Four-year degree programs in the College of Liberal Arts at the 91社区 lead to either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree.听The Bachelor of Arts, with its emphasis upon the study of a non-English language and a broad knowledge base, is especially valuable for students who hope to go on to graduate studies. Those considering graduate school should consult with their advisors about the Bachelor of Arts option.
The difference between a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree?
Bachelor of Arts degree
World language and culture proficiency is a requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree. The language requirement recognizes the desirability of attaining basic mastery of a language other than one's own. To fulfill the language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree, a student must demonstrate proficiency through the appropriate college-level course in a single language (French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Latin, Arabic, or Chinese) by either:
- Completing the first 12 credit hours of the language (four semesters, through 204, or higher),听 or
- completing the fourth semester of the language (204) or higher, if advanced placement is recommended. Please see听听for further information.
Many language classes can apply toward Core 39听please see the听Core 39 website听for specific courses. For more information听about BA degree requirements,听visit the听Registrar鈥檚 website听or contact your academic advisor.
Bachelor of Science degree
The Bachelor of Science degree does not require the 12 hours of foreign language as outlined above for the Bachelor of Arts听degree. In lieu听of the language proficiency, Bachelor of Science students will complete听the following requirements as part of Core 39: two natural science courses; one social science course; and a world languages and culture course.听Please see the听Core 39 website听for more detail.