The following descriptions provide an explanation of the course numbering system and what constitutes lower or upper division and graduate level coursework as well as an explanation of C-classifications. Courses carrying no credit toward degree requirements. Graduate credit is not allowed for lower division courses. All courses taught at the university, except 1-unit activity classes in Kinesiology and Music must require a writing component. All written assignments at this level must include a strong research component.
Courses open only to graduate and postbaccalaureate students, or seniors with prior approval.
Graduate level courses require that all students assume primary responsibility for an investigation that will contribute to the objectives of the class and that they report, interpret, and defend their finds orally as well as in writing. Not acceptable for degree credit. Although assignment of C-classification is not necessarily a part of the curricular process, classifications may be affected by curricular changes, for example, by changes in teaching methods, course content, or course descriptions. Since C-classifications affect resources, recommendations for change should be initiated by departments and transmitted via the Dean of the Office to Academic Programs for approval. Catalog copy that contains sufficient description about teaching methodology to support the requested classification.