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Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater State University
131 Summer Street
Bridgewater, MA 02325

Official telephone: (508) 531-1000
Fax number: (508) 531-1707
Website: www.bridgew.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in early September and late January.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in June, August, and January.
Number and length of summer sessions: Two summer sessions of five weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: psychology, criminal justice, management
Majors with the lowest enrollment: philosophy, American politics, chemistry/geology

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: no
Minimum GPA required to graduate: 2.0

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in accounting/finance, actuarial science, African studies, American studies, anthropology, art history, Asian studies, aviation science, biochemistry, biology, biotechnology, Canadian studies, chemistry, civic education/community leadership, coaching, communication disorders, communication studies, computer science, criminal justice, dance, earth sciences, economics, English, environmental biology, ethnic studies, exercise physiology, film studies, geography, geophysics, GLBT studies, graphic design, health promotion, health resources management, history, inclusive practices in special education/communication disorders, Latin American/Caribbean studies, management, mathematics, Middle East studies, music, philosophy, physics, political science, Portuguese, professional practices in special education/communication disorders, psychology, public history, public relations, recreation, Russian/East European studies, secondary education (high school, middle school, pre-K-12 specialist), social welfare, sociology, Spanish, studio art, theater arts, urban affairs, and women's/gender studies.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-dentistry, women's/gender studies
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Combined 2-2 programs available:
B.S./M.S. criminal justice and management science programs. B.S.E./M.Ed. special education program.
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Domestic off-campus semester-away programs: UN Semester
Schools with which domestic exchange programs are offered: Member of National Student Exchange. Domestic exchange programs with California St U--Monterey Bay, Coll of Charleston, Humboldt St U, Sonoma St U, Suffolk U, Texas A&M U--Texarkana, U of Hawaii--Manoa, U of Massachusetts Amherst, U of Massachusetts Boston, U of New Hampshire, and U of South Florida.
Study abroad opportunities:
Study abroad in Argentina, Austria, China, Chile, Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Tanzania, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus at Stonehill Coll and Boston U.
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus at Stonehill Coll and Boston U.

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Anthropology
  • Art
  • Athletic Training
  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Aviation Science
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Chemistry/Geology
  • Communication Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Earth Sciences
  • Economics
  • Elementary Education
  • English
  • Finance
  • Geography
  • Health Education
  • History
  • Management Science
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Special Education
  • Theatre Arts
Master's Degrees

  • Accountancy
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • Education
  • English
  • Management
  • Physical Education
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Social Work
  • Teaching

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for Regents College Exams (RCE)
  • credit for DANTES
  • placement for school's own challenge exams
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

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