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Academic Programs
In keeping with its commitment, Bennett
College offers a rigorous liberal arts education of
excellence for its students. Faculty members are
committed to the delivery of a liberal arts curriculum in an
environment of open inquiry. The educational program
encourages the development of the critical and analytical
thinking necessary for students to continue to educate
themselves in the years after college, thereby making their
education constantly relevant and life-long. Faculty,
staff and administrators consider it a fundamental principle
to provide for students a unique and flexible program of
instruction, supplemented by rich experiences in group
participation and community involvement. This program
is designed to meet the needs of an ever-changing global
technological society. The standard of education provided by
the College meets or surpasses the accreditation standards
of the state, regional, and national accrediting agencies
from which accreditation has been sought. Among these
accrediting agencies are the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools (SACS), the National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and the Council
of Social Work Education (CSWE).
The
Division of Academic Affairs, which is responsible for the
administration of the academic program, presently consists
of two academic administrative units: (1) the Office of the
Vice President and (2) the Office of the Associate Vice
President. There are two academic support units: (1) the
Center for
Teaching, Learning, and Technology, and (2) the
Holgate Library. There are three academic divisions:
(1) the Division of Humanities, (2) the Division of Natural
and Behavioral Sciences/Mathematics, and (3) the Division of
Social Sciences and Education. These divisions are further
subdivided into 11 departments.
Collectively and collaboratively these academic units and
departments facilitate the mission of the College through
its delivery of effective instruction and quality academic
support services. Faculty, staff and administrators
demonstrate and promote high academic standards and
expectations through leadership, scholarship, research and
public service.
Bennett
College offers the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science,
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Interdisciplinary Studies,
Bachelor of Fine Arts, and the Bachelor of Social Work
degrees in 16 degree-programs.
The
Division of Humanities houses the following
academic departments:
English & Foreign
Languages
Visual &
Performing
Arts
History, Philosophy
and Religion (Interdisciplinary
Program)
Majors offered by the
Division of Humanities
Arts Management
English—Teaching and Non-teaching
Tracks
Interdisciplinary Studies
Visual and Performing Arts—Theatre,
Music (Teaching and Non-teaching Tracks), and Visual
Arts
Minors offered by the Division of Humanities
English
History
Music
Philosophy
Religion
Spanish
The
Division of Social Sciences and
Education houses the following academic departments:
Business and
Economics
Curriculum and
Instruction
Journalism and Media
Studies
Political Science, Social Work and Sociology
Majors offered by the Division of
Social Sciences and Education
Business Administration
Elementary Education, K-6
Middle Grades Education, 6-9
Political Science
Special Education, K-12
Social Work
Journalism and Media Studies (Four
Tracks)
Minors offered by the Division
of Social Sciences and Education
Political Science
Economics
Journalism and Media Studies
(Broadcast/Electronic Media, Print Journalism, Public
Relations/Media Sales and Marketing, and Media Scholars)
Special Education
The Department of Natural and
Behavioral Sciences/Mathematics houses the following academic departments:
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics and Computer Science
Psychology
Majors offered by the Division of
Natural and Behavioral Sciences/Mathematics
Biology—Teaching and Non-teaching
Tracks
Chemistry
Computer Science
Mathematics—Teaching and Non-Teaching
Psychology
Minors offered by the
Division of Natural and Behavioral Sciences/Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics
Computer Science
Psychology
Dual Degree Major Programs
In addition to these programs, Bennett
College also offers the dual degree programs listed below:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
(Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical) in conjunction with
North Carolina A&T State University
Pharm.D. Degree in the Science/Pharmacy
program at Howard University
A joint JD degree in Law at St. John’s
University, School of Law
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In keeping with Bennett’s mission, the
academic program offered by the college is a liberal arts
curriculum designed to help students think critically and
analytically, solve problems and explore new pathways to
help change the world. The curriculum consists of the
General Education Program and the 16 academic Major
Programs.
The General Education Program is
designed to fulfill two primary goals: (1) to create and
sustain an academic community whose participants develop
intellectual skills and habits of mind and action that
characterize a liberal education; and (2) to immerse
students in learning which emphasizes useful intellectual
skills acquired across the curriculum; active, self-directed
and experiential learning as well as the development and
practice of informed values. These goals are achieved
through: (1) integrative and experiential approaches to
learning, including critical, connected and creative
thinking; (2) the understanding and appreciation of
interdisciplinary, multicultural, and international aspects
of knowledge; (3) building a knowledge base across the broad
range of disciplines; (4) acquiring the ability to
articulate thoughts and ideas; (5) the development of the
whole person in the context of African American heritage;
(6) the formulation of a value system and willingness to act
on it; and (7) self-directed, independent learning, and
fostering an inquiring mind. The General Education Program
consists of 50 credit hours of required courses and 40 hours
of volunteer community service. The hours for community
service may be fulfilled in an equitable fashion over the
four years of matriculation.
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Bennett College promotes success for
all its students; consequently, it provides academic support
for those students may be at-risk of completing their
college education. The major goal of these support
programs is to provide academic support services for
students that foster student retention. Despite the
successes of many of our students, the College is aware of,
and responsive to the needs of those students who need extra
academic support. The academic unit responsible for
assisting students with a variety of academic support
programs is the Center for Teaching, Learning, and
Technology (CTLT)
The mission of the Center for
Teaching, Learning, and Technology is to increase student
retention through strengths-based initiatives, excellence in
teaching, the infusion of innovative technology across the
curriculum, and to foster those philosophies that create
environments which honor the teaching and learning
processes. The evolution from learning centers to
strength-based centers has mandated that we as educators
begin thinking holistically about student success and how
faculty, staff, parents, and the institution can collaborate
to ensure success for diverse learners by identifying their
strengths. CTLT provides leadership to five academic
support programs: ASSURES, Excellence in Teaching and
Student Performance, Academic Counseling /Advising, Learning
Communities and Instructional Technology.
Distinguished Faculty-At-Large
Effective fall 2003, Bennett College
implemented its new Distinguished Faculty At-Large Program.
This Program seeks to bring to the campus distinguished
faculty members from other institutions of higher education.
Renowned faculty at Harvard, Cornell and Duke Universities
as well as Spelman College are a part of this program. This
program is intended to enrich the learning experiences of
students and motivate them to aspire to greater heights as
scholars.
Major Programs
Arts Management
(Music and Visual Arts Tracks)
Biology (Teaching and Non-teaching
Track) Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Elementary Education (K-6)
English (Teaching Grades 9-12, and
Non-teaching Tracks)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mass Communications (Four Tracks)
Mathematics (Teaching Grades 9-12, and
Non-teaching Tracks)
Middle Grades Education (Grades 6-9)
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work
Special Education (Grades K-12)
Visual and Performing Arts, B.F.A.
degree (Three Tracks: Theatre, Music-Teaching Grades
K-12 and Non-teaching Tracks, and Visual Arts)
Bennett College also offers the
following Dual Degree or Joint Degree Programs:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
(Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical) in conjunction with
North Carolina A&T State University
Pharm.D. Degree in the Science/Pharmacy
program at Howard University
A joint JD degree in Law at St. John’s
University, School of Law
Special Program in Nursing
The 2 x 2 Nursing Program is an
articulated agreement between Bennett College for Woman and
Howard University Division of Nursing that will allow
students to receive their Bachelor of Science degree in
Nursing. Students will enroll at Bennett College for their
first two years as a pre-nursing major. Upon successful
completion of all pre-requisite courses, students will enter
into the clinical phase of nursing at Howard University for
two years. At the completion of the 2 x 2 program, students
will receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from
Howard University. Admission into the second phase of the 2
x 2 program is contingent upon the student’s completion of
all pre-requisites with a minimum grade of “C” and a
cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or above.
Minor Programs
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics
English
History
Journalism and Media Studies
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Spanish
Special Education
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