MU requires a minimum of 48 credits for the Ph.D degree. The Dual Program student may transfer up to a maximum of 18 credits for the Ph.D. degree from the Home institution to MU if the credits deemed equivalent to the graduate-level courses or research credits required for an equivalent degree at MU (credit will require approval by the program and the MU Graduate School). The decision of transfer of each credit will be finalized by the major advisor at the Host Institution.