Timelines
No matter which timelines you take or the semester you begin, there is a timeline that works with your busy life.
Last Updated: 04/02/2026 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date
There are many timelines you can follow to complete your degree. You can start any semester if you complete 10 courses and earn 30 credit hours. Your classes will include core and elective courses and a practicum course. The practicum class is your final course before receiving your degree.
Fall Timelines
12-Month Plan
The 12-month plan is the fastest full-time option. You will take four courses in the fall, four in the spring and two in the summer.
17-Month Plans
The 17-month plans spread out your workload more. In the first option, you take three courses in the fall, three in the spring, two in the summer and two in the following fall.
The second option frees up your summer by moving those two courses to the following fall semester.
22-Month Plan
The 22-month plan is the longest full-time option but offers the most balanced workload and a free summer. You will take three courses in the fall, three in the spring, three the following fall and one in the final spring semester.
24-Month Plans
The 24-month plans are the shortest part-time option. You will take two courses in the fall, two in the spring and one in the summer. You will follow the same schedule the following year.
The second option moves one course from your beginning semester to your final summer semester.
41-Month Plan
The 41-month plan is ideal if you can only take one course per semester.
Spring Timelines
12-Month Plan
The 12-month plan is the fastest full-time option. You will take four courses in the spring, two in the summer and four in the fall.
17-Month Plans
The 17-month plans spread out your workload more. In the first option, you take three courses in the spring, two in the summer, three in the fall and two in the following spring.
The second option frees up your summer by moving those two courses to the following spring semester.
22-Month Plan
The 22-month plan is the longest full-time option but offers the most balanced workload and a free summer. You will take three courses in the spring, three in the fall, three the following spring and one in the final fall semester.
24-Month Plans
The 24-month plans are the shortest part-time option. You will take two courses in the spring, one in the summer and two in the fall. You will follow the same schedule the following year.
The second option moves one course from your beginning semester to your final summer semester.
41-Month Plan
The 41-month plan is ideal if you can only take one course per semester.
Summer Timelines
MEM PRO TIP: International students do not qualify for summer timelines.
12-Month Plan
The 12-month plan is the fastest full-time option. You will take two courses in the summer, four in the fall and four in the spring.
17-Month Plans
The 17-month plans spread out your workload more. In the first option, you take two courses in the summer, three in the fall, three in the spring and two in the following fall.
The second option frees up your summer by moving those two courses to the following fall semester.
22-Month Plan
The 22-month plan is the longest full-time option but offers the most balanced workload and a free summer. You will take three courses in the fall, three in the spring, three the following fall and one in the final spring semester.
24-Month Plans
The 24-month plans are the shortest part-time option. You will take one course in the summer, two in the fall and two in the spring. You will follow the same schedule the following year.
The second option moves one course from your beginning semester to your final summer semester.
41-Month Plan
The 41-month plan is ideal if you can only take one course per semester.