School of Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements

  1. Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree are required to:
    • satisfy all entrance requirements;
    • satisfy the specific requirements in a major or concentration;
    • fulfill a residence requirement of the last 30 credit-hours at the University;
    • maintain a minimum average GPA of 2.000 throughout the program. Students who fail to meet this requirement are subject to the Probation and Dismissal Policy;
    • earn a minimum grade of ā€œCā€ in all courses in the major;
    • earn a minimum total of 120 credit-hours.
  2. Candidates for the Associate in Arts degree are required to:
    • satisfy all entrance requirements;
    • earn a minimum of 30 credit-hours at the University;
    • achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000. Students who fail to meet this requirement are subject to the Probation and Dismissal Policy;
    • earn a ā€œCā€ average or better in the area of concentration;
    • complete successfully an organized program of study comprising at least 64-66 credit-hours (depending on program). Degree control sheets for each major are available in the Office of the Registrar.