Catholic 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 | 3 |
| Theology 200 Level | 3 |
| Theology 300 Level | 3 |
| Intensive Writing I Proficiency | 3 |
| Intensive Writing II Proficiency | 3 |
| Oral Communication Proficiency | 3 |
| Diversity Proficiency | 3 |
| Civic Engagement Proficiency | 3 |
| Free Electives |
| Major Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| HUM 175 – Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
| HUM 325 – Catholic Intellectual Tradition OR | 3 |
| HUM 326 – Dominican Intellectual Tradition | |
| CTH 225 – Beauty and Human Making | 3 |
| CTH 230 – Happiness and the Good Life | 3 |
| CTH 305 – God and the Transcendent | 3 |
| CTH 480 – Catholic Studies Capstone | 3 |
| CTH Electives (2) | 6 |
| CTH Electives (300-level or above) (3) | 9 |
Graduation Requirements / Degree Notes
- Students at Providence College must complete 120 credits, which includes both their core and major requirements.
- Electives are chosen in consultation with the Program Director so that they contribute to an integrated consideration of the student’s chosen theme addressed in the Catholic Studies Capstone.
- Students at PC need a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate.
Freshman Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 101 | Development of Western Civilization I | 4 |
| HUM 175 | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 13 |
Freshman Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 102 | Development of Western Civilization II | 4 | |
| CTH 225 | Beauty and Human Making | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 29 |
Sophomore Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 201 | Development of Western Civilization III | 4 |
| Catholic Studies Elective | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CTH 230 | CTH 230 Happiness and the Good Life | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Sophomore Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 202 | Development of Western Civilization IV | 4 | |
| CTH 305 | God and the Transcendent | 3 | |
| Catholic Studies Elective | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 32 |
Junior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HUM 325 OR 326 | Catholic Intellectual Tradition OR Dominican Intellectual Tradition | 3 |
| Catholic Studies Elective | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Junior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Studies Elective (300-level or above) | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 15 | 30 |
Senior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Studies (300-level or above) | 3 | |
| Catholic Studies (300-level or above) | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Senior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTH 480 | Catholic Studies Capstone | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| 15 | 30 | ||
| TOTAL PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS | 121 | ||
