2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

8. Proficiencies: All undergraduate students must demonstrate proficiency in reading, mathematics, and
computer use before the student files a degree plan. Students must demonstrate proficiency in written English
by the end of the third term at HBU.
Proficiencies may be met in the following ways:
Written English: The written English proficiency may be met in several ways:
a) Completion of ENGL 1313 and ENGL 1323 at HBU with a grade of ―C‖ or above
b) Placement out of ENGL 1313 and/or ENGL 1323 by Advanced Placement Exam or CLEP scores as
outlined in this HBU Catalog.
c) Receipt of transfer credit for courses equivalent to ENGL 1313 and 1323
Students must complete ENGL 1313 and 1323 proficiency by their third semester.
Reading: One of the following:
a) a SAT minimum verbal score of 550
b) an ACT minimum score of 22 on the Reading portion;
c) a score of 17 or better on the Pre-THEA Exam; or
d) a score of 230 or higher on the THEA Exam.
Mathematics: One of the following:
a) Math 1305, completed with a ―C‖ or higher
b) Math 1313, completed with a ―C‖ or higher
c) A higher level math course, completed with a ―C‖ or higher
Computer Literacy: One of the following:
a) Passing of a computer Proficiency Exam purchased at the HBU Bookstore, and taken by student from
their HBU Blackboard course.
b) Completion of CISM 1321, with a ―C‖ or higher
c) Receipt of transfer credit for a course equivalent to CISM 1321.
9. Major requirements are determined by the college or school in which the major resides. See the
appropriate college or school section of this Catalog. However, each major must include a minimum of
twelve (12) upper-level hours.
10. Undergraduate Degree Plan Declaration: Before 64 semester hours have been completed and once all
proficiencies, a student must see his or her advisor to complete and file an Undergraduate Degree Plan with
the Registrar‘s Office (only the Provost may provide a waiver for this requirement). Students who fail to
follow this policy will not be considered as a candidate for a degree, nor will they be allowed to register.
(See section on ―Degree Plans‖ in this Catalog.)
11. Application for Graduation: A student must file a graduation application at least two (2) semesters before
anticipated date of graduation. This may not be changed after registration for the second semester of the
senior year. Students need to see their advisor to begin this process.
12. Full-Time Status: The recommended full-time undergraduate student load is twelve to nineteen (12-19)
hours each semester. Students who wish to take over nineteen (19) hours must seek permission from their
faculty advisor and the appropriate college dean.
13. Smith College Requirements
A. Christianity Requirement: Christianity requirements include
CHRI 1313, Old Testament
CHRI 1323, New Testament
Three additional hours from CHRI 2333, Christian Doctrine, CHRI 2343, Christian Ethics, CHRI 2353,
Christianity and the World Religions, or CHRI/PHIL 2363, Christianity and the World Philosophical
Tradition.
B. Communications Requirement: These requirements are met by successful completion of:
ENGL 1313 and 1323, Composition and Literature I and II*
*To be eligible to register for ENGL 1313, student must meet at least one of these four requirements:
8 on the SAT essay
At least 500 on the SAT Writing section
At least 22 on the ACT English test
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