Redundancy Rule The Policy. Students are encouraged to seek diversity and breadth in their coursework. Diversity and breadth are possible only when courses are reasonably free of redundancy of content. Redundancy occurs when a student takes a course that covers topics substantially similar to topics covered in another course. Credit for redundant courses is not allowed.
Redundancy is determined by the appropriate academic department and the registrar.
Student records are periodically audited for compliance with University policy. When a student is found to have redundant credit, the student's record is adjusted to remove the duplication. The grade entering the grade average is the grade earned in the course for which credit is allowed. Examples of Redundant Course Content. Students and advisors should be aware of the following restrictions designed to prevent students from duplicating credit.