Master of Science (M.S.) EPP - Project Option

• EPP 503 Project/Practicum, 1-4 credit hours (course description)
• EPP 570 – Colloquium, 1 credit hour (course description)
• EPP 640 – Graduate Seminar, 1 credit hour. Students are expected to attend seminar each academic semester of their MS program, regardless of whether they are registered for EPP 640 credit. Online options are available. (course description)
• A minimum of 15 credit hours from EPP courses at the 500 level or above (excluding EPP 500, EPP 502, EPP 503, EPP 570, EPP 640, and EPP 675). (course description)
• A minimum of one course (3 credit hours) from EPP 425, EPP 508, EPP 523, EPP 530, EPP 552, and EPP 561.
• 9 to 12 credit hours of Program Electives that will be selected by the student in consultation with their major advisor and graduate advisory committee. Courses selected will complement the student’s program (coursework disciplines).
• Courses in quantitative analysis of biological data are highly recommended, but not required. (recommended courses)

A minor is not required but may be selected at the option of the student. A minor includes 6 (minimum) to 12 (maximum) credit hours of graduate-level credit in the minor department.

• The student and the major advisor will select a minimum of two additional faculty members from the University of Tennessee, who hold the rank of assistant professor or above, to serve on the student’s project advisory committee. The responsibility of this committee is to assist the student in planning a program of study and carrying out research and to assure fulfillment of the degree requirements.
• Research Ethics training is required, which may be achieved through (CITI RCR) training, as evidenced by presenting a valid CITI RCR certificate to the EPP Director of Graduate Studies or their designee.
• Environmental Health and Safety training are required. Evidence (certificates or test scores) of this training must be provided to the EPP Director of Graduate Studies or their designee.
• Computer Security Awareness training is required. Evidence (certificates or test scores) of this training must be provided to the EPP Director of Graduate Studies or their designee.
• Title IX Mandatory Reporter training is required. Evidence (certificates or test scores) of this training must be provided to the EPP Director of Graduate Studies or their designee.
• Students are expected to prepare a detailed written proposal prior to the initiation of the project/ practicum.
• A final report summarizing the results of the project/practicum is required.
• Final oral examination covering the project and coursework are required by the Graduate School and must be passed to the satisfaction of the project advisory committee after the project has been completed.
• An oral departmental seminar presentation on the results of the project/ practicum is required.