Darton State College 2016-2017 Catalog

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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)
3. Score 70% or higher on the exam.
4. Pass on the first attempt.
For Divisional Challenge Tests (complete course exempt exam)
HIST 2111 Study any American History book through 1877. (200 questions,
3 hours allowed)
HIST 2112Study 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 SUBJECTS - Study an appropriate textbook (i.e. from the
college bookstore, local bookstore, and library) on the subject.
5. Special - Additional graduation requirements may be imposed on students in career
programs.
6. Competency in Fitness/Wellness - A competency in fitness/wellness will be required of
all graduates of Darton State College with the exception of those excluded by program
requirements, special contracts and certificate programs.
M. GRADUATION CEREMONY
The College awards diplomas for degree recipients and certificates for successful completion of
certain programs. Graduates must participate in the formal graduation exercise or must petition the
Registrar for permission to graduate in absentia.
N. SPECIALIZED GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Business Computer System Recipients. In addition to College graduation requirements,
Business Computer System students must have a minimum grade of C in CISM 2201 and in
each COPR course.
2. Dental Hygiene Recipients. In addition to College graduation requirements, Dental Hygiene
students must have a minimum grade of C in each Dental Hygiene course.
3. Diagnostic Medical Sonography Recipients. In addition to College graduation requirements,
Diagnostic Medical Sonography students must have a minimum grade of C in each Health
Information Technology course.
4. Health Information Technology Recipients. In addition to College graduation requirements,
Health Information Technology students must have a minimum grade of C in each Health
Information Technology course.
5. Medical Laboratory Technology Recipients. In addition to College graduation requirements,
Medical Laboratory Technology students must have a minimum grade of C in each MLT
course.
6. Nursing Recipients. In addition to College graduation requirements, nursing students must
have a minimum grade of C in each Nursing course and in all prerequisite courses.
7. Occupational Therapy Assistant Recipients. In addition to College graduation requirements,