Every student’s academic journey is unique in the College of the Liberal Arts. You are welcome to use this website to get an idea of the kinds of classes you would take for your intended major.
Please note: We will use this website during your Academic Consultation (ACCS) where you will have help to complete the questions and be able to clarify and have guidance for selecting the most appropriate courses for your goals.
FAQs
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree may be a better fit for me if: | A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree may be a better fit for me if: |
You are looking to spend more class time focused on:
| You are looking to spend class time more heavily concentrated around research and data with an emphasis on: • Math & Statistics |
*Please note: It is NOT crucial to know definitively that you wish to pursue a BA or BS degree for your first-semester schedule. Please discuss your interests with your Academic Adviser. | |
Paterno Fellows may be a good fit for me if:
You are excited to:
- Engage in scholarly experiences including:
- Honors coursework
- Internships
- Study Abroad
- Campus Leadership
- Global Awareness
Write an undergraduate thesis (research paper) as a final culminating project
*Click for read more about the Paterno Fellows Program for prospective students
What's the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. degree?
A Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree may be a better fit for me if:
You are looking to spend more class time focused on:
- Developing foreign language skills
- Developing an appreciation for World Cultures
A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree may be a better fit for me if:
You are looking to spend class time more heavily concentrated around research and data with an emphasis on:
- Math & Statistics
- Sometimes Natural Sciences
*Please note: It is NOT crucial to know definitively that you wish to pursue a BA or BS degree for your first-semester schedule. Please discuss your interests with your Academic Adviser.
What's the Paterno Fellows Program?
Paterno Fellows may be a good fit for me if:
You are excited to:
- Engage in scholarly experiences including:
- Honors coursework
- Internships
- Study Abroad
- Campus Leadership
- Global Awareness
Write an undergraduate thesis (research paper) as a final culminating project
*Click for read more about the Paterno Fellows Program for prospective students
AP Transfer Credits
Some examples are:
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Dual-Enrollment credit
- Transfer Credits from another accredited institution
- CLEP test