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Time Commitment

All of your course activities, assignments, and exams must be completed by your course ending date.

The typical length of our courses is 12 to 15 weeks:

How much time should I spend per week on my course(s)?
World Campus courses are designed with your busy schedule in mind, providing the flexibility you need to study at the time most convenient to you. Many of our students have found success spending 2 to 4 hours per credit per week on their courses; using a 3-credit undergraduate course as an example, this means studying 6 to 12 hours per week. Upper-level undergraduate courses and graduate-level courses will likely require more time per week.

How long will it take me to finish my program?
Unfortunately, this is not an easy question to answer. There are many factors (e.g., transfer credits, course load per semester) that influence program completion time. Some students are able to complete 12 credits every year—others more than 20 credits. You should work at a manageable pace that best fits your schedule and your life circumstances.



 

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