How many credits do you need to get for your doctoral degree?

Answer 1

It varies, though a minimum of 60 is fairly typical.

However, unlike an undergraduate degree, a Ph.D. is not automatically awarded upon the completion of a particular set of courses. The candidate must perform a substantial body of independent research, write up the results, and then defend his work before a committee.

Answer 2

The amount of credits required for a PhD is dependent on the institution, program of study, with or without a masters, etc. The amount of credits can run in the forties and up. The PhD, typically takes approximately four years beyond the bachelors degree.

Four years?? The Masters typically requires 2 (or 2 plus a summer). The PhD *course work* is typically 3 to 4. The disseration typically adds another 2 to 4. So, you're talking about between 7 and 10 years beyond the bachelors degree.

Answer 3

Credits for the doctorate can reach 60. However, the dissertation which typically follows will be intensive. The student must prepare and successfully defend his/her dissertation which is an individual project on a topic from an original view point, with extensive research. This must be approved by a designated committee. Thus, the length of time it takes will be strictly dependent on the student.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

This depends on the institution and the degree program

Answer 6

Typically, it is a least 60 credits, and then there is the dissertation.

Answer 7

Four-year doctorates will require about 90 to 120 semester credits or 30 to 40 college courses. And almost all are four years. Plus a thesis and you must defend that thesis.

Answer 8

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