How many credit hours are required for your degree?

Most bachelor's degrees require 120 credits; most master's degrees require 36 credits. Check your program for specific requirements.

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We offer multiple ways to get you the most credit for what you already know.

Are there any other considerations that may affect how many credits you take?

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Paths to Graduation

See how your courseload at University of Maryland Global Campus affects how long it will take you to complete your degree.

UMGC has created sample schedules to pace your academic progress. These vary based on your chosen academic program and personal situation.

Note that the charts below are sample schedules only, and you are not "locked into" any schedule.

Undergraduate Degrees

Graduation in 4 years

A chart indicating 12 credits each fall in two six-credit sessions, 12 credits each spring in two six-credit sessions, and six credits each summer in one six-credit session

Graduation in 6 years

A chart indicating nine credits each fall, nine credits each spring, and three credits each summer.

Graduation in 8 years

A chart indicating six credits each fall, six credits each spring, and three credits each summer.

Graduate Degrees

Programs that Do Not require DCL, CBR, or PRO 600*

Graduation in 2 years

A chart indicating six credits each fall, six credits each spring, and six credits each summer

Graduation in 4 years

A chart indicating three credits each fall, three credits each spring, and three credits each summer

Four-Term Graduate Degrees

(Programs that Require DCL, CBR, or PRO 600)

Graduation in 18 Months

For Four-term graduate degrees, if you take six credits in each of the four terms over a calendar year, you will graduate in 18 months.

* The Master of Science in Healthcare Administration is a 42-credit program and will take longer to complete.

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Paths to Graduation

See how your courseload at University of Maryland Global Campus affects how long it will take you to complete your degree.

Undergraduate Degrees

Graduation in 4 years

Graduation in 6 years

Graduation in 8 years

Graduate Degrees

Graduation in 2 years

Graduation in 4 years

Four-Term Graduate Degrees

Graduation in 18 Months

Things to Consider

How many credit hours are required for your degree?

Do you have any previous college credits or prior learning experience?

Are there any other considerations that may affect how many credits you take?

Will there be times you might need to cut back or be able to pick up more credit hours?

Are there any credit-hour limitations with your employer tuition assistance program?

Are you able to take classes in the summer?

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