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Mission Statement Introduction Student Academic Procedures Academic Policies Satisfactory Independent Study, Department and Course Listings Anthropology/ Admission and People Officers of the
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GENERAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSThe Academic Program It is possible to earn a bachelor of arts degree at Albertson with a major chosen from a variety of fields. If preferred, students who major in the natural sciences (biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics) or in physical education may be awarded a bachelor of science degree. The responsibility rests with students to see that their programs of study satisfy all the requirements for graduation listed in the catalog. Advisors and members of the faculty and staff will assist in any way possible. The Liberal Arts Education The purpose of the liberal arts education is to provide students with the means to secure that body of knowledge and those ways of knowing that are necessary to live a life of freedom: a life in which they are able to seek out truth about the world, human society, and a meaningful life, and to make responsible choices. To this end, the course of study at Albertson College has three components:
In fulfilling the General Graduation Requirements, students are introduced to the liberal arts, which are fundamental to all ways of knowing and will help students understand the relationships of the various disciplines of human knowing, their goals, methods, strengths and limitations. In fulfilling the requirements of a major (and a minor if the student so chooses) students become more thoroughly acquainted with one branch of knowledge, either a specific discipline or an interdisciplinary grouping. While one purpose of the major is often to prepare students for more advanced study in the field or for a career, the major also deepens students’ understanding of all branches of human knowing by their learning more completely to master one. Finally, in choosing courses as electives students are encouraged to augment their main course of study and further explore ways of knowing outside it. With the exception of the Advanced Writing requirement, the following should be completed in the first three years insofar as possible. These are minimum requirements. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Candidates for graduation in spring or summer of any year must make formal application in the Office of the Registrar not later than November of the preceding year. Candidates for graduation in fall or winter must make formal application no later than May preceding their graduation. Candidates for graduation under dual-degree programs must make formal application not later than October of their junior year. GENERAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Students may qualify for graduation under the General Graduation Requirements of any year in which they are regularly enrolled, provided the catalog listing the requirements went into effect not more than six years prior to the year of graduation. Foundations of Knowing Certain disciplines within the liberal arts are fundamental to all ways of knowing. With the exception of Advanced Writing, courses that fulfill these requirements should be taken as early in the student’s career at Albertson College as possible. WRITING (4 to 6 credits) COLLEGE COMPOSITION ADVANCED WRITING (3 credits) MATHEMATICS (3 credits) CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION CIVILIZATION (6 credits) Premodern Civilization Modern Civilization CULTURAL DIVERSITY (3 credits) PERSONAL FITNESS (1 credit) DISCIPLINES OF KNOWING The other liberal arts may be organized by specific areas of study and methodology of knowing. Students should fulfill these requirements in their first three years of study at Albertson College. NATURE NATURAL SCIENCES (7 credits, from two different disciplines and
including one laboratory course) PHYSICAL EDUCATION (2 credits, from two different activities) SOCIETY MEANING AND VALUES LITERATURE (3 credits) PHILOSOPHY (3 credits) RELIGION (3 credits) FINE ARTS (5 credits from at least two different disciplines; one
course must be a "theory" course.) UPPER-DIVISION COURSE WORK. A MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY See departmental requirements. NOTE: Departments may require transfer students to complete an approved amount of course work (ordinarily at least one-fourth of the requirements) at Albertson before majors can be certified. INDEPENDENT WORK. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS 2. A grade-point average of 2.00 in the major field (a) in the Albertson record and (b) in the entire undergraduate record. 3. If the student graduates with a minor, a grade-point average of 2.00 in the minor field (a) in the Albertson record and (b) in the entire undergraduate record. For purposes of calculating grade-point averages, only those courses which are applicable to the Albertson degree are considered. RESIDENCE COURSES DEPARTMENTAL RESTRICTION OTHER CREDIT LIMITATIONS 2. 18 credits of P grades may be counted. (See Pass-Fail regulations.) 3. 12 credits may be counted in correspondence and extension courses. Note: Students wanting assurance that such courses will be acceptable upon transfer or will fulfill college requirements should consult the registrar in advance. Seniors should note possible conflict with the residence requirement. 4. 62 credits (93 quarter credits) from all junior college work may be counted. 5. Credit by examination. Albertson does not grant credit by examination or for prerequisites met by challenge, prior experience or instructor permission. 6. Double use of courses. With the approval of the departments concerned, a student may use a course to fulfill the requirements of more than one major. A student may use a cross-referenced course to fulfill major requirements.
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