2009-2010 - Bowie State University

Maternity Nursing 45 3
New Rule of Reason LG 3
Health Support II 45 4
Differences in NURS Care C 45 4
Business Policy PF 3
Corporate Finance 45 3
Production/Operations Management 45 3
Life Span Dev Psychology 45 3
LG=Letter Grade
PF=Pass/Fail
Students should forward their ACT/PEP score reports to the Office of Admissions for evaluation.
Credit by Examination – Challenge Examination
Students wishing to gain credit by demonstrating their prior mastery of the content of a course, must
pass a “challenge examination.” Challenge examinations are prepared and graded by the academic
department responsible for the course for which the credit is being requested. If a passing score is
obtained, credit is awarded, but no grade is assigned. Credit is designated on the student’s transcript as
“CR.” Students must contact the chair of the department responsible for courses for which they are
seeking credit. The following conditions apply:
1. Students must be admitted and matriculating at the University;
2. Students must register and pay for the course prior to the end of the Add/Drop period.
3. Credit by examination courses cannot be used as a basis for removing incomplete grades
and withdrawals or as a basis for changing grades; and
4. No examination may be attempted more than once.
GRADUATION AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The graduation ceremony at Bowie State University is held at the end of the fall and spring semester.
Bowie State University awards the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. The degrees are
conferred and noted on the academic transcript at the end of the fall and spring semesters and at the
end of the summer session.
All undergraduate records are closed no later than six weeks after the official date of graduation. There
will be no changes made on the permanent academic records after this date.
Graduation Application
Students expecting to complete graduation requirements by the end of the fall or at the end of the
summer session, must complete the online Graduation Application by the published deadline date
located in the Schedule of Classes each semester.
Degree Requirements
Degree requirements vary according to the major content area completed in an academic discipline. The
academic departments are responsible for establishing and disseminating clearly defined degree
requirements. Specific degree requirements are described in this catalog under each academic
department. For example, national examinations may be required by various departments as a part of
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