Course Load

Students should consider a graduation timeline when planning their study load. A minimum of sixty credits is required for an associate degree. To complete that in two years, excluding summers, requires at least fifteen credits per semester. Certificates have variable credit requirements

Many degrees require more than the minimum number of credits. Students should be certain of the number needed for their degree when planning their class schedules and timelines.

Foundational classes do not count toward a student's degree program and could increase the number of hours to complete the program. When planning course load, students should also keep in mind non-school demands on their time, such as employment and/or family responsibilities.