Nine semester hours of graduate courses is considered full time. It is possible for full-time graduate students in residence to complete the degree program in one year. It is suggested that the optimal course load will be as follows:
In addition to this traditional approach to scheduling, courses will be offered so that non-traditional students may attend classes one day a week (specifically Thursday for MCM degree) and evening classes to accommodate "full-time professionals" (for MM-ME degree) and complete course requirements over a two-year period. Another option includes the modular two-week “J-term” summer courses offered each June and July. Distance students may complete course requirements over a three-year period using other creative options during the regular academic calendar to meet Music Elective, Ministerial Elective and Advanced Technical Music Studies requirements.
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While a student, Matt served in the United States Army Guard and was sent to Iraq while still attending Lee. He explains that his transition back to school after being in Iraq was difficult