Academic Credits

Each course is assigned a number of credits based on the time obligated for formal enrollment in that course. The allocation of credits is normally according to the following formula:

One credit represents a) one hour of classroom work per week; or b) two or three hours of laboratory per week; or c) three to five hours of clinical experience per week for a semester.

In certain instances a student who has been accepted into a degree program may present evidence that would suggest that he or she may be eligible to receive credit for a course or courses either through aggregate educational experience or through some combination of occupational experiences. In such cases, an application for a credit-by-examination must be made within the first two weeks of a semester and be approved by the student's Department Head.

The head of the department offering the course will assign a faculty member who will discuss the subject area to be tested with the student and administer the test. A fee is required from the student for each examination administered under this policy. The fee is $25 per credit hour. The credit-by-examination will be comprehensive in nature.

Grades for credit-by-examination will be either "pass" (E grade) or "no pass," with full course credit granted for a grade of "E" (pass). A student receiving a grade of "no pass" in an examination representing a required course will be required to satisfactorily complete that course. Prior to 2005, students who passed a credit-by-examination were issued a "P" grade.

A student who has previously received a failing grade in a course (or less than “C” for transfer) may not request credit-by-examination in that course. See Program Residency Requirement. Financial Aid does not cover courses for which a student earns credit through Credit by Examination.

Credit for experiential learning is available only through the Associate in Science in General Studies program. If a matriculated student in this program receives credit for experiential learning and later transfers to another NHTI degree or certificate program, that student must complete the required courses in the new program or take the appropriate credit-by-examinations. Exceptions to this policy may be made through consultation with the specific department head involved and the approval of the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Financial Aid does not cover courses for which a student earns credit through Experiential Learning.
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Revised June 12, 2008