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Programs of Study
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Course Attendance and Participation
Explanation of Course Numbers and Coding
Credit Hour Policy
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Non-Degree Program Options
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Applied Computer Science (BS)
Applied Computer Science Major (BS)
Studio Art (BA, BFA, Minor)
Studio Art Major (BA)
Studio Art Major (BFA)
Studio Art Major with an Emphasis in Photography (BFA)
Studio Art (Minor)
Additional Requirements
Graphic Design (BA, BFA, Minor)
Graphic Design Major (BA)
Graphic Design Major (BFA)
Graphic Design (Minor)
Additional Requirements
Art History (BA, Minor)
Art History Major (BA)
Art History (Minor)
Arts Management (Minor)
Biological Sciences (BA, BS and Minor)
Biological Sciences Major with Ecology and Environmental Sciences Emphasis (BA, BS)
Biological Sciences Major with Integrative Biology Emphasis (BA, BS)
Biological Sciences Major with Molecular Cell Biology Emphasis (BA, BS)
Biological Sciences Major with Organismal Biology Emphasis (BA, BS)
Biological Sciences (Minor)
Business Administration (BA, Minor)
Business Administration Major (BA)
Business Administration (Minor)
Business BA-to-MBA Program (MBA 4+1)
Chemistry and Biochemistry (BA, BS and Minor)
Chemistry Major (BA, BS)
Chemistry Major with Biochemistry Emphasis (BS)
Chemistry Major with Environmental Chemistry Emphasis (BS)
Chemistry Minor
Communication and Media Studies (BA, Minor)
Communication and Media Studies (BA)
Communication and Media Studies Minor
Community Action and Social Change (Minor)
Dance (BFA)
Drama
Ecology and Environmental Sciences (Minor)
English (BA, Minor), English with a Creative Writing Emphasis (BA, Minor)
English Major (BA)
English with a Creative Writing Emphasis Major (BA)
English Minors (and/or Concentrations)
Gender Studies (Minor)
Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship (GIE) (Minor)
Global Public Health (BS and Minor)
Public Health (Minor)
Health Science/General (BS)
Health Science/Pre-Occupational Therapy (BS/MS)
Health Science/Pre-Occupational Therapy Curriculum Design
Health Science/Pre-Occupational Therapy Major (BS/MS)
Additional Requirements
History (BA, Minor)
History Major (BA)
History (Minor)
Humanities and Cultural Studies (BA, Minor)
Humanities and Cultural Studies (Day) Major (BA)
Humanities and Cultural Studies (Minor)
Interdisciplinary Studies (BA, BS)
International Languages
International Studies (BA, Minor)
International Studies Major (BA)
International Studies (Minor)
Latin American Studies (Minor)
Leadership Studies (Minor)
Liberal Studies—Teacher Preparation Programs BA/Preliminary Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation Program
Liberal Studies—Teacher Preparation BA and Multiple Subject Credential
Dual Degrees (BA/MS)/Dual (Preliminary Multiple Subject and Education Specialist Teacher Preparation Program)
Mathematics (Minor)
Music (BA, Minor), Music with a Concentration in Performance (BA)
Music Major (BA)
Music with a Concentration in Performance Major (BA)
Music (Minor)
Interdisciplinary Music Major (BA) Requirements
Nursing (BSN)
Philosophy (Minor)
Physical Education Program
Physical Sciences
Political Science (BA, Minor)
Political Science Major (BA)
Political Science (Minor)
Pre-Law (Minor)
Pre-Ministerial (Minor)
Psychology (BA, BS, Minor)
Psychology Major (BA, BS)
Psychology (Minor)
Public Health (BS, Minor)
Public Health Major (BS)
Public Health (Minor)
Religion (BA, Minor)
Religion Major (BA)
Religion (Minor)
Spanish Language (Minor)
Spanish Language (Certificate)
Sports Management (Minor)
Undergraduate Education General Degree & Admissions Information
Undergraduate Education General Degree Information
The Dominican Experience
Classification of Students and Program Options
General Requirements for a Baccalaureate Degree
Proficiency/Placement Examinations and Placement Policies
Developmental Courses
General Education Program Statement of Purpose and Goals
Undergraduate Day Program General Education Overview
Undergraduate Day General Education Program and Courses
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC): Day Program
Honors Program: The Scholar in the World
Service-Learning Program
Health Professional Program Preparation
Undergraduate Education General Admissions Information
Undergraduate Degree Program
First Year Students
Transfer Students
International Undergraduate Students
Matriculation Status
Re-Enrolling at Dominican University of California
Summer Sessions Admission
Dominican Exchange Program
Auditing a Course
High School Honors Program
Adult Degree Completion Degree Programs
Adult Degree Completion Program in Business Administration (BA)–(Fast)
Adult Degree Completion Program 4+1 Business Administration Program (BA-to-MBA)
Adult Degree Completion Program Business Administration (BA)
Adult Degree Completion Program in Management (BA)–(Flex)
Adult Degree Completion Program 4+1 Management Program (BA-to-MBA)
Adult Degree Completion Program in Management (BA)
Adult Degree Completion Program in Literary and Intercultural Studies (BA)
Adult Degree Completion Program in Psychology (BA, Minor)
Adult Degree Completion Program in Psychology (BA)
Adult Degree Completion Program in Psychology Minor
Adult Degree Completion Program General Education and Admissions Information
Adult Degree Completion (ADC) Programs (BA)
Adult Degree Completion (ADC) Program Admission Requirements
International Students Adult Degree Completion (ADC) Program Admission Requirements
Credit Hour Policy
Adult Degree Completion (ADC) Program Math Placement Policy
Adult Degree Completion (ADC) Program General Education Statement of Purpose and Goals
Adult Degree Completion (ADC) Program General Education Overview
Adult Degree Completion (ADC) Program General Education Program and Courses
Graduate Education Degree Programs
Biological Sciences (MS)
Dominican MBA Program
Dominican MBA Program
Healthcare Leadership Concentration (MBA)
Clinical Laboratory Sciences (MS)
Counseling Psychology (MS, MFT, PCC)
Creative Writing (MFA)
Master of Science in Education Degree and Teacher Preparation Programs
Master of Science in Education Core
Special Education Emphasis (MS)
Interdisciplinary Studies Emphasis (MS)
Preliminary Multiple Subject Teacher Preparation Program (MS)
Preliminary Single Subject Teacher Preparation Program (MS)
Preliminary Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Teacher Preparation Program (MS)
Preliminary Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate Teacher Preparation Program for Multiple or Single Subject Credential Holders (MS)
Dual Preliminary Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate and Multiple or Single Subject Teacher Preparation Program (MS)
Humanities (MA)
Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
Physician Assistant Studies (MS)
Graduate Education General and Admissions Information
General Requirements for a Master’s Degree
Graduate Admission Requirements
Additional Requirements Specific to Some Graduate Programs
International Graduate Students
Transfer of Credits
Credit Hour Policy