7.1 (a) Certificate Programs
This program enables students to preserve the benefits of a liberal education while also acquiring business skills. The program consists of 4 pre-requisite courses (12-14 credits) in the College of Liberal Arts and 8 courses (24 credits) in the School of Business Administration. Further information can be obtained from the advisement offices in the College or the School of Business Administration.

7.1 (b) Certificate in Gerontology
The Sociology Department offers an eighteen credit program leading to a Certificate in Gerontology to all majors and minors, as well as students and para-professionals outside the Department and the University. To apply for the Certificate program, students must complete the application form obtained in the Sociology Department Office, and officially register for the Certificate on their registration forms. Further information can be obtained from the Department or the advisement office in the College.

7.2 Internships: Cooperative Education
Internships are an extension of the curriculum for students seeking expanded learning through work experience. Internships should enhance students' academic programs. Interns may be engaged in business, government or in other institutional settings. A 3-credit internship entails at least 120 contact hours, consisting of no more than 20 hours per week except during the summer term, when internships may be full-time.

Several departments in the College offer specialized internships. Students interested in those internships should contact the coordinators in their respective departments. Duquesne's Career Services Center coordinates other internships as a service to the College.

To serve an internship students must have earned 60 or more credits, have a cumulative quality point average of at least 2.5, and have the approval of their academic advisor and a department, where applicable.

7.3 Study Abroad
7.3 (a) College of Liberal Arts Approved Programs
The College accepts international credit only from programs it has approved. Students can go elsewhere for international experience, but will not receive credit toward a Duquesne degree from the College, unless previously approved. Departments approve courses that apply to their respective major requirements. Internships abroad are permitted, consistent with the College's existing policy. For programs taught in English in a non-English speaking country, students are required to take at least one class in the language of that country during each term of their residency there, unless they are already fluent in the language.

Students must be at least sophomores and have at least a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for study abroad, or appeal to the College's Committee on International Education.

For each approved international program or school, the College adopts a grade equivalency that permits automatic conversion of the grades earned abroad to their Duquesne University equivalents, which appear on the Duquesne transcript, with the transcript from the foreign institution attached. Students can appeal grades for courses counting toward the major requirement to their department chair.

Students pay Duquesne tuition for credit toward a Duquesne degree. Students pay Duquesne's fees, and room and board if the international program provides room and board. Students receive a tuition credit for air fare if the program does not provide air fare. Students arrange and pay for their own air fare, room and board if the program does not provide them.

The College's associate dean serves as its director of international education. The Office of International Affairs maintains descriptions and catalogs of all the approved programs, connects interested students with peers who have studied abroad, holds orientation and re-entry meetings, submits applications to international programs on behalf of the College's students, receives acceptances in return, and shares with the College the responsibility of monitoring and overseeing the approved programs.

Participation in an approved Study Abroad program in the senior year does not violate the University residency requirement.

7.3 (b) Duquesne University Italian Campus
Duquesne University is pleased to let students know about the Duquesne University Italian Campus Program. Established in the Spring 2001 semester, Duquesne University will offer all undergraduate students the opportunity to spend a semester at the university's own site in Italy. Duquesne University faculty will teach regular Duquesne University courses at the site so students can experience the richness of this environment while making normal progress toward their degree.

Courses will be offered which both capitalize on the rich cultural and historical environment AND allow students to fulfill important Duquesne University CORE and general requirements. Duquesene University faculty will live on or near the campus and will teach the courses in English. The Italian Campus Program is Duquesne University's own campus,. so if you are in good standing on the main campus, you will be welcome to study at the Italian Campus.

7.4 Pre-Law
Students who intend to prepare for a career in law may select any subject area for the undergraduate major. In consultation with the Pre-Law Advisor, the students will be expected to meet degree requirements, as well as admission requirements of the law school of their choice.

7.5 Pre-Health
The Pre-Health program is designed for students who intend to prepare for a career in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or related fields.

Students may select any subject area for the undergraduate major and should select a major as soon as possible. Students interested in Pre-Health are urged to meet with the Director or Assistant Director of Pre-Health Professions upon entering Duquesne to develop a tentative four-year plan of study.

Further information is available from the Director of Pre-Health Professions, Room B101 Bayer Learning Center. Students may also consult with their advisor.

7.6 B.A.-Liberal Arts
This program is designed for those students who prefer not to choose a formal major or minor offered in a traditional discipline. All requirements other than the major and minor must be completed. Students must select one area of concentration: Humanities or Social Sciences. A concentration requires a minimum of 30 credit hours and a maximum of 39 hours. Courses must be chosen from courses numbered 200 and above. In the case of modern languages, courses must be numbered 300 and above. Students wishing to pursue this degree program must make it official with their academic advisor before earning 90 credits.

7.7 Dual Degree Programs
Dual degree programs are available with the School of Education, the School of Business Administration, and the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences. Students complete the University Core, as well as the core requirements of each school. For more information, students should consult with their academic advisor.

7.8 B.A./M.A. Program
A student who has completed all requirements and a total of 90 credits with a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average may apply for the bachelor/master's program. After successful completion of the master's program, the student will receive the bachelor's degree from the College of Liberal Arts. For more information, students should consult with their major department.

7.9 Joint B.A./M.B.A. Program
The College of Liberal Arts and the Graduate School of Business Administration offer a unique joint program that allows students in the College to earn a B.A. degree and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in five years. For more information, students should consult with their major department and their advisor.

7.10 3/3 Early Decision Program with the School of Law
A student who has completed a minimum of 96 credits and a minimum 3.50 overall average while satisfying all undergraduate curricular requirements may apply for the bachelor's degree after the successful completion of the first year of study at Duquesne's School of Law. For more information, students should consult with their academic advisor.

7.11 Second Bachelor's Degree
A student who has already received a bachelor's degree from Duquesne or another university may become eligible for a second bachelor's degree by earning a minimum additional 30 semester hours in residence in the College and by meeting all departmental and College requirements if not already satisfied. The additional 30 credits must be completed at the University and may not be taken through cross-registration. Further information is available from the College Office.

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