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DDPD Contact Hour / Credit Hour Request
The number of credits awarded a course is based upon the total number of contact
hours. To calculate your credit hours, follow these guidelines:
|
1credit hour
|
15 contact hours |
|
2 credit hours |
27 contact hours |
|
3 credit hours |
36 contact hours |
|
4 credit hours |
48 contact hours |
For courses delivered in a combination of face to face (f2f) and online
instruction, it is important that the appropriate contact hours be met. Sixty
percent of the contact time must be with the instructor, whether it be f2f or
online interaction.
The online component must include academic activities related to accomplishing
the objectives of the course. Listed below are acceptable types of online
activities that may apply to the 60% rule:
- posted readings with chat around a set of questions
- viewing video clips with chat
- postings of assignments with threaded discussions1 credit hour