Transcript Maryville University

Documenting Student Learning
Outcomes and Work per Credit Hour
Based on guidelines presented in GEN-1106 (March 18, 2011)
 “Guidance to Institutions and Accrediting
Agencies Regarding a Credit Hour as
Defined in the Final Regulations Published
on October 29, 2010”
 Compliance with Maryville University credit
hour policy and Federal Guidelines (34 CFR
Section 668.8).
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Documentation of expected student
learning outcomes, and
 Table summarizing the minimum number
of clock hours anticipated for students to
meet the expected learning outcomes for
the course.
 Target is 135 hours of TOTAL
engagement for a 3-credit-hour course.
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Hours presented in the table provide estimates for
the average time required for completion of course
components.
1 hour class
2 hour class
3 hour class
1 hour lab
2 hour lab
1 hour clinical
1 hour studio
Hours of Instruction Outside of Class
Minimum
Work Minimum
Total Hours per
Semester Unit
15
30
45
15-60
45-90
Variable
30-45
45
90
135
45
90
45
45
30
60
90
Variable
Variable
Variable
15
Minimum requirements:
 1 credit hour is defined as 15 hours of in-class or
online instruction accompanied by a minimum of 30
hours of out-of-class preparation, research, and
assignment completion.
 An equivalent amount of work in other academic
activities as established by the institution (these
could include laboratories, studio work, practica,
clinicals or other academic work leading to the award
of credit hours) may be substituted for the 15 inclass/online and 30 out-of-class minimum hours.
 Hours listed may exceed minimum requirements.
Individual students may require additional
time to successfully master topics,
complete projects, or to comprehend
required readings.
 Students who are engaged for the
minimum hours listed in the table are not
guaranteed a specific level of success in
the course.
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Thirty (30) hours of out-of-class
preparation, research, and assignment
preparation per 1 credit hour is typical.
 Average reading time for a college student
is 250-350 words per minute, which is
about one page of a textbook.
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Hours of Instruction1
Classroom
Labs
Studio
Field Experience (Clinical, Practicum)
Hours of Instruction Subtotal
Hours of Student Work Outside of Class2
Required Discussions/Conferences/Fieldwork
Classroom Preparation
(Readings/Practice/Assignments/Tutorials/Problems)
Quiz Study, Exam Study and Take Home Exams
Projects (Research/Papers/Presentations)
Hours of Outside Work Subtotal
TOTAL HOURS
Clock
Hours
Course Title: EDL 738: Policy Making and Leadership in
Higher Education
Number of Credit Hours: 3
Learning Outcomes:
 Understand the historical perspective of American higher
education governance
 Learn how to create “partnerships” for economic and
political gain
 Appreciate the challenges of leadership at all levels of the
college or university
 Develop critical leadership skills in the areas of
collaboration and decision making
 Acquire the skills needed to lead long-term, strategic
planning.
Hours of Instruction1
Clock
Hours
Classroom
30
Labs
Studio
Field Experience (Clinical, Practicum)
Hours of Instruction Subtotal 30
Hours of Student Work Outside of Class2
Required Discussions/Conferences/Fieldwork
Classroom Preparation
15
45
(Readings/Practice/Assignments/Tutorials/Problems)
Quiz Study, Exam Study and Take Home Exams
Projects (Research/Papers/Presentations)
45
Hours of Outside Work Subtotal 105
TOTAL HOURS 135
Class meets 2 hours per
week for 15 weeks.
Class expects 1 hour per
week of time on the D2L
Discussion Board.
Readings are dense. Some
weeks are heavier than
others, but it is reasonable
that students will spend
approximately 3 hours per
week (on average) reading for
class.
There are 3 major papers, 1
minor paper and a classroom
presentation required for this
course. These will likely
require approximately 45
hours to complete, although
for many students it could
take longer.
Hours of Instruction1
Clock
Hours
Classroom
37.5
Labs
25
Studio
Field Experience (Clinical, Practicum)
Hours of Instruction Subtotal 62.5
Hours of Student Work Outside of Class2
Required Discussions/Conferences/Fieldwork
Classroom Preparation
45
(Readings/Practice/Assignments/Tutorials/Problems)
Quiz Study, Exam Study and Take Home Exams
30
Projects (Research/Papers/Presentations)
Hours of Outside Work Subtotal 75
TOTAL HOURS 137.5
Class meets for three 50minute sessions per week
for 15 weeks.
Lab meets 1 hour 40 min.
per week for 15 weeks.
Some readings are heavier
than others. It is reasonable
that students will spend
approximately 3 hours per
week (on average) reading for
class.
Studying for tests & quizzes
will likely require
approximately 30 hours to
complete, although for many
students it could take longer.
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If you have questions about completing the
Credit Hour chart, feel free to contact any of
the following:
Program Director
Assistant/Associate Dean of your school/
college