Graduate Catalog 2019-2021
Graduate Catalog 2019-2021 > Academic Policies > Credit
Georgia College uses the Carnegie standard to determine the appropriate amount of credit awarded for undergraduate and graduate course work. Academic credit is awarded in semester credit hours. Semester credit hours will be granted as follows:
Lecture, seminar, and recitation courses:
Laboratory and studio courses:
Supervised independent study, research, individual studio, private lessons:
Practicums, internships, student teaching:
Courses conducted through alternative delivery methods, including, but not limited to, online, hybrid, and distance education, should be structured so that the total number of minutes of instruction and out of class work is equivalent to that of a traditional face-to-face class.
Fully and partially distance classes must be approved through a formal institutional faculty review process and must demonstrate that the learning outcomes and level of student achievement are equivalent to a traditionally delivered course. Hybrid courses need to undergo the standard course review process. Courses offered in an abbreviated format are expected to contain the same number of minutes of instruction and out of class work as classes scheduled for a full term. Departments may present educational justification for departures from this policy to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. This policy is consistent with Federal Guidelines established in 34 CFR 600.2, as well as University System of Georgia Policy 3.4.1.
Academic Policies