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A) PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Students enrolled in the graduate program are required to choose a thesis-based option or a course-based option. Both MA degree options require the demonstration of a reasonable mastery of a concentrated field of study, as attested by achieving a satisfactory standing in the minimum number of graduate courses required by the respective Faculty, and a thesis based upon the research or the successful completion of the courses depending on the program option chosen.<\/p>\n

Graduate students will register in the interdisciplinary MA program in Island Studies, under the Dean of Arts. Each student\u2019s program of study will be designed in consultation with the Program Administrator and student\u2019s Supervisor (for the thesis option) or Student Coordinator (for the course-based option).<\/p>\n

There will be considerable interaction and co-operation among the departments to provide courses and research facilities to meet the needs of individual students and their research.<\/p>\n

In addition to the \u201cGeneral Regulations for Graduate Programs,\u201d described above, the following regulations apply specifically to the Master\u2019s degree:<\/p>\n

Residency Requirements <\/strong><\/p>\n

Normally, at least two semesters of full-time study in residence at the University must be devoted to the thesis-based Master\u2019s program if the student is admitted as a regular student. Upon completion of the residency requirement, the student is then eligible to become a candidate for the MA degree. Normally, the thesis must be formally submitted or the program be otherwise complete within 48 months of the completion of the residency requirement. Departure from these normal requirements requires approval from the Graduate Studies Committee.<\/p>\n

For the course-based Master\u2019s program, students would be expected to study at the University for two summer sessions, one at the beginning of the program and the second at the end of the second year of the program.<\/p>\n

Program Transfer Options<\/strong><\/p>\n

Students initially registered in either the thesis or course-based program options may transfer between programs. Those initially in the thesis option would be required to complete all of the requirements of the course-based program, including the two experiential courses, IST 6200 Communications Management and Island Issues and the three focus area required courses. Those students initially in the course-based program may apply to transfer to the thesis-based option after completing four Island Studies courses including IST 6010 and IST 6040. All other Island Studies courses are transferable except for the two practical experience courses (IST 6210 and IST 6220). An application consisting of a thesis proposal, a transcript of grades and written agreement from a proposed supervisor must be submitted to the program Admissions Committee for approval.<\/p>\n

THESIS-BASED OPTION<\/strong>\n<\/strong>B) COURSES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prescribed Studies <\/strong><\/p>\n

The proportion of weight attached to the research and thesis may vary, even within a department. Accordingly, the number of courses and\/or general examinations may correspondingly vary. In no case, however, will the minimum requirements be less than those outlined in the following two paragraphs. For graduate credit, the courses selected must be acceptable to the Department and the Graduate Studies Committee. The candidate must maintain an average grade of at least a \u201cB\u201d standing (see Grades in General Regulations section) in the substantive courses outlined below in order to maintain registration in the program.<\/p>\n

In the Faculty of Arts, students are required to take a minimum of three courses at the graduate level totalling a minimum of 9 credit hours. Students may take only two Directed Studies courses for credit. Students lacking an Honours degree or background in one or more areas may, at the discretion of the Supervisory Committee, be required to take the appropriate undergraduate level course(s).<\/p>\n

For the MA in Island Studies, six courses in addition to the thesis are required owing to the interdisciplinary nature of the program.<\/p>\n\n