Requirements and Policies
Academic
Students may earn the following degrees and minors (see below).
Associate in Arts
Minor Degree Offerings available are:
Business and Economics
Communication Arts
English Language and Literature
Management and Organizational Behavior
Marketing
Psychology
Sociology
Visual Arts
Academic Integrity Statement
Academic and professional environments require honesty and integrity, and these qualities are expected of every student at Benedictine University at Springfield. In accordance with such expectations, academic integrity requires that you credit others for their ideas. Plagiarism, whether intentional or not, is a grievous offense. Any time you use words or ideas that are not your own, you must give credit to the author, whether or not you are quoting directly from that author. Failure to do so constitutes plagiarism.
Any incident of plagiarism and/or academic dishonesty may result in serious consequences. Penalties for academic dishonesty vary depending on the severity or extent of the problem but are always serious.
The following are consequences you may face for academic dishonesty:
- a failing grade or “zero” for the assignment;
- dismissal from and a failing grade for the course; or
- dismissal from the Institution.
Early Enrollment Program
In the Early Enrollment Program, junior and senior high school students may take regular College courses, prior to their graduation from high school, and receive a special college rate. Courses are available during the regular school year and the summer session. Credits earned will be posted on a Benedictine University at Springfield transcript and will apply toward a degree at Benedictine University at Springfield or may be transferred to another college. Students will be limited to one course per semester.
Summer Session
The College offers a broad range of courses to regular students during three different summer sessions.
Service Terms
Springfield College may offer service opportunities for credit during the summer term. Opportunities for service on Native American reservations, the inner cities, among the rural poor and in Third World countries may be available to students. Students must complete detailed applications and comply with special health requirements. Foreign travel will require a valid passport. The College accepts no responsibility for any illness or injury as a result of this or any educational endeavor.
