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# KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

# CREDIT HOUR POLICIES

### 1. Policy

## Semester Credit Hour

For traditional courses, a semester credit hour represents one clock hour of instruction (or two clock hours of laboratory) per week and two hours of student work per week for a minimum of fifteen weeks (or equivalent). For online classes, each semester credit hour would represent a minimum of three hours of instruction and/or student work per week for a minimum of 15 weeks (or the equivalent) to meet learning outcomes appropriate to the level of the course. Some courses in art, music, physical education, and other areas are calculated according to the accreditation standards in the particular area.


<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td colspan="2">COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM
The following system is to be used to ensure consistency in the numbering of courses.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">100-199
Freshman Students
Taken by any student who satisfies the prerequisites or obtains the consent of the instructor; Does not carry graduate credit.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">200-299
Sophomore Students
Taken by any student who satisfies the prerequisites or obtains the consent of the instructor; Does not carry graduate credit.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">300-399
Junior Students
Taken by any student who satisfies the prerequisites or obtains the consent of the instructor; Does not carry graduate credit.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">400-499
Senior Students
Taken by any student who satisfies the prerequisites or obtains the consent of the instructor; Does not carry graduate credit.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">500-999
Graduate Students Only</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">600-699
Graduate Students Only
Seminar and independent study courses.</td></tr></table>

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# KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES


<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>700-799</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Graduate Students Only</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Thesis and research (professional) project courses.</td></tr></table>

2. Entities Affected

Academic Affairs

3. Policy Owner/Interpreting Authority

Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs

4. Related Policies

5. Statutory or Regulatory References