2009–2010 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor

Concordia University Ann Arbor 2009–2010 Academic Catalog
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Guidelines for Individualized Majors and Minors
Students may design individualized majors or minors if the existing curriculum does not meet their specific
needs. Such sequences must be consistent with the mission and purpose of Concordia University. The number
of credits required must be consistent with the number required in standard majors or minors at Concordia
University, Ann Arbor. The following additional criteria apply:
a. The quality of the proposed major or minor must be comparable to that of generally approved
majors or minors;
b. Two-thirds of the major and one-half of the minor must be at the upper level;
c. No more than one-third of the courses offered for the major/minor may be in General Studies;
d. No more than one-third of the credits may be accepted in transfer;
e. Independent studies and internships are limited to forty percent of the major or minor;
f. Students must take courses from more than one faculty member.
Students take the initiative in designing the curriculum. Students prepare a one-to-three word title and rationale
for their design, with a listing of courses to be completed. The design may be disciplinary in nature,
interdisciplinary, or thematic. It may stand alone as a sequence. If a minor, it may offer collateral support for a
primary sequence or career goal. Students select one or more advisors and obtain approval of the division(s)
involved in the major or minor upon recommendation of the advisors. The Vice President of Academics
oversees the process, approves each individualized major and minor, and initiates evaluation through the
Assessment Committee.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Revisions in degree requirements and academic regulations take effect on the first day of July following their
adoption by the faculty and the Board of Regents. Students at Concordia University will normally follow the
degree requirements and academic regulations in effect at the time of their admission; however, a student who
changes a major, minor, or program may be required to follow the requirements in effect at the time of the
change. Such a decision would be based on the availability of required courses and may be appealed to the
appropriate dean. Revised requirements by government agencies or certification associations may influence the
student’s degree requirements regardless of previously stated requirements.
Students are expected to read the regulations of the University and to conform to them. The student, not the
University or any member of the faculty or staff, is responsible for meeting the requirements for a degree.
Petition forms for the substitution or waiver of a requirement are available from the Registrar and must be
approved.
Registration and payment of fees imply an agreement by the student to conform to regulations of the
University. Failure to meet obligations to the University, financial or otherwise, will be cause for refusal to
issue a degree, transcript, and/or diploma.
Final responsibility for meeting all graduation requirements rests with the student.
Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.)
All students must complete the following requirements described below to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Proficiency Requirements*
General Studies Core
Major(s)/Minor(s)/Program(s)
Major(s) and/or Minor(s) – minimum: 30 credits
Senior Project: 1-5 credits
0-10 credits
37 credits
30+ credits
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