Bay Atlantic University’s Bachelor programs prepare students for careers in their respective fields while providing them with a rich Liberal Arts education. These programs offer students the chance to study business, economics, finance, international relations, data science, and IT alongside courses in subjects such as political science, environmental studies, mathematics, and history, all in the nation’s capital. Through small class sizes with outstanding faculty, students hone their academic skills, bond with fellow classmates and mentors, form new personal and professional goals, and gain an appreciation for a global perspective.
BAU’s program is 120 credits, and is designed to be completed in 4 years. The degree consists of core courses (60 credits), general education requirements (42 credits), and electives (18 credits).
General Education
Bay Atlantic University is committed to providing a strong general education program to its undergraduate students. BAU views general education as a significant way of providing students with the foundational skills in writing, critical thinking, ethics, technology, mathematics, and the sciences that are needed for success in careers and as global citizens.
General Education Learning Objectives
After completing the general education requirements, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate effective communication
2. Analyze various forms of information and media, including data, visual and written media.
3. Examine and model the role of ethics in personal and social responsibility
4. Develop and demonstrate information and digital literacy
5. Demonstrate quantitative analytic skills
General Education Requirements
Breadth of knowledge is a foundational element of the American higher education tradition. As such, all BAU undergraduate students are expected to complete the following general education requirements, in addition to the core requirements and electives. A student’s core requirements may not apply toward his or her general education requirements.
The requirements can be categorized in three broad areas: Humanities, Mathematics & Sciences, and Social Sciences. In total, these general education requirements fulfill 42 credits.
To complete the Humanities requirement, students must complete five (5) courses in this cluster: three (3) writing courses (ENGL 121, ENGL 122, and ENGL 123) and two (2) language courses.
To complete the Mathematics and the Sciences requirement, students must complete four (4) courses in this cluster.
To complete the Social Sciences requirement, students must complete six (6) courses in this cluster. HIST 168, UNIV 100, and UNIV 400 are required and the other three (3) can be selected from the cluster.
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