ARTICULATION AGREEMENT MANUAL Prepared for the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida

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1 ARTICULATION AGREEMENT MANUAL Prepared for the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida Prepared by: The Office of Academic Affairs Beacon College 105 E. Main Street Leesburg, FL

2 Table of Contents General Information... 1 Admission Requirements & Criteria. 2 Program of Study: Business Management Program of Study: Computer Information Systems 4 Program of Study: Human Services Program of Study: Interdisciplinary Studies.. 7 Program of Study: Psychology... 8 Program of Study: Studio Arts 9

3 GENERAL INFORMATION Beacon College was the first postsecondary institution in the nation to offer accredited baccalaureate degree programs exclusively for students with specific learning disabilities, ADHD, and Gifted LD. If you are a student who has received educational support services at your community college to compensate for your learning disability or ADHD and require continued services as you transition to upper level coursework, Beacon College provides a great alternative to more traditional college programs that may not offer academic support that is individualized to meet your needs. Beacon College is authorized to grant Bachelor of Arts degrees in the following: Majors Business Management Business Management/Hospitality Track Computer Information Systems Information Systems Track Web & Digital Media Track Human Services Interdisciplinary Studies Psychology Studio Arts Minors Business Management Computer Information Systems Computer Information Systems: Web & Digital Media Education English/Literature Entrepreneurship Game Design History Hospitality Human Services Psychology Studio Arts Students who are admitted with an Associate of Arts degree from a Florida public community college receive junior standing. A maximum of 60 credits may be transferred from a two-year community college. Evaluations of previous college work by students who do not have an A.A. are conducted on a course-by-course basis and in accordance with the Beacon College Transfer Credit Policy. Office of Academic Affairs Articulation Agreement Manual: page 1

4 GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO BEACON COLLEGE Beacon College is a liberal arts college exclusively for students with learning disabilities. To complete requirements for admission, applicants must submit the following items to the Office of Admissions: 1. Completed admission application, together with a non-refundable fee of $ An official high school transcript with documentation of diploma. 3. Official transcripts from any other colleges attended. 4. A psycho-educational evaluation that provides clear evidence of a specific learning disability and/or ADHD. The date of the report must be less than three (3) years from the current date. GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR BEACON COLLEGE The Beacon College Admissions professionals conduct a highly individualized assessment of each candidate s application and documentation. Criteria for admission include: 1. Diagnosis of a specific learning disability or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 2. Average to superior intelligence as measured with a cognitive assessment conducted by a licensed psychologist, neuropsychologist, or school psychologist; or a certified school psychologist. 3. Candidates must be socially mature and have demonstrated motivation to complete the academic requirements of an accredited college. These qualities are assessed in interviews with the professional staff and through psychological evaluations. Contact Office of Admissions Beacon College 105 E. Main Street Leesburg, FL (352) admissions@beaconcollege.edu Office of Academic Affairs Articulation Agreement Manual: page 2

5 PROGRAM OF STUDY: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT GEB 1011 Intro to Business MAN 2021 Principles of Management MAR 2011 Principles of Marketing OST 2336 Business Communications FIN 2100 Personal Finance BUS 2200 Intro to Business BUS 2600 Principles of Management BUS 2500 Principles of Marketing BUS 3318 Business Communications BUS 2274 Personal Finance BUS 2650 Research Methods in Business Management BUS 3525 Human Resource Management BUS 3550 International Business & Management BUS 3575 Organizational Behavior BUS 4500 Business Law BUS 4000 Business Management Seminar CIS 3263 Advanced Web Design General Electives: Eighteen (18) credit hours from any discipline. Office of Academic Affairs Articulation Agreement Manual: page 3

6 PROGRAM OF STUDY: COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS TRACKS: Information Systems Track, Web and Digital Media Track For students entering the Information Systems Track: COP 015 Programming Languages Concepts CGS 2257 Internet Technologies CGS 172 E-Commerce CIS 2258 Computer Programming Concepts CIS 2300 Internet Technologies CIS 3263 Electronic Commerce For students entering the Web and Digital Media Track: COP 015 Programming Languages Concepts CTS 070 Web Design I CTS 212 Introduction to Photoshop CIS 2258 Computer Programming Concepts CIS 2257 Web Design CIS 2216 Digital Imaging and Design INFORMATION SYSTEMS TRACK CIS 2000 Ethics in Technology CIS 2265 Introduction to Assistive Technology CIS 2275 Networking and Communications CIS 3251 Database Management CIS 3259 Systems Analysis and Design CIS 3273 Business Applications CIS 4262 Management Information Systems BUS Elective (Any 2000 level and above business course) BUS Elective (Any 2000 level and above business course) Office of Academic Affairs Articulation Agreement Manual: page 4

7 INFORMATION SYSTEMS TRACK (continued) General Electives: Eighteen (18) credit hours from any discipline. WEB AND DIGITAL MEDIA TRACK CIS 2264 Visual Communications CIS 2268 Digital Video I CIS 3250 Vector Illustration and Layout CIS 3263 Electronic Commerce CIS 3267 Digital Video II CIS 3276 Web Production Strategies CIS 4271 Advertising Design CIS 4900 Portfolio Seminar General Electives: Eighteen (18) credit hours from any discipline. Office of Academic Affairs Articulation Agreement Manual: page 5

8 PROGRAM OF STUDY: HUMAN SERVICES HUS 001 Introduction to Human Services HUS 205 Social Services Institutions CLP 005 Marriage and Family DEP 2004 Human Development CLP 2210 Psych of Personal Effectiveness HMS 1501 Introduction to Human Services HMS 1701 Social Policy PSY 1801 The Family PSY 2852 Human Development PSY 3803 Adult Development and Aging PSY 3861 Abnormal Psychology PSY 3910 Cross-Cultural Psychology PSY 4805 Substance Abuse HMS 3612 Human Services Administration HMS 4612 Counseling Strategies and Interventions HMS 4615 Human Services Senior Seminar HMS 4806 Ethical Issues in Human Services Human Services Electives: Nine credit hours. General Electives: Twenty-four (24) credit hours from any discipline. Office of Academic Affairs Articulation Agreement Manual: page 6

9 PROGRAM OF STUDY: INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES EUH 000 Western Civilization I EUH 001 Western Civilization II ANT 001 General Anthropology STG 250 Multicultural Diversity LIT 100 World Literature HIS 2101 Global History I HIS 2102 Global History II ANT 2706 General Anthropology ANT 2831 Multicultural Diversity LIT 2855 World Literature ANT 2410 Cultural Anthropology ENG 3323 Media Studies IDS 4804 Ethics IDS 4808 Senior Research Seminar LIT Electives (6 Credits at the 3000 or 4000 level) HIS Electives (6 Credits at the 3000 or 4000 level) Electives Courses: Thirty (30) credit hours from any discipline. Office of Academic Affairs Articulation Agreement Manual: page 7

10 PROGRAM OF STUDY: PSYCHOLOGY CLP 005 Marriage and Family DEP 2004 Human Development PSY 1801 The Family PSY 2852 Human Development CLP 2210 Psych of Personal Effectiveness STA 2014 Principles of Statistics PSY 2900 Statistics & Intro to Research Design PSY 2925 Research Design PSY 3803 Adult Development and Aging PSY 3861 Abnormal Psychology PSY 3910 Cross-Cultural Psychology PSY 4612 Psychological Strategies & Interventions PSY 4805 Substance Abuse PSY 4806 Ethical Issues in Human Services & Psychology PSY 4910 Cognitive Neuroscience PSY 4925 Senior Seminar in Psychological Science General Electives: Thirty (30) credit hours from any discipline. Office of Academic Affairs Articulation Agreement Manual: page 8

11 PROGRAM OF STUDY: STUDIO ARTS ARH 2000 Art History & Appreciation ART 2051 Art Appreciation ART D Design ART 1000 Fundamentals of 2-D ART D Design ART 191 Ceramics ART D Fundamentals ART 2754 Ceramics I ART 2000 Painting I ART 2250 Digital Photography ART 2300 Drawing I ART 2701 Sculpture I ART 3450 Survey of Art History I ART 3550 Survey of Art History II ART 3650 Survey of Art History III Art Electives: Eighteen (18) credit hours General Electives: Eighteen (18) credit hours from any discipline. Office of Academic Affairs Articulation Agreement Manual: page 9