Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Academic Catalog 2025 - 2026

CONCENTRATIONS A concentration is defined as four courses (12 credit hours) in the same subject area. Students may create concentrations to reflect career goals or personal interests. MINORS Beacon College offers students in the B.A. or B.S. programs the opportunity to select from seventeen (17) minors: Anthrozoology, Business Management, Computer Forensics & Cyber Security, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Design & Digital Media, Education, English/Literature, Entrepreneurship, Game Design, History, Hospitality, Human Services, Humanities, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Psychology, and Studio Arts. MINORS: COURSE REQUIREMENTS Students must successfully complete the following requirements to earn a minor. Courses are substituted at the sole discretion of the appropriate Department Chair. Anthrozoology The Anthrozoology minor is designed for students who seek an understanding of the human-animal bond. The Anthrozoology minor allows students to develop an understanding of the complex relationship humans share with animals and how scientific theory can be applied in practice. Students must successfully

complete the following courses (20 credits): ANZ 1100 Introduction to Anthrozoology ANZ 1100L Introduction to Anthrozoology Lab ANZ 3200 Science of Animal Welfare ANZ 3200L Science of Animal Welfare Lab ANZ 3350 Cross-Cultural Anthrozoology ANZ 3400 Educating About Animals ANZ 3450 Animal Ethics ANZ 3500 Animal Behavior & Communication

Business Management The Business Management minor is designed to develop an understanding of the business industry and management profession including theories, principles, and historical and ethical issues. The Business Management minor allows the student to gain basic knowledge and skills necessary for seeking employment in organizations. The Business Management minor also promotes critical thinking, analytical problem solving, researching, and writing. Students must successfully complete the following courses (18 credits): BUS 2200 Introduction to Business BUS 2274 Personal Finance BUS 2500 Principles of Marketing BUS 2600 Principles of Management BUS 3000-4000 Level Elective BUS 3000-4000 Level Elective

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