Degree Completion Program

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Writing 1 and Writing 2 Requirements

1.

Writing 1 and Writing 2 with “C” or better are required for acceptance into a degree completion program.

2.

Writing requirements must be completed in one of the following ways:

A.

By taking Writing 1 and Writing 2 at Friends University or another accredited institution, passing the course (or its equivalent) with “C” or better.

The College of Adult and Professional Studies will accept all English Composition courses from regionally accredited colleges and universities in the United States.

Additionally, if a student has completed ENGL 111 Composition (or an equivalent) with a grade of ‘D’ and completed ENGL 112 Researched Composition (or an equivalent) with a grade of ‘C’ or better, ENGL 111 will be waived for admission to the College of Adult and Professional Studies. ENGL Composition requirements for graduation from Friends University will be considered met for students admitted under these conditions.

B.

By taking the CLEP, which includes both the CLEP essay and CLEP multiple choice sections, in the area of English composition. Students who pass the test with a score of 500 or better will receive six hours of ungraded credit for Writing 1 and Writing 2, pending the submission of a research paper that conforms to APA style and is approved by a fulltime faculty member of the English department. The paper should be written according to the guidelines currently established by the English program for Writing 2. This option can provide for students who need both Writing 1 and Writing 2 and who have never enrolled in either course before. The CLEP test is an option only for a student who has no previous enrollment in Writing 1 or 2.

C.

Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the CAPS Exception Committee.

Internship Program

Internship Program / Clinical Training: Degree Completion Program Students may earn up to twelve hours in an internship or clinical training program. These hours can be transferred or earned in residence. Internship credits earned in residence at Friends University must be approved by the Program Director prior to enrollment. Please refer to the internship course descriptions for complete details.

General Education Requirements for Degree Completion Program:

Writing 1 (w/ grade of “C” or better) - 3 hours
Writing 2 (w/ grade of “C” or better) - 3 hours
Math - 3 hours
Natural Science w/ lab - 4 hours
Speech/Interpersonal Communications - 3 hours
Religion/Philosophy - 3 hours
Social/Behavioral Sciences - 6 hours
(Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Anthropology, Economics)
Computer Information Systems - 3 hours
Liberal Arts/Humanities - 9 hours
- Select a minimum of 9 hours within at least two categories:
  - History
  - Literature
  - Fine Arts (Art, Music, or Drama - survey courses acceptable)
  - Foreign Language/World Culture

Total General Education Requirements: 37 hours

Notes:

* Math:

The Nature of Mathematics or higher level math course, passed with a grade of ‘C’ or better, is required for Criminal Justice and Organizational Management and Leadership degree programs.
College Algebra, passed with a grade of ‘C’ or better, is required for all other degree completion programs.

Continuously enrolled students entering the PACE program within the College of Adult and Professional Studies under the catalog years of 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 will have the option of meeting the general education requirements for the DCP major in effect during those catalog years.