How do college credits work?

Question

I want to start attending community college to work towards my Liberal Arts degree. For example, to get an A.A. degree it says I must complete English 101 and that it's worth 3 credits. It says that it would be 3 hours. So does that mean I'd have 3 HOURS TOTAL, or 3 hours of class for many many weeks? If it's just ONE block of a 3 hour class it'd be super easy-too easy. That's why I think I must be misunderstood. Hehe. If anyone knows, I'd appreciate your input. Thanks!

Answer 1

its 3 hours of class many times a week for a few months

Answer 2

It means in most colleges that it would be a 3 hour class. 3 hour means that the class would count 3 credit hours toward your coursework. For example to graduate with your degree you may need 121 hours so the English will count toward 3 hours toward that 121 leaving with 118 hours left. Usually the class will last a semester at most schools and you will meet for 3 hours during the week. It could be three times a week or for one day a week for 3 hours. Hope it helps

Answer 3

That three hours mean...
Actually, it really depends...
The units are actually how they would calculate the tuition fees for the class.

If it meant to say "semester/quarter hours", it usually means that it's hours/day or week that a class might take in a day/week. But it really depends. It depends on the instructor.. the department.. and the school..

Just think of what you could trade by paying $60/unit... I believe they're raising it? Some are $72/unit.

Forgot to add that they make 5-10 minute breaks per hour they teach/schedule. So it would actually mean 2.5 hours rather than 3 in reality.

Answer 4

English 101 is a full semester class.
Your best bet is to go to the college ahead of the start time. You will need to take a couple of tests in the lab on the computer. This will enable them to decide which level of learning you are at. That way, you won't end up in a difficult class, way over your head.
Then, make an appointment with a councelor there, and tell them what your goals are, and the time you have available each week to dedicate to school.
Then, once they have given you their help and suggestions, go to the financial aid office and pick up the paperwork of available grants. The best thing about grants; you don't have to pay them back. Pick up and fill out the paper for the BOGG grant so that registration is free.
Now...........go to the registration window and you are on your way!!!!
Don't make the mistake of biting off more than you can chew. Start with just a couple of serious classes, and take a fun one or two. Then, once your feet are wet (so to say), you will know what to expect next semester.
Congratulations on your decision to go back to school. You can never go wrong with education.
Good luck to you.

Answer 5

different schools offer the schedules different, some have one day with 3 hours of class, some 2 days for an hour and a have, some 3 days for an hour. you should also check (if you haven't already) with the college you want to get your bach. degree at to make sure they will accept ALL the classes you are going to take, you may find that it's going to be pointless to get an associates, sometimes it's easier just to go straight through. but definitely make sure your credits will transfer-to anywhere-you may not end up going to your school of choice. i took classes at a cc in texas for 2 years and now they're not going to count for anything since i'm not finishing school in texas like planned! you should talk to/send an email to the academic advisor at the cc and the school where you plan to get your bach. and if you're still in hs talk with the couselors, they might be able to help you! i hope this helps a little :)

Answer 6

I think they are just using the term "hours" instead of the word "credits". The hours that you earn really have nothing to do with the actual amount of hours per week or per semester you spend in class. Most of my 3 credit classes were 14 weeks long, 2.5 hours a week in class.