MISCELLANEOUS ISSUES
1. Is there a time limit on the completion of the graduate program?
There is no official time limit. However, it is highly recommended that students should complete the PhD program with 6 years, the master and graduate certificate program within three years.
However, the university has 7 year rule for all master and doctoral programs, which requires graduate students have seven years from the date of admission to complete their degree (prerequisite, articulation, and foundation courses are exempt). In addition, no course older than seven years at the time of graduation may be used in the Plan of Study.
2. What is the credit transfer policy?
The program follows the university policy to credit transfer. For a full description of the rules that govern transfer credits, please see the appropriate Transfer of Credit policy in the current Graduate Catalog. The university will not allow students to transfer course work from professional societies, independent agencies, employers or companies unless they are American Council on Education (ACE) certified.