Schools

The academic structure of Mount Olive College is housed in three schools:

The following format will be used to designate course offerings:

F (Fall)
S (Spring)
OL (Online)
Modular
C (Computer Competency)
Even (Even numbered years)
Odd (Odd numbered years)

Tillman School of Business

Department of Computer Information Systems and Accounting

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
B.S. in Business Administration: Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems or Information Systems Management
B.S. in Computer Information Systems
B.S. in Management of Information Systems (MoIS)
Bachelor of Applied Science Cognate in Accounting or Computer Information Systems
B.A.S. with a Cognate in Accounting
B.A.S. with a Cognate in Computer Information Systems
Associate in Science
A.S. in Accounting

Department of Management and Human Resources

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Science Degree in Agribusiness
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
B.S. in Business Administration:  Business Management
B.S. in Business Administration: Human Resource Management
B.S. in Business Administration:  Management and Organizational Development (MOD)
Bachelor of Applied Science with a Cognate in Business Management or Human Resource Management
B.A.S. with a Cognate in Business Management
B.A.S. with a Cognate in Human Resource Management
A.S. in Business Administration

Minor in Business Management

To minor in Business Management, a student must complete 27 semester hours of the following business courses with a minimum grade of C:  ACC 211, 212; BUS 310, 331, 350; ECO 211, 212, 320; HRM 321.

Online Concentration In Leadership and Innovation

The School of Business offers an online concentration of 18 semester hours (6 courses) in leadership and innovation.  Courses are 5 weeks in length are offered three times each year—fall, spring, and summer terms.  Courses include LDR 300, 340, 360, 400, 440, 460.

 

School of Arts & Sciences

Department of Art & Visual Communication

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Art
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication

Minor

The Department offers minors in art and visual communication.

B.A. or B.S. Degree in Art
B.A. or B.S. Degree in Visual Communication

Minor in Art

To minor in art, a student must complete 30 sh with no grade below C in the minor:  Required minor courses are ART 111, 112, 140, 260, 261, 460, and 12 sh of art courses as determined by the department chair. Students interested in minoring in art must confer with the department chair to declare a minor.

Minor in Visual Communication

To minor in visual communication, a student must complete 36 sh as follows, with no grade below C in the minor.  ART 111, 112, 120, 140, 210, 220, 260, 261 320, 420, 440, 460.  Students interested in minoring in visual communication must confer with the department chair to declare a minor.

Department of History & Social Studies

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in History
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in General Studies
Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education
Bachelor of Applied Science:  Cognate in History

Minors

The department offers minor in history and social studies.

B.A.S. Degree:  Cognate in History

Minor in History

To minor in History, the student must take 18 sh of 300/400-level history courses, with no grade below C in the minor.

Minor in Social Studies

To minor in social studies (history and political science) the student must take 18 sh of 300/400-level courses in history and political science with no grade below C in the minor.  Courses must be approved by the department chair.

Department of Language and Literature

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts in English and Bachelor of Arts in English Communication
Bachelor of Arts in English with a Concentration in Professional Writing

Minors

The department offers minors in English, Spanish, and foreign language. 

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in English Education
B.A. Degree in English Communication
Minor in Spanish

27 sh of Spanish with no grade below C in the minor.  Included in the 24 hours must be the following courses:

Area A (100/200-level courses) 9-12 sh
Area B (300-level courses) 9-12 sh
Area C (400-level courses) 3 sh 

Minor in Foreign Language

27 sh in at least two foreign languages, at least 3 sh of which must be beyond intermediate (212) level.

Department of Music

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Performance; Conducting; and Pedagogy (Education)
B.A. or B.S. Degree in Performance: Voice Concentration
B.A. or B.S. Degree in Performance: Piano Concentration
B.A. or B.S. Degree in Performance: Instrumental Concentration
B.A. or B.S. Degree in Conducting
B.A. or B.S. Degree in Pedagogy

Minor in Music

To minor in music, a student must complete 24 sh as follows, with no grade below C in the minor:  MUS 120, 121, 220, 250, 322, 351, and 4 sh of MUS applied electives.

Department of Religion

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts in Religion
Bachelor of Science in Religion
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in General Studies
Bachelor of Applied Science Cognate in Religion

Minor

The department offers a minor in religion and Christian education.

B.A. in Religion
B.S. in Religion
Modular Religion Major: B.A. or B.S. in Religion

Minor in Religious Education

To minor in Religious Education a student must take a minimum of 21 credit hours as prescribed below, with no grade below C in the minor:

REL 301
PSY 320 or PSY 330
REL 350
REL 370
REL 371
A minimum of 3 sh from REL 390, 391, 392, 393,394, 395, 396,  or 490
REL 402 or REL 403

Minor in Religion

To minor in religion, a student must take a minimum of 18 credit hours beyond the GER as prescribed below, with no grade below C in the minor:

  1. Required courses in religion: 9 sh
    • a.  Biblical Studies: 3 sh from REL 310, 315, or 410
    • b.  Historical Studies: 3 sh from REL 327, 355, or 420
    • c.  Theological Studies: 3 sh from REL 307, 331, or 430
  2. Electives in religion: 9 s

Department of Science and Mathematics

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Applied Science Cognate in Biology
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Bachelor of Applied Science Cognate in Environmental Science
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Bachelor of Applied Science Cognate in Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in General Studies
Bachelor of Science in Science Education 
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education

Minors

A minor in biology, chemistry, environmental science, mathematics, or physics, combined with a major in other fields such as business, helps to prepare students for graduate or professional school as well as for a variety of vocations.

Minor in Biology
Minimum of 20 sh, not including the GER, with no grade below C in the minor.  BIO 460 required.

Minor in Environmental Science
Minimum of 20 sh, not including the GER, with no grade below C in the minor.  Environmental Science Core (16 sh) required plus BIO 420 (4 sh).

Minor in Mathematics
Minimum of 20 sh, not including the GER, with no grade below C in the minor.  Course must include MAT 255, 256, 320; a minimum of 9 sh from mathematics courses 200-level or higher.

Minor in Chemistry
Minimum of 20 sh, not including GER, with no grade below C in the minor.

Minor in Physics
Minimum of 20 sh, not including GER, with no grade below C in the minor. Must include PHY 310 and 410 or equivalent.

 

School of Professional Studies

Department of Criminal Justice

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice or Criminal Justice Administration
B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration
B.A. or B.S. in Sociology

Minor in Criminal Justice

To minor in criminal justice, the student must take 18 sh of criminal justice courses (12 of which must be at the 300/400 level), with no grade below C in the minor.

Minor in Sociology

To minor in sociology, the student must take 18 sh of sociology courses (12 of which must be at the 300/400 level), with no grade below C in the minor.

Department of Psychology

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Applied Science: Psychology

Minor in Psychology

To minor in psychology, the student must take 18 sh as follows, with no grade below C in the minor.

  1. Required courses in Psychology:  12 sh

    PSY 100, 330, 370, and 420

  2. Psychology Electives:  6 sh

Department of Recreation & Leisure

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Recreation/Leisure Studies
Bachelor of Applied Science:  Cognate in Recreation/Leisure Studies

Minor

The department offers a minor in recreation/leisure studies.

Minor in Recreation/Leisure Studies

Minimum of 18 sh not including the GER, with no grade below C in the minor.  Courses must include RLS 110, 250 or 311, 300, and 9 sh from 300/400-level RLS/HLH/PED courses.

Associate of Science Degree in Health Science

Through an articulation agreement between Mount Olive College and Watts School of Nursing, a student can graduate with an associate of science degree from Mount Olive College and complete the nursing requirements at Watts School of Nursing to apply for the NCLEX exam for licensure as a registered nurse.  The agreement provides students with instruction from two academic institutions, a liberal arts college and the oldest nursing program in the state of North Carolina.  Students will complete the general education requirements at Mount Olive College and the nursing requirements at Watts School of Nursing.  Classes for the general education requirements are held at both the Mount Olive College Research Triangle Park campus and the Watts campus, while all nursing requirements are held at the Watts School of Nursing.

The goals of the program are to provide future nurses with academically and culturally enriched experiences which increase their ability to communicate effectively with clients and health care professionals, develop the clinical knowledge and skills to administer direct quality health care in a variety of settings, prepare them to become life-long learners, and prepare them to continue formal study.

To qualify for the associate of science degree, a student must make application to and be accepted for admission into the Watts School of Nursing.  Admission information is available on the Watts School of Nursing website at wattsschoolofnursing.org.

Office of  Education Programs and Academic Support

The Cooperative Teacher Education Program

A Partnership

Through the Cooperative Teacher Education Program, a partnership between Mount Olive College and East Carolina University, a student can graduate with a baccalaureate degree from Mount Olive College and receive recommendation for teacher licensure through the East Carolina University College of Education.  Through the partnership, a student receives instruction in two academic environments, a liberal arts college and a university college of education.  A personal advisor at Mount Olive College works with each student from admission to graduation to ensure a supportive learning environment, to plan a program of study and enrichment, and to provide liaison with East Carolina University.

Program Goals

The goals of the program are to provide prospective teachers with academically and culturally enriched experiences and mentoring relationships; to develop student understanding of the role of education in society; and to instill in students a desire for service, a professional attitude, a love of learning, and high standards of performance as a way of life and work.

Application, Advisement, Eligibility, Continuation in the COTEP Program

Acceptance into and continuation in the Cooperative Teacher Education Program require that a student do the following things:

Scholarship

The Braswell Teaching Scholarship, funded by the Jessie Dail and Walter Vernon Braswell Scholarship Endowment, provides a $26,000 scholarship ($6,500 renewable annually, up to three years) that is available to students who meet the following criteria, as an entering freshman:

The scholarship is renewable for three years if the recipient continues to major in teacher education; achieves at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average as a freshman and at least a 3.2 cumulative grade point average as a sophomore, junior, and senior, with no failing grade at any time; completes at least 30 semester hours each academic year; and participates in the activities of the teacher education program, including active membership in the Prospective Teachers Association. The Teacher Education Committee, which screens applicants and selects Braswell Scholarship recipients, reviews the performance of Braswell Scholars at the end of each academic year and makes recommendations regarding renewal of funding. Application for a Braswell Teaching Scholarship can be initiated in the School of Professional Studies or in the Office of Admissions at the Mount Olive location.

The Louise Edgerton Preparatory Senior Teacher Award

The Edgerton award is given in memory of Louise Edgerton to honor her eighteen years as a trustee of Mount Olive College, her forty years as a public school teacher, and her outstanding Christian life.  The $1,000 award, given by Ms. Edgerton’s cousin, Dr. Thomas R. Morris, is presented at the annual College Awards Day to a senior education major selected by the Teacher Education Committee for academic excellence and promise as a prospective teacher.

Teacher Education Curriculum

To graduate with a degree in teacher education, a student must complete an associate and a baccalaureate degree from Mount Olive College that includes a general education program, an academic concentration in the teaching field, and professional studies with a teaching internship.  Licensure to teach, granted by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, requires satisfactory completion of the degree program and recommendation from the East Carolina University College of Education, which supervises the internship.

General Education Requirements:  Teacher Education Program (34 sh)

  1. Critical Reading and Writing (ENG 111 and 112 or equivalent)  6 sh
  2. Mathematics (MAT 120 or above) 3 sh
  3. Science (with lab) 4 sh
  4. Humanities and Fine Arts  9 sh

    Literature, 3 sh (American, British, and world)

    Fine Arts, 3 sh (music or art appreciation, introduction to theater,
    history of drama)

    Religion, 3 sh (REL 111, 112, or 200)

  5. Social Science (History – western or world civilization; PSY 100) 6 sh
  6. Health (HLH 110)  3 sh
  7. Computer Competency (CIS 110)  3 sh

Degrees Offered

A. S. in Education 

An associate degree in education is required of all teacher education majors seeking licensure. The associate degree must be completed prior to admission to the teaching internship. Minimum degree requirements include 64 semester hours of credit as follows, with 18 semester hours in residence, and a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average on all work attempted at Mount Olive College. 

  1. General Education (see Teacher Education GER above)………………34 sh
  2. Academic Concentration…………………………………………....21-24 sh

    Courses to be selected from licensure area in consultation with advisor.  If middle grades licensure, 3-4 courses in each academic concentration are required.

  3. Professional Studies……………………...……………………………6-9 sh

  EDU 210 Introduction to American Education

*EDU/PSY 320 Educational Psychology

*PSY 330 Developmental Psychology

*Middle Grades licensure requires EDU/PSY 320 only; secondary licensure

requires EDU/PSY 320 and 330.

B.A. Degree in English Education

The English Education degree is a program of study designed for students who wish to teach at the secondary level.  Minimum degree requirements of 126 semester hours (sh) are as follows:

  1. Completion of at least 126 sh with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 in all studies at Mount Olive College with no grade below C in the major.  Students must complete 32 sh in residence, at least 18 hours of which must be in the major.
  2. General Education Requirements:  34 sh
  3. Foreign Language:  12 sh (6 sh must be at 200 level)
  4. English Major:  48 sh

    English Core (27 sh) Note: 3 sh of ENG 221-236 satisfies GER literature.

    ENG 221, 222, 231, 232, 235, 236, 300, 421, 435, 475

    English Areas (18 sh)

    Area I.  Literature Studies.  Choose three courses:  ENG 322 or 330; 351, 420, 422, 423, 426

    Area II.  Language Studies:  ENG 271, 310, 320

  5. Electives:  2 sh
  6. Professional Studies:  38 sh

Professional Studies at MOC:  EDU 101-302, 210, 220; EDU/PSY 320, 330

Professional Studies at ECU:

Online:  ENED/MIDG 2123 and one English or a specified education course

Senior I Semester:  EDTC 4001, ENED 4323, SPED 4010

Senior II Semester:  READ 3990, ENED 4324, ENED 4325

B.S. in English/Mathematics Education

The education degree with two academic concentrations is a program of study designed for students who wish to teach at the middle grades level.  Minimum degree requirements of 126 semester hours (sh) are as follows:

  1. Completion of at least 126 sh with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on all studies at Mount Olive College with no grade below C in the major.  Students must complete 32 sh in residence, at least 18 hours of which must be in the major.
  2. General Education Requirements:  34 sh
  3. Academic Concentrations:  48 sh

    English Concentration (24 sh) Note:  3 sh of ENG 221-232 satisfies GER literature.

    ENG 221 or 222; 231 or 232; 310, 320, 300/400 elective, 470

    Choose two courses:  ENG 235 or 236; 322 or 330; 351, 421, 422, 426 

    Mathematics Concentration (24sh)

    MAT 120 (satisfies GER mathematics); 140, 240, 255, 256 300, 305, 420

  4. Electives:  2 sh
  5. Professional Studies:  52 sh

Professional Studies at MOC:  EDU 101-302, 210, 220; EDU/PSY 320

Professional Studies at ECU:

Online:  MIDG 2123, 3001, 3010, 3022

Senior I Semester:  MIDG 4001, 4010, 4319; SPED 4010; READ 5317;

MATE 4319

Senior II Semester:  EDTC 4001; MIDG 4324, 4325

B.S. in English/Science Education

The education degree with two academic concentrations is a program of study designed for students who wish to teach at the middle grades level. Minimum degree requirements of 126 semester hours (sh) are as follows:

  1. Completion of at least 126 sh with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on all studies at Mount Olive College with no grade below C in the major.  Students must complete 32 sh in residence, at least 18 hours of which must be in the major.
  2. General Education Requirements:  34 sh
  3. Academic Concentrations:  48 sh

    English Concentration (24 sh) Note:  3 sh of ENG 221-232 satisfies GER
    literature

    ENG 221 or 222; 231 or 232; 310, 320, 300/400 elective, 470

    Choose two courses:  ENG 235 or 236; 322 or 330; 351, 421, 422, 426

    Science Concentration (24 sh)

    CHE 221 or PHY 221; SCI 110, 360, 365; BIO 350 or 420, BIO or CHE 
    300/400 elective

  4. Electives:  1 sh
  5. Professional Studies:  52 sh

Professional Studies at MOC:  EDU 101-302, 210, 220; EDU/PSY 320

Professional Studies at ECU:

Online:  MIDG 2123, 3001, 3010, 3022 

Senior I Semester:  MIDG 4001, 4010, 4319; SPED 4010; READ 5317;
SCIE 4319

Senior II Semester:  EDTC 4001; MIDG 4324, 4325

B.S. in English/Social Studies Education

The education degree with two academic concentrations is a program of study designed for students who wish to teach at the middle grades level. Minimum degree requirements of 126 semester hours (sh) are as follows:

  1. Completion of at least 126 sh with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on all studies at Mount Olive College with no grade below C in the major.  Students must compete 32 sh in residence, at least 18 hours of which must be in the major.
  2. General Education Requirements:  34 sh
  3. Academic Concentrations:  51 sh

    English Concentration (24 sh) Note: 3 sh of ENG 221-232 satisfies GER literature. ENG 221 or 222; 231 or 232; 310, 320, 300/400 elective, 470

    Choose two courses:  ENG 235 or 236; 322 or 330; 351, 421, 422, 426

    Social Studies Concentration (27 sh)

    HIS 111 or 112 (satisfies GER history), 221 or 222, 310, 300/400 elective,
    420; GEO 221 or 222; PLS 110; SOC 210; ECO 212

  4. Electives:  1 sh
  5. Professional Studies:  52 sh

Professional Studies at MOC:  EDU 101-302, 210, 220; EDU/PSY 320

Professional Studies at ECU:

Online:  MIDG 2123, 3001, 3010, 3022

Senior I Semester:  MIDG 4001, 4010, 4319; SPED 4010; READ 5317;
HIED/HIST 4319

Senior II Semester:  EDTC 4001; MIDG 4324, 4325

B.S. in Mathematics/Science Education

The education degree with two academic concentrations is a program of study designed for students who wish to teach at the middle grades level. Minimum degree requirements of 126 semester hours (sh) are as follows:

  1. Completion of at least 126 sh with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on all studies at Mount Olive College with no grade below C in the major.  Students must compete 32 sh in residence, at least 18 hours of which must be in the major.
  2. General Education Requirements:  34 sh
  3. Academic Concentrations:  48 sh

    Mathematics Concentration (24 sh)

    MAT 120 (satisfies GER math), 140, 240, 255, 256, 300, 305, 420, 300/400 elective

    Science Concentration (24 sh)

    CHE 221 or PHY 221; SCI 110, 360, 365; BIO 350 or 420; BIO or CHE
    300/400 elective

  4. Electives:  1 sh
  5. Professional Studies:  52 sh

Professional Studies at MOC:  EDU 101-302, 210, 220; EDU/PSY 320

Professional Studies at ECU:

Online:  MIDG 2123, 3001, 3010, 3022

Senior I Semester:  MIDG 4001, 4010; SPED 4010; MATE 4319; READ 5317;
SCIE 4319

Senior II Semester:  EDTC 4001; MIDG 4324, 4325

B.S. in Mathematics/ Social Studies Education

The education degree with two academic concentrations is a program of study designed for students who wish to teach at the middle grades level. Minimum degree requirements of 126 semester hours (sh) are as follows:

  1. Completion of at least 126 sh with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on all studies at Mount Olive College with no grade below C in the major.  Students must compete 32 sh in residence, at least 18 hours of which must be in the major.
  2. General Education Requirements:  34 sh
  3. Academic Concentrations:  51 sh

    Mathematics Concentration (24 sh)

    MAT 120 (satisfies GER math), 140, 240, 255, 256, 300, 305, 420

    Social Studies Concentration (27 sh)

    HIS 111 or 112 (satisfies GER history); 221 or 222; 310, 300/400 elective, 420; GEO 221 or 222; PLS 110; SOC 210; ECO 212

  4. Electives:  1 sh
  5. Professional Studies:  52 sh

Professional Studies at MOC:  EDU 101-302, 210, 220; EDU/PSY 320

Professional Studies at ECU:

Online:  MIDG 2123, 3001, 3010, 3022

Senior I Semester:  MIDG 4001, 4010; SPED 4010; READ 5317;
HIED/HIST 4319; MATE 4319

Senior II Semester:  EDTC 4001; MIDG 4324, 4325

B.S. in Mathematics Education

The Mathematics Education degree is a program of study designed for students who wish to teach at the secondary level. Minimum degree requirements of 126 semester hours (sh) are as follows:

  1. Completion of at least 126 sh with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on all studies at Mount Olive College with no grade below C in the major. Students must compete 32 sh in residence, at least 18 hours of which must be in the major.
  2. General Education Requirements:  34 sh
  3. Electives: 9 sh
    Recommended:  SPA 111, 112, 211, 212; PHY 222; CHE 222
  4. Related Studies:  6 sh 
    MAT 240 required; MAT 340 recommended
  5. Mathematics Major:  34 sh 
    MAT 255, 256, 355, 356, 300, 301, 320, 321, 330, 400, 410, 420
  6. Professional Studies: 43 sh

Professional Studies at MOC:  EDU 101-302, 210, 220; EDU/PSY 320, 330

Professional Studies at ECU:

Online:  MATE 2123

Senior I Semester:  MATE 3005, 3006, 4001, 4323; EDUC 4400; SPED 4010; 300/400-level MATE

Senior II Semester:  READ 3990; MATE 4324, 4325

B.S. in Science/Social Studies Education

The education degree with two academic concentrations is a program of study designed for students who wish to teach at the middle grades level. Minimum degree requirements of 126 semester hours (sh) are as follows:

  1. Completion of at least 126 sh with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on all studies at Mount Olive College with no grade below C in the major. Students must complete 32 sh in residence, at least 18 hours of which must be in the major.
  2. General Education Requirements:  34 sh
  3. Academic Concentrations:  51 sh

    Social Studies Concentration (27 sh)

    HIS 111 or 112 (satisfies GER history); 221 or 222; 310, 300/400 elective, 420; GEO 221 or 222; PLS 110; SOC 210 or PSY 210 (PSY 210 satisfies GER PSY); ECO 212.

    Science Concentration (24 sh)

    CHE 221 or PHY 221; SCI 110, 360, 365; BIO 350 or 420; BIO or CHE 300/400 elective

  4. Electives:  1 sh
  5. Professional Studies:  52 sh

Professional Studies at MOC:  EDU 101-302, 210, 220; EDU/PSY 320

Professional Studies at ECU:

Online:  MIDG 2123, 3001, 3010, 3022

Senior I Semester:  MIDG 4001, 4010; SPED 4010; READ 5317; SCIE 4319;
HIED 4319

Senior II Semester:  EDTC 4001; MIDG 4324, 4325

B.S. in Science Education (Biology)

The Science Education degree is a program of study designed for students who wish to teach at the secondary level.  Minimum degree requirements of 126 semester hours (sh) are as follows:

  1. Completion of at least 126 sh with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on all studies at Mount Olive College with no grade below C in the major.  Students must compete 32 sh in residence, at least 18 hours of which must be in the major.
  2. General Education Requirements:  34 sh
  3. Biology Concentration:  25 sh
    BIO 110 (satisfies GER science requirement), 230 240, 260, 300 300/400 elective, 420
  4. Science Cognates:  32 sh
    CHE 221, 222; PHY 221, 222; EES 120, 120L; EES/PHY 130, 130L; SCI 360, 365
  5. Electives:  3 sh (300/400-level science course)
  6. Professional Studies:  36 sh

Professional Studies at MOC:  EDU 101-302, 210, 220; EDU/PSY 320, 330

Professional Studies at ECU:

Online:  SCIE/MIDG 2123

Senior I Semester:  EDTC 4001; SCIE 4323, SPED 4010; specified science course

Senior II Semester:  READ 3990; SCIE 4324, 4325

B.S. in Social Studies Education

The Social Studies Education degree is a program designed for students who wish to teach at the secondary level.  Minimum degree requirements of 126 semester hours (sh) are as follows:

  1. Completion of at least 126 sh with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on all studies at Mount Olive College with no grade below C in the major.  Students must compete 32 sh in residence, at least 18 hours of which must be in the major.
  2. General Education Requirements:  34 sh
  3. History Major:  33 sh

    History Core (21 sh): HIS 221, 222, 240, 300, 310, 320, 470

    History Electives: 12 sh of 300-400 level

  4. Social Studies Cognates:  24 sh

    ECO 211, 212; GEO 221 or 222, 300; SOC 210; PLS 110 and 300/400 elective; PSY or SOC 300/400 elective
  5. Electives:  1 sh
  6. Professional Studies:  39 sh

Professional Studies at MOC:  EDU 101-302, 210, 220; EDU/PSY 320, 330

Professional Studies at ECU:

Online: ENG 2123 and one course in history, social studies, or a specified education course.

Senior I Semester:  EDTC 4001, HIED 4323, SPED 4010; a history or social studies cognate course; course in history or social studies

Senior II Semester:  READ 3990; HIED 4324, 4325

The Early Childhood Education Program

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education

The B.S. in Early Childhood Education prepares students to work with children from infancy through kindergarten in various learning environments, applying theory to practice.  Course work includes child growth and development with a focus on fostering cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and creative skills; curriculum planning; practicum experiences; family and social issues; communication skills; and preschool programs and administration. Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in diverse early childhood settings.  The degree does not include a teaching license and is not a part of the MOC-ECU Cooperative Teacher Education Program. Minimum degree requirements of 126 semester hours are as follows:

  1. Completion of at least 126 sh with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in all studies at Mount Olive College with no grade below C in the major.  Students must complete all major courses in residence (40 sh)
  2. General Education Requirements:  34 sh
  3. Electives/Related Studies:  52 sh

    Required Related Studies

    • EDU 255 Creative Activities
    • EDU 265 Health, Safety, Nutrition for Young Children
    • EDU 210 Introduction to Education

  4. ECE Major (offered in modular format): 40 sh

Semester 1:  EDU 300, 315, 325, 330,385, 350, 495A

Semester 2:  EDU 360, 370, 386, 420,430, 440, 387, 495B