Bossier Parish Community College is in compliance with this comprehensive standard because the College defines and publishes general education requirements and major program requirements for its associate degrees and certificates. These requirements conform to commonly accepted standards and practices for associate degree programs and academic certificates. These requirements are in compliance with the Louisiana Board of Regents Statewide General Education Requirements defined in its Academic Affairs Policy 2.16 and Attachment IV of the Louisiana Board of Regents Statewide General Education Requirements for undergraduate degrees at public postsecondary institutions and are consistent with SACS COC requirements. Academic requirements are established specific to the credential. Board of Regents general education requirements for associate degrees and certificates are the following:
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Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) |
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) |
Associate of Arts (AA) |
Associate of Science (AS) |
Associate (A) |
| Minimum required general education |
9 credit hours |
15 credit hours |
27 credit hours |
27 credit hours |
27 credit hours |
| English Composition |
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
6 credit hours |
6 credit hours |
6 credit hours |
| Mathematics |
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
6 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
| Natural Science |
0 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
6 credit hours |
6 credit hours |
6 credit hours |
| Humanities |
0-3 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
| Fine Arts |
0-3 credit hours |
0 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
| Behavioral/ Social Science |
0-3 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
6 credit hours |
3 credit hours |
6 credit hours |
General education requirements are designed to provide students with a broad, comprehensive foundation on which to develop knowledge and skills necessary for entry into a chosen vocation or for continued education. The general education requirements specific to each degree and certificate are published in the General Catalog 54 Learning outcomes are integrated and assessed within the required general education courses.
In addition to general education, specific program requirements are included in degree plans to ensure an integrated, comprehensive understanding of the specific discipline. Each degree program has identified and published specific learning outcomes which are evaluated for effectiveness and compliance with the mission and goals of the College. The faculty, program directors, and advisory committee annually review programs for content and length. Program outcomes are evaluated with respect to criteria established by external accreditation agency and student/graduate/employer feedback. Based on program assessment information, recommendations are forwarded to the division chair. All program changes must be approved by the division chair, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and the College Curriculum committee.
For each associate degree and certificate, the General Catalog 101-175 outlines the requirements for completion of the specific academic credential. These program requirements are consistent with the mission of the College.
Bossier Parish Community College defines and publishes requirements for its undergraduate programs, including its general education components, and these requirements conform to commonly accepted standards and practices for degree programs. The College fully complies with requirements defined by the Louisiana Board of Regents, and these requirements are consistent with SACS COC requirements. Along with general requirements, each degree plan includes requisites that ensure an integrated, comprehensive understanding of that specific discipline. The College clearly outlines all program requirements which are published within the institution's General Catalog.
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