2007-2008 Academic Catalog

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• Credit for Prior Learning
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• Professional Studies Course Descriptions

Degree Completion Major and Minor Requirements

Degrees

George Fox University confers these undergraduate degrees within the School of Professional Studies: bachelor of arts and bachelor of science.

A major is successfully completed when all major courses are completed with no grade below a C- and with a major GPA of 2.0 or above. A minimum of 36 semester hours within the major must be completed in residency. All bachelor's degrees at George Fox University require the successful completion of a minimum of 126 semester hours.

Admission to a Major

With 78* approved semester hours, students apply to the major and once accepted, join a group (cohort) of no more than 20 students. Each cohort completes the remaining classes together, providing mutual support and motivation.

Students complete an application to the School of Professional Studies. Application and materials must be received no later than four weeks prior to start of cohort classes. Application materials include:

• Application for General Admission along with accompanying documents (if not previously submitted).
• Two recommendations (one academic or personal, and one professional).
• A written essay that demonstrates competency needed for success in the program. (Students who have successfully completed optional course MGOL 285 Personal and Professional Assessment do not need to complete a writing sample.)
• A proposed plan to finish any remaining general education or elective credits.
• Management and Business Information Systems students will also demonstrate preliminary competency in Information Science by successfully passing an examination.

*Students entering with at least 31 approved semester hours first take additional classes and pursue Prior Learning strategies to fulfill general education and elective requirements. Advising from the department is available and encouraged.

Selection of a Minor

Students enrolled in the School of Professional Studies have the option of pursuing a minor in a subject related to the student's major. Usually a minor consists of an approved group of courses with no fewer than 18 semester hours, 6 of which must be upper-division credit. Requirements for minors are listed in this catalog.

A minor is successfully completed when all minor courses are completed with no grade below a C- and with a minor GPA of 2.0 or above.

Majors