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General Academic Requirements for Arts and Science

Core Curriculum

The Arts and Science Core Curriculum is the foundation for all Arts and Science degree programs. The Core Curriculum is comprised of a series of introductory courses in a variety of academic disciplines. At Ambrose, our experience has shown us that this combination of subject-specific courses serves as a solid base on which students build towards their chosen major and prepare for a lifetime of career success, personal growth, and productive citizenship.

The Core Curriculum includes courses in five areas:

  1. Christian Formation – designed as a spiritual foundation, courses in the Bible and Christian Theology
  2. Humanities – designed to explore human culture, courses in English, History, and Philosophy
  3. Social Sciences – designed to study people and society, courses in Psychology, Sociology, or Economics
  4. Science – designed to explore our natural world, courses in Astronomy, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology, Geography, Geology, Kinesiology, Medical Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Zoology
  5. Fine and Performing Arts – designed around creative expression, courses on Acting, Art, Dance, Fine Arts, or Music
     

Foundational Learning

Taken together, the courses in the Ambrose University Arts and Science Core Curriculum form a solid foundation. The Core Curriculum prepares students to understand both the Christian faith and the world around them. It enables them to build towards the Ambrose University mission—to prepare for a life of wise, joyful, and redemptive engagement in the church, society, and the created order.

 

Four- and Three-Year Baccalaureate Degree Programs

Arts and Science Programs (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science)
Program requirements not more than 72 credits within a 120 credit program and 42 credits within a 90 credit program.
Core course requirements of 33 credits are required in both 120 and 90 credit programs:

  • The Ambrose Experience (UNI 101) (non-credit, mandatory during one of the first two semesters of study)
  • 9 credits in Christian Formation
  • 3 credits in Fine or Performing Arts
  • 3 credits in Science
  • 3 credits in Science or Mathematics
  • 6 credits in Social Sciences
  • 9 credits in Humanities

Electives

  • Normally, Open Electives constitute a maximum of 18 credits from the total number of a 120 credit degree.
  • Arts and Science Electives
  1. A minimum of 72 credits must be at the 200-level or higher for a four-year degree, 45 credits must be taken at the 200-level or higher for a three-year degree.
  2. A maximum of 72 credits may be taken in any one discipline for a four-year degree and 42 credits for a three-year program.
  3. Every program will have a capstone course.
  4. Up to 60 credits may be transferred from another institution for a four-year degree and 45 for a three-year degree.
  5. A minimum of 60 credits for four-year degrees and 45 credits for three-year degrees must be completed at Ambrose University.
  6. A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.0 is required to graduate, with a CGPA of 2.0 in disciplinary courses.

 

Professional Programs

Bachelor of Music
Music requirements of 57 credits
Core course requirements of 33 credits:

  • The Ambrose Experience (UNI 101) (non-credit, mandatory during one of the first two semesters of study)
  • 9 credits in Christian Formation
  • 3 credits in Science
  • 3 credits in Science or Mathematics
  • 6 credits in Social Sciences
  • 9 credits in Humanities

Music Ensemble 9 credits
Applied Music 18 credits
Cognate Requirements 6 credits

  1. A minimum of 72 credits must be at the 200-level or higher for a four-year degree, 45 credits must be taken at the 200-level or higher for a three-year degree.
  2. A maximum of 72 credits may be taken in any one discipline for a four-year degree and 42 credits for a three-year program.
  3. Every program will have a capstone course.
  4. Up to 60 credits may be transferred from another institution for a four-year degree and 45 for a three-year degree.
  5. A minimum of 60 credits for four-year degrees and 45 credits for three-year degrees must be completed at Ambrose University.
  6. A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.0 is required to graduate, with a CGPA of 2.0 in disciplinary courses

 

 

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