2013 – 2014 - Barton College

107 Special Academic ProgramsAdmission to Liberal StudiesTo be admitted to the Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree program one must:• Apply to enter the program.• Have a personal interview with the Dean of Accelerated Professional Programs.• Be enrolled through Accelerated Professional Programs and enrolled in no more than11 semester hours per semester, and have reached the 22 nd birthday.After review by the Office of Accelerated Professional Programs, the applicant is notified in writingof his/her admission status.Liberal Studies RequirementsIf the application is approved, then the student is assigned a primary advisor within the Office ofAccelerated Professional Programs. The student has a choice of two tracks.• Track A has areas of concentration in two primary departments. This track requires24 semester hours in each department and 12 semester hours of electives outside the twoprimary departments (24 + 24 + 12 = 60).• Track B has areas of concentration in one primary department and in two secondarydepartments. This track consists of 24 semester hours in the primary department and18 semester hours in each of the two secondary departments (24 + 18 + 18 = 60).In either of the tracks, an academic advisor is assigned in each of the departments. The courseselection must be approved by the respective departments and by the primary advisor. In all cases,the student must fulfill the prerequisites for courses identified for the B.L.S. course of study inaddition to the courses themselves.Academic Resources for Student SuccessAll Barton students are encouraged to meet regularly with their academic advisors, utilize studytime wisely, and assume responsibility for their own learning. Because Barton College is committedto student success, support services are available to assist students in developing their academicskills. In addition, our faculty members are available to meet with students outside of class todiscuss concepts, answer questions and suggest effective study strategies.Academic SuccessThe Office of Student Success offers counseling on academic progress and study skills development.Students seeking help with note-taking, test-taking, or other study skills can make an individualappointment. Staff members also advise students exploring majors or considering a change inmajor. The Office of Student Success houses books and computers dedicated to academic resourcesand practice tests for the GRE, LSAT, MCAT and Praxis I.