Joplin, MO: CBSA Type: Metro: CBSA Division: CBSA Division Name: CBSA Population: 175,518: CBSA Division Population: 0: MSA: 3710: MSA Name: Joplin, MO MSA: PMSA: PMSA Name: City State Key: W16370: Preferred Last Line Key: W16370
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.
How many years in college equals 36 credit hours? Most colleges require you to take at least 12 credits to be considered a full time student. Therefore if you were a full time student attending a college it would take you a m â¦ aximum of 3 semesters or a year and a half in college.