To earn 128 credits, students commonly take 16 credits per semester. Courses at Carroll College are typically 4-credit courses. Taking 16 credits per semester means taking 4 courses per semester. A 4-credit course usually equals 4 hours of lectures per week. Students taking 16 credits per semester will spend an average of 16 hours in lectures per week.
Some courses require additional lab work.
In addition, students will spend approximately 16-20 hours per week on readings, research and writings. Carroll College is a liberal arts college, which gives students the opportunity to develop a broad academic basis. The core-curriculum consists of courses in English, Math, and Computer Science. The Liberal Studies curriculum consists of courses in natural and social science, art and humanities. These course are chosen from a pre-determined menu.