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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog Creative Technologies

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M.S. in Creative Technologies.

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Creative Technologies Program

Degree Offered: M.S.

This 33-hour degree requires: 

  • 12 hour core: CTK 450, CTK 451 , CTK  460, CTK 481 (either CTK 481.55 or CTK 481.66)
  • 15 hours: Electives from CTK 402, CTK 403, CTK 404, CTK 420, CTK 430, CTK 477, CTK 440, CTK 445, CTK 490, CTK 498, or CTK 481 (multiple enrollments allowed). Courses from outside of CTK, directed projects, and internships are allowed in consultation with the program advisor.
  • 2 options for exit project: Capstone or Thesis

Capstone Option

  • 6 hours: Capstone (new course)
    • CTK 421 Capstone in Creative Technologies I
    • CTK 422 Capstone in Creative Technologies II

OR

​Thesis Option

  • 6 hours: CTK 499 Master's Thesis
  • *Thesis option must be selected by the end of the first semester

Graduate students are required to participate in a public graduate portfolio review every semester they are enrolled.

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