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That depends on you! Like all master's programs, our M.S. is 30 units. Any prerequisite courses you need to take are above and beyond the program's 30 units (this also is standard). If you take one course (3 units) per semester, it will take you about ten semesters to complete the program. However, classes will always be available during summer semesters.
Graduate students must carry a study load of at least 12 units each quarter in order to be certified as full-time students. Course Load Limits in the College of Letters and Science. Freshman students in their first year and transfer students in their first quarter of residence may not take more than 17 units each quarter.