Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Many noncredit classes earn participants Continuing Education Units (CEUs) - a nationally recognized measure of skills or work-related training. These courses meet established criteria, including “responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction.” One CEU represents 10 class hours of participation in courses so designated. They are identified in this schedule by the words “CEUs awarded” in the course description. Certification of CEUs earned will be mailed to all students who successfully complete a qualifying noncredit course. Refer to the Student Records Policy for information on obtaining a student record.

Academic Credit

To receive academic credit, you must register for a credit course. If you would like a credit schedule, call the Admissions and Enrollment Development office at 410-777-2246. For details on telecourses, online and distance learning courses, call 410-777-2464. For Weekend College, call 410-777-2976. If you wish to attend a credit class for your own enrichment, without the pressure of tests or exams, you may audit the course. You do not earn academic credit for a course you audit. For information, call the Records and Registration office at 410-777-2241.

Credit/Noncredit Share

Selected courses may be taken for either academic credit or on a noncredit basis. For credit registration information, call 410-777-2241. If you are enrolled in a credit/noncredit share as a noncredit student you will not earn academic credit. However, with the instructor’s written permission, you may transfer to credit status during the first three weeks (or nine classroom hours) of the course. Continuing Education staff can explain the simple transfer procedures.

Student Records Policy

The Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development complies with provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (Buckley Amendment) of 1974 (Public Law 90-247 as amended) and any regulations which may be promulgated thereunder. The division will permit students to inspect their continuing education records, limit disclosure of these records to others without a student’s prior written consent and provide students with the opportunity to seek correction of these records where appropriate.

To obtain a copy of your continuing education student record, please fax, mail or deliver in person a signed written request to Records and Registration Office, 101 College Pkwy, Arnold, MD 21012, 410-777-2849 (fax). Requests must include student's name, former name (if applicable), AACC ID or social security number, and full address.

A student has the right to file a written complaint concerning the division’s alleged noncompliance with federal regulations by contacting the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act Office (FERPA), Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202.