Dual Degree Option

Dual Degree Program in Communication

In general, students will complete 109 credits in the Undergraduate College and 36 credits in the Schools of Graduate and Professional Studies. Undergraduate credits may vary depending on whether 3 credit or 4 credit General Education and Elective classes are chosen. Twelve credits from the M.A. or M.F.A. programs will count towards a student’s baccalaureate degree. The B.A. in Communication is awarded in the fall semester of a student’s fourth year at Rosemont. The M.B.A. program is completed in the summer of the student’s fourth year.

The B.A. and M.A or M.F.A. program requires 144 credits.

General Education and Elective Requirements 57 to 58 credits

Students must complete all General Education requirements in the Undergraduate College. Nine credits of the students Communication major requirements can apply towards GE requirements.

Undergraduate Electives

Electives can also be used to take other undergraduate Communication or English classes, but cannot be limited to only these areas. All undergraduate elective credits must be completed by fall of a student's fourth year at Rosemont.

Required Graduate Courses

Students begin taking graduate level courses in the fall semester of their junior year at Rosemont College. Students are limited to one graduate course a semester in their junior year. Students may take up to 12 graduate credits in subsequent semesters. All graduate level classes are chosen based on the individual track a student wishes to pursue with a graduate mentor.

The baccalaureate degree is complete fall semester of the student’s fourth year at Rosemont College.