Academic Catalog 2026-2027

Academic Catalog 2026 - 2027

Psi Tau Omega Psi Tau Omega is the Beacon College Academic Honor Society. Election to this very special and prestigious organization requires four sequential steps. First, the student must be graduating at the end of the semester. Second, the student must earn a minimum 3.55 cumulative GPA after four semesters at Beacon College. Third, the student must be nominated by a faculty member. Fourth, the nominee must be elected to the Honor Society by a majority vote of the faculty. To qualify for nomination, the student must also demonstrate a high level of integrity and academic honor. Micro-Credentialing Micro-credentialing is a competency-based recognition used when a student demonstrates mastery in a particular subject area. At Beacon College, all micro-credentials must be preapproved and must consist of the following components: • Measurable Student Learning Outcomes; Graduation Policies Students must complete a graduation application in the semester in which they expect to graduate. Applications must be completed with the Registrar’s office. If students will be finishing all of their academic coursework by the end of the May semester, they may participate in the May ceremony. If they plan on taking a course at another institution, they must wait until the course is completed to apply for graduation. Graduation Deadlines Commencement Deadline for Applying December October 1 May March 1 Beacon Foundations Program Beacon Foundations classes feature basic coursework required of most first-year students – including composition, math, and technology – plus several introductory electives. The credits earned will be transferrable to most colleges and universities. Each semester offers student the option of earning as few as 3 or as many as 12 college credits, based on their readiness and goals. Foundation courses are 100% live online to build students college future. In addition to professors, Beacon Foundations involves a team of counselors and learning skills professionals. They’ll help evaluate a student’s needs, select the best courses, and offer recommendations. Live coaching gives each student an active, individualized support around their executive function skills. Students will participate in weekly one-to-one meetings to review progress and also have virtual access to all of Beacon’s on-campus academic and support resources. • An element of teamwork within the curriculum; • Strengthening of emotional intelligence skills; • A reflection with metacognitive questions; • Twelve (12) additional hours of study.

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