Shawnee State University

Shawnee State University requires at least 120 semester hours to graduate with 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. Shawnee State University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP creditbut not IB credits. Additionally, Shawnee State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 28% of students who start college at Shawnee State University graduate within six years.

Shawnee State University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

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

Reminder: Shawnee State University 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 Shawnee State University?

Shawnee State University 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 Shawnee State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Shawnee State University

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

Student Designed Majors

Shawnee State 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

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

Double Majoring at Shawnee State University

Shawnee State 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 mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination 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 Shawnee State University

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Does Shawnee State University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Shawnee State University 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 Shawnee State University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Shawnee State University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Shawnee State University Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Shawnee State 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.

Does Shawnee State University Have An Honors Program?

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

Does Shawnee State University Require Internships?

❌ Shawnee State University does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Shawnee State University does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About Shawnee State University

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Shawnee State University Library

The main library on campus is the Clark Memorial Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Shawnee State University

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.

Shawnee State University offers these dual degree programs:

•Psychology/occupational therapy

ROTC

Does Shawnee State University have any ROTC programs?

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.

Shawnee State University does not have any ROTC programs.

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