The length of coursework for the graduate school shall be 2 years or more for the master's degree program, 3 years or more for the doctoral degree program, and 4 years and more for the master's and doctoral degree collaborate program. A period of no longer than 3 years shall be allowed for the master's degree program, and a period of no longer than 5 years for the doctoral degree program excluding the period of the master's degree program.
The minimum number of credits for completion are 24 for the master's degree and 60 for the doctoral degree including credits already earned for the master's degree. Students cannot take more than 12 credits a semester. Grades are as A+, A, B+, B, C+, C, D+, and D, respectively. A grade of "C" or better is acceptable in the master's degree program, and grade of "B" or better in the doctoral program.