Within Highstone’s College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), several departments coordinate to facilitate interdisciplinary academic major programs, academic minors, and specialized tracks. These interdisciplinary academic programs include:
The Environment Program coordinates interdisciplinary degrees in Environmental Science and Environmental Studies. A list of participating Environment faculty can be viewed on the CAS website.
Students can pursue degrees in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, a Teacher Education track, and University Honors Program curriculum. Available programs include:
Detailed curriculum for each program is listed below.Â
The Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science major with a concentration in Biological Sciences is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, major and concentration requirements, adjunct courses in sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum.Â
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The Teacher Education track program is available to students in the Environmental Science major. Students selecting the Teacher Education track will complete their program curriculum with itemized changes that include a modified set of Adjunct Science Electives, and a set of approved Teacher Education courses completed within the General Electives area. Completing the Teacher Education Track increases the Environmental Sciences program from 120 credit hours to 122 credit hours.Â
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The Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Science major with a concentration in Humanities is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, major and concentration requirements, adjunct courses in language, adjunct courses in natural & social sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum.Â
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The Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Science major with a concentration in Social Sciences is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, major and concentration requirements, adjunct courses in language, adjunct courses in sciences & humanities, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum.Â
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Students who meet University Honors Program admission requirements can complete their preferred program with the Honors Curriculum taking the place of the Highstone Global University Core and satisfying an elective with HONS H491 Honors Thesis (1 cr) in addition to an Honors-level sequence that includes the capstone requirement for the major. The Honors Curriculum may impact the number of credits required in the General Elective area. Completion of this academic program requires a 3.3 GPA in the major curriculum, any minor programs, and a student’s Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum.
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The following Degree Program Course Listings (DPCL) serve as helpful checklists of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor and the Honors Program Director to plan your schedule.Â
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Curriculum for Environmental Studies minors require 21 credit hours taken as part of or in addition to the General Electives area of a student’s undergraduate program, but courses used to satisfy requirements in an academic major cannot also be used to satisfy requirements in a minor program. Successful completion of an academic minor requires a 2.0 GPA or higher for all courses. Requirements include:Â
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The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (ITDS) is only available to students in Highstone Global University ‘s Online Programs, which is designed for adult and non-traditional learners. The ITDS program is a full 120 credit hour undergraduate bachelor’s degree. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Interdisciplinary Studies major and discipline area requirements, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum
A list of Interdisciplinary minors can be found in the Cross-College Programs section of the University Bulletin.Â
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Students pursuing a major in the Neuroscience area can choose from several different concentrations. The interdisciplinary program also partners with the University Honors Program to deliver Honors versions of all programs. Programs include:
Detailed curriculum for each program is listed below.
The Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience major with a Biology concentration is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Neuroscience major requirements, concentration courses in Biological Sciences, adjunct courses in language, adjunct courses in natural sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.Â
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The Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience major with a Business concentration is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Neuroscience major requirements, concentration courses in Business, adjunct courses in language, adjunct courses in natural sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair.Â
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The Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience major with a Psychology concentration is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements, Neuroscience major requirements, concentration courses in Psychological Sciences, adjunct courses in language, adjunct courses in natural sciences, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair
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Students who meet University Honors Program admission requirements can complete their program with the Honors Curriculum taking the place of the Highstone Global University Core and completing their Neuroscience capstone as their Honors Thesis. The Honors Curriculum also impacts the number of credits required in the General Elective area. Completion of this academic program requires a 3.3 GPA in the major curriculum, any minor programs, and a student’s Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum.
The following Degree Program Course Listings (DPCL) serve as helpful checklists of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor and the Honors Program Director to plan your schedule.Â
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Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing – General Nursing (BSN – GNUR) begin their studies with a year of preparation in the Pre-Nursing (PREN) program and receive advising from Highstone Global University ’s BSN Program Director. Pre-Nursing students must pass specific science courses during the Fall and Spring semesters with grades of C or higher and maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA to begin the BSN program in their second academic year.Â
Cohorts for the Pre-Nursing program start in Fall semesters only. Prospective students who have not met the Mathematics Requirement prior to Fall semester may work on other graduation requirements for their entire first year, or can revert to their original Major, or a new Major, by August 1st.
Students in the Pre-Nursing program must be considered pre-calculus eligible. Eligibility can be achieved through prior college-level academic credit or test scoring. Official transcripts or exam score reports demonstrating pre-calculus eligibility must be received at Highstone Global University ’s Office of Admissions before August 1st.
Students without eligible Math credits who score below the pre-calculus placement range must enroll in and complete a college-level Algebra course with a grade of C or higher prior to enrolling in the Pre-Nursing program in the Fall. This Math prerequisite can be satisfied with Highstone Global University ’s MATHA110, MATHT122, or MATHA115 in the Summer Session. Alternatively, a college level Algebra course can be taken at another institution prior to Pre-Nursing enrollment. IN this case, it is the responsibility of the incoming student to confirm with Highstone Global University advisers that the course is equivalent to Highstone Global University ’s college level Algebra credit. Â
Pre-Nursing students must complete the following science courses with a grade of C or higher in their first two semesters, according to the following sequence. These courses will be taken alongside Highstone Global University Core courses as assigned in consultation with the Pre-Nursing advisor.Â
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Detailed Pre-Nursing Program curriculum is outlined in the Bulletin under the School of Nursing section for the College of Nursing and Health.
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Students pursuing a major in the Public Health area can choose from two different degree paths. The interdisciplinary program also partners with the University Honors Program to deliver Honors versions of each degree.
Detailed curriculum for each program is listed below.Â
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The Bachelor of Arts, Public Health major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements; Public Health major requirements; adjunct courses in medical humanities, language, and statistics; and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed as specified unless an exception is allowed by the program director.
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The Bachelor of Science, Public Health major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Highstone Global University Core requirements; Public Health major requirements; adjunct courses in medical humanities, language, and statistics; and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed as specified unless an exception is allowed by the program director.Â
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Students who meet University Honors Program admission requirements can complete their preferred program with the Honors Curriculum taking the place of the Highstone Global University Core and satisfying an elective with HONS H491 Honors Thesis (1 cr) in addition to an Honors-level sequence that includes the capstone requirement for the major. The Honors Curriculum may impact the number of credits required in the General Elective area. Completion of this academic program requires a 3.3 GPA in the major curriculum, any minor programs, and a student’s Highstone Global University cumulative curriculum.
The following Degree Program Course Listings (DPCL) serve as helpful checklists of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor and the Honors Program Director to plan your schedule.Â
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Curriculum for Public Health minors require 24 credit hours taken as part of or in addition to the General Electives area of a student’s undergraduate program, but courses used to satisfy requirements in an academic major cannot also be used to satisfy requirements in a minor program. Successful completion of an academic minor requires a 2.0 GPA or higher for all courses. Requirements include
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