A.        90 - reserved for future use.

B.        91 - reserved for thesis and comprehensive exam

Thesis - a product of scholarly contribution to knowledge in the form of a study, experiment, survey, or creative work (for example, paper, presentation) given in the final undergraduate or graduate year.

Comprehensive examinations – examinations covering the entire field of major study given in the final undergraduate or graduate year.

C.        92 – reserved for research

Research – scientific or scholarly investigation separate from thesis work; the latter is included in the 91 credits.

D.         93 – reserved for future use.

E.        94 – reserved for special topics and seminar

Special topics and seminars  -  courses offered by faculty on an occasional basis only and not intended to be part of the regular offerings in the discipline.

F.         95 – reserved for experimental courses

Experimental courses – courses to be offered for the first or second time in order to evaluate their viability as part of the regular curriculum.

G.        96 – reserved for practica, field experiences, internships assistantships

Practica, field experiences, internships, assistantships, practical experience in a work environment that includes supervision by faculty and may include compensation.

H.         97 – reserved for exhibits, recitals, shows, portfolios, presentations and special
            projects

Exhibits, recitals, shows, portfolios, presentations and special projects – public exhibits, performances, and presentations that represent the finished product of student preparation and work.

I.           98 – reserved for future use

J.          99 – reserved for independent study and directed readings

Independent study and directed readings – study undertaken by student(s), under the direction of faculty, but without formal class meetings.