What is a curriculum?
A curriculum is a program of study leading to a degree or certificate. The College Catalog lists various programs of study in different majors or areas of emphasis consisting of particular courses and electives. Completion of the courses in a particular curriculum is one of the requirements for graduation. (Back to the top) How much time must I spend for a course in addition to time spent in the classroom (homework, class preparation, etc)? In general, for every hour spent in the classroom, students should spend a minimum of two hours in outside work. Therefore, students enrolled in 12 hours will be spending at least 24 hours in study outside the classroom for their courses. However, it is important to realize that courses vary in both the degree of difficulty and the policies of the instructor. (Back to the top) What time sequences do classes follow? Most classes follow either Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (MWF) sequence or a Tuesday and Thursday (T,R) sequence. Therefore, a three-cre