Undergraduate Catalog (PDF) - Caldwell College

INTERDISCIPLINARY MINORSCaldwell College offers the following interdisciplinary minors: Pre-Law, Art Direction,Copywriting, Graphic Design, Internet Communications and Media Production.THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHOULD BE NOTED:1. At least nine credits to be used toward a minor must have been taken atCaldwell College.2. No more than two courses from the student’s major concentration or core requirementsmay be included in the minor.3. Students are referred to the individual department or program for the specificrequirements for that minor.Certification ProgramsCertification programs are valuable options for students who want a competitive edge in theircareers. Certification programs may be taken by both matriculating and non-matriculating(non-degree) students. At least one-half of the credits for certification must be taken atCaldwell College. Students are referred to the individual department or program for thespecific certification requirements.PROGRAMS OF STUDYSecond DegreeA candidate for a second degree, holding a prior Caldwell College degree, must complete aminimum of thirty-three (33) Caldwell College credits above the number of credits needed forthe first degree and which must include the requirements of the major other than those takenfor the first bachelor’s degree.Candidates for a second degree, holding a prior degree from another regionally accreditedinstitution, must complete a minimum of 45 Caldwell College credits which include all requirementsof the major.Second degree candidates are accepted on a space-available basis as determined by theappropriate department. Students accepted for this program register as undergraduates andare subject to the rules and regulations affecting undergraduates.Degree ApplicationAll candidates are expected to submit an application for degree completion well in advanceof their anticipated completion date. The last day to file for a degree is as follows:EXPECTED DATE OF DEGREE COMPLETION APPLICATION DATEMay November 1August February 1December May 1Failure to submit an application on time may result in re-application for the nextdiploma-award date.43