| Standing Committee | : | VR of Academic Affairs |
| Effective Date | : | April 1, 2022 |
| Next Review | : | April 1, 2025 |
| Rector’s Decree | : | Download |
| Policy ID | : | 1.9.910 |
6.7 | Policy on Major and Minor
6.7.1 | Policy Background and Purposes
Degree requirements are the purview of the faculty. The awarding of degrees is based on the successful completion of requirements created by them in their governance roles at the University and Faculty level.
Achievement of the bachelor’s degree is based on completing a broad distribution of courses across representative fields in the arts and sciences as well as a focused study in at least one field. The purpose of the broad distribution, accomplished by fulfilling Sampoerna University’s general education core requirements, is designed to provide students with contemporary, relevant skills and with a wide-ranging perspective on a rapidly changing world. The focused study is achieved by completing a major in at least one academic program. Completing a major gives student an opportunity to acquire competence in a particular field of scholarship.
Collectively, these requirements are designed to promote breadth of knowledge, an understanding of the complexity of the world, and an appreciation for lifelong learning. Sampoerna University seeks to develop skills in critical thinking, effective communication, ethical reasoning, global learning, information literacy and quantitative literacy. The University has identified these competencies as critical for personal growth and imperative for academic and professional success after graduation. While these competencies are developed across the curriculum, they are the explicit focus of the general education core curriculum.
6.7.2 | Policy Definition
Major
A major involves the successful completion of substantial numbers of semester credit hours (SKS) in one academic discipline or field of study. The number of SKS required to complete a major vary by Study Program but should be no fewer than 36 SKS and no more than 54 SKS . In addition, students must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 in all courses in the major field.
Minor
Minors involve substantial work in a subject but offer less depth and integration of study than a major. The number of SKS required to complete a minor vary by program but should be no fewer than 12 SKS and no more than 18 SKS. In addition, students must have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 in all courses in the minor.
6.7.3 | General Education Curriculum
Procedures Related to the General Education Core Curriculum
- Matters related to objectives, goals, requirements, and general education are the responsibility of the University Curriculum Committee (i.e. Teaching and Learning Committee). Considerations of any changes should only follow after recommendations by the Committee.
- The University Curriculum Committee will review proposals of courses from the Faculties of the University which they view as appropriate for meeting the general education objectives.
- Courses approved by the University Curriculum Committee for including in the general education core curriculum of SU shall be forwarded to the Vice Rector of Academic and Student Affairs (VRASA) for review.
- The VRASA will review all courses submitted for inclusion in the general education core curriculum to insure it meets all accreditation standards, including assessment criteria, prior to including it in the University’s general education course inventory.
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