Number of Credits Required to Graduate
Associate Degrees
Course Requirements
To graduate with an associate degree, students must complete all course requirements and meet the minimum credit hour requirements outlined below.
Credit Hours
The student seeking an associate degree must meet the following requirements:
1. A minimum of 60 semester hours.
2. At least 50% of the degree program must be traditional academic credit (excludes credit by correspondence, challenge exams, etc.).
3. No more than 25% of the degree may be earned using portfolio-based credit.
4. At least 25% of the credit hours required for the degree must be completed in residence with Troy University.
5. Nine semester hours must be completed in residence at Troy University in the major area of concentration.
Baccalaureate Degree
Course Requirements
To receive the baccalaureate degree, the student must complete all course requirements for the degree being taken and meet the minimum credit hour requirements outlined below.
Credit Hours
The student seeking a baccalaureate degree must meet the following requirements:
1. A minimum of 120 semester hours.
2. At least 50% of the degree program must be traditional academic credit (excludes credit by correspondence, challenge exams, etc.).
3. No more than 25% of the degree may be earned using portfolio-based credit.
4. At least 25% of the credit hours required for the degree must be completed in residence with Troy University.
5. Twelve semester hours of work in each major field must be completed in residence with Troy University.
Please review the Academic Catalog to determine requirements for Graduate, Education Specialist, and Doctoral degree programs.