Course Level Definitions

Graduate-Level Courses (500-700 Level)
Graduate courses are progressively more advanced in academic content than undergraduate classes.
500- and 600-level (Master’s) courses prepare students for professional practice or advanced study in their field. These courses require advanced critical thinking, problem-solving, and synthesis of knowledge. They emphasize the application of theoretical concepts and research findings to real-world problems or scenarios. In these courses, students are expected to demonstrate their ability to analyze, synthesize, and apply knowledge in practical settings, such as through case studies, projects, or internships.

700-level (Doctoral) courses are designed to provide students with advanced, specialized knowledge and expertise within a specific area of study. In these courses, students are expected to translate research into practice and/or contribute new knowledge to the field. They focus on the development of research skills, critical inquiry, and the ability to design, conduct, and disseminate independent research and translational science studies.

The learning outcomes for courses at the 500, 600, and 700 level are predominately at the analyze, evaluate, and create levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy.