Carthage College

Carthage College requires a minimum of 138 credit hours 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.

Carthage College does accept transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Carthage College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

Around 62% of students who started college at Carthage College graduate within six years.

Carthage College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

What Classes Do I Have To Take at Carthage College?

Carthage College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a lanuage requirement as well as a math and science requirement. Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Majors at Carthage College

When choosing a major, Carthage College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to see a full list of majors offered at Carthage College below.

Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major. 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 a graduate program.

If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, they can design their own major. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Does Carthage College Offer Learning Disability Services?

Carthage College offers 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 Carthage College Offer Online Classes?

Carthage College has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Carthage College Give AP Credit?

Carthage College offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Carthage College Have An Honors Program?

Carthage College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does Carthage College Require Internships?

Carthage 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.

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.

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.

Carthage College has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force 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 Carthage College include: - an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus - an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

Dual Degree Programs at Carthage 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.

Carthage College offers these dual degree programs: - 3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Case Western Reserve University - Occupational Therapy with Washington University in St. Louis; Public Health & Pharmacy with Medical College of WI; Dentistry & Osteopathic Medicine with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

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