Curriculum

The program curriculum is designed for either full-time enrollment (9 hours per fall/spring semester; 6 hours per summer semester) or flexible enrollment (minimum of 3 hours per semester). A minimum of 36 hours of required and elective courses must be completed. An additional 12 credit hours are required for dissertation research. A total of 48 hours earned is required for graduation.
 
In total, degree requirements include completion of a combination of required courses, electives, research activities, and program milestones (including dissertation).