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Academic Divisions

Traditional Undergraduate Division

The traditional undergraduate program at Eastern Nazarene College is built upon a General Education curriculum which is the foundation for each of the college’s major programs of study. Each student seeking a bachelor’s degree is required to complete the core curriculum which includes eleven specific courses and eight other course options in four different academic areas. Core requirements for students seeking the associate degree are somewhat less extensive.

In addition to the general education curriculum, each student will select a major program of study, and in some instances, a special set of courses to prepare for particular careers. Sixteen departments in five academic divisions offer 50 majors, certification programs in education, cooperative programs in engineering, and five pre-professional programs.

Full-time undergraduate students register for 15 to 17 credit hours per semester. Most
ENC courses are worth three credit hours each, which means a full load during a semester is normally four to five courses. Students are expected to spend at least
twice as much time studying outside of class as they spend in class each week. The one-month January term offers the student opportunities both for a change
of pace and for experiences which do not fit easily into the regular semester. Each student schedules one three-credit course and most classes meet for three hours each
weekday morning during the month. Travel-study courses, interdisciplinary courses, and practical experiences are available. Team teaching is employed in Liberal Arts Core courses on a variety of levels. Enrichment courses are offered for juniors and seniors,
and independent study may be designed by qualified students with permission of a professor. Many students are able to complete their degree requirements within four academic years. However, for a variety of reasons, more and more students are now
requiring more than four years to complete their degrees.

Adult Studies Division - Undergraduate Programs

The Adult Studies Undergraduate Program offers accelerated programs at the associate’s and bachelor’s levels. The bachelors’ programs are offered in a format that enables working adults, with a significant amount of transfer credit, to complete a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree in two years, meeting one evening per week for class sessions. Adult Studies also offers a similarly structured Associate of Arts degree in General Business. Each program’s curriculum, instruction, and administration combine theoretical knowledge with the student’s background of practical experience. Please contact Adult Studies for degree requirements

Associate’s Degree

In order to earn an Associate’s Degree, a student must successfully complete the following degree requirements:

  • A minimum of 62 total credit hours
  • A minimum of 17 credit hours (some programs may require additional credit
    hours) in the Liberal Arts Core curriculum as follows:

    EN103 Critical Writing
    EN104 Rhetoric
    CO110 Fundamentals of Speech
    PE001 or PE002 Physical Education requirement (1 credit)
    BL110 Biblical Literature and History
    CP210 Western Heritage

  • Choice of one of the following:

    CP230 Arts and Music
    CP240 World Literature
    CP295 Philosophical Quest

  • A minimum of 18 credit hours in the major area of study
  • A cumulative grade point average of 1.8 or better

Bachelor’s Degrees

In order to earn an Bachelor’s Degree, a student must successfully complete the
following degree requirements:

  • A minimum of 123 total credit hours
  • Completion of the Liberal Arts Core curriculum (General Education requirements)
  • Completion of a major, as specified in the departmental listing, with a grade of C- or better for all courses applied to the major, unless otherwise stated by the
    department
  • Completion of the senior year (30 credit hours) and a minimum of one-half of
    the major in residence at ENC
  • Electives completing the total number of credit hours needed
  • Comprehensive examination and/or project in the major field completed to the
    satisfaction of the major department
  • A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better based on student major

Dual Degrees: BA and BS Degrees

Students who pursue a major to earn a Bachelor of Arts and a major to earn a Bachelor of Science degree are considered to be dual degree students. A dual degree student must complete the following requirements:

  • A minimum of 153 total credit hours
  • Completion of the general Liberal Arts Core curriculum
  • Completion of two majors as specified in the departmental listings, with a grade
    of C- or better for all courses applied to either major
  • Completion of the senior year (30 credit hours) and a minimum of one-half of
    the major in residence at ENC
  • Electives completing the total number of credit hours needed
  • Comprehensive examinations in both major fields completed to the satisfaction of
    each major department
  • A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better

Minors

Minors are offered in every area of study in which a major is offered. Minors generally consist of 15 credits in a department. Please consult the individual departmental curriculum for requirement details.

Preparatory Programs for Graduate Studies

ENC offers students the option of preparing for graduate school in a specific field of study. ENC offers tracks in the following areas:

Pre-Law: Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Nursing: Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Medicine: Pre-Pharmacy

Graduate Division

The Graduate Program is designed to provide professional preparation and certification
for students in service-oriented careers such as education and counseling, as well as management. Degrees offered include the Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy and the Master of Education. MEd candidates will be eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Most courses are offered during the late afternoon and evening to accommodate working adults. Nontraditional programs are offered within the graduate program in several areas. Saturday MEd licensure programs in educational administration, special needs, and reading are available. Management courses are offered in the evenings and on weekends.