17:  The bachelor’s or undergraduate level degree programs must provide sufficient time, content coverage, student effort, and student-faculty interaction to assure that the learning goals are accomplished.  [UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONAL LEVEL]

Basis for Judgment:

• Expectations will vary dependent on the educational practices and structures in different world regions and cultures.

-         In the USA, for example, the bachelor’s or undergraduate level degree normally represents the equivalent of four years of full-time study subsequent to the completion of a 12-year pre-collegiate education.

-         In several European countries, for example, the bachelor’s or undergraduate level degree normally represents the equivalent of three years of full-time study subsequent to the completion of a 13-year pre-collegiate education.

-         Variations in educational expectations, length of academic years, pedagogies, and other educational features will give rise to other patterns.

• The Peer Review Team will need to judge the appropriateness of the educational level expectations taking into account the context and mission of the school.

Guidance for Documentation

• Show that undergraduate level degree programs fulfill expectations appropriate for the context and mission of the school.