The Catholic University of America

Degree Information and Requirements

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MSPS offers three different bachelor's degree programs:

In general, the degree programs require a minimum of 120 credit hours completed with at least a 2.0 grade point average. A minimum of 36 credits must be taken at The Catholic University of America. Most programs consist of a core curriculum, major course requirements, possibly "track" course requirements, and free electives. MSPS degree programs place special emphasis on interdisciplinary learning that links theory and practice. The curriculum is designed to develop six essential learning outcomes:

  1. English Proficiency
  2. Critical Inquiry
  3. Social Responsibility
  4. Multicultural and International Perspectives
  5. Computer Literacy
  6. Self-directed learning

At the foundation of all three programs is a core curriculum requiring completion of 57 credits. The core is made up of the following general course requirements:

General Core Requirements

Course

Credits

English Composition
(includes "MHU151 Rhetoric and Composition" and "MHU152 Composition and Research")

6

Humanities

6

Language and Literature
(includes "MHU131 Presiding, Presenting, and Speaking" and one literature elective)

6

Mathematics and Natural Science
(includes MID150 College Mathematics and one natural science elective.)

6

Philosophy
(includes "MID100 Critical Thinking")

9

Religious Studies

6

Social & Behavioral Sciences
(includes "MSO200 Human Cultural Diversity" and an international studies elective)

12

Technology
("MIS105 Microcomputer Applications I")

3

Capstone/Synthesis
("MID495 Senior Seminar")

3
Core Credits

57

Total Minimum Credits for Bachelor's

120

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of the degree programs may specify certain courses that must be used to fulfill some of these general course requirements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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