Academic Catalog 2024-2025

Academic Catalog 2024 - 2025

DOUBLE MAJOR POLICY A double major is a program of study that meets the requirements of two distinct majors in a single Bachelor’s degree. The program of study consists of coursework required to meet the degree requirements for each of the two majors. Students who complete the requirements for a double major receive a single diploma that acknowledges both majors. The students program of study for the double major should be developed in consultation with the student’s Academic Advisor after approval from the Department Chair of both majors. To receive this approval, the student must complete the Double Major Authorization Form . SECOND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Students desiring to earn a second degree at Beacon College, in addition to a B.A. or A.A. already awarded by this Institution, must complete a residency requirement of at least 30 semester hours, including at least 12 credit hours of upper-level courses in the major (B.A.) or 15 semester hours (A.A.) and meet all degree requirements for the second degree. A second diploma will be awarded after all degree requirements are met. Students will not be awarded or recognized for an Associate’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree at the same Commencement Ceremony. Students wishing to pursue a second degree at Beacon College will need to reapply to the Institution. ACADEMIC MAJORS: CORE CREDIT REQUIREMENTS - After declaring a major, students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree may also choose to declare a minor, which requires at least 18 credits in the minor field of study. See a list of minors on pages 66-71. ANTHROZOOLOGY The Anthrozoology major offers students the opportunity to examine how humans interact with non human animals in a variety of contexts and settings. The curriculum combines rigorous scientific study and investigation with real-world applications in the areas of animal welfare, animal behavior, and the human-animal bond. Anthrozoology students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary for employment in a variety of professional roles in animal-centered industries. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT The Business Management major provides students with an opportunity to think like a business manager. Specific outcomes of the program include demonstration of business leadership skills, application of effective business decisions using critical and analytical thinking, display of professionalism proven by Major A.A. degree Core Credits B.A. degree Core Credits A.S. degree Core Credits B.S. degree Core Credits - - - - - - N/A 51 42 42 Business Management 21 21 Computer Information Systems Human Services 18 18 18 18 45 39 42 33 - - - - - - - Humanities Psychology Studio Arts Anthrozoology

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