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A course type identifies the instructional activity assigned to a course when it is created in CIM. It provides a shared understanding of the kinds of instructional activities students can expect in a specific course. Most courses are composed of a single type, though some may include multiple course types (for example, lecture, recitation or lab).

Courses should include multiple course types only when each type can be scheduled separately and follows a consistent meeting pattern. When setting up specific instances of a course in CLSS, the course type must align with what is defined in CIM.

In addition to describing instructional format, course types support institutional reporting and analysis by helping track student participation in specific kinds of educational experiences and the number of courses that provide them.

Because these designations are used for instruction and reporting, it is important to select the course type that most accurately reflects the primary activity of the course section. Take extra care when identifying course types tied to specific institutional metrics to ensure all qualifying offerings are categorized consistently and appropriately.

Course Type Definitions

The following course types have been identified and defined for use in UNL’s undergraduate colleges:

Activity (ACV) – A general instructional format involving active participation, such as those offered through the Rec Center (hiking, canoeing, CPR, etc.).

Clinical (CLN) – Supervised, hands-on learning in a professional health or legal setting focused on applying skills with real clients or patients.

Creative Activity (CAC) – Faculty-supervised production of creative work.

Field (FLD) – Structured, inquiry-based observation or data collection conducted outside a traditional classroom setting, in which students directly interact with natural, historical or cultural subjects. Activities involve firsthand data gathering (e.g., note-taking, specimen collection, behavioral observation) and exclude passive observation of professional or institutional environments.

Independent Study (IND) – Self-directed academic work completed under faculty supervision, typically with individualized objectives and outcomes.

Internship (INT) – Supervised professional experience in a workplace setting designed to integrate academic learning with practice.

Laboratory (LAB) – Hands-on experimental or practical work in which students apply disciplinary knowledge, theory or principles; typically associated with a lecture.

Lecture (LEC) – Instructor-led presentation of course content to convey foundational knowledge and concepts.

Practicum (PRA) – A for-credit academic course designed to bridge classroom theory with practical, hands-on experience in a specific professional field.

Professional Skill Development (PSD) – Instruction focused on developing applied, career-related competencies (e.g., communication, leadership, technical skills).

Recitation (RCT) – Small-group instructional sessions used to reinforce lecture content through review, problem solving or discussion.

Research (RSC) – Faculty-supervised investigation contributing substantively to scholarly or creative work.

Seminar (SEM) – An advanced, discussion-based course emphasizing critical analysis, student presentations and/or in-depth exploration of topics.

Studio (SDO) – Hands-on instruction in creative expression through production, critique and/or iterative work (e.g., art, dance, design, architecture).