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N I V E R S I T Y O F A S M A R A
The School of
Graduate Studies
General Information
Duration of Study
The graduate programs offer a 2-year master's with a research component. Part-time students can take up to a maximum of 5 years to complete the program.Credit Hour Requirements
Graduate programs require a total of 36 to 44 credit hours. The normal semester load for the first year ranges from 12-16 credit hours, after which the semester load ranges from 6-12 credit hours. Part-time students must always take a semester load of 6-9 credit hours.In order to give students a solid theoretical foundation at an advanced level, a total of 28-34 credit hours of coursework is required, the bulk of which should be taken during the first academic year. When this is difficult to achieve, a maximum of 6 credit hours of course work may be offered during the third semester. There should be no coursework during the fourth semester.
Teaching Requirements
After completion of their first year coursework, all graduate students (regular or part-time) are required to teach one course. This exercise is expected to contribute to the enhancement of the students' communication skills. Graduate students receive a proportionate reduction in their tuition during the semester they undertake this assignment.Scholarships/Assistantships
The UoA will offer limited scholarships/assistantships. The awards are based on individual academic achievement and scholarly potential to complete graduate-level coursework and curricular requirements. The awards are given for a period of one year and may be renewed for another year, provided the graduate student demonstrates success through a high GPA. Prospective students are encouraged to apply for this award.