Course Numbering

Kutztown University Policy ACA-007

  1. Purpose

    The purpose of this policy is to identify course levels for course numbering and provide guidelines for when undergraduate students may take 400-level graduate courses.

  2. Scope

    This policy applies to all courses, undergraduate students, and graduate students.

  3. Key words and phrases: 

    None.

  4. Policy & Procedure(s)

    000 – 399: Undergraduate courses.

    300 - 399: Upper-level undergraduate courses that are usually intended for majors in a particular discipline.

    400 – 499: Masters level/undergraduate courses open to undergraduate Juniors or Seniors who have either a grade point average of at least 2.90 or permission of the instructor.  If taken by an undergraduate student, the course is considered to be an undergraduate course; if taken by a graduate student, then the course is considered to be a graduate course.

    Courses at the 400-level that are taken for credit in an undergraduate program cannot be used or repeated for credit in a graduate program.  However, 400-level courses may be used for credit as part of a combined bachelor’s / master’s program.

    Individual master’s programs may limit the number of 400-level credits that can apply to the degree or require a specific number of 500-level credits for the degree.  Students should consult with their advisors before taking 400-level courses.

    500 – 699: Masters-level courses; may be taken by undergraduate students only by special permission.

    700 – 799: Post-masters/doctoral level courses.

    800 – 899: Courses transferred as electives.

    860-869 Transfer electives (graduate).

    900 – 999: Special courses (undergraduate).

  5. Effective Date

    Fall 2026

  6. Approved By

    Standing policy established before 1970
    University Senate – May 7, 2026
    University President – May 12, 2026

  7.  Last Revision
    August, 2009
    August, 2010
    August, 2011
    August, 2012 
    August, 2013
    November, 2014 
    August, 2016 
    August, 2017
    August, 2018
    August, 2019 
    August, 2020
    May, 2026