Graduate & Professional Studies Degrees

Colby-Sawyer College offers the Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Social Work, and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees. The B.S. degrees require that students complete the Liberal Education Program (a total of 40 credits) and select a major from among those offered. A minimum grade point average of 2.00 and a minimum of 120 credits for the baccalaureate degree are required.

The A.S. degrees require that students complete the Liberal Education Program (a total of 20 credits) and select a program from among those offered. A minimum grade point average of 2.00 and a minimum of 60 credits for the associate degree are required.

Degrees are awarded following approval by the faculty and the Board of Trustees. Degree requirements are described in more detail in the Undergraduate Professional Programs section of the catalog.

The faculty and staff who serve as advisors and mentors for students take seriously their responsibility to assist students in planning and making decisions about course selection, choice of major and career opportunities. Each student is responsible for ensuring that decisions are made in a careful and timely manner and that all of the degree requirements are met.