ACADEMIC POLICY AND PHILOSOPHY

　　Monroe College’s academic policies are designed to encourage excellence in education and allow the student to develop his or her academic potential to the fullest. Students are encouraged to make the necessary commitment to their studies so that they will be successful.

THE GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENT

　　The purpose of a college education is to expose students to new areas of intellectual experience which prepare them to make judgments within and beyond their field of specialization as well as provide the competencies required for success in our complex society.

　　Monroe College is committed to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to master written and verbal communication, understand mathematical concepts basic to their field of study, increase their awareness of the origins of their cultural and intellectual heritage, comprehend the fundamentals of business and computer technology, and avail themselves of the chance to delve into subject areas of interest by registering for electives.

　　The General Education Core Requirement ensures that all Monroe College graduates are prepared to enter the world of business with a comprehensive, well-rounded education necessary for success, irrespective of where their specific area of study may lead.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

　　To qualify for graduation, students must have satisfactorily completed all stated requirements of their degree objective, maintained a satisfactory academic and attendance record and have settled all financial obligations to Monroe. Furthermore, candidates for graduation must have achieved a 2.00 cumulative grade point average both in their major-area courses and overall.

DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM

　　Monroe College’s Distance Learning Program provides online learners with high quality education available 24 hours a day. Students have the opportunity to take individual courses or complete degree programs leading to either an associate degree in Business Administration or Criminal Justice or a bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Criminal Justice.

　　Information about online courses and programs is available at the college website, www.monroecollege.edu.

COLLEGE PROFICIENCY EXAMINATIONS

　　Students may request College Proficiency Examinations for courses for which they believe they have mastery of the content. Student initiated College Proficiency Examinations are generally not available for noncredit, remedial courses and credit-bearing courses so–desig-nated by an academic department. Students may apply for a College Proficiency Examination at any time during the semester unless they are currently enrolled in that course. In such an instance, the examination must be administered and graded before the end of the add/drop period.

　　Students who take the Monroe College Placement Examinations may not take Proficiency Examinations for courses at a lower level than the course placement based on that Placement Exam.

　　Application for Monroe College Proficiency Examinations must be made to the Department Chairperson or other appropriate college official.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

　　Cooperative Education bridges the gap between theory, what is taught in the classroom, and the world of work. This program provides meaningful work experiences at a variety of organizations and businesses.

Cooperative Education enables the student to:

• Explore career options and confirm career plans
• Apply classroom learning to real work situations
• Practice and strengthen interpersonal and technical skills

　　A student may take up to nine credits of Co-op.

THE HONORS PROGRAM

　　The Monroe Honors Program provides opportunities for our most academically accomplished students to engage in advanced academic work and to participate in an enhanced, shared intellectual experience with the col-lege’s most distinguished faculty.

Students may be admitted to the Honors Program as prospective students through the admissions process or as continuing students by application to the Honors Board.