ACADEMIC AFFAIRS POLICY
Section:
300
Section Title:
Academic Affairs
Policy Name:
Credit Hours
Policy Number:
300-R
Approval Authority:
Provost
College Policy Executive:
Chief Planning Officer
Responsible Executive:
Provost
Responsible Unit:
Office of the Provost
Date Adopted:
February 2012
Date Revised:
1.
Policy :
All Ramapo College courses must adhere to regulations and
Policies on credit hours established by the U.S. Federal
Government, the State of New Jersey, and the Middle States
Commission on Higher Education. Following those policies, the
College recognizes that a credit hour approximates an amount
of student work typically required to meet the stated learning
outcomes of a course, learning experience, or competency for
which credit is awarded. Thus, the College permits maximum
flexibility in determining credit-hour equivalencies afforded by
federal, state, and accreditation regulations and policies.
2.
Reason for Policy:
To ensure the consistent academic rigor of all Ramapo College
Courses.
3.
To Whom Does The Policy Apply: To all faculty, staff, and students at Ramapo College.
4.
Related Documents:
Policy 300-R – Credit Hours
Regulations of the U.S. Department of Education, Guidelines
Of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and
State Guidelines.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS POLICY
5.
Contacts:
Policy 300-R – Credit Hours
Office of the Provost (201-684-7529)