However, where differences in curriculum requirements or levels of academic rigor are made between diplomas issued in a particular jurisdiction, distinctions may be made.

A degree candidate must satisfactorily complete 24 credit hours of course work, including all core curriculum requirements and a writing seminar.

The population and sequence of these modules can be altered to meet the astronomy curriculum requirements of states or provinces.

Most of the students attend area community colleges to complete their basic curriculum requirements.

Other colleges or schools within a university could have different core curriculum requirements for their students.