At least forty-five (45) hours of work are required per credit. At least forty-five (45) hours of work are required per credit with varying amounts of individual instruction and may include courses delivered off-campus at locations either domestic or abroad. Undergraduate theses, projects, service learning, individualized instruction, and other forms of educational experience through courses. The distribution of time may vary from twenty-five (25) to forty-five (45) hours of laboratory instruction per credit with sufficient additional outside preparation. The typical distribution of time is approximately one-third instruction and two-thirds outside preparation. A combination of formal and informal instruction may occur and when combined with outside preparation must sum to the minimum of 45 hours of work per credit hour. Lecture, Discussion, Seminar, or Recitation. This is intended to include all forms of educational experiences in courses, which may include in- person, electronic, or pre-recorded content delivered through resident, on-line, or hybrid instruction. The distribution of time between class activities and outside preparation may vary from course to course and examples of this division of time for sample types of instruction are detailed below. For the typical student, a total of forty-five (45) hours of work planned and arranged by the University faculty is required to gain 1 credit.The course must be in the charge of a qualified member of the University’s instructional staff, and formal evaluation of the student’s achievement must be included in the course.With the acknowledged goal of educational excellence, more than the minimum established here may be required for mastery of course objectives. Initial Legislation: 3/15/16 – Effective Fall 2016Ĭross Reference: Curriculum Policy 170-10Ĥ2-23 Credit Requirements by Types of InstructionĬourse credit by instruction may be achieved by a variety of educational experiences that allow the student to work toward mastery of the course objectives. To be in compliance with the Federal definition of a credit hour used for the purpose of awarding Federal student aid, however, some common minimum requirements that must be established and these should be consistent for all credit earned by instruction regardless of delivery method. Despite possible variation in pedagogical style, course materials, delivery mode, or location, courses offered within Penn State must include a minimum of 80% of the core content and learning objectives described in the most current course proposal as approved by Faculty Senate. The same courses may be offered across the university through various delivery modes and at all locations. Students complete courses that comprise a curriculum as outlined by academic units. Courses and credits applicable to particular degree programs are listed in the appropriate bulletins. Accumulation of credits does not automatically fulfill the requirements for a particular baccalaureate or associate degree. 42-99 Educational Credit for Training Programs in Non-collegiate OrganizationsĬourse credits may be acquired by instruction as defined by Section 42-20, by examination as defined by Section 42-50, or by transfer from other colleges and universities as defined by Sections 42-80 and 42-90.
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42-83 Temporary Extension of Credit Verification from Accredited U.S.42-82 (Acquisition of Credit) Accredited U.S.42-80 Credit by Transfer From Other Institutions.
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