When should I register for courses for a given term?
Even if a course is offered in a particular term, if it has an insufficient number of students registered by two weeks prior to the start of a term, it…
Where is Language Development (LD)?
The Language Development Department (LD) is now the Applied Anthropology Department (AA). The MA in Language Development is now an MA in Language and Culture Studies. Courses that started with LD…
How do I transfer undergraduate semester hours (ush) for the BA program?
Students should complete the Petition to Transfer General Education Credits form. Visit our Undergraduate Transfer Policy page for more information.
Do I have to write a thesis?
No. A graduate student has the option of choosing the Thesis or Non-thesis (comprehensive exam) option for all graduate degrees offered at Dallas International. The undergraduate degree does not require…
What are comprehensive exams?
Comprehensive exams (Comps) are taken near the end of a student’s MA studies. Comps cover subject matter in the student’s major concentration, and are an opportunity for the student to demonstrate…
Do I really have 10 years to complete my MA degree?
Yes. The MA degree must be completed within 10 years of the date when the first graduate course applied to the degree was taken. If the MA degree is not…
Can I transfer courses for the MA programs?
Dallas International reserves the right to make final determination of transfer credit acceptability. The student must petition to transfer credit for any coursework to be considered as part of a…
How long would it take to finish an MA degree?
Taking a full-time load, a student can usually complete a degree in three terms. An additional term may be necessary if the student has not completed the prerequisite courses before…