How long does the program typically take to complete?
Students can complete the program in 20 months. Students who prefer a reduced course load may enroll in fewer courses at a time and complete the program over an extended time frame. Contact your Academic Advisor, who will help you plan the right sequence to follow.
How many weeks are in each semester?
Each course is 15 weeks in duration, which equals one semester. It is possible to take three semesters per year, representing 45 weeks of study.
Who can apply to this program?
Applicants may be admitted into this program with a four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. See Admissions & Tuition for the full requirements.
What are the classes in the program?
The program is 30 semester credit hours across ten courses. You can view every course on the Curriculum page. Full course details are also in the student catalog (PDF).
What is the average weekly time commitment?
A full-time student enrolled in two courses per semester can expect to dedicate 25–30 hours per week to their studies. A part-time student can expect 10–15 hours per week.
Are classes pre-recorded or live?
All classwork is conducted asynchronously. Courses contain extensive interaction but are completed on the scholar's own schedule, with various due dates each week.
How do international students apply?
International students who completed their education outside of the United States should submit an official, certified, translated transcript. Students whose native language is not English, and who did not receive a degree from an institution within the United States, are required to take the TOEFL and have official scores submitted directly to Carrick Institute as part of the application. Minimum scores of 80 on the Internet-based, 213 on the computer-based, and 550 on the paper-based TOEFL test are required. Register at ets.org.
Foreign transcript evaluations are accepted from any agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (naces.org). The agencies recommended by Carrick Institute are Educational Perspectives (edperspective.org) and Josef Silny & Associates (jsilny.org). Scholars who apply through Josef Silny can use this evaluation form.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
You can read the full Student's Right to Cancel and Refund Policy.