Basic Requirements

Maryville College is committed to liberal learning in order to prepare students for a satisfying and successful life. Thus, recipients of any of the College’s degrees have been immersed in the breadth of the Maryville Curriculum, experiencing the interconnectedness of knowledge and exploration.

At Maryville College, the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree offers a broad-based program which is well suited for persons seeking a high degree of flexibility and greater interdisciplinary exploration. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degrees are designed to provide students with deeper experience in a particular discipline or field. For specific careers or graduate programs, there may be a preference for the B.A., B.M., or the B.S. degree. Students should choose which degree to pursue based on their particular circumstances and goals.

To receive the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music or the Bachelor of Science degree, the student must complete all requirements for that degree specified in the catalog in effect at the time of initial enrollment. For any of the three degrees, a minimum of 120 semester-hours of credit must be earned with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00. The courses taken must satisfy all core, major, and major-related requirements. In addition, students must complete the Maryville College Works program as well as pass the English proficiency examination and a comprehensive examination in the major field.

Every candidate for a degree is expected to pursue his or her program of studies in residence at Maryville, especially in meeting general education and major requirements. If circumstances warrant, permission may be granted for non-resident credit. Approval of the appropriate academic division chairperson, Chair of Core Curriculum and the Registrar is required in advance. With rare exceptions, the following core curriculum domains must be completed by means of credit earned through Maryville College: U.S. Pluralism, Culture and Intercultural Dynamics, and Ethical Citizenship in the World.

In addition, as a minimum, each degree candidate must complete at Maryville College 42 credit hours, including 20 in the senior year and nine in the major field. These credit hours must be earned in regular courses taught at the College and may not include internships, student teaching, or credit by examination. An exception to the senior year requirement is made for students in cooperative degree programs who spend the senior year in residence at the cooperating institution.