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Advising Essentials
TRANSFER CREDITSStudents transferring to Whitworth with an AA or AAS degree approved under the “upside-down” degree option are guaranteed a minimum of 60 semester credits and junior status. A maximum of 64 semester credits (96 quarter credits) is accepted for transfer to Whitworth from a community college. Completion of an AA or AAS is not required to transfer.
TUITIONContinuing studies tuition is discounted approximately 65 percent from Whitworth’s traditional day tuition; therefore, it is competitive with state and online institutions. Tuition includes all books and related fees. As an extra perk, books are included in tuition costs and are delivered to students the first night of class.
AGE REQUIREMENTThe recommended age for admission is 23 and older, though younger students may apply for admission under certain circumstances. (See “Admissions” tab for more details.)
MATH REQUIREMENTThe math requirement can be satisfied at Whitworth with one course. We do not require the Math 90 series.
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WHITWORTH’S SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES
FOREIGN LANGUAGEIt is generally advisable for students to satisfy the Whitworth language requirement by taking the university’s three-credit course. Otherwise, a full year is required to meet the general education requirement.
INTRODUCTION
ADVISINGWe encourage students to talk to a Whitworth advisor early in their community college programs to discuss transfer options and classes that may help their transition to Whitworth.
HYBRID COURSESSeveral courses, including general education requirements, are now available in a hybrid format – part online, part classroom.
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WHITWORTH’S SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES
AAS degrees are evaluated on a course-by-course basis and are usually not eligible for the full 60-credit transfer into the management degree programs.
Advise students to take ECON 101 at the community college.
A cohort format creates a learning environment that fosters networking and collaboration.
A majority of the professors teaching in the management programs are practitioners in their fields.
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THE B.A. IN ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT & THE B.A. IN MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTING DEGREES
MANAGEM
ENT &
ACCOUNTING
The 150-credit management and accounting curriculum is designed to qualify students to take the CPA exam.
Advise students to take financial & managerial accounting (or the equivalent) while at the community college. Check with a Whitworth Continuing Studies advisor regarding specific course transfers.
The management & accounting degree includes the organizational management major as well as accounting courses that prepare students for the CPA exam or a career in accounting.
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THE B.A. IN ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT & THE B.A. IN MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTING DEGREES
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THE BACHELOR OF LIBERAL STUDIES DEGREE
BACHELOR OF LIBERAL STUDIES
All majors are interdisciplinary and include both foundational knowledge and practical application where theory and practice intersect.
We highly recommend that students complete one of the four majors when entering Whitworth via the AAS “upside-down” degree option, though they can also structure their own area of study and graduate with no major.
Advise students planning to transfer into a BLS degree to complete SOC 101, PSYCH 101, and an English composition course beyond ENG 101, at the community college.
The bachelor of liberal studies degree has four majors: our newest major, public service administration, along with social services, criminal justice administration, and humanities.
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THE BLS PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATION MAJOR
Become equipped for leadership or administrative roles in government, NGOs, foundations and other nonprofit agencies.
This major is a good degree option for students who want to work in the criminal justice arena but do not have an AAS in corrections or criminal justice.
AAS degrees that fit well with this major: Accounting
Administrative/ computer specialist
Fire officer
Information technology
Library technician
Management
Marketing
Natural resources program: forestry and parks & recreation
Paralegal or legal administrator
Water resources
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THE BLS SOCIAL SERVICES MAJOR
The social-services major may be a good option for those looking to complete a master’s degree in social service-related fields or in counseling and therapy programs.
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THE BLS PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATION MAJOR
12 of the 36 social services credits may be chosen by the student and her/his Whitworth advisor, so that the coursework may be tailored to the student’s specific goals.
AAS degrees that fit well with this major: Addiction studies
Early childhood education
Gerontology paraprofessional
Health information management
Nursing programs
Social services
Physical/occupational therapy assistant
Interpreter training
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THE BLS CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION MAJOR
Students should complete an AAS in criminal justice or corrections.
The AAS in criminal justice or corrections is on the approved list of degrees accepted into the bachelor of liberal studies “upside-down” transfer program.
Students without an AAS are still eligible for the program if they have experience working in criminal justice, corrections, law enforcement or the military.
Criminal justice courses are offered in a hybrid format.
AAS degrees that fit well with this major: Corrections
Criminal justice
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THE BLS HUMANITIES MAJOR
Some community college courses in the humanities may apply to the requirements for the humanities major. Students will work with the Whitworth advisor to determine course transfers.
The interdisciplinary nature of the humanities major is perfect for students who want to explore various disciplines or choose their own area of focus while obtaining a strong education in the liberal arts.
AAS degrees that fit well with this major: Education-related majors
Library technician
Photography
Paralegal & legal administrator
Graphic design
Interior design
Interpreter training
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THE B.A. IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
The state requires two science courses, a life science and a physical science, one of which must include a lab.
The state requires U.S. history, American government, Pacific Northwest history, and economics social science courses.• History and American government are integrated into a single Whitworth course.
• Pacific Northwest history and economics are integrated into a single Whitworth course.
The state requires 30 quarter hours in an area of concentration (endorsement area).• e.g. English/language arts includes English, speech, communication, theatre and journalism.
• e. g. social studies includes history, political science, economics, psychology, and sociology.
• e. g. early childhood education
• e. g. special education
An introductory special education course from the community college will transfer into the major.
A child and adolescent development course that includes learning theory will transfer into the major.
School of Continuing Studies
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
The Whitworth School of Continuing Studies is designed for adult learners who, because of work and family obligations, need to attend the university on a schedule that fits their busy lives. Applicants to the School of Continuing Studies must do the following: •Submitanonlineapplicationwithallsupportingdocuments. •MeetwithaWhitworthacademicadvisor.
Due to the expectation that students contribute knowledge gained in the work environment to the collaborative learning in class, applicants to the School of Continuing Studies under the age of 23 must also meet the following criteria: 1. Have family or work responsibilities that prevent her/him from attending a traditional university program; 2. Have a two-year transfer degree or substantial previous college experience, preferably with a 2.75 or higher GPA; and 3. Have three years of full-time employment history, documented by submission of a résumé.
Transfer Equivalency GuidesTransfer guides are available online at www.whitworth.edu/registrar – Transfer Information – Transfer Equivalency Guides
School of Continuing Studies
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
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ADMISSIONS
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