Sample Schedules
Our master's program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you want to see how quickly you can earn your degree, take a look at the sample schedules below.
Both sample schedules are illustrated with a Fall start, but students can also begin their studies in the Spring or Summer. If you have any questions, please contact a program advisor at hea@stonybrook.edu.
Full-Time: 16 Months*
Semester and Course Load |
Sample Courses |
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Semester and Course Load Fall: 4 courses (12 credits) |
Sample Courses HEA 501 & HEA 502, plus two electives |
Semester and Course Load Winter: 1 course (3 credits) |
Sample Courses Choice of elective |
Semester and Course Load Spring: 4 courses (12 credits) |
Sample Courses HEA 503 & HEA 504, plus two electives |
Semester and Course Load Summer Session:3 courses (9 credits) |
Sample Courses HEA 521 & HEA 595, plus the choice of an elective, which could include the Summer Institute or Study Abroad |
* Please note this is a sample schedule showing how quickly one can finish as a full-time student. As such it includes Winter and Summer courses. If you don't want to take courses in the Winter or Summer, you can finish in the following traditional term.
Part-Time: 24 MONTHS**
Semester and Course Load |
Sample Courses |
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Semester and Course Load Fall 1: 2 courses (6 credits) |
Sample Courses HEA 501 & HEA 502 |
Semester and Course Load Winter 1: 1 course (3 credits) |
Sample Courses Choice of elective |
Semester and Course Load Spring 1: 2 courses (6 credits) |
Sample Courses HEA 503 & HEA 504 |
Semester and Course Load Summer Session: 2 courses (6 credits) |
Sample Courses HEA 521 plus the choice of an elective |
Semester and Course Load Winter 2: 1 course (3 credits) |
Sample Courses Choice of elective |
Semester and Course Load Fall 2: 2 courses (6 credits) |
Sample Courses Choice of two electives |
Semester and Course Load Spring 2: 2 courses (6 credits) |
Sample Courses HEA 595 plus the choice of an elective |
**This chart shows the fastest path to graduation for part-timers, but students can take up to 5 years to complete their degree requirements.