Section 40403 - Required Residence(a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, 30 semester units (45 quarter units) shall be earned in residence at the campus granting the degree. Twenty-four of these units (36 quarter units) shall be earned in upper division courses and 12 of the semester units (18 quarter units) shall be in the major.(b) Extension credit (often associated with professional development activities) or credit by evaluation shall not be used to fulfill any requirement prescribed by this section; provided, however, that the Chancellor may designate specified extension courses that may be offered for residence credit and may establish policies and procedures under which residence credit may be earned by evaluation. Academic credit earned through extended education may be applied toward the degree requirements.(c) When the circumstances of an individual case make it appropriate, the appropriate campus authority may authorize the substitution of credit earned at other campuses or institutions for residence credit.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 40403
1. Amendment filed 2-10-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 6). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 18.
2. Amendment of NOTE filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).
3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 8-9-2012; operative 8-9-2012 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2012, No. 32). Note: Authority cited: Sections 66600, 89030 and 89035, Education Code. Reference: Sections 66600 and 89030, Education Code.
1. Amendment filed 2-10-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 6). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 18.
2. Amendment of NOTE filed 3-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 12).
3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 8-9-2012; operative 8-9-2012 pursuant to Education Code section 89030.1. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2012, No. 32).