Philander Smith College

Philander Smith College requires a minimum of 124 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Philander Smith College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Philander Smith College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 37% of students who start college at Philander Smith College graduate 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: Philander Smith College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Philander Smith College?

Philander Smith College 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 Philander Smith College.

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

Reminder: Check with Philander Smith College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Philander Smith College

When choosing a major, Philander Smith College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Philander Smith College. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Philander Smith College false.Philander Smith 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 an interesting mix 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 Philander Smith College

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Does Philander Smith College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Philander Smith College does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Philander Smith College Have An Online Program?

✅ Philander Smith College true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Philander Smith College Offer AP Credit?

✅ Philander Smith College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Philander Smith College Have An Honors Program?

❌ Philander Smith College false or a Freshman Honor College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Philander Smith College.

Does Philander Smith College Require Internships?

🟨 Philander Smith College 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 Philander Smith College

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Philander Smith College Library

The main library on campus is the D. W. Reynolds Library & Technology Center and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Philander Smith College

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.

Philander Smith College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

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 Philander Smith College have any ROTC programs?

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

Philander Smith 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 Philander Smith College include:

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

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