American Undergraduate and Gradaute Studies

Bachelor's and Master's degrees

The Bachelor's program is the first level of the American university system. It corresponds to four years of study after high school. It is validated with 120 credits or the equivalent of 180 European ECTS credits. This is known as "undergraduate" studies and is a combination of général studies and specialised studies in one's major.

The American Master's degree is the equivalent to the European Master's degree and is obtained after the undergraduate degree. This is known as "graduate" studies.

 

How university studies are organized

University studies are organized by semester and function through the accumulation of credits. Students enroll for a certain number of credits each semester and are tested and graded regularly.

 

Choice of Majors

The American system is very different from the French system in that it gives students more freedom when they choose their Majors (specializations).

The program is made up of both general subjects and specialized subjects.

 

Like other American universities, St. Edward's is divided into different schools:

School of Behavioral and Social Sciences :

- Majors include :

• Criminal Justice
• Criminology
• Environmental Science and Policy
• Global Studies
• History
• Latin American Studies
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Sociology

 

School of Education :

- Majors include :

• Art (EC–12)
• Biology (8–12 Life Sciences)
• Chemistry (8–12)
• English Language Arts and Reading (4–8)
• English Language Arts and Reading (8–12)
• English Language Arts and Reading (EC–6 Generalist)
• History (8–12)
• Kinesiology
• Kinesiology (Athletic Training)
• Kinesiology (EC–12 Physical Education)
• Kinesiology (Pre-Physical Therapy)
• Mathematics (4–8)
• Mathematics (8–12)
• Social Studies (4–8)
• Spanish (EC–12)
• Spanish Language Arts and Reading (EC–6 Bilingual)
• Theater Arts (EC–12)

School of Humanities :

- Majors include :

• Art
• Catholic Studies
• Communication
• English Literature
• English Writing and Rhetoric
• French
• Graphic Design
• Philosophy
• Photocommunications
• Religious and Theological Studies
• Spanish
• Theater Arts

School of Management and Business :

- Majors include :

• Accounting
• Accounting Information Technology
• Business Administration
• Digital Media Management
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Interactive Games Management
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Organizational Leadership

 

School of Sciences : 

- Majors include :

• Biochemistry
• Bioinformatics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Computer Information Science
• Computer Science
• Environmental Chemistry
• Forensic Chemistry
• Mathematics

 

 

Life on campus

American campuses are designed for a community lifestyle. It is a place where students can experience personal growth thanks to the multiplicity of activities that are available. St. Edward's offers students an impressive infrastructure:

- 90 student organizations, a campus newspaper, and student government

- Study abroad programs, internships, and volunteer activities

- Academic tutoring and assistance in choosing Majors and Minors

- 6 residences

- Fitness center, campus-wide wifi access, pool, dining halls, health and counseling center, tutoring

 

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