Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College requires a minimum of 124 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Penn State Erie, The Behrend College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 68% of students who start college at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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

Reminder: Penn State Erie, The Behrend College 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 Will I Take At Penn State Erie, The Behrend College?

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Penn State Erie, The Behrend College.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Penn State Erie, The Behrend College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

When choosing a major, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Penn State Erie, The Behrend College 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 require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

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Does Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Penn State Erie, The Behrend College directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Offer Online Classes?

✅ Penn State Erie, The Behrend College true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Offer AP Credit?

🟨 Penn State Erie, The Behrend College may offer credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Check with the school directly for any information on AP transfer credit.

Does Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College.

Does Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Require Internships?

❌ Students at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Penn State Erie, The Behrend College does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

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Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Library

The main library on campus is the John M. Lilley Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at Penn State Erie The Behrend College, contact the university directly.

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 Penn State Erie, The Behrend College have any ROTC programs?

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

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College has an Army 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 Penn State Erie, The Behrend College include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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