The build your own pathway allows for you to have the maximum flexibility with the curriculum. You can take the course load that fits your lifestyle for that semester. Take as little as one course a semester.
If you plan on using financial aid, please be aware that most aid requires a minimum of 6 credit hours each semester.
Your credit load can vary from semester to semester based on your time availability
You should plan for 3-5 hours of study time/credit hour/week.
If you work full-time you may want to consider this or the six-year pathway.
It is important for you to consider family priorities when determining if this is the best pathway.