In order to receive transfer
credit for an undergraduate course, a grade
of “C” or above must have been
received. In order to receive transfer credit
for a graduate or post-graduate course,
a grade of “B” or above must
have been received.
In order for Columbus
to consider awarding transfer credit for
coursework completed at a college or university
outside of the United States, the student
must submit an evaluation of academic credentials
conducted by a recognized, expert service
in the field of
international academic credential evaluations.
Official transcripts must
be received prior to graduation. Failure
to meet this requirement will result in
the transferred credits not being applied
to Columbus course requirements.
If a prospective student
plans to transfer credit earned at Columbus
to another college or university, it is
the responsibility of the student to contact
the institution he/she wishes to attend
and inquire as to whether or not that institution
will accept the transferred credit.
In order to seek credentialization,
one must complete a Course Credentialization
Certificate and submit all supporting documents
to the University for review. One must credentialize
on a course-by-course basis.
Columbus uses guidelines
established by the Council for Adult and
Experiential Learning (CAEL) in order to
evaluate work/life experience for credentialization
credit. These published guidelines are available
from:
Examinations
Examinations may be ordered by mailing,
faxing, or emailing Course Examination Request
forms to the University.
Course
Papers
Course papers must demonstrate that the
student has achieved a comprehensive understanding
of the material covered and can effectively
apply that understanding.
Students are required
to use the assigned textbook, however, additional
references from other sources are required
as well. The Course Paper must include a
table of contents,
introduction, body, conclusion, footnotes,
and bibliography. Columbus recommends that
students consult manuals on writing term
papers such as the Turabian Guide, MLA Handbook,
or APA Handbook.
On the Bachelor’s
level, course papers 10-15 pages in length
with 5-10 resources are required. On the
Master’s level, course papers 15-20
pages in length with 10-15 resources are
required. On the Doctorate
level, course papers 20+ pages in length
with 10-15 resources are required. All pages
must be double-spaced and in 12-point font.
Bachelor’s
Final/Project
Once all Bachelor’s-level courses
have been completed, a Bachelor’s
Final/Project Proposal form should
be submitted to the University. While students
are permitted to select their subject matter,
the proposed topic must directly relate
to his/her major. Upon approval, composition
may commence. Students may complete a Bachelor’s
Final or a Bachelor’s Project.
Bachelor’s
Final
The Bachelor’s Final must demonstrate
that the student has achieved degree-specific
proficiency, is able to communicate concepts
and principles within his/her major, and
can utilize pertinent research data from
various sources. The submission must be
organized and information must be documented
properly and presented clearly, logically,
effectively, and correctly with respect
to grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Finals 15-20 pages in
length with 5-10 resources are required.
All pages must be double-spaced and in 12-point
font. A fee of $250 (for students residing
within the United States) must accompany
the Final.
Bachelor’s
Project
The Bachelor’s Project should be a
physical work. Typically, projects take
the form of policy and procedures manuals,
instructional guides, video presentations,
theatrical productions, and the like. A
written analysis must be submitted with
the Project describing the ways in which
the Project relates to the student’s
major.
Written analyses 10-15
pages in length with 5-10 resources are
required. All pages must be double-spaced
and in 12-point font. A fee of $250 (for
students residing within the United States)
must accompany the Project.
Master’s
Thesis/Project
Once all Master’s-level courses have
been completed, a Master’s Thesis
Proposal form should be submitted
to the University. While students are permitted
to select their subject matter, the proposed
topic must directly relate to his/her major.
Upon approval, composition may commence.
Students may complete a Master’s Thesis
or a Master’s Project.
Master’s
Thesis
Students are required to submit a final
draft of their Thesis to the University
for approval, prior to submitting it for
formal assessment. A Faculty Advisor will
review the draft and advise as to whether
the composition is deemed appropriate for
submission, or requires further development.
The Master’s Thesis
must demonstrate that the student has achieved
degree-specific proficiency, is able to
communicate concepts and principles within
his/her major, and can utilize pertinent
research data from various sources. The
submission must be organized and information
must be documented properly and presented
clearly, logically, effectively, and correctly
with respect to grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
The following guideline
can be used as an aid. Note that not all
of the below listed categories are necessary
and/or appropriate for all areas of study.
I. Topic Introduction.
II. Literature Review.
III. Methodology or Procedures.
IV. Findings (Analysis and Evaluation).
V. Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations.
Theses 75-100 pages in
length with 15-20 resources are required.
All pages must be double-spaced and in 12-point
font. A fee of $300 (for students residing
within the United States) must accompany
the Final.
Master’s
Project
The Master’s Project should be a physical
work. Typically, projects take the form
of policy and procedures manuals, instructional
guides, video presentations, theatrical
productions, and the like. A written analysis
must be submitted with the Project describing
the ways in which the Project relates to
the student’s major.
Written analyses 20-40
pages in length with 15-20 resources are
required. All pages must be double-spaced
and in 12-point font. A fee of $300 (for
students residing within the United States)
must accompany the Project.
Doctoral
Dissertation/Project
Once all Doctorate-level courses have been
completed, a Doctoral Dissertation Proposal
form should be submitted to the University.
While students are permitted to select their
subject matter, the proposed topic must
directly relate to his/her major. Upon approval,
composition may commence. Students may complete
a Doctoral Dissertation or a Doctoral Project.
Doctoral
Dissertation
Students are required to submit a final
draft of their Dissertation to the University
for approval, prior to binding it in hard
cover and submitting it for formal assessment.
A Faculty Advisor will review the draft
and advise as to whether the composition
is deemed appropriate for binding and submission,
or requires further development.
The Dissertation must
demonstrate that the student has achieved
degree-specific proficiency, is able to
communicate concepts and principles within
his/her major, and can utilize pertinent
research data from various sources. The
submission must be organized and information
must be documented properly and presented
clearly, logically, effectively, and correctly
with respect to grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
The following guideline
can be used as an aid. Note that not all
of the below listed categories are necessary
and/or appropriate for all areas of study.
I. Topic Introduction.
II. Literature Review.
III. Methodology or Procedures.
IV. Findings (Analysis and Evaluation).
V. Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations.
Dissertations 125+ pages
in length with 20+ resources are required.
All pages must be double-spaced and in 12-point
font. A fee of $350 (for students residing
within the United States) must accompany
the Final.
Doctoral
Project
The Doctoral Project should be a physical
work. Typically, projects take the form
of policy and procedures manuals, instructional
guides, video presentations, theatrical
productions, and the like. A written analysis
must be submitted with the Project describing
the ways in which the Project relates to
the student’s major.
Written analyses 40+ pages
in length with 20+ resources are required.
All pages must be double-spaced and in 12-point
font. A fee of $350 (for students residing
within the United States) must accompany
the Project.
Acceptable
Grades
Once the submitted examination, course paper,
Bachelor’s Final/Project, Master’s
Thesis/Project, or Doctoral Dissertation/Project
is graded, a Grade Report will be sent to
the student. If a failing or unsatisfactory
grade is received, the submission must be
redone to meet minimum degree requirements
(on the Bachelor’s level, coursework
receiving an “F” must be redone,
and on the Master’s and Doctorate
levels, coursework receiving a “D”
and below must be redone). Submissions may
also be redone in an effort to raise one’s
grade if he/she so desires.
