Diploma Programs

• For Veteran Students only – Central Penn College will review a student’s prior credits, but does not guarantee that any will be acceptable for transfer into certificate programs.

The following requirements pertain to all diploma offerings. Requirements related to specific diplomas are noted in the individual programs below. • To ensure course availability students must follow the designated course rotations.

If an issue arises which requires a student to take a Schedule Gap or Leave of

Absence, the student must contact the Student Success and Advising Center to discuss options. • Students may apply six credits to a diploma program. Only courses with a 73% (c) or above may be transferred. • For Veteran Students only – Central Penn College will review a student’s prior credits, but does not guarantee that any will be acceptable for transfer into certificate programs.

At the completion of a degree from Central Penn College, graduates will have obtained a certain skill set. The skill set is a combination of educational experiences from the student’s program of study; the general education program; and campus life. It is the responsibility of the student, with guidance from his/her faculty advisor, to fulfill all degree and program requirements. Students should keep an accurate record of courses taken. Transfer students should follow the educational plan outlined in their transfer evaluation using the degree matrix or academic road map found under the student resources on Blackboard.

The following section outlines degree requirements for all undergraduate programs of study at Central Penn College. 1. All students must obtain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and fulfill all degree requirements to be eligible for graduation. Requirements vary by program.

2. The general education requirements comprise one-third of the curriculum in each program.

3.Degree Levels: Associate degree programs require a minimum of 60 credits.

Bachelor’s degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Master’s degree programs require 33 credits beyond the baccalaureate.

4.Program Requirements: Most programs of study consist of field-specific courses in addition to several elective courses. Students are strongly encouraged to declare a program of study upon acceptance. Students must declare a major prior to receiving financial aid.

5.Concentrations/Minors: Students have the option of choosing a concentration with the Business Administration program of study. Additionally, all students can elect an academic minor consisting of specially focused courses from other degree programs.

6.Internship/Capstone Experience: All students must fulfill the internship or capstone requirement for their program. Requirements vary by program.

Course descriptions are organized in alphanumeric order. Information on courses can be found under appropriate headings in the following sequence.

• Pre-100 level courses are developmental courses that build specific skills and knowledge are for college success. • 100 level courses are introductory courses, which take the format of a survey course or a course that provides a basic overview of the key terms, theories, events, and ideas. • 200 level courses build on the information of the introductory courses to provide more in-depth study of the basic information. • 300 level courses are specialized courses that assume pre-existing knowledge about the foundations of the discipline. • 400 level courses are highly specialized courses that focus on specific topics in the discipline.

A student may not enroll in a course for which a prerequisite is stated unless the prerequisite course or equivalent has been completed.*

ACC Accounting ALH Allied Health ART Arts BIO Biology BUS Business CHM Chemistry COM Communications CRI Criminal Justice DEV Organizational Development ENG English FNA Financial Analysis GEO Geography HCI Healthcare Informatics HCM Healthcare Management HIS History HON Honors HSM Homeland Security Management HUM Humanities IDS Interdisciplinary Studies INT Internships LDS Leadership LGL Legal Studies/Paralegal LGS Legal Studies/Paralegal LNG Language MTH Mathematics NUR Nursing OPT Optometric Technician OTA Occupational Therapy Assistant ORG Organizational Leadership PHI Philosophy PHY Physics POL Political Science PSY Psychology PTA Physical Therapist Assistant SCI Science SOC Sociology SUR Surgical Technician TEC Technology

*Some courses will require a minimum grade to progress in coursework. See course descriptions for specific information.