Degree Requirements
Revisions in degree requirements and academic regulations take effect on the first day of July following their adoption by the faculty and the Board of Regents. Students at Concordia University will normally follow the degree requirements and academic regulations in effect at the time of their admission; however, a student who changes a major, minor, or program may be required to follow the requirements in effect at the time of the change. Such a decision would be based on the availability of required courses and may be appealed to the appropriate division or dean. Revised requirements by government agencies or certification associations may influence the student’s degree requirements regardless of previously stated requirements.
Students are expected to read the regulations of the University and to conform to them. The student, not the University or any member of the faculty or staff, is responsible for meeting the requirements for a degree. Petition forms for the substitution or waiver of a requirement are available from the Registrar and must be approved according to the faculty policy.
Registration and payment of fees imply an agreement by the student to conform to regulations of the University. Failure to meet obligations to the University, financial or otherwise, will be cause for refusal to issue a degree, transcript, and diploma.
Final responsibility for meeting all graduation requirements rests with the student.
The Accelerated Degree Program currently offers majors in Business Administration & Leadership, Criminal Justice Administration, Hospitality Management, Communication, and Public Safety. The requirements of each major are listed below. In addition, students in the Accelerated Degree Program must complete the general education requirements as described below.
General Degree Requirements: Accelerated Degree Program
1. The student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0000 for all graded courses and for the courses in his/her major.
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 official transcripts sent directly from all other regionally accredited colleges or universities which the student attended. An official transcript showing high school graduation (or an official copy of GED scores) sent directly from the high school (or testing center) is required if the ADP student has earned less than 12 college credits.
5. An application for commencement/diploma must be filed with the Registrar in a timely manner.
6. The student must fulfill all financial obligations to the University.
General Education Requirements for the Accelerated Degree Program
Associate of Arts Degree
The following table summarizes the distribution of requirements for the general education credits related to all Accelerated Degree Program students. All numbers represent semester hours of credit. Quarter hours must be multiplied by 2/3. Grades of C- (1.6667) or above are required for transfer credits to be accepted. Credits earned through courses, standardized tests, lifelong learning papers, or professional schools/training programs must be assigned to appropriate sub-categories, or they will be considered electives. After formal admission to Concordia University, students should consult with the Registrar so that additional coursework can be credited to the appropriate sub-category.
I. Communication and Literature
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6 credits
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A.
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Written Composition (required)
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3-6 credits
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B.
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Public Speaking
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0-3 credits
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II. Fine Arts and Humanities
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6 credits
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Choose at least one course from Group 1 and one from Group 2
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Group 1
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A.
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Visual Arts
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0-4 credits
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B.
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Music
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0-4 credits
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C.
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Theatre
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0-4 credits
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D.
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Dance (not a physical activity course)
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0-4 credits
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Group 2
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A.
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Humanities
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0-4 credits
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B.
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Literature
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0-4 credits
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C.
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Philosophy
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0-4 credits
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III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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9 credits
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Choose at least two of the following sub-categories:
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A.
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Astronomy
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0-4 credits
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B.
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Biology/Life Science
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0-4 credits
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C.
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Chemistry
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0-4 credits
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D.
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Ecology/Environmental Science
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0-4 credits
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E.
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Geology/Earth Science
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0-4 credits
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F.
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Kinesiology
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0-4 credits
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G.
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Mathematics*
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0-4 credits
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H.
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Physics/Physical Science
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0-4 credits
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*Any mathematics course must be more advanced than Intermediate Algebra and requires a grade of C- (1.6667) or better.
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IV. Social Sciences
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6 credits
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Choose at least two of the following sub-categories
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A.
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Anthropology
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0-4 credits
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B.
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Economics
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0-4 credits
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C.
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Geography
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0-4 credits
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D.
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History
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0-4 credits
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E.
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Political Science
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0-4 credits
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F.
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Psychology
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0-4 credits
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G.
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Social Sciences
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0-4 credits
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H.
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Sociology
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0-4 credits
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V. Electives
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24 credits
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VI. Computer Proficiency
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3 credits
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Required Course:
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GST150 Introduction to Campus Information Systems
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1 credit
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Choose one of these:
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GST151 Introduction to Campus Computing
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2 credits
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Take and pass an approved computer proficiency test
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P/NC
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Take an approved transfer course
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P/NC
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VII. Religion
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6 credits
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REL303
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Foundations of Christianity
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2
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REL305
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Faith, Values & Leadership
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2
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REL445
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Ethics and Leadership
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2
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Minimum Total Required:
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60 credits
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Note: At least 30 credits must be earned through courses offered by Concordia University, Ann Arbor.
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