Candidates must have studied in the Graduate School for at least four semesters in residence obtaining at least 24 credits with an overall average of 3.0 or better and a thesis. Students must pass the Thesis submission Qualification Exam in foreign language and in the subject of their major courses to attain the qualification to submit their thesis. Thesis for the degree must be submitted by the designated date in November for February graduation and May for August graduation. A Committee composed of three professors will evaluate the thesis and conduct the oral examination. The thesis will be considered satisfactory if it is approved by two-thirds of the Committee.