Online Arts Liberal Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

The online Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies (BAIS) with specialization in applied technology, business, communication liberal arts or public service administration is offered through the University’s Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies, which features programs for adults and working professionals. The degree is aimed at students who are interested in combining business theory with technological skills that are vital in today’s workplace. Students find that their course work has an intense practical orientation. They are able to apply the skills they learn immediately in their day-to-day working lives.
The program’s goal is to increase the student’s understanding of communication, management, applied technology and business in the world economy. Students in the program develop expertise that has proved invaluable in a wide range of settings, including local, national and international corporations. Expertise gained from the program is also invaluable in the public sector and the not-for-profit world.

Entry Requirements

• Two years or the equivalent of undergraduate course work from an accredited college or university, with a GPA of 2.7 preferred. Call for a personal interview to discuss your educational goals. NO SAT/ACT required.
• Proof of successful completion of an associate degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent is necessary for admission. A copy of your transcript or diploma attached to your application is sufficient proof.
• No required GMAT or GRE scores. International students must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
• GPA of 3.0 or above must have been maintained to be considered for admission.

Other Fees

• $40 Application fees

• $409 Technology Fee Per Term On Campus and Web-based (Fall & Spring terms)

• $12 Per credit Technology Fee Per Term Off-campus locations

• $12 Per credit Summer 1 & winter terms

• Audit Fee 1 credit + $10.00 registration fee

• $750.00 per 3-credit course No technology fees National Guard Personnel

• $220 Master’s Fees

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Creighton’s Bachelor of Science in Leadership seeks to develop leaders whose skills and knowledge will make a difference in the world. Tracks are available in Healthcare Management, Non-Profit Management and Human Capital Management.

Successful businesses and organizations require educated leaders to provide creative vision, facilitate collaboration, make ethical decisions, and inspire others. This flexible, affordable, and relevant degree is specifically designed for adults looking to gain a promotion, change careers, stay competitive or expand their education.

Fully-Online format: 8-week courses are delivered online, allowing you to access and complete course materials in a flexible and convenient manner. This degree will fit your busy schedule!

Emphasis on timely completion: The program generously accepts up to 80 hours of credit from other institutions that you have attended. Credit is also offered for certified training and experiential learning, allowing you to demonstrate competencies based on knowledge gained in the workplace and community.

Integrated education: The program respects and recognizes the valuable personal and professional experiences that you bring to the classroom. The concept of integration is reflected in your practicum, in which you apply your education in a real-world setting, perhaps even your own workplace. our goal is to help you connect your education to your career in real and tangible ways!
Multi-disciplinary study: Leaders are needed in all workplaces. The innovative program brings together students and faculty from diverse backgrounds, such as business, healthcare and military to create a unique learning community. Your education will draw on a variety of field from finance to communication to ethics, while building on a strong foundation in the liberal arts.

Optional specializations: You can choose to specialize in one of three tracks, allowing you the options to personalize your education to the organization that you serve. Tracks include healthcare management, non-profit management, and human capital management.

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The degree program in Interdisciplinary Studies prepares students for a wide variety of careers and graduate study. The program stresses knowledge and understanding by promoting the virtues of a broad-based general education. The Interdisciplinary Studies program offers students a broadly focused degree that develops competencies in several disciplines, and prepares graduates for the modern workplace. In addition, the wealth of elective credits available in Interdisciplinary Studies affords excellent opportunities for students with prior learning experience.

Enrollment in Interdisciplinary Studies offers students the opportunity to organize a degree program to suit their individual career and academic goals. The degree program includes four key elements:

- John Hancock University’s core curriculum, which includes a broad mix of liberal arts and science courses.

- Three concentrations in any combination.

- An array of general electives from which students can tailor to their career interests.

- A final synthesis course, the Capstone Seminar.

Entry Requirements

Completion of a high school diploma or its equivalent.

One of the following criteria:

- Good academic standing and completion of at least 12 semester credits from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting association that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Good academic standing: students who have been academically dismissed from other colleges or universities are ineligible to pursue courses at John Hancock University unless they meet one of the following conditions:

- Earned 12 semester hours from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting association that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Have not attended any college or university for one year since being academically dismissed.

- Successful appeal to the Chair of Academic Programs. At the Chair of Academic Program’s discretion the previous requirements may be waived. Undergraduate students who have their appeal approved will be placed on academic probation and must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher upon the completion of their fourth course at John Hancock University. Students will be restricted to two courses per trimester and must meet every other week with their academic advisor. Students who fail to earn a GPA of 2.0 after their fourth course will be academically dismissed from the University.

An active military or honorably discharged veteran.

Applicants who have completed a high school diploma or its equivalent but have not successfully completed 12 hours of college level work and do not meet the military service criteria can complete the necessary credit hours as a student at large. Upon successfully earning 12 credit hours, these students can apply for regular degree-seeking status.

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This degree program is offered on-line or on-campus. The program provides students a quality multi-disciplinary program of study that fulfills traditional university requirements and is designed to meet the student’s specific goal for a college degree. The degree is obtained through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Office of Interdisciplinary Studies.

Working closely with an academic advisor, each student develops his/her program of study from four proficiency areas: communication, information literacy, problems solving/decision making, and community leadership. Students are encouraged to choose their own pace with the option of studying either full or part-time.

Entry Requirements

Students entering the program should minimally have 60 hours completed at an accredited college or university, including the general education curriculum, and must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

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The degree program in Interdisciplinary Studies prepares students for a wide variety of careers and graduate study. The program stresses knowledge and understanding by promoting the virtues of a broad-based general education. The Interdisciplinary Studies program offers students a broadly focused degree that develops competencies in several disciplines, and prepares graduates for the modern workplace. In addition, the wealth of elective credits available in Interdisciplinary Studies affords excellent opportunities for students with prior learning experience.

Enrollment in Interdisciplinary Studies offers students the opportunity to organize a degree program to suit their individual career and academic goals. The degree program includes four key elements:

1. John Hancock University’s core curriculum, which includes a broad mix of liberal arts and science courses.

2. Three concentrations in any combination.

3. An array of general electives from which students can tailor to their career interests.

4. A final synthesis course, the Capstone Seminar.

John Hancock University’s required core curriculum (42 credits) is designed to provide students with communication skills and knowledge essential to job success as well as the broad perspective of history, science, philosophy and insights into human behavior derived from the study of behavioral science and literature.

In addition to the core courses, each student selects three subject areas of concentration, taking at least 12 credits in each area. An additional 18 elective credits may be taken in one of these areas of concentration, and an additional six elective credits in each of the other two areas. The remaining elective credits are chosen to complement the student’s individual degree plan.

The Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone Seminar rounds out the University experience by involving students in research, analytic and synthetic activities. The Capstone Seminar uses a general topic or current issue to explore a variety of perspectives that multiple disciplines bring to bear on any given substantive subject of interest. The capstone course requires students to demonstrate mastery of the reading, writing, communication and research skills they have learned throughout their coursework at John Hancock and/or previous institutions.

The John Hancock Interdisciplinary Studies program prepares students for a variety of professional careers that demand breadth of knowledge and excellent problem-solving skills. In the Capstone Seminar, students apply and refine these skills as they exchange ideas with fellow students and their instructors on engaging and timely topics.

Students may select their areas of concentration from the following 14 areas:

Concentrations:
Accounting
Business Law
Business and the Internet
Crime Scene Analysis
Entrepreneurial Management
Finance
Fraud Investigation
Hospitality Management
Human Resources Management
International Business
Marketing
Paralegal Studies
Political Science and the Law

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program students will be able to:

1. Articulate major concepts and issues related to their chosen fields of study.

2. Write a research brief and annotated bibliography on their chosen areas of study.

3. Discuss and defend their positions on important issues related to their fields.

4. Synthesize research and interview material into a draft of a research paper.

5. Evaluate and critique other writers' papers.

6. Write a coherent, well-researched paper that supports an effective argumentative thesis with credible evidence.

Entry Requirements

1. Completion of a high school diploma or its equivalent.

2. One of the following criteria:

- Good academic standing and completion of at least 12 semester credits from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting association that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Good academic standing: students who have been academically dismissed from other colleges or universities are ineligible to pursue courses at John Hancock University unless they meet one of the following conditions:

- Earned 12 semester hours from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting association that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Have not attended any college or university for one year since being academically dismissed.

- Successful appeal to the Chair of Academic Programs. At the Chair of Academic Program’s discretion the previous requirements may be waived. Undergraduate students who have their appeal approved will be placed on academic probation and must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher upon the completion of their fourth course at John Hancock University. Students will be restricted to two courses per trimester and must meet every other week with their academic advisor. Students who fail to earn a GPA of 2.0 after their fourth course will be academically dismissed from the University.

- An active military or honorably discharged veteran.

- Applicants who have completed a high school diploma or its equivalent but have not successfully completed 12 hours of college level work and do not meet the military service criteria can complete the necessary credit hours as a student at large. Upon successfully earning 12 credit hours, these students can apply for regular degree-seeking status.

International applicants may be required to take a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit the results to John Hancock University prior to enrollment.
TOEFL scores vary based on the method in which the test is taken. The required scores for admission to John Hancock University are as follows:

Print: 550
Computer: 213
Internet: 79

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