Do all PhD programs let you master out

[liastra]

I asked my program coordinator what the policy for mastering out is and he said that it isn't possible since there's no master's program. Is this really true? I thought they could "create" a masters? 

[username1824]

Some programs will offer a master's even if they don't have a master's program, but not all of them will.

[aba1984]

Good thing for anonymity on these forums. That question would send chills down every department chair's spine but yeah, what 1824 said...

[aberrant]

I believe that interdisciplinary programs that consist of faculties and research from multiple departments may not offer master's degree in that interdisciplinary field. In my school, my program doesn't offer a MS degree, although you can choose to drop out from this program and get a MS degree from the department of your advisor (ps. you'll still need to fulfill and complete the MS requirement for that particular department, which could be different that the original program).

[knightrunner]

I could imagine every department giving evil stares at this question even though it is a totally legitimate innocent question.  Not ever program will let you master out.  Some websites will tell you there department policy, but you might want to do a little bit of reading on which ever school you plan to be in.