* Typical Course Load: Many colleges operate on a semester or quarter system. A full-time student might take 12-18 credit hours per semester. Therefore, 10 credit hours could be:
* One semester: If you take a mix of 3 and 4 credit hour courses.
* Part of a semester: If you take fewer courses.
* Summer session: Possibly completed entirely in a summer session, depending on course offerings.
* Course Credit Hours: Individual courses vary. Some might be 1 credit hour, others 3, 4, or even more. A 10 credit hour goal could be reached with one 10-credit hour course (rare) or several smaller courses.
In short: There's no single answer. It could take a single semester, a summer session, or part of a semester, depending on your course selection and the college's scheduling.