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					| Rensselaer Catalog 2009-2010 [Archived Catalog] 
 
 Physics M.S.  |  
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				Completion of the M.S. requires 30 credits of graduate work, including a minimum of 21 credits in course work. Course work should meet the needs of the individual student, but must include PHYS 6510 and two of the following four courses: PHYS 6210, PHYS 6410, PHYS 6520 and PHYS 6590. The master’s degree also requires some credits of research, which may culminate in a formally presented thesis (six to nine credits) or a research project (three credits). Some teaching experience is required for the degree. |  
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