Our Lady of the Lake College - School of Arts and Sciences - Department of Liberal Arts

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Bachelor of Arts

The Our Lady of the Lake College Behavioral Sciences Program focuses students on the attainment of enhanced literacy and critical thinking skills, combined with a broad-based understanding of the individual and collective human experience. The 127-credit hour curriculum provides a wide foundation of knowledge, after which students generally enter into a variety of professions or enroll in graduate or professional programs. Graduates earn the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Behavioral Sciences.

CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences Program consists of 127 credit hours. Students must complete 49 hours of core curriculum coursework before enrolling in junior-level courses. Students with sophomore status must demonstrate reading and writing proficiency for upper-level courses by completing ENGL 211 (Academic Discourse) with a grace of “C” or better.

ADMISSION

All applicants should meet the following minimum requirements for admission to the Behavioral Sciences Program:

· Same general academic requirements for acceptance as Our Lady of the Lake College.

· Must apply for admission to the program prior to completing the final 60 credit hours required for the degree.

· Must develop a degree plan with a program advisor. Plan must be approved by the Dean of Arts and Sciences.

· Following admission to the program, must meet with the program advisor every semester prior to pre-registering for the next semester.

ENROLLMENT

Students may enter the Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences Program at the beginning of any semester. Both entering freshmen and transfer students may enroll on either a full-time or part-time basis. Call (225) 768-1700 for application information.

Our Lady of the Lake College welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. All transcripts are reviewed on an individual basis, according to College policy, in order to determine eligibility and placement in the program. Equal educational opportunities are offered to all who meet entrance requirements, without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, creed, marital status or age.

FINANCIAL AID

The Our Lady of the Lake College Student Financial Aid Office is available to all applicants to discuss eligibility for financial assistance. Please call (225) 768-1714 to schedule an appointment.

Applicants are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center also offers generous tuition reimbursement to qualifying employees.

REQUEST FOR MATERIALS

For more information about the Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences Program email Dr. Janice Stein or to request an application packet, please call (225) 768-1700 or e-mail: OLOL Collegeinfo@ololcollege.edu.

Current OLOL College Catalog Information:

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