THESIS OPTION

If you chose the Thesis Option:

• You must have a GPA of at least 3.3.
• You will need to find a CECS Faculty member who is willing to serve as your thesis advisor.
• You must take at least 6 units from CECS 697/CECS 698 (min. of 3 units of CECS 698).
• You will need to Advance to Candidacy before you enroll in CECS 697/698.
• You will need to have your written thesis proposal approved by the Graduate Curriculum Committee.
• You will need to give an Oral Defense with your three member Thesis Committee.
• You will need to format your thesis according to the University Library guidelines.
• You will need to complete your thesis following the University Library deadlines.

NOTE: A Thesis typically takes longer than the Comp Exams to complete.