how many credits is full time for a masters program
Types of Programs. The length of time and the number of credit hours it takes to complete your degree can vary, depending on the school and the particular program you choose. Students enrolled in traditional master's degree programs usually complete them in about two years, if they study on a full-time basis.
For master's students pursuing a thesis option and enrolled only in thesis course work (XXX 6971), full-time enrollment is defined as 3 hours per semester (including summers, without skipping a semester) of thesis course work (XXX 6971), after completion of all course work and until graduation.