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3 credit hours (1 course) = 3 hours in class per week = 6-9 hours study time per week. 12 credit hours (4 courses) = 12 hours in class per week = 24-36 hours study time per week. Full time students enroll in 12 - 18 credit hours per semester. Part time students enroll in 1 - 11 credit hours per semester. The course load that is best for you depends on a variety of factors, such as other commitments, study skills, time management skills, and self discipline.
12 credit hours (about 4 classes) is considered a full time student. It doesn't necessarily go by hours because different classes have different schedules so it depends on what days and times you have it. Generally though 12 credits isn't too much of a work load. yshihiwn Â· 10 years ago.