Academic Program Length

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  • The earliest an undergraduate or master’s degree may be awarded is one academic year (nine months) from the date of enrollment. All undergraduate and master’s degree programs must be completed within five years.
  • The earliest a certificate may be awarded is sixteen weeks from the date of enrollment. All certificate programs must be completed within two years.
  • All doctoral degree programs must be completed in no fewer than three years and no longer than 10 years from the date of enrollment.
  • Educational programs at California Coast University are self-paced. With this, students are encouraged to complete no more than one course every 1-2 months. This helps students complete their degree or certificate in a timely manner and provides the time to review and learn the course material before moving on to the next course.