Not being used to the American system (and now wishing to use it) am I right in saying that a course completed over a term which consists of around 36 classes is worth about 3 points in most American universities. EG A course in the French Revolution (36 periods) assessed by Coninuous Assessment 10% and final exam (90%) all done through an accredited Irish university. I know many will say that its hard to be specific but if there is a general idea it would be very helpful. I am trying to calculate costs of completing the degree as quickly as possible through Excelsior through a combination of previous and portfolio credit, ECE CLEP GRE exams and maybe 30 points of a selection of history courses (preferably LSU) and to have it all done by the end of April - I have time off work so think it will be OK to get it done. As soon as I get started on the actual work I will keep a blog on my website so others starting can maybe check it out. If anyone knows of any place where I can do a group of accelerated history or religion accredited courses please feel free to let me know. Thanks in advance
The US system has two methods of measuring credits: the semester system and the quarter system. Under the semester system, for our 3 credit course in the French Revolution, you would attend class three hours a week for fifteen weeks. Under the quarter system, you would attend class for three hours a week for ten weeks. Under the semester system, one would accumulate 120 hours for the bachelor's, 30 for the master's, and 60 for the doctorate (30 of coursework and 30 of dissertation). Under the quarter system, one would accumulate 180 hours for the bachelor's, 45 for the master's, and 90 for the doctorate (45 of coursework and 45 of dissertation). Another good general rule of thumb is 10 pages of writing for each 1 hour of credit.
