I know that 9 hours for getting a master's is considered full time (as opposed to 12 hours for undergrad) but I also know that taking 15 hours of undergrad is common. My advisers always told me to expect 3 hours of study per week for every hour of class taken; so if you were registered for 12 hours, expect to have 48 hours of your life a week taken up by school (12 hours of class +(12*3 hours of study)).
What would be the rule with grad school? If I were to take 6 hours of grad school a semester (master's, not PhD) how much time would that normally take? 9 hours? Etc.
Thanks!
2007-08-17 10:04:32 · 4 answers · asked by Maber 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
The reason I'm asking is because I'm going to have a child, and I need to know how many hours people who have been in grad school think I should be able to register for.
2007-08-17 10:16:39 · update #1
In my experience, the original rule is fairly accurate. You have a lot more work to do, but by now you are more capable of doing it. If you, like many grad students, were an exceptionally stron undergrad student and got away without studying much, you may find that it takes you much longer now. It is very individual, though. I was talking with a friend who has the same master's degree I do, and she was expressing frustration with how much more time she had to spend studying than I did. It isn't purely a matter of intelligence, but some people focus more easily than do others.
2007-08-17 10:25:13 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think it has anything to do with hours, a Masters program will require much more dedication and time than undergrad. Dont make a decision based on what somebody tells you, do it based on what you believe you are capable of doing. Some people learn quicker than others or are just more efficient with the whole school process, the amount of time you spend will all depend on the quality of work you are looking to do and your intelligence.
2007-08-17 10:13:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 23:28:16 · answer #3 · answered by simpkins 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the college and the program. Contact your advisor about this.
2007-08-17 10:11:47 · answer #4 · answered by gilgamesh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋