Academic Requirements

Withdrawing from Courses (After 5th Day of Class) To withdraw from a course after the 5th day of class, students must complete the withdrawal process. This process involves presenting the Registrar’s office a withdrawal form with all required signatures by the withdrawal dates listed on the Schedule of Classes. Forms are available in the Registrar’s office and advisor’s office. Ceasing to attend class does not constitute a withdrawal from the course; students who do not follow the withdrawal process will receive an “F” for the course.

Courses dropped or withdrawn during a fall or spring semester will be recorded on the transcript as follows:

First 5 days of class – no course or grade recorded 6th day of class through 11th week – “W” 12th week through 14th week – “WP” if passing; “WF” if not passing After the 14th week – no withdrawal from individual courses

Students who are administratively withdrawn from classes because of absences will receive a grade of “WF.” The attendance policy is outlined under Attendance and in the Student Handbook.

Withdrawing from All Courses

Students may withdraw from all courses until one week prior to finals. A “Permit to Withdraw” form is available in the Registrar’s office. The process will be complete when the student has obtained all signatures from applicable offices listed on the form and submitted to the Registrar’s office.

Students who complete this process will receive a “WP” for all courses. Students who depart from the college without officially withdrawing will receive a grade of “F” on all courses registered for that semester.

General Education Core

General education core courses are intended to be introductory or “gateway” courses into the majors and minors. They seek to develop fundamental skills and establish basic understanding within certain disciplines. They provide exposure to many subjects and ideas, enabling students to accumulate information and cultivate a broad knowledge base. These courses are taught from a Christian perspective and equip students for life. The CBC Core meets the standard set by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general education. It covers multiple disciplines and consists of 44 credit hours:

Discipline Courses Required Credit Hours

Bible Survey the Old Testament (3 Hours) Survey the New Testament (3 Hours) Life of Christ or Life of Paul (3 Hours)

Communication Composition I Composition II Oral Communications (3 Hours) (3 Hours) (3 Hours)

Science & Math Biology for General Education Or Molecular and Cellular Biology (4 Hours)

Astronomy, or Chemistry for General Education Or College Chemistry I, or College Physics I, or Physical Science for General Education, or Physiological Chemistry I (4 Hours)

College Algebra or Math for Liberal Arts (Dependent on degree choice) (3 Hours)

Fine Arts Art Appreciation, or Film Appreciation, or Music Appreciation, or Theatre Appreciation or Art & Music for Elementary Teachers (BSE in Elementary Education only) (3 Hours)

Humanities World Literature I or World Literature II (3 Hours)

Social Sciences American Nation I, or American Nation II, or American Government or Survey of United States History (BSE in Elementary Education only) (3 Hours)

World History I or World History II or Survey of World History & Cultures (BSE in Elementary Education only) (3 Hours) Social Sciences General Psychology, or Introductory Sociology, or Principles of Geography, or Principles of Macroeconomics or Principles of Microeconomics (3 Hours)

General Education Objectives

The general education curriculum at CBC is designed to meet the following objectives:

1. Artistic Expression – Students will demonstrate an understanding of the role and value of fine arts in society and culture. 2. Biblical Knowledge – Students will demonstrate knowledge of the

Scriptures. 3. Communication – Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively. 4. Critical Thinking – Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically, independently, and creatively so that they can make informed and logical judgments of the arguments of others, arrive at reasoned and meaningful arguments and positions, and formulate and apply ideas to new contexts. 5. Cultural Diversity – Students will demonstrate knowledge of cultural differences that exist in the world. 6. Information Literacy – Students will demonstrate the ability to locate, access, analyze, and utilize information that facilitates learning and critical inquiry and to adhere to the standards of academic honesty in their use of that information. 7. Quantitative Reasoning – Students will demonstrate the ability to apply quantitative reasoning and mathematical analysis methodologies to understand and solve problems. 8. Scientific Reasoning – Students will demonstrate the ability to comprehend and to apply the basic principles of science and methods of scientific inquiry.

The biblical studies core enhances the basic objectives and purposes of the college. It serves the purpose of acquainting the student with Christian principles and providing a deeper understanding of the Word. A minimum of nine hours of Bible are required for every degree program.

Majors and Minors

Central Baptist College offers majors and minors in a number of different fields:

Majors

Behavioral Science

Psychology and Counseling (B.A., B.S.) Psychology and Social Services (B.A., B.S.)

Bible

Bible (B.A., B.S.) Missions (B.S.)

Business

Business (A.A.) Accounting (B.B.A.) Business Administration (B.B.A.) International Business (B.B.A.) Management (B.B.A.) Marketing (B.B.A.)

Communication

Communication (B.A., B.S.)

Education

Elementary Education (B.S.E.) Health and Physical Education (B.S.E.) Middle Level Education (B.S.E.) Secondary Level – English/Language Arts (B.S.E.) Secondary Level – Social Studies (B.S.E.)

Fine Arts

Music (B.A.) Worship Arts (B.S.)

General Education

General Education (A.A.) General Studies (B.A., B.S.)