Degree Information
Marywood University grants the following degrees on the undergraduate level.
Baccalaureate Degrees
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture
Bachelor of Interior Architecture
Minor Programs of Study
Chemistry Minor for BS Biology Majors, BS Environmental Science Majors, and BS Biotechnology Majors
Environmental Science Minor for BS Biology Majors
Biology Minor for Nutrition and Dietetics Majors
Biology Minor for Non-Science Majors
Mathematics Minor
Computer Science Minor
Construction Management Minor
Astronomy Minor
Business Minor (for Non-Business Majors)
Forensic Accounting Minor (for Non-Business Majors)
Caribbean, Latinx, and Latin American Studies Minor
Psychology Minor
Counseling and Development Minor
Coaching Minor
Exercise Science Minor
Nutrition and Dietetics Minor
Theatre Minor
Dance Minor
Philosophy and Religious Studies Minor
English Literature Minor
Justice and Peace Minor
Writing Minor
Music Minor
Jazz Minor
Comprehensive Social Sciences Minor
Criminal Justice Minor
Forensics Minor
History Minor
Political Science Minor
Pre-Law Minor
Sociology Minor
Christian Theology Minor
World Religions Minor
Multimedia Communications Minor
Spanish for Professionals Minor
Environmental Studies Minor
3D/Sculpture
Art History
Studio Art
Animation
Graphic Design
Illustration
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sustainable Design
Advanced Degrees
Marywood University awards a number of master’s degrees, certificates, the Ed.S., Ph.D., and Psy.D. See the graduate catalog for details.
Baccalaureate Degree
A candidate for a baccalaureate degree must present a minimum of 120 undergraduate credits of college work that fulfill all general and departmental requirements; 42 of these credits must be earned from Marywood. Under certain formal agreements with other colleges or universities the number of credits earned at Marywood may be articulated to no fewer than 30 credits. At least one-half of the credits required for a major (or minor) must be earned at Marywood University. Individual departmental sections in this catalog should be consulted for general policies and exceptions.
For graduation, the cumulative quality point average must be at least 2.00. Courses must be selected so that the requirements of at least one major program are fulfilled with a quality point average of 2.33. Some programs require higher quality point averages than the general school requirement. Consult this catalog for individual program descriptions and information about these exceptions.
Second Baccalaureate Degree
A student who holds a baccalaureate degree from Marywood University may pursue a second baccalaureate degree. Acceptable credits from the first degree will be applied to the second degree; however, in all cases, at least 60 additional credits will be required for the second degree. The second degree program must also include one complete major program.
Degree Completion and Commencement
Degrees are granted in January, May, and August. All degree requirements must be fulfilled by the published deadline for each graduation date. There is one commencement ceremony in May each year, and students must apply to participate.
Students intending to complete degree requirements must formally submit an Application for Graduation for the official graduation date immediately following the completion of program requirements.