This academic online degree completion program is designed for experienced college students, who have completed some coursework and proven their ability to succeed at the college level.  Specifically, the program allows a student the opportunity to work with a faculty adviser to create an individualized program that makes best use of already earned credits, while striving to facilitate unique interests and goals.

To be considered for admission to this program, students must hold an associate degree from an SRU-recognized accredited program or have earned approximately 60 college credits, which must include the following:

• Approximately 27-30 credits must be considered to be SRU Rock Studies 2 Requirement courses,
• English Writing Proficiency: Students must already earned the equivalency of SRU’s ENGL 102,
• Math Proficiency: Students must have already earned the equivalent of SRU’s ESAP 110,
• GPA Requirement: Students must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher from all post-secondary institutions attended.

Student must be in good academic standing at most recent institution attended.

Applicants, who do not hold a recognized associate degree but have earned 60 or more college credits including sufficient Rock Studies coursework (27-30 credits,) may be considered for the program. Recognition of the program and eligibility for program admission is determined by the Transfer Admissions office.

RELATED LINKS

Online Degree Completion Undergraduate Programs Page

Professional Licensure/Certification Page

Curriculum Guide

GPA Requirement

Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher

Summary*

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Rock Studies 2 Requirements		42
Other Basic Requirments		0-3
Major/Concentration Requirements		42
Electives		36

* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits.  Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.

Rock Studies 2 Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Complete 42 SRU Rock Studies 2-based credits		42
Total Hours		42

Basic Math Requirement

Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Complete one of the following:		0-3
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR
ESAP 110	Beginning Algebra
Total Hours		0-3

DIVERSITY,  EQUITY,  AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT

Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation.  Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career. 

Major Requirements

• 21 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
• 21 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Core Courses
Oral and Written Communication
Select six credits approved through faculty advisement		6
Interpersonal Skills and Civic Responsibility
Select six credits approved through faculty advisement		6
Analytical, Quantitative & Critical Thinking Skills
Select six credits approved through faculty advisement		6
Subtotal		18
Emphasis Area
Select 24 credits approved through faculty advisement		24
Subtotal		24
Experiential Learning Activities
Must complete 40 hours of experiential learning activities, which are explained and approved through faculty advisement.
Total Hours		42

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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.

Graduation Requirements

Students must meet all Graduation Requirements as delineated in the University catalog, including the following requirement that should be considered as students are transferring credits and choosing SRU coursework. Students must complete 48 credits of upper-level coursework. Thirty-nine of the 48 credits must be at the 300 level or higher; the additional 9 credits may include courses requiring a 3 credit prerequisite. At least 24 of the 48 credits must be completed at SRU.

Co-curricular and Experiential Learning

Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities. There is a strong correlation between long-term student success and participation in the following types of programs and activities:

1. International study programs (short-term, semester)
2. High-Impact Practice (HIP) designated classes
3. Student-faculty creative projects
4. Internships
5. Experiential Learning (Practice experience outside the classroom)

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions

INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS - BS (5197)
Concentration in Liberal Arts (LARO)
This program is effective as of Fall 2019.
Revised 7-2019
UCC RISP 2019