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- | Mr. Alex Simons would like to tell you about how to get a degree which demonstrates your mastery and your status as a master, a **master's** degree, if you wish. | + | ====Getting your Master's Degree==== |
+ | If you are in the PhD program, you will automatically fulfill all requirements for a Master's degree in the course of your PhD work! This page exists to tell you how to actually get this degree once you've fulfilled all requirements. | ||
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+ | ===Requirements for your Master's Degree=== | ||
+ | Updated requirements can be found at [[https://www.math.ucdavis.edu/grad/gpc/degree_req/math-ma-masters-plan-ii-comprehensive-exam | this]] math department webpage. Note that most students finish all requirements by the end of their second year in the PhD program. | ||
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+ | ===Why get your Master's Degree? === | ||
+ | Here are a few reasons to go through the work to get your degree: | ||
+ | * You've earned it! | ||
+ | * Some summer jobs/internships pay you more money if you have a graduate degree | ||
+ | * If you're considering leaving the program, make sure you leave with a degree and not empty-handed | ||
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+ | ===How to File the Paperwork=== | ||
+ | You can find all information about the filing process in | ||
{{ :how_to_get_your_masters_degree_through_gradsphere.pdf | this pdf}} | {{ :how_to_get_your_masters_degree_through_gradsphere.pdf | this pdf}} | ||
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+ | Cheers! Enjoy your graduate degree!! |