The University structures its academic calendar as follows:
Semester |
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First Semester | January to May |
Summer Session | June to August |
Second Semester | September to December |
Each course is worth five credits. Students learn from textbooks and other learning materials, as well as needing to complete the required assignments.
Learning Aids
DOU education is given through a long distance learning system via course books, workbooks, CDs, videos, online resources, and Dhamma media (the DMC Channel) through satellite broadcasts or by watching www.dmc.tv
Program Structure
Curriculum |
Certificate of Achievement
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Diploma |
Bachelor’s Degree |
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Core | – | 40 credits | 130 credits |
Electives | – | – | 10 credits |
Total Credits | – | 40 credits | 140 credits |
*Each course is worth 5 credits.
*Students are able to sign up for as little as 1 course (5 credits) per semester in order to gain a Certificate of Achievement. Students have the option of transferring these credits towards Diploma and Bachelor Degrees.
Registration
1. Certificate of Achievement Program
Students are able to register for a maximum of 2 subjects per semester.
2. Pre – dergree
Students are able to register for a maximum of 4 subjects per semester and a maximum of 2 subjects per summer session.
3. Four-Year Bachelor Degree Program
Students are able to register for maximum of 4 subjects per semester and a maximum of 2 subjects per summer session. Students are able to re-register for failed subjects until completing the program.