Quarter to Semester Credit Conversion
Michigan Tech changed their academic calendar from quarters to semesters in the Fall of 2000. Students who completed course work under the quarter calendar may use the table below to assist them in converting quarter credits to semester credits.
Quarter to Semester Conversion Master's Program Requirements* | Master of Science | Master of Engineering | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thesis Option | Report Option | Course Work Only Option | ||
| Course Work and Thesis | Course Work and Report | Course Work | Course Work and Practicum | |
| Q/S | Q/S | Q/S | Q/S | |
| Minimum course work credits (total) | 30/20 | 36/24 | 45/30 | 39/26 |
| Minimum graduate credits (5000-level) | 18/12 | 18/12 | 27/18 | 18/12 |
| Maximum undergraduate credits (4000-level) | 18/12 | 18/12 | 18/12 | 21/14 |
| Practicum credits | — | — | — | 3–6/2–4 |
| Research credits† | 9–15/6–10 | 3–9/2–6 | — | — |
| Minimum total credits | 45/30 | 45/30 | 45/30 | 45/30 |
*Semester credits apply to degrees completed after August 28, 2000.
†Research credits may also be used as continuous enrollment credits for those who leave before completing their degrees.
As always, programs can have special, more-stringent requirements, so check with the Director of your Graduate Program before completing your Degree schedule. Programs may require more credits, may limit your out-of-department credits, may require specific courses, and so on.
