(B) The institution demonstrates that students enroll in, and graduate from, the degree program. (2) A program is considered to be a clock-hour program for purposes of the title IV, HEA programs if: (i) Except as provided in paragraph (k)(3) of this section, a program is required to measure student progress in clock hours when (A) Receiving Federal or State approval or licensure to offer the program; or (B) Completing clock hours is a requirement for graduates to apply for licensure or the authorization to practice the occupation that the student is intending to pursue; (2) A program is considered to be a clock-hour program for purposes of the title IV, HEA programs if (i) Except as provided in paragraph (k)(3) of this section, a program is required to measure student progress in clock hours when (A) Receiving Federal or State approval or licensure to offer the program or (B) Completing clock hours is a requirement for graduates to apply for licensure or the authorization to practice the occupation that the student is intending to pursue (ii) The credit hours awarded for the program are not in compliance with the definition of a credit hour in 34 CFR 600.2; or (iii) The institution does not provide the clock hours that are the basis for the credit hours awarded for the program or each course in the program and, except as provided in §668.4(e), requires attendance in the clock hours that are the basis for the credit hours awarded. The requirements of paragraph (k)(2)(i) of this section do not apply to a program if there is a State or Federal approval or: licensure requirement that a limited component of the program must include a practicum, internship, or clinical experience component of the program that must include a minimum number of clock hours. (l) Formula. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (l)(2) of this section, for purposes of determining whether a program described in paragraph (k) of this section satisfies the (i) A semester hour must include at least 37.5 clock hours of instruction; requirements contained in paragraph (c)(3) or (d) of this section, and of determining the number of credit hours in that educational program with regard to the title IV, HEA programs: (ii) A trimester hour must include at least 37.5 clock hours of instruction; and (iii) A quarter hour must include at least 25 clock hours of instruction.
Credit Policy The allocation of credit for Sumner College course work is based on the quarter system. Classroom instructional hours are typically 50 minutes each with a 10 minute break. Classes typically meet four hours each week for a period of ten weeks. Homework is assigned and graded each week. Students are expected to spend approximately two hours of time outside of class on homework for every one hour of classroom lecture. The course syllabus details the specific credit requirements, including homework and the grading system for each course of instruction. The award of Sumner College credit is in compliance with the requirements of the State of Oregon and adheres to the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sections 34 CFR 600.2 and 34 CFR 668.8. The regulations are available on line at ecfr. gpoaccess.gov and are also available on campus along with the Sumner College policy and procedure relating to the award of credit upon request from the Director of Education. Students are advised to consider their time availability when committing to any program of instruction based on the total number of hours their studies will require each week. A full-time student is one who is taking twelve or more credits during each ten week term. • One lecture credit is based on 10 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of assigned homework. • One lab hour of credit is based on 20 hours of supervised work. • As required by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN), one nursing program lab hour of credit is based on 30 hours of supervised work. Credit Hour Development Procedure Consistent with Sumner College policy on the award of credit, the requirements of the State of Oregon and the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Sections 34 CFR 600.2 and 34 CFR 668.8, the following procedure is established in order to ensure that a fair and reasonable standard of assessment is applied to curriculum development and to the award of college credit for all coursework undertaken at this institution. Rationale for Curriculum Development Sumner College curriculum is developed based upon identified and verified occupational needs. The articulated need may be identified by any number of sources including: • Inquiry and requests by potential, past, and present students
• Sumner College faculty and administration • Sumner College professional advisory boards • Media and other public sources
Verification would consist of more detailed research into the request and background, including an examination of all available data. State and Federal job market projections and United States Department of Labor occupational studies would be examined as would any additional sources of information
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