04-29-2008, 09:38 PM
crshore Wrote:At Charter Oak, you have to write two papers (about 4 pages each) at different times during your academic career and submit them to the faculty for review. The first paper is called the concentration plan of study, or CPS. The purpose of this paper is to explain how and why your credits tie together to create a cohesive plan of study. You complete this after you've finished 60 credits. Here is a link explaining the requirements, as well as a video that talks about the specifics of the paper: https://www.charteroak.edu/Advising/cpsRequirements.cfm
When you're closer to graduation, you complete an academic autobiography (also called an AA). In this paper, you focus on your whole academic career, not just your concentration. Here is the link for the video that provides information about developing and submitting the essay:
Academic Autobiography - Charter Oak State College
If you have any other questions about the process, I'm happy to answer them.
That is a pretty good description of the CPS and AA… They only thing I would add is try to do them as early as possible as it takes several weeks for them to be approved. Your advisor will work closely with you in setting up the CPS.
Seahag
BS, Individual Studies (Real Estate & Business) â Charter Oak State College
Undergraduate Certificate, Real Estate â Marylhurst University
BS, Individual Studies (Real Estate & Business) â Charter Oak State College
Undergraduate Certificate, Real Estate â Marylhurst University


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