Postbaccalaureate Studies

Second baccalaureate degree

A candidate for a second baccalaureate degree must complete the following:

1. Residence credit after earning first degree: if the first degree was from Portland State University, 36 credits; if the first degree was from another college or university accredited by a recognized regional association, 45 credits. Restriction: At least 25 of the 45 credits must be for differentiated grades (A-F).
2. Bachelor of Arts degree:
   
   1. if the first degree was not a B.A., students must complete 28 credits to include:
      1. 12 credits in arts and letters distribution area with minimum of 4 in fine and performing arts
      2. 12 credits in science and/or social science distribution area with minimum of 4 in science
      3. Four credits in a foreign language numbered 203 or higher.
3. Bachelor of Music degree: if the first degree was not a B.M., students must complete program in music and applied music as prescribed by the Department of Music
4. Bachelor of Science degree: if the first degree was not a B.S., students must complete 28 credits to include:
   1. Minimum 12 credits science including 8 with lab (excluding math/statistics)
   2. Minimum 12 credits arts and letters and/or social science
   3. Minimum 4 credits math/statistics
5. Bachelor of Fine Arts degree: if the first degree was not a B.F.A. students must complete program in art practices as prescribed by the department.
6. Requirements for a major: Courses taken as a postbaccalaureate student or as part of the first degree program count toward the major. 

Students do not need to meet the general education requirement.

Admitted postbaccalaureate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 on all work taken at PSU. Failure to do so will result in academic warning, probation, or dismissal.

Postbaccalaureate students who do not hold a degree from a university in the U.S., English-speaking Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand must satisfy the Wr 323 requirements before graduation from PSU.

Postbaccalaureate Certificates

A candidate for a postbaccalaureate certificate must complete the following:

• Hold a previously earned baccaulareate degree.
• If the first degree is from Portland State University, credits in residence needed to complete the certificate requirements.
• If the first degree is from another accredited college or university, 30 credits in residence at Portland State University, including that work needed to complete the certificate requirements. 
• Postbaccalaureate students who do not hold a degree from a university in the U.S., English-speaking Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand must satisfy the Wr 323 requirements before completion of a certificate program.