Below is an estimate of the average time commitment for the various types of educational opportunities we offer. Please keep in mind that these are estimates and may vary for those individuals who have been away from the classroom for an extended period of time, or those who are new to online learning.

Graduate Courses

Every unit for which credit is given represents approximately 3 hours of actual work per week for the average student.

Therefore a 3-unit course requires a minimum time commitment of 9 hours per week.

Professional Courses

Most professional courses have continuing education units, which translate to 10 hours of actual work per unit. Courses range from 1 to 30 hours in length.

Master's Degrees

Most part-time student take an average of 3 to 5 years to complete the 45-unit requirement. You must complete a master's degree within 5 years of starting the program.

Graduate Certificates

Graduate certificates are designed to be completed within 1-2 academic years.

Professional Certificates

On average, students complete professional certificates within 1-2 years. Since online courses are self-paced, you may complete a certificate on an accelerated timeline.