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For master\u2019s degrees: an academic year (generally eight course units) of study in residence is a minimum requirement for a master\u2019s degree. Individual departments or programs may require longer periods of residency. For PhD degrees: the minimum requirement is one year of full-time study (generally eight course units) beyond the M.A. If the master of arts or master of science has been earned at Clark, this requirement is in addition to the residence requirement for that degree. 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