During Stage I, students are expected to register for 12 units each semester, and must be registered for the
semester of any examination. They may enroll for lecture courses or seminars; language courses; AHMA
299 units (supervised independent study in a particular subject; study for the Qualifying Paper or MA
Thesis; and study for language requirements); 300-level units (in conjunction with GSI appointments); and
Individual Study for Master’s Students (CLAS 601), as appropriate. Credit for 299 courses is not applicable
to the course work requirement for Stage I.