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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS<\/div>\n
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Course listings are included with the departments and program information below. Course descriptions can be found on the degree requirements page for each program or on the College Catalog page.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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Special Topics Courses<\/h4>\n

From time to time, departments may offer Special Topics courses using the following course numbers: 190\u2013198, 290\u2013298, 390\u2013398, 490\u2013498, 590\u2013598, 690\u2013698, 790\u2013798, 890\u2013898. Special Topics courses are formal courses that are not listed permanently in the curricula and that are infrequently offered. These courses examine comparatively narrow subjects that may be topical or of special interest. Several topics may be taught in one term or academic year. A specific course title shall be used in each instance and shall be so noted on the student record.<\/p>\n


\n<\/strong>Discontinuance of Courses<\/h4>\n

The College reserves the right to withdraw or discontinue any course.<\/p>\n


\n<\/strong>Credit Hours<\/h4>\n

A credit hour is a unit to measure academic progress. Â鶹Æƽâ follows the credit hour requirements established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), which comply with policies set forth by the federal government and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.<\/p>\n

LVC follows a semester system with the fall and spring semesters consisting of approximately 15 weeks, which includes one week for final exams. Some courses, particularly those meeting in an accelerated format, follow a different calendar while adhering to the same instructional time requirements as fall and spring semester courses. Regardless of the course calendar followed, all courses must hold the required instructional time according to the following instructional methods:<\/p>\n