Belmont Abbey College

Departmental Goals: The general goals of the Department of Accounting are to offer students a solid foundation in accounting fundamentals and to contribute to the development of the student‘s ability to think critically, exercise judgment, make decisions, and communicate effectively in a complex and rapidly changing business environment. That is, students should be able to understand and evaluate accounting information. The department has the following specific goals for students majoring in accounting: 1) To understand fundamental accounting principles and theory; 2) To understand the importance of effective communication skills and to be able to analyze, organize and communicate information effectively; 3) To engage in practical professional experiences and career exploration. With an accounting degree, graduates can pursue careers as professional accountants in public, private, and non-profit organizations, as well as in business fields, such as banking and financial management. The degree can also serve as a basis for graduate study in numerous areas—such as accounting, taxation, business administration, public administration, education, and law. Graduates can also pursue professional designations such as CPA, CMA, CIA, CFM and CFE. Requirements to sit for the CPA exam vary by state and students should consult the State Board of CPA Examiners in the state in which they wish to practice. Accounting graduates who meet the residency requirements of the North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accounting Examiners are eligible to sit for the CPA examination upon graduation; licensure requires completion of 150 credit hours. Thus, although the B.A. offers a solid foundation in accounting, students who are planning to pursue the CPA certification are strongly encouraged to pursue a graduate degree.

To be eligible for acceptance into the degree program, students must complete all of the following courses with a grade of "C" or better: AC 211, AC 212, BU 265, and MA 135 or 151.

Students must complete the requirements outlined below:
I. The Core Curriculum
II. Major requirements
III. Other Courses

The Core Curriculum
Any ADP student who has not previously attended college or has not been enrolled full-time during the past three (3) years must enroll in AD101 Adult to College Transition.

I. The Core Curriculum 50-53 hours
Any ADP student who has not previously attended college or has not been enrolled full-time during the past three (3) years must enroll in AD101 Adult to College Transition.
As a part of the Core Curriculum requirements, the following are specific core requirements for a B.A. in Accounting:
Social Sciences
EC 201 Introductory Economics I (macro) 3 hours
Mathematics
MA 151 College Algebra 151 3 hours
II. Major Requirements 30 hours
AC 211 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 hours
AC 212 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 hours
AC 311 Intermediate Accounting I 3 hours
AC 312 Intermediate Accounting II 3 hours
AC 321 Advanced Accounting 3 hours
AC 331 Managerial Accounting I 3 hours
AC 332 Managerial Accounting II OR
AC 360 Accounting Information Systems 3 hours
AC 341 Auditing I 3 hours
AC 401 Federal Income Tax I 3 hours
One of the following: 3 hours
BU 309 Marketing
BU 436 Operations Management
IB 310 International Business
NOTE: A "C" (2.00) average or above in all Accounting courses is required for graduation.
III. Other Required Courses 37-40 hours
BU/CS 265 Spreadsheet and Database Applications 3 hours
BU 300 Management 3 hours
AC/BU 306 Quantitative Analysis 3 hours
BU 310 Finance 3 hours
AC/BU 412 Legal Environment of Business 3 hours
BU 315 Business Communications 3 hours
BU 407 Seminar, Strategic Management 3 hours
EC 202 Introductory Economics II (micro) 3 hours
General Elective Courses 13-16 hours

NOTE: For a B. A. degree, no more than four (4) Accounting courses and three (3) business courses may be taken at another institution.

It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

Students who complete any of the department’s undergraduate programs will be eligible to compete for acceptance into graduate programs or into post-baccalaureate employment in the health and human services fields, various industries and businesses, and educational organizations. Students who wish to become professional psychologists—whether in clinical, research, or academic settings—must complete a bachelor’s degree, and subsequently, either a Master’s or doctoral degree. The department offers students a choice of earning a B. S. in Psychology, a B. A. in Psychology, or Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology (Adult Degree Program Students only). The B. S. emphasizes neuropsychology and the connections between psychology and the natural sciences and mathematics. The B. A. focuses more on the connections among psychology, philosophy and the other social sciences. It also requires a more in-depth study of personality theories. The B. A. in Applied Psychology focuses on the application of psychology to solve problems and promote human welfare. While all three degrees offer a solid foundation in psychology and can prepare students for graduate study or for entering the workforce, students who are planning to pursue careers in psychiatry, clinical psychology, neuropsychology or health care are encouraged to choose the B. S. option.

The general goal of the Department of Psychology is to contribute to the development of a thinking citizenry by helping students develop the skills necessary to be informed consumers of psychology. That is, students should be able to understand and evaluate psychological research that is presented in the popular press using both critical thinking skills and an understanding of the appropriate interpretation and application of psychological research. The department has the following specific goals for students majoring in psychology: 1) To understand the discipline of psychology and its role in contributing to our comprehension of human persons; 2) To understand the role of theory in psychology; 3) To develop research skills and understand the role of evidence in psychology; 4) To understand basic issues in psychology, such as the nature-nurture issue; 5) To understand the major concepts and findings in psychology; 6) To understand the importance of interactions among biological, environmental and personal/cognitive factors in determining behavior; 7) To understand the importance of individual and cultural differences in psychology; 167 8) To understand in depth at least one area of psychology; 9) To understand the philosophical and historical background of psychology; and 10) To engage in opportunities for practical professional experiences and career exploration.

Standards for Admission and Graduation: To be eligible for acceptance into any psychology major, the student must have earned a "C" or better in PC 201 and one upper-level psychology course, and must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or better. Transfer students must meet with a department advisor before declaring the major. While all courses in psychology require basic computer competencies, competencies specific to the discipline will be addressed in PC307 and PC410. Students must have a "C" or better in all of their PC courses to graduate with a degree in psychology. For the majors or the minors, the preponderance of the credit hours must be taken at Belmont Abbey College.

B. A. in Applied Psychology (ADP Students Only)

The Core Curriculum (ADP)
Any ADP student who has not previously attended college or has not been enrolled full-time during the past three (3) years must enroll in AD101 Adult to College Transition.

Students must complete the requirements outlined below:
I. The Core Curriculum (ADP)
II. Major requirements (ADP)
III. Other Courses (ADP)

I. The Core Curriculum (ADP) 50-53 hours
Any ADP student who has not previously attended college or has not been enrolled full-time during the past three (3) years must enroll in AD101 Adult to College Transition.

In addition to the other Core Curriculum requirements, the following are specific core requirements:
PC 201 Introductory Psychology 3 hours
MA 135 or higher (prerequisite for SS300) 3 hours
II. Major requirements (ADP)1 33 hours
PC 215 Science and Practice of Psychology 3 hours
At least one of the following: 3 hours
PC 301 Developmental Psychology
PC 360 Social Psychology
PC 306 Cognitive Psychology
PC308 Theories of Personality
PC 305 (prev. PC 405) Biological Psychology
At least one of the following: 3 hours
PC 303 Special Topics in Applied Psychology
PC 320 Introduction to School Psychology
PC 330 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PC 340 Sport Psychology
PC 404 Seminar in Counseling
Or another applied psychology course approved by department chair
SS 300 Fundamental Statistics for Social Science
(Fall of junior year) 3 hours
PC 313 (prev. PC 403) Abnormal Psychology 3 hours
PC 307 Research Methods for Psychology
(Spring of junior year) 3 hours
PC 407 Testing and Assessment 3 hours
PC 400 History and Systems of Psychology 3 hours
PC 410/411 Senior Thesis/Practicum (Senior year) 3 hours
PC upper-level electives 6 hours
III. Other Courses (ADP) 34-37 hours
Supplemental cluster of 200+ (beyond core)
courses from a department other than PC 1 9 hours
General elective hours
(taking a minor is encouraged) 25-28 hours
It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

Minor in Applied Psychology (ADP Students only)

PC 201 Introductory Psychology 3 hours
PC upper-level electives 12 hours

The preponderance of the courses for the minor must be taken at Belmont Abbey College.

It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

Departmental Goals: To prepare our Business majors with the knowledge, skills, discipline, and ethics needed for personal and career success; to instill in our Business majors a commitment to ethical business practices and social responsibility; to provide our Business majors with opportunities to apply knowledge and skills gained during coursework to field experiences and in profession-affiliated student organizations; and to enhance our Business majors= ability to become independent learners and thinkers who can take responsibility for their careers in a changing business environment. We seek to achieve these goals within the context of a learning environment that reflects the values of Belmont Abbey College.

In support of these goals, the Business curriculum focuses on the following kinds of knowledge, skills, and abilities:
· Business ethics
· Leadership qualities and skills
· Creative thinking and initiative
· Critical thinking and reasoning
· Decision-making and problem-solving: strategies, tools, and   techniques
· Communications skills: writing and giving presentations
· Understanding globalization and diversity in the U.S.   workplace and marketplace
· Technology (including using word processing, presentation software,spreadsheets, databases and te internet)
· Teambuilding and collaboration

Adult Degree Program students must complete the requirements outlined below:

To be eligible for acceptance into the degree program, Adult Degree Program students must complete all of the following courses with a grade of “C ” or better: AC 211, AC 212, EC 201, EC 202, and BU 265.

The Core Curriculum
Any ADP student who has not previously attended college or has not been enrolled full-time during the past three (3) years must enroll in AD101 Adult to College Transition.

In addition to the other Core Curriculum requirements, the following are specific core requirements for a B.A. in Business Management:

Major Requirements
(15 lower-division hours)
EC 201 Introductory Economics I
EC 202 Introductory Economics II
AC 211 Principles of Financial Accounting
AC 212 Principles of Managerial Accounting
BU 265 Spreadsheet and Database Applications

(27 hours at 300 Level or above)
BU 300 Management
BU 306 Quantitative Analysis: Business Statistics
BU 309 Marketing
BU 310 Finance
BU 315W Business Communication
BU 407 Management Seminar
BU 412 Legal Environment of Business
BU 436 Operations Management
IB 310 International Business

Other Courses
4 EC/BU/CS/EC/IB courses at 300-level or above
General Elective Courses

It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

Program Goals: Criminal Justice majors will develop a knowledge of the building blocks of the criminal justice and homeland security systems; explore the schools of criminological thought regarding crime causation; acquire an ability to think critically and creatively about crime and other social problems; develop empirically-supported solutions to these problems; strengthen their oral and written communication skills; and explore the ethical issues surrounding the professional field of criminal justice and homeland security.

To be eligible for acceptance into the degree program, the student must have completed CJ 201 with a grade of “C” or better in all CJ courses. Students may submit an Intent to Declare form after they have successfully completed CJ 201.

Students must complete the requirements outlined below:

I. The Core Curriculum
II. Major requirements
III. Other Courses

I. The Core Curriculum 50-53 hours
Any ADP student who has not previously attended college or has not been enrolled full-time during the past three (3) years must enroll in

AD101 Adult to College Transition.
II. Major requirements 36-39 hours
CJ 201* Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 hours
CJ 300 Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 hours
CJ 304 Institutional and Community Corrections 3 hours
CJ 360 American Criminal Courts 3 hours
SS 300 Social Science Statistics (fall semester) 3 hours
SO 305 Research Methods (spring semester) 3 hours 104
CJ 414 Criminology 3 hours
CJ Electives 6 hours
CJ 453 Internship or 456 Internship 3-6 hours
CJ 403 Ethics in CJ Systems 3 hours
CJ 408W Senior Thesis (fall semester) 3 hours

III. Other Courses 21-34 hours
Social Science Division Courses: 9 hours
3 PC/PO/SO Electives
General Elective courses 12-25 hours
*CJ 201 is a prerequisite for all upper-level CJ coursework for all students, including those pursuing a major or minor in Criminal Justice.

NOTE: Students must also pass the Computer Proficiency Exam or complete CS 100.

It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

B. A. in Educational Studies (ADP students only)
To be eligible for acceptance into the degree program, the student must declare the major and have completed at least 12 hours of education coursework. The student must complete 36 hours of coursework in education, including an internship, with a minimum grade of “C” in each. In consultation with an education advisor, the student chooses 41-44 hours of electives related to his or her interests and professional goals. 

In addition to the other Core Curriculum requirements, the following are specific core requirements:

• CS 100 Introduction to Computing (or pass the Computer Literacy Test)

Major requirements

• ED 300 Introduction to Education
• ED 301 Human Growth and Development
• ED 302 Education and Society
• ED 303 Children’s Literature
• ED 304 World of the Young Child
• ED 305 Introduction to the Exceptional Child
• ED 312 Educational Psychology
• ED 350 Arts in the Elementary School
• ED 351 N.C. History or an approved course in United States History
• ED 493 Internship (100 field hours)
• ED 380 Issues and Trends in Education
• ED 399 Diversity in Education
• Either ED 493 Internship or ED 494 Internship

NOTE: ED 493 Internship (3 credit hours) may be taken twice for a total of two hundred (200) field hours, or a student may take ED 494 Internship (6 credit hours) for a total of two hundred (200) field hours. No more than six (6) hours of internship will be permitted.

Other Courses
Selected in consultation with advisor to address the student’s interests and professional goals.

It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

The mission of the Elementary Education Teacher Licensure Program is to prepare teachers who are liberally educated, professionally competent, personally and socially mature, and acutely aware of the responsibilities and privileges entailed in their involvement with public and private education. The department prepares prospective teachers for successful careers in public and private school classrooms (K-6). Students who complete the undergraduate teacher licensure program in elementary education are prepared to enter the first phase of their professional career as effective beginning teachers.

The goal of the Elementary Education Teacher Licensure Program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children in kindergarten through grade six (K-6). Preparation for entering an elementary teaching career includes an integration of theoretical study, a variety of selective field experiences, and systematic reflection concerning one’s professional and personal experiences and goals.

B. A. in Elementary Education (ADP students only)
To be eligible for acceptance into the degree program, the student must declare the major, have completed at least 12 hours of education coursework, and have on file a cumulative Praxis I score of at least 522, or an SAT score of at least 1100, or an ACT score of at least 24. In addition, a student must have at admission, and maintain throughout the program, a GPA of 2.75 with no grade lower than a “C-” in major courses. A student must submit an Application for Admission to the Elementary Education Teacher Licensure Program and must be accepted into the program before beginning the Professional Sequence courses.

In addition to the other Core Curriculum requirements, the following are specific core requirements:

• A non-biological science (earth science recommended)
• CS 100 Introduction to Computing (unless the student passes the Computer Literacy Test)

Major requirements
Prerequisites for Professional Sequence

• ED 300 Introduction to Education
• ED 301 Human Growth and Development
• ED 303 Children’s Literature
• ED 304 World of the Young Child  
• ED 305 Introduction to the Exceptional Child
• ED 312 Educational Psychology
• ED 350 Arts in the Elementary School
• ED 351 N.C. History or an approved course in United States History
• One of the following:

• ED 302 Education and Society
• ED 380 Issues and Trends
• ED 399 Diversity in Education

Before taking any coursework in the Professional Sequence, a student must be accepted into the Elementary Education Teacher Licensure Program. The Professoinal Sequence is comprised of three distinct semesters. The three courses in Professional Sequence I (PS I) serve as prerequisites to Professional Sequence II (PS II), while the four courses in PS II serve as prerequisites to Professional Sequence III (PS III).

Professional Sequence 33 hours

Professional Sequence I
ED 400 Classroom Management 3 hours
ED 402 Curriculum and Instructional Design 3 hours
ED 406 Teaching Language Arts
in Elementary School 3 hours

Professional Sequence II
ED 407 Diagnosis and Treatment
of Reading Disabilities 3 hours
ED 408 Teaching Social Studies
in Elementary School 3 hours
ED 409 Teaching Science
in Elementary School 3 hours
ED 410 Teaching Mathematics
in Elementary School 3 hours

Professional Sequence III
ED 471 Student Teaching Seminar 3 hours
ED 475 Student Teaching 9 hours

Recommendation for Licensure (same as for Traditional students).

It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

Liberal Studies

Departmental Goals: A primary goal of this interdisciplinary major is to encourage students in the breadth of their studies, while ensuring that they craft a cohesive and integrated plan for their coursework. The Liberal Studies thesis is the capstone course for this major, and provides students an opportunity to incorporate the various aspects of their studies into a larger research project. The Program also seeks to serve transfer students, who are able to incorporate many of their transferred credits into the Liberal Studies major.

Students must complete the requirements outlined below:
I. The Core Curriculum
II. Major requirements
III. Other Courses

I. The Core Curriculum (for ADP) 50-53 hours

Any ADP student who has not previously attended college or has not been enrolled full-time during the past three (3) years must enroll in AD101 Adult to College Transition.

II. Major requirements (300 Level or above) 36 hours

Every student majoring in Liberal Studies must maintain at least a "C" average in his or her major courses.

BU 315 Business Communications 3 hours
CS elective 3 hours
300/400 Level Course 3 hours
300/400 Level Course 3 hours
300/400 Level Course 3 hours
300/400 Level Course 3 hours
300/400 Level Course 3 hours
300/400 Level Course 3 hours
300/400 Level Course 3 hours
300/400 Level Course 3 hours
LS 308 Research Methods and Writing 3 hours
LS 408 Liberal Studies Thesis* 3 hours

*This is the capstone course for the Liberal Studies major. It consists of independent work carried out under the guidance of a faculty member with credentials in a discipline appropriate to the topic. The work will culminate in a thesis that will be graded by the faculty advisor and must also be submitted to and approved by the two Liberal Studies Coordinator.

III. Other Courses 31-34 hours

General Electives 31-34 hours

It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

For those students interested in the study of education and/or human services in a liberal arts context without teacher licensure, the department offers an Educational Studies Program. The mission of Educational Studies is to prepare individuals for employment and/or study in fields allied to the teaching profession, i.e., child care, library science, ministry, social service, human resource management, and wellness.

The goal of the Elementary Education Teacher Licensure Program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children in kindergarten through grade six (K-6). Preparation for entering an elementary teaching career includes an integration of theoretical study, a variety of selective field experiences, and systematic reflection on one’s professional and personal experiences and goals. The goal of the Educational Studies Program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be advocates for children in those students’ chosen professions and in society in general.

Students holding a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university may apply to pursue a program of study leading to teacher licensure in elementary education (K-6). Following an evaluation of the individual’s previous academic transcripts, a specific program will be developed appropriate to the student's academic background and experience. Students enrolled in licensure-only programs of study must complete a minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours of coursework (not including student teaching) at Belmont Abbey College. The education course requirements for the elementary licensure-only program are the same as those for degree-seeking students, as well as the requirement of an approved math course, a biology course with lab and a non-biological science course.
Recommendation for Licensure (same as for Traditional students).

It is the student’s responsibility to see that all requirements for teacher licensure are fulfilled