How long does it typically take to complete the degree program, including the dissertation?
Assuming that you follow the cohort program sequence, you will be finished with coursework and the internship in three years. The amount of time it takes to write the dissertation varies considerably from one student to the next, depending on motivation, persistence, and a host of other influences. Some students finish in as little as 4 years while others take considerably longer to write their dissertations.
Based on national statistics, education majors have the longest time-to-degree average among the disciplines. One explanation for this is that most educators pursue their doctoral degrees on a part-time basis while continuing in their full-time jobs. At IUP, the great majority of candidates in the doctoral program in Curriculum and Instruction follow the part-time cohort program sequence, which means that they will be finished with coursework and will have registered for all 60 credits within four years. The amount of time it takes to write the dissertation varies considerably from one doctoral candidate to the next, depending on motivation, persistence, and a host of other influences. Some doctoral candidates finish in as little as four years while others take considerably longer to write their dissertations. The School of Graduate Studies and Research sets a seven-year time limit on program completion for doctoral candidates. The seven-year timeline commences when the student enrolls
