Course Numbering System

“Upper-division” is a status given to students who have completed all lower-division (100 and 200 series) courses, including any stated pre-requisites for the program, and who are currently enrolled in 300 and 400-series courses. Upper-division courses are advanced, specialized, in-depth, and emphasize problem-solving, analytical thinking, and theoretical applications beyond the introductory level. These courses often build on the foundation provided by the skills and knowledge of lower- division courses. Upper-division courses may require the student to synthesize topics from a variety of sources and may require greater responsibility or independence on the part of the student. Masters’ courses begin at 500 and 600 series.