Institute Policies

Continuing Education Unit Policy

A continuing education unit (CEU) is the standard unit of measurement used in Design Study Institute's non-degree professional certificate programs to quantify the amount of contact hours required to achieve the student learning outcomes of a course.

One CEU unit requires 600 minutes of instructional time. Instructional time refers to periods of direct, supervised learning activities led by a qualified faculty member or teaching assistant. Instructional time can include such activities as classroom lectures, supervised studio work sessions, viewing pre-recorded videos, or participating in guided discussions.

Common Calculations for CEUs at the Design Studies Institute include:

For 2 CEUs:

  • Instructional Time Per Term: 1,200 minutes (20 hours)

For 4 CEUs:

  • Instructional Time Per Term: 2,400 minutes (40 hours)