Undergraduate courses offered by SBU are divided into four categories. In general, the following may be considered guidelines:
1000 level courses are primarily for freshman students. Courses with the number 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954 or 1955 meet the general education requirement for that area.
2000 level courses are primarily for sophomore students and those students with essential prerequisites or backgrounds.
3000 level courses are primarily for junior students and those students with essential prerequisites or backgrounds.
4000 level courses are primarily for senior students and those students with essential prerequisites or backgrounds.