The maximum load for a graduate student is 15 hours and 9 to 12 hours are considered a full load. For the summer term, graduate students may register for a maximum of 12 hours in an entire summer term or for a maximum of 6 hours in a five-week summer session. If the doctoral program does not require a master's degree, the candidate must complete a minimum of 48 hours of graduate course work beyond the baccalaureate degree. 2  A minimum of 12 of the 24 hours, or 30 of the 48 hours, must be graded A-F.
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