A total of 36 hours will be required for completion of the program, with at least 27 completed at The Graduate School - College of Charleston. Courses must be selected from the following four categories:

• Fundamental Education Curriculum (9 semester hours) Category A
• Fundamental Science and Mathematics Curriculum (at least 14 semester hours - a student must take at least one mathematics course and at least two science courses in this category) Category B1
• Integrated Science Courses (6 semester hours) Category B2
• Capstone Experience (at least 6 semester hours) Category C

* Note: Capstone presentations are required for students admitted after February 13, 2002.