2008-2009 Catalog - Virginia Wesleyan College

PLAN OF STUDY 21Additional Baccalaureate DegreeStudents may earn a maximum of one B.A. and one B.S.at Virginia Wesleyan by fulfilling the requirements of eachof the two degrees, either separately or concurrently, andmust present a minimum of 30 additional semester hours(beyond the first degree) in residence for the second degree.Of the additional 30 hours, at least 24 must be at the upperlevel and at least 18 must be in the major area. These 30semester hours must be traditionally graded. A studentpursuing concurrent degrees at VWC must earn aminimum of 150 semester hours. The grade point averageof a second degree, which is not earned concurrently, will beseparate from the grade point average of the initial degree.A degree cannot be earned by combining partialrequirements from a B.A. with partial requirements from aB.S. nor can a second degree be awarded with a major in thesame rubric as in the first degree. Graduation requirementsand limitations are the same for both baccalaureate degreesand may serve to fulfill the requirements of both degrees.All requirements in effect at the time of graduation must besatisfied. All holders of a bachelor’s degree will be subject tothe academic requirements and regulations for seniors.Such students will be eligible for scholastic awards andrecognition including Dean’s List, Honorable Mention List,and honor societies. Candidates for Latin honors must earna minimum of 60 semester hours at VWC.If in the judgment of the faculty in the major area, theearlier work of a student does not adequately cover morerecent advances or needs in the field, the student may berequired to repeat certain courses or otherwise make up thedeficiency. These requirements should be established at anearly date and must have the approval of the division chairin the major and be on file with the Office of the Registrar.Divisional StructureVirginia Wesleyan’s academic program is administeredthrough the Division of Humanities, the Division ofNatural Sciences and Mathematics, and the Division ofSocial Sciences. The divisional structure affordsopportunities for interdisciplinary communication andaction not normally afforded by a departmental structure.The disciplines included in each of the divisions are:The Division of HumanitiesArt/Art HistoryClassicsCommunicationsEnglishFrenchGermanHistoryJournalismMusicPhilosophyReligious StudiesSpanishTheatreThe Division of Natural Sciencesand MathematicsBiologyChemistryComputer ScienceEarth and Environmental SciencesEnvironmental StudiesMathematicsPhysicsThe Division of Social SciencesEducation/Special EducationGeographyHealth and Human ServicesHistoryManagement, Business, and EconomicsPolitical SciencePsychologyRecreation and Leisure StudiesSociology and Criminal JusticeAn Individualized Academic Program: Convincedthat students have differing needs, Virginia Wesleyan hasdesigned a flexible academic program. Approximatelyone-third of your courses will consist of general studiesrequirements, one-third will be electives, and approximatelyone-third will be in your major. In the case of interdisciplinarymajors more hours are normally given tofulfilling major requirements. Within the framework ofrequirements described below, you are encouraged to workwith your faculty adviser in designing a program of studieswhich will meet your particular needs.While the major responsibility for getting fully involvedin the academic program rests with you, the interchangewhich takes place between you and your instructors is avery important part of the learning process. Because thecampus is small, and because of their interest in students,you will find that faculty members are generally accessibleto you.GraduationRequirementsThe Program of General StudiesThe General Studies curriculum at Virginia Wesleyan isdesigned to enable each student to acquire basicproficiencies in and access to various modes of knowingwhich contribute to becoming a self-sufficient learner. Theprogram contains the following requirements:1. English (7 sem. hrs.)Students fulfill the two-semester English requirementby completing English 105 during their firstsemester and by completing a 200-level literaturecourse or the equivalent by the end of theirsophomore year. To complete the English 105requirement, students must pass the course with a“C” or better. Once they have completed the English105 requirement, students are eligible to enroll in a