DHA Tuition, Fees and Other Costs

 

The following cost information is provided to promote informed decisions when considering the financial commitment of the DHA program. Many of these costs are estimates based upon the best information available and may vary slightly during the delivery of the program. Since Central Michigan University is a not-for-profit public accredited institution, the costs of program delivery must be met by the tuition and fees for the program.

1. Tuition

• Tuition is currently set at $850 per semester credit hour and students are guaranteed one unchanging tuition rate established at the time of enrollment and guaranteed for five years.
• Tuition is due at the time of registration.
• Payment may be made by personal check, money order, Visa, Master Card, or American Express
• A payment and loan plan is available from a financial institution that has agreed to work with CMU students

2. Fees

• Application fee, $200.
• A library fee of $25 per course will be assessed.
• Graduation application fee, $50.

3. Books and Materials

• The average book and class materials cost per course is approximately $150 or less. This cost is not included in the tuition.
• CMU provides electronic course packs, which can be accessed through your instructors’ Blackboard websites. These online articles will be available to you 24 hours a day/7 days a week from any computer with Internet access. When you register for a course, the electronic course pack fee will be assessed. Fees may vary from course to course.

4. Internet Connectivity Requirements

• To participate in the program, you must have Internet access and a personal e-mail address at your disposal. Internet connectivity in the home and office is preferred, and cable or DSL access is strongly encouraged.
• You are responsible for all access service and connectivity fees
• You may be required to purchase specific software programs during the delivery of the program

5. Seminar Costs

You are responsible for the following costs during required seminar attendance:

• Travel costs to and from the seminar location
• Lodging during the seminar
• Meals
• Computer access fees at seminar (if not part of the seminar)
• Laptop computer rental or purchase for seminar (if required)

 

6. General Examination Costs

You are responsible for the following costs during the required General Examination:

• Travel costs to and from the General Examination location
  Lodging during the General Examination
• Meals
• Computer access fees at the General Examination location (if not part of the General examination)

7. Applied Dissertation Costs

You are responsible for all costs associated with completing their applied dissertation except:

• Travel for applied dissertation committee members to defense location if applicable
• Meals and lodging for dissertation committee members at defense location if applicable

8. Other Potential Costs:

• Duplicating
• Mailing if necessary (most work will be done via Internet or e-mail)
• Faxing
• Applied dissertation production
• Telephone calls
• Computer upgrades
• Applied dissertation research and completion goes beyond one year after General Examination (12 credit hours per year enrollment required)

 

 

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