School of Continuing Studies

Administration

Richard A. Marksbury, Dean of the School of Continuing Studies

Uptown Campus

125 Gibson Hall
Tulane University
6823 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 865-5555
askscs@tulane.edu

Elmwood Campus

800 E. Commerce Rd.
Suite 100
Harahan, LA 70123
(504) 865-5333
askscs@tulane.edu

Mississippi Coast Campus

Edgewater Mall
2600 Beach Boulevard
Suite 18
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 388-5769
tulanems@tulane.edu

Madison, Mississippi Campus

2115 Main Street
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 605-0007
tulanems@tulane.edu

Tulane's traditions of part-time education date from the university's founding. In 1888, University President William Preston Johnston established a threefold objective for Tulane: the education of youth, community-oriented adult education, and the advancement of knowledge through research. In 1942, largely through the efforts of Roger P. McCutcheon, dean of the Graduate School, University College was established: so named because its offerings cut across the university's many academic fields. In 2006, University College was renamed the School of Continuing Studies.

The School of Continuing Studies is an integral part of Tulane University, sharing its educational and civic mission of providing quality education. The School of Continuing Studies draws from and builds upon Tulane University's liberal arts and sciences tradition, adding its own distinctive applied and professional courses of study. The school's diverse course offerings are designed to meet the educational needs and goals of adults returning to complete their college education and traditional-age college students pursuing higher education on a part-time basis. The School of Continuing Studies offers associate degrees, bachelor degrees, post-baccalaureate certificates, and master degrees in Greater New Orleans and Mississippi.

The School of Continuing Studies offers bachelor and associate degree, certificate, and professional development programs to meet the educational needs of the Greater New Orleans and Mississippi communities. The School of Continuing Studies shares the traditions of Tulane University and extends the commitments and resources of a university founded in 1834 to an extensive and diverse student body. Courses are designed for the needs of adults returning for part-time study, for employed persons improving their skills through professional development and seminars, and for traditional full-time and part-time college students recently graduated from high school. Special programs are also available for pre-college students.

The School of Continuing Studies offices are located in Gibson Hall on Tulane University's uptown campus but the School also makes its programs available at campuses in Harahan at the Elmwood Campus and in Biloxi at the Mississippi Coast Campus in Edgewater Mall, and Madison Campus at Madison, Mississippi.

The School of Continuing Studies curricula are designed to fill the needs of its distinctive population. Offerings include:
Degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences
A program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences
A program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in the Humanities Bachelor
Degree programs in Applied Computer Systems and Technology, Homeland Security Studies, Digital Design, Health and Wellness, Public Relations, Website Development, and Paralegal Studies
Post-Baccalaureate certificate programs in Database Systems, Applied Business, Application Development, Internet Application Development, Business Systems Analysis, Information Technology, Homeland Security Studies, Human Resource Development, Marketing, Media Arts, Paralegal Studies and Small Business Development.
A Master of Liberal Arts, Master of Professional Studies/Homeland Security (for those already holding a baccalaureate degree) An associate degree in Applied Business, Applied Computer Systems and Technology, Human Resource Development, Marketing, Media Arts, Paralegal Studies, Digital Design, Health and Wellness, Public Relations, Website Development, and Small Business Development
Minors in Accounting, Accounting and Finance, Advertising, Business Studies, Homeland Security Studies, Human Resource Development, Louisiana Studies, Marketing, Media Arts, Paralegal Studies, Small Business Development, Website Development, and the Liberal Arts and Sciences
Certificates of completion in certain business areas and Human Resource Development

The "Trimester" System

The School of Continuing Studies features three terms during the year'fall, spring, and summer'with approximately the same number of courses offered in each 'trimester.' The summer 'trimester' includes 12-week sessions and several six-week sessions, offered on the main campus and at campuses at Elmwood and on the Mississippi Coast.

Programs of Study

One of the school's greatest strengths is the diversity of its academic offerings and the flexibility with which students may approach them. Students may pursue a degree with a major offered by continuing studies or they may work toward a major offered through another undergraduate division of the university. Students who already have a bachelor's degree or who do not want to make the long-term commitment to a degree in arts and sciences may choose to earn a certificate in one of the specialty programs offered by continuing studies. Students may also prepare to transfer to a degree program at another school at the university or take miscellaneous courses that suit their personal interests or professional needs.

Associate Degree Programs

Bachelor Degree Programs

Master Degree Program

Minors

Postbaccalaureate Certificate Programs

Certificates of Completion

Special Programs

Concurrent enrollment for advanced high school students

Where to Write or Call:

School of Continuing Studies
125 Gibson Hall
Tulane University
New Orleans 70118 504-865-5555
Fax: 504-865-5562
askscs@tulane.edu

Career Services

Director, Career Services Center
Diboll Complex
504-865-5107

Counseling and Psychological Services

Student Health Center
504-865-5255

Financial Aid

Director of Financial Aid
Mechanical Engineering Building, 2nd floor
504-865-5723

Housing

Director of Housing
Irby House
504-865-5724

Parking, Traffic and Security

Diboll Center
504-865-5424

Recreation

Reily Recreation Center
504-865-5431

Summer School

125 Gibson Hall
504-865-5555

Transcripts

Registrar: Office
110 Gibson Hall
504-865-5231

Tutoring

Mechanical Engineering Building
504-865-5103

General Information

Uptown Campus

Administrative offices of the School of Continuing Studies are located in Gibson Hall on St. Charles Avenue opposite Audubon Park. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. The School of Continuing Studies shares classroom, study, and recreational facilities with the other Tulane University schools. Call 504-865-5555 or search scs.tulane.edu.

Elmwood Campus

The Elmwood campus is located at 800 E. Commerce Rd., Harahan, La., 70123. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. ' 5:00 p.m. on Friday, and 8:30 a.m. ' 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Call 504-865-5333.

Mississippi Coast Campus

The Mississippi Coast Campus is located in the Edgewater Mall, near Keesler Air Force Base, 2600 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, Miss., 39531. Call 228-388-5769.

Madison Campus

The Madison Campus is located in Madison, Mississippi, 2115 Main Street, Madison, MS 35110. Call 601-605-0007 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday.

Academic Advising

Students are encouraged to maintain regular contact with their adviser in matters relating to academic planning, satisfaction of degree requirements, quality of work rules, and transfer of credit from other institutions. Please contact the campus where your adviser resides for days and times for appointments.

Student Government

Student government is funded by a mandatory student fee. Part of the income goes to Tulane University student organizations and activities, and part is retained by the School of Continuing Studies Student Government Association. Student activity fees are distributed by the Associated Student Body, which organizes campus activities. The School of Continuing Studies Student Government Association is part of the Graduate and Professional Student Association, and requests its budget from that body.

Students interested in student government should contact the student government adviser at 504-865-5555.

Alumni Association

All graduates of School of Continuing Studies automatically become members of the Alumni Association. There are no dues. The purpose of the association is to promote the idea of higher education with emphasis on the continuing education of adults and to encourage fellowship among members. Alumni receive School of Continuing Studies' newsletter to help them keep informed. Contact with the Alumni Association can be made by calling the School of Continuing Studies office at 865-5555.

Admission, Costs, and Transfer Credits

Admission

The School of Continuing Studies has an open admissions policy. Students are not required to submit ACT or SAT tests in order to be admitted but must hold a high school diploma or general equivalent diploma. Continued enrollment is based on satisfactory academic performance.

Students wishing to study part-time through the School of Continuing Studies should complete the application form found at scs.tulane.edu, along with a $25 processing fee, to the office before the beginning of the semester. The $25 application fee is non-refundable. Applications cannot be processed without this fee. Students who have attended college previously and plan to work toward a degree or certificate must contact all former schools and have official transcripts sent directly to the School of Continuing Studies. Students who have not attended college must submit a copy of their high school transcript (or equivalent) with their application.

Recent high school graduates (within two years of graduation) must submit ACT or SAT scores before enrolling in ENGL 1010 (Freshman Writing). Students who do not submit ACT or SAT scores are required to submit a writing sample to the school before enrolling in courses to determine their suitability for enrolling in ENGL 1010. With the recommendation of the English Department, SCS will determine whether a student may enroll in EBGL 1010. If the school determines that a student is not prepared to enroll in ENGL 1010, the school will enroll the student in CSEN 1000, Composition and Reading, and limit the student to six credits for the semester. The student must successfully complete CSEN 1000 in order to enroll in ENGL 1010. If the student doesn not successfully complete CSEN 1000, he or she must enroll in it every semester or summer session until he or she passes the course.

Students can be admitted conditionally without transcripts, but registration may be canceled if transcripts have not been received by mid-semester. Students desiring to attend the School of Continuing Studies to take miscellaneous courses or to audit courses do not need to submit transcripts of previous college work. Students dismissed from, or on probation at, their last college may be admitted on probation at the discretion of the Academic Performance Committee. Conditions of probation at entry generally include a load limit of seven credits in the first semester. Readmission is generally contingent upon the student earning grades of C or better in all courses taken the first semester.

Interdivisional Transfer

Students in good academic standing in Newcomb-Tulane College who wish to change to part-time status may, with the approval of the dean of Newcomb-Tulane College, transfer to the School of Continuing Studies.

Students on probation in Newcomb-Tulane College who wish to improve their academic standing through part-time studies may, with the approval of the dean of Newcomb-Tulane College, transfer to the School of Continuing Studies but will be admitted on probation.

Note: Students not eligible to return to another division of Tulane University are generally inadmissible to the School of Continuing Studies. These students may appeal to the dean's office for probationary admission.

Students in the School of Continuing Studies who wish to transfer to Newcomb-Tulane College should obtain the recommendation of the associate dean of the School of Continuing Studies. This recommendation is given only to students who have completed at least one semester in the School of Continuing Studies (two if placed on probation at entry) and are in good academic standing. Students must have completed at least 18 credits including ENGL-1010, and either a course satisfying the mathematics requirement or a course that is part of the foreign language requirement as well as have at a least a 2.3 cumulative grade point average. Transfer of Credit from Other Colleges Students who wish to transfer credits earned at other colleges and universities must have official transcripts sent directly to the School of Continuing Studies. The School of Continuing Studies will transfer only those credits earned at another college or university which was accredited by a regional authority (such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) at the time the courses were taken. Up to 60 credits may be transferred from a regionally accredited community or junior college. Individual academic departments at Tulane may have rules governing the transfer of credits from community or junior colleges which may affect students. For specifics, contact an academic adviser. No more than 27 credits of business coursework may be transferred to the School of Continuing Studies; no more than 27 credits in business may be applied to any bachelor's degree at the School of Continuing Studies.

Work from such regionally accredited colleges is transferred at the value in credits/hours for which it was awarded if a grade of C- or higher was earned and if an equivalent Tulane course exists. Credits earned while enrolled at other schools of Tulane University apply to degree programs within the School of Continuing Studies, though there are distinctions and differences in applying the credit to degree programs. Consult your academic adviser about these distinctions.

Students transferring from a school using the quarter, rather than the semester, system are awarded two-thirds of a semester hour for each quarter hour credit. The transfer of credit from institutions not belonging to a regional accrediting body is at the discretion of the School of Continuing Studies. The school does award 12 transfer credits for graduates of the New Orleans Police Academy. Courses transferred from other institutions are never figured into the grade-point average.

Students should see an academic adviser before the end of their first semester to have their credits evaluated. Students should first check with the School of Continuing Studies registrar to see if their transcripts have been received. Transfer credit requested for academic work done more than 10 years ago is subject to review. Coursework from foreign universities will be referred to the Center for International Studies for evaluation. Students desiring transfer credit must submit official transcripts, not photocopies, from all other colleges or universities attended.

Students wishing to take courses at another institution during the summer must first receive approval from the dean's office and from the appropriate department. Ordinarily, while enrolled at Tulane, part-time students are not permitted to take credit courses at any other university for the purpose of applying such credits toward a degree program at Tulane. Students desiring such an arrangement must obtain the approval of the dean.

CLEP Credit

Students enrolled in the School of Continuing Studies may receive up to 24 credits by successfully testing out of courses through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or by experiential testing. Credit can be earned in the following courses: Mathematics 1210, Chemistry 1070, Psychology 1000, and Sociology 2010. Students interested in taking one or all of these CLEP examinations must contact their academic adviser for information regarding times, dates, and specific tests to be taken. Students who plan to take a CLEP examination are advised to do so during the first two semesters of their enrollment. To receive credit, students must place in the 75th percentile or higher. CLEP credits may be transferred from other accredited institutions if they fulfill stated School of Continuing Studies requirements.

For CLEP credit in the following courses, students must earn an equivalent of a B grade: Elementary Accounting 1120, Business Law 3400, Intro to Information Systems 1100, Humanities 2010, Natural Sciences 2010, Management Principles 2310, Intro to Marketing Principles 3200, Litigation I 3050.

Note: Students interested in testing for credit in Litigation I 305 only, must contact Sallie E. Davis at 504-865-5333 or at sdavis3@tulane.edu.

Students enrolled in the School of Continuing Studies may receive up to 24 credits by successfully testing out of courses through College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DSST (DANTES Defense Activity for Non-traditional Support Subject Standardized Test). Credit earned through CLEP, DSST, or any other non-standard academic work does not count toward the School's residency requirement.

For students who want help in preparing for the examinations, The College Network' offers online Comprehensive Learning Modules. The learning modules are written by tenured professors from highly-ranked colleges and universities.

To find out more about how The College Network' can help you successfully pass these examinations, visit tcn.learn.com/tulane.

Students interested in taking any of these examinations must contact their academic adviser for information regarding times, dates, and specific tests to be taken.

For CLEP credit in the following courses, students must score in the 75th percentile or higher:

POLA 2100 American Government
CHEM 1070 General Chemistry I
MATH 1210 Calculus I
PSYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology
SOCI 2010 Foundations of Sociology
BSAC 1120 Elementary Accounting
BSBL 3400 Legal Aspects of Business
CPST 1200 Fundamentals of IS/IT
CSHM 2010 Humanities
CSHS 1010 Western Civilization I
CSHS 1020 Western Civilization II
CSNA 2010 Natural Sciences
BSMT 2310 Principles of Management
BSMK 3200 Introduction to Marketing Principles

For DSST credit in the following courses, students must score in the 75th percentile or higher:

MATH 1110 Statistics
EENS 1110 Physical Geology
WLHP 1800 Fundamentals of Health
CSRL 3330 Introduction to World Religions
SPEC 1400 Persuasive Public Speaking
BSFN 2210 Introduction to Finance
BSFN 3310 Money and Banking
HRDV 3330 Introduction to Human Resources
BSMT 3340 Organizational Behavior

CLEP credits may be transferred from other accredited institutions if they fulfill stated School of Continuing Studies requirements.

Note: Credits awarded through CLEP may not be transferable to other Tulane divisions.

Delgado Community College provides a convenient designated testing center for the College Level Examination Program for students attending the School of Continuing Studies' Louisiana campuses. For Mississippi students, there is a testing center at William Carey College in Hattiesburg.

Tuition and Fees

Consult the SCS Website for current tuition rate and fee schedule.

In addition to tuition, part-time students pay university and student activity fees. School of Continuing Studies students may register for courses offered by other divisions at Tulane but must pay a substantially higher tuition for those courses. Several sessions of evening courses are offered each summer at regular School of Continuing Studies rates. School of Continuing Studies students may take daytime Summer School courses without restriction but must pay tuition at the Summer School rate rather than the School of Continuing Studies rate. Special fees are charged for laboratory and studio courses, and special examinations as specified in the Schedule of Classes published by the Registrar's Office.

Tuition refunds are allowed for students who drop courses (effective when received in the School of Continuing Studies office) by the dates specified in the academic calendar published online. Failure to attend does not constitute a withdrawal.

No diploma or transcript will be given to a student who is in default on any payments due to Tulane University.

Note: Application, lab, and university fees are nonrefundable.

TUITION DISCOUNTS

For Teachers

Full-time teachers employed at schools approved by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Mississippi State Board of Education may qualify for a 50 percent tuition discount. Elementary and secondary teachers and counselors enrolled in courses appropriate to their respective fields are eligible.

For more information, contact the Center for Education at 504-865-5342.

For Senior Citizens

Students who are 60 years or older qualify for the senior citizen tuition discount, which entitles them to take School of Continuing Studies credit courses for one-half off the regular tuition rate. Senior citizens who wish to take advantage of this discount must inform the School of Continuing Studies registrar of their status and complete the Senior Citizen Discount Form. A copy of a birth certificate, driver's license, or other proof of age must accompany this form.

For Employees of the City of New Orleans, Biloxi, and Madison, Mississippi

Full-time employees of the City of New Orleans receive a 50 percent tuition discount on all courses listed in the School of Continuing Studies section of the schedule of classes. To qualify for this discount, Certification of Employment forms must be completed by the application deadline for each new semester. This discount also applies to employees of New Orleans Regional Transit Authority, the Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff's Office, and the Housing Authority of New Orleans. The same certification procedure is required.

For Employees of Jefferson Parish

Full-time employees of Jefferson Parish and its municipalities, including parish courts, receive a 50 percent tuition discount on all courses listed in the School of Continuing Studies section of the schedule of classes. To qualify for this discount, Certification of Employment forms must be completed by the application deadline for each new semester.

Active-duty Military Personnel

Active-duty military personnel or a spouse are eligible for a 50 percent tuition discount on all courses listed in the School of Continuing Studies section of the schedule of classes. To qualify for this discount, active-duty military personnel or spouse must complete the Tuition Discount form by the published deadline and present military identification and service member's duty orders.

Discounts are percentages of tuition. No combination of tuition discounts entitles a student to a 100 percent discount. There are no discounts for Master of Liberal Arts or Master of Professional Studies courses.

Academic Policies

Academic Performance

Credits and Grades

Undergraduate units at Tulane University are measured by credits that correspond to the number of hours the class meets per week.

Most courses meet three hours a week and are valued at three credits. The School of Continuing Studies, along with the other undergraduate divisions of Tulane, adopted a plus/minus grading system beginning fall 1981. Each grade is assigned a number of grade points that are used in the calculation of the grade-point average. Grades and grade points used in the School of Continuing Studies are:

A	4.00
A-	3.67
B+	3.33
B	3.00
B-	2.67
C+	2.33
C	2.00
C-	1.67
D+	1.33
D	1.00
D-	0.33
F	failing, no grade points = 0.00
WF	withdrawn failing, counts in the GPA as an F = 0.00
UW	unofficial withdrawal, counts in GPA as an F = 0.00
W	withdrawn passing, not used in GPA computation
S	satisfactory, not used in GPA computation (C- or above) but counted in earned hours
U	unsatisfactory, not used in GPA computation (below C-) and earns no credit
AU	audit, not used in GPA computation
I	incomplete, no grade points = 0.00

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Students in the School of Continuing Studies may avail themselves of the satisfactory/unsatisfactory option. A course with the grade of satisfactory (S) may not be used to satisfy the proficiency, foreign language, major, or minor requirements, and no more than 18 credits of S will be credited toward the degree. Students should be aware that many colleges will not accept the transfer of credit with this grade.

Students may take three credits of work on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis per academic year (fall, spring and summer) if they have completed at least 30 credits of college work and are not on probation.

In order to receive a satisfactory grade, students must earn a C- or higher. The grade of S is not calculated into the grade-point average. Grades below C- will be designated as unsatisfactory (U). The grade of U will not be calculated into the grade-point average.

Audit

Any student may take a course on an audit basis. No credit is earned for this work, but the course is entered on the official transcript with a grade of AU. Part-time students must pay the appropriate tuition for an audited course.

Incompletes

An incomplete grade is given at the discretion of the instructor. It allows a maximum extension of one month after the end of the term for the completion of the coursework. If the work has not been submitted by the deadline, the incomplete is converted to an F.

Repeated Courses

Part-time students who do not want a grade to count in the grade-point average may repeat the course provided that:

the course to be repeated was completed during the student's first semester or summer session at Tulane
the repeated course, taken at Tulane, is identical to the one it replaces

If both of the above conditions are met, the student must meet with an adviser and request that the first grade be dropped from computation in the grade-point average. The grade for the repeated course, even if lower than the first grade, will be factored into the student's GPA. The grade for the first course will still remain on the student's transcript.

Note: If passing grades are recorded twice or more for the same course, only the credit hours for one course will count towards the graduation total. Grades assigned by a university committee, including a WF for an Honor Code conviction, cannot be removed from the student's transcript or cumulative grade-point average even though the course may be repeated.

Maximum Credits for Part-Time Students

Students in good standing in the School of Continuing Studies are limited to 13 credits per semester. Undergraduate students may not enroll in 7000-level courses.

Honors

A dean's list of undergraduate students is compiled at the end of the fall and spring semesters and posted in the School of Continuing Studies office. To be eligible for the dean's list, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.40 or greater. Students who earn a grade of U on any courses taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis are not eligible to be on the dean's list. Part-time students must pass at least six credits, excluding those earned in courses taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Superior baccalaureate students are recognized at graduation by the award of the distinction cum laude. To qualify, a student must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.40, must have earned at least 60 credits at Tulane University, excluding those earned in courses on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis, and must be receiving a bachelor's degree. The Theta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda is a national scholastic honor society for part-time college students who are juniors or seniors, and invitations for membership are extended each year to qualified students. To be eligible, students must be enrolled on a part-time basis in a degree program, have attended the School of Continuing Studies for at least three semesters, earned at least 36 credits at Tulane, and have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.200. Additional information on requirements and invitations to membership can be obtained from the chapter adviser in the School of Continuing Studies office.

Registration

Using Gibson Online to register for classes:

Login to Gibson Online using your Tulane email address and password. Your Tulane logon name and password is the same logon name (e.g., jsmith of jsmith@tulane.edu) and password you use to access email.
Need your Tulane logon name and password? Please call the Help Desk, (504) 862-8888.
Before each registration period, your registration time ticket will display on the student tab in Gibson Online. The registration time ticket will indicate the date and time you may begin registration.
Using the Schedule of Classes, select your classes noting the course reference number (CRN) of each selection.
When registration is available to you, click on the Register (Add/Drop Classes) link on the student tab to request your classes.

For assistance with registration, please contact the Office of the University Registrar (504) 865-5231. All students must register by the beginning of each semester. Students register with Gibson Online, Tulane University's Online Registration. Information regarding dates, times, and procedures for Gibson Online appears in the schedule of classes placed on the Registar's webpage. The Registrar's office forwards all registration material and information to student's Tulane email account. All admitted students are eligible to register with Gibson Online. Currently enrolled students are given the first opportunity to register for coming semesters. Accounts Receivable mails bills for tuition and fees; students assume financial obligation for their courses upon registration.

Students wishing to add or drop courses should consult the academic calendar for deadlines and instructions. Failure to make schedule adjustments promptly and accurately may result in financial or academic penalties.

Note: The School of Continuing Studies reserves the right to cancel any course with inadequate enrollment.

Requirements for Graduation

Students must submit an application for degree/certificate early in the semester in which they plan to graduate. This application must be completed with the student's academic adviser. Applications for degree/certificate are available at each campus location. When students apply for their degree, their work is evaluated by the criteria in place at the start of their work towards that degree. As the School of Continuing Studies responds to advancements in education, changes in our curriculum go into effect for students who start the program the following semester. If you are concerned that a change in our curriculum will affect your degree requirements, or if you would like to take advantage of such changes, contact your adviser.

Associate Degree

To receive an associate degree, the student must complete all of the program requirements and have at least a 2.000 cumulative grade-point average.

Bachelor's Degree

To receive a first baccalaureate degree from the School of Continuing Studies, students must have a minimum of 120 credits of passing work, as follows:

Writing Competency

English/Writing 3 credits
Quantitative Reasoning (BA, BFA) 3-4 credits
Mathematics (BS) 6-8 credits
Perspectives Outside European Tradition/Comparative Cultures 6-8 credits or Foreign Language 8 credits
Supporting Requirement In Oral Communications 3 credits
(Not required for students majoring in disciplines in the School of Liberal Arts and the School of Science and Engineering)

Distribution Requirement

Humanities 12 credits
Science 12 credits
Social Science 12 credits

(BA or BS with majors in the School of Liberal Arts and the School of Science and Engineering)
Humanities 9 credits
Science 10 credits
Social Science 9 credits
Writing 3-4 credits
Comparative Culture Perspective Outside the European Tradition 3 credits
Social Science (BFA) 9 credits
Humanities 9 credits
Science 10 credits

Major Requirements

Major (BA, BS) 30 to 36 credits
Concentration (Humanities or Social Sciences) 30 credits Fine Arts
(BFA) 48 credits

Minor Option

Minor 5-18 credits
Electives 21 to 24 credits

Minimum Credits to Graduate

120 credits

Students must have a cumulative 2.0 grade point average to graduate. They must also have a minimum 2.0 grade point average in their major. For School of Continuing Studies majors, at least 60 credits must be earned in courses at the 2000 level or higher.

No more than half the credits used toward satisfying graduation requirements may be in the major. Students may take no more than 70 credits each of humanities, science, and social science. This includes credits in the major. Undergraduate students may not enroll in 7000-level courses.

Students may not submit toward graduation requirements more than 6 credits of electives earned in courses with designations such as Independent Study, Special Projects, Directed Study, and Practicum. Students who must exceed this limit are required to petition the dean's office.

Writing Requirement English 1010, a 3-credit intensive writing course, is Tulane's writing requirement. In addition to English 1010 students majoring in School of Continuing Studies disciplines must also complete 3 credits in intensive writing. Consult your academic adviser before registering for a writing across the curriculum course. Students who need to review basic English skills before enrolling in English 1010 may wish to take CSEN 1000 for elective credit. CSEN 1000 does not count toward the completion of the writing requirement.

Quantitive Reasoning Requirement

Students working toward a Bachelor's Degree are required to demonstrate competency in 3-4 credits of quantitative reasoning by passing any mathematics course; CPST 1070, Philosophy 1060 or 1210, or BSMT 3250.

Students majoring in an LAS discipline may not use CPST 1070, Phil 1060, or BSMT 3250 to satisfy this requirement.) Instead they must do one of the following:

Successful completion of one course in Mathematics (excluding Math 1190; excluding Math 1140 and Math 1150 without 1160 for BS and BSE students; excluding Math 1110 for BS, BSE, and BSM students), or
Successful completion of Symbolic Logic (Phil 1210) for BA, BFA, and MARCH students only.

Foreign Language Requirement

Students pursuing any bachelor's degree offered by the School of Continuing Studies are required to demonstrate competency in a foreign language. Proficiency is demonstrated through successful completion of the second level in any foreign language or two courses in Perspectives Outside the European Tradition/Comparative Cultures and International Perspectives (Non-Western). Students may also blend one language and one non-Western course. These are such courses as Anth 1020, 3010, 3160, or HISL 1710, or LAST 1010.

Supporting Requirement

Students majoring in School of Continuing Studies disciplines are required to complete one course in oral communications. There are no supporting requirements for students majoring in LAS (Liberal Arts and Sciences) disciplines.

Distribution Requirement

Students majoring in School of Continuing Studies disciplines are required to complete 12 credits each of humanities/fine arts, sciences, and social sciences. In each distribution area, courses must be chosen from at least two different disciplines.

Students majoring in LAS disciplines must complete 12 credits in Cultural Knowledge, comprising any six credits of Humanities and Fine Arts and any six credits of Social Sciences. They must also complete 6-8 credits in Physical, Life and Behavioral Sciences. This requirement can be attained by successful completion of two courses selected from: architectural technological systems, astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth and environmental sciences, neuroscience, physics, psychology, or in public health (only SPHU 1020 or SPHU 2020. Note: One of the science courses must be selected from a list of courses with an approved laboratory component.

Courses taken to satisfy core competency and supporting requirements may not be used to fulfill distribution requirements for School of Continuing Studies majors. For majors in the liberal arts and sciences, courses taken to satisfy core competency requirements may not be used for distribution requirements.

Major Requirements

Courses taken to satisfy core competency, supporting, and distribution requirements may be used to fulfill major and minor requirements. However, you may not receive double credit for the same course. At least 24 credits in the major must not overlap with the minor. Students must have a grade point average of 2.0 in the major to receive the degree.

Residence Requirement

At least 60 credits of a student's degree program must be completed at Tulane University, with the final 30 taken while enrolled in the School of Continuing Studies. For an associate degree, certificate, major, or minor, at least one-half of the credits required in the area of concentration must be completed while enrolled in the School of Continuing Studies.

Limitations

Leave Restrictions for Returning Students

Students who return to the School of Continuing Studies after an absence of more than seven semesters may not be able to complete the program in which they originally enrolled. Returning students should talk with an academic adviser to determine possible changes in requirements or curriculum.

Business Course Restriction

Students may not earn more than 27 credits in courses under the business studies category or apply more than 27 credits of business courses toward any School of Continuing Studies program. Business studies credits earned at the School of Continuing Studies are not applicable to any AACSB-accredited business school. All courses in accounting, business law, finance, management, and marketing fall within this restriction.

Academic Standards

A student may be dismissed from the School of Continuing Studies for lack of sufficient academic progress toward fulfilling degree requirements. Through adherence to these regulations, the university seeks to ensure that its educational facilities are reserved for capable students who are motivated. For continued eligibility, academic progress is measured both by minimum credit and minimum grade-point average.

Academic Progress

Undergraduate classification is based on cumulative earned credits:

Freshman 0-24 earned credits
Sophomore 25-56 earned credits
Junior 57-91 earned credits
Senior over 91 earned credits

Students in the School of Continuing Studies are required to maintain a minimum grade-point average throughout their enrollment (see table below). Students who fail to meet this minimum standard are placed on academic probation. The cumulative grade-point average of a student is calculated by dividing the number of quality points a student has earned by the total number of quality hours (including credits with failures). Only the grades of S, U, NR, W, and grades in courses affected by the School of Continuing Studies' "Repeated Course" policy are excluded from this calculation.

Academic Enforcement for Part-Time Students

The quality of each part-time student's work will be monitored at the end of each semester. Enforcement consists of two distinct steps: probation and dismissal.

Probation

Any student who does not meet the minimum cumulative grade-point average as shown in the table below will be placed on academic probation. The status of probation lasts until it is removed as a result of academic improvement or ended by dismissal. Part-time students who are placed on probation are notified in writing that their academic progress is insufficient. Students on probation may enroll in no more than seven credits. As a further condition, all coursework taken while on probation must be passed with at least the grade of C. Students on probation cannot be given a recommendation of good academic standing to another institution for purpose of cross-enrollment or summer school admission. Transfer students admitted on probation to the School of Continuing Studies may enroll in no more than seven credits. In addition they must earn at least a 1.500 grade-point average during their first term of enrollment or they will be dismissed.

Dismissal

After attempting 31 credits at Tulane, students will be dismissed if they fail to earn a C in each course taken while they are on academic probation. Dismissal from the university is for a period of at least one academic semester (summer is not counted as a semester). A third dismissal cannot be appealed. The dismissal period is one calendar year. Any coursework taken at another college or university during the dismissal period is not transferable to the School of Continuing Studies.

Minimum Credits and Grade Point Average Quality-of-Work Rules

Minimum Cumulative Attempted Hours	Minimum Cumulative GPA
1-30	1.75
31-61	1.85
62-93	1.95
94-124	2.00

Reinstatement

Any student who has been dismissed from the School of Continuing Studies has the right to petition the School of Continuing Studies Academic Performance and Petitions Committee. Students who return after their dismissal period are placed on academic probation.

Petitions

Written petitions from students who have been denied registration under these regulations are evaluated by the Academic Performance and Petitions Committee of the School of Continuing Studies.

Successful petitioners will be readmitted on the terms and conditions specified by the committee, which may include limitation on the number of courses, specification of courses that must be taken, progress that must be achieved, the time within which terms and conditions must be met, and classification of academic standing.

Class Attendance

Regular attendance is essential to successful academic progress. Students are expected to attend all classes, laboratories, seminars, and conferences as scheduled unless they are ill or prevented from attending by exceptional circumstances.

Instructors may establish policies for attendance of their classes, which are announced at the beginning of the semester and included in the course syllabus. Students who find it necessary to miss class are responsible for obtaining notes on material covered in lectures or other class sessions. It is up to the instructor to determine whether to allow the student to make up missed quizzes, examinations, or other exercises.

Students are also responsible for notifying professors about absences that result from serious illnesses, injuries or critical personal problems. Medical excuses are not issued by the University Health Service, except in instances of illnesses or injuries that involve hospitalization, in the event of partial or complete withdrawal due to medical reasons, or in the event of a missed final examination for a medical condition being cared for by the Student Health Center. In all of these instances medical information will only be released with the student's written permission. Students should be aware that instructors have the right to lower grades for excessive absence or failure to make up work missed. They may also assign a grade of WF.

Students who find their attendance seriously interrupted by exceptional, unforeseen circumstances are encouraged to discuss their difficulties with their instructor or academic adviser.

Grades of WF are assigned by administrators and are computed in the grade-point average as if they were Fs. With the approval of the associate dean, an instructor may have a student who has excessive absences involuntarily dropped from a course with a WF grade after written warning at any time during the semester. In cases where students are suspended or expelled during the semester, W or WF grades may be assigned at the discretion of the instructors and the student's dean. A grade of W or WF also may be assigned for disciplinary penalties in connection with an honor-code or conduct-code violation. A student who ceases to attend a course but has not withdrawn officially will receive a UW [unofficial withdrawal]. After the last day to drop without record and before the last day to drop a course, students who drop courses voluntarily will have W noted on their transcripts for each course dropped.

Code of Academic Conduct

The integrity of all undergraduate students is based on the absolute honesty of the entire community in all academic endeavors. As part of that community, students have certain responsibilities regarding all independent work that forms the basis for the evaluation of their academic achievement. Tulane students are expected to familiarize themselves with the principles of this code and to conduct themselves in a manner that complies with it at all times (see Newcomb-Tulane College Section for explanation of the Code of Academic Conduct).

Conduct

Responsible adult behavior is expected of students in the School of Continuing Studies in both scholastic and non-scholastic affairs. Violations of the rules and regulations, including those on academic honesty, lead to disciplinary action by a dean of the School of Continuing Studies, the vice president for student affairs, or other appropriate university authority. The School of Continuing Studies reserves the right to be the judge of a student's fitness to continue attendance or to be recommended for graduation.

Discipline

Departures from acceptable conduct may lead to fines, disciplinary probation, suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary probation (which refers to conduct and not to academic standing) and suspension usually are imposed for a stated period. Suspension and expulsion involve exclusion from classes and from all University activities. Students suspended or expelled receive Ws or WFs in all courses at the discretion of the dean. Expulsion is the most serious academic penalty and is permanent. It is noted on the student's record and included on transcripts issued thereafter. Suspension is noted on the student's record and on transcripts issued while the penalty is in effect, but the notice is removed from the transcript at the end of the suspension. Transfer credits cannot be accepted for students who attend other colleges or universities while ineligible for any reason to continue in the School of Continuing Studies.

Reporting to the Dean

All students must report to the Dean of the School of Continuing Studies, to the vice president for student affairs, to their adviser, or to their instructors without delay when notified to do so.

Grievance Committee

The School of Continuing Studies Grievance Committee is composed of three faculty and two student members and the associate or assistant dean as a nonvoting member. One of the committee's duties is to hear students' grievances and complaints against Tulane University and the School of Continuing Studies or Tulane personnel, including the faculty. The Grievance Committee deals with issues such as the grading system, sexual harassment and unfair treatment. Students desiring a hearing before the committee must submit their requests in writing to the associate or assistant dean. Students who are dissatisfied with the committee's decision may appeal to the dean. For additional information about the committee and its procedures, the student should contact the School of Continuing Studies office.

Right to Privacy

Privacy of students' records and affairs is protected under the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended (P.L. 93-380) and by policies issued by the Tulane University Board of Administrators: a university must allow a student the opportunity to review and inspect his or her educational records; a university must give a student the opportunity to challenge the content of his or her records under certain circumstances; a university must not grant access to or allow disclosure of a student's records to outside parties, unless such disclosure is specifically permitted under the law or is made with the student's written consent; a university must notify students of their rights under the law. For further details, contact the Office of Student Affairs at 865-5180.

Academic Options

Cross Registration

Students may enroll in undergraduate courses not listed in the School of Continuing Studies offerings. For courses listed under the School of Liberal Arts, students need only meet the prerequisites before enrolling. The Schools of Architecture, Business, Public Health and Tropical Medicine, or Science and Engineering courses require the relevant dean's approval.

Double Majors

Students may complete two majors by meeting the requirements established by the departments concerned. Although two diplomas are not awarded for a double major, both majors are listed on the permanent record from which transcripts are made. To undertake a double major, students must plan each major with the department concerned. Some minimal overlap may occur: in cases where one course is listed by two major departments as part of the major curriculum of each. In cases where one major is departmental and the other interdepartmental: for example, a double major in English and Medieval Studies might have a Chaucer course in common. In any case, each major of a double major must show at least eight courses that do not overlap, except a double major in Cell and Molecular Biology where no more than five courses may overlap.

Independent Studies

Because the School of Continuing Studies believes superior students should assume responsibility for some of the direction of their own education, many departments offer to a limited number of students of superior scholastic standing creative opportunities for independent study under the direction of a faculty member especially interested in individual instruction.

The work may take the form of directed readings, laboratory or library research, or original composition. Instead of traditional class attendance, the student substitutes conferences, as needed, with the director. Students who wish to take an independent studies course must have the approval of the associate dean.

Internships

An internship involves a relevant academic foundation in addition to an experiential learning process. The academic foundation may, for example, consist of a term paper, a number of short papers, discussions of a number of books, and the like. Students may identify their own internship opportunity or they may consult with those persons on campus who coordinate internship programs to arrange an internship experience.

Internships are available through various departments. Students participating in elective internships register for Internship Studies (course numbers 456, 457) within the appropriate department after having made initial arrangements with a professor who will sponsor the internship. Registration is completed using an Internship Studies Registration form. Each student registered for an internship must submit an Internship Prospectus form to the appropriate departmental chair for approval within one week prior to the end of the add period. A copy of this form bearing the signatures of the student, sponsoring professor, internship supervisor and departmental chair also must be filed with the Office of the Dean within one week of the end of the add period. These forms are available in departmental offices and the Office of the Dean.

Each student completing an internship must write a synopsis of the internship, including both the academic and experimental components. This synopsis is to be approved by both the supervising professor and the appropriate departmental chair and filed with the Office of the Dean prior to the end of the final examination period.

Internships are open only to juniors and seniors in good standing. Only one internship may be completed per semester.

Requirements of the media arts and paralegal studies practica (internships) differ somewhat, since these practica are required. Students must register in Paralegal Studies 590 (or 501 for students admitted prior to Summer 1991), or Media Arts 505 during the regular registration period. Arrangements for these practica should be made with the media arts or paralegal studies program directors.

School of Continuing Studies Alternative Internship Experience

An alternative internship experience is offered to the School of Continuing Studies students through the office of the associate dean. This internship is for students seeking an internship with organizations which require that interns earn credit for their experience. CSTR 199 carries one credit, which will apply toward the degree, but will not apply toward any proficiency, distribution, major, or minor requirement. Only one credit of CSTR 199 may be applied toward the degree. CSTR 199 must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) basis. Students who have completed fewer than 30 credits may not register for this course. Students desiring to register for CSTR 199 must receive approval from the associate dean before registering for the course.

Second Degrees

Students already holding a baccalaureate degree may enroll in the School of Continuing Studies for a second baccalaureate degree. They must complete a total of 150 credits instead of 120 (60 credits must be taken at Tulane University), satisfy the School of Continuing Studies' core competency, supporting, distribution, and residency requirements for a second degree, and fulfill the requirements for the major.

Business Studies

Our increasingly sophisticated business community demands effective leaders, those who possess strong analytical skills, an ability to deal with diverse audiences, and an awareness of current trends in business practices. Tulane's evening programs in Business Studies provide valuable opportunities for individuals seeking business career advancement. There is a 27-credit limit on the number of business courses a student in the School of Continuing Studies may take.

Note: Business Studies courses in the School of Continuing Studies do not satisfy degree requirements for full-time Newcomb-Tulane students.

Minors Offered

For minors, students must have a 2.00 grade-point average in all required coursework and 50 percent of the coursework must be earned at Tulane.

Associate Degrees Offered in Applied Business

Associate Degrees in Business (2004)

The School of Continuing Studies offers Associate of Arts degree in Applied Business Studies, Human Resource Management, Marketing and Small Business Development. These degrees are designed to recognize satisfactory completion of a two-year program of specialized business study.

Students must have a 2.00 grade-point average in all required coursework as well as a 2.00 cumulative GPA. At least half of the general requirements of 37 credits and at least 12 credits of the core requirement of 24 credits must be completed at Tulane. There is a 27-credit limit on the number of courses a student in the School of Continuing Studies may take.

Note: Business courses at the School of Continuing Studies do not apply to degree programs at the A.B. Freeman School of Business.

Students must have a 2.00 grade-point average in all required coursework. Half of the required 24 credits must be completed at Tulane University. Courses taken for a baccalaureate degree will not be accepted for transfer credit towards the program. Only those courses successfully completed, 'C' or better, after a student received a Baccalaureate Degree will be considered for credit.

Baccalaureate and Master's Degrees in Business

Students who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Management or a Master of Business Administration degree (full- or part-time) should contact the Admissions Office, A.B. Freeman School of Business, 504-865-5410.

The Schools of Liberal Arts and Science and Engineering

School of Continuing Studies students may select any major in the School of Liberal Arts or the School of Science and Engineering which offers a B.A. or B.S. degree. The academic departments determine the requirements for these majors. Students electing this option must fulfill the core curriculum requirements for the major. Students should consult with their School of Continuing Studies adviser if they wish to pursue a major offered by these schools.

Note: Majors completed in areas not sponsored by the School of Continuing Studies may require some day course enrollment at a higher tuition rate.

Special Programs

Concurrent Enrollment for High School Students

The School of Continuing Studies offers a concurrent enrollment program for outstanding high-school students. To qualify, students must have a minimum grade-point average of 3.200, and an SAT score of at least 1725, an ACT composite of at least 25, or a PSAT score of 120 (2 parts) or 180 (3 parts). Concurrent enrollment students may enroll in either or both semesters of the regular academic year or the summer sessions. Students meeting these admission standards must also submit a Concurrent Enrollment application along with a $25 application fee. In addition, the student's high school counselor must submit a letter of recommendation stating that the student has the necessary academic skills and personal development to succeed at Tulane University. SCS will not admit any student to the Concurrent Enrollment program without all required material and records. Students are limited to two undergraduate courses per semester.

The concurrent enrollment program offers qualified high-school students the opportunity to get an early start on their college education. Students take regular college coursework and earn credits and grades that become a part of their permanent college record. Concurrent enrollment students may apply for admission to Tulane upon graduation from high school, or they may transfer their Tulane credits to another institution, depending on the regulations in effect at that institution.

The School of Continuing Studies tuition rates apply to all courses.

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