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DDPD Academic Semester Calendar
The semester for a course is determined by the ending date - for example, a
class starting December 1, 2011, and ending March 1, 2012, would be listed as a
Spring 2012 course.
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Spring: |
Summer I: |
Summer II: |
Fall : |
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1/1 - 5/8 |
5/9 - 6/30 |
7/1 - 8/15 |
8/16 - 12/31 |
NOTE: Classes should be scheduled to end approximately 2 weeks prior to
the semester ending date to allow sufficient time for completion and submittal
of grades.
If your proposed course begins and ends within two weeks of the Central Michigan
University (CMU) semester end date, the course will be established in the
following semester.
DDPD Credit Hours
The number of credits awarded a course is based upon the total number of contact
hours. To calculate your credit hours, follow these guidelines:
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1 credit hour
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2 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
4 credit hours |
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15 contact hours |
27 contact hours |
36 contact hours |
48 contact hours |
For courses delivered in a combination of face-to-face and online
instruction, it is important that the appropriate contact hours be met. Sixty
percent (60%) of the contact time must be with the instructor, whether it be face-to-face 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
DDPD Course Desginator
Course designators indicate which academic department will be reviewing and
approving the syllabus and awarding the credit.
- General educational professional development courses for teachers fall under the
EDU 508 course designator.
- Courses geared for school administrators fall under the EDL 592 course
designator.
Please contact your CMU client services representative if you are unsure which
course designator should be assigned to your syllabus.