How long does it usually take to complete the MA degree?
The MA degree requires 33 credit hours. GPIS seminars are each three credits, so the MA requires eleven seminars. The normal full time load is three seminars per semester, so full-time MA students typically take four semesters to complete the MA degree. The usual part-time load is two seminars per semester, so pursuing the MA part-time will require six semesters. The time needed to complete the degree might also be influenced by whether the student chooses to write a thesis or take the MA comprehensive examination. Successful fulfillment of either of these requirements is needed to obtain the MA degree.
