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All Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ degree and certificate programs are approved by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). The Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s credit-hour calculations for degree and certificate programs follow NYSED guidelines, which are based on the U.S. Department of Education\u2019s definition of credit hour.<\/p>\n

The faculty in each school is responsible for all aspects of the curriculum and degree program requirements. Each school has a faculty curriculum committee that reviews proposed new and revised courses and degree programs, including the credit hours associated with each.<\/p>\n

See below for further details regarding Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Policies for Credit Hours for Online Teaching and the Simon Business School.<\/p>\n

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