Courses - NMU Graduate Bulletin

GD 593 Continuous Enrollment Credit 1 cr.

Enrollment credit required when a graduate student has completed all of the credits necessary for the degree, but is still in the process of completing the research, file paper(s) or thesis portion of the degree requirements and will require access to the library and computing resources. This credit allows the student to stay active, maintain library access, e-mail and computer use throughout the university. Students who do not register for this credit will not have such access. Students must be enrolled in GD 593 or another graduate credit during the semester of graduation.

GD 599 Thesis Completion 0 cr.

• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Final approval of the thesis for a master's degree

Students are automatically enrolled in GD 599 upon Graduate Education Office approval of their thesis as the final requirement for a master's degree.

GD 693 Education Specialist Continuous Enrollment Credit 1 cr.

Enrollment credit required of students admitted to the Education Specialist program who have completed all of the credits necessary for the degree, but are still in the process of completing the research, file paper(s) or thesis portion of their degree requirements and will require access to the library and computing resources. This credit allows the student to stay active, maintain library access, e-mail and computer use throughout the university. Students who do not register for this credit will not have such access. Students must be enrolled in GD 693 or another graduate credit during the semester of graduation.

GD 699 Thesis Completion 0 cr.

• Prerequisites: Final approval of the thesis for a Master of Fine Arts or Education Specialist Degree

Students are automatically enrolled in GD 699 upon Graduate Education Office approval of their thesis as the final requirement for a Master of Fine Arts or Education Specialist Degree.

GD 989 Professional Development Special Topics Course 0-4 cr.

• Prerequisites: Completion of a baccalaureate degree

Taught on demand when an organizational entity has identified a need for a professional development experience that is not currently offered by the university. Examples of potential needs include an area of study in which no graduate programs exist (e.g., history), a research experience in an established discipline (e.g., field research in education) and the provision of professional development credit for populations currently not served (e.g., Department of Natural Resources employees).