The requirements of each major/minor/program are listed on other pages. All traditional students must complete the general studies requirements described below to earn a bachelor’s degree.
General Degree Requirements: Traditional Programs
1. The student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0000 for all graded courses and for the courses in any major, minor, program, concentration, or emphasis. Some majors/minors/programs/concentrations/emphases require a higher grade point average.
2. Courses that are not considered to be college level (normally courses numbered below 100) will not be counted toward a degree.
3. If no credit hours have been added to the student’s Concordia transcript for two or more calendar years, the student must apply (through the Office of Admission) for readmission and meet the requirements in effect at the time of readmission.
4. The student must provide the Registrar with an official transcript showing high school graduation (or an official copy of GED scores) sent directly from the high school (or testing center) to Concordia and official transcripts sent directly from any other regionally accredited colleges or universities attended by the student to Concordia.
5. To receive a diploma, an Application to Commence and Diploma Information Form must be filed with the Registrar’s Office in order for the students name to appear in the commencement program.
.6. The student must fulfill all financial obligations to the University to receive a diploma and/or transcript.
General Studies Requirements for Traditional Students
The curriculum required of traditional Bachelor of Arts students is summarized in broad outline as follows:
Proficiency Requirements* 0-14 credits
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Foreign Language I & II
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6
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Mathematics**
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2
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Oral Communication
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3
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Writing
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3
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Information Technology
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**Any mathematics course must be more advanced than Intermediate Algebra and requires a grade of C- (1.6667) or better.
General Studies Core 35 credits
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ATS281 Living with the Arts
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3
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BIV131 Introduction to the Christian Religion (church or non-church workers)
or BIV111 Christian World View (non-church workers only)
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3
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BIV132 Sacred Scripture (non-church workers only)
or REL241 Biblical Literature I-Old Testament (church or non-church workers)
or REL242 Biblical Literature II-New Testament (church or non-church worker
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3
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GST151 Introduction to Campus Computing
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2
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GST182 Freshman Seminar
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1
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HER100-299 (various courses)
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3
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INS100-299 (various courses)
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3
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LAN282 Language, Communication, & Culture
or a second year (third semester) foreign language course
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3
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NAT281 (various titles)
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3
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NAT282 Biology and the Whole Person
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3
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At least one upper-level (300+) course from two of the following categories:
Arts (ATS),
Heritage (HER),
Institutions (INS)
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6
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Physical Activity Courses
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2
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Major(s)/Minor(s)/Program(s) 30+ credits
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Senior Project
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1-5
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Major(s) and/or Minor(s) – minimum
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30
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Electives: 0-63 credits
Minimum Total Required for B.A. Degree: 128 credits
Notes:
1. Of the 128 hours required for graduation, at least 30 hours (including at least six credits in every major, minor, or program; two upper-level General Studies courses; two upper-level writing-intensive courses; and a senior project) must be completed in courses offered by Concordia University, Ann Arbor.
2. A student must complete a minimum of one approved major. Elementary Teacher Education students have the option of completing two approved minors.
3. The sponsoring divisions/schools must certify the completion of approved majors and minors.
4. Professional program requirements must be met for students seeking certification in a designated program. The sponsoring program director must certify the successful completion of the program.
5. A student must pass at least two courses with the designation writing-intensive (w).
6. Senior Project: The Senior Project is the culminating activity required in the senior year for the completion of the bachelor’s degree. It is carried out within the context of the student’s major or program but draws on all the student has learned. The Senior Project may take a variety of forms: independent research and writing, performance, collaborative work with a faculty member, an internship, etc. The senior project may carry a variable number of credits, depending on departmental requirements. The Senior Project requires a minimum grade of C. See your advisor or the Registrar’s Office for further information.
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