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What is PAU’s credit hour policy?
PAU defines a credit hour as an amount of work represented by intended learning outcomes, verified by student achievement.
Palo Alto University (PAU) defines a credit hour as an amount of work represented by intended learning outcomes, verified by student achievement. Each credit hour typically corresponds to one hour of classroom instruction and two hours of out-of-class work per week, over a 10-week quarter. This policy applies to various types of academic work, including lectures, lab work, internships, and independent studies.
For detailed information, you can refer to the PAU Course Catalog.