GH Section 6: Degree Credits
Degree Credits
Credit Hours Required
The number of credit hours required for a master’s degree varies by program area but is a minimum 30 credits. No more than one-half of a master’s student’s coursework may be taken at the 50000-level. A master’s student must complete all work toward the degree within six calendar years from their most recent program admission. Entering doctoral students must have earned a master’s degree and must complete a minimum of 90 semester hours beyond the baccalaureate degree or 60 hours beyond the master’s degree. All work for the doctoral degree must be completed within ten years. Education Specialist degrees (Ed.S.) require a minimum of 30 credits beyond the master’s level and must be completed within five years from their most recent program admission. Refer to the university for more information. If a degree program course is waived, the hours must be earned through the completion of an approved substituted course.
Workshop Hours
A maximum of four (4) semester credit hours earned in graduate workshops may be applied to some graduate degree programs. All workshops are graded “S/U.” Some programs may be more restrictive in their acceptance of workshop hours. Students are advised to consult with their advisors regarding application of workshop credit toward degree requirements.