• Student must study the required curriculum and pass examinations with a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.0
• Student must gain the overall minimum credits no less than 36 credits of the total program credits.
• Under plan A.  (Thesis option), students must submit a thesis and pass the oral examination conducted by a committee appointed by the University.
• Under Plan B. (Non-thesis option), students must pass a written comprehensive examination comprising  mainly the core courses.