Extension and Correspondence Courses

The university offers no correspondence courses. It accepts credits that may be earned by students through extension and correspondence courses from recognized institutions under the following conditions:

• Credit for extension and correspondence courses is given only for undergraduate courses and only when it is possible to establish fair equivalency.
• Not more than nine credits may be earned through extension courses in any one year.
• Not more than one-fourth of the credits necessary for a degree may be secured through successful completion of extension or correspondence courses. Under special conditions, exceptions may be made for students in the Servicemen’s Opportunity College Program.
• Not more than one-fourth of the credits required by any department may be satisfied through extension or correspondence courses.
• Students who are regularly enrolled at the university may not obtain credit through extension or correspondence courses.
• Students who are under academic or disciplinary probation or suspension may not obtain credit through completion of extension or correspondence courses.
• Credit may not be earned in summer months through extension or correspondence courses.
• Since it is necessary for students who expect to earn a degree to be in residence during their final term, no extension or correspondence credits may be earned during this term.
• Requirements for courses which may have been failed at the university or at other institutions may not be satisfied through extension or correspondence courses.
• No partial credit is given for participation in an extension or correspondence course program.

Central Requirements for Degrees

A candidate for the bachelor’s degree must:

• Earn not fewer than 120 semester hours in a planned program of study.
• Satisfy the reading requirement stipulated by the university reading policy.*
• Pass the English Proficiency Examination, the Alabama State University
  Baccalaureate Writing Competency Examination and other tests as are prescribed by the college or school in which candidate is enrolled.*
• Make application for graduation through the office of the registrar according to the dates outlined in the class schedule book.
• Earn the last 30 hours at the university, unless excused by the dean of the college in which the candidate is enrolled.
• Earn at least 25 percent of the credits required in the curriculum at the university.
• Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (C).
• Earn a grade of “C” or higher in all major field courses.
• Earn a grade of “C” or higher in all core courses required for the degree.
• Earn a grade of “C” or higher in selected minor field courses.
• Pass a senior comprehensive examination in the major field.
• Complete all requirements for the degree to be conferred.
• Satisfy the faculty of the college or school that the candidate is a suitable representative of Alabama State University.
• Fulfill all financial obligations to the university.

*Note: Contact your adviser regarding the exit exams. These policies may be revised.