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AA/Graduation and Degree Requirements

The following text is taken from The University of Findlay's current undergraduate and/or graduate catalog.

Associate of Arts Degree Requirements

To be eligible of for an Associate of Arts degree, the following requirements must be met:

I. Successful completion of 62 semester hours of credit with an overall 2.00 grade point average or better (ACAD 088 and developmental courses may not be included in this 62 semester hours; see the section on Developmental Courses for more information.);

II. Successful completion of a major;

III. Successful completion of the general education program for an associate degree:

A. A minimum of 12 semester hours of general education courses, completed with a "D" or higher, including three semester hours of approved courses from each of the following areas: fine arts, humanities or foreign language/culture, natural science, and social science. (Among the courses that do not count toward this requirement are CHEM 099; ENGL 104, 105, 106, 107, 115, 145; ACAD 099; and COMM 110.)
B. Three semester hours of mathematics, completed with a "D" or higher, chosen from MATH 123, 306, 316, or 410.
C. The competency requirements for all students, as well as additional requirements established by the major area. All students are required to meet the following competencies:

1. Earn a grade of "C" or better in ENGL 106 or 107;
2. Pass a computer science competency exam or earn a grade of "C" or better in CSCI 148, 150, or 190;

OR

3. Pass a communication competency exam or earn a grade of "C" or better in COMM 110 or 211.

D. Completion of HPE 100 (Wellness), two semester hours, completed with a "D" or higher.
E. Participation in required assessment activities as determined by the faculty.
F.  Students entering The University of Findlay as first-time, full-time students must complete ACAD 088.

IV. Application of not more than 12 semester hours of "D+," "D," and "D-" grades toward a degree and at least a "C" grade in the major or in courses required to fulfill competency requirements;

V. Application of not more than 15 semester hours obtained by one or any combination of the following toward a degree: proficiency examinations, portfolio credit, advanced placement credit, or transfer of extension and/or correspondence credit;

VI. Participation in graduation exercises unless excused by the vice president for academic affairs for a reason beyond the candidate's control;

VII. If course work is transferred to The University of Findlay, successful completion of no less than the following requirements for an associate's degree:

Business

18 semester hours at UF (12 in the major)

Social Science

16 semester hours at UF (eight in psychology or sociology)

Equestrian Studies

22 semester hours in the major

Religious Studies

18 semester hours at UF (12 in religious studies);




 



VIII. The last 15 semester hours (minimum) must be completed at The University of Findlay.  

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