Penn State World Campus recommends that students follow course sequences as they progress through our degree programs. The following degree map is intended to give you clear direction for your course selections, with these sequences in mind. We recommend that you begin your studies with Stage 1, then progress to Stage 2, and so on. Information regarding prerequisite courses and the application of this degree World Campus bachelor's degree programs appears at the bottom of this page.
We encourage you to consult with your academic adviser by e-mail or by calling 800-252-3592 prior to registration.
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Stage 1 |
Stage 2 |
General Education |
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ENGL 015*
Gen Ed (GQ)
Gen Ed (GS)
Gen Ed (GA)
Gen Ed (GH) |
CAS 100*
Gen Ed (GN)
Major Req. (Social Sciences)*
Major Req. (Humanities)*
Elective |
Writing Skills (GWS), 6 credits
ENGL 015 and CAS 100
Natural Sciences (GN), 3 credits
Quantification (GQ), 3 credits
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS), 3 credits
Arts (GA), 3 credits
Humanities (GH), 3 credits
Electives, 15 credits |
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Stage 3 |
Stage 4 |
Major Req. (Natural Sciences)*
Major Req. (Arts)*
Emphasis*
Elective
Elective |
ENGL 202 A or D*
Emphasis*
Emphasis*
Elective
Elective |
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Writing across the Curriculum Requirement
US/IL Requirement |
Area of Emphasis
9 credits in any one of the following areas:
Arts
Humanities
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Natural Sciences and Quantification, or 1 foreign language |
Requirements for the Major (Major Req.), 15 credits
ENGL 202 A or D
Natural Sciences
Arts
Humanities
Social and Behavioral Sciences |
* C or higher grade required
Prerequisite Courses
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Before you take … |
You must have already taken and passed … |
| ENGL 015 |
Penn State placement exam or ENGL 004 |
| ENGL 202 A or D |
ENGL 015 or ENGL 030 |
Recommended Courses to Prepare for World Campus Bachelor's Degrees
Many students, when applying to the World Campus for a degree program, are uncertain about which program to pursue. We recommend that students in this situation begin their studies with the associate degree in letters, arts, and sciences. Below is a list of recommended courses you might want to take if you would like to use the associate degree in letters, arts, and sciences as a stepping-stone toward one of our bachelor's degrees. You do not have to strictly follow these recommendations for an associate degree.
Bachelor of Arts in Letters, Arts, and Sciences: Organizational Leadership Option
Social and Behavioral Sciences (General Education and major requirements): LER 100* and PSYCH 100*
Area of emphasis: select Social and Behavioral Sciences and take 9 credits from PSYCH 281*, PL SC 001*, LER 201*, ECON 002, and SOC 001; or select foreign language and take 9 to 12 credits in one foreign language |
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Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society
Social and Behavioral Sciences (General Education and major requirements): PL SC 001* and LER 201*
Humanities (General Education and major requirements): HIST 020, HIST 021, or PHIL 105*
Quantification (General Education): MATH 017 or STAT 100
Area of emphasis: select foreign language and take 9 to 12 credits in one foreign language |
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
Social and Behavioral Sciences (General Education and major requirements): PSYCH 100* and one of the following: SOC 001, LER 100*, LER 201*, or PL SC 001*
Humanities (General Education and major requirements): PHIL 103W* and PHIL 010*
Quantification (General Education): MATH 021 or higher, STAT 100, or STAT 200*
Area of emphasis: select Social and Behavioral Sciences and take 9 credits from SOC 001, LER 100*, LER 201*, PL SC 001*, ECON 002*, ECON 004*, and PSYCH 281* (You may not use courses to simultaneously fulfill Social and Behavioral Sciences and area of emphasis requirements.) |
Exceptional Student Support
As a Penn State World Campus student, you will have access to an outstanding team of student support and advising personnel. From researching financial aid options, to choosing the right courses to meet your goals, to overcoming technical difficulties, our staff is dedicated to helping you get the most out of your education--every step of the way.
A Recognized Penn State Degree
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be awarded the same credentials as any traditional, on-campus Penn State graduate. Your transcript will be a Penn State transcript; your diploma will be a Penn State diploma; and neither will differentiate the mode of your courses' delivery.
