Proposal for Introduction, Change or Elimination of Graduate Courses
Guideline on Attendance and Participation
Examples of Class Participation
Example of HIPAA Compliance Statement
Credit Hour Definition
The Graduate School utilizes the Federal definition of a credit hour as a guideline for
determining the credits associated with courses and programs.
Therefore, all certificate, MS, and PhD programs shall award 1 credit hour for:
1. A minimum of 15 hours, of 50 minutes each of instructor-led class time (lecture, seminar or
discussion) and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work;
2. A minimum of 30 hours each of supervised or independent laboratory time;
3. A minimum of 45 hours, of 50 minutes each of clinical instructional situations such as
practica, internships, and cooperative educational placements, when supervision is ensured and
learning is documented;
4. As based on the academic term.
Syllabi Statement Regarding Religious Accommodation
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) to provide academic accommodation for a student if a
student’s observance of a sincerely held faith-based or religious belief or participation in a religious
activity affects the student’s ability to take an examination as scheduled or to satisfy another
academic requirement. Request an accommodation in advance, before or at the beginning of each
course, experiential learning opportunity, or other activity, whenever feasible. Students who want to
request an accommodation per the III-5.10(A) UMB Policy Concerning the Scheduling of Academic
Assignments on Dates of Religious Observance; Campus Space for Faith-Based or Religious
Practices, it is essential that you correspond with your course instructor as soon as possible. For
more information, please email your course instructor.
