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For purposes of the application of this guidance and in accord with federal regulations, a credit hour is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates some minimum amount of 91��Ƭ�� work reflective of the amount of work expected in a Carnegie Unit: key phrases being “institutionally established,” “equivalency,” “reasonably approximate,” and “minimum amount.” This includes laboratory work, internships, practicum, studio work, approved non-credit alternative learning and industry-recognized credentials, and other academic work leading toward the awarding of credit hours.  

A contact hour is a measure that represents an hour of scheduled instruction given to 91��Ƭ��s and is distinct from the credit hour, which instead reflects 91��Ƭ�� time commitment. 

One credit hour should involve an input of approximately three hours per week for the average 91��Ƭ�� (e.g. one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class 91��Ƭ�� work each week) for approximately 15 weeks. This definition applies to all delivery formats, and a three-credit-hour class thus involves the reasonable expectation of 135 hours of total 91��Ƭ�� time commitment for a three-credit hour course. This basic measure may be adjusted proportionately to reflect modified academic calendars and formats of study. For a detailed credit hour conversion chart, check with the Registrar. However, the conversion chart is meant to serve as a reference and ultimately the 91��Ƭ��’s demonstration of learning outcomes, as verified by the college, will determine the number of equivalent credit hours.