Programs – Overview

Major Programs

A major is a focused program of study, or concentration, designated by a prescribed set of courses in an academic discipline.

When combined with general education courses and fulfillment of minimum credits required for a baccalaureate degree at Immaculata, the successful completion of the requirements within the major leads to a degree in that area of study. All College of Undergraduate Studies students must declare a major by the end of the second semester of their freshman year. The University reserves the right, at its discretion, to revise major offerings over time.

Minor Programs

In addition to completing requirements for a major, baccalaureate students have the option of completing minor concentration(s) outside the major field. A minor is a focused program of study consisting of 18-24 credits designated by the department/division(s) offering the program. Some minor programs require completion of pre-requisites prior to enrollment. Department catalog pages outline the course requirements for minors. The University is not obligated to provide courses necessary for the completion of minors.

A student desiring to pursue a minor should discuss these plans with the appropriate academic advisor and obtain permission of the advisor and of the department/division's designated advisor for the minor. A student declares the intention to minor in the Center for Undergraduate Advising. Normally, students must complete a minimum of nine (9) credits at Immaculata University to earn the minor.

Associate Degrees

To earn an Associate degree, a student must complete at least 30 credits and a minimum of half of the major requirements at Immaculata University. Students who pursue an Associate degree must progress to a Bachelor degree program once they have successfully completed 72 or more total credits (and 30 or more institutional credits). Students pursuing an Associate degree may take no more than nine (9) credits outside of their required Associate degree curriculum.

Certificate Programs

A student may opt to pursue a certificate program in a specific area. Certificate programs are available in applied politics and policy, graphic arts, Irish studies, management, Middle Eastern studies, music performance, professional communication, and studio arts. The University is not obligated to provide courses necessary for completion of certificate programs.

Enrichment Study

Non-degree seeking students, which includes non-matriculated, enrichment, or dual enrollment students, may not enroll for more than the maximum credit limit (per term and overall) permitted for those not enrolled in a degree or certificate program. The maximum number of credits, per term and overall, are as follows: