Curriculum Overview

Thesis Option - Plan A

Required Courses - 12 units

  • ChE 200  - 3 Units
  • ChE 211 - 3 Units
  • ChE 218 - 3 Units
  • ChE 219 - 3 Units

Electives

Thesis

  • ChE 280/280I - 2 Units 
  • ChE 281 - 3 Units
  • ChE 299 (or 299I)  - 1 Unit

Total 30 Units

Project Option - Plan B

Required Courses - 12 units

  • ChE 200 - 3 Units
  • ChE 211 - 3 Units
  • ChE 218 - 3 Units
  • ChE 219 - 3 Units

Electives

Project

  • ChE 280/280I - 2 Units 
  • ChE 281 - 3 Units
  • ChE 298 (or 298I)  - 2 Units

Total: 30 Units

Other Requirements

  • Satisfy the CSU Graduate Writing Requirement 
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a C or better on all courses that count towards the MS degree (are listed on the Candidacy form [pdf])
  • Pass MS Thesis or Project Defense
  • Students without a BS ChE must take or show equivalencies for:
    2 Semesters of General Chemistry; 1 Semester of Organic Chemistry; 2 Semesters of Physics; 3 Semesters of Calculus; 1 Semester of Differential Equations; and ChE 115, 151, 158, 160A, 160B and 190. This assumes a closely related science or engineering BS degree.
  • Students who are admitted in conditional standing must satisfy the conditions (such as transition courses or required GPA) and submit a .