Completing Your Degree
A Degree as Unique as You Are!
Charter Oak State College's degree completion programs enable adults, who already
possess college credits or work experience, to complete the Associate or Bachelor's
(Baccalaureate) degree that meets their needs.
Charter Oak allows you to maximize the credits you have earned! If needed you may
also earn additional credits in a variety of ways including:
For a step-by-step overview of how to earn your degree, visit Degree Completion Steps.
Charter Oak Degrees
You may complete one of four General Studies Degrees:
- Associate in Arts
- Associate in Science
- Bachelor of Arts (Baccalaureate of Arts)
- Bachelor of Science (Baccalaureate of Science)
Charter Oak Degrees at a Glance
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Degree
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Requirements
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Associate in Arts
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60 credits, including 45 liberal arts* |
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Associate in Science
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60 credits, including 30 liberal arts* |
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Bachelor of Arts
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120 credits, including 90 liberal arts*
A Concentration consisting of 36 credits
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Bachelor of Science
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120 credits, including 60 liberal arts*
A Concentration consisting of 36 credits
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*All degrees require the satisfaction of general education requirements.
Students enrolled in a bachelor's or associate degree program at Charter Oak are required
to successfully complete a 3-credit cornerstone course. Students must take this three-credit foundational course during their first term
as an enrolled student. Students enrolled in a bachelor's degree program are also
required to successfully complete a capstone course in their concentration from Charter
Oak State College to graduate.
Associate Degree Overview
You may earn an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree. Both degrees are
in General Studies and require 60 semester credits including the completion of general
education requirements. The Associate in Arts degree requires 45 liberal arts credits,
while the Associate in Science degree requires 30. There is usually plenty of room
for open electives.
Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) Degree Overview
You may earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Both baccalaureate
degrees are in General Studies and require 120 semester credits. In addition to satisfying
general education requirements, the Bachelor of Arts degree requires 90 liberal arts
credits, while the Bachelor of Science degree requires 60. Bachelor's degree-seeking
students must also complete a Concentration in a specific discipline or combination
of disciplines.
Concentration Basics
A concentration consists of a minimum of 36 credits in one or more fields of study.
Concentrations can be in specific subject-areas like Business Administration, Child
Studies, Psychology or Health Care Administration; or they may be multidisciplinary
if you have a background or interest in related subject areas. The multidisciplinary
concentrations, called Individualized Studies and Liberal Studies, are popular with
students who have very specific or unique career interests because they can be customized
based on those interests.
A concentration is similar to a major, but it offers far more flexibility by allowing
you to work with the credits you have already earned to map-out a degree program that
meets your career and personal goals. Our academic counselors and faculty will provide
guidance in helping you choose credits to fulfill your concentration plan of study
(CPS), but ultimately, you will need to explain the focus of your concentration and
the manner in which credits you have selected fit into your concentration. In thinking
about which concentration will work best for you, consider; your career goals, personal
interests, when you want to complete your degree, and which credits you have already
completed.
Not sure which concentration to choose? See the Concentrations / Fields of Study page for more information.
