Core Requirement 2.7.1
The Institution
2.7.1 Offers one or more degree programs based on at least 60 semester
credit hours or the equivalent at the associate level; at least 120 semester credit
hours or the equivalent at the baccalaureate level; or at least 30 semester credit
hours or the equivalent at the post-baccalaureate, graduate, or professional level.
The institution provides a written justification and rationale for program equivalency
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X Compliance Partial Compliance Non-Compliance
Narrative
Nicholls State University offers degrees at the associate, bachelor, master, and specialist levels
[1].
All associate degree programs require at least 60 semester hours,
as specified in the University's Bulletin
[2].
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General University Requirements for Associate Degrees
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To qualify for graduation with an associate degree, a student must:
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Complete 6 hours of English other than developmental English and fulfill English competency requirements by earning
a C or better in 102.
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Complete 6 hours of mathematics including MATH 101 and a mathematics course specified by the major/minor/concentration.
Each student shall fulfill mathematics competency requirements by earning a C or better in 101 or by earning credit
in calculus.
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Complete 6 hours of science (astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, physical science, or physics).
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Complete 3 hours of humanities courses (literature, foreign languages, history).
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Complete 3 hours of fine arts (ART 110 or MUS 105).
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Complete 3 hours of social sciences (economics, geography, government, psychology, sociology) in A.S. degree
programs and 6 hours of social sciences in A.G.S. programs (3 hours must be 200 level).
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Complete a Freshman Studies course (FRST 101, 110, LDST 151, 152, or ACSU 115) or PSET 100.
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Achieve computer literacy and oral communication competency as determined by curricula.
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Complete an approved curriculum as outlined by the student's college.
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Complete a minimum of 60 semester hours in degree credit courses.
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Earn at least 25% of credit hours in residence at Nicholls.
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Complete at least 12 of the last 15 semester hours in residence at Nicholls.
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Have an overall adjusted (internal) grade-point average of at least 2.0 in all courses.
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Apply for the degree by the deadline as published in the University Calendar with the Office of Records and Registration during the registration period for the semester or
summer session in which degree requirements are to be completed, and pay graduation fees at that time.
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15.
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Clear all University accounts.
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Participate in Commencement exercises. Because of extenuating circumstances, a student may request
permission to be awarded the degree in absentia. The request must be made in writing to the dean of
the student's college prior to graduation. A mailing fee of $10 is assessed for diplomas mailed within
the continental United States and $25 outside the continental United States.
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Be enrolled during the last semester in residence at Nicholls in a college from which the degree is sought.
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All baccalaureate degree programs require at least 120 hours. Each baccalaureate
program requires students to complete at least 24 semester hours in the subject of
the major or field of concentration. Degree candidates must also earn at least 45
semester hours in courses numbered 300 or above. Students must earn at least 25
percent of credit hours in residence at Nicholls and earn a majority of credits
in the major at Nicholls. These requirements are specified in the University's
Bulletin
[3]:
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General University Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree
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To qualify for graduation with a baccalaureate degree, a student must:
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Complete all work in one of the curricula as outlined in the University Bulletin including the
University General Education requirements and a Freshman Studies course.
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2.
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Achieve competencies in computer literacy and oral communication as determined by individual departments or curricula.
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3.
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Successfully complete at least 24 semester hours in the subject of the major or field of concentration.
Some curricula require more hours and no grade lower than C in the major field.
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Earn an overall adjusted (internal) grade point average of at least 2.0 in all work and in the minor subject,
if any. A minor consists of a minimum of 18 semester hours in the minor field of concentration if a minor is
stipulated by the department. A transfer student, in addition to meeting the above requirements, must have an adjusted (internal)
grade point average of at least 2.0 in courses taken at Nicholls and which lead to a degree.
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Fulfill the residence requirements. (See Residence Requirements for the Baccalaureate.)
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Earn a minimum of 120 semester hours in degree courses.
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Earn at least 45 semester hours in courses numbered 300 or above.
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Consult the academic dean of his or her college prior to the semester he or she intends to complete
degree requirements and have academic records checked for completeness and accuracy.
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Apply for the degree with the Office of Records and Registration during the registration period for the semester
or summer session in which degree requirements are to be completed.
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10.
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Pay graduation fees during the registration period for the semester or summer
session in which degree requirements are to be completed.
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11.
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Clear all University accounts.
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12.
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Participate in Commencement exercises. Because of extenuating circumstances, a student may request
permission to be awarded the degree in absentia. The request must be made in writing to the dean of the
student's college prior to graduation. A mailing fee of $10 is assessed for diplomas mailed within the
continental United States and $25 outside the continental United States.
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As indicated in the following table, individual degree programs may have requirements more stringent than
these general requirements; however, the University of Louisiana System expects any baccalaureate degree
program that requires over 125 hours to have written justification for such from an accrediting association.
Table 1: Semester Hour Requirements for Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs
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Degree
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Hours of Work Required
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Bachelor of Arts
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Art
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124
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Education
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Art
Education Certification
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125
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English
Education Primary Certification
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125
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French
Education Certification
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125
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Social
Studies Education Certification
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125
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General
Studies
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125
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English
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Creative
Writing Concentration
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122
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Technical
Writing Concentration
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122
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French
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124
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Government
Criminal Justice Concentration
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121
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History
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121
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Mass
Communication
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Broadcast
Journalism Concentration
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129
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Print
Journalism Concentration
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125
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Public
Relations Concentration
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129
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Music
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122
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Psychology
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125
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Sociology
Family/Youth Advocacy Concentration
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121
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Bachelor of Music Education
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Instrumental
Music Education Certification
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131
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Vocal
Music Education Certification
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133
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Bachelor of Science
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Accounting
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121
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Agricultural
Business
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General
Agricultural Business Concentration
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125
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Agricultural
Production Concentration
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125
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Agricultural
Science Concentration
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125
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Environmental
Agriculture Concentration
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125
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Pre-Veterinary
Concentration
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125
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Biology
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General
Biology Concentration
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125
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Environmental
Biology Concentration
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125
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Marine
Biology Concentration
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125
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Microbiology
Concentration
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125
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Pre-Medical
Technology Concentration
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125
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Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry
Concentration
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125
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Pre-Occupational
Therapy Concentration
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125
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Pre-Physical
Therapy Concentration
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125
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Business
Administration
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Entrepreneurship
Concentration
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121
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General
Business Concentration
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121
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Financial
Services Marketing Concentration
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121
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Pre-Law
Concentration
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