Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Allied Health Science | |
Freshman Year
Fall
BIOL 208--Organisms II
MATH 110--College Algebra
Spring
ES 201--Health Concepts and Strategies
MATH 200--Introduction to Statistics
Sophomore Year
Fall
BIOL 305--Introduction to Human Anatomy
ES 215--Resrach Methods
ES 260--First Aid & Safety
Spring
BIOL 314--Human Physiology... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Applied Physics | |
The applied physics major is an interdisciplinary major in physics and chemistry or computer science and provides the opportunity for a broad and flexible background in physics and related areas. This program was designed for students desiring to participate in our 3-2 pre-engineering program with Virginia... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Art | |
All art majors take a core of foundation level studio and art history courses and select one of three tracks for more advanced work.
* Traditional Media Track - Drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics
* Digital Media/Photography Track - Digital and analog photography
* Digital Media/Graphic... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Athletic Training | |
The Athletic Training Major is designed for individuals looking to prepare for an allied health career in athletic training. In addition, the Athletic Training Major provides an added avenue for students wishing to pursue a post graduate degree in physical therapy or occupational therapy.
The Athletic... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Biology | |
The biology major consists of seven required courses and two electives. Supporting courses are General Chemistry 161 and 162, Precalculus Mathematics (Math 120), and Survey of Calculus (Math 130). Additional requirements include the general education component which Bridgewater College requires of all... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Accounting | |
The major in business administration consists of 16 courses in business, economics and mathematics. This basic program provides the graduate with a solid foundation for future success. To gain greater depth in a particular area of business, many students choose to undertake additional coursework. For... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Finance | |
The major in business administration consists of 16 courses in business, economics and mathematics. This basic program provides the graduate with a solid foundation for future success. To gain greater depth in a particular area of business, many students choose to undertake additional coursework. For... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
International Commerce | |
The major in business administration consists of 16 courses in business, economics and mathematics. This basic program provides the graduate with a solid foundation for future success. To gain greater depth in a particular area of business, many students choose to undertake additional coursework. For... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Marketing | |
The major in business administration consists of 16 courses in business, economics and mathematics. This basic program provides the graduate with a solid foundation for future success. To gain greater depth in a particular area of business, many students choose to undertake additional coursework. For... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Organiation Management | |
The major in business administration consists of 16 courses in business, economics and mathematics. This basic program provides the graduate with a solid foundation for future success. To gain greater depth in a particular area of business, many students choose to undertake additional coursework. For... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Chemistry | |
A major in Chemistry consists of Chemistry 161, 162, 305, 306, 308, 341, 342, 351, 352, 440, 451, 452, and three additional hours at the 400 level. Supporting courses for the major are Physics 221, 222 and Mathematics 131, 132. Biology 207 and 208 are strongly recommended. Students wishing to pursue... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Choral/Vocal Teachers | |
Teacher certification for choral/vocal teachers consists of completing a music major in voice or keyboard as well as participation in a choral ensemble during each year of residence, and completion of the professional education/music education and field experience courses and requirements. |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Communication Studies | |
The Communication Studies major encourages a broad, theory-based perspective. Well-developed skills in writing, speaking, and thinking, and an understanding of the diversity of the contexts and events in which communication occurs, prepares Communication Studies majors to actively participate in today's... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Communication Studies
Media Studies | |
The department offers concentration, which is optional for students who major in Communication Studies. The Media Studies concentration is designed for students who wish to further their study of the influence of film and television on our society.
Media Studies concentration - 21 credit hours.
Only... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Communication Studies
Public Relations | |
The department offers concentration, which is optional for students who major in Communication Studies. The Public Relations concentration is ideal for students interested in journalism, public relations, advertising and marketing.
Public Relations concentration - 21 credit hours.
Only 9 credit hours... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Computer Science | |
Our Computer Science majors prepare for careers such as programmers and systems analysts in scientific and engineering environments. Your classes will emphasize fundamental principles and problem-solving skills and follow the curriculum for liberal arts colleges suggested by the Association for Computing... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Economics | |
The major in economics consists of 14 courses in economics, mathematics and business. Economics majors may choose among three tracks or areas of emphasis: business, government policy and preparation for graduate school. |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
English | |
There are three ways to complete a major in English.
Track One--Writing
Track Two--Literary Studies
Track Three--Language and Literature
The shared 21-hour core for any of the three tracks include courses in writing, Shakespeare, American and English literature, and the senior seminar. Majors choose... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Family and Consumer Sciences Education | |
The Major in Family and Consumer Sciences Education is designed for the student seeking certification to teach in elementary and secondary education. Students major in the subject area most closely related to what they would like to teach. Teacher certification requires application to the Education Department;... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Fashion Merchandising | |
The Specialization in Fashion Merchandising prepares the student for exciting, challenging and competitive careers. Career opportunities include catalog sales, clothing manufacturers, national retailers, fashion magazines, sporting goods chains, and the cosmetic industry. It is highly recommended that... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Interior Design | |
The Specialization in Interior Design allows students to set up their own businesses, work in the furniture industry, work with other interior designers in commercial and residential design, and with computer-assisted design. Internships supplement course work by allowing opportunities to work with interior... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
French | |
The Department of Foreign Languages offers majors in French .
The Department offers a varied curriculum designed to develop skills in reading and writing, to promote understanding and appreciation of foreign cultures and literatures, and especially to enhance your ability to communicate in the foreign... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
French (K-12) | |
The Department of Foreign Languages offers certification programs (K-12) in French
The Department offers a varied curriculum designed to develop skills in reading and writing, to promote understanding and appreciation of foreign cultures and literatures, and especially to enhance your ability to communicate... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
General Family and Consumer Sciences Education | |
The Major in General Family and Consumer Sciences Education allows students to focus on pre-K-6 education, special education, daycare, community services, gerontology, freelance work, and entrepreneurial ventures. |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Health and Exercise Science | |
A major in Health and Exercise Science consists of not less than 48 credits, including three activity courses of which one must be swimming. The following additional courses are also required:
Biology 305--Introduction to Human Anatomy
Biology 314--Human Physiology
Chemistry 125--Fundamentals of Inorganic... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Health and Physical Education | |
A major in Health and Physical education is offered for the student pursuing a career in teaching health and/or physical education and consists of 48 credit hours, including three activity courses of which one must be swimming and 3 credits in Teaching & Coaching Methods, in the following courses:
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
History | |
A major in History consists of 36 credits and is distributed as follows:
Nine credits in United States History selected from:
HIST 355 -History of U. S. Foreign Relations
HIST 360 -American Constitutional Development
HIST 362 -History of the South
HIST 365 -American Religious History
HIST 370 -Nineteenth... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
History
United States History | |
A concentration in United States History consists of 21 credits including History 201, 202, 470, and 490 plus 3 additional elective courses that focus on United States History. Courses that fulfill the elective requirement include ECON 310, 330; ENG 401, 402, 421; MUS 232; and other courses as approved... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
History and Political Science | |
A major in History and Political Science consists of 36 credits and is distributed as follows:
Six credits in European History selected from:
HIST 305 Medieval and Renaissance Europe
HIST 311 European History, 1492-1789
HIST 321 European History, 1789 - present
HIST 331 Rise and Fall of Imperialism
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Information Systems Management | |
The Information Systems Management major is multi-disciplinary, drawing on courses from computer science, mathematics, business, sociology, philosophy and communications studies. You will graduate from the Information Systems Management program with technical skills for dealing with computers; management... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Instrumental Teachers | |
Teacher certification for instrumental teachers consists of completing a music major in a band or orchestral instrument as well as participation in an instrumental ensemble during each year of residence, and completion of the following professional education/music education and field experience courses... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
International Studies | |
A major in International Studies consists of 42 credits and is distributed as follows:
Twelve credits in History selected from:
HIST 321 European History, 1789- present
HIST 400 History of Russia to 1801 or
HIST 401 Revolutionary Russia, 1801 to the Present
HIST 410 Latin America
HIST 420 East Asia
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Liberal Studies (BA) | |
As an option to other arts and sciences majors, effective August 1999, the Liberal Studies Major and general education program is available for candidates seeking pK-6 certification. Since this major is linked with pK- 6 certification, all requirements (major and pK-6 education courses) must be met prior... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Liberal Studies (BS) | |
As an option to other arts and sciences majors, effective August 1999, the Liberal Studies Major and general education program is available for candidates seeking pK-6 certification. Since this major is linked with pK- 6 certification, all requirements (major and pK-6 education courses) must be met prior... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Mathematics | |
As a Bridgewater College mathematics major, you will choose classes from a curriculum modeled after the recommendations of the Mathematical Association of America. Mathematics is one of the most fundamental of all the sciences and will prepare you for a wide range of occupations. Our recent graduates... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Medical Technologies | |
Bridgewater College has an agreement with Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Virginia. A similar agreement is in place with Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville, Virginia. These hospitals are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). This agreement... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Music | |
A major in Music consists of courses numbered 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 221, 222, 311, 312, 313, 341, 342, 343, 420 or 421 and twelve credits in applied music (eight credits in the major performance area at the 300 level and 400 levels, and four credits in the minor performance area). The requirement... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Nutrition and Wellness | |
A major in Nutrition and Wellness consist of 40 credit hours and includes the following courses:
Biology 305--Introduction to Human Anatomy
Chemistry 250--Fundamental Organic Chemistry
Family & Consumer Science 240--Contemporary Nutrition and Wellness
Family & Consumer Science 350--Lifespan Nutrition... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Philosophy | |
In philosophy, you will learn about the history of Western intellectual ideas. You will study how the great classical and contemporary philosophers have addressed such questions as "What is real knowledge?" and "How should we conduct ourselves?" In fact, philosophy is the study of the intellectual history... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Physics | |
A physics major prepares a student for further study in graduate school or for a career in industry. A number of our graduates have used this route to prepare for study towards a master's degree in engineering. Others have entered doctoral study and subsequent vocations in higher education or research.... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Physics and Mathematics | |
For students interested in a broad course of study in both physics and mathematics, especially those interested in high school teaching., the physics and mathematics major is a good choice. Upon completion of this program and the necessary education courses, a graduate can become certified to teach both... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Political Science | |
A major in Political Science consists of 45 credits and is distributed as follows:
Twenty-four core credits:
PSCI 210 -Politics and Government in the United States
PSCI 220 -Introduction to Political Philosophy
PSCI 230 -Introduction to World Politics
PSCI 240 -Introduction to Comparative Politics
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
Psychology, broadly defined, is the systematic, scientific study of physiological, behavioral, and mental processes in humans and animals. The field of psychology is simultaneously a scholarly discipline, a research domain, and an applied profession. Psychologists may work in clinical, counseling, educational,... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Religion | |
Studying religion in Western culture begins with an understanding of the history of the peoples of God. For Western culture, you will learn of the ways of interpreting Scriptures, of attitudes toward the traditions that have shaped interpretation, of the relationship of religion (including Judaism, Christianity,... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
Sociology thrives on the critical examination of everyday assumptions about social life. It explores the human arrangements that lend coherence to our thoughts and actions. As a discipline, sociology stands at the crossroads between the sciences and humanities, examining institutions, relationships,... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Spanish | |
The Department of Foreign Languages offers majors in Spanish.
The Department offers a varied curriculum designed to develop skills in reading and writing, to promote understanding and appreciation of foreign cultures and literatures, and especially to enhance your ability to communicate in the foreign... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Spanish (K-12) | |
The Department of Foreign Languages offers certification programs (K-12) in Spanish.
The Department offers a varied curriculum designed to develop skills in reading and writing, to promote understanding and appreciation of foreign cultures and literatures, and especially to enhance your ability to communicate... |
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Bridgewater College
Bachelor degree
Veterinary Medicine | |
Bridgewater College has an agreement with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) which allows a student to follow the curriculum for the pre-med emphasis in biology plus the general education component. To successfully complete this course of study usually requires three... |
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