M.S. Benchmarks-Forms Overview

Please see Information about Program of Study-Related Form Changes to learn how to access and submit the forms listed below.

Stage 1: Coursework

NOTE: While "coursework" is the first step in the degree program, completing and submitting Stage 1 Forms should actually be done when you are close to completing your coursework.

• Forms (Plan of Study form (Part 1 and Part 2))

Stage 2: Advisory Committee Formation

• Forms (Appointment of Advisory Committee form and, if necessary, Change of Advisory Committee form)

Stage 3: Thesis Proposal
(in tandem with IRB Approval, see Information on CITI Training, Information on IRB Approval, and https://www.unlv.edu/research/ORI-HSR)

• Form (Masters’ Prospectus Approval form (with proposal abstract attached))
• See also Academic Preparation for Defenses

Stage 4: Thesis

• Form (Culminating Experience Results form)
• See also Academic Preparation for Defenses
• See also Administrative Preparation for the Thesis Defense

General

• Current Students
• Graduate Study Timeline

Guidelines for Preparing and Approving Theses (including deadlines)

• Approval Forms
• Format and Submission Guidelines

Graduation Timeline (including deadlines)

• Completing Your Academic Program