University of Delaware Graduate Catalog 1996-1997 College of Arts and Science Department of Geography Requirements for the Master's Degree Students in either master's program complete (with a B average or better) a total of 24 course credits as well as a thesis (6 credits). In general, students in the human geography area will work toward the Master of Arts degree, while climatology students will pursue the Master of Science. Course work programs are tailored to the student's research interest, and each student's work is periodically reviewed. There is no special examination or language requirement. It is the responsibility of the student in consultation with the thesis adviser to complete the thesis and to obtain acceptance by the thesis committee. A public presentation of the thesis to the department also is required.