Undergraduate Academic Policies

Undergraduate Academic Policies | General Requirements
General College Curriculum | Double Majors | Minors
Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Social Work Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Applied Science
Bachelor of Health Science Degree Requirements
Associate of Arts Degree Requirements
Combined Degree Programs
Class Attendance Policy

A. Honoring the Campbell University Code of Honor
B. Serving the University Community
C. Living as a good citizen

The General College Curriculum
The General College Curriculum is a collection of baccalaureate courses in the traditional liberal arts disciplines of the trivium and quadrivium. The purpose of requiring this two years of study prior to undertaking the major and minor fields is 1) to provide students the opportunity to acquire and solidify skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking which are fundamental to all other disciplines, and 2) to enable students to gain the experience and knowledge needed to achieve the spiritual, philosophical, historical, aesthetic, and scientific foundations necessary to understand and evaluate human experience from a Christian perspective as well as to enjoy the good life motivated by charity and concern for others.

Students pursuing the B.A., B.S., B.S.W., and B.B.A. degrees must complete the General College Curriculum with any minor modifications noted herein for the appropriate degree program.

On a periodic basis, the University will request student participation in determining measures of effectiveness of University programs and in assessing student progress during the course of the educational experience at Campbell. When the participation requested pertains to student progress in the major and/or minor, such participation becomes a requirement for graduation.

The Campbell University Cultural Enrichment Program represents an attempt to stimulate spiritual growth and commitment, to offer quality programs to enhance the cultural and educational atmosphere of the campus, and to facilitate communication within the University.

     Attendance requirements for C.E.P. are as follows:
     Students entering as freshmen must attend for four semesters
     Students entering as sophomores must attend for three semesters
     Students entering as juniors must attend for two semesters
     Students entering as seniors must attend for one semester
     Students who are seeking an Associate degree will attend two semesters of
     C.E.P.
     One-half hour credit is awarded for each semester of C.E.P. attendance. The grade will depend upon the number of absences.

V. Complete a minimum of 12 upper-level semester hours in the departmental major at Campbell.

A student may be a candidate for only one undergraduate degree. Normally, each student chooses a major field when nearing completion of the core curriculum requirements, usually not later than the second semester of the sophomore year. Each Campbell University student is responsible for insuring that the choice of major is properly and currently recorded with his/her adviser and in the Registrar’s Office and the University Computer.

Please Note: Students must take cognizance of the fact that the Registrar’s Office is the office of record with respect to student academic information during residence and at the time of graduation. If the information on record in that office is not correct, then permanent student records as well as Federal, State, Financial Aid, and VA reports can be in error, perhaps causing the student academic and/or financial hardship.

Double Majors
It is sometimes possible to complete the requirements for two majors while in residence. Qualification in two majors does not entitle a candidate to two degrees.

Depending upon the requirements, this process may necessitate an additional semester or two in residence.

Forms for declaring multiple majors are available in the Registrar’s Office. Students who desire qualification in two major fields must obtain for the official record the one-time written approval of both of the appropriate department chairpersons and have the approvals on file in the Registrar’s Office. Since requirements for the major vary by department, the student must select one department’s requirements as primary. In the event of misunderstandings or conflicts with respect to requirements, the chairperson of the primary department will resolve the problem.

In the case of duplicate requirements, the student may be released from the course requirement by the department chair of the secondary major, but the student must still have 128 hours for graduation. Students must have a 3.0 average before starting a double-major program.

Campbell University does not award a second baccalaureate degree. Graduates may be given a letter of certification in a second major upon successful completion of all of the requirements for that major. In any case, a candidate for a letter of certification must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of upper level courses at Campbell University.

Please Note: Students receiving veterans’ benefits must document with the Veterans’ Affairs Coordinator, the Office of the Registrar, and the appropriate department chairs their intent to pursue the double major or a major with a minor. A written course requirement sheet, agreed to by respective department chairs, must be provided to the veterans’ benefit student with the clear understanding that an additional semester may be required to complete all requirements. The course requirement sheet will be developed on a case-by-case basis, tailored individually, and agreed to by the appropriate department chairs. Successful completion of all degree requirements will result in award of a single diploma.

Minors
Students may also elect to earn a minor field. Requirements for minors are normally less demanding than those of a major field. Minimum requirements for a minor are 18 semester hours, including at least five courses. Variations will be determined by the appropriate department. The student must designate the major and minor fields in writing to the registrar at the time of application for graduation. There is no grade point average requirement to meet before commencing work on a minor; however, no credit will be given for a minor unless the student has a "C" average (2.000) when all courses counting toward the requirement are included.

VI. For the bachelor’s degree, earn 128 semester hours of credit, of which the last 32 must be at Campbell.

N.B I: A student is normally allowed to attempt only 160 semester hours before graduation. This number may be exceeded only with the approval of the Retention Committee. From time to time, changes are made in General College Curriculum requirements, graduation requirements, and related matters. Unless otherwise indicated, such changes will be applicable to all students enrolled at the time the change is adopted, as well as to all students who re-enroll after a period of absence.

N.B. II: Extended Campus students will be governed by the academic residency requirements of the Service-Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC), which at the baccalaureate level requires 32 minimum credit hours, of which 12 must be in upper-level coursework with Campbell.

Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
Students must complete the General College Curriculum, along with major and elective requirements, to total a minimum of 128 semester hours. Major requirements are included in the appropriate academic discipline listing in this Bulletin.

The Bachelor of Arts Degree is awarded to students in the following majors:

College of Arts and Sciences

Art, Criminal Justice, English, French, Government, History, Mass Communication, Music, Music Education, Spanish, and Theatre Arts.

Religion, Religion & Christian Ministries, and Religion & Philosophy.

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Requirements
Students must complete the General College Curriculum, along with major and elective requirements, to total a minimum of 128 semester hours. Major requirements are included in the appropriate academic discipline listing in this Bulletin.

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree is awarded to students in the following majors: Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Professional Golf Management, International Business, and Trust & Investment Management.

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
     Students must complete the General College Curriculum, along with major and elective requirements, to total a minimum of 128 semester hours. Requirements for each major are included with the appropriate academic discipline listing in this Bulletin. The Bachelor of Science degree is awarded to students in the following majors:

Athletic Training, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Exercise Science, Mathematics, Physical Education, Social Science, and Sports Management

Economics

School of Education

Elementary Education, Family Studies, Middle Grades Education, Psychology
Teacher Licensure with a B.S. degree in the following areas: Biology, English, French, Family Studies, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Social Science, and Spanish

Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Bachelor of Social Work Degree Requirements
Students must complete the General College Curriculum along with major and elective requirements to total a minimum of 128 semester hours. Major requirements are included in the appropriate academic discipline listing in this Bulletin.

Bachelor of Applied Science
Students must meet the criteria of either (A), (B), or (C):

Students must complete additional elective hours to total a minimum of 128 semester hours for the BAS degree. Of the remaining hours, at least 24 semester hours must be upper level (300-400) courses from any of these subjects: accounting, business, computer information systems, computer science, economics, foreign language, government, history, criminal justice, literature, mathematics, philosophy, psychology, religion, science, or sociology; and 12 of those 24 must be taken in residence at Campbell.

Bachelor of Health Science
Students must meet the criteria of either (A), (B), or (C):

Further, students must complete the additional core courses required for adequate preparation for graduate education in health related occupations. If not already awarded through transfer credit, the student should complete:

Students must complete additional elective hours to total a minimum of 128 semester hours for the BHS degree. Of the remaining hours, at least 24 semester hours must be upper level (300-400) courses from any of these subjects: accounting, business, computer information systems, computer science, economics, foreign language, government, history, criminal justice, literature, mathematics, philosophy, psychology, religion, science, or sociology; and 12 of those 24 must be taken in residence at Campbell.  Students should check the admissions requirements for the graduate programs for which they intend to apply. This will aid in course selection for the remaining electives.

Associate of Arts Degree Requirements
Campbell University offers Associate of Arts degree programs in General Education, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, and Social Sciences. A candidate for this degree must have demonstrated evidence of good character, completed 64 semester hours of study with 2.0 average on all work offered for graduation, and must have earned a 2.0 average on 80 percent of all work attempted. This degree requires a minimum of 15 semester hours of study in residence. All AA degrees require the following general courses:

Combined Degree Programs
Several combined degree programs exist for exceptional students. Consult the appropriate academic department for further information.

Special Considerations for Professional School Admission
Students with combined SAT scores of 1200 or higher may be offered guaranteed seats in the Norman A. Wiggins School of Law upon graduation, provided that they have maintained a 3.50 cumulative grade point average during their undergraduate work at Campbell University and satisfy the law school’s requirement with respect to the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). The School of Pharmacy reserves spaces for high school valedictorians that maintain required averages in their pre-pharmacy curriculum.

1. The student is obligated for all required work, written and oral, in each course for which registered, whether the student attends class or not.
    

2. No student will receive credit for any course in which he/she fails to attend at least 85-percent of the classes held.
    

3. Students should understand that the 15-percent absences allowed are designed for, but not limited to, personal and family emergencies, inclement weather conditions, bona fide medical needs, and officially approved representation of the University, such as athletic teams, student congresses, and assessment testing. Students whose absences fall in these categories will be allowed to make up work; it is incumbent upon the student to notify the professor in advance when possible.
    

4. Absences for reasons other than those listed above will not be excused.
    

5. Professors will keep absence records in all classes. Students who exceed the allowed number of absences will not receive credit for the course involved. Students who do not properly withdraw from a course will be given a grade of "F."
    

6. Professors have the prerogative of making their absence policy more restrictive than that of the University.
    

7. Professors will include a clear statement of their absence policy in the syllabus for each course.