Degrees and Curriculum Requirements
Academic Programs and Degree Requirements
Albertus Magnus College offers associate, bachelor’s, and professional programs grounded in the liberal arts and Dominican tradition. Each program is designed to help students connect knowledge with purpose, preparing for meaningful work and lifelong inquiry. For complete degree policies, requirements, and course descriptions, please visit the Albertus Magnus College Catalog.
Associate Degrees
Albertus Magnus College offers Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees, each a 60-credit program designed for career readiness and further study.
The A.A. emphasizes the liberal arts, developing critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills through interdisciplinary study. The A.S. focuses on science, mathematics, and problem-solving, combining hands-on learning with practical applications.
Both programs include general education, electives, and focused study, equipping students with versatile skills, ethical perspective, and the knowledge needed to succeed in professional or academic pathways. Albertus Magnus supports students in cultivating curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Bachelor’s Degrees
Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), or Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree.
All programs require a minimum of 120 credits, including general education through the Invitation to Inquiry program, major coursework, and electives. The B.A. emphasizes breadth across the humanities and social sciences; the B.S. focuses on scientific and professional disciplines; and the B.F.A. combines liberal study with intensive training in studio art and art history.
Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and complete their final credits as matriculated students at Albertus Magnus College.
The College’s General Education Program: Invitation to Inquiry
Albertus Magnus College provides a liberal arts education rooted in the Dominican Catholic tradition, emphasizing curiosity, integrity, and purpose. Central to this experience is the Invitation to Inquiry program, guiding students to explore fundamental questions, connect knowledge across disciplines, and apply learning ethically in service to self and society.
Students develop critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills, along with self-awareness, intercultural understanding, and the ability to act ethically in a complex world.
Program Structure (48 credits)
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Foundational Courses (12 credits): The Examined Life and Written Expression sequences introduce critical reflection and effective communication.
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Liberal Arts Core (24 credits): Courses in Math, Science, Social Science, Arts/Communications, Literature, History, Philosophy, and Religion provide a broad, interdisciplinary foundation.
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Pathway (9 credits): Thematic courses, including Humanities, Writing Intensive, and Experiential Learning, explore big questions through collaborative projects.
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Senior Humanities Seminar (3 credits): Capstone integrates learning across disciplines and emphasizes ethical leadership and purposeful action.
The program prepares students to unite intellect, compassion, and service, cultivating lives of meaning and inquiry.
College Requirements – Traditional Undergraduate Program
In addition to general education and major requirements, all undergraduate students must complete:
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Seminars (1 credit each):
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First-Year Seminar (CC 102): College success and community engagement or Transfer Seminar (CC 113): Support for transfer students and professional planning
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Second-Year Seminar (CC 213): Career readiness and personal development
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Languages and Cultures Requirement (6 credits): Demonstrate intercultural and language proficiency through:
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Three years of the same high school language
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State Seal of Biliteracy (CT or MA)
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Two college courses in international/cultural studies
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Two semesters of college-level language study
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Students who meet this requirement before matriculation complete six elective credits. Advanced courses are available for those wishing to expand their global perspective.
Albertus offers a range of undergraduate majors, minors, and concentrations across the arts, sciences, humanities, business, and professional fields. Programs include areas such as Art, Biology, Business, Criminal Justice, English, History, Nursing, Psychology, and Sociology, among others.
Students benefit from small class sizes, close faculty mentorship, and opportunities for interdisciplinary study.
Minors allow students to explore secondary areas of interest or enhance their major field of study. Most minors require five to seven courses, and students must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA in all courses applied to the minor.
Albertus offers Pre-Education, Pre-Law, and Pre-Medical advising tracks designed to prepare students for graduate and professional study.
These programs provide personalized advising, academic planning, and experiential opportunities to help students meet admission requirements for advanced study in teaching, law, medicine, and related fields.
The Writing Program at Albertus Magnus College reflects the College’s belief that writing is essential to learning, critical thinking, and professional success. Writing instruction is integrated throughout the curriculum to help students develop clarity, creativity, and confidence in written communication across disciplines.
All bachelor’s degree candidates complete five writing-intensive courses, beginning with Written Expression I and II and continuing through advanced, discipline-specific, and integrative coursework within the Invitation to Inquiry program.
These courses guide students to view writing as a process of discovery, one that involves planning, feedback, revision, and reflection, while building the skills needed to communicate effectively in any field.
The Albertus Magnus College Honors Program, rooted in the Dominican pillars of Study, Prayer, Community, and Service, provides an enriched academic experience for high-achieving students.
Through the Aquinas Scholars Program, students engage in independent research, interdisciplinary projects, and cultural enrichment experiences, supported by faculty mentorship.
Experiential Learning Opportunities
Albertus integrates hands-on learning into every program through practica, internships, independent study, tutorials, and study abroad.
These experiences help students connect classroom knowledge with real-world applications, preparing them to lead purposeful and engaged professional lives.