Curriculum Hours Calculator
Calculate total instructional hours for a curriculum or program based on course count, hours per session, and weeks in term.
Total Curriculum Hours
384
Total Curriculum Hours vs Number of Courses
Formula
## How to Calculate Curriculum Hours Total instructional hours measure the amount of contact time in a program. ### Formula **Total Hours = Courses x Hours per Session x Sessions per Week x Weeks** ### Standards - One credit hour = 15-16 contact hours per semester - A 3-credit course = ~48 contact hours - Full-time semester (15 credits) = ~240 contact hours
Exemplo Resolvido
8 courses, 1.5 hours per session, 2 sessions/week, 16 weeks.
- 01Weekly per course = 1.5 x 2 = 3 hours
- 02Weekly total = 8 x 3 = 24 hours
- 03Hours per course = 3 x 16 = 48 hours
- 04Total curriculum = 8 x 3 x 16 = 384 hours
Perguntas Frequentes
What is a contact hour?
A contact hour is one hour of instructor-led teaching. Typically, 1 credit hour equals 50 minutes of contact time per week for 15 weeks.
How do labs affect curriculum hours?
Lab sessions are typically longer (2-3 hours) but may earn fewer credits. A 1-credit lab might have 3 contact hours per week.
What about online courses?
Online courses must meet the same contact hour requirements, but instruction may include asynchronous activities like videos, discussions, and assignments.