{"id":665,"date":"2023-01-16T15:36:39","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T20:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/?page_id=665"},"modified":"2026-05-22T08:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:37:06","slug":"program-requirements-master","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/program-requirements-master\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Requirements &#038; Guidelines for Master&#8217;s Degree"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        Program Requirements &#038; Guidelines for Master&#8217;s Degree\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"w-full max-w-xl mx-auto overflow-hidden bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg cu-stackedlist cu-component not-contained not-prose\">\n    <h2 class=\"px-6 py-4 text-base font-semibold border-b rounded-t-lg md:text-xl bg-gray-50 text-cu-black-800\">\n        Table of Contents\n    <\/h2>\n    <div class=\"grid cu-scrollto cu-stackedlist--toc cu-stackedlist--1 md:grid-cols-1\">\n            <div class=\"space-y-1\">\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        1.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#program-requirements\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Program Requirements\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-4 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        2.\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#program-timelines\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Program Timelines\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                        <div class=\"space-y-1\">\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-10 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        2.1\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#thesis\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Thesis\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-10 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        2.2\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#project\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Project\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    \n            <div class=\"pl-10 text-cu-red-700\">\n                <div class=\"flex gap-2 pb-3 text-base md:text-lg\">\n                    <span class=\"font-light text-cu-black-700\">\n                        2.3\n                    <\/span>\n\n                    <a href=\"#coursework\" class=\"font-medium hover:underline\">\n                        Coursework\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"program-requirements\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Program requirements for each degree can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.carleton.ca\/grad\/gradprograms\/dsa\/#text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Graduate Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must also maintain good <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.carleton.ca\/grad\/gradregulations\/#academicstanding\">Academic Standing<\/a> and follow the rest of the <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.carleton.ca\/grad\/gradregulations\/\">General Graduate Regulations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/calendar.carleton.ca\/grad\/gradprograms\/dsa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Program Requirements \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"program-timelines\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Timelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jump to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Thesis\">Thesis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Project\">Project<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Coursework\">Coursework<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"thesis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thesis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a general guideline only. You should always consult with your supervisor(s) regarding your timeline and course selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1803\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/Thesis-pathway-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/Thesis-pathway-2.png 1803w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/Thesis-pathway-2-160x90.png 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/Thesis-pathway-2-240x135.png 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/Thesis-pathway-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/Thesis-pathway-2-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/Thesis-pathway-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/Thesis-pathway-2-360x202.png 360w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/Thesis-pathway-2-200x112.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1803px) 100vw, 1803px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/Thesis-pathway-2.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Printer-Friendly Version<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"additional-notes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Notes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must consult with your supervisor(s) regarding course selection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">You are strongly encouraged to complete DATA 5000 and 5001 in the your first year of study.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must complete your coursework before you register for your thesis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you first register for your thesis, you will receive an error and must provide a registration override request. Your supervisor must send an approval email to the Graduate Administrator team to approve the registration override request.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Once the thesis is started, you must maintain continuous registration until completion. This includes registering in the summer term.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"forms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to schedule a defence, your supervisor must complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/scheduling-a-masters-thesis-defence\/\">Scheduling a Master\u2019s Thesis Defence<\/a> form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to enroll in a course that is not on the approved DSAAI Approved Electives list, then you will need to complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/permission-for-credit\/\">Permission for Credit<\/a> form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"project\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a general guideline only. You should always consult with your supervisor(s) regarding your timeline and course selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1231\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/DSAAI-project-e1742578826296.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/DSAAI-project-e1742578826296.png 1231w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/DSAAI-project-e1742578826296-160x90.png 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/DSAAI-project-e1742578826296-240x135.png 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/DSAAI-project-e1742578826296-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/DSAAI-project-e1742578826296-400x226.png 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/DSAAI-project-e1742578826296-360x203.png 360w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/DSAAI-project-e1742578826296-200x113.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1231px) 100vw, 1231px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/DSAAI-project.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Printer-Friendly Version<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"additional-notes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Notes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must consult with your supervisor(s) regarding course selection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">You are strongly encouraged to complete DATA 5000 and 5001 in the your first year of study.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must complete your coursework before you register for your project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you first register for your project, you will receive an error and must provide a registration override request. Your supervisor must send an approval email to the Graduate Administrator team to approve the registration override request<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Once the project is started, you must maintain continuous registration until completion. This includes registering in the summer term.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"forms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to enroll in a course that is not on the approved DSAAI Approved Electives list, then you will need to complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/permission-for-credit\/\">Permission for Credit<\/a> form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"coursework\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coursework<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/Coursework-Option.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/Coursework-Option.png 1200w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/Coursework-Option-160x90.png 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/Coursework-Option-240x135.png 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/Coursework-Option-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/Coursework-Option-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/Coursework-Option-360x203.png 360w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/Coursework-Option-200x113.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/253\/Coursework-Option.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Printer-Friendly Version<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"additional-notes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Notes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can email the DSAAI Graduate Advisors at <a href=\"mailto:DSAAI@carleton.ca\">DSAAI@carleton.ca<\/a> for assistance with course selection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"forms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to enroll in a course that is not on the approved DSAAI Approved Electives list, then you will need to complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/dsaai\/permission-for-credit\/\">Permission for Credit<\/a> form.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Requirements Program requirements for each degree can be found on the Graduate Calendar. 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