Purpose: The course capacity policy sets guidelines regarding the number of students who may enroll in a course. The minimum and maximum course capacities are established, taking into consideration the quality of instruction, student experience, accreditation requirements, and fiscal responsibility. Students enrolled in the College should be allowed access to courses required by their major subject to available educational resources.
Minimum Course Enrollment: A minimum of six students must be enrolled in a course for the course to run. At the close of open enrollment, the Vice President of Finance will evaluate courses with fewer than six students. The VP of Finance will confer with the program deans of affected students to determine if alternate courses may be substituted or if the student requires the course for graduation. In extenuating circumstances, the course may be offered with fewer than six students, or an independent study course may be feasible. Exceptions may also be made for new programs and advanced certificate courses.
Maximum Course Enrollment: The following guidelines will be used to determine course capacity. If additional students want to enroll in the course, the VP of Finance will confer with the program deans and course faculty to determine whether to offer an additional session of the course. In extenuating circumstances, the dean may choose to allow additional students provided the safety of students and quality of instruction are not compromised.
- Face-to-Face Courses 40
- Online Courses 24
- Laboratory Courses
- AD Nurse (NUR) 10
- Nursing Simulation 10
- Practical Nursing (LPN) 10
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) 8
- Sonography (DMS) 6
- Anatomy & Physiology 20
- Microbiology 20
- Medical Assistance 10
- Clinical
- Prelicensure Nursing 8
Approved:______________________________________________________________________
Monika Bissell, DBA
President