Some lower-level courses have prerequisites. Usually, this level course requires prerequisite courses. Courses are structured so that a significant level of scholarship in the subject matter is attained by the student. UW Oshkosh offers courses for academic credit, courses for non-credit, and courses that award Continuing Education Units. The activity is a continuing education learning experience.
Content is organized and presented in a sequential manner.
There is a provision for registration and certification for individual participants. Minimum attendance, participation requirements, and appropriate evaluation criteria and procedures are specified for each program. A trial course may be offered no more than twice. A contract designating the specific area of study and the required learning activities must be agreed upon by the instructor and student and approved by the college and Graduate School, where applicable. Students then pursue the indicated topic of study independently with individualized guidance from the instructor.