Belmont Abbey College

A strong liberal arts, accounting, and business background provides the necessary communication skills to be successful. The program also fosters an appreciation of a sense of ethical, social and public responsibilities. With an accounting degree, graduates can pursue careers as professional accountants in public, private and non-profit organizations, as well as in business fields such as banking and financial management. The degree can also serve as a basis for graduate study in numerous areas—such as accounting, taxation, business administration, public administration, education and law. Graduates can also pursue professional designations such as CPA, CMA, CIA, CFM and CFE. Requirements to sit for the CPA exam vary by state and students should consult the State Board of CPA Examiners in the state in which they wish to practice. Accounting graduates who meet the residency requirements of the North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accounting Examiners are eligible to sit for the CPA examination upon graduation; licensure requires completion of 150 credit hours. Thus while the degree offers a solid foundation in accounting, students who are planning to pursue the CPA certification are strongly encouraged to pursue a graduate degree.

The general goals of the Department of Accounting are to offer students a solid foundation in accounting fundamentals and to contribute to the development of the student’s ability to think critically, exercise judgment, make decisions and communicate effectively in a complex and rapidly-changing business environment. That is, students should be able to understand and evaluate accounting information. The department has the following specific goals for students majoring in accounting: 1) To understand fundamental accounting principles and theory; 2) To understand the importance of effective communication skills and to be able to analyze, organize and communicate information effectively; 3) To engage in practical professional experiences and career exploration.
To be eligible for acceptance into the degree program, students must complete all of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: AC 211, AC 212, BU 265, and MA 135 or 151.

The Core Curriculum
Any ADP student who has not previously attended college or has not been enrolled full-time during the past three (3) years must enroll in AD101 Adult to College Transition.

In addition to the other Core Curriculum requirements, the following are specific core requirements for a B.A. in Accounting:

• EC 201 Introductory Economics I (macro) 3 hours
• MA 135 or 151 3 hours

Major requirements

• BU 265 Spreadsheet and Database Applications 3 hours
• AC 211 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 hours
• AC 212 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 hours
• AC 311 Intermediate Accounting I 3 hours
• AC 312 Intermediate Accounting II 3 hours
• AC 321 Advanced Accounting 3 hours
• AC 331 Managerial Accounting I 3 hours
• AC 332 Managerial Accounting II 3 hours
• AC 341 Auditing I 3 hours
• AC 401 Federal Income Tax I 3 hours
• AC 407 Accounting Seminar 3 hours

General Elective Courses

It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

Students who complete any of the department’s undergraduate programs will be eligible to compete for acceptance into graduate programs or into post-baccalaureate employment in the health and human services fields, various industries and businesses, and educational organizations. Students who wish to become professional psychologists—whether in clinical, research, or academic settings—must complete a bachelor’s degree, and subsequently, either a Master’s or doctoral degree. The department offers students a choice of earning a B. S. in Psychology, a B. A. in Psychology, or Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology (Adult Degree Program Students only). The B. S. emphasizes neuropsychology and the connections between psychology and the natural sciences and mathematics. The B. A. focuses more on the connections among psychology, philosophy and the other social sciences. It also requires a more in-depth study of personality theories. The B. A. in Applied Psychology focuses on the application of psychology to solve problems and promote human welfare. While all three degrees offer a solid foundation in psychology and can prepare students for graduate study or for entering the workforce, students who are planning to pursue careers in psychiatry, clinical psychology, neuropsychology or health care are encouraged to choose the B. S. option.

The general goal of the Department of Psychology is to contribute to the development of a thinking citizenry by helping students develop the skills necessary to be informed consumers of psychology. That is, students should be able to understand and evaluate psychological research that is presented in the popular press using both critical thinking skills and an understanding of the appropriate interpretation and application of psychological research. The department has the following specific goals for students majoring in psychology: 1) To understand the discipline of psychology and its role in contributing to our comprehension of human persons; 2) To understand the role of theory in psychology; 3) To develop research skills and understand the role of evidence in psychology; 4) To understand basic issues in psychology, such as the nature-nurture issue; 5) To understand the major concepts and findings in psychology; 6) To understand the importance of interactions among biological, environmental and personal/cognitive factors in determining behavior; 7) To understand the importance of individual and cultural differences in psychology; 167 8) To understand in depth at least one area of psychology; 9) To understand the philosophical and historical background of psychology; and 10) To engage in opportunities for practical professional experiences and career exploration.

B. A. in Applied Psychology (ADP Students Only)

The Core Curriculum (ADP)
Any ADP student who has not previously attended college or has not been enrolled full-time during the past three (3) years must enroll in AD101 Adult to College Transition.
In addition to the other Core Curriculum requirements, the following are specific core requirements:
PC 201 Introductory Psychology
MA 135 or higher is recommended)

Major requirements (ADP)
PC 307 Research Methods for Psychology (spring of junior year)
PC 308 Theories of Personality
PC 407 Testing and Assessment
PC 400 History and Systems of Psychology
PC 410/411 Senior Thesis/Practicum (senior year)
At least one of the following:
PC 301 Developmental Psychology
PC 306 Cognitive Psychology
PC 360 Social and Cultural Psychology
PC 403 Abnormal Psychology
PC 405 Neuropsychology
At least one of the following:
PC 303 Special Topics in Applied Psychology
PC 330 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PC 340 Sport Psychology
PC 404 Seminar in Counseling
Another approved upper-level applied psychology course and PC upper-level electives
SS 300 Fundamental Statistics for Social Science (fall of junior year)

Other Courses (ADP)
Two courses from the following:  
Any CJ/EC/ED/PO/SO 200 + course (not included in the core)
BU 300 Management
BU 309 Marketing
BU 318 Public Relations
BU 319 Advertising and Promotion
BU 401 Organizational Behavior
BU 404 Human Resource Management
BU 410 Business and Society
BU 419 Marketing Research
CS 307 Files and Database Access
CS 345 AI and Expert Systems
General elective hours (taking a minor is encouraged)

Minor in Applied Psychology (ADP Students only)
PC 201 Introductory Psychology
Two PC upper-level applied psychology electives from the following: 6 hours
PC 303 Special Topics in Applied Psychology
PC 330 Industrial /Organizational Psychology
PC 340 Sport Psychology
PC 404 Seminar in Counseling
PC 407 Testing and Assessment
Other approved upper-level applied psychology course
PC upper-level electives

The preponderance of the courses for the minor must be taken at Belmont Abbey College.

It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

Goals:

• To prepare our Business majors with the knowledge, skills, and work ethic needed for career success.
• To instill in our Business majors a commitment to ethical business practices and social responsibility.
• To provide our Business majors with opportunities to apply knowledge and skills learned in courses to field experiences and profession-affiliated student organizations.
• To enhance our Business majors’ ability to become independent learners and thinkers who can take ownership of their careers in a changing business environment.
• The following themes are incorporated across the Business curriculum in support of the above goals: 
• Communications skills:  writing and presentations
• Decision-making and problem-solving: strategies, tools, and techniques
• Technology applications skills:  word-processing, presentation, spreadsheet, database, internet research skills, particular to specific disciplines in the business field
• Globalization and diversity in the U.S. workplace and marketplace
• Team building and collaboration
• Critical thinking and reasoning
• Creative thinking and initiative
• Leadership qualities and skills
• Business ethics

To be eligible for acceptance into the degree program, students must complete all of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: AC 211, AC 212, EC 201, EC 202, and BU 265.

The Core Curriculum
Any ADP student who has not previously attended college or has not been enrolled full-time during the past three (3) years must enroll in AD101 Adult to College Transition.

In addition to the other Core Curriculum requirements, the following are specific core requirements for a B.A. in Accounting:

• EC 201 Introductory Economics I (macro)
• MA 135 or 151

Major Requirements
(15 lower-division hours)

• EC 201 Introductory Economics I
• EC 202 Introductory Economics II
• AC 211 Principles of Financial Accounting
• AC 212 Principles of Managerial Accounting
• BU 265 Spreadsheet and Database Applications

(27 hours at 300 Level or above)

• BU 300 Management
• BU 306 Quantitative Analysis: Business Statistics
• BU 309 Marketing
• BU 310 Finance
• BU 315W Business Communication
• BU 407 Management Seminar
• BU 412 Legal Environment of Business
• BU 436 Operations Management
• IB 310 International Business            

Other Courses

• 4 EC/BU/CS/EC/IB courses at 300-level or above
• General Elective Courses       

It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

The B. S. degree in computer information systems enables students to solve problems using their knowledge of computer technology, their reasoning skills, their ability to gather information, and their skill at communicating, their proposed solutions effectively to a variety of audiences. The program enables students to understand and evaluate the impact of their solutions and decisions and to continue their education independently. The computer studies curricula are designed to appeal to students with a wide variety of computer-related interests. Courses are offered in computing fundamentals, computer programming, systems analysis and computing applications. The B. S. degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) is designed for students who intend to enter the computing professions in jobs such as system analysts, programmer/analysts, web specialists, or as business computing specialists. The U. S. Dept. of Labor projects that job growth in these fields will be among the highest (please visit http://stats.bls.gov/oco/reprints/ocor006.pdf). CIS majors are strongly urged to double major or to minor in some other area. Majors in other fields will find useful minors offered by this department.

The goals of this department are to help students gather information about information systems, reason correctly about them, solve problems with information systems, evaluate the impact of their solutions, and then to communicate their reasoning and proposed solutions effectively to a variety of audiences. In addition, the department helps students acquire the skills needed for ongoing independent study.

B. S. in Computer Studies (ADP Students only)
To be eligible for acceptance into the degree program, students must complete all of the following courses with a grade of “C-“ (1.67) or better: AC 211, BU 300, BU 315, EC 201 or EC 202, and CS 201 or CS 202.

The Core Curriculum
Any ADP student who has not previously attended college or has not been enrolled full-time during the past three (3) years must enroll in AD101 Adult to College Transition.

In addition to the other Core Curriculum requirements, the following are specific core requirements:

• MA 151 College Algebra
• Major Requirements (300 Level or above)
• BU 300 Introduction to Management
• BU 306 Quantitative Analysis I
• BU 315 Business Communications
• CS 302 Data Structures
• CS 307 Files & Data Base Access
• CS 309 Information Systems Analysis
• CS 310 Information Systems Design
• CS 325 Logic and Algorithms
• At least one of the following:
• CS 332 Foundations of Computing
• CS 410 Program Testing and Verification
• CS 403 Management of Information Systems
• CS 414 Applied Software Development Project

Other Courses

• EC 201 or EC 202
• Introductory Economics I or II
• AC 211 Principles of Financial Accounting
• MA 222 Discrete Mathematics
• CS 201 Introduction to Programming
• CS 202 Computer Organization and Systems
• At least two of the following:
• CS 211 Business Programming I
• CS 234 Introduction to C++
• CS 242 Computer Networks
• CS 243 Web Site Development
• At least two (2) Computer Studies electives

• (200 level or above)
• Twenty-one (21) general elective hours

A grade of “C-” (1.67) or better must be earned in all courses required for any major or minor in the department. Students should consult with the Department Chair and complete an official declaration of major form as early as possible.

It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

Economics develops analytical reasoning through formal modeling and historical interpretation. Economics majors receive strong preparation for graduate study in Economics, law school, or MBA programs. The knowledge and skills developed by studying Economics are used in problem solving, decision making and policy applications throughout business, government, banking, and not-for-profit organizations. Thus, the Economics major prepares students for interesting careers as well as for graduate work. Oral and written communication is especially important in course work; mathematical and graphical skills are developed as well.

B. A. in Economics (ADP Students only)
To be eligible for acceptance into the degree program, students must complete all of the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: BU 265, BU 315, AC 211, EC 201 and EC 202. For any student who wishes to be considered for the major, transfer credit from another college or university cannot comprise the majority of his or her courses in Economics.

The College Core Curriculum
Any ADP student who has not previously attended college or has not been enrolled full-time during the past three (3) years must enroll in AD101 Adult to College Transition.

Major Requirements
(12 lower-division hours)

• EC 201 Introductory Economics I  
• EC 202 Introductory Economics II
• AC 211 Principles of Financial Accounting
• BU 265 Spreadsheet and Database Applications

(30 hours at 300 Level or above)

• EC 306 Quantitative Analysis
• BU 315 Business Communications
• EC 316 Intermediate Economics  
• EC 408 Senior Seminar  
• EC Electives

Note: A one- or two-term (3 or 6 credit) thesis paper is possible for students with a 3.3 GPA or better.

All students majoring in the discipline must take a comprehensive exam on macro and micro economics.

Other Courses

In addition to the College Core Requirements, students are encouraged to select electives from Social Sciences, Mathematics and the Humanities.

It is the student’s responsibility to verify that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

B. A. in Educational Studies (ADP students only)
To be eligible for acceptance into the degree program, the student must declare the major and have completed at least 12 hours of education coursework. The student must complete 36 hours of coursework in education, including an internship, with a minimum grade of “C-” in each. In consultation with an education advisor, the student chooses 41-44 hours of electives related to his or her interests and professional goals. 

In addition to the other Core Curriculum requirements, the following are specific core requirements:

• CS 100 Introduction to Computing (or pass the Computer Literacy Test)

Major requirements

• ED 300 Introduction to Education
• ED 301 Human Growth and Development
• ED 302 Education and Society
• ED 303 Children’s Literature
• ED 304 World of the Young Child
• ED 305 Introduction to the Exceptional Child
• ED 312 Educational Psychology
• ED 350 Arts in the Elementary School
• ED 351 N.C. History or an approved course in United States History
• ED 493 Internship (100 field hours)
• One of the following:
• ED 380 Issues and Trends in Education
• ED 399 Diversity in Education
• ED 401 Educational Dynamics and Communication
• Either ED 493 Internship or ED 494 Internship

NOTE: ED 493 Internship (3 credit hours) may be taken twice for a total of two hundred (200) field hours, or a student may take ED 494 Internship (6 credit hours) for a total of two hundred (200) field hours. No more than six (6) hours of internship will be permitted.

Other Courses
Selected in consultation with advisor to address the student’s interests and professional goals.

It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

The mission of the Elementary Education Teacher Licensure Program is to prepare teachers who are liberally educated, professionally competent, personally and socially mature, and acutely aware of the responsibilities and privileges entailed in their involvement with public and private education. The department prepares prospective teachers for successful careers in public and private school classrooms (K-6). Students who complete the undergraduate teacher licensure program in elementary education are prepared to enter the first phase of their professional career as effective beginning teachers.

The goal of the Elementary Education Teacher Licensure Program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children in kindergarten through grade six (K-6). Preparation for entering an elementary teaching career includes an integration of theoretical study, a variety of selective field experiences, and systematic reflection concerning one’s professional and personal experiences and goals.

B. A. in Elementary Education (ADP students only)
To be eligible for acceptance into the degree program, the student must declare the major, have completed at least 12 hours of education coursework, and have on file a cumulative Praxis I score of at least 522, or an SAT score of at least 1100, or an ACT score of at least 24. In addition, a student must have at admission, and maintain throughout the program, a GPA of 2.75 with no grade lower than a “C-” in major courses. A student must submit an Application for Admission to the Elementary Education Teacher Licensure Program and must be accepted into the program before beginning the Professional Sequence courses.

In addition to the other Core Curriculum requirements, the following are specific core requirements:

• A non-biological science (earth science recommended)
• CS 100 Introduction to Computing (unless the student passes the Computer Literacy Test)

Major requirements
Prerequisites for Professional Sequence

• ED 300 Introduction to Education
• ED 301 Human Growth and Development
• ED 303 Children’s Literature
• ED 304 World of the Young Child  
• ED 305 Introduction to the Exceptional Child
• ED 312 Educational Psychology
• ED 350 Arts in the Elementary School
• ED 351 N.C. History or an approved course in United States History
• One of the following:
• ED 302 Education and Society
• ED 380 Issues and Trends
• ED 399 Diversity in Education

Before taking any coursework in the Professional Sequence, a student must be accepted into the Elementary Education Teacher Licensure Program.

Professional Sequence

• ED 400 Classroom Management
• ED 402 Curriculum and Instructional Design
• ED 406 Teaching Language Arts in Elementary School
• ED 407 Diagnosis and Treatment of Reading Disabilities
• ED 408 Teaching Social Studies in Elementary School
• ED 409 Teaching Science in Elementary School
• ED 410 Teaching Mathematics in Elementary School
• ED 471 Student Teaching Seminar
• ED 475 Student Teaching

NOTE: ED 407, ED 408, ED 409 and ED 410 are methods courses and are to be taken together in the semester prior to student teaching (ED 475) and the student teaching seminar (ED 471).

Recommendation for Licensure (same as for Traditional students).

It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

The Liberal Studies major offers students the widest possible academic experience because they are able to sample much of the College curriculum without focusing on a specific discipline.

B. A. in Liberal Studies (ADP Students only)

Major requirements (300 Level or above)
BU 315 Business Communications
CS elective
LS 408 Liberal Studies Thesis *
300/400 Level Course
300/400 Level Course
300/400 Level Course
300/400 Level Course
300/400 Level Course
300/400 Level Course
300/400 Level Course
300/400 Level Course

*This is the capstone course for the Liberal Studies major. It consists of independent work carried out under the guidance of a faculty member with credentials in a discipline appropriate to the topic. The work will culminate in a thesis that will be graded by the faculty advisor and must also be submitted to and approved by one of the two Liberal Studies Advisors.

It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

For those students interested in the study of education and/or human services in a liberal arts context without teacher licensure, the department offers an Educational Studies Program. The mission of Educational Studies is to prepare individuals for employment and/or study in fields allied to the teaching profession, i.e., child care, library science, ministry, social service, human resource management, and wellness.

The goal of the Elementary Education Teacher Licensure Program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children in kindergarten through grade six (K-6). Preparation for entering an elementary teaching career includes an integration of theoretical study, a variety of selective field experiences, and systematic reflection on one’s professional and personal experiences and goals. The goal of the Educational Studies Program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be advocates for children in those students’ chosen professions and in society in general.

Students holding a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university may apply to pursue a program of study leading to teacher licensure in elementary education (K-6). Following an evaluation of the individual’s previous academic transcripts, a specific program will be developed appropriate to the student's academic background and experience. Students enrolled in licensure-only programs of study must complete a minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours of coursework (not including student teaching) at Belmont Abbey College. The education course requirements for the elementary licensure-only program are the same as those for degree-seeking students, as well as the requirement of an approved math course, a biology course with lab and a non-biological science course.
Recommendation for Licensure (same as for Traditional students).

It is the student’s responsibility to see that all requirements for teacher licensure are fulfilled