This catalog is for 1999-2000 only. For the printed version, contact Admissions at 703-522-5600.

Marymount University offers students a foundation in the liberal arts with a strong focus on career preparation. Each student seeking a bachelor’s degree must meet the following requirements (or their equivalent in transferred credits in the case of transfer students):

·Complete all course requirements with a grade point average of 2.0.

·Earn a minimum of 120 credits by completing the following:

· All Liberal Arts Core requirements including a minimum of 6 credits in open electives

· All general education requirements imposed by the School in which the

student is enrolled and which are different from Liberal Arts Core requirements

· All major requirements

Proficiency Requirements/ACT/COMP

Liberal Arts Core courses, described herein, must be completed by all students seeking the bachelor’s degree. To measure attainment of general education taught in the Core, the University requires each student to participate in the American College Testing (ACT) COMP test administered in the freshman and senior years. Results are included in permanent student records. This standardized test is designed to serve as an indicator of program quality and effectiveness.

Freshman Basic Proficiency

The University tests all entering freshmen and new transfer students who present fewer than 15 credits earned elsewhere in basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills. An entering student may be required to complete developmental courses before progression to some required courses. Developmental course credits may be applied to the degree as electives.

Liberal Art Core Requirements

Writing: 9 credits
EN 101-102 Composition (6)with a minimal grade of C-, unless specified otherwise within the major and one additional 3-credit course emphasizing writing skills and designated by the School in which the major is earned. (A student who successfully tests out of EN 101 may substitute COM 300 Report Writing for EN 101.)

Humanities: 18 credits
(15 credits for Nursing majors)
Art history, English and American literature, history, philosophy, and religion courses numbered above 100 as follows:

· 3 credits each from EN, HI, and PH/REL offerings

· 9 additional credits (6 for Nursing majors) from art history, EN, HI, or PH/REL offerings

Note: EN 101, 102, 150, 301, 302 and PH 300, 303, 304 do not meet this requirement.

Mathematics: 6 credits
MA courses numbered above 100. MSC 300 may be used to meet 3 credits of this requirement for Business majors who have completed a calculus course.

Natural and Physical Sciences: 4 credits
Biology, chemistry, and physical science offerings.

Social Sciences: 9 credits

· PS 101 General Psychology

· 3 credits from ECO (Economics) or POL (Politics) offerings

· 3 credits from social sciences

Computer Science

At press time, the requirement for demonstation of competence in the use of computer technology was under discussion; students should consult with their academic advisors regarding this requirement in the core curriculum.

Electives: 6 credits
6 credits of open electives outside the student’s major field.

Physical Education and Health: 2 credits
To be met by HPR 100 Concepts of Lifetime Fitness (Nursing majors excluded).

The Associate Degree

The associate degree in arts or applied science is offered to students who wish to terminate or interrupt study. Each student seeking the associate’s degree must meet these requirements:

· Submit to the registrar a request for an associate’s degree one full semester prior to the anticipated conferral of the degree.

· Fulfill all course requirements as specified in each degree area. The associate’s in arts degree (A.A.) is offered with a liberal studies emphasis. The degree requirements are listed in the Liberal Studies program description. The associate’s degree in applied science is offered in Nursing (A.A.S.). The degree requirements are listed in the School of Health Professions program descriptions.

· Earn a minimum of 64 credits with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Freshman Seminar

Freshmen are encouraged to enroll in the Freshman Seminar offered each year in the fall semester. The seminar focuses on learning and life skills required for academic success. Emphasis is placed on time management, reading, note-taking, test-taking and preparation, study skills, use of campus resources, and general academic and career decision-making skills. One credit is awarded for successful completion of the Freshman Seminar.