Baccalaureate Degrees A B C D E F G H Program Gen Ed Core Major’s Major Core Major Concentration Optional Optional Entire and Prerequisites (courses Guided (if offered) Minor Electives Degree Component University from Gen Ed common to all Electives Program Freshmen Core students in (choose Seminar OR Major major from…) Requirement Requirements regardless of that Satisfy concentration) Gen Ed Core SCH of 42 to 44 0 to 16*# 18 to 42 0 to 30 6 to 30 15 to 24 0 to 48 Program Component Subtotal A = 42 to 44# C + D = 30 to 60 # = 0 to 30 ~ F + G 0 to 48 (subtotal must equal at SCH Range least 30 sch) F + G = H (A + C + for Groups – D + E) of Program Components Total A = 42 to 44# C + D + E = 30 to 60 F + G 0 to 48 120^ # Note: Courses in B are a subset of A ~ Note: Zero because some bachelor’s degree programs do not have a concentration. Total of C+D+E cannot equal more than 60 sch ^ Note: Some bachelor’s programs may receive permission to exceed 120 due to licensure requirements *Note: Exceptions may be made for licensure, program accreditation, and special program requirements Majors total program design demonstrates coherence, sequencing of courses, not a mere “appropriate bundling of credits, so that student learning is progressively more advanced in terms of assignments and scholarship required and demonstrates progressive advancement in a field of study that allows students to integrate knowledge and grow in critical skills” (SACSCOC Resource Manual, CS 2.7.2 -p. 19) Minors minors should be optional, unless required by specialized program accreditor, licensure, or other special program requirements. Existing majors with a required minor can request an exception to the Dean and then the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Concentration shall differ from the major core in required coursework by at least 6 sch and not more than 30 sch. Cease use of specializations, tracks, options, areas of emphasis, unless required by specialized program accreditation or state licensure. If required, the university will adopt one type (ie. Licensure Track) Master’s Degrees
Baccalaureate Degrees A B C D E F G H Program Component Gen Ed Core and University Freshmen Seminar Requirement Major’s Prerequisites from Gen Ed Core OR Major Requirements that Satisfy Gen Ed Core Major Core (courses common to all students in major regardless of concentration) Major Guided Electives (choose from…) Concentration (if offered) Optional Minor Optional Electives Entire Degree Program SCH of Program Component 42 to 44 0 to 16*# 18 to 42 0 to 30 6 to 30 15 to 24 0 to 48 Subtotal SCH Range for Groups of Program Components A = 42 to 44# C + D = 30 to 60 (subtotal must equal at least 30 sch) # = 0 to 30 ~ F + G 0 to 48 F + G = H – (A + C + D + E) Total A = 42 to 44# C + D + E = 30 to 60 F + G 0 to 48 120^ # Note: Courses in B are a subset of A ~ Note: Zero because some bachelor’s degree programs do not have a concentration. Total of C+D+E cannot equal more than 60 sch ^ Note: Some bachelor’s programs may receive permission to exceed 120 due to licensure requirements *Note: Exceptions may be made for licensure, program accreditation, and special program requirements Majors total program design demonstrates coherence, “appropriate sequencing of courses, not a mere bundling of credits, so that student learning is progressively more advanced in terms of assignments and scholarship required and demonstrates progressive advancement in a field of study that allows students to integrate knowledge and grow in critical skills” (SACSCOC Resource Manual, CS 2.7.2 -p. 19) Minors minors should be optional, unless required by specialized program accreditor, licensure, or other special program requirements. Existing majors with a required minor can request an exception to the Dean and then the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Concentration shall differ from the major core in required coursework by at least 6 sch and not more than 30 sch. Cease use of specializations, tracks, options, areas of emphasis, unless required by specialized program accreditation or state licensure. If required, the university will adopt one type (ie. Licensure Track) Master’s Degrees
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