Academic Catalog 2026-2027

Academic Catalog 2026 - 2027

TABLE OF CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT……………………………………………………...….……….3 BEACON COLLEGE CATALOG ............................................................................................................... 4 2026-2027 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 ........................................................................................................................ 46 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................... 52 MINOR REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 67 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS........................................................................................................................ 73 BOARD OF TRUSTEES.......................................................................................................................... 102 COLLEGE ADMINISTRATORS ............................................................................................................ 103 COLLEGE DIRECTORY ACADEMIC AFFAIRS .................................................................................................................... 104 ACCOUNTING SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 110 ADMISSIONS OFFICE ................................................................................................................... 110 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES........................................................................................ 112 EMERITI .......................................................................................................................................... 115 FINANCIAL AID OFFICE .............................................................................................................. 116 HUMAN RESOURCES AND RISK MANAGEMENT.................................................................. 116 INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS............................................. 117 STUDENT EXPERIENCE ............................................................................................................... 117 WELLNESS & STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................ 118 CAMPUS OPERATIONS ................................................................................................................ 120 DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS ................................................................................................................... 122

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