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Thomas COLLEGE Course Catalog 20112012 RIGHT TO REVISE The College reserves the right to change, without prior notice, items set forth in this publication. Such items include, but are not limited to, fees, calendar, policies, regulations, course offerings, and program requirements. Students should inquire through the Registrars Office about changes that have been made since the date of printing. Catalog Number 20112012 Thomas College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Title IX Em

ACCREDITATION Thomas College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the New England Association indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purp

PROGRAMS OF STUDY ASSOCIATE IN ARTS 2Year Arts and Sciences ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE 2Year Accounting Business BACHELOR OF ARTS 4Year General Studies English Political Science American Politics Concentration International Relations Concentration Psychology Psychology Forensic Psychology Concentration BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 4Year Accounting Programs Accounting Accounting and Financial Analysis Managerial Accounting Public Accounting Forensic Accounting Concentration Computer Science Communications

Table of Contents 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Thomas College Calendar ............................................................................... 3 History, Mission, and Vision ............................................................. 5 Thomas College Core Competencies ................................................ 6 Admissions and Financial Information Application Procedures..........................................................................

Table of Contents 2 Communications ............................................................................................ 71 Computers Technology .............................................................................. 74 Criminal Justice ............................................................................................. 75 Education ...............................................................................................

Thomas College Calendar 3 THOMAS COLLEGE CALENDAR 20112012 2011 August 26 28 29 September 5 6 13 23 October 1011 14 November 1 11 1418 17 21 2325 December 9 12 16 23 Friday Sunday Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Friday MonTues Friday Tuesday Friday MonFri. Thursday Monday WedFri Friday Monday Friday Friday OrientationNew students arrivemovein Returning Students movein Classes start DayCEDGrad Labor Day No classes DayCEDGrad Last day to add courses last day to drop courses with no transcript r

Thomas College Calendar 4 January 2 7 8 9 13 16 17 February 17 20 2024 March 16 22 2630 April 2 913 13 27 30 May 4 4 11 11 12 28 June 16 25 July 2 4 2012 Monday Saturday Sunday Monday Friday Monday Tuesday Friday Monday MonFri Friday Thursday MonFri Monday MonFri Friday Friday Mon Friday Friday Friday Friday Saturday Monday Saturday Monday Monday Monday Thursday Classes start CEDGrad OrientationNew students arrivemovein Returning students arrivemovein Classes start DayAccel. MBA Last day to

History, Mission and Vision of the College 5 THE HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE Thomas College was founded in 1894 as a nonsectarian, coeducational college dedicated to career training. Since its founding, the College has maintained this tradition of educating students for careers in business, technology, and education. In the spring of 1956, the College moved from its downtown location to a large, private estate in the city of Waterville. When the College outgrew this campus in 1966, it purchased 70

History, Mission and Vision of the College 6 THOMAS COLLEGE CORE COMPETENCIES I. Communications Thomas students communicate effectively and persuasively, demonstrating an awareness of audience and the use of a variety of forms, oral and written, print and electronic. Students demonstrate their creative skills as well as their abilities in organization, presentation, and the development of form and content. II. Leadership and Service Thomas students exhibit a command of interpersonal, leade

History, Mission and Vision of the College 7 THE COLLEGE CAMPUS Just two miles from downtown Waterville, Thomas College is located on one hundred and twenty acres of woods and fields where the Kennebec River and Messalonskee Stream meet. The academic complex consists of classrooms, faculty and administrative offices, the Laurette Ayotte Auditorium, the Harold Alfond Athletic Center, the Library, a computer center, an art gallery, Student Center, Welcome Center, physical education facilities, s

Admissions and Financial Information 8 FULLTIME DAY UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS Thomas College belongs to the National Association of College Admission Counselors and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. The College invites applications from prospective degree candidates without regard to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, or age. APPLICATION PROCEDURES To apply to Thomas College one can either complete all sections of the application booklet and mail or

Admissions and Financial Information 9 American College Testing Program ACT are required for admission into all Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Arts fouryear and B.S.M.B.A. fiveyear programs. SAT I or ACT scores are NOT required for admission into all Associate in Science and Associate in Arts twoyear programs. The Thomas College code number for score reporting is 3903 for the SAT I exam and 1663 for the ACT exam 7. International or nonU.S. resident applicants are required to provide evidence t

Admissions and Financial Information Foreign Language ........................................................... 2 units Other ............................................................................... 2 units 10 Home schooled students are encouraged to earn a high school equivalency diploma, and complete a nationally recognized standardized test such as the SAT I or ACT. These documents, along with all other documents mentioned previously, are individually reviewed to determine admissio

Admissions and Financial Information semesters to complete their degree program. 11 The College generally accepts courses for transfer credit that were completed at an institution that carries regional accreditation, and which correspond s to a similar program requirement in effect at the time of the students proposed enrollment at Thomas. Transfer credit is only awarded for course work with a grade C or higher. Only the credits transfer grades are not transferred or used to compute the studen

Admissions and Financial Information 12 tuition and housing deposits prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Eligibility Form I20. BACHELOR OF SCIENCEMBA FIVEYEAR APPLICANTS Admission into any of the Colleges accelerated fiveyear B.S.M.B.A. programs will be offered to applicants who exhibit the academic potential to succeed at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, all students accepted into any fiveyear B.S.M.B.A. program must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to be

Admissions and Financial Information 13 same amount as the institution. Thomas College annual contributions are subject to change. Please contact the Registrar Office for more information regarding 20112012 contribution limits. SPECIAL ADMISSIONS OPTIONS Deferred Admission Students offered admission to the College may defer their acceptance for up to a twoyear period. However, students must submit a written request notifying the Admissions Office of their intended matriculation date and must

Admissions and Financial Information 14 Academic warning or probation designations will still be in effect as defined in the section on Academic Information however, the student is still categorized as making satisfactory progress. Students who were dismissed by the College and who seek readmission should refer to the section on Academic Information. College Credits Now Program for High School Students Program Objective The purpose of this program is to be a community partner with all seconda

Admissions and Financial Information Dual Enrollment 15 Thomas College partners with select area high schools to offer a Thomas College course that is taught at the students high school. Students are encouraged to speak with their guidance counselor or call the Admissions Office at Thomas about the availability of a dual enrollment agreement with the College. Thomas College suggests that students who elect to take a dual enrollment course demonstrate the commitment to college level work throug

Admissions and Financial Information 16 CONTINUING EDUCATIONGRADUATE COSTS FOR DAY STUDENTS Undergraduate day students carrying fewer than twelve credits or more than eighteen credits per semester will pay the full prorated day tuition based on 12 credits per semester for any Continuing Education Division courses taken. If students enroll for either a fall or spring Continuing Education Division course as part of their twelvetoeighteencredit course load, the tuition for the Continuing Educatio

Admissions and Financial Information 17 MBA program must reimburse the College the prorated, current day rate for those courses. Any student who fails to complete the fiveyear program and who has taken graduate classes during the spring trimester as part of the fiveyear MBA program must reimburse the College the prorated current day rate for those courses. CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY Students who choose to attend the Criminal Justice Academy will be charged tuition and fees as a regular day stud

Admissions and Financial Information 18 educational opportunity that requires the student to live outside the state of Maine. Audit Fee Students auditing a course are charged 25 of the regular full tuition if enrolled in fewer than 12 credits or more than 18 credits. Please refer to the Academic Information section of this catalog or the Registrars Office for the complete policy regarding auditing a class. Break Housing Housing is available by exception during the Thanksgiving, semester, winte

Admissions and Financial Information 19 Single Rooms When available, single rooms in the residence halls may be guaranteed for an additional per semester fee. Refer to the Student Handbook for additional information. Special Educational Opportunities Students participating in special educational programs such as Washington Center for internships, LEcole Atlantique de Commerce, Australearn, etc., will be charged tuition as a regular day student for the semester they are enrolled in the program.

Admissions and Financial Information Internship credits may not be applied over more than one semester. 20 Textbooks and Supplies All textbooks and supplies are sold at the college bookstore on a cash, check, or creditcard basis. Fulltime students should have approximately 500 available for this purpose at the start of the first semester. Additional textbooks or supplies will be needed for subsequent semesterstrimesters, and some courses may require a lab fee. Thomasonian Yearbook A yearbook f

Admissions and Financial Information DeferredPayment Plans 21 Day students undergraduates Students who have a remaining balance after financial aid has been applied to their account and those without financial aid may participate in a monthly payment plan. Payments are determined on an annual basis and are divided into 10 monthly payments and due the 10th of each month with the first payment due August 10th and the last payment due May 1st. There is a onetime fee of 30 to enroll in this plan.

Admissions and Financial Information of the semester for a student who leaves without notifying the institution. 22 For all students, any group health or other miscellaneous charges will be excluded from the refund calculation. An administrative fee of 100 will be charged. Student Residence Status Changes After the start of a semester, when a fulltime day student officially changes from commuter to resident, the room, board, and resident technology fees will be prorated by week. Financial aid

Admissions and Financial Information 23 applications and verification, the Student Financial Services Office will determine financial need and calculate the various types of aid to yield the best possible financial arrangement for the student. Notification of financial aid awards for new students begins in midMarch. Returning students will start to receive their award notifications in early June. Any student who does not submit the information required to complete the financial aid process by

Admissions and Financial Information 24 SOURCES OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHOLARSHIPS New Students Trustee Scholarship Renewable scholarships of 10,000 5,000 per semester are awarded to firsttime college students with an overall high school GPA of A or SAT score of at least 1200. The Admissions Committee will review students information at the time of acceptance. Students who receive this scholarship must be enrolled fulltime and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. This scholarship is ren

Admissions and Financial Information 25 This merit scholarship is awarded each year of fulltime attendance at Thomas College that the student earns a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher each year. Students must complete two semesters of fulltime study at Thomas College to be eligible for this program. Students starting in the spring semester will not be eligible until the following year. The scholarship is only awarded after the spring semester cumulative GPA calculations are complete. Internation

Admissions and Financial Information 26 CURRENT STUDENTS To be considered for the following scholarships, a student must file the FAFSA and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Student Financial Services Office. No additional application is necessary. Agnes Lindsay Scholarship Awards ranging from 500 to 1,000 are given to students who live in rural New England and demonstrate financial need. Alden Trust This trust was established to help students enrolled in an education major. Awar

Admissions and Financial Information 27 Scholarships Requiring Applications To be considered for the following scholarships, a student must file the FAFSA and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Student Financial Services Office. Individual application is required and students will be notified in the spring semester with instructions for the application process. Alumni Scholarship Applicants for this scholarship must be juniors and have completed at least 90 credits at Thomas Colle

Admissions and Financial Information 28 OTHER SOURCES Federal Pell Grant Pell Grant funds are awarded by the federal government to students who show extreme financial need. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant FSEOG Students who show financial need are eligible to receive a supplemental grant. This award can range from 200 to 4,000 per year. Academic Competitiveness Grant Grant funds up to 750 are awarded to first year undergraduates, who are U.S. citizens not eligible to nonciti

Admissions and Financial Information 29 Federal Perkins Loan Program The Perkins Loan Program enables students to borrow for college expenses through Thomas College at five percent interest. Students have an obligation to repay their loans within a tenyear period following college attendance. The Student Financial Services Office will provide the Promissory Notes. This loan is based on federal eligibility. Interest begins to accrue nine months after the student graduates or stops attending at

Student Services 30 STUDENT SERVICES Thomas students are responsible, selfdirected young adults striving for personal as well as educational development. Thus, the college community is designed to assist students in their emotional, cultural, and social growth. Student services counseling, health, student life and activities, residential life, public safety, career services, recreation and intramurals, Student Senate, Judicial Board, and dining servicesare all under the direction of the Vice P

Student Services 31 Students are free to select a policy or insurer of their choice as long as the coverage meets or exceeds the minimums available thru the HTH Global Student USA plan. httpwww.hthstudents.comstudentsgsbrochure.pdf. Students who have a change in policy while enrolled at Thomas must notify Student Financial Services immediately. In addition, International students must have complete and up to date health and immunization records on file with the campus Health Center before movi

Student Services 32 A Microsoft Campus Agreement allows undergraduate and graduate students to use any version of Windows, Office, Visual Studio and Office Mac for no additional cost while taking courses at the College. Students using computers oncampus are also provided with Forefront antivirus and antispyware software. Computer facilities are staffed by three fulltime staff, and thirteen parttime workstudy students including twelve help desk staff and an office assistant. These facilities ar

Student Services 33 CAMPUS SECURITY AND CRIME AWARENESS Thomas College is committed to security and safety on campus. The College produces a report annually in conjunction with the Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998. This compliance document can be viewed on the Public Safety web site at httpwww.thomas.edu publicsafety or obtained from the Student Affairs Office. The Public Safety Office is staffed 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to assist memb

Student Services 34 and fairs at other Maine colleges are actively promoted. Thomas College is a member of the Maine College Career Consortium, a cooperative effort by twentytwo Maine schools to offer career information and employment search support. DINING SERVICES Sodexo provides food service to Thomas College. The Dining Center features stationed dining in order to provide a variety and enhance the overall dining experience. Resident students are on a 15 or 19 meal plan. Commuter students

Student Services 35 or her learning preferences and strengths and building strategies based on those for cultivating that students academic success. EDGE Engage, Develop, Guide, Empower Each year a limited number of entering students voluntarily participate in a summer intensive academic experience during which they complete a course, participate in workshops, work with academic coaches and take part in a community service project. Students continue to work with their designated academic coac

Student Services 36 students in double and triple rooms with access to each room from the outdoors. The rooms have private baths and are wired for voice, video, and data. All resident students have access to voice mail and a direct inward dial phone number at an additional cost, cable TV, and a computer hookup. Resident students living in the Village have 24 hour access to the common area of Bartlett Hall. Included in this area are a multipurpose room, computer lab, lounge, full kitchen, vendi

Student Services 37 new people, and learn a lifelong activity, are the greatest rewards of intramural and recreational programs. STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Accounting Society The purpose of the society is to foster close relationships among accounting students, alumni engaged in accounting activities, the accounting faculty, and practicing accountants. The society complements classroom work by providing a forum for visiting lecturers, an opportunity for field trips, and an informed assoc

Student Services 38 Drama The theater program, better known as the Thomas College Players, prepares and performs live performances for the campus and greater Waterville community in both the fall and spring semesters under the direction of a Theater Director. Education Club Created for education members who enjoy opportunities to learn outside the classroom. The club sponsors fund raisers, activities for children, and attends and hosts workshops that are geared toward expanding their knowledge

Student Services 39 Phi Beta Lambda PBL The Thomas College chapter of this national organization provides opportunities for Thomas students to develop vocational competencies in business as well as civic and personal responsibility. It sponsors speakers, a joint professional conference with students at other business institutions, and regional businessteacher conferences. It also contributes to the Business Education Association of Maine, promotes social events throughout the year, and maintai

Student Services 40 FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES Kappa Delta Phi Fraternity Kappa Delta Phi National Fraternity has existed since 1900 and has twentyfour chapters on campuses throughout New England. Kappa Delta Phi is a professional, educational, business, and social fraternity and has consistently been known on campus for providing social activities and other services to the campus and the community. Thomas College is the home of the Nu Chapter. COLLEGE AWARDS Gold Key Award The Gold Key Emer

Student Services 41 Sigma Beta Delta Sigma Beta Delta National Honor Society was established to honor students who have attained superior records in the study of business, management, and administration. The principles of Sigma Beta Delta include wisdom, honor, and the pursuit of meaningful aspirations. Membership is limited to the top twenty percent of fulltime juniors, seniors, or graduate students majoring in a business discipline. ACADEMIC AWARDS Kathryn Colby McInnis Award The Kathryn Co

Academic Information 42 ACADEMIC INFORMATION GRADING INFORMATION Grades are recorded as follows Superior Above Average A 4.0 B3.3 A 3.7 B 3.0 B 2.7 Average C 2.3 C 2.0 C 1.7 Below Average Failing D 1.3 F 0.0 D 1.0 D 0.7 Other P AU W AW L P Pass, W Withdrew, AU Audit, AW Administrative Withdrawal, L Stopped Attending The cumulative grade point average GPA is used in determining eligibility for honors, participation in extracurricular activities, study abroad, and graduation as well as probati

Academic Information FourYear Programs 0 .50 Cum GPA 0 5 earned credits 6 29 earned credits 30 61 earned credits 62 91 earned credits 92 credits or above Subject to academic dismissal no appeal Subject to academic dismissal no appeal Below 1.29 Below 1.75 Below 1.90 Below 2.00 43 TwoYear Programs 0 .50 Cum GPA 0 5 earned credits 6 29 earned credits 30 credits or above Subject to academic dismissal no appeal Subject to academic dismissal no appeal Below 1.29 Below 2.00 The Academic Aff

Academic Information 44 A student dismissed from the College for academic reasons may appeal his or her dismissal by submitting a written request to the Chief Academic Officer. At that time, students may present new evidence of their ability to satisfactorily continue their studies. The student may meet with the Chief Academic Officer, at which time the Chief Academic Officer may allow the dismissal decision to stand, reverse the decision, or readmit the student under specific conditions. A st

Academic Information 45 Academic Warning A student whose semester grade point average is below 2.00 but whose cumulative grade point average remains 2.00 or higher will receive an academic warning. Students enrolled in 5Year programs with a cumulative GPA below 3.0 may be placed on warning and students in 5year programs with a cumulative GPA that drops below 2.0 will be shifted to the corresponding 4year program. ACADEMIC DISCIPLINARY DISMISSAL Students who violate academic policies or in som

Academic Information 46 Altering. Changing grades or marks on papers or exams unauthorized use or alteration of college adddrop or other forms. Falsifying. Falsification or fabrication of research results, quotations, facts, andor references. PENALTIES First offenses of academic misconduct in the context of a course will be dealt with by the courses instructor. Instructors are expected to inform the Academic Affairs Office of any instance of alleged academic misconduct. Once a faculty member

Academic Information 47 Appeals must be based on the basis of new evidence or when there is reason to believe that proper procedure has been violated, but may not be appealed solely on the basis of dissatisfaction with the sanction. There is no further appeal beyond the Appeals Board. Work Cited Gibaldi, Joseph, ed. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 5th ed. NY Modern Language Association of America, 1999. GRADUATION INFORMATION The responsibility for meeting the various prerequisit

Academic Information 48 ACADEMIC POLICIES Residency For a bachelors degree, the last 60 credit hours 20 courses of a students program must be completed at Thomas College in the division day or Continuing Education that will be awarding the degree. In addition, at least 15 credit hours 5 courses must be completed in courses in the major at Thomas College. Students may petition the Academic Affairs Committee for a residency waiver written approval for the waiver must be secured before the studen

Academic Information 49 of the course is not found in the regular curriculum and is one in which the student has considerable interest and the faculty member considerable expertise. In all cases, the Directed Study must first be approved by the appropriate department chair and Chief Academic Officer, who determine if the students request fits one or both of the criteria. All proposals must include data found in regular course syllabi, including but not limited to learning objectives, meeting s

Academic Information 50 must complete a retake form, retake the course and pay any additional expenses incurred. Generally, no course substitutions are allowed the retake must be the same as the original course. The original grade for the class will have an asterisk next to it on the transcript to indicate the course was retaken. In the Graduate Division, a student may not repeat a course more than once without permission from the Chief Academic Officer for Graduate Continuing Education. Acad

Academic Information 51 the recommendations of the College Board as to what constitutes a grade of C on test scores. CLEP scores may not count toward the students residency requirement. For more information, students should contact the Registrar or the Graduate and Continuing Education Office. Thomas College Athletic Policy Thomas College recognizes the importance of extracurricular activities in the overall educational and leadership development of its students. At the same time, Thomas endor

Academic Information 52 of up to two years or second, the student may choose to take up to six graduate courses towards his or her MBA or MS Ed degree at Thomas. All coursework taken by students under this provision of the program is tuitionfree. Students must meet or exceed certain criteria in order to qualify for this program The Thomas College Guaranteed Job Placement Program is an agreement between each student and the College. To be eligible for this program, the student must sign a

Academic Information 53 their Thomas College tuition and owe no additional tuition to the other college. However, students must pay for books, supplies, and any other fees incurred as a result of taking a crossregistration course. Thomas CollegeLEcole Atlantique de Commerce StudyinFrance Program Fulltime Thomas College students who wish to study in France may do so at the LEcole Atlantique de Commerce EAC, located in SaintNazaire, France. Students who have completed at least two years of study

Academic Information 54 BACCALAUREATE AND BSMBA CURRICULUM INFORMATION The curriculum at Thomas College is comprised of the arts and sciences core, the general business core for business programs, courses in the major, and electives. Arts and Sciences Requirements The Arts and Sciences requirements include 45 credits. Course designation CS EH EH111 EH112 CO245 HGPS HUPH LIB MS MS120 PYSY SC MGCOHN 110 Computer Elective Literature Elective English Composition I English Composition II Public Spe

Academic Information 55 Major Beyond the core curricula, students complete their individual major program of study requirements to a minimum of 120 credits. Students in a BSMBA program are required to successfully complete an additional 36 graduate credits. Minor A student must declare a minor on the appropriate form in the Registrars Office. The students minor will be indicated on the students transcript but not on the diploma. Business Department minors are available in the following discipl

Academic Information Course Requirements For a Minor in Marketing MK116 Principles of Marketing MK230 Sales and Sales Management MK325 Advertising MK433 Marketing Research Choose tow other courses carrying MK designation Course Requirements For a Minor in Sport Management SM125 Introduction to Sport Management SM332 Sport Facility Management SM336 Sport Marketing Management SM431 Athletic Administration Choose two other courses carrying SM designation Course Requirements For a Minor in Criminal

Academic Information SY318 Contemporary Social Issues Three courses from the following 1.SY323 Business and Society 2.PY326 Marriage and Family 3.PY222 Social Psychology 4.PSHU247 Experiencing the Middle EastDiversity in the Middle East 5.PH298 Comparative Religion 6.PY337 Death, Dying, and the Meaning of Life 7.HU210 Humanities and the Search for Wisdom 8.HU214 Third World Culture 9.SM227 Sociology of Sport 57 Concentration A concentration is intended to afford a Communications, Management, A

Academic Information 58 professional and free electives for their internships, and note that some programs may require students enrolled in internships to carry more than five courses in other semesters. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 for business majors and 2.0 for nonbusiness majors is required to be eligible for an internship. To earn credit for an internship, students must successfully complete the internship seminar. Process Visit the internship website, thomas.eduintern

Programs of Study 59 Internship options are available to eligible students in any program. Fouryear students may earn up to a maximum of 12 credit hours through internships. Please refer to the Course Descriptions designated with the IN prefix for all specific course and eligibility requirements. 3Credit Internship This program requires students to work a minimum of 150 hours or approximately 10 hours per week at the internship site during the academic semester or over the summer break. Upon s

Programs of Study 60 PROGRAMS OF STUDY IN ACCOUNTING Associate in Science of Accounting Bachelor of Science of Accounting Bachelor of Science of Managerial Accounting Bachelor of Science of Public Accounting Bachelor of Science of Accounting Forensic Accounting Concentration Bachelor of Science of Accounting and Financial Analysis MBABachelor of Science of Accounting MBABachelor of Science of AccountingForensic Accounting MBAHRBachelor of Science of Accounting Every business, whether large or

Programs of Study 61 round out your education, you will take writing and business communications, as well as Arts and Sciences classes in literature, history, and the social sciences. Accounting Program Mission Thomas College students who graduate with a major in accounting are proficient in accounting theory and principles and demonstrate excellence at all levels of acceptable fiscal management. Students are prepared for careers in public, private, governmental and notforprofit accounting by

Programs of Study 62 ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 60 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 27 Credits Course designation CS EH111 EH112 CO245 EH HUPH PYSY MS201 MGHR110 Computer Elective English Composition I English Composition II Public Speaking Literature Elective Humanities or Philosophy Elective Psychology or Sociology Elective Foundations of Quantitative Analysis First Year Seminar Course name Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 BUSINESS CORE COURSES 21 Credits Course de

Programs of Study 63 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 121 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits ELECTIVES 12 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 31 Credits 3 credits of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation AC223 AC224 AC325 AC335 AC337 AC338 AC445 AC449 ACFNCS ACCPE MS206 Course name Intermediate Accounting I Intermediate Accounting II Financial Statement Analysis Cost Accounting Accounting Financial Inf

Programs of Study 64 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC ACCOUNTING TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 121 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits ELECTIVES 12 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 31 Credits 3 credits of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation AC223 AC224 AC335 AC337 AC338 AC339 AC325 AC445 AC449 ACCPE MS206 Course name Intermediate Accounting I Intermediate Accounting II Cost Accounting Accounting Financial Information Sys. Federal P

Programs of Study 65 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE OF ACCOUNTINGFORENSIC ACCOUNTING CONCENTRATION TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 121 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 30 Credits ELECTIVES 6 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 49 Credits 9 credits of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation CS115 CS215 CS321 CJ121 CJ202 CJ335 AC223 AC224 AC335 AC337 AC338 AC443 AC445 FN325 PY231 MS206 ACCPE Course name Introduction to Computer Applications Databases Systems

Programs of Study 66 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FORENSIC ACCOUNTING CONCENTRATION TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 121 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 30 Credits ELECTIVES 6 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 49 Credits 9 credits of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation CS115 CS215 CS321 CJ121 CJ202 CJ335 AC223 AC224 AC335 AC337 AC338 AC443 AC445 FN325 PY231 MS206 ACCPE Course name Introduction to Computer Applications Databases Systems

Programs of Study 67 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS121 Undergraduate Credits 36 Graduate Credits REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits ELECTIVES 12 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 31 Credits 3 credits of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation AC223 AC224 AC335 AC337 AC338 AC339 AC325 AC445 AC449 MS206 ACCPE Course name Intermediate Accounting I Intermediate Accountin

Programs of Study 68 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS121 Undergraduate Credits 36 Graduate Credits REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits ELECTIVES 12 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 31 Credits 3 credits of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation AC223 AC224 AC333 AC335 AC337 AC338 AC339 AC445 AC449 ACCPE MS206 Course name Intermediate Accountin

Programs of Study 69 PROGRAMS OF STUDY IN ARTS AND SCIENCES Associate of Arts in Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts in General Studies Our twoyear Associate of Arts in Arts and Sciences major is designed to prepare students for baccalaureate work and to provide them the the opportunityexplore the provide students opportunity to to explore Arts and Sciences disciplines in in order to select a baccalaureate major. the Arts and Sciences disciplinesorder to select a baccalaureate major. The Bachel

Programs of Study 70 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GENERAL STUDIES TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 120 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits Course designation CS EH EH111 EH112 CO245 HGPS HUPH LIB MS MS201 PYSY SC FYE110 Course name CS Elective Literature Elective Composition I Composition II Public Speaking HistoryGovernment or Political Science Elective Humanities or Philosophy Elective Liberal Arts Elective Math Elective Foundations of Quantitative Analysis Psychology or Sociology Elective Science El

Programs of Study 71 PROGRAMS OF STUDY IN COMMUNICATIONS Bachelor of Science in Communications English Concentration Bachelor of Science in Communications Public RelationsMarketing Concentration The program in Communications is designed to provide students with a broad introduction to communications with two main program options Marketing Public Relations, or English. All students in the program will enroll in foundation courses designed to introduce them to basic theories in communications,

Programs of Study 72 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS ENGLISH CONCENTRATION TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 120 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits UNDERGRADUATE ELECTIVES 18 credits COMMUNICATIONS CORE COURSES 36 Credits Course designation CO111 CO213 CO215 CO410 CS140 CS350 CO235 IN46 MK116 MK240 MK325 Course name Introduction to Communications Business Communications Interpersonal Communications Senior Seminar Web Design Multimedia Development Journalism Internship Principles of Marke

Programs of Study 73 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC RELATIONSMARKETING CONCENTRATION TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 120 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits COMMUNICATIONS CORE COURSES 36 Credits Course designation CO111 CO213 CO215 CO410 CS140 CS350 CO235 IN46 MK116 MK240 MK325 Course name Introduction to Communications Business Communications Interpersonal Communications Senior Seminar Web Design Multimedia Development Journalism Internship Principles of Marketing Public Relat

Programs of Study 74 PROGRAMS OF STUDY IN COMPUTERS Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Computers have completely changed the way the world communicates and does business. The demand is greater than ever for computer scientists and technical specialists who can quickly analyze and manipulate information, design and implement computer systems, or create software programs. To address that demand Thomas College offers the following programs of study The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Programs of Study 75 PROGRAMS OF STUDY IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration These fouryear majors at Thomas College are designed to provide, among other things, a foundation for careers in various types of criminal justice agencies such as MunicipalLawEnforcementOfficer FishandGameWarden CountyLawEnforcementOfficer CoastalMarineWarden StateLawEnforcementOfficer CorrectionsOfficer FederalLawEnforcementOfficer CourtOff

Programs of Study 76 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 120 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits ELECTIVES 36 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 54 Credits 15 credits of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation CJ121 CJ122 CJ202 CJ223 CJ331 CJ332 CJ333 CJ334 CJ336 CJ447 HG212 LIBM PH201 PS214 PY111 SY113 Course name Introduction to Criminal Justice Police Patrol Procedures Criminal Law The Corrections System Police Administration Proba

Programs of Study 77 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 120 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits ELECTIVES 9 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 42 Credits 12 credits of which also meet Arts and Sciences Requirements Course designation CJ121 CJ122 CJ202 CJ223 CJ331 CJ332 CJ333 CJ334 CJ336 CJ447 PH201 PS214 PY111 SY113 Course name Introduction to Criminal Justice Police Patrol Procedures Criminal Law The Correction

Programs of Study 78 PROGRAMS OF STUDY IN EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Bachelor of Science in Elementary EducationMaster of Science in Education The mission of the education program at Thomas College is to prepare students to become compassionate and excellent teachers committed to reflective practice and dedicated to working collaboratively with children, families, and communities. The Bachelor of Science in Early Child

Programs of Study 79 Students choosing the Master of Science in EducationBachelor of Science in Elementary Education Programwillhavetheopportunitytograduateinfive years with both their Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Education.TheywillmeettherequirementsforK8certificationinthestateofMaine. Students electing this option must meet the same minimum requirements of students in the Bachelor of Science program. They must earn passing scores on the Praxis I and II exams and have

Programs of Study 80 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 122 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 42 Credits ELECTIVES 9 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 95 Credits 24 of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation CS115 ED122 ED124 ED128 ED129 ED215 ED232 ED323 ED324 ED327 ED334 ED335 ED338 ED346 ED447 ED448 EH HGPS LIB MS PY111 PY336 SC Course name Introduction to Computer Applications Foundations of Education Teaching Process and Curric

Programs of Study 81 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 122 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 42 Credits ELECTIVES 12 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 92 Credits 24 of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation CS115 ED122 ED124 ED128 ED129 ED215 ED232 ED245 ED315 ED316 ED317 ED320 ED322 ED325 ED326 ED338 ED445 ED448 EH221 HGPS LIB MS PY111 PY225336 SC Course name Introduction to Computer Applications Foundations of Education Teaching Proc

Programs of Study 82 MASTER OF SCIENCE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION TOTAL REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CREDITS 122 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 42 Credits ELECTIVES 12 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 92 Credits 24 of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation CS115 ED122 ED124 ED128 ED129 ED215 ED232 ED245 ED315 ED316 ED317 ED320 ED322 ED325 ED326 ED338 ED445 ED448 EH221 HGPS LIB MS PY111 PY225336 SC Course name Introduction to Computer Applications Founda

Programs of Study 83 PROGRAMS OF STUDY IN ENGLISH Bachelor of Arts in English The program in English is designed to provide students with a broad introduction to literature and writing. Students in the program will enroll in courses designed to introduce them to literary form and period literary theory and criticism classic and emerging authors and analytical, expository, and creative writing. The contexts of race, ethnicity, class, and gender will be emphasized to increase student awareness a

Programs of Study 84 PROGRAMS OF STUDY IN FINANCE Bachelor of Science in Finance MBABachelor of Science in Finance MBAHRBachelor of Science in Finance Thomas Colleges Bachelor of Science in Finance major presents the analytical and managerial skills that will help prepare you for a career in the financial world. Businesses large and small are in need of qualified management personnel who can combine expertise in financial strategy with economic decisionmaking abilities. This program helps grad

Programs of Study 85 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 121 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits ELECTIVES 12 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 31 Credits 3 of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation AC221 AC338 AC339 BS EC331 EC334 FN231 FN325 FN430 FINPE MG338 MS206 Course name Managerial Accounting Federal Personal Income Taxation or Federal Partnership and Corp. Taxation Business Elective International Tr

Programs of Study 86 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS121 Undergraduate Credits 36 Graduate Credits REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits ELECTIVES 12 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 31 Credits 3 of which also meet Arts and Sciences Requirements Course designation AC221 AC338 AC339 BS EC331 EC334 FN231 FN325 FN430 FINPE MG338 MS206 Course name Managerial Accounting Federal Personal Income Taxation

Programs of Study 87 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONHUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS121 Undergraduate Credits 36 Graduate Credits REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits ELECTIVES 12 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 31 Credits 3 of which also meet Arts and Sciences Requirements Course designation AC221 AC338 AC339 BS EC331 EC334 FN231 FN325 FN430 FINPE MG338 MS206 Course name Managerial Accounting Federal P

Programs of Study 88 PROGRAMS OF STUDY IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management MBABachelor of Science in Information Technology Management The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management provides students with a strong foundation in business and allows them to choose either a networking or a programming concentration. The networking concentration provides an uptodate preparation in systems engineering, data communications, network design,

Programs of Study 89 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 120 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits ELECTIVES 9 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 34 Credits 3 of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation CS115 CS217 CS218 CS223 CS321 CS332 CS345 CS350 CS442 CS448 MG449 ITMPE Course name Introduction to Computer Application Visual Basic Programming Java Programming Database Management Syste

Programs of Study 90 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 120 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits ELECTIVES 9 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 34 Credits 3 of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation CS115 CS217 CS218 CS223 CS321 CS332 CS345 CS350 CS442 CS448 MG449 ITMPE Course name Introduction to Computer Application Visual Basic Programming Java Pro

Programs of Study 91 PROGRAMS OF STUDY IN MANAGEMENT Associate of Science in Business Bachelor of Science in Management Bachelor of Science in Management HotelRestaurant Concentration Bachelor of Science in EntrepreneurshipSmall Business Management Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management Bachelor of Science in International Business MBABachelor of Science in Management MBAHRBachelor of Science in Management MBABachelor of Science in Hospitality Management MBABachelor of Science in Inter

Programs of Study 92 foundation in the fundamentals of business complemented by a working knowledge of international business practices. Additionally, Thomas has international study abroad opportunities for you to learn firsthand about international business environments. Thomas Bachelor of Science in Management major is designed to help prepare you to manage in a variety of organizations. From learning about personnel motivation to accounting and business finance, you will study classical and

Programs of Study 93 Entrepreneurship Program Objectives Upon completion of the Entrepreneurship program at Thomas College, students will be able to 1. Recognize and apply theoretical and practical management concepts in a small business setting 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the process of establishing a new small business, be it sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation 3. Conduct research in business assistance and economic development incentive programs 4. Design a comprehensive

Programs of Study 94 Management HotelRestaurant Concentration Program Objectives Upon completion of the HotelRestaurant Program at Thomas College, students will be able to 1. Recognize managerial principles, including those specifically related to the hotelrestaurant field. 2. Develop a promotional campaign for the hospitality industry. 3. Understand legal, financial, and compliance issues in the hotel restaurant field. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the information systems typically used

Programs of Study 95 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 121 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits ELECTIVES 9 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 34 Credits 3 of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation AC221 MG239 MG338 MG351 MG434 MG443 MG449 MG MS206 MGPE Course name Managerial Accounting Human Resource Management Operations Management Management Information Systems Leadership Interpersonal Relations Senior

Programs of Study 96 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 121 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits ELECTIVES 9 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 34 Credits 3 of which also meet Arts and Sciences Requirements Course designation Course name Credits AC221 Managerial Accounting 3 MG338 Operations Management 3 MG347 Entrepreneurship 3 MG351 Management Information Systems 3 MG434 Leadership 3 MG443 Interpersonal Relations 3 MK230 Sale

Programs of Study 97 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 121 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits ELECTIVES 6 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 37 Credits 3 of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation HT112 HT115 HT212 HT221 HT439 HT441 MS206 AC221 LS330 MK338 MG239 MG449 HTMPE Course name Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Management of Food Beverage Operatio

Programs of Study 98 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 121 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits ELECTIVES 6 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 43 Credits 9 of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation AC221 EC331 EC334 HG227 MG239 MG250 MG325 MG337 MG434 MK370 MS206 PS216 PS232 INTPE Course name Managerial Accounting International Trade Investment Money, Banking, Financial Markets World Geography

Programs of Study 99 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 121 Undergraduate Credits 36 Graduate Credits REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits ELECTIVES 6 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 43 Credits 9 of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation AC221 EC331 EC334 HG227 MG230 MG250 MG325 MG337 MG434 MK370 MS206 PS216 PS232 INTPE Course name Managerial Accounting Inter

Programs of Study 100 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONBACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 121 Undergraduate Credits 36 Graduate Credits REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits ELECTIVES 9 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 34 Credits 3 of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation AC221 MG239 MG338 MG351 MG434 MG443 MG449 MG MS206 MGPE Course name Managerial Accounting Human Resource Management Operations Managem

Programs of Study 101 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONHUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 121 Undergraduate Credits 36 Graduate Credits REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 33 Credits ELECTIVES 12 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 34 Credits 3 of which also meet Arts and Sciences Requirements Course designation AC221 MG239 MG338 MG351 MG434 MG443 MG449 MG MS206 MGPE Course name Managerial Accounting Human Resource Ma

Programs of Study 102 PROGRAMS OF STUDY IN MARKETING Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management MBABachelor of Science in Marketing Management MBAHRBachelor of Science in Marketing Management Every business, whether it deals in goods or services, needs to find a way to reach potential customers. From conducting the research to find out what the customer needs to advertising and promoting the benefits of its products, the role of the marketing manager is to achieve this goal in the most effici

Programs of Study 103 After completing the Marketing Program at Thomas College, students will be able to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Develop a new product utilizing the marketing mix Develop an advertising and promotion campaign Conduct a sales presentation using effective sales techniques Conduct a qualitative and quantitative research study Discuss the role that consumer behavior plays in marketing decision making Discuss effective strategies used by retail establishments Identify the differences betwee

Programs of Study 104 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONBACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARKETING MANAGEMENT TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 121 Undergraduate Credits 36 Graduate Credits REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 33 Credits ELECTIVES 12 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 34 Credits 3 of which also meet Arts and Sciences Requirements Course designation MK227 MK230 MK325 MK329 MK332 MK443 MK446 MK MS206 MKPE Course name Consumer Behavior Sales and Sales Management Advertisin

Programs of Study 105 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONHUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARKETING MANAGEMENT TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 121 Undergraduate Credits 36 Graduate Credits REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 33 Credits ELECTIVES 12 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 34 Credits 3 of which also meet Arts and Sciences Requirements Course designation MK227 MK230 MK325 MK329 MK332 MK443 MK446 MK MS206 MKPE Course name Consumer Behavior Sales and S

Programs of Study 106 PROGRAMS OF STUDY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE Bachelor of Arts in Political Science American Politics Concentration Bachelor of Arts in Political Science International Relations Concentration The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Program at Thomas College affords students the opportunity to pursue studies of political systems in two distinct tracks. First, you may choose the American Politics Concentration. This program takes an indepth look at the operation of the federal

Programs of Study 107 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AMERICAN POLITICS CONCENTRATION TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 120 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits ELECTIVES 33 Credits POLITICAL SCIENCE CORE COURSES 51 Credits 9 of which also meet the Arts and Sciences Requirements Course designation CO235 EC212 EC327 HG321 HG332 MS301 PH324 PS111 PS213 PS214 PS216 PS218 PS225 PS320 PS410 PS423 PS Course name Journalism Macroeconomics Environmental Economics United States History to the Civi

Programs of Study 108 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CONCENTRATION TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 120 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits ELECTIVES 33 Credits POLITICAL SCIENCE CORE COURSES 51 Credits 9 of which also meet the Arts and Sciences Requirements Course designation EC212 EC331 HG227 HG321 HG332 MS301 PH324 PS111 PS213 PS216 PS225 PS229 PS240 PS310 PS410 PS423 PS Course name Macroeconomics International Trade and Investment World Geography United Stat

Programs of Study 109 PROGRAM OF STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Forensic Psychology Concentration The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Program at Thomas College is designed to help students learn about human behavior within a variety of contexts. The program is an overview of the many theoretical constructs of how our minds work and the various influences on human personality, behavior and interaction. Not a clinical program, this course of stu

Programs of Study 110 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY CONCENTRATION TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 120 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits ELECTIVES 36 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 48 Credits 9 of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation CJ121 CJ PY111 PY221 PY225 PY231 PY321 PY322 PY338 PY422 PY445 PY SC321 IN43 Course name Introduction to Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Elective General Psychology Experimental Design and Analysis I Developme

Programs of Study 111 PROGRAMS OF STUDY IN SPORT MANAGEMENT Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Golf Management Concentration Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Sport Marketing Management Concentration MBABachelor of Science in Sport Management MBAHR Bachelor of Science in Sport Management Modern Sport Administration requires more than just knowledge of general athletics. Todays sport administrators face challenges such as marketing individual

Programs of Study 112 The program adds to the body of scholarly knowledge within the sport management discipline. Faculty members are committed to the development of a nationallyacknowledged resource center facilitating partnerships with a variety of sport organizations. Theprogramisdedicatedtothedevelopmentofthecorecompetenciesidentified by Thomas College communication, leadership and service, critical thinking, analytical reasoning and problem solving, community and interpersonal relations.

Programs of Study 113 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 121 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits ELECTIVES 9 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 37 Credits 6 of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation MS206 SC321 SM125 SM226 SM227 SM228 SM331 SM332 SM336 SM431 SM435 SM442 SM444 SM445 SMPE Course name Math for Business and Economics Anatomy and Physiology Introduction to Sport Management Sport Psycholog

Programs of Study 114 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT GOLF MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 121 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 46 Credits 6 of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation Course name Credits HT115 Management of Food and Beverage Options 3 MS206 Math for Business and Economics 3 SC321 Anatomy and Physiology 3 SM125 Introduction to Sport Management 3 SM131 Introduc

Programs of Study 115 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT SPORT MARKETING MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 121 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits CONCENTRATION ELECTIVES 9 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 37 Credits 6 of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation MS206 SC321 SM125 SM226 SM227 SM228 SM331 SM332 SM336 SM431 SM435 SM442 SM444 SM445 SMPE Course name Math for Business and Economics Anatomy and Phys

Programs of Study 116 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 121 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits ELECTIVES 9 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 37 Credits 6 of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation MS206 SC321 SM125 SM226 SM227 SM228 SM331 SM332 SM336 SM431 SM435 SM442 SM444 SM445 SMPE Course name Math for Business and Economics Anatomy and Physiology Introduction t

Programs of Study 117 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONHUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS 121 REQUIRED ARTS AND SCIENCES COURSES 45 Credits BUSINESS CORE COURSES 36 Credits ELECTIVES 9 Credits REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 37 Credits 6 of which also meet General Education Requirements Course designation MS206 SC321 SM125 SM226 SM227 SM228 SM331 SM332 SM336 SM431 SM435 SM442 SM444 SM445 SMPE Course name Math for Business and Economics Anatomy