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THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM
DEGREES THE CURRICULUM In keeping with the College’s mission, the academic curriculum is designed to develop in each of its students the high levels of competence in basic social, thinking, listening, speaking, reading, writing, mathematical, technological, and leadership skills that are the characteristics of an educated person. This curriculum consists of the General Education Program and 15 academic Major Programs. (See College Catalog for degree plans) Edward Waters College Degree Programs are composed of courses in the following categories: - General Education/Core Courses - Mission Requirements - Major Courses - Supportive Courses - Electives
CORE COURSE REQUIREMENTS College Success (2 hours) Credits EWC 100 College Success 2 Humanities and Fine Arts (6 hours) (Students choose any 2) HUM 201 Introduction to Fine Arts 3 English Composition (6 hours) ENG 101 Freshman Composition I 3 Oral Communication (3 hours) ENG 200 Fundamentals of Speech 3 Reading (3 hours) REA 202 College Mathematics (6 hours) MAT 104 College Algebra 3 MAT 105 Finite Mathematics 3 History (3 hours)
HIS 111 African American History 3 Social Sciences (3 hours) Choose 1 of the following PSY 210 General Psychology 3 SOC 250 Introduction to Sociology 3 Natural Science (7 hours) Choose 2 of the following; at least one course must include a lab.
BIO 251 General Biology with lab 4 ESC 201 Earth Science 3 PHS 201 Physical Science with lab 4 CHE 251 Chemistry 1 with lab 4 Computer Technology (3 hours) Choose one of the following CIS 101 Introduction to Computers 3 EDU 350 Instructional Technology 3
Biblical Studies (3 hours) REL 201 Intro to Biblical Studies 3 Health and Physical Education (2-3 hours) Choose one of the following
HPE 102 Personal and Community Health 3
Total 47 or 48 hrs Note: In certain major programs, students will substitute more advanced courses in the same disciplinefor that indicated above; e.g., Biology majors would take BIO 251 rather than BIO 101
The General Education Program/Core Curriculum The General Education curriculum forms the foundation upon which the rest of the baccalaureate programming is based. The curriculum is designed to provide opportunities for students to discover their academic strengths, interests, and capabilities. Students gain knowledge, skills and an understanding of educational principles and practices in the traditional liberal arts: humanities, fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences. Electives In many programs, provisions have been made for students to broaden their understanding of areas of study outside their major field, develop a recreational or vocational interest, or pursue a minor field of study. Students are, however, encouraged to develop a personal strategy for selecting electives, rather than selecting them randomly. In this endeavor, students should look across the curriculum to identify courses that will further their personal and professional goals. Supportive Courses Faculty in each major program have identified a set of 20-30 credits of further course work required for the particular degree. The work is selected to enhance and further develop ideas and skills of the major in a broader context. Major Courses Upon completion of the core curriculum, students select an academic area for concentrated study or major. The major, once completed, ensures that graduates are thoroughly prepared with the basics for a professional career and/or further study in a graduate or professional school. Students will complete approximately 30 credit hours of coursework in the major. These courses have been identified by the faculty as those necessary for the student to be competent in their respective discipline. Ideally, the process of selecting a major field should include consideration of personal interests, demonstrated abilities, academic achievements, and students' comparative advantages with respect to the field. MAJOR PROGRAMS v Biologyv Communications (Concentrations: English and Mass Communications) v Mathematics v Music (Concentrations: Instrumental Performance, Vocal Performance, and Sacred - Music) v Political Science v Psychology v Religion and Philosophy v Sociology Professional Programs v Business Administration v Computer Information Systems (Concentrations: Information Technology and Business & Management) v Criminal Justice v Elementary Education v Physical Education v Physical Education/Recreation v Organizational Management (CLIMB) MINOR PROGRAMS Arts & Sciences v Psychology v Sociology GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Graduation Requirements In order for a student to graduate from Edward Waters College, students’ must complete all requirements in a major concentrated course of study, in a given department, with a 2.0 GPA or higher. Students who have completed a minimum of 120 credit hours, have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, fulfilled departmental requirements for a major and have satisfied financial obligations are considered to be graduating seniors. For a baccalaureate degree to be conferred, the following general requirements must be met: 1. Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours with a 2.0 cumulative GPA to include Elective Courses (Link to Elective Courses). 2. Complete a minimum of 25% of the degree program at EWC. (Residency requirement.) 3. Complete at least 60 credits in a major field (to include 30 credit hours of Major Courses (Link to Major Courses) and 30 credit hours of Supportive Courses (Link to Supportive Courses) with at least six hours in courses numbered 300 or above. 4. Complete 47-48 credits of general education core courses General Education Program), to include the college Mission requirements 5. Demonstrate competency in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the basic use of a computer. 6. Satisfy all financial obligations to EWC. 7. Demonstrate acceptable character traits, behavior, and ethical standards. <Top of the Page> |
