X. Course Numbering System: SFSU Course Review & Approval Guidelines

The University implemented the current course numbering system in September 1971. This system established framework within which the academic curricular units could organize their offerings. Some effort was made in 1971 to establish specific numbers to be used by all academic areas offering a common type of course (e.g. 699- undergraduate special study, 899- graduate special study, etc.).

 

Summary of currently assigned numbers
Course Numbers Type of course offering
0-99 Remedial and other Non-Credit Courses
100-699 Undergraduate Level Courses
100-299 Lower Division Courses
300-699 Upper Division Courses
700-999 Graduate Level Courses
700-899 Graduate Courses (Master's) and Advanced Credential Courses
900-999 Joint Doctoral Courses

 

 

The following numbers are reserved from the special uses indicated:
Type of Course Course Numbers
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 650-659

(Where there is only one C&I course, it must be numbered 650.)

 

 

Topics course - Assign the number of the approved generic course
Type of Course Lower Division Numbers Upper Division Numbers Graduate Level Numbers
Temporary course 274 (275) 674 (675) 874 (875)
Experimental course 277 (278) 677 (678) 877 (878)

 

Reserved Course Numbers
Type of Course Course Number(s)
INTERNSHIP/SITE ADMINISTRATION 892 Master’s Program
WRITTEN CREATIVE WORKS 893 Master’s Program
CREATIVE WORK PROJECT 894 Master’s Program
FIELD STUDY/PROJECT 895 Master’s Program
DIRECTED READING 896 Master’s Program
RESEARCH 697 (Undergraduate) & 897 (Graduate)
THESIS 898 Master’s Thesis
DISSERTATION 998 Doctoral Dissertation
SPECIAL STUDY 699 (Undergraduate) & 899 (Graduate)
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