Arkansas § 6-61-232 - Maximum semester hours required for a degree program.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-61-232 — Maximum semester hours required for a degree program., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-61-232. Maximum semester hours required for a degree program.
An associate degree program shall require no more than sixty (60) semester hours of lower-division college credit, which may be satisfied by completing the state minimum core curriculum under § 6-61-231. An associate degree program may require more than sixty (60) semester hours of lower-division college credit if prior approval has been granted by the board of trustees of the state-supported institution of higher education and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. A baccalaureate degree program shall require no more than one hundred twenty (120) semester hours of college credit, which shall include the state minimum core curriculum under § 6-61-231. A baccalaureate degree program may require more than one hundred twenty (120) semester hours of college credit if: Prior approval has been granted by the board of trustees of the state-supported four-year institution of higher education and the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board; or It is a requirement of an independent licensing or accrediting body. All required coursework shall count toward the associate of arts degree, associate of science degree, associate of arts in teaching degree, or selected baccalaureate degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 6-61-232
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-61-232 cover?
Section 6-61-232 ("Maximum semester hours required for a degree program.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 6-61-232?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 6-61-232" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 6-61-232 apply to my situation?
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