College Advisors speak of credit hours.

This term is based on the ancient idea that sitting in a classroom one hour per week for 16 weeks transmits a given amount of knowledge.

Today hybrid courses meet half as much time and on-line courses may never meet at all. Courses completed makes more sense.

Completing ...

___20 Estrella courses = Associate Degree
_+_20 more University courses = Bachelors Degree
_+_12 more University courses = Masters Degree
_+_36 more University courses = Doctorate Degree
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