Public and Community Service Studies B.A.
Class of 2030
| Core Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Development of Western Civilization (4) | 16 |
| Ethics | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Natural Science | 3 |
| Social Science | PSP 321 |
| Theology 200 Level | 3 |
| Theology 300 Level | 3 |
| Intensive Writing I Proficiency | PSP 321 |
| Intensive Writing II Proficiency | PSP 481 (3) |
| Oral Communication Proficiency | PSP 303 (3) |
| Diversity Proficiency | PSP 302 (3) |
| Civic Engagement Proficiency | PSP 101 (3) |
| Free Electives |
| Major Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSP 101 – Intro to Civic & Cmty Engagement | 3 |
| PSP 102 – Fdns. of Equitable Cmty Patnerships | 3 |
| PSP 302 DEI in Civic & Cmty Engagement | 3 |
| PSP 303 – Leadership through Cmty Org | 3 |
| PSP 320 – Perspective on Best Practices CE | 3 |
| PSP 321 – Community Engaged Research | 4 |
| PSP 450 – Practicum | 3 |
| PSP 480 – Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| PSP Track Courses (3) | 9 |
Graduation Requirements / Degree Notes
- Students at Providence College must complete 120 credits, which includes both their core and major requirements.
- Students at PC need a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate.
- Currently, PSP majors can meet all proficiencies in the major. PSP majors may also fulfill the Social Science Core through track course selection.
Freshman Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 101 | Development of Western Civilization I | 4 |
| PSP 101 | Intro to Civic & Cmty Engagement (Civic Engagement) | 3 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 13 |
Freshman Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 102 | Development of Western Civilization II | 4 | |
| PSP 102 | Foundations of Equitable Cmty Partnerships | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 29 |
Sophomore Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 201 | Development of Western Civilization III | 4 |
| PSP 321 | Community Engaged Research | 4 |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 17 |
Sophomore Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 202 | Development of Western Civilization IV | 4 | |
| PSP 302 | DEI in Civic & Cmty Engagement (Diversity) | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 33 |
Junior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSP 303 | Leadership through Cmty Organiaing (Oral Comm.) | 3 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Junior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSP Track Course | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 15 | 30 |
Senior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSP 450 | Practicum | 3 |
| PSP Track Course | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Senior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSP 480 | Capstone Seminar (Intensive Writing II) | 3 | |
| PSP Track Course | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| 15 | 30 | ||
| TOTAL PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS | 122 | ||
