credit hour
noun
: the unit of measuring educational credit usually based on the number of classroom hours per week throughout a term
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An 18-month certificate curriculum tailored for non-degree students and requiring up to 39 credit hours will allow those outside of Tuskegee University to access training for a career in aviation.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Apr. 2024
Savers can spend hundreds, not thousands of dollars initially, to prepay just one credit hour.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 19 Mar. 2024
This premium compensates for the rigorous process of obtaining a CPA license, which includes meeting the 150 credit hour educational requirement, passing the CPA exam, and gaining relevant work experience.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024
For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 GPA (on a 4.00 scale).
—Becca Martin-Brown, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2023
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Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Apr. 2024
Savers can spend hundreds, not thousands of dollars initially, to prepay just one credit hour.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 19 Mar. 2024
This premium compensates for the rigorous process of obtaining a CPA license, which includes meeting the 150 credit hour educational requirement, passing the CPA exam, and gaining relevant work experience.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024
For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 GPA (on a 4.00 scale).
—Becca Martin-Brown, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2023
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“Credit hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credit%20hour. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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