If you plan to complete the SUS program in two years, you must take the required courses in the sequence indicated below. If you plan to be a part-time student, it is important to note that certain courses are only offered in certain semesters, so you will
want to plan your program accordingly.
Both full-time and part-time students are expected to complete the SUS 601 (fall) SUS 602 (spring) sequence in the first year of admission to the program.
Keep in mind that your electives may include an independent study, fieldwork/internship work, and/or two 400-level courses (if appropriate), as well as courses from across the university. You may substitute 3-unit elective blocks with a combination of one and two unit classes.
To complete the program in two years, it is recommended that your coursework be directly related to your thesis project.
Fall I
- SUS 601
3-unit core class, required in the Fall semester of your first year - ELECTIVE XXX
3-unit elective, chosen in consultation with advisor - ELECTIVE XXX
3-unit elective, chosen in consultation with advisor
Spring I
- SUS 602
3-unit core class, required in the Spring semester of your first year - ELECTIVE XXX
3-unit elective, chosen in consultation with advisor - ELECTIVE XXX
3-unit elective, chosen in consultation with advisor
Summer
- SUS 588
Prospectus Development course, 1-unit, offered May term only. This course will help you to shape your thesis project & develop a thesis committee. - The Summer Institute
Special seminars offered for 1-3 units of credit
Summer courses can help you move through the program more quickly and/or they can give you more time to devote to your thesis work in the second year of your studies.
Fall II
- ELECTIVE XXX
3-unit elective, chosen in consultation with advisor - ELECTIVE XXX
3-unit elective, chosen in consultation with advisor - ELECTIVE XXX
3-unit elective, chosen in consultation with advisor
Spring II
- SUS 695
3-unit capstone class, required for graduation - SUS 699
6-units thesis hours, required for graduation
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