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Nov 02, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Associate Degrees
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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.
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
- 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.
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