Newcomb-Tulane College: Degrees and Requirements
2008-2009 Academic Year
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DEGREES
Degrees offered at Tulane University expose students to a wide range of thought,
fact, and human experience. Such a liberal education broadens students'
knowledge and awareness of each of the major areas of human understanding into
which the disciplines are divided and prepares students for a constructive role in
society and for continued learning that contributes to a productive career and a
rewarding personal life.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S)*
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Bachelor of Science in Management (B.S.M.)
Bachelor of Science in Public Health (B.S.P.H.)
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)
*Admission into the B.G.S. program was discontinued after the fall semester
2006.
The degree awarded to the student is dependent on the major program(s)
completed. Candidates completing a major program in the humanities or the
social sciences receive the B.A. degree; those completing a major program in the
fine arts receive either the B.A. or the B.F.A. degree. The B.S. degree is awarded
to candidates completing major programs in the sciences and in mathematical
economics. Candidates completing major programs in anthropology, economics
and linguistics receive either the B.A. or B.S. degree.
Although students usually complete the requirements for one degree, some elect
to complete two degrees. In addition, joint-degree programs involving the
completion of degree requirements in more than one of the undergraduate schools
are available. Some of these programs allow a student to begin work toward a
professional degree in the fourth year of study. Prior planning and consultation
with advisers are required to successfully complete a joint-degree program.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The credits presented for an undergraduate degree must satisfy the core
curriculum, school specific core curriculum and major requirements described
within the appropriate program of study. Each candidate for degree is required to
have completed at least 120 credits of academic work and to have achieved a
2.000 cumulative grade-point average at the university and in the major. At least
66 of the 120 credits must be earned in courses above the 100 level. To qualify
for two baccalaureate degrees from any of the schools, a student must complete a