How many classes a session?

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Good evening,

It's been encouraging and helpful to read about UMPI's degrees and courses. Thank you to everyone who has posted to share their stories and experiences! I'm planning to start my studies at UMPI on the 30th.

This thread was of interest to me because I am trying to get a sense of how many courses I can expect to complete in a session while working 25-30 hours per week outside of my home. I understand that course completion depends on many factors, but I am writing now to request your input about the number of hours invested in your studies each week. Some contributors have noted that they work 40 hours per week, but many others have made no mention of employment outside of the home. I'm not sure if accomplishing 7-8 courses per session is only possible for a "full-time student" or if it can be expected for a person working PT or FT at a job in addition to their student learning. 

Could you please share your experience with UMPI courses and how many hours per day and per week you are investing in your studies? That would be immensely helpful to me and much appreciated! 

According to the YourPace Director, the typical student completes an average of 2-3 courses per term. I completed 48 credits in 3 terms. I can't tell you how many hours a week I worked on my courses. I don't work the same number of hours or days every week. Every course is different. Some have a lot of content such as Financial Management and others have a small amount of content such as American Government. I completed American Government including the rough draft and final submission of the Final Assessment in 3 days. Meanwhile, Financial Management took me 2 weeks to complete the course content, all of the math problems, and the final exam. Your previous knowledge is a big factor into how long it takes you to complete courses as well. 

A full time student isn't 7-8 courses per term. A full time student is 2 courses per term. Part time is 1 course per term.