Certificate Program
Navigator Leadership Certificate
Students can choose to get a certificate in leadership to augment a degree they already have or are currently working on. The certificate in leadership program emphasizes the development of each student’s leadership abilities. Throughout the coursework, students will begin to understand contributing factors to successful leadership in organizations and cross-cultural environments. Students who receive a certificate in leadership will have an advantage in almost any career field over those individuals who do not have leadership education.
Associate’s Degree
General Requirements
The general requirements for the associate of arts and associate of science degrees are as follows:
- Minimum total credit hours-62 (see specific associate degree requirements).
- A Minimum of 15 hours of resident credit (excludes non-traditional credit).
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Satisfactory completion of the Newman Studies Program Skills and General Education Course Requirements.
- Satisfactory completion of two Newman Studies Capstone requirements from two different categories (Human Story, Creative Spirit, Universe We Live In, or Quest for Meaning).
- Satisfactory completion of specific requirements for a minor to one of the baccalaureate majors listed in the Newman University catalog or an approved associate of science degree curriculum.
- For AA Only: Satisfactory completion of at least 6 credit hours in a foreign language.
- Approved application for degree.
The general requirements for the Associate of Science in Health Science are as follows:
- Minimum total credit hours-62.
- Resident hours-15 (excludes non-traditional credit).
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Satisfactory completion of the following Newman Studies Program Skills Course Requirements:
MATH 1043 - College Algebra
COMM 1013 - Oral Communication
ENGL 1003 - College Writing 1:Intro to College Writing
(See Academic Information - OLD in this catalog for courses that meet these requirements)
- Satisfactory completion of the following General Education requirements:
Quest for Meaning Philosophy (PHIL 3033 - Ethics recommended) - 3 credit hours Quest for Meaning Theology - 3 credit hours (See The Quest for Meaning in this catalog for courses that meet these requirements.)
- Satisfactory completion of one lab-based scientific course.
- Satisfactory completion of specific major requirements.
- Approved application for degree.
Associate Degrees Available
The associate degree is a two year program in the liberal arts and special areas of study which may be a stepping-stone toward a four year baccalaureate degree or a terminal degree opening the door to professional opportunities.
Students applying for an associate’s degree pay the regular graduation fee and file a degree application.
The ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (AA) DEGREE is a degree conferred upon any student who has completed a Liberal Arts curriculum.
The ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (AS) DEGREE is a degree conferred upon any student who has completed a Liberal Arts curriculum and a recommended program for a future career choice.
The ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE (ASHS) DEGREE is a degree conferred upon any student who has completed a Liberal Arts curriculum and a specific program enabling him/her to be a practicing healthcare professional.
Preprofessional Curricula
Newman University is prepared to advise and assist students with adequate undergraduate programs as a preparation for certain professions. Advisors work closely with professional schools in providing the broad liberal arts education as well as the restricted courses needed for meeting the requirements for admission into medical, law and other professional schools.
PREMEDICAL students are advised to consult the admission requirements of the medical school they plan to enter. Usually, a four-year liberal arts degree program is a requirement. A wide variety of academic programs which meet all the requirements for admission to medical school are available, including a variety of major areas such as biology, chemistry, psychology, etc.
PREDENTAL students can complete the minimum requirement for admission to most dental schools with three years of academic work, although a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Again, predental students are advised to learn admissions requirements of a dental school they plan to enter and then work with the predental advisors to fulfill that program here.
PRELAW students are encouraged to pursue a course of study which emphasizes skills in analysis and communication. No specific majors are recommended for admission to law school. The American Association of Law Schools and the Committee on Pre-Legal Studies strongly recommend a program of study that is liberal in content. Students interested in law should consult the requirements of the particular schools in which they are interested and work with the prelaw advisors at Newman to determine their program of study.
Baccalaureate Degree
General Requirements
The general requirements for all baccalaureate degrees are as follows:
Total credit hours-124
Upper division (courses number 3000 or above) credit hours-40
Resident credit hours-30 (excludes nontraditional credit)
Of the last 60 credit hours earned for a Bachelor’s degree, 30 credit hours must be resident hours.
Students in the evening programs in Business and Education may transfer a maximum of 12 semester hours during or after completion of their program.
Students in the Pastoral Ministry major may transfer a maximum of 30 semester hours during or after completion of that major. If they transfer more than 6 hours, they are required to complete 45 resident hours, which may include 15 hours nontraditional credit.
Sixty-two (62) credit hours must be from a four-year college/university
Satisfactory completion of specific major requirements (9 upper division hours, excluding nontraditional credit and cooperative education courses, must be resident credit)
Satisfactory completion of general education requirements
Cumulative GPA of 2.0
Completion of university comprehensive assessment activities
Approved application for degree. The application deadline is listed in the online schedule of classes and students are expected to meet that deadline for filing.
Baccalaureate Degrees Available
The BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) DEGREE reflects the humanistic approach in the study of the major or area of concentration. For the humanities, this is the standard degree. In the other divisions, this is an optional degree designed for specific purposes.
The BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) DEGREE merges the foundation in liberal arts and sciences with applied professional knowledge in the functional areas of business, including accounting, business law, economics, finance, international business, management, marketing and production.
The BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) DEGREE is generally directed toward a professional career in a scientific discipline. It includes scientific and research methods necessary for advanced study and/or professional careers in the natural and social sciences.
The BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN) DEGREE is designed for registered nurses and students in the traditional baccalaureate program. The curriculum combines liberal arts and science courses which provide a general and professional education.
THE BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (BSW) DEGREE. program honors students’ natural interest to help others focus on prevention and treatment of social problems, promoting well-being and service, and improving community and society through policy, research, and practice. The curriculum includes two concentrations: Social Justice - Social Services with Diverse Populations and Substance Abuse. With contemporary curriculum grounded in professional social work education standards developed by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and liberal arts, the Bachelor of Social Work prepares students for 21st Century social work micro, mezzo, and macro practice, as well as for admission to Advanced Standing MSW and other graduate school programs.
Educational Program Offerings
A MAJOR is a student’s primary area of academic emphasis with a varying total number of required credit hours, courses, and where applicable, tests defined by the respective discipline and approved by the faculty.
A MINOR is a student’s field of secondary academic emphasis with a minimum of 15 credit hours defined by the respective discipline and approved by the faculty.
A CONCENTRATION is a student’s particular emphasis within his/her major field with determination of credit hours and courses made by the respective discipline and approved by the faculty.
Specific Requirements for Majors, Minors, Concentrations, Programs and Associate Degrees
The programs described below are those currently offered by Newman University. Some modifications to these programs may be made as part of the ongoing curriculum review process.
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