Grad school question?

[Skatermom23]

DH is talking about going back to school but with work and kids, it would take him a little while to complete it. What is the time frame that they say you should finish in? Three, four years? I see that he needs to take 10 courses so I am trying to estimate how long a committment this is!

 

[bekkiz]

That's such a broad question--I think it depends on the program (MA, PHD?) and what the requirements are.

For example, I completed my MA in 1 year (4 quarters with 3-4 classes per quarter) while I was part-time teaching. However, an MA in education is about one of the easiest things to do

I was looking into going into school psychology and that is about a 2 year program plus 300-500 hours of in-school experiance.

Do the classes meet once a week...everyday...If they only meet once a week, I would think handeling 2 or 3 a semester/quarter isn't a stretch, but then again, depending on the field, there could be loads of extra research or lab time needed.

 

[Frantasmic]

Requirements vary by school. However, in general, you need to take one course minimum per semester and have 6-8 years from the time you started your grad program to complete it.

 

[Skatermom23]

That's such a broad question--I think it depends on the program (MA, PHD?) and what the requirements are.

For example, I completed my MA in 1 year (4 quarters with 3-4 classes per quarter) while I was part-time teaching. However, an MA in education is about one of the easiest things to do

I was looking into going into school psychology and that is about a 2 year program plus 300-500 hours of in-school experiance.

Do the classes meet once a week...everyday...If they only meet once a week, I would think handeling 2 or 3 a semester/quarter isn't a stretch, but then again, depending on the field, there could be loads of extra research or lab time needed.

They meet once a week. We thought one course per semester would still allow time for work and family. DH works about 50 hours a week and with two teens still at home, time is something we're kind of short on.