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
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Total Credits
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Status
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Min.
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Years Avg.
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Max.
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D.P.T.
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110
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Full Time
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3
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3
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4
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M.A., M.S.
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30
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Full Time
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1
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2
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3
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Part Time
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1
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3
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5
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M.F.A.
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42
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Full Time
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2
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2.5
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5
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Part Time
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2
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4
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6
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M.P.A.
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42
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Full Time
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1.5
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2.5
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5
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Part Time
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2
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4
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6
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Ph.D.
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60
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Full Time
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4
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4.5
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7
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Part Time
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6
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6.5
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7
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These time limits can be waived with permission of the graduate director and the dean of the graduate school.
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