Defiance College

Defiance College Academics

Defiance College requires at least 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Defiance College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, Defiance College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

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

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted			Unknown
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Defiance College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Defiance College?

Defiance 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

Students do not have to take a computer class.

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

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

Majors at Defiance College

When choosing a major, Defiance College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Defiance College.

Student Designed Majors

Defiance College 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

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at Defiance College

Defiance 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: Double majoring 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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Defiance College

Does Defiance College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Defiance 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 Defiance College Offer Online Classes?

❌ Defiance College does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Defiance College Give AP Credit?

✅ Defiance 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 Defiance College Have An Honors Program?

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

Does Defiance College Require Internships?

❌ Students at Defiance College are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

Additional Information About Defiance College