Humanities

Candidates for graduation in Humanities must have earned a minimum of 120 credits. Of the 120, a maximum of 12 credits may be earned in other programs of the University (e.g., education) or in courses offered for the convenience of students with particular professional goals (e.g., chemistry for nursing).

The final 30 credits MUST be earned at Johnstown.

Degree candidates must have a quality point average of 2.00 (C average) or higher in all work at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown or at the University’s other campuses.

The courses required for a major must be completed with a minimum quality point average of 2.00.

All students must satisfy all foundational, general education, and all major requirements to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown.

Completion of no fewer than 12 credits in a related area is required in certain major programs. Consultation with an advisor will help students determine the best approach to this requirement; the related area that a student pursues must be approved by the student’s respective advisor.