Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
American Studies | |
The American Studies concentration will give students a broad understanding of the history, culture, and people of America. American Studies encourages students to explore the relationships among ideas, institutions, values, and aesthetic forms as they have evolved in the United States. Students must... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Anthropology | |
Anthropology is the study of people within their cultural context. This concentration follows traditional college curricula from foundation courses through advanced study with credits earned at the appropriate levels. It takes a global view of human cultures from pre-historical time to the present, integrating... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Applied Arts - Creative Writing | |
1. Creative Writing......................................................15 credits, including 9 upper level
Three (3) of the upper level credits must be in composition.
Courses in journalism and play-writing may account for no more than 6 of these credits;
2. Literature..................................................................15... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Applied Arts - Theatre Arts | |
1. Theatre History, Acting Theory and Dramatic Literature.............. 18 credits, including 6 upper level
2. Theatre Performance and/or Production..............9 credits upper level
3. Theatre Arts..............................................................9 credits
The GRE Subject Test... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Applied Arts – Music | |
A college degree with a concentration in Applied Music entails more than performance ability and experience. It also attests to a student's understanding of the music performed, both technically and contextually; the ability to engage in informed discourse about musical content, style, and meaning;... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Applied Behavioral Science - Political Science | |
Political Science is the study of government and public policy and of the political behavior of individuals, groups, and institutions. It provides an understanding of issues such as international diplomacy, environmental, economic, and health care policy, and election campaigns. |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Applied Behavioral Science - Psychology | |
Psychology is the science of behavior. It covers the behavior of humans, normal and abnormal, and across the life span. The field is concerned both with the development of principles of behavior and with their application to individuals, society, and the institutions of government, business, and mental... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Applied Behavioral Science - Sociology | |
Sociology is the study of group life: its characteristics, values, changes, causes and consequences. It employs scientific and humanistic perspectives in the study of urban and rural life, family patterns and relationships, social change, inter-group relationships, social class, environment, technology... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Art History | |
The Art History concentration will provide students with an understanding of the visual arts within the context of history, culture, and society. Therefore, in addition to art history courses, students are expected to take relevant courses in areas such as anthropology, history, literature, music, philosophy,... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Biology | |
Biology is the study of life forms. A concentration designated as Biology is based on theoretical concepts rather than application of theory as in health sciences. |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Business Administration | |
Students completing a concentration in Business Administration will have an understanding of the global business environment and the construct of an organization and how each interacts with government policies. They will also understand allocation of resources and the application of information technology.... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Chemistry | |
Chemistry is an interdisciplinary subject based on physics and mathematics. Course work at the advanced and upper division levels in chemistry is divided into five sub-areas of the field: Organic, Inorganic, Physical, Analytical, and Biochemistry. Students wishing to pursue graduate work in chemistry... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Child and Youth Development | |
The Child and Youth Development concentration is designed for after school and youth work professionals. It was developed by a group of local, state and national experts including representatives from the Connecticut After School Network, Connecticut Charts-a-Course, the Youth Development and Training... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Child Study | |
There are four Child Study concentration options. The first two options (A and B) are for students not interested in teacher certification.
Option A is for students who do not have an associate degree in early childhood education.
Option B is for students who have earned an associate degree in early... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Communication | |
Communication is the study of human symbolic behavior and combines the study of theory, methods and application. In addition to helping students learn to impart information and ideas more effectively, communication courses teach students how to analyze a wide range of communicative situations that people... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Computer Science Studies | |
The goal of the Computer Science Studies (CSS) concentration is to produce graduates whose strong, balanced and general preparation in computer science prepares them for positions in the workplace or for graduate study. Graduates of the CSS concentration will have the analytical, experimental and professional... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice | |
The concentration in Criminal Justice offers an interdisciplinary foundation within the liberal arts and sciences. Beyond the core of criminal justice academic work, students choose a focus to prepare for a variety of professional roles, including corrections, offender rehabilitation, substance abuse... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Economics | |
A concentration in Economics may be established through completion of 36 credits following a standard four-year curriculum of basic and advanced study in macro- and microeconomics analysis and in applied fields of economics such as monetary economics, international economics, public finance, economic... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Engineering Studies | |
Building on fundamental science and mathematics courses, the Engineering Studies concentration emphasizes a broad education in engineering while permitting a focus in an area of engineering, including but not limited to civil, electrical, chemical, mechanical, and manufacturing.
Students are required... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Fire Service Administration | |
The Fire Service Administration concentration is designed to provide students with a foundation in the principles and practices required to meet the diverse demands of an emergency and administrative management career in a fire service organization. Successful completion of this 45-credit concentration... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Foreign Languages | |
The concentration in Foreign Languages entails multiple aptitudes that prepare the student for citizenship in an increasingly global environment, one that gives students a deeper grasp of a world that includes profound population movements, cross-cultural influences, economic disparities, ethnic and... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Geography | |
Geography is the science of location. As such, it is concerned with the identification, classification, and locational analysis of peoples and places in the world‘s major physical and cultural regions. Specifically, geographers try to understand how people use the land they live on and what makes the... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Geology | |
This concentration follows traditional college curricula from foundation courses through advanced study with credits earned at the appropriate levels. Courses should include physical geology, historical geology, petrology or stratigraphy. |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Health Care Administration | |
The Health Care Administration concentration is designed to provide professionals working in the health care industry with the knowledge required to create, implement and efficiently administer programs and services delivered by health care organizations. |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Health Studies | |
The focus of the Health Studies concentration is to prepare health care practitioners to function in a dynamic health care environment and to expand on current knowledge and skills. It is designed to provide students with the ability to organize information for communicating clearly with consumers, the... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
History | |
The study of History incorporates the essential elements of liberal learning, namely, acquisition of knowledge and understanding, cultivation of perspective, and development of communication and critical-thinking skills. It reflects concern for human values and appreciation of contexts and traditions.
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Individualized Studies | |
This concentration option allows students to combine professional studies with the liberal arts and sciences into a cohesive course of study. The Individualized Studies concentration is not meant to serve merely as a convenient repository for a collection of assorted credits. It provides the opportunity... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Information Systems Studies | |
The goal of the Information Systems Studies concentration is to prepare individuals for positions that use information technology to develop computer-based systems that support organizations. These positions involve the use of information technology to acquire, organize and communicate data; coordinate... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Interior Design Management | |
The concentration in interior design management is designed for students who have associates degrees in interior design (or the equivalent) and who want to develop their own small business or move into a supervisory or management position. |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Judaic Studies | |
The Judaic Studies concentration will include such areas as the Bible, Talmud, Law, Ethics, Religious Thought, Philosophy, Literature, Hebrew, and History. Students will be exposed to a variety of texts both ancient/classical and contemporary. Students will have the opportunity to study these subjects... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Literature | |
The Literature concentration is designed to provide the students with a broad background in English and American literature, some exposure to non-Western literature, and training in the critical skills of reading, interpretation and analysis.
A concentration designated as Literature may be established... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Mathematics | |
The Mathematics concentration is designed to increase the mathematical understanding of students by acquainting them with a broad range of math courses that emphasize concepts, procedures, and problem solving, including algebra and analysis.
Students planning to go on to graduate school in mathematics... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Music History | |
Essential competencies for a concentration in Music History are similar to those in Applied Music but with less emphasis on music-making (performance, conducting, composition, etc.) and more on the study of music through intellectual modes of inquiry. A minimum level of competency in musicianship is... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Music Theory | |
Essential competencies for concentrations in Music Theory or Music History are much the same as those for Applied Music, but with less emphasis on music-making (performance, conducting, composition, etc.) and more on the study of music through intellectual modes of inquiry. In either of these concentrations,... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Optical Business Management | |
The Optical Business Management concentration is geared for practicing opticians who have received on-the-job training or who have completed an associate degree in opticianry. Credit for completion of the following professional exams/courses will be granted toward fulfillment of aspects of the optical... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Organizational Leadership | |
The concentration in Organizational Leadership is designed for adults who are seeking leadership and supervisory roles or who are already in those roles and want to enhance their leadership skills. It will develop the skills necessary for serving in leadership roles in business, government, and non-profit... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Organizational Management | |
The Organizational Management concentration is intended for individuals who work in an administrative or supervisory capacity and who would therefore benefit from gaining an international perspective and skills in business-related areas, including accounting, personnel management, marketing, business... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Paralegal Studies | |
The Paralegal Studies concentration was developed with the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) and with input of practitioners, lawyers, and educators. The program is approved by the CBA for continuing legal education (CLE) credit. The concentration will prepare graduates to either enter the paralegal... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Philosophy | |
Philosophy is the study of the most fundamental issues concerning reality, knowledge, and value, and of the basic concepts, principles, and arguments of the major intellectual disciplines. Its fields include metaphysics, epistemology, logic, ethics, history of philosophy, political philosophy, aesthetics,... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Physics | |
The Physics concentration is designed to help students understand the concepts of classical and modern physics while also developing their ability to solve quantitative problems in these areas. It provides opportunity for students to acquire the skills necessary to perform experimental work. The program... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Political Science | |
Political Science is the study of government and public policy and of the political behavior of individuals, groups, and institutions. Political Science can help us to understand issues such as international diplomacy, environmental, economic, and health care policy, and election campaigns. |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
Psychology is the science of behavior. It covers the behavior of humans, normal and abnormal, and across the life span. The field is concerned with the development of principles of behavior and the application of those principles to individuals, society, and the institutions of government, business,... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Public Safety Administration | |
The Public Safety Administration program is designed for the public safety professional. It equips the public safety professional with the skills necessary to work with people, manage change in an organization, create innovation in organizations and utilize communication skills to solve social and organizational... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Religious Studies | |
The study of religion examines religion in cultures and societies. Knowledge of world religions provides a fuller understanding of humankind in its historical and cultural contexts. |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
Sociology is the study of group life: its characteristics, values, changes, causes and consequences. It employs scientific and humanistic perspectives in the study of urban and rural life, family patterns and relationships, social change, inter-group relationships, social class, environment, technology... |
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Studio Arts | |
1. History, theory and/or literature of art.....................9 credits, including 3 upper level
2. Studio credits...........................................................24 credits including 9 upper level
3. An appropriate related art area.............................3 credits upper level
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Charter Oak State College
Bachelor degree
Technology Studies | |
The Technology Studies concentration is designed for students interested in technical or technological fields. This concentration differs from the Engineering Studies concentration in that it has an applications focus and does not require the same levels of mathematics and science. The concentration... |
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Charter Oak State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Security | |
Certificate programs are designed for adults who are interested in learning a specific set of skills and gaining knowledge in a certain area, but may not want to earn a degree. Credits earned apply toward a Charter Oak associate or baccalaureate degree.
The certificate in Computer Security is designed... |
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Charter Oak State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Health Insurance Customer Service | |
The Certificate in Health Insurance Customer Services is designed for students who are interested in career development within the Health Insurance industry. It is also appropriate for individuals seeking to transition into the Health Insurance industry. All of the courses are available in an online... |
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Charter Oak State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Infant-Toddler Care | |
The Certificate in Infant/Toddler Care (CITC) is a voluntary professional development certificate created through collaboration among Charter Oak State College and Connecticut Charts-A-Course along with local and statewide experts in the field. The certificate is based on core competencies consistent... |
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Charter Oak State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Project Management | |
Certificate programs are designed for adults who are interested in learning a specific set of skills and gaining knowledge in a certain area, but may not want to earn a degree. Credits earned apply toward a Charter Oak associate or baccalaureate degree.
The certificate in Project Management enables... |
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Charter Oak State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Public Safety Administration
Level I | |
The certificates in Public Safety Administration - Level I . The goal of the certificate is to provide experienced public safety professionals with the academic and practical skills necessary for excellence in management and administration.
The Level I certificate courses, combined, make up the concentration... |
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Charter Oak State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Public Safety Administration
Level II | |
The certificates in Public Safety Administration - Level I . The goal of the certificate is to provide experienced public safety professionals with the academic and practical skills necessary for excellence in management and administration.
The Level I certificate courses, combined, make up the concentration... |
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Charter Oak State College
Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate
Early Childhood Education | |
Charter Oak State College, in cooperation with Eastern Connecticut State University, Mitchell College, Fairfield University, Southern Connecticut State University, St. Joseph College, University of Connecticut, and University of Hartford, will be offering an alternate route to the Connecticut Birth... |
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