Semester Credit Hours Required to meet Degree Requirements
3601.1 General Policy
Under the semester academic calendar, the University minimum credit hour degree requirements will change from the quarter academic calendar minimums as follows:
University Minimum Credit Hour Degree Requirements
| Degree | Quarter Credit Hour Minimum | Semester Credit Hour Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Associate* | 90 | 60 |
| Baccalaureate | 183 | 120 |
| Master | 45 | 30 |
| Doctoral | 135 | 90 |
*In addition, Ohio Revised Code rule 3333-1-04 states that it should not exceed a maximum of 110 quarter or 73 semester credits, exclusive of physical education
Within the constraints of professional accreditation, it is strongly encouraged that departments, colleges, and units design programs that meet but do not exceed the university minimum credit hour degree requirement.
