Fall Courses
What is the difference between Credit and Non-Credit
Courses?
Credit courses can be used to fulfill degree requirements, for
professional development, or to improve your academic credentials.
These courses are graded and are transferable to other regionally
accredited colleges and universities.
Non-credit courses are excellent for learning new skills or hobbies
for personal and professional improvement. Students who complete
these courses earn a certification of completion in each course.
Although the courses are not usable toward a degree, the benefits
of taking these classes can show up both in your personal life and/or
work experience.
Dates for Fall 2006 Credit Courses
Full Semester -- August 21- December 14
- A typical three credit daytime classes meets Monday, Wednesday,
Friday for 50 minutes or Tuesday, Thursday for 1 hour 15 minutes.
A typical three credit evening classes meets one evening a week
for 2 hours 45 minutes or two evenings a week for 1 hour 15 minutes.
First Mod -- August 21 - October 17
- A typical one credit classes meets 2 days a week for 50 minutes.
A typical three credit class meets 2 days a week for 2 hours 45
minutes.
Second Mod -- October 18 - December 14
- A typical one credit classes meets 2 days a week for 50 minutes.
A typical three credit class meets 2 days a week for 2 hours 45
minutes.
No Classes will be held on September 4-5, October 16-17, or November
22-24.
The week of December 11-14 is finals week. Class meeting times
differ during finals week to allow for a two hour exam time in each
course. See the final
schedule for details.
What is the maxiumum credit load for a regular semester?
You should not take more than 18 credit hours in a regular semester.
If your goal is to finish in normal time frame for the degree, it
is recommended to keep an average of 15 credit hours a semester.
Normal classes vary between one to five credits, but most are worth
three credit hours. Consultation with a faculty advisor or staff
in the Advising & Career Center is strongly recommended before
registering for more than 15 credits.
Course Numbering System (Credit Based Courses)
When looking at the course schedule, each course has an abbreviation
such as ENGL 111 for English Composition. The number listed indicates
the difficulty level of the course as noted below:
| 030-099 |
Courses designed to prepare student for
college level Math or English. |
| 100-299 |
Courses designed for first and second year
undergraduates. |
| 300-499 |
Advance undergraduate courses designed for
juniors and seniors. These courses may require introductory
work in the field as a prerequisite. |
| 500-599 |
Courses designed primarily for
graduate students. |
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Where do I find a description for a credit based course?
Descriptions for credit based courses are found in the Mesa
State College Catalog. The description may include a list of
other courses that should be taken as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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