Degree Requirements

Each student is responsible for selecting courses that will allow her to make reasonable progress toward a degree. Students should be familiar with the requirements, regulations and policies available in this section of the Catalog.

Careful monitoring of your academic records and regular meetings with your academic advisor will be necessary to complete requirements in the best possible manner. Additionally, personnel in the Academic Dean's Office and the Registrar's Office are available to answer questions and assist you in your academic planning.
 
Graduation Requirements
To qualify for graduation, a student must meet the following requirements:
 
     1.  A minimum of 128 approved semester hours, which may include
          no more than two hours of physical education activities courses, varsity sports, or ROTC
          and no more than four hours of choir and/or ensembles unless additional hours are required
          for a major or minor.
     2.  The completion of JUD 101, Foundations for Success
     3.  The completion of the General Education Curriculum
     4.  The completion of additional degree requirements for the B.A., the B.S. the B.S.W., the B. Min.
          degree, or the pending A.D.N. program.
     5.  The completion of at least one major and one minor or an education pro-gram concentration if
          no minor is desired, a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of general electives must be taken from
          upper-level (numbered 300 or higher) courses (B.A., B.S., B.Min.)
     6.  A total grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on all hours attempted
     7.  A GPA of at least 2.0 in the major and minor – See Education Department for GPA requirement
          in concentration areas
     8.  A score of 75 or higher on the English Proficiency Usage Test
     9.  English 325, Research Composition, one hour, in conjunction with a designated course within a
          student’s major is required in the junior year. A score of 3 or higher on the senior writing exit
          exam as measured by the writing rubric (B.A., B.S., B.Min., B.S.W.)
   10.  A degree application filed with the Registrar at least eight (8) months prior to graduation
 
NOTE: Alabama teacher certification requirements differ from graduation requirements. In order to earn a B.A. or B.S. in education, all Alabama State Department of Education certification requirements must be met in addition to all Judson degree requirements.

NOTE: A grade of 75 is required in all Nursing (NUR) courses which are designated for the PENDING Nursing program.
 
General Education Curriculum Requirements  (B.A. and B.S. and B.Min.)

The General Education Curriculum of Judson College seeks to ensure that her students acquire the body of knowledge and the intellectual skills necessary for personal development and the satisfactory discharge of citizenship. To accomplish these ends, students will meet requirements for the following goals:
 
GOAL I - To enhance religious perspective through Biblical study (6 hours)
REL101 Introduction to Old Testament (3 hours)
REL102 Introduction to New Testament (3 hours)

GOAL II - To recognize and respond to the human condition and to acquire a firm understanding of the cultural underpinnings of civilization through a broad exposure to its literary, philosophical and artistic traditions (21 hours)

Fifteen (15) hours required from the following:
HIS 103 World History (3 hours)
HIS 104 World History (3 hours)
(Transfer students will be given full credit for World History if a Western Civilization sequence has been completed. An uncompleted Western Civilization sequence may be used for an elective.)

Select six (6) hours from the following:
ENG 209 American Literature I (3 hours)
ENG 210 American Literature II (3 hours)
ENG 211 World Literature I (3 hours)
ENG 212 World Literature II (3 hours)
ENG 201 British Literature I (3 hours)
ENG 202 British Literature II (3 hours)
Note: Some majors and minors require a sequence. Students should speak to their advisors.

Select one three-hour appreciation course:
ART200 Art Appreciation (3 hours)
(Art majors and minors must enroll in either MUS 200 or ENG 200.)
MUS 200 Music Appreciation (3 hours)
(Music majors and minors must enroll in either ART 200 or ENG 200.)
ENG 200 Theatre Appreciation (3 hours)

Select six (6) hours from the following – at least one course must be a Social Science (SS):
BUS 101 Principles of Economics (3 hours) (SS)
CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 hours) (SS)
MUS Ensembles (3 hours)
PSC 201 American Government (3 hours) (SS)
PSY 201 General Psychology (3 hours) (SS)
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology (3 hours) (SS)
SWK 201 Introduction to Social Work (3 hours) (SS)
REL 210 Introduction to Philosophy (3 hours)

GOAL III - To use the English language as a medium of personal and professional communication (9 hours)

ENG 101 English Composition I (3 hours)
ENG 102 English Composition II (3 hours)
ENG 104 Speech (3 hours)
 *If competency is demonstrated in speech, the student will have three (3) additional hours added to 
     general electives.

GOAL IV - To increase understanding of the basic principles and methods of mathematics and the sciences (7 hours)

MAT 108 Introduction to Mathematics or higher (3 hours) - Excludes MAT 231.
            Individual departments may require MAT 111, Precalculus Algebra, or higher.

Select four (4) hours from the following:
BIO 103 Foundations of Biology (4 hours)
BIO 104 Principles of Biology (4 hours)
BIO 105 General Botany (4 hours)
CHE 100 Introductory Chemistry (4 hours)
CHE 101 General Chemistry (4 hours)
PHY 102 Physical Science (4 hours)
PHY 201 General Physics (4 hours)

GOAL V - To think globally and know diverse cultures, peoples and times (3 hours)

Select One (1) from the following:
Complete 3 semester hours in a foreign language, complete any 3 hour course taught overseas with Academic Dean's approval, complete a 3 hour course which concentrates on contemporary foreign cultures, cross-cultural studies, or international issues
PSY/SOC 275 Multiculturalism: A Perspective (3 hours)
GEO 202 Elements of Geography (3 hours)
SOC 206 Cultural Anthropology (3 hours)
SOC 211 Poverty and Inequality (3 hours)

GOAL VI - To effect the improvement of wellness and fitness (4 hours)

HPE 121 Health and Fitness (3 hours)
HPE, FPA, or EQS Activity Course (1 hour)

GOAL VII - To introduce the historical and contemporary accomplishments of women in society (3 hours)

WST 101 Women in Society (3 hours)

Participation in Leading Edge Institute or the United Nations Commission on the State of Women has been approved as a substitute. There are additional requirements to be met beyond participation.

GOAL VIII - To use information technologies proficiently (3 hours)

BTA 105 Computer Applications I (3 hours)
If competency is demonstrated, three additional hours of general electives will be required. Students may take and pass the BTA Proficiency Exam.

TOTAL HOURS: 56
 
The College will document that college-level writing competencies are attained by successful course completion, by an institutional grade of at least 50 percentile on the ETS Proficiency Profile, by a 75% mastery of the English language usage test, and by other means deemed necessary by the College. Any student who does not achieve a 75% mastery on the English language usage test may be required to re-take the test, re-test certain sub-jects of the test, register for certain courses, or accomplish other measures determined to be necessary to document attainment of the general education core competencies.

The Registrar will evaluate courses taken at other institutions to determine equivalency to courses meeting the General Education Core at Judson College. Any request for consideration must be made within the first semester after initial transfer to Judson. Enrolled students who wish to do transient study at other institutions should get prior approval of transferability from the Registrar's Office.
 
Additional Requirements
for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Ministry Degrees

Bachelor of Arts degree-seeking students will complete a foreign language through the second year (6 hours at the 200 level or above). In certain circumstances, students may exempt freshman level course work based upon significant high school experience in the same language.

Bachelor of Science degree-seeking students will complete twelve (12) additional hours of mathematics and/or science. These hours are in addition to the General Education Curriculum requirements.

Bachelor of Ministry degree-seeking students will complete a major in Religious Studies, a minor in Ministry Skills, and a second minor in a career related discipline. The choice of the second minor is to be made in consultation with the student's faculty advisor.

 

Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)

Bachelor of Social Work degree-seeking students will complete a slightly different general education curriculum. See the Major in Social Work for the GEC and major requirements.

 
Bachelor of Science in Music Education
 
Bachelor of Science in Music Education degree-seeking students are not required to complete the additional twelve (12) hours of math and/or science required of a traditional B.S. program. There is also a slightly different set of GEC requirements. See the B.S. in Music Education for the GEC and major requirements (pending approval by the Alabama State Board of Education).

Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) (PENDING)
See GEC and requirements listed under Nursing.

 

Major-Minor Requirements

The Majors and Minors offered by Judson and their requirements are found in the Academic Department and Program Requirements section of this catalog. The total number of hours required for a major or minor varies by department.

Second Degree Requirement

Students who have earned a baccalaureate degree from another institu-tion and who wish to earn a second baccalaureate degree will be required to complete a minimum of thirty-six (36) semester hours at Judson College. Completion of General Education Curriculum requirements for the first baccalaureate will be accepted as evidence of having met the General Education Curriculum (GEC) requirements at Judson. Students may, however, be required to complete some GEC courses which are prerequisite to courses in the major (e.g., mathematics).
 
Residency Requirements

All degree programs require a minimum of 32 semester hours at Judson, including 12 approved hours inthe major and six hours in the minor. At least 30 of the last 36 hours must be taken in residence.