In a few instances, for example in some physical education courses, the amount of credit allowed is less than the hours for which the class is scheduled each week. Normally science laboratory sections meet two hours for one hour credit. Each degree offered by Delta State University requires the completion of a minimum of 128 semester hours credit and consists of several distinct components. The field of specialization selected by the student. Requirements vary from one field to another but average around 30-36 hours.
Some majors have a choice of concentrations.
A secondary field of specialization, amounting to 18-21 hours, selected by the student is required for most degrees. In some programs the professional education courses constitute a minor. These are courses selected by the student and are needed to supplement other components of the degree program. Electives are used to bring the total hours to 128. Three-hour classes are generally scheduled to meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for 50 minutes per session or on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 75 minutes per session.