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 Mission
As a distinctive, comprehensive university of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, centered in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and based in the liberal arts, Concordia University equips men and women to serve and lead with integrity, creativity, competence, and compassion in a diverse, interconnected, and increasingly urbanized church and world.
Vision
Concordia University is the university of choice for those seeking a Christian institution in the Midwest which provides a broad, liberal arts based undergraduate education, as well as graduate and professional programs in areas of demonstrated competence, which serve a particular need of society and advance the mission of the Church.
Core Values
As a Christian University of The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod, we, at Concordia University, value:
Academic Information Credits
The University operates on the semester system. August through May is divided into two semesters of approximately 16 weeks each. The summer term makes it possible for a student to earn up to an additional 16 semester hours of credit. The unit of credit is the semester hour. Normally, one equivalent semester hour of credit is awarded on the basis of one 50-minute class session per week. The outside preparation required is approximately twice the time spent in class. Double/triple laboratory periods requiring less preparation are equivalent to a single lecture period.
The normal student load is 15-18 hours per semester. A student who drops below 12 hours in a 16-week semester is considered a part-time student. A student must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours in a 16-week semester to be eligible to live in a residence hall.
Senior college students are permitted to take physical education service courses beyond the required 3 hours (one additional hour per semester). Up to 4 hours of physical education service courses in addition to the required hours may be counted towards graduation requirements as free electives or in the secondary program physical education major and minor.
Students with a high academic average (normally a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or better) may secure permission from the Registrar to carry more than 18 hours.
Concordia University Honors Program
The Honors Program offers academically successful students the opportunity to broaden and enrich their undergraduate education at Concordia. Students with superior high school achievements are invited to apply to the Program, as are students whose success at Concordia identifies them as candidates for enhanced educational experiences. For specific information on the application process, contact the Director of the Honors Program.
This 12-hour program includes an initial honors experience, CHP-2960 Introduction to Honors: Critical Thinking (3 hours), and 9 subsequent hours chosen from several options – seminars in the disciplines (CHP-3960), courses taken in study abroad programs, and independent senior honors projects (CHP-4960). Additionally, honors students contribute 30 service hours to church, community, or University. The Honors Program is designed to enhance a students overall Concordia career. Students successfully completing the program are recognized at commencement as Concordia Scholars.
Classification of Academic Level
Freshman—less than 30 semester hours
Sophomore—30 but less than 60 semester hours
Junior—60 but less than 90 semester hours
Senior—90 or more semester hours
The credits used to determine academic level include those earned at the University and any transfer credits. Second degree-seeking students will be classified on the basis of transfer credit and/or previous Concordia credit.
Attendance Policy
As a university student, each individual must develop a sense of personal responsibility. Part of this responsibility is demonstrated through attendance in class. The dynamics of a classroom are enhanced by regular class attendance, and a student may be deprived of an integral portion of the course by missing class. Instructors may specify such attendance policies as they deem appropriate to support the objectives of a course and assist the student in developing this self-discipline. Attendance policies will be written in the course syllabus provided to the student at the beginning of a course.
Placement Examinations
Placement examinations are normally scheduled during Orientation Week and during the first week of the semester for all new students. Placement tests in music theory and instrumental proficiency can be taken by contacting the appropriate department.
All physics, mathematics and computer science courses have a computational skills prerequisite. It will be assumed that students possessing an ACT score in mathematics of at least 19 or with acceptable college transfer credit in mathematics have obtained these skills. All other students must successfully complete MAT-1000 or pass the departmental exemption test administered during Orientation Week before they will be permitted to enroll in a physics, mathematics or computer science course.
Course Credit by Examination option
Degree-seeking students may accelerate or enrich their program by earning course credit by examination and expanding their electives. A maximum of 12 semester hours of credit may be earned by examination. Departments will designate courses for which credit may be earned by examination. After successful completion of an examination (a grade of C or better) the student may choose to receive credit (P) or credit with a grade (A, B, or C). A credit of P will count toward the 18-hour maximum Pass/DF credit allowed in a student’s program.
Students should consult the individual departments for the most recent list of courses for which credit by examination is offered. Examinations will be arranged and administered through the department chairperson. Application forms for course credit examinations are available in the Registrar's office. Courses and contact persons are listed for each option. Consult department chairs for additional courses available for credit by examination
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Concordia University, 7400 Augusta St, River Forest, IL 60305-1499,708-771-8300 For details information: Concordia University-Chicago |
