The following provides general guidance on the how the credit hour translates to the particular instruction method. All time periods are expressed as minimums; programs may exceed these hours in order to achieve learning outcomes or meet additional requirements of accrediting bodies. Note, however, that the credit hour definition does not dictate particular amounts of classroom time versus out-of-class student work. Courses that award greater than four credits will have contact time multiplied in line with these guidelines to meet minimum per-credit hours. The information below serves as general guidance only. Lecture: Courses with multiple students which meet to engage in various forms of group instruction under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Lectures: Classroom/Faculty Instruction and Outside Student Work Credits awarded Minimum instructional contact time per week Minimum Minimum out of class student work per week Minimum out of class student work total for 15 weeks Totals for 15 weeks
instructional contact time total for 15 weeks
1
50 minutes
750 minutes
100 minutes
1500 minutes
2250 minutes (37.5 hours) 4500 minutes (75.0 hours) 6750 minutes (112.5 hours)
2
100 minutes
1500 minutes
200 minutes
3000 minutes
3
150 minutes
2250 minutes
300 minutes
4500 minutes
4 9000 minutes (150 hours) Laboratory: Courses with a focus on experiential learning under the direct supervision of a faculty member wherein the student performs substantive work in a laboratory setting. Laboratory: Classroom/Faculty Instruction and Outside Student Work Credits awarded Minimum instructional contact time per week Minimum 200 minutes 3000 minutes 400 minutes 6000 minutes Minimum out of class student work per week Minimum out of class student work total for 15 weeks Totals for 15 weeks
instructional contact time total for 15 weeks 1500 minutes
1
100 minutes
50 minutes
750 minutes
2250 minutes (37.5 hours) 4500 minutes (75.0 hours) 6750 minutes (112.5 hours) 9000 minutes (150 hours)
2
200 minutes
3000 minutes
100 minutes
1500 minutes
3
300 minutes
4500 minutes
150 minutes
2250 minutes
4
400 minutes
6000 minutes
200 minutes
3000 minutes
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