1. Calculation Estimates of 15 and 12 Semester Hour
Semester Days Semester Hours Semester Days Semester Hours
Spring 105 15 Spring 105 15
Summer Summer
Fall 98 15 Fall 98 15
Winter Winter
Totals 203 30 Totals 203 30
Semester Days Semester Hours Semester Days Semester Hours
Spring 105 15 Spring 105 15
Summer Summer
Fall 98 15 Fall 98 15
Winter Winter
Totals 203 30 Totals 203 30
Semester Days Semester Hours Semester Days Semester Hours Sem Days Sem Hours
Spring 105 12 Spring 105 12 105 12
Summer Summer
Fall 98 12 Fall 98 12 98 12
Winter Winter
Totals 203 24 Totals 203 24 203 24
Semester Days Semester Hours Semester Days Semester Hours
Spring 105 12 Spring 105 12
Summer Summer
Fall 98 12 Fall 98 12
Winter Winter
Totals 203 24 Totals 203 24
Year 1 Year 3
Year 2 Year 4
Year 1 Year 3
4 Year Model
5 Year Model
Year 5
Year 2 Year 4
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2. Calculation Estimates of 15 and 12 Semester Hour
1 Year (Days) 3 Years (Days) These numbers reflect that is not only possible for the veteran to complete
365 1095 Total Training Days a degree within 36 months, but suggest that they can complete the
requirements for two programs.
Days Hours
812 120 Current Model These numbers and the previous statements are assumptions regarding
potiental. It is an interesting observation that a four year training evolution
is financed for only three years while it is a common sight is to see individuals
1095 on their fifth year.
-812
283 Additional Days Remaining w/Benefits
These numbers make the assumption that the "correct" decisions are made
1 Year (Days) 3 Years (Days) and that all courses are taken and passed on the first attempt.
365 1095 Total Training Days
Days Hours These numbers when compared to the numbers of veterans that utlizle their
1015 96 Current Model educational benefits and to the numbers of veterans that complete a
higher educational program suggest the need for program or policy on the
part of the higher educational institution and is a topic worthy of study.
1095
-1015
80 Additional Days Remaining w/Benefits These numbers are a representation of what it looks like to learn what "wrong" is.
Meaning that as a veteran enrolls in and takes courses, this is the time allowed to
learn for themselves what is "right": post-graduation plans and personal interests.
Days Hours Guidance from the institution can expidite this process. Creating a link between
1218 120 Current Model (Extended) military enlisted occupations and college degrees insofar as how the degree is in
demand by various industries might be worth look into.
15 hour semester
12 hour semester
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