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Maximum "graduate" courses can be taken for a term? - lylx1981 - 01-29-2022
I also saw for an undergraduate program, at most 16 credits can be taken at any one time, i.e. one semester.
How about for graduate program? I did not see such information posted in the graduate policy.
Does anyone have prior experience?
Thanks!!!
RE: Maximum "graduate" courses can be taken for a term? - carrythenothing - 01-29-2022
https://tesu.smartcatalogiq.com/Current/Graduate-Catalog/Admissions-Registration-and-Student-Services/Registration
Quote:A recommended course load is 6 credits per term, allowing the degree to be completed in 18 months or less. Students wishing to take additional courses within a term are encouraged to reach out to their dean.
For the graduate programs, 6 credits of online courses is considered full-time: https://www.tesu.edu/about/registrar/enrollment-verification
RE: Maximum "graduate" courses can be taken for a term? - lylx1981 - 01-29-2022
(01-29-2022, 04:35 PM)carrythenothing Wrote: https://tesu.smartcatalogiq.com/Current/Graduate-Catalog/Admissions-Registration-and-Student-Services/Registration
Quote:A recommended course load is 6 credits per term, allowing the degree to be completed in 18 months or less. Students wishing to take additional courses within a term are encouraged to reach out to their dean.
For the graduate programs, 6 credits of online courses is considered full-time: https://www.tesu.edu/about/registrar/enrollment-verification
Thanks, but my questioni is: what is the "maximum" graduate credits I can have for one semester.
RE: Maximum "graduate" courses can be taken for a term? - ss20ts - 01-29-2022
(01-29-2022, 05:23 PM)lylx1981 Wrote:(01-29-2022, 04:35 PM)carrythenothing Wrote: https://tesu.smartcatalogiq.com/Current/Graduate-Catalog/Admissions-Registration-and-Student-Services/Registration
Quote:A recommended course load is 6 credits per term, allowing the degree to be completed in 18 months or less. Students wishing to take additional courses within a term are encouraged to reach out to their dean.
For the graduate programs, 6 credits of online courses is considered full-time: https://www.tesu.edu/about/registrar/enrollment-verification
Thanks, but my questioni is: what is the "maximum" graduate credits I can have for one semester.
Says right there that students who want more than 6 credits need to contact their dean. Without approval, you can only take 6 grad credits per term. 6 is full time for a grad student. Most schools only allow 6 credits and 9 if you're not working. Some schools require approval for 9 credits which is what TESU is saying above.
RE: Maximum "graduate" courses can be taken for a term? - Ideas - 01-29-2022
Yes, sometimes they will consider things like... have you successfully taken 9 credits before.
RE: Maximum "graduate" courses can be taken for a term? - dfrecore - 01-29-2022
(01-29-2022, 06:02 PM)ss20ts Wrote:(01-29-2022, 05:23 PM)lylx1981 Wrote:(01-29-2022, 04:35 PM)carrythenothing Wrote: https://tesu.smartcatalogiq.com/Current/Graduate-Catalog/Admissions-Registration-and-Student-Services/Registration
Quote:A recommended course load is 6 credits per term, allowing the degree to be completed in 18 months or less. Students wishing to take additional courses within a term are encouraged to reach out to their dean.
For the graduate programs, 6 credits of online courses is considered full-time: https://www.tesu.edu/about/registrar/enrollment-verification
Thanks, but my questioni is: what is the "maximum" graduate credits I can have for one semester.
Says right there that students who want more than 6 credits need to contact their dean. Without approval, you can only take 6 grad credits per term. 6 is full time for a grad student. Most schools only allow 6 credits and 9 if you're not working. Some schools require approval for 9 credits which is what TESU is saying above.
Don't forget that TESU terms are shorter than a regular semester - 12 weeks vs. 16 weeks - so it's more work than "normal."
RE: Maximum "graduate" courses can be taken for a term? - bjcheung77 - 01-30-2022
dfrecore Wrote:Don't forget that TESU terms are shorter than a regular semester - 12 weeks vs. 16 weeks - so it's more work than "normal."
This! Furthermore, the graduate level courses tend to be more research and time consuming due to extra writing assignments and review/study. I would highly recommend "taking the full term" number of credits of 6. If you absolutely need to be ahead by taking an extra course, get permission from the dean/director and take it, you're the one who can determine the amount of time needed to succeed in these classes - review any commitments you have...
RE: Maximum "graduate" courses can be taken for a term? - lylx1981 - 01-30-2022
Thank you ALL for the very helpful insights and suggestions. Yes, it seems I need to get some approval.
I will demonstrate to them that I have no problem completing 2 graduate courses in one term.
Thanks again!!