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James R. Johnson, M.S. , DirectorSuzanne F. Allen, M.Ed., Associate Director History and Objectives For 90 years, the Division of Part-Time Studies has fulfilled the educational needs of thousands of men and women who were unable to or did not wish to pursue a regular full-time day program. Among those it serves are: high school graduates who are unable to undertake a regular full-time day program but wish to undertake or complete an unfinished baccalaureate degree program; professionals who seek to update and expand their knowledge and skills; college graduates who lack undergraduate requirements for admission to graduate or professional school or who are seeking initial secondary school certification or additional endorsements for secondary school certification; high school graduates who do not qualify for acceptance as degree candidates but who seek the opportunity to prove themselves as non-matriculated students with the chance to matriculate upon the successful completion of a stipulated number of courses; and men and women of all ages who are simply interested in taking courses to enrich their personal lives. Senior citizens (age 65 and over) are eligible to enroll in undergraduate courses for personal enrichment only, but they are not charged for tuition. They may register AFTER the drop/add period, which is the first week of the semester, in courses in which the enrollment limit has not been reached. Part-Time Studies provides comprehensive advising services at registration time and throughout the year to assist students in planning their educational careers and academic schedules. To acquaint new students with the general regulations of and services provided by the Part-Time Studies division and the University, a variety of web-based resources, including an on line orientation and a virtual campus tour are available via the Part-Time Studies web site at www.parttime.villanova.edu. The University Counseling Center and the Career Services Office provide additional services to the Part-Time Studies student. Although Part-Time Studies mainly serves the part-time student, it is possible, with permission, for a student to take a full-time course load. Even on a part-time basis, however, a Part-Time Studies student can, with approved transfer credits, complete a baccalaureate program in three to five years. With permission of the Director or academic advisor, Part-Time Studies students may enroll in day classes. Requirements for admission, advancement, and graduation are the same as those prevailing in the full-time undergraduate colleges. As a result, matriculated students may transfer from Part-Time Studies to one of the full-time colleges without loss of credit. The degrees pursued in Part-Time Studies are Villanova University degrees, in every respect commensurate with those offered by the full-time colleges of the University. The business programs are accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).Application forms for admission to part-time undergraduate study are available on-line at www.partime.villanova.edu and may also be obtained from the Director, Part-Time Studies, Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085. Students seeking admission into degree programs (matriculated status) must submit complete records from all secondary schools and institutions of higher learning previously attended. Students seeking postgraduate status must submit transcripts showing degree and graduation date or a copy of the diploma from their baccalaureate degree institution. Students applying for non-matriculated (non-degree program) status must submit secondary school records indicating graduation or proof of receipt of a state equivalency diploma. To avoid delay, address all material to Part-Time Studies. Applicants for matriculated status are requested to have a set of complete records on file at least four weeks prior to registration in order to be evaluated in advance of enrollment. Registration as a non-matriculated student is suggested in those cases where transcripts are delayed. Secondary school requirements for entrance to a specific curriculum are outlined in the University section of this Catalog. The requirement for non-matriculated status is proof of graduation from an accredited secondary school or proof of receipt of a General Educational Development Diploma. Applicants for matriculation in a degree program will be evaluated on their previous academic records in high school and college, if applicable. Those who are not initially accepted as matriculated students (candidates in a degree program) may be accepted as non-matriculated students. Students will retain non-matriculated status until completion of at least 18 credit hours at Villanova at which time they will be re-evaluated for matriculation. Students attending other institutions who are in good standing and have permission to take undergraduate courses at Villanova may apply to Part-Time Studies as may high school seniors with strong academic backgrounds who have permission from their guidance counselor or principal. Senior citizens, those aged 65 or older, may enroll in undergraduate courses for personal enrichment only without the payment of tuition. Information on the application procedures for these particular categories may be obtained from the Part-Time Studies office.Readmission A student who has not attended classes in Part-Time Studies for two years or longer is considered an inactive student. To be readmitted, a PTS application form, from the PTS office in 107 Vasey Hall, must be completed. When the form is received, the record will be reviewed, and a letter sent to the applicant indicating readmission status. In October 2002, a new degree, the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies was approved by the Villanova Board of Trustees. This degree is offered in the evening for Villanova adult students. As part of this degree, students will choose one of the following majors: General Studies, Information Systems or Leadership Studies. Villanova University also offers the following programs of study for the Bachelor’s Degree which may be completed through Part-Time Studies: Accountancy, Business Administration, Computer Science, Education (Secondary Education, Teacher Certification), English, General Arts, History, and Human Services. In addition to the Bachelor’s degree, the following programs are available: Associate of Arts, Accountancy Certificate, Business Administration Certificate, Information Systems Certificate, Leadership Studies Certificate, Pre-Health Professions Science Certificate, and Secondary Teacher Certification.To qualify for the Bachelor's degree, a student must complete successfully the requirements for the degree as described in this Catalog. Villanova University reserves the right to change program requirements without prior notice. The Baccalaureate degree is awarded and a student is graduated when the curriculum prescribed by the University for one or more of the various degree programs has been satisfied. In addition to the curricular requirements, candidates for graduation must meet the following requirements:
Detailed information on all the following degree programs may be found in the specific College and Department sections of this Catalog; additional specific information may be obtained from the Part-Time Studies office. BACHELOR OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies offers majors in General Studies, Information Systems and Leadership Studies. This degree was developed in conjunction with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and has the support of the Dean and faculty of that college. It is a Villanova degree in every respect and is grounded in the humanities as are all Villanova degree programs. The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree requires a total of 120 credits, with a core curriculum of 45 credits. This core curriculum provides more flexibility and choices so that adult students may select classes in line with their personal interests and experiences as well as their professional goals. The specified core curriculum applies only to the BIS degree program. Each major consists of 30-33 credits and the degree includes up to 42 credits of free electives depending on the major. The combined Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies/Master of Science in Human Resource Development (BIS/MS) program for qualified BIS General Studies or Leadership Studies majors is designed to offer these students a planned educational track, in an abbreviated timeframe, that will prepare them for a career in the field of human resources. At the completion of their Junior year, these students may apply to the BIS/MS program. Students who are admitted into the BIS/MS track will be allowed to enroll in three graduate HRD courses during their senior year and all three courses will count toward both the BIS degree and the M.S. degree in Human Resource Development. The three courses are: PSY 8875 (Psychology of Organizational Change), PSY 8475 (Organizational Training), and HRD 8210 (Human Resource Planning).BACHELOR OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES CORE CURRICULUM
Civic and Ethical Leadership (3 courses; 9 credits)
Communication and Writing Skills (2 courses; 6 credits)
Cultural Appreciation (2 courses; 6 credits)
Quantitative and Scientific Literacy (2 courses; 6 credits)
Core Electives (3 courses; 9 credits)
BACHELOR OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES/GENERAL STUDIES MAJOR (33 credits) Students with a major in General Studies must take advanced courses in one of the following areas: Humanities, Social Sciences, or Independent General Studies (self-defined academic program). Humanities Area: Art History, Classical Studies, Communication, Education, English, French, German, History, Peace and Justice, Philosophy, Spanish, Theology, Theatre. Social Sciences Area: Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology. ELECTIVES (42
credits) BACHELOR OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES/ INFORMATION SYSTEMS MAJOR I XE "Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies/Information Systems Major" nformation Systems (10 courses; 32 credits)
Information Systems Environment (5 Courses; 15 Credits)
Electives (30 credits)* With the reduced core curriculum and number of electives available in the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree program, there is the opportunity for BIS students to complete significant coursework outside their major which would complement and enhance their academic studies. Examples of these academic discipline areas may include, but are not limited to, Leadership Studies, Business, and Communication. *MAT 1320 (Calculus I) is highly recommended for all students seeking to attend graduate school.BACHELOR OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES/LEADERSHIP STUDIES MAJOR (30 credits)
Electives (45 credits) With the reduced core curriculum and number of electives available in the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree program, there is the opportunity for BIS students to complete significant coursework outside their major which would complement and enhance their academic studies. Examples of these academic discipline areas may include, but are not limited to, Information Systems, Business, and Communication. BACHELOR OF ARTS/BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Students in the Bachelor of Arts program in Part-Time Studies may major in Education, English, History, Human Services, or General Arts. The degree requirements may be found under the departmental listings contained in this Catalog. Within the Bachelor of Arts degrees, minors are available in Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, English, History, Human Services, Philosophy, Political Science and Sociology. The Core Curriculum of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is applicable to these majors offered in Part-Time Studies: Bachelor of Arts in General Arts, English, History, and Human Services; and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Education. A description of the Core Curriculum may be found in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of this Catalog. For the Bachelor of Arts Degree in General Arts, General Arts with a Business Minor, English, History, and Human Services, 40 courses and a minimum of 122 credits are required. For the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, 41 courses and a minimum of 129 credits are required. For the Bachelor of Science in Education, course and credit requirements vary according to the subject area of certification. The twelve subject areas available for certification are: Biology, Chemistry, Communication, English, French, General Science, German, Latin, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, and Spanish. Required courses in some subject areas, including student teaching, are available during day times only. Day classes are billed at the day tuition rates.
Associate of Arts
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Bachelor of Science in Business Administration The B.S. in Business Administration requires a minimum of 41 courses and 125 credits. The following courses are required. FRESHMAN YEAR
SOPHOMORE YEAR
1Social Science: choose from Geography, Sociology, Political Science,
Psychology. JUNIOR YEAR
3Natural Science: choose from AST, BIO, CHM or PHY. SENIOR YEAR
6Accounting majors: it is recommended that BL 2185 be substituted for one free elective. 7Choose from Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Natural Sciences, or History. Certificate Programs Several certificate programs are available through Part-Time Studies. Certificate programs are designed for individuals who already have bachelor's degrees but wish to develop expertise in a particular area. The following programs are available: Accountancy Certificate. The Accountancy Certificate is designed to allow individuals who possess bachelor's degrees in General Arts or other non-business majors to acquire expertise in accounting. Besides providing an educational opportunity for persons interested in securing careers in accounting in a diversity of environments in industry, business and government, the program also meets the needs of individuals who work in smaller businesses or who are self-employed and need knowledge of accounting practices to make critical business decisions. The certificate requires 24 accounting credits which the state of Pennsylvania currently mandates as the minimum requirement to sit for the CPA examination. To be eligible for this certificate, a student must possess a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association. Eight courses must be completed: ACC 1101, 1102, 2310, 2320, 2430, 2450, 2460, and 2470. Students are required to have any prerequisite courses necessary (indicated in the course description) for any particular course in the certificate program. A maximum of 2 courses, specifically Principles of Financial Accounting and Principles of Managerial Accounting, will be allowed in transfer. No other course substitutions will be allowed. All remaining upper-level courses in the certificate program must be completed at Villanova. Business Administration Certificate. The Business Administra-tion Certificate provides business‑related knowledge and skills and is especially useful to individuals with bachelor's degrees in General Arts or other non‑business majors who wish to acquire expertise in business areas. The program also meets the needs of individuals who work in smaller businesses or who are self‑employed. To be eligible for this certificate, a student must possess a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association. Eight courses must be completed: four specifically required and four electives from the approved list of electives, which represent more advanced treatments of the required courses. Students are required to have any prerequisite courses necessary (indicated under the course description) for any particular course in the certificate program. A maximum of 2 courses (6 credits) will be allowed in transfer. No other course substitutions will be permitted. The required courses are: ACC 1101, 1102; ECO 1001 or 1002; MGT 1102; The elective courses must be chosen from the following:
ACC 2310, 2320, 2340, 2430, 2450, 2460, 2470,
Information Systems Certificate.
The Information Systems Certificate is designed to
help acquire related information systems knowledge and skills through a broad
selection of coursework. It is for individuals who wish to have a more formal
grounding in the application of information technology and for those who want to
understand the information demands on business and society. It is especially
useful for students who have already completed course work in business or
liberal arts and who wish to acquire a formal understanding of the application
of information technology.
The required courses are: CSC 1020/DIT 1006, CSC 1051, MIS
2030/CSC 4480, MIS 2040/CSC 4700 *Students are required to have any prerequisite courses necessary (indicated in the University Catalog) for any particular course in the certificate program. Leadership Studies Certificate. The Leadership Studies Certifi-cate is designed to help individuals acquire related knowledge and skills through a broad selection of coursework. It is especially useful for those students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree in business or liberal arts but now wish to acquire a more formal grounding in leadership practices. While providing an educational opportunity |
