William Carey University

William Carey University requires a minimum of 128 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. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, William Carey University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

William Carey University 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	√
Transfer Credits Accepted			Unknown
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: William Carey University 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 Are Required At William Carey University?

William Carey 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 are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for William Carey University.

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

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

Majors at William Carey University

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

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

William Carey University does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at William Carey University

William Carey 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: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About William Carey University

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Does William Carey University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ William Carey 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.

Does William Carey University Have An Online Program?

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

Does William Carey University Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ William Carey 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 William Carey University Have An Honors Program?

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

Does William Carey University Require Internships?

❌ William Carey University studets are not required to complete an internship.

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

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Additional Information About William Carey University

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William Carey University Library

The main library on campus is the Smith-Rouse Library.

Dual Degree Programs at William Carey University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

William Carey University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

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 William Carey 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.

William Carey 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 William Carey 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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