Course Load

A student with a strong academic record who is devoting full-time to graduate study and carrying no outside employment may register in the School not to exceed twelve credits per semester. A student engaged in part-time work should limit registration in proportion to the amount of outside work. A student employed full-time will normally not register in excess of six credits. Students who wish to carry more than nine credits per semester must obtain permission from their advisor. Graduate Assistants are required to register for six to nine credits each semester. The University considers a program of eight graduate credits per semester to be full-time study.

Although it is possible for a student to complete the Program in one calendar year, it is not recommended as students will soon realize the heavy commitment to study and course work which must be accomplished at the graduate level. Students should be cautioned to enroll for no more than 9 graduate hours per semester, which allows completion of the School in 4 semesters by full-time students.