Clark University requires a minimum of 32 courses to complete a bachelor's degree.
There is no accelarated degree program at Clark University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Clark University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Clark University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.
NOTE: Around 97% of students who start college at Clark University complete all the credits required within six years.
Clark University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.
Academic Options | Yes | No | |
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Accelerated Degree Program | X | ||
Transfer Credits Accepted | √ | ||
AP Credit Accepted | √ | ||
IB Credits Accepted | √ | ||
Summer Classes Available | √ | ||
New Student Orientation | √ |
Reminder: Clark University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.
Clark University 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 language requirement
Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Clark University.
Course | Required? |
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2nd Language | Yes |
Math | true |
Science | true |
Computer | Yes |
Reminder: Check with Clark University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.
When choosing a major, Clark University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Clark University.
Student Designed Majors
Clark University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.
Senior Projects
Clark University does not require students to complete a senior project.
Double Majoring at Clark University
Clark University 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: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.
✅ Clark University 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.
❌ Clark University does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.
✅ Clark University 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.
❌ Clark University does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.
🟨 Clark University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.
The main library on campus is the Robert H. Goddard Library and there is one other library on campus.
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.
Clark University offers these dual degree programs:
•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Columbia University
•3-2 dual degree program in business administration
•Environmental studies, international development, community planning, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, economics, history, communications, public administration, geographic information systems
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 Clark University 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.
Clark University 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 Clark University 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
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