Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

  1. Satisfactory completion of at least 42 credits of designated coursework, as follows:
    Written and Oral Communication 9 credits
    Digital Literacy/Computer Proficiency
    3 credits
    Theology
    6 credits
    Philosophy
    3 credits
    Science 3 credits
    Mathematics
    3 credits
    Social Science 3 credits
    Behavioral Science
    3 credits
    Humanities
    3 credits
    Fine Arts
    3 credits
    General Education Elective (Science, Math, Humanities, Fine Arts, Social Science, Behavioral Science
    3 credits
    Total University General Education Credits 42 credits
    • The above noted credits must be selected from an approved list of courses from the areas listed below.
    • Students can obtain copies of the approved lists of courses from their academic coaches and advisors.
    Philosophy
    Theology
    Written Communication: Excluding ENG 095
    Oral Communication
    Humanities: English, French, Spanish Literature/Humanities
    Fine Arts: Art, Dance, Music, Photography, Theatre
    Mathematics: Excluding MAT 091 and MAT 095
    Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, SES 360/360L, excluding CHE 095 and PHY 095
    Behavioral Sciences: Anthropology, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology
    Social Sciences: Economics, Geography, History, Political Science
  2. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 120 credits with a cumulative average of 2.00 (C). Of the total, a minimum of 48 credits must be in courses numbered above 299. The last 30 credits and the majority of the major coursework must be completed at Barry University.
  3. All Barry students are required to demonstrate computer proficiency. This requirement may be satisfied by completion of CS 180.
  4. Individual schools require satisfactory completion of an integrative experience in the major field(s). Examples of integrative experiences are capstone courses or seminars, written or oral comprehensive exams, national certification or licensure exams, internships, and clinical field work.
  5. Completion of a major. Specific requirements are given in the introduction to each of the majors.