University Requirements
The requirements for the baccalaureate degree at East Stroudsburg University are:
- A minimum of 120 credits. Some degree programs may require more than 120 credits.
- At least 42 semester credit hours must consist of advanced level coursework (i.e., courses that often have prerequisites and noted as “advanced” in catalog). A minimum of 30 credit hours of the 42 advanced level semester credit hours must be courses from the 300 level and above.
- A minimum cumulative quality point average of 2.00. Some degree programs may require a higher cumulative quality point average.
- A minimum grade of a “C” in English Composition.
- Demonstration of competence in basic mathematical skills. See Basic Mathematical Skills Competency on page 37.
- Completion of the general education requirements. See General Education Program. (p. 47)
- Students in Bachelor of Science programs may apply no more than 64 credits from any single department toward the 120 credit minimum. If a department offers courses under more than one rubric, then this regulation applies separately to each rubric used.
- Completion of the requirements for one or more majors.
- A minimum residency as outlined below:
- The minimum residence requirement for the baccalaureate degree is 30 semester credit hours of the last 45 credits of work at East Stroudsburg University, unless a waiver is granted. This waiver requires approval of the student’s adviser, major department chair, and academic dean. Some programs which require off-campus senior level experiences at other schools have automatic exemptions from this section.
- The minimum number of credits in the major which must be taken at East Stroudsburg University will be determined by the department housing the major.