Graduate Academic Standards

The following standards are to be applied for all current academic offerings and in the review and approval process for new academic offerings:

1. Program of study is congruent with the College Mission.
2. Credit requirements for degree:
   1. All master’s level degrees will require completion of a minimum of 34 semester hour credits.
   2. All doctoral degrees will require completion of a minimum of 80 semester hour credits beyond the bachelor’s degree.
3. Credit requirements for certificates:
   1. All graduate certificates will require a minimum of 9 semester hour credits.
4. All graduate degree programs must meet the established College graduate Core requirements.