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7.
Some programs have additional requirements. See program requirements.
Siena Heights students may earn a second baccalaureate degree at Siena Heights
University by the satisfactory completion of a second major and a second residency.
A maximum of 18 credit hours of Prior Learning credit may be included within the
baccalaureate degree. Prior Learning credit may be used as either required or elective
credit within a major or minor at the discretion of the department chairperson or program
director. Such credit will be transcripted as "CR."
Minor Requirements and Restrictions
a.
Students do not need to complete a minor unless they are seeking teacher certification.
b.
All minors require a minimum of 20 credit hours with a minimum of a 2.00 ("C") grade
point average.
c.
Courses taken on a CR/NC basis may not be included in the minor.
d.
Some departments disallow "D" grades in the minor. See program requirements.
e.
Prior Learning Credit may be utilized in the minor at the discretion of the department
chairperson or the program director. Such credit will be transcripted as "CR."
B. Degree Restrictions
1.
A maximum of six credit hours of developmental course credit may be included within the
baccalaureate degree. Developmental courses may be identified as below the 100 level.
2.
A maximum of 8 credit hours of elective CR/NC credit may be included within the baccalaureate
degree. (The following courses are not included within this 8 credit hour limitation: EDU 480,
MAT 295, MAT 296, and MAT 396.
3.
A maximum of four credit hours of physical education activity
courses may be included within
the baccalaureate degree. Activity courses may be repeated for credit.
4.
A maximum of 36 credit hours of College Level Examination Program (CLEP) credit may be
included within the baccalaureate degree. This credit does not count toward residency
requirements.
5.
A maximum of 24 credit hours of cooperative work experience may be included within the
baccalaureate degree. Cooperative work experience includes all off-campus experiential
learning. This credit does not count toward residency requirements.
6.
A maximum of 18 credit hours of prior learning credit may be included within the baccalaureate
degree. Prior learning petitions must be approved three months prior to graduation. This credit
does not count toward residency requirements.
7.
All students must apply for graduation by set deadlines.
Associate Degree Requirements and Restrictions
It is the responsibility of the student to make sure he/she has completed all of the requirements for an associate
degree from Siena Heights University. Academic advisors are assigned to guide students toward the successful
complet ion of the degree.
A. Degree Requirements
1.
Total Credit Hours and Grade Point Average
a.
Completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours.
b.
A minimum 2.00 grade point average for all university or
college level courses used for the degree.
c.
Transfer students must also maintain at least a 2.00 average for all credit hours
attempted at Siena Heights University. Some majors may require a higher gpa within the
major.
2.
Residency Requirements
a.
Completion of a minimum of 18 credit hours at Siena Heights University.
i.
The residency requirement may be completed at the Adrian Campus, the Henry
Ford College Center, the Jackson College Center, the Kalamazoo Valley
Community College Center, the Kellogg Community College Center, the Lake
Michigan College Center, the Lansing Community College Center, the
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