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TIME LIMITS FOR DEGREES


The minimum and maximum lengths of time required to complete a degree, determined by a student's full-time or part-time status, and the number of credits required for the degree are as follows:

Degree

Total Credits

Status

Min.

Years Avg.

Max.

M.A., M.S., M.A.T.

30

Full Time

1

2

3

Part Time

1

3

5

M.F.A.

39

Full Time

2

2.5

5

Part Time

2

4

6

M.A.T.

42

Full Time

2

2.5

5

Part Time

2

4

6

M.P.A.

42

Full Time

1.5

2.5

5

Part Time

2

4

6

Ph.D.

60

Full Time

4

4.5

7

Part Time

6

6.5

9

The above time limits are example time limits and can change accordingly to degree programs' adjustments. For example, if a degree were to reduce its requirements for credits, its time limit would decrease, as well. These are general guidelines that apply in equal proportion to all graduate degrees offered at the Graduate School-Camden. For degrees not mentioned here, please contact the Graduate School administration.

These time limits can be waived with permission of the graduate director and the Graduate Dean.