Concord Offers 14 Degrees
CONCORD UNIVERSITY offers fourteen degrees: Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Tourism Management, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, the Regents Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geosciences, and Associate of Arts in Office Supervision.
Majors and Minors
For the Bachelor of Arts degree, majors are available in Advertising/ Graphic Design, English: Journalism emphasis, English: Literature emphasis, English: Writing emphasis, Geography, History, History: Philosophy emphasis, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Sociology with an area of emphasis in Correctional Rehabilitation, and Studio Art. For the Bachelor of Science degree, majors are available in Biology (general), Biology (preprofessional), Biology (recombinant gene technology), Chemistry (comprehensive), Chemistry (preprofessional), Mathematics, Mathematics Comprehensive, and Mathematics/Computer Science.
For the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, majors are available in Accounting, Administrative Systems, Finance, Management, and Marketing. A 3+1 Program in Allied Health Sciences: Prepharmacy and Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory is available.
Minors or emphases for both degrees, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science, are available in Appalachian Studies, Biology, Civic Engagement, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dramatic Arts, English: Literature Emphasis, English: Writing Emphasis, English: Journalism Emphasis, Geography, Geology, Health Promotion, History, Legal Studies and Prelaw, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Preactuarial Science, Psychology, Public and Non-Profit Administration, Social Work, Sociology, Speech/Oral Communication, Statistics, Studio Art, Recreation and Tourism Management.
Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees (but not degrees in Business Administration, Education, Communication Arts, Computer Information Systems, Recreation and Tourism Management, or Social Work) may be required to complete six hours in one foreign language or to demonstrate an equivalent proficiency. The BA/BS in Interdisciplinary Studies may require a foreign language. (See page 55 concerning the use of foreign language courses in the General Studies program.)
For the Bachelor of Science in Education degree, teaching fields are available in art, biology, business education, chemistry, early education, English, general science, health education, mathematics, elementary, early childhood special education, music, physical education, social studies, and special education multi-categorical. Multi-categorical Special Education grade levels available are either 5-Adult or K-6 with an additional core field. For example, if the teaching field is 5-Adult then multi-categorical certification will be 5-Adult. The multi-categorical Special Education is not available with art, business education, health, music or physical education.
Any person holding an earned bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher education is permitted to complete any of Concord’s majors, minors, or emphases and to have this recognition on his or her official permanent record.
BA/BS Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies at Concord University offer students the opportunity to design a course of study that meets a particular career or professional need not available in single existing degree programs. Scholars have long recognized that some of today’s most exciting career challenges cut across traditional specialties and demand expertise in more than one subject area. The BA/BS degree in Interdisciplinary Studies enables students to include as many as four different subject areas. This is not an appropriate degree option for the student undecided about a major. On the contrary, it is the ideal program choice for the student with a career plan that is multi-subject and professional goals that are quite specific. Students will work with a faculty committee drawn from his or her desired subject areas to insure that the overall plan is coherent, that every class is appropriate, and that every student will benefit from the total range of expertise and talent available on the Concord University faculty.
Examples
Examples of existing Interdisciplinary programs include:
—Music
—Public Administration
—Health Care Management
—Leadership and Entrepreneurial Studies
—International Studies
—Sports Management
How to Apply
Applications for the BA/BS Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies are available in the Academic Dean’s office.
Students must complete one semester of college before being admitted into the program. Each program of study must fulfill Concord’s Program of General Studies and must include an interdisciplinary program of study that comprises at least two disciplines [four permitted], at least 48 credit hours, and a minimum of 12 credit hours of upper level courses in each discipline. Up to 12 hours of internship, directed research, performance, or exhibition credit is permitted in the program.
Students must apply before completing 80 semester hours. To undertake an Interdisciplinary Degree, a student presents a written proposal outlining his or her goal and plan. The student’s adviser and four other faculty members selected by the student will evaluate the proposal. Faculty committee members must have the rank of Assistant Professor or higher. Each discipline in the concentration area must be represented on the committee. The committee will indicate whether the degree will be a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree.
The student must have an overall grade point average of 2.0 with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in each selected discipline prior to graduation. Each discipline must include a minimum of 12 hours of upper level courses (300 or higher). Completion of the degree program requires a minimum of 128 semester hours.
After the program of study has been designed, the courses listed on the application, and the appropriate signatures secured, all people signing the application must approve any changes in the program of study.
Regents Bachelor of Arts Degree (RBA)
The Regents Bachelor of Arts Degree Program is a non-traditional program at Concord University that is designed for adults who are interested in obtaining a bachelor’s degree. The holders of the Regents Bachelor of Arts Degree will meet comparable requirements for the more conventional baccalaureate degree, but will meet the certification in a different manner.
The RBA program may be appropriate for persons who have gained knowledge outside the traditional classroom setting that is comparable to the knowledge traditionally gained in the classroom. The student demonstrates knowledge through a written resumé of experiences that are evaluated by appropriate faculty members.
Based on these evaluations, recommendations are made to the Vice President and Academic Dean for the award of credit.
Admission to the RBA program is accomplished in accordance with the following regulations:
1. A student is considered for admission by submitting the statewide undergraduate admission application form to Concord University.
2. The applicant must complete the Concord RBA application.
3. The applicant’s high school class must have graduated at least four years prior to application.
4. A student already holding an accredited baccalaureate degree is excluded from the program.
5. A student may not be simultaneously enrolled in the Regents Degree program and another degree program. However, a student who is in another baccalaureate program and who is in good standing will be considered for admission into the Regents program after consultation between the Regents Program Coordinator and appropriate academic officers. Appropriate documentation shall accompany the transfer.
6. A student currently under suspension from any institution may not be admitted to the program until the suspension period has expired.
7. The Regents Program Coordinator will consider and rule on all applications for admission to the program.
Upon admission to the program a student may earn credit in several ways:
1. Credit earned in regular degree programs at Concord University or other accredited institutions of higher learning may be transferred into the Regents Degree Program. (State policies regarding transfer of credit between institutions will apply to students in the Regents Degree Program.)
2. PEP, CLEP, College-Level GED, USAFI, and similar testing results may be acceptable for credit.
3. Credits earned at distance from accredited institutions may be accepted.
4. Credit may be awarded based on work and/or life experience when requested by a student. The credit is awarded based on an evaluation of a resume and documentation of these experiences submitted to the Program Coordinator. There is a fee of $300 for this evaluation regardless of the number of hours credit awarded. This fee will be charged each time a student submits any subsequent assessment of work not included in the initial submission. A $10 per credit hour transcript fee, in addition to the evaluation fee, will be charged for each awarded and accepted hour. There is no upper or lower limit of credit awarded by this method.
Regents Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
Total credit hours 128
1. Upper Division Hours:
(300 level courses or above) 40
2. General Education 36
Which must include the areas listed below:
Communications 6
Humanities 6
Natural Sciences 6
Social Sciences 6
Mathematical Sciences or Computer Applications 3
Electives from the above areas 9
3. Elective Hours 52
Hours at Baccalaureate
Institution 56
Grade point average for graduation: 2.00
A student must earn 24 hours in the state system, including community colleges.
F grade forgiveness for college-level courses is afforded to persons admitted to the Regents Degree Program. This policy will be applied to failing grades received no less than four (4) years prior to the Regents Program admission date.
All prerequisites for courses must be met according to the Concord University Catalog.
Regents Area of Emphasis
Any student graduating with a Regents Bachelor of Arts Degree from Concord University may be eligible to receive an “Area of Emphasis” on their transcript for any of the degree granting programs in the University. Eligibility requirements include completion of a minimum of 15 hours of upper division courses (300 level or above) in a program of study with a grade of C or better in each course. At least 9 of these hours must be from Concord University. A request for an Area of Emphasis should be made to the Concord
University Regents Program Coordinator who will provide a form to initiate this process. The Coordinator will transmit this form to the appropriate discipline for approval. It should be noted that each area may have their own requirements for this designation and some may choose not to participate because of the nature of their degree program. The Vice-President and Academic Dean of Concord University will make final approval of the Area of Emphasis.