Credits may be applied toward requirements for the doctorate degree.

In accord with guidelines set forth by the Graduate School, the following types of off-campus and transfer credits may be applied toward requirements for the doctorate:

  1. A completed master's degree.
  2. A maximum of 30 credits beyond the baccalaureate at an accredited school not granting the doctorate in the student's program.
  3. A maximum of 60 credits beyond the baccalaureate at an accredited graduate school that grants the doctorate in the candidate's major program.
  4. A student may register for research to be done away from the University Park Campus, provided it is approved by the advisor and the chair of the program.