Choosing Your Major Program of Study
In making a choice of a major program of study, you will want to consider your interests, abilities, and any previous work experience. It is also very important for you to read this catalog's description of each program and its required courses. In making your decision, you can discuss this information with an advisor at Medaille and other helpful people in your own life. Below is a list of Medaille College's undergraduate programs of study offered on the main campus.
Degree Programs at Medaille
Associate Degrees in:
- Liberal Studies
- Veterinary Technology
Bachelor's Degrees in:
- Accounting
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Communication
- Criminal Justice
- Education: Childhood (1-6)
Concentrations in English, Science (Biology), Social Sciences - Education: Middle Childhood (5-9)
Concentrations in English, Science (Biology), Social Sciences - Education: Adolescent 7-12
Concentrations in English, Mathematics, and Social Studies - English
- Liberal Studies
- Psychology
- Sport Management
- Veterinary Technology
- Visual and Digital Arts
Certificate Program at Medaille
- Interactive Multimedia
Academic Minors
The following academic minors are available to baccalaureate degree students:
- Communication
- Pre-Law
- Psychology
- Writing
Concentrations
Concentrations are an option available in certain baccalaureate degree programs. Each concentration consists of 12-13 credits of course work. A concentration must be declared by the completion of 60 credit hours. Students wishing to declare concentrations must do so no later than the beginning of their junior year (completion of 60 credit hours). Students transferring in more than 60 credit hours must declare their concentrations by the end of the first semester at Medaille. Students can take a maximum of one concentration and/or two minors.
Undeclared Program
As a freshman, you might not be sure which program of study matches your interests and abilities. Instead of declaring a major program immediately, you may remain “undeclared” for several semesters. This will give you the opportunity to explore courses in various majors and take advantage of interest inventories and other help available from a career counselor. You may declare a major program of study anytime; however, you must declare it before you complete 48 credit hours.
Matriculation toward the Associate Degree and the Baccalaureate Degree
Students may matriculate for either an associate or baccalaureate degree.
Those who initially matriculate for an associate degree and successfully complete the requirements are entitled to apply for one of the baccalaureate programs.
Those who initially matriculate for a baccalaureate degree may apply for an associate degree by completing a Change of Status Form. This must be done prior to the student completing 45 credit hours and, if applicable, the student may be required to meet the pertinent cumulative grade point average. The student's advisor must sign the Change of Status Form, enter on it the number of credits earned by the student as well as the student's GPA. The signature of the new department chairperson also is required.
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