How long will it take to complete the MPA program?
Students who finish two three-credit hour courses in each of the Fall and Spring semesters and the Summer sessions conclude their coursework in two years and one semester/session. If a student completes one three-credit hour course in each of Fall and Spring Semesters, and takes no courses during the Summer sessions, he or she will fulfill the MPA degree requirements in six years plus one semester/session. Since the latter time period exceeds the University’s six year time limit, the student should enroll in one spring/summer course or request an extension. Please consult Graduate Catalog under “Time Limit for Completion of a Degree”) and the University Policies section of FAQs for a discussion of the six year time limit.
