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Quick Question about College Credits

Wiley45

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Anyone want to help me answer a quick question?

In comparing 4 year degree programs at two different schools, I've noticed that one requires 160 credits while the other requires 120. The programs contain similar subject matter and both involve 3-credit courses, so why such a difference in number of credits required?
 

Alwar

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Are they in the same state? I don't think credits have universal regulation even at the state level. That does seem like a big difference though.
 

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College credits aren't regulated at a state level? Weird. For some reason, I thought they were. OK, well, I guess if that's the case, the amount of credits must just vary from school to school. All the schools I've seen have been around 120, so maybe that's why I was confused. Thanks. :)
 

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College credits aren't regulated at a state level? Weird. For some reason, I thought they were. OK, well, I guess if that's the case, the amount of credits must just vary from school to school. All the schools I've seen have been around 120, so maybe that's why I was confused. Thanks. :)

It may vary by state or vary by whom they are accredited. I think Yale even has their own unique diploma system--like they don't call it a "bachelors degree" but have their own set-up. I think it was Yale, might be MIT. :newwink:
 

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I think it was Yale, might be MIT. :newwink:

Hah. :)

I checked, and the school with the 160 credit program belongs to a state with other 120 credit programs, so it must depend on who gives accreditation.

Me + educational system = dazed rodent ramming around in maze.
 
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