Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6A-10.0242 - Procedures for Determining the Level at Which Courses Shall be Classified

Baccalaureate upper-lower divisions. The following procedure shall be followed to distinguish lower division (freshman or sophomore) courses from upper division (junior or senior) courses. University and Florida College System institution curriculum committees shall deliberate course proposals. Institutional procedures for study, review, and decision making shall be followed. The procedures shall include deciding the level at which the courses shall be classified.

(1) Criteria to identify baccalaureate lower division shall include:

(a) General education courses required to earn an associate of arts degree and for which there is consensus that the courses should be offered within the first two (2) years of baccalaureate programs.

(b) Introductory courses open to all students.

(c) First course in a sequence and in which nonmajors may enroll.

(d) General survey courses open to all students.

(e) Courses designated to meet requirements of Rule 6A-10.030, F.A.C.

(f) Courses designated to teach the skills identified in Rule 6A-10.0316, F.A.C.

(g) Physical education activity courses.

(h) Courses offered in the first two (2) years of a required four-year sequence program major and the first year of a required three-year sequence program major.

(2) While not exhaustive, the criteria establish intent, which further guides decision making. The institution's recommendation regarding upper and lower division classification shall be indicated in the submission of the course for entry in the statewide course numbering system. Should any institution object to the level designated, it may appeal to the Articulation Coordinating Committee after first attempting resolution with the statewide course numbering system.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6A-10.0242

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02(1), 1007.24(2) FS. Law Implemented 1000.03, 1001.02, 1004.65, 1007.22, 1007.24 FS.

New 7-13-83, Formerly 6A-10.242, Amended 1-4-94, 11-21-05.

New 7-13-83, Formerly 6A-10.242, Amended 1-4-94, 11-21-05.