Flexible, Full- or Part-Time Studies

Twelve course units (a class is valued at .5, 1 or 2 course units) are needed to earn the MSOD degree. Either six or eight course units are needed to earn the MPhil degree. Full-time students must take at least 3 courses in fall and spring; summers are optional.

Because a part-time participant's professional and personal obligations vary, there is no required time to complete the MSOD degree but part-time students enrolling in 1 or 2 courses at a time and complete their degree in four years. Most MPhil students complete in two years. There are students from both degree programs who skip a semester or more and return to study when their schedules permit. A student who does not take at least 1 course in a year (3 consecutive semesters) must, in the fourth semester, take a course or pay a Master’s Continuation fee to remain active in the program.

Offered After Work

Courses are held Monday through Saturday. Some courses meet once per week for 2 - 4 hours. Weekday classes begin at 4:30 pm, 6:00 pm, and 6:30 pm. Saturday classes begin at 8:30 or 9:00 am or at 1:00 pm and may be held for half (3 – 3.5 hours) or a full day (7 – 8 hours).