The table below provides estimates for the total amount of time needed
for each hour of class. This is helpful in determining the amount of credits
you should take based on the total amount of time you have available.
Minimum time commitment/hours
per week*
Credits
In Class +
Studying =
Total
1
1
2
3
2
2
4
6
3
3
6
9
4
4
8
12
5
5
10
15
6
6
12
18
7
7
14
21
8
8
16
24
9
9
18
27
10
10
20
30
11
11
22
33
12
12
24
36
13
13
26
39
14
14
28
42
15
15
30
45
16
16
32
48
17
17
34
51
18
18
36
54
* includes class hours and minimum study hours required to be successful