DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
Every program requires at least 62 semester hours of credit, and it should be possible to complete any of the degrees in four semesters. Each two-year degree program carries general education requirements, requirements specified by the department, and residence requirements.
The final responsibility for meeting all degree requirements rests with the student.
General Education Requirements for the Associate's Degree
The following courses in the university Core Curriculum must be completed by all students pursuing associate's degrees:
1. Lower-level Core Classes-19 hours
COR 1002 Gateway Seminar in Christian Scholarship
EGL 1013 English I: Composition
EGL 1023 English II: Literary Analysis and Research
One of the following:
HST 1013 Western Civilization I
HST 1023 Western Civilization II
2. Elective Core Classes-9 hours
Mathematics-3 hours
MTH 2003 Introduction to Statistics
MTH 2103 Applied Statistics for Scientists
PSY 2383 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
Social Science-3 hours:
ECN 2113 Principles of Microeconomics
ECN 2123 Principles of Macroeconomics
ED 2133 Educational Psychology
FAM 2123 Psychology of Relationship Development
PSY 1013 Introductory Psychology
Natural Science-3 hours:
CHM 1014 Fundamentals of Chemistry
PHY 1114 Fundamentals of Physics I
Residence Requirements
Students in associate's degree programs must complete two or more full-time semesters at John Brown University. At least 18 of the last 24 hours presented in fulfillment of degree requirements must be taken in residence. At least two courses totaling four credit hours in the major field or emphasis must be taken at JBU.
Correspondence and Extension Work
A maximum of 15 hours of credit may be allowed for extension work, including examinations for the establishment of credit.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average must be at least 2.0 in work presented for an associate's degree, and at least 2.0 in the major subject or emphasis.
Maximum Experiential Credits
A limited number of credits for music ensembles, communications practicums, and guided field experience may be counted in the minimum hours for an associate's degree.
Application for Graduation
An application for Graduation form, available online as part of pre-registration, should be completed when registering for the final semester in residence before completion of degree requirements. This application provides information regarding the graduation fee, exit assessment requirements, and a final check of the student's name as it is to appear on the diploma and in the commencement program.
Participation in Commencement Exercises
Degree candidates may participate in commencement exercises only upon completion of all degree requirements no later than the last day of the semester. Any course work in progress at other institutions must be completed during terms ending no later than one week following JBU commencement. If grades for the transfer work will not be reported at least five weeks prior to commencement, the student must provide to the transferring institution a Commencement Participation Approval form, available from the Registrar's office. The deadline for returning this form is specified on the JBU commencement web site.
Requirements for a Second Associate's Degree
1. Minimum of 90 semester hours.
2. All requirements for both degrees.
3. Six hours taken in residence in second major field.
4. All other provisions of the residence requirements for the first degree.
