Please note: Your final schedule may look different than what is listed below. This is intended as a starting point for you to begin exploring courses for your first semester.
FAQs
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) 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 (BS) 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.
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
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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
Support for your Liberal Arts journey
Liberal Arts Student Services is your go-to hub for support, connection, and success—starting before you even arrive on campus. Located in the Sparks Building, these offices are here to help you build meaningful relationships and access the resources you need to thrive in college and beyond.