www.sou.edu/abp
Matt Moreali, (514) 552-6142, morealim@sou.edu
The Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Program (also known as “the Degree in 3”) enables students to customize their academic pursuits based on their individual strengths and goals. The following areas participate in the program: anthropology, business administration, communication, computer science, criminology and criminal justice, economics, elementary education, English, foreign languages and literatures, health, physical education, and outdoor leadership, history, international studies, mathematics, psychology, and sociology.
To complete the program in three years, students average 16 credits per quarter in a focused program that reduces general education capacity and elective coursework. To ensure success in this reduced program of study, students should be self-disciplined, highly motivated, and committed to their major. Students in the Degree in 3 program are encouraged to follow their interests, participate in campus activities, and even study abroad.
The Accelerated Baccalaureate Committee reviews application portfolios and recommends students for this program to the major department. Faculty members from each participating department serve as academic advisors for program participants. Students must begin the Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree Program during their first quarter at the University; and they typically submit applications for this program when applying for admission to SOU.
Applicants must have at least a 3.4 cumulative high school GPA, or a 3.2 cumulative high school GPA and 1150 SAT I score, or 25 ACT score to be considered for the program. Additional information and applications are available on the Web at www.sou.edu/abp.