Credit Hours Policy

The School of Dentistry utilizes the Federal definition of a credit hour as a guideline for determining the credits associated with courses and programs. Therefore, the DDS program shall award 1 credit hour for: 1. A minimum of 15 hours, of 50 minutes each of actual class time (lecture, seminar or discussion), exclusive of registration, study days and holidays, and twice out of class time; 2. A minimum of 30 hours, of 50 minutes each of supervised or independent laboratory time, exclusive of registration, study days, and holidays, and once out of class time; 3. A minimum of 45 hours, of 50 minutes each of clinical instructional situations such as practica, internships, and cooperative educational placements, when supervision is ensured and learning is documented; 4. As based on the academic term (first year- 35 weeks; second year- 35 weeks; third year- 43 weeks; fourth year – 41 weeks).

Reviewed: August 1, 2016