Academic Degrees

DEGREE PROGRAMS

The undergraduate division of the university offers the Bachelor of Arts degree, the Bachelor of Science degree, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, and the Bachelor of Music degree to students completing a prescribed four-year course of study and the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree to students completing a prescribed two-year course of study.

While the university makes every effort to assist students through the academic advising system, the final responsibility for meeting all academic and graduation requirements rests with each student. The catalog under which the student enters and/or graduates serves as the official record of admission, academic, and graduation requirements.

To earn an Anderson University degree, students must be in residence at the university for the last 24 hours applicable to the degree. Under some circumstances, and with special permission, a maximum of 6 hours of the final 24 hours may be taken elsewhere. If the coursework taken at another institution falls within the last 24 hours, a petition to take hours out-of-residence must accompany the request to take courses elsewhere. Contact the Office of the University Registrar for more information.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

• Complete a minimum of 60 hours, as specified in the departmental concentration listing. Distribution of a portion of these hours must be in the liberal arts program as specified by the program department. • Determine a departmental concentration of specific courses in an area of study. • Achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0. • Achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all courses specified in the area of concentration. • All full-time students must attend chapel/convocation each semester in residence. • Meet residence requirements listed elsewhere.

It is the responsibility of the student to plan for and complete graduation requirements. Students with questions should consult with the appropriate academic advisor, the Office of the University Registrar, or the dean of the appropriate school.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE AS SECOND DEGREE

A student already holding a degree from another institution may earn an associate degree from Anderson University under the following guidelines: • Adequate work must be done at Anderson University to provide a satisfactory basis for evaluating student performance. • Adherence to the general associate degree requirements as stated in the catalog. • All requirements for the specific associate degree must be met. • Completion of a minimum of 18 hours, all of which must be earned at Anderson University. • No more than 6 hours of a previous degree may be used in building the associate degree concentration. • Any elective hours are needed to complete the minimum should be supportive of the concentration area.

Individuals holding an Associate of Arts degree from Anderson University may not earn a second Associate of Arts degree. Students desiring to pursue an additional concentration should consult with the Office of the University Registrar.

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

• Complete 120 hours. • Achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0 (out of 4.0). • Complete requirements of all components in the liberal arts program (see the Liberal Arts Program section in this catalog). • Declare a major, as specified in the departmental listing, with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in the major. • All full-time students must attend chapel/convocation each semester in residence. • Meet residence requirements (see the Academic Policies section of this catalog).

It is the responsibility of the student to plan for and complete graduation requirements. Students with questions should confer with their academic advisor, the Office of the University Registrar, or dean of the appropriate school.

BACHELOR’S DEGREE AS A SECOND DEGREE

Students already holding a bachelor’s degree from another institution may earn the Bachelor of Arts degree, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Bachelor of Music, or the Bachelor of Science degree from Anderson University by completing a minimum of 30 additional hours. Complete the Core Curriculum requirements for the degree sought, and complete all the requirements for the major field of study. A different degree and major must be chosen from the previous degree; not more than 12 hours from the previous degree may be used in building the new major. A projected program for the Anderson University degree should be planned by the student and advisor and approved by the University Registrar no later than the third week of the semester in which the work is begun.

Students holding a bachelor’s degree from Anderson University may pursue a second bachelor’s degree by completing the requirements listed above. Students holding a BA, BSN, BS, or BMUS degree from Anderson University may not earn a second degree, but they may earn additional majors after graduation. Students holding other Anderson University bachelor’s degrees may earn additional majors after graduation but must complete all liberal arts requirements that normally accompany the new major. Students desiring to pursue additional majors and/or minors should consult the Office of the University Registrar.

TWO DEGREES CONCURRENTLY

Students who wish to earn any two degrees (BA, BM, BSN, or BS) concurrently must accumulate 30 semester hours of credit beyond the 120 credit hours required for the first degree. In addition, they must fulfill the liberal arts core requirements for both degrees and the requirements for the major in each degree program.

Note: A second degree is not awarded to students who are pursuing a complementary major.