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6. The Academic Appeals committee meets on registration day of each semester. You
must be present or your appeal will not be considered. Distance Learning students will
be contacted by phone on the appeals day.
L. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Darton State College grants the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of
Applied Science Degrees and selected Baccalaureate Degrees. Although some students
will satisfy degree requirements each semester, there are only two formal graduation
exercises each year, one following the Fall Semester and one following the Spring
Semester. General requirements for the degrees are as follows:
1.
Quantitative
– For the Baccalaureate of Science degree, the student must complete
a minimum of 120 hours of academic work, plus physical education requirements. The
student must present 31 semester hours of residence instruction at Darton State
College. The student must complete a minimum of 60 hours of academic work for an
Associate degree, plus physical education requirements. The student must present at
least 25% of the total hours in a program of study, with a minimum of 18 semester hours
of academic work for a transfer associate degree and a minimum of 31 semester hours
of academic work for a bachelor’s degree, as residence instruction at Darton State
College.
2.
Qualitative
- The student must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 (C) on
all work presented to meet graduation requirements of Darton State College. In addition,
students have to earn a “C” or better in English 1101 and English 1102.
3.
Curricular
- The student must satisfy the requirements of the core curriculum or
complete a specific program of study. All candidates are required to satisfy the provision of
the Georgia State Code 32-706 as amended by the General Assembly, which requires all
candidates for a degree to pass either a course in or an appropriate examination on the
history of the United States, the history of Georgia, the United States Constitution, and the
Constitution of Georgia. These requirements may be met by successfully completing
American Government, POLS 1101, or taking an exemption exam as explained below:
To take an exemption exam and receive credit, the student must:
1. Be currently enrolled at Darton State College.
2. Call (229-317-6560) and make an appointment, (three-day advance notice
required).
3. Score 70% or higher on the exam.
4. Pass on the first attempt.
3a.
For Government Taken Outside the University System of Georgia
In the library, use the appropriate book on reserve for POLS 1101,
specifically focus on the Georgia Government section. Also visit
and review the government sections and state
constitution.
3b.
For Divisional Challenge Tests (complete course exempt exam)
HIST 2111 Study any American History book through 1877. (200
questions, 3 hours allowed)
HIST 2112 Study any American History book after 1877 to the present.
(200 questions, 3 hours allowed)
POLS 1101 Study any U.S. Government text. Also study the
appropriate book on reserve in the library for POLS 1101, specifically
focus on the Georgia Government section. Also visit
and review the government sections and state constitution.
FOR OTHER SOCIAL SCIENCE SUBJECTS - Study an appropriate
