Such courses must include at least 14 hours of instructional time and at least 28 hours of out-of-class assignments (homework) per course credit. Typical semester meeting patterns for a three-credit course involve three 50-minute class periods, two 80-minute class periods, or one 180-minute class period per week. Laboratories. These include at least 28 instructional hours per credit. During the semester, laboratories typically meet once a week for at least 110 minutes. Music Instruction. Consistent with guidelines provided by the National Association of Schools of Music, each Music Instruction (MUI) course requires half an hour of direct instruction per week over 14 weeks for each credit, with students expected to practice for an additional three hours per week. Independent Activities. Required hours for independent studies, internships, and tutorial studies are specified under policies about individualized courses. Online Courses. Online courses are conducted entirely online and have no requirements to meet face-to-face. Instruction can be synchronous, asynchronous, or a combination of the two. Courses, regardless of whether they follow the semester calendar or are offered in accelerated terms, must meet the same hours as equivalent face-to-face courses, described above. Typical instructional activities for this format and approximate equivalent instructional hours are available at www.lvc.edu/registrar. Hybrid Courses. Hybrid courses use a combination of online and face-to-face meetings and must meet the same hours as equivalent full face-to-face courses, described above. Online portions must follow requirements for online courses, specified above. Accelerated Courses. These courses meet in fewer weeks than the traditional semester format. They must meet the same hours as equivalent full semester courses, described above.
Transfer Credit UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER CREDIT A student applying for advanced standing after having attended another accredited institution shall send an official transcript to the Admission Office. If requested, the student must provide copies of course descriptions and/or syllabi. The Registrar’s Office will determine whether credits are transferable to Lebanon Valley College. Credits are accepted for transfer provided the grades are C– (1.670) or better and the coursework, including expected learning outcomes, is equivalent to or consistent with LVC curricula and standards. Transferred courses count for credit hours only and are not factored in the grade point average. Transfer institutions within the United States must be regionally accredited or hold accreditation from other, non-regional accreditors recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Coursework from non-regionally accredited institutions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis subject to the above requirements and, if applicable, may be accepted as elective credit. Coursework may satisfy Constellation LVC or major requirements with approval of the associate dean and director of curriculum and the appropriate department chair, respectively. Institutions
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