Doctoral candidates must be enrolled in dissertation courses for three (3) semesters minimum.
Candidates will be awarded 12 credit hours upon successful defense and completion of all dissertation requirements; no additional tuition charges beyond three semesters will be assessed.
Candidates, who do not complete the dissertation requirements in four (4) semesters, will be enrolled in dissertation continuation courses.
Repeating Courses
A course in which a letter grade of “C" or “F” has been earned may be repeated for grade average purposes. Only the higher grade is used in computation of a cumulative grade point average at Keiser University. A course in which a satisfactory letter grade (e.g., "A", "B") has been earned may not be repeated for grade average purposes. No courses may be repeated for grade average purposes after graduation. All credits attempted are considered when calculating quantitative Satisfactory Academic Progress status.
Students in the Master of Science in Physician Assistant program may not repeat courses.
ACADEMIC YEAR
An academic year is defined as two semesters equivalent to 32 weeks of instruction and at least *24 semester hours.
*6 semester hours for graduate candidate students in dissertation courses STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIREMENTS
Keiser University requires students in certain programs to take standardized tests before graduation.
The purpose of standardized testing is to ensure the effectiveness of the University’s educational programs.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Requirements for Doctor of Business Administration degree program
To earn a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Keiser University, students must accomplish the following:
Earn a minimum of 60 graduate semester credit hours Earn a minimum grade average of 3.0
Have no more than two courses with a grade of “C”
Complete the final 54 credits of the DBA program through Keiser University
Complete all DBA degree requirements within eight years of beginning coursework;
exceptions for extenuating circumstances reviewed by the Dean of the Graduate School Students will complete (2) two residencies, the initial residency in the first year and the subsequent residency after passing the comprehensive examination. Students will complete the business foundation courses, research courses, and comprehensive examination prior to beginning dissertation courses.
Successfully complete a comprehensive examination prior to advancing to candidacy Advance to candidacy prior to entering into dissertation courses
Complete a proposal approved by a dissertation committee Successfully defend the proposal
Complete a dissertation approved by a dissertation committee Successfully defend the dissertation
Maintain active student status until dissertation is approved
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Requirements for Master of Accountancy
To earn a Master of Accountancy degree from Keiser University, students must accomplish the following:
Earn a minimum of 36 graduate semester credit hours Earn a minimum grade average of 3.0
Have no more than two courses with a grade of “C”
Complete the final 30 credits of the Master of Accountancy program through Keiser University
Complete all Master of Accountancy degree requirements within five years of beginning coursework; exceptions for extenuating circumstances reviewed by the Dean of the Graduate School
Requirements for Master of Business Administration
To earn a Master of Business Administration degree from Keiser University, students must accomplish the following:
Earn a minimum of 42-45 graduate semester credit hours Earn a minimum grade average of 3.0
Have no more than two courses with a grade of “C”
Complete the final 36-39 credits of the MBA program through Keiser University Complete all MBA degree requirements within five years of beginning coursework;
exceptions for extenuating circumstances reviewed by the Dean of the Graduate School Requirements for Master of Science in Management
To earn a Master of Science in Management from Keiser University, students must accomplish the following:
Earn a minimum of 33 graduate semester credit hours Earn a minimum grade average of 3.0
Have no more than two courses with a grade of “C”
Complete the final 27 credits of the program through Keiser University
Complete all degree requirements within five years of beginning coursework; exceptions for extenuating circumstances reviewed by the Graduate School Dean
Requirements for Graduate Business Certificate
To earn a Graduate Education Certificate from Keiser University, students must accomplish the following:
Earn a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours Earn a minimum grade average of 3.0
Have no more than two courses with a grade of “C”
Complete all 18 credit hours through Keiser University Requirements for Master of Science in Information Security
To earn a Master of Science in Information Security from Keiser University, students must accomplish the following:
Earn a minimum of 36.0 graduate semester credit hours Earn a minimum grade average of 3.0
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Have no more than two courses with a grade of “C”
Complete the final 30 credits of the MSIS program through Keiser University
Complete all MSIS degree requirements within five years of beginning coursework;
exceptions for extenuating circumstances reviewed by the Graduate School Dean Complete all required core and elective courses including the final capstone-based project.
Requirements for Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership
To earn a Master of Science in Information Technology Leadership from Keiser University, students must accomplish the following:
Earn a minimum of 36.0 graduate semester credit hours Earn a minimum grade average of 3.0
Have no more than two courses with a grade of “C”
Complete the final 30 credits of the MSITL program through Keiser University
Complete all MSITL degree requirements within five years of beginning coursework;
exceptions for extenuating circumstances reviewed by the Dean of the Graduate School Complete all required core and elective courses including the final capstone-based project.
Exceptions for extenuating circumstances reviewed by the Dean of the Graduate School SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Requirements for Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership or Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Design and Technology
To earn a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Keiser University, students must accomplish the following:
Earn a minimum of 60 graduate semester credit hours Earn a minimum grade average of 3.0
Have no more than two courses with a grade of “C”
Complete the final 54 credits of the PhD program through Keiser University
Complete all PhD degree requirements within eight years of beginning coursework;
exceptions for extenuating circumstances reviewed by the Graduate School Dean Complete two residencies before taking the comprehensive examination
Successfully complete a comprehensive examination prior to advancing to candidacy Advance to candidacy prior to entering into dissertation courses
Maintain active student status until dissertation is approved Complete a proposal approved by a dissertation committee Successfully defend the proposal
Complete a dissertation approved by a dissertation committee Successfully defend the dissertation
Requirements for Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership or Education Specialist in Instructional Design and Technology
To earn an Education Specialist degree from Keiser University, students must accomplish the following:
Earn a minimum of 30 graduate semester credit hours
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Earn a minimum grade average of 3.0
Have no more than two courses with a grade of “C”
Complete the final 24 credit hours of the EdS program through Keiser University Complete all EdS requirements within five years of beginning coursework; exceptions for extenuating circumstances reviewed by the Graduate School Dean
Successfully complete a Comprehensive Examination upon completion of 30 graduate semester credit hours
Requirements for Master of Science in Education
To earn a Master of Science in Education degree from Keiser University, students must accomplish the following:
Earn a minimum of 36 graduate semester credit hours Earn a minimum grade average of 3.0
Have no more than two courses with a grade of “C”
Complete the final 30 credits of the program through Keiser University
Complete all degree requirements within five years of beginning coursework; exceptions for extenuating circumstances reviewed by the Dean of the Graduate School
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Requirements for Master of Science in Nursing
To earn a Master of Science in Nursing from Keiser University, students must accomplish the following:
Earn a minimum of 33.0 graduate semester credit hours Earn a minimum grade average of 3.0
Have no more than two courses with a grade of “C”
Complete the final 27 credits of the MSN program through Keiser University
Complete all MSN degree requirements within five years of beginning coursework;
exceptions for extenuating circumstances reviewed by the Graduate School Dean Complete a final capstone evidenced-based project including final scholarly paper and poster
Requirements for Master of Science in Physician Assistant
To earn a Master of Science in Physician Assistant degree from Keiser University, students must accomplish the following:
Earn a minimum of 138 graduate semester credit hours Earn a minimum grade average of 3.0
Complete all credits of the MSPA program through Keiser University
Complete all MSPA degree requirements within two years of beginning coursework;
exceptions for extenuating circumstances reviewed by the Dean of the Graduate School Register for the Physician Assistant National Certification Examination (PANCE) prior to completing the last course.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Requirements for Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Organizational Psychology or Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
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To earn a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Keiser University, students must accomplish the following:
Earn a minimum of 60 graduate semester credit hours Earn a minimum grade average of 3.0
Have no more than two courses with a grade of “C”
Complete the final 54 credits of the PhD program through Keiser University
Complete all PhD degree requirements within eight years of beginning coursework;
exceptions for extenuating circumstances reviewed by the Graduate School Dean Complete two residencies before taking the comprehensive examination
Successfully complete a comprehensive examination prior to advancing to candidacy Advance to candidacy prior to entering into dissertation courses
Maintain active student status until dissertation is approved Complete a proposal approved by a dissertation committee Successfully defend the proposal
Complete a dissertation approved by a dissertation committee Successfully defend the dissertation
Requirements for Master of Science in Organizational Psychology and Master of Science in Psychology
To earn a Master of Science in Organizational Psychology or Master of Science in Psychology from Keiser University, students must accomplish the following:
Earn a minimum of 36.0 graduate semester credit hours Earn a minimum grade average of 3.0
Have no more than two courses with a grade of “C”
Complete the final 30 credits of the MS in Psychology program through Keiser University
Complete all MS in Psychology or MS in Organizational Psychology degree requirements within five years of beginning coursework; exceptions for extenuating circumstances reviewed by the Graduate School Dean
Complete a proposal approved by a thesis committee Successfully defend the thesis proposal
Complete a thesis approved by a thesis committee Successfully defend the thesis
Requirements for Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Homeland Security
To earn a Master of Arts degree from Keiser University, students must accomplish the following:
Earn a minimum of 36 graduate semester credit hours Earn a minimum grade average of 3.0
Have no more than two courses with a grade of “C”
Complete the final 30 credits of the program through Keiser University
Complete all degree requirements within five years of beginning coursework; exceptions for extenuating circumstances reviewed by the Dean of the Graduate School
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UNIVERSITY HOURS
Hybrid graduate classes are held from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays, or during other times and days as needed. Please check with the Dean of the Graduate School for specific information on online and hybrid classes.