Pace Undergraduate Catalog (Page 67)

Undergraduate Catalog 2004-2006

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Dyson College of Arts and Sciences 67 DEGREE PROGRAMS FOR ADULT STUDENTS The bachelor of arts in liberal studies and the bachelor of science in professional studies are degree programs specifically designed to meet the needs of adult students who are returning to school. These individuals often have accumulated considerable knowledge as a result of their life experience. Where such knowledge can be demon- strated, documented, evaluated, and deemed to be in accordance with the curriculum and standards of the University, students may receive up to 36 college credits toward either degree. A maximum of 32 business credits may be applied, as electives only, to either degree. Elec- tives may not be used to accumulate more than 18 credits of advanced course work at Pace in any single discipline. Students in these programs will have the opportunity to take many of their courses online using Web-based instruction. For further information on these programs, please consult the academic advisor in the Office of the Dean, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences. B.A. in Liberal Studies This degree program will be attractive to adult students who may be pursuing a career but wish to complete an undergraduate major that allows a great deal of flexibility in programming. Three concentrations are possible in the program: the Communications and Literature Concentra- tion, the Criminal Justice and Sociology Concentration, and the General Liberal Studies Concentration. The 32- credit interdisciplinary concentration is combined with 56 General Education credits, a 4-credit Capstone course, and 28 open elective credits for a total of 120 credits. A maximum of 30 business credits may be applied to the program. The program may accommodate transfer, Experiential Learning and CLEP credits. The General Liberal Studies Concentration is the most flexible of the three and may be built around a theme of the student’s choosing. Examples include American studies, children’s studies, international studies, government, philosophy and religious studies. The two more focused concentrations are available online, as are many courses that students may apply to the Liberal Studies major, though students are free to choose online or on-site courses. In each concentration, students work closely with advisors from the Dyson College to construct a meaningful and coherent educa- tional experience. B.S. in Professional Communication Studies The B.S. in professional communication studies is an accelerated degree program designed to prepare students for successful professional careers in the field of commu- nication. This interdisciplinary major includes courses in business, communication, and computer science. It is an innovative, online accelerated degree program for adults who have experience in the workplace and an A.S. or A.A. degree or the equivalent (64 credits). The program is supported by Dyson College and Pace University’s Office of Adult and Continuing Education, which has tradition- ally been responsible for lending support to the adult undergraduate student, evaluating prior college-level credit and evaluating life experience for academic credit. For more information on this program, please visit our Web Site at http://online.pace.edu, call (212) 346-1700 or e-mail adultdegrees@pace.edu. Credits TRANSFER CREDITS ...................................................... 64 PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION STUDIES CONCENTRATION ........................................................... 36 COM 221 Professional Communication AIT 107 Computer Applications for Telecommunications COM 300 Organizational Communications COM 210 Introduction to Mass Media COM 310 Business and Professional Speaking TS 313 Multimedia Applications for the Microcomputer MAR 342A Public Relations COM 360 Interpersonal Communication Among Cultures MGT 322A Organizational Behavior LIBERAL ARTS ELECTIVES .......................................... 20 Total credits 120 B.S. in Professional Studies This degree program is a non-structured major for adult students who are in an established career field but have not completed an undergraduate degree. It is designed to accommodate up to 96 transfer credits, including those from CLEP or a life experience portfolio. The required 36- credit concentration is comprised of at least 24 credits from the liberal arts or sciences with 12 credits satisfied by courses in business, computer science, education or a second discipline in liberal arts or science. The goal of this degree program is to provide both flexibility in course work along with a professional or technical component for added marketability. In addition to the 36-credit concentra- tion, students must also satisfy a 60-credit core and 32 credits of open electives for a total of 128 credits. Many of these courses are offered online. Information contained in this document may have been changed since this printing. Please consult an academic advisor regarding degree requirements. SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Fellows of Dyson College The Society of Fellows of Dyson College consists of faculty, students, and alumni. Its goal is to foster under- graduate scholarship in the arts and sciences at Pace University by identifying men and women of outstanding academic ability and encouraging them to develop their talents through a program of academic, social, and creative activities.

NOTE: Information contained herein was compiled prior to June 2004 and is accurate as of that date. Subsequent changes may occur with respect to University programs, curricula, requirements, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, which are not reflected in this catalog. Enrollment shall be subject to and governed by such changes.

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