Number of Credits Required to Graduate
Associate Degrees
Course Requirements
To receive the associate degree, students must complete all course requirements for the degree being taken and declare for the associate degree before declaring for the bachelor’s degree.
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.
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.