After performing satisfactorily for a minimum of one semester, the student completes the Plan of Study for the Master’s Degree (M1) form (or the Plan of Study for the Dual Master’s Degree (DM1) form if the student is enrolled in a dual master’s degree program) with the advisor’s assistance. The form is forwarded through the program’s director of graduate studies to the Graduate School for approval.
The plan of study form must be filed with the Graduate School by the end of the student’s second semester of enrollment. Upon approval of the program by the Graduate School, the student is a candidate for the degree.
Note: If a student is simultaneously enrolled in more than one graduate credential (e.g. master’s, specialist, doctorate, dual degrees, certificate, and/or minor) at MU, they may use a single course for a maximum of two formal credentials and can only use the same course for a third credential if the third credential is a certificate or minor.
Changes to the plan of study
Changes to the plan of study should be submitted on the Plan of Study Course Substitution form.