Bethlehem University permits holders of a bachelor's degree to earn a second bachelor's degree from the University. The first step in seeking a second bachelor's degree from Bethlehem University is to be admitted to the University as an undergraduate student. The candidate should follow either case A or B in the following section (depending on whether the first bachelor's degree was earned at Bethlehem or at another college/university).
Upon admission to the University, the student must meet all curricular requirements to earn a bachelor's degree and complete the requirements of a major other than the major completed in obtaining the first degree. The course of studies for the second degree can include at most 40 credit hours counted from the first degree. Credit by examination or credit for experience cannot be counted toward fulfilling the requirement.
Students seeking a second bachelor's degree must follow degree requirements as outlined in the Catalogas they pertain to the completion of a major course of studies, completion of a minor if required, fulfilling general education requirements, and applying for graduation. Candidates for a second bachelor's degree are not eligible for honors at graduation.
The student will follow the graduation and major/minor requirements that are in effect when the student applies for the second degree. For graduates of Bethlehem University either the current University Requirements or those in effect prior to 1998 are acceptable.
While attending Bethlehem University, seekers of a second bachelor's degree will pay the tuition specified for Second Bachelor’s Degree candidates. They can register for up to 17 credits in any semester. In other areas, they are not distinguished from other Bethlehem University undergraduate students.
Case A
Holders of a degree from a college or university other than Bethlehem University must:
A listing of all courses transferred from the first degree must be prepared and approved by the Chairperson/Dean of the department/faculty and signed by the student upon admission.
Case B
Holders of a bachelor's degree from Bethlehem University must complete an application form for the second bachelor's degree at the Office of the Registrar. This application includes:
Important notesa
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