Character Curriculum
 The College also offers students the option of meeting certain General Education requirements by taking courses in its Character Curriculum.
For example, students may elect to substitute Religion 103CC, Biblical Ideals of Character, for the Religion 103, Biblical Survey requirement (see below for the five courses for which such substitutions are possible).
The Character Curriculum of College of the Ozarks is founded on the idea that moral truths can be known and practiced. The virtues that define character—wisdom, justice, prudence, and courage—do not change with time. Genuine character is an inner desire. The ultimate example of character, of course, is found in Jesus Christ; as God become man, Jesus is the pattern for all Christians to follow. Only in Christ are we able to possess the Christian virtues of faith, hope and love. Consequently, faith is our best tool in knowing and practicing those eternal truths that define character.
Students who successfully complete four of the five character classes will receive a notation on their transcripts recognizing their participation in the program. Also, students who participate in the CALL—College of the Ozarks Academy for Lifestyle Leadership—will be required to take at least one course from the Character Curriculum.
The Character Curriculum includes:
- REL 103CC Biblical Ideals of Character (Satisfies the Biblical Survey requirement)
- ENW 133CC Classical Ideals of Character (satisfies the Literature requirement)
- PHI 223CC Medieval/Renaissance Ideals of Character (Satisfies the Philosophy/Fine Arts requirement)
- ENG_ 303WC Reformation/Modern Ideals of Character (Satisfies the College Composition II requirement)
- IDS 313CC American Ideals of Character
Interdisciplinary Major and Minor Programs
Interdisciplinary major and minor programs may be developed by the student in consultation with an academic advisor. This permits the tailoring of special programs beyond the traditional major or minor to meet more specialized and interdisciplinary interests. The student should initiate such a program no later than the end of the sophomore year. Such programs must be approved by the divisional chairs of the academic departments involved. An approved interdisciplinary program is then submitted to the Academic Standards Committee for approval. After reviewing the proposal and formulating its recommendation, the Academic Standards Committee passes the proposal to the Dean of the College for final approval. After final approval, a copy of the interdisciplinary program is submitted to the Registrar’s Office and becomes the student’s requirements for graduation.
Course Hour Requirements for Interdisciplinary Major and Minor Programs
- Total hours for graduation: 125
- General Education Requirements as stated in the catalog
- Credit hour requirements for an Interdisciplinary major:
- Minimum of 36 total hours
- Minimum 18 upper division hours; all participating departments represented
- Credit hour requirements for an Interdisciplinary minor
- Minimum of 18 total hours; all participating departments represented
- Minimum of one upper division course from each participating department
Note: Courses counted toward a major or minor may be used to fulfill the General Education requirements where applicable.
ROTC Program
see http://www.cofo.edu/AcadDept/ROTC/default.asp
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