The academic programs at Heritage University are administered through two colleges:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Education and Psychology

Heritage University offers the following academic degrees and certificates. For further information, please refer to the respective department section in this catalog.

DEGREE PROGRAMS 

 University Goals and Key Assessment Indicators 

1.  Knowledge of the Physical World and of Human Cultures

   a. Students will possess the knowledge of the physical world and scientific methodology necessary to engage in informed discussions regarding currently relevant issues in science and society.

   b. Students will explain contributions and impacts of, as well as the connections among, history, the arts, social sciences, and cultural elements such as religion, philosophy, and literature.

2.  Intellectual and Practical Skills

   a. Students will employ the appropriate methods to find, evaluate, produce, share, and use information.

   b. Students will ask questions, think systematically, and answer their questions by analyzing literature or conducting investigations.

   c. Students will demonstrate communication skills including reading, writing, speaking, listening, and use of visual media in a variety of contexts.

   d. Students will construct valid and sound arguments.

   e. Students will employ the mathematical knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in their disciplines and to contribute to their communities and to society.

   f. Students will express themselves creatively through experience in the arts.

3. Personal and Social Responsibility

   a. Students will display the emotional competence, self-awareness, and resilience to maintain a sense of well-being. (Aligned to Bringing Theory to Practice project)

   b. Students will interpret and explain issues impacting society, including issues of sustainability and justice.

   c. Students will develop knowledge of the interconnections among ecological, social, and economic systems.

   d. Students will respect, with dignity, the similarities and differences among people with whom they live and work. (Aligned to Bringing Theory to Practice project)

4. Integrative and Applied Learning

   a. Students will synthesize and apply the knowledge and skills gained through their university experience in the contexts of their fields.

   b. Students will bring what they have learned about personal and social responsibility into practice in service for the community. (Aligned to Bringing Theory to Practice project)

   c. Students will practice personal, professional, and academic ethics in the appropriate contexts. (Aligned to Bringing Theory to Practice project)

• Complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours, including:
• General University Course Requirements
• 14 credits earned at Heritage University
• 36 credits in traditionally graded courses; a maximum of 24 credits in courses with a pass grade is allowed
• Complete major requirements. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required in the major.
• Application for a degree must be on file two semesters before the expected graduation date.

• Complete a minimum of 126 semester credit hours, including:
• General University Course Requirements
• Four writing-intensive courses
• 48 upper-division credits (300-level or above)
• 32 credits earned at Heritage, including 14 upper-division credits
• 96 credits must be in traditionally graded courses from any accredited college/university; a maximum of 30 credits of courses with a Pass grade is allowed.
• 32 of the last 42 credits must be from Heritage University.
• Complete major requirements. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 is required in the education major and 2.0 in other majors. Departments may specify particular courses for degree programs where options exist.
• An overall minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required for most programs unless otherwise stated. Certain programs require a higher GPA, as specified in that department section of this university catalog.
• Application for a degree must be on file two semesters before the expected graduation date.

• Complete a minimum of 32 semester credit hours at the graduate level, including:
• 26 credits taken at Heritage University.
• 6 credits may be transferred if taken within the last eight years.
• All credits must be in traditionally graded courses.
• All master’s degree programs must be completed within eight (8) years of formal acceptance to the program.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Educational administration students can earn no lower than 3.0 in each course.
• Complete a special project, thesis, portfolio, and/or written comprehensive examination.
• Submit a graduation application for master’s degree two semesters before the expected graduation date.
• Fulfill catalog requirements in effect at the time of the student’s official acceptance to Heritage University.
• Clear all financial obligations to the university before graduation.

• Complete a minimum of 30 upper-division semester credit hours, including:
• 12 credits earned at Heritage
• 18 credits earned in traditionally graded courses
• A maximum of 12 credits in courses with a pass grade is allowed; a maximum of 8 credits by any single means such as LINK, credit by examination, etc.
• Application for a certificate must be on file one semester before the expected completion date.

• Complete a minimum of 30 semester credit hours, including:
• 12 credits earned at Heritage
• 18 credits earned in traditionally graded courses
• A maximum of 12 credits in courses with a pass grade is allowed; a maximum of 8 credits by any single means such as LINK, credit by examination, etc.
• Application for a certificate must be on file one semester before the expected completion date.

• Students fulfill either catalog requirements in effect at the time of their official acceptance to Heritage University or requirements from a newer catalog. The complete requirements of only one catalog must be fulfilled unless exceptions are authorized by the vice president of Academic Affairs and provost.
• Students seeking teacher certification are responsible for keeping updated on changes in these regulations.
• All financial obligations to the university must be cleared before graduation.