Bowie State University

Bowie State University requires a minimum of 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Bowie State University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Bowie State University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Bowie State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 42% of students who start college at Bowie State University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Bowie State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Bowie State University?

Bowie State University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Bowie State University.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Bowie State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Bowie State University

When choosing a major, Bowie State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Bowie State University. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Bowie State University false.Bowie State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bowie State University

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Does Bowie State University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Bowie State University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Bowie State University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Bowie State University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Bowie State University Offer AP Credit?

✅ Bowie State University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Bowie State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Bowie State University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Bowie State University.

Does Bowie State University Require Internships?

🟨 Bowie State University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Bowie State University

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Bowie State University Library

The main library on campus is the Thurgood Marshall Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Bowie State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Bowie State University offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with George Washington University, University of Maryland College Park and Howard University

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Bowie State University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Bowie State University has an Army ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Bowie State University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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