A seminar is generally designed for research or advanced study by the students and credit cannot be earned by completing only the required number of contact hours. To meet requirements, additional time must be spent in relevant activity leading to papers, projects, or examination that can be evaluated as part of the basis for credit. Seminars require a minimum of ten contact hours for each credit granted. Undergraduate students spend a minimum of two hours of outside preparation per contact hour. Course requirements should reflect this level of outside work.
Graduate students spend a minimum of three hours of outside preparation per contact hour.
Course requirements should reflect this level of outside work. Seminars may carry from one to nine credits, depending on the number of credits that are approved in the university catalog for the prefix chosen. Both undergraduates and graduates may enroll in these courses. If you choose this option, please verify with the Division of Extended Programs that the prefix you wish to use is approved as a slash course. There must be clear distinction between undergraduate and graduate course requirements and evaluation standards.