Students are required to accumulate points in addition to Residence Units as described in GSAS Academic Policies—Registration in section VI.A.1.. Each program sets its own requirements for points and courses taken. Students in the eight Liberal Studies M.A. programs are required to accumulate 36 points of credit (30 points for Human Rights). Free-standing M.A. programs usually require a minimum of 30 points. For a full listing of departmental degree requirements, see Degree and Academic Requirements of Individual Programs in section X.