Academic Advisement presents: General Studies & Academic Policies September 24, 2009

1. Academic Advisementpresents:General Studies &Academic PoliciesSeptember 24, 2009

2. AA. Majors Offered • MSMC confers Associate in Arts degrees with the following majors: • Business Administration • Early Childhood Education • Graphic Design • Health and Human Services • Liberal Arts *English *History*Liberal Studies *Political Science*Psychology *Languages*Sociology *Gerontology*Film & Social Justice • Media Communication • Pre-Health Science * Biology *Nursing • Requirements for each major can be found in the catalog. • Students are governed by the catalog under which they enter MSMC. If subsequent catalogs have changes in major/minor or general studies requirements which are in the students' favor, they may be substituted at the option of the students.

3. Completion of at least 60 semester units with a grade point average of 2.0 (a C average) for all college work undertaken at Mount St. Mary's College. • Residency Requirement: 30 of the last 39 units must be taken at MSMC • Required General Studies Courses • Minimum grade you can earn C- Associate In Arts Degree Requirements

4. I. Communication Skills (minimum of 6 units) - GS I: • ENG 6AB or ENG 1AB/C • (Students must be enrolled in an English class every semester until they have successfully completed English 1B/C.) II. Arts and Sciences (minimum of 9 units) - GS II: • At least one course must be taken from three of the following categories. • A. Art, Music, Literature • B. History, Contemporary Economics, Politics • C. Natural, Physical Sciences • D. Social, Behavioral Sciences III. Philosophy(3) - GS III: • Ex. PHI 10: Critical Thinking A.A. General Studies Required Courses

5. IV. Religious Studies (6) - GS IV V. Intro to College Studies (1) - GS V VI. Outreach (1) - GS VI: • SPR60A (Social Action) OR • Fieldwork or clinical experience required by specific majors OR • Successful completion of a service learning class (SL) Diversity (3 units) VII. Diversity (3 units) - GS VII: • Ex. Soc 5, Rst 61, etc. VIII. Quantitative Literacy (3 units) - GS VIII: • (a minimum of 3 units, taken from either category, QL1 or QL2) • A. QL1 - Ex. Mth 50 • B. QL2 - Ex. Phs 1 A.A. General Studies Cont…..

6. Who is ultimately responsible for seeing that all procedures are followed and all requirements are fulfilled? • YOU…THE STUDENT • You are not alone and will be supported every step of the way. Academic Policies: Knowledge is power

7. You must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 • If you fall below a 2.0 one semester you will be on Academic Probation; not in good standing • If you fall below a 2.0 for two consecutive semesters you will be eligible for academic dismissal. • B+ is equivalent to 3.3 grade point average • Only courses with a C-,D,F,NC may be repeated for a higher grade. • A ‘W’ –withdrawal from course does not affect a student’s GPA • In order to withdraw the student must do so by the 10th week of school (October 30, 2009 for Fall 2009). • There is usually a fee please check with the business office for more information Academic Policies

8. ENGLISH: • The pre-requisite for English 1A is a satisfactory score on the writing placement test; completion of English 6A & 6B • The minimum grade that can be earned in English 1A and 1B/C in order to fulfill the Written Communication GE requirement is a “C”. • English 1AB/C is the pre-requisite for upper division coursework. Academic Policies: ENGLISH

9. Class Standings and Units: • You will need a minimum number of 60 units to graduate with a associates degree & 124 units to graduate with a baccalaureate degree; 45 of these units must be upper division units • Sophomores need 30 units, Juniors need 60 units, and Seniors need 90 units. • Lower division units can be identified by the following course numbering 0-99 and upper division units 100-199 Academic Policies: CLASS STANDING

10. While in HS: Submit an official letter to the ADV Center, from a HS official, stating that courses were not used for HS grad requirements; and official college transcripts. • Transfer Evaluation will be generated by the ADV Center • Summer • Course Numbering NOT the same • 9 units max allowed per summer term • Articulation Agreements – online at: http://www.msmc.la.edu/academics/academic-advisement/articulation-agreements/ • Shows what courses are transferable from the different community colleges. • Credit/No Credit Courses. • No units will be given, but may fulfill the prerequisite for a class. Academic Policies: TRANSFERRING UNITS

11. Foreign Language • Only required for your AA. Liberal Arts and all B.A. degrees • Successful completion of Language Placement Exam will waive this requirement – but NO units will be awarded • Passing score on AP exam • Double counting • A course may not fulfill more than one category in Area III (Arts & Sciences • No course from Areas I – IV may double count to satisfy a requirement in Area V (except Phi 5 or Phi 10) • Concurrent Enrollment • Students expected to pursue study only at MSMC during Fall & Spring semesters. • If seeking an exception, must file an Academic Petition and have approval of AA Dean prior to registering at another institution. More Important Policies

12. Info is available in the MSMC Catalog and on our website at: www.msmc.la.edu/advisement • Drop In Hours (Doheny) • Mon: 10am – 12pm • Tues: 9am – 11am • Thurs: 2pm – 4pm • Advisement Period • October 19 – November 6 • Come prepared • One More Test… Overwhelmed?