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History
- Policy Number: SP.16.002
- Version: Original
- Drafted By: Division of Academic Affairs
- Approved By: Academic Senate
- Approval Date: 12/6/16
- Effective Date: Fall 2017
- Supercedes: SP.01.003
Purpose
Replaces SP 01-03. Clarifies course numbering in light of the addition of graduate degrees, OLLI courses, and other developments since the school’s founding.
Background
The Curriculum Committee has attempted to make our policy on course numbering match current practices to the extent possible
Policy
Accountability
Academic Affairs
Applicability
Program Areas, Students
Definition(s)
None.
Text
Programs are expected to number their courses using this policy.
| Number | Level |
|---|---|
| 0-099 | Sub-collegiate (no college-level credit) Courses |
| 100-499 | Baccalaureate courses |
| 100-299 | Lower-Division Courses |
| 490-499 | Special Topics- variable topic/credit courses |
| - | Independent Research Course- variable credit |
| - | Directed Studies Course- variable topic/credit courses |
| - | Service Learning/Internship Course- variable credit |
| - | Senior Thesis Course- variable topic/credit courses |
| - | Undergraduate Capstone Course |
| 500-699 | Graduate and Teacher Credential Courses |
| 700-799 | [Reserved for future unseen uses] |
| 800-899 | Continuing education units[2] |
| 900-999 | Credit, non-degree courses |
| 1000-1099 | Non-credit, non-graded courses (e.g., OLLI) |
[1] State and federal financial aid for undergraduate students is restricted to use on undergraduate courses. Thus, courses for baccalaureate students with a numbering of 500 or higher makes it financially burdensome for students on financial aid.
[2] 800-899 and 900-999 are used for teachers to earn continuing education units (CEUs) or course credits for certification. As some school districts use CEUs, while others use credits, both are available at CI. The difference is in the amount of instruction time per unit or credit (10 for CEUs, 15 for credits).
Exhibit(s)
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