Rule 10-201-4.12 - CurriculumA. The quality, content, and sequence of each course, curriculum, or program of instruction, training, or study shall be appropriate to the purpose of the institution and shall be such that the institution may reasonably and adequately achieve the stated objectives of the course or program. Each program shall adequately cover the breadth of knowledge of the discipline taught and course work must build on the knowledge of previous courses to increase the rigor of instruction and the learning of students in the discipline. A majority of the courses in the areas of specialization required for each degree program shall be offered in organized classes by the institution. An institution may offer for-credit coursework that does not directly relate to approved programs, provided that it does not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of all courses.B. An academic associate degree must consist of at least sixty (60) semester credit hours or ninety (90) quarter credit hours and not more than sixty-six (66) semester credit hours or ninety-nine (99) quarter credit hours. A baccalaureate degree must consist of at least one-hundred twenty (120) semester credit hours or one-hundred eighty (180) quarter credit hours. A master's degree must consist of at least thirty (30) semester credit hours or forty-five (45) quarter credit hours of graduate level work past the baccalaureate degree.C. Courses designed to correct deficiencies, remedial courses for associate and baccalaureate programs, and leveling courses for graduate programs, shall not count toward requirements for completion of the degree.D. The degree level, degree designation, and the designation of the major course of study shall be appropriate to the curriculum offered and shall be accurately listed on the student's diploma and transcript.10 Miss. Code. R. 201-4.12