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The Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies Social Sciences is for students who are interested in broader options in course selection than are possible within a traditional departmental major and who want to specialize their course of study according to individual interests and professional/educational aspirations. Persons holding this degree will find employment in a variety of occupations, ranging from corporate to social services, depending upon their primary emphasis among the various disciplines within the social science category. This degree also provides excellent preparation for graduate studies in psychology, sociology, social work, and political science.

Entry Requirements

Applicants with a 3.4 cumulative GPA or higher and have satisfied the CADR requirements (see below) will be automatically admitted regardless of ACT or SAT score*. Admission Essay is not required.

*Applicants must still submit an ACT or SAT test scores. Test scores are used for scholarship consideration and for placement into English and Math courses at CWU.

Applicants with a 3.00 - 3.39 cumulative GPA who have satisfied the CADR requirements will be considered for admission based on grades AND test scores.

For applicants with CADR deficiencies, Admissions will take into account, grade trends, course rigor, senior year course schedule, and ACT/SAT scores. Admissions Essay recommended ( essay questions ).

Applicants with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 - 2.99 and/or CADR deficiencies will be considered through CWU's holistic Comprehensive Review Process. In this process we consider your responses to essay questions , grade trends, course rigor, senior year course schedule, and ACT/SAT scores. Admissions Essay is required.

To be considered for admissions, students must have at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA in high school and any applicable college work.

COLLEGE ACADEMIC DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS (CADR)
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CADR refers to college admission criteria established by the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC). Each school district determines which of its courses meet CADR guidelines. Students are encouraged to take additional courses above and beyond the minimum CADR requirements listed below.

English: 4 credits (including 3 credits of literature and composition)

Math: 3 credits (including algebra I, algebra II and geometry)

Senior year Math-Based Quantitative Course: 1 credit. (Acceptable courses include algebra I, algebra II, geometry, pre-calculus and above, math analysis, statistics, applied math, appropriate career and technical courses, or an algebra-based science course such as chemistry or physics. If you take and pass pre-calculus, math analysis or calculus prior to your senior year, you're exempt from this requirement.)

Social Science: 3 credits

Lab Science: 2 credits (one credit required in an algebra based lab science)

World Language: 2 credits of the same world language, Native American language or American Sign Language
1 credit of fine, visual, or performing arts, or electives from any of the other required CADR areas

International Students
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To submit proof of English proficiency, international students (except those from Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and English-speaking provinces of Canada) must submit one of the following:

a) IELTS score (6.0) or TOEFL score (525 for paper-based, 195 for computer-based, 71 for Internet-based)

b) A 3.0 or B grade in each of the two college-level English composition classes from a U.S. college or university.

c) Recommendation from CWU’s UESL program.

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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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Learn how law and order really work as you increase your marketability with an International Justice Studies MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. Ideal for anyone interested in or currently working in the legal field, law enforcement, corporate security, corrections, probation/parole management, and even lobbying, the International Justice Studies MBA program provides the comprehensive business training you will need to make an impact in a variety of justice-related careers.

In addition to the focused study of justice studies, the International MBA in Justice Studies promotes a thorough understanding of how business is conducted globally. This includes an examination of how external factors such as politics, international law, economic policies, regulatory systems and cultural beliefs influence decision making, and how to direct and manage multinational business operations effectively despite these differences.

Learn how to:

- Recognize and understand the roles and responsibilities of police in the justice system.

- Understand correctional law and its applications in correctional institutions.

- Analyze legal doctrine and its impact on the appellate and judicial process.

- Develop legal skills through argument, advocacy, interpretation, and preparation of legal documents.

- Understand the intricacies of employment law, such as incorporation, employee rights, collective bargaining and emerging workplace issues.

- Understand the impact of international economic, social and political relationships on corporations.

- Develop relationships within international markets and improve international competitiveness.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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Taught by international experts with practical experience in all levels of security, this degree will explore the major changes in the international system in the aftermath of September 11 2001.

Key features

Gives you the opportunity to undertake master level study in the workplace, supervised and coordinated through web-based activities

Offers contemporary and rigorous academic study in security studies and intelligence analysis, as well as transnational crime, international law and political violence

This degree can be combined with the Master of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism

Entry Requirements

• Australian Bachelor degree or recognised equivalent in relevant field or relevant Australian Postgraduate Certificate or recognised equivalent • Minimum English Language Proficiency: IELTS or IELTS equivalent of 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in each band

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Accpetance fee: $16000 AUD - deducted off the 1st year's tuition

Notes

May require compulsory on/off campus sessions

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Our world is divided into different societies. Yet it is increasingly interconnected. Relationships between nations, companies, cultures and individuals extend across regions and the globe. This course explores the political, economic and cultural issues that these complex interconnections create – focusing on international politics, diplomacy, cooperation, war and security; international economics and development; cultural and religious interactions between different societies; and global environmental problems.

Key features of the course
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- Considers the overall political make-up of the international system

- Investigates sources of order and disorder within it

- Emphasises development issues and the challenges faced by developing countries

- Applicable to a wide range of career paths

Entry Requirements

None

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