About this Special Program for the Navy and Coast Guard
Eastern Connecticut State University is a Servicemembers Opportunity College (SOC). Eastern
participates in both SOCNAV and SOCCOAST. This program for
Servicemembers and the adult members of their families makes it easier
to complete your Bachelor's degree at Eastern, even when transferred.
Eastern is a member of the SOC Degree Network System which includes
approximately 160 colleges and universities that provide enhanced
educational opportunities for servicemembers and their families. By
signing a SOCNAV and SOCCOAST, you can finish your degree no matter
where you're stationed. Eastern will help you reach your lifetime
goal!
Coast Guard Retirees, civilian workers at a Coast Guard Facility, and
civil service workers at a Coast Guard Facility should contact our
advisors. They may be eligible for the benefits of SOCCOAST.
How the Program Works
The Bachelor of General Studies Degree Program (BGS) is a flexible
adult degree program offered through the School of Continuing Education
at Eastern. Available to students who are 25 years of age or older at
the time of matriculation to the University, it is especially
appropriate for those who have gained significant learning through
their work/life experience.
Each student completes a learning contract with a Continuing Education
advisor. This contract outlines the student's proposed plan of study
and ensures that all degree and University requirements will be met. A
minimum of 30 credits must be earned through actual coursework
completed through Eastern.* Transfer credits from other colleges and
universities can be easily transferred into the BGS degree; there is no
time limit on when transfer courses were taken.
Degree requirements may be met by a combination of coursework at
Eastern, transfer credits from regionally accredited colleges or
universities, CLEP or DSST examinations and institutionally-approved
ACE recommendations for military training and experience as well as
Eastern's Credit for Lifelong Learning Program. There are a minimum of
10 courses required from Eastern, where on-campus or at our off-campus
sites in Groton and at the Submarine Base. Non-classroom options are
also available; such as courses by CD and online courses.
| General Education Requirements |
36-49 |
| Major Concentration, completed through Eastern |
30 |
| Minor Concentration |
15 |
| Electives |
26-39 |
| Total Minimum |
120 |
| *Note: A minimum of
30 credits must be earned through Eastern coursework. Within the
total 120 credits required for the degree, students must complete
60 credits of coursework number 200-level or higher and within
that 60, 30 credits must be 300-level or higher. |
How to Get Started
- Schedule an appointment with Jennifer
Beatty, Outreach Coordinator for the Groton Sub Base at (860)
445-0333.
OR
Schedule an appointment with Jennifer Beatty, Outreach
Coordinator for the Coast Guard Academy every 2nd Wednesday
from 11 am to 1 pm in Munro Hall.
OR
Contact the main campus in Willimantic for an advisement
appointment at 860 465- 5125 or toll free at
877-353-3278.
- Bring transcripts or prior college or
military credits from regionally accredited institutions with
you to your initial appointment. Start with 60 or more prior
credits from regionally accredited institutions. (There's no
time limit on when transfer courses were taken.)
- Review various possibilities for additional
college credits, such as:
ACE recommended Military credits
College Level Exam Program (CLEP) tests
DSST (DANTES) tests
Credit for Lifelong Learning
CD-based coursework through Eastern
- Apply for Admission to Eastern by completing
a part-time student application form.
- Enroll in a SOCNAV or SOCCOAST Contract to
ensure that your degree will be completed through Eastern
should you be deployed or relocated.
- Complete a minimum of 10 core courses over
24 months to meet Eastern's residency requirement. (Complete
two courses per semester and one summer course for two
years.)
- We'll help you complete the other credits
you need at Eastern or through CLEP and DSST tests, Credit for
Lifelong Learning, or when enrolled in SOCNAV or SOCCOAST,
additional approved courses taken elsewhere should you be
deployed or relocated.
| Note: |
RN License |
60 Credits |
| LPN, Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiological
Technologist or Respiratory Therapist diploma or
license |
30 Credits |
| ACE Military Credits are transferable |
|
Tuition Assistance
For active duty Navy personnel:
According to the Navy College News, July 2006, "the Navy
Tuition Assistance limit has been increased to 16 semester
credits per fiscal year (with equivalent increases in quarter
credits, clock hours and CEUs). Students requesting a waiver to
exceed this new cap must follow the procedures outlined in the
Navy College Web site. Keep in mind that the Office of the
Secretary of Defense (OSD) limit of $4500 per fiscal year at
the $250 semester hour cap WILL REMAIN IN PLACE AND CANNOT BE
WAIVED."
For active duty Coast Guard personnel:
Contact your Coast Guard Education Services Officer for Tuition
Assistance details.
The Curriculum
These are the suggested major concentrations for the Bachelor
of General Studies. Below are the links for our three
recommended programs.
And our newest addition:
Talk to our Advisors Now!
Jennifer Beatty, Sub Base Office: Building #83, Room 148
Phone: (860) 445-0333
Email: beattyj@easternct.edu
Jennifer Beatty, Coast Guard Academy, every 2nd Wednesday from
11 am to 1 pm in Munro Hall
Gail Turner, Groton Site Office: 591 Poquonnock Rd.
Phone: (860) 446-9457
Email: turnerg@easternct.edu
George Steele, Vernon/Rockville, Vernon Adult Education Center,
33 West Main Street
Phone: (860) 871-8482
Email: steeleg@easternct.edu
Main Campus: 83 Windham Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
Phone:(860) 465-5125 or Toll Free (877) 353-3278
Fax (860) 465-0062
Email: cewebmail@easternct.edu (Please, put SOCNAV or
SOCCOAST in the Subject of your email!) |
