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Academic Requirements

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To earn an undergraduate degree from Radford University, all students must fulfill three sets of complementary requirements:

  • Core curriculum requirements
  • Major requirements
  • Requirements associated with the student’s specific degree option

In addition, students must earn enough credit hours in elective courses to complete the minimum number of overall semester hours required for graduation. (A minimum of 120 hours, and in some cases more.)

We want students to graduate with carefully thought out and well integrated programs of study that will provide them with the skills, knowledge, and perspectives they will need to be successful in their careers and to live productive and meaningful lives.

Components of a Degree

Components Description Hours
Core Curriculum These are courses that provide the solid foundation in the liberal arts upon which the rest of your education depends. They are organized in four broad areas. 43-45
Major These courses represent the student's principal field of study. 33 (minimum)
Bachelor's Degree There are many different types (Arts, Science, Business Administration, etc.)  Not all degree options are available to all majors.  The "Arts" designation implies a language requirement.  For other degrees, the faculty in the discipline determine additional course requirements. 6-12
SUBTOTAL
   82-90
Electives
 These are the courses of your choice beyond core curriculum, major or degree requirements that compromise the rest of your program of study.  Students often use these courses to explore areas of interest or to pursue a second major or minor. 0-38
TOTAL
   120
(minimum)

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