Question

a. what is a \credit hour\?
b. what is a \contact hour\?
c. how many credits per semester do most full - time students take?

1. go to the \majors\ tab to answer the following question.

a. what is a \major\?

1. go to the \degrees\ tab to explore different types of college degrees.

a. what are the two categories of undergraduate degrees?
b. associates degree
i. a.a. =
ii. a.s. =
iii. where can you get this type of degree and how long does it take?
c. bachelors degree
i. b.a. =
ii. b.s. =
iii. b.e. =
iv. where can you get this type of degree and how long does it take?

Explanation:

All answers are standard definitions and common practices in U.S. higher education, which align with the core concepts of college academic structure and degree pathways. Each response addresses the specific question with concise, widely accepted academic and institutional details.

Answer:

a. A credit hour is a unit measuring academic workload, typically representing 1 hour of in-class instruction plus 2 hours of out-of-class work per week over a semester.
b. A contact hour is the actual number of hours a student spends in direct, supervised instruction with an instructor (e.g., in a classroom, lab, or lecture).
c. Most full-time students take 12 to 18 credit hours per semester.
3a. A major is a focused area of academic study that a student commits to, requiring completion of a set of specialized courses to earn a degree.
4a. The two categories of undergraduate degrees are Associate's Degrees and Bachelor's Degrees.
4b i. A.A. = Associate of Arts
4b ii. A.S. = Associate of Science
4b iii. Associate's degrees are typically earned at community colleges, technical colleges, or some four-year colleges; they usually take 2 years of full-time study to complete.
4c i. B.A. = Bachelor of Arts
4c ii. B.S. = Bachelor of Science
4c iii. B.E. = Bachelor of Engineering
4c iv. Bachelor's degrees are earned at four-year colleges and universities; they usually take 4 years of full-time study to complete.