Academic Programs
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The major is defined as a block of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours of upper-level work in a single discipline. Transfer students are required to take a minimum of 12 upper-level semester hours in the major at the University of Dayton. Some academic programs may have additional requirements for transfer students. These additional requirements are defined specifically in the program listings.
Single-discipline and interdisciplinary minors are defined in the department and program listings. Transfer students must take a minimum of six upper-level semester hours in the minor at the University of Dayton. Some programs may have additional requirements for transfer students. These additional requirements are defined specifically in the program listings.
The Bachelor of Arts is offered in:
- Communication
- Criminal Justice and Security Studies
- Economics
- English
- Global Studies
- History
- Human Rights Studies
- International Studies **
- Mathematics
- Music
- Philosophy*
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Theology and Religious Studies
- Sociology*
- Sustainability
- Theatre, Dance and Performance Technology
- Visual Arts
- Women's and Gender Studies
* Major programs offered in India in conjunction with the Marianists.
** No new students will be admitted this academic year.
Bachelor of Arts candidates may also choose the 3+ Bachelor/JD Program.
The Bachelor of Science is offered in:
- Applied Mathematical Economics
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth and Environmental Geosciences
- Environmental Biology
- Mathematics
- Predentistry
- Premedicine
- Psychology
- Statistics
- Sustainability
Other programs leading to the bachelor's degree:
- Art Education (B.F.A.)
- General Studies (B.G.S.)
- Graphic Design (B.F.A.) **
- Music Composition (B.M.)
- Music Education (B.M.)
- Music Performance (B.M.)
- Music Therapy (B.M.)
- Photography (B.F.A.) **
** No new students will be admitted this academic year.
In addition, a Co-Major is now available
Established Interdisciplinary Majors
Criminal Justice and Security Studies, International Studies, Premedicine, Predentistry and Women's and Gender Studies are present examples of established interdisciplinary majors. Such programs are established by interdisciplinary committees and administered by the program directors.
Individually Designed Interdisciplinary Majors
Students demonstrating extraordinary interest, special skills or needs, and sound academic status may initiate individually designed majors. Students carry the responsibility to find a faculty mentor or advisor for such majors. All University and College requirements for the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree must be fulfilled. The degree received will be a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. Candidacy for the Bachelor of Arts or Science in Interdisciplinary Studies must be declared no later than the last semester of the junior year. Long-range plans for such majors must be submitted to the appropriate chairpersons and the dean for final approval. Plans may be altered with appropriate supporting rationale and the approval of the chairperson and dean.