A full-time course load is between 12 and 15 credits per semester, and since many courses are assigned 3 credits that means you will be taking 3-4 classes at a time. Here is an example of a well-balanced first term schedule, covering some typical “core” classes:
- Composition 101
- College Algebra
- Intro to Psychology
- Intro to Fine Arts
- History 101
A part-time course load can vary, but may be around 6 credits per semester. A well-balanced part-time schedule might look like this:
- Composition 101
- College Algebra
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