Course Numbering System

(Effective Fall 2000)

0001–0999— Non-credit college preparatory and remedial courses. Courses below the 1000-level are not counted towards degree requirements.
1000–1999— Introductory studies, normally on Freshman-level. Course assignments require or reinforce basic competency in speaking, writing and critical thinking.
2000–2999— Intermediate studies, normally on Sophomore-level. Courses may require prerequisites on the 1000-level. Course assignments require or reinforce speaking, writing and critical thinking skills at a level above basic competency.
3000–3999— Advanced level studies, normally on Junior- or Senior-level, taken especially by majors in the departments offering the courses. Courses may require pre- or corequisites. Course assignments require and reinforce mature speaking writing and critical thinking skills.
4000–4599— Specialized studies on Senior-level and designed especially for majors in the departments offering the courses. Course assignments require and reinforce excellent speaking, writing and critical thinking skills, responsibility and initiative.
4600–4699 Internships
4700–4799 Independent Studies
4800–4899 High level research courses
4900–4999 Senior Seminars and Capstone Studies.
5000–5999— Graduate-level courses.
6000–7000— Doctoral-level courses

Note: All Honors Program and Business Honors courses are numbered as 2900- or 3900-level and designated with an "H" as part of the number.