Undergraduate Programs in the School of Professional Studies
Undergraduate Programs in the School of Professional StudiesAssociate Degree Program at THEARC Baccalaureate Programs The SPS Core Curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in the liberal arts with a practical focus on workplace preparation, while providing them with opportunities to pursue their own interests and to further their intellectual development. The design of the SPS Core Curriculum allows for students who have some college credits to transfer applicable credits easily and to take advantage of experiential learning through internships and the TELL program. Credit for college-level learning acquired outside of the traditional classroom format can be earned through Trinity's Experiential Lifelong Learning Program (TELL). Additional information about TELL may be obtained from the School of Professional Studies Office 202/884-9620. Further information may also be found in the Academic Policies section of this catalog. Undergraduate information sessions about the School of Professional Studies and other programs are held throughout the year. Students who attend these sessions receive information about applying to the program, academic curricula, advising, and financial services. Prospective students who attend an information session are eligible for a waiver of the application fee. For the most up-to-date information, please call the Office of Admissions at 202/884-9400 or refer to the School of Professional Studies main web site at http://www.trinitydc.edu/academics/sps. SPS Undergraduate Baccalaureate CurriculumUndergraduates in the School of Professional studies complete coursework in three main areas:
Core, major and elective coursework each represent about a third of a student's total credit hours needed for graduation. Many professional students enter Trinity with transfer credits in each of these areas. Core CoursesThe School of Professional Studies provides a Core curriculum of general education requirements. For a description of the curriculum and courses, please see the Undergraduate Core Curriculum section of this catalog. Major ProgramsThe School of Professional Studies offers undergraduate majors leading to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees:
ElectivesStudents may choose electives that complement their major fields or for personal educational enrichment. Advisors can assist students in determining which elective courses to choose. Descriptions of electives are found in the Course Descriptions: Elective and Supporting Courses and in individual program sections of this catalog. Academic Advising in the School of Professional StudiesThe School of Professional Studies is primarily responsible for assisting and supporting undergraduate students and graduate students in professionally-oriented graduate programs in planning their academic careers at Trinity. The staff is available to meet with students for program advisement, registration, schedule adjustments, declarations of majors, and review of core and major requirements. Students who are new to Trinity are immediately assigned to the SPS New Student Advisor. The New Student Advisor facilitates initial registration and transition to a permanent advisor. In addition, the Advising office coordinates orientation for undergraduate and graduate students, assists students in entering the Trinity Experiential Lifelong Learning (TELL) program and in the assessment of prior learning. Further information is available from the School of Professional Studies at 202/884-9620. Additional services available to students are listed in the Campus Life and Student Resources section of this catalog. Student Services and Facilities
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