Educational Credits in the USA and Credit Transfer from the UK and European Union

Igor F. Tsigelny

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Formation of credit units in the US, European Union (EU), and UK educational systems is described. The year credits in different countries and the US are compared. Formation of notional time for assessment of postsecondary education is discussed for the US, UK, and EU. The basis for credit transfer between these systems is explained.


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