Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Academic Catalog 2025 - 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT……………………………………………………...….……….3 BEACON COLLEGE CATALOG ............................................................................................................... 4 2025-2026 CALENDAR .............................................................................................................................. 8 COLLEGE STATEMENTS OF MISSION, STRATEGY, VISION AND DEVELOPMENT THEME.....9 GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................... 11 ADMISSIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 12 FINANCIAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 15 FINANCIAL AID ....................................................................................................................................... 21 STUDENT AFFAIRS ................................................................................................................................. 29 ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES . …………………………………………………………………...32 ACADEMIC INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 34 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................................ 47 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................... 52 MINOR REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 66 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS........................................................................................................................ 72 BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND CORPORATE OFFICERS...................................................................... 98 COLLEGE ADMINISTRATORS .............................................................................................................. 99 COLLEGE DIRECTORY ACADEMIC AFFAIRS .................................................................................................................... 100 ACCOUNTING SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 105 ADMISSIONS OFFICE ................................................................................................................... 106 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES........................................................................................ 108 EMERITI .......................................................................................................................................... 111 FINANCIAL AID OFFICE .............................................................................................................. 112 HUMAN RESOURCES AND RISK MANAGEMENT.................................................................. 112 INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS............................................. 113 STUDENT EXPERIENCE ............................................................................................................... 113 WELLNESS & STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................ 114 CAMPUS OPERATIONS ................................................................................................................ 116 DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS ................................................................................................................... 118

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