SECTION 1: CURRICULUM ISSUES

• 1.1.0 Authority of the Faculty
• 1.2.0 Course Numbering-Academic Dean
• 1.3.0 Overload Exemption-Academic Dean

1.1.0 Authority of the Faculty

Faculty Constitution, Article III, Section 1  

Matters concerning additions, deletions, or modifications in the college curriculum are considered by the faculty committee on educational policy and curriculum (EPCC). Final decision and action rests with the faculty.

1.2.0 Course Numbering-Academic Dean

Course numbers should generally correspond to the level of the content in the course. A 100-level course is generally thought to be an introductory course. A 200-level course may be more focused and require some prerequisite experience. A 300-level course will typically be for students with extensive knowledge of the subject. All courses are expected to be academically rigorous.

1.3.0 Overload Exemption-Academic Dean

(revised 09/27/2023)

The normal course load for students in a semester is four 4-credit courses. Students are allowed to take an additional two credits of coursework for a maximum of 18 credits per semester without incurring an overload charge. Students wishing to take a fifth four-credit course would be charged two credits as overload. A small number of courses, mostly music lessons are overload exempt, as these courses carry an additional fee for the lesson.