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University GenEd and College (CAS-BA) Requirements

College of Arts and Sciences: B. A. Distribution Requirements

University and College Requirements

  1. Total of 120 credits, including major courses, distribution courses, and free electives.
  2. A minimum of 45 credits earned at UMass Dartmouth, regardless of how many credits are transferred from other schools (applies to transfer students).
  3. A maximum of 60 credits may be transferred through a combination of two-year schools and advanced placement.
  4. At least 30 credits in advanced or specialized courses earned at UMass Dartmouth. These are courses at the 300 or 400 level in any department, including courses in the major.
  5. A minimum 2.0 GPA in all courses.
  6. A minimum 2.0 GPA in all courses required for the major.
  7. Not more than 8 withdrawals: transcript entries of W, WP, WF.

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