"credit hours" refers to the number of hours a student needs to spend studying, attending classes, or participating in other educational activities in order to earn a specific amount of credit towards their degree or certificate. Full definition
Yes, up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate course work can be transferred if approved by the program director in conjunction with the faculty lead for the course being substituted. (education.uiowa.edu)
The cost of a college education really comes down to the cost per credit hour. (studentloanhero.com)
Additionally, some states require undergraduate students to take a specified number of credit hours in predetermined areas. (teach.com)