Courses are intensive and require significant advance preparation by the student.
Students are required to attend classes, complete all class assignments, and participate in classroom discussions. The program runs year round, with courses offered in fall, spring, and summer. Courses are open to nondegree students as well as degree candidates. Many degree candidates take only one or two courses at a time, particularly if they are working at a full- time job. That covers the use of all necessary facilities and equipment and library resources.