EC - The BA/BS Difference

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Can someone explain in laymans terms how the in depth requirement of the BS in LIberal Arts degree works. Ive read about it in my excelsior guide book and on their website but I still don't fully get it. For example, can I do a in depth in history then take 4 history DSST/CLEP exams?

BS in Liberal Arts - you need Two Depths. Each Depth must consist of a minimum of 12 credits - 9 Lower Level credits, 3 Upper Level credits.

The Depths must be in two different areas - such as Psychology/History or English/Math etc. A BS allows one depth to be in an Applied Professional Area.

For a depth in History you can take 3 lower level CLEP or DSST exams for 3 credits each (9 credits total), plus one 3 credit Upper Level exam (3 credits total).

Example - Lower level credits
CLEP - US History Pt 1, US History Pt 2, Western Civ Pt 1 (9 credits total)

Upper Level credits
DSST - Civil War (3 credits total).

Then pick another subject and repeat...If you REALLY like history, you can go for an "Area of Focus" - 21 credits in one subject - 15 Lower Level credits/ 6 Upper Level credits...This gives you one depth, plus gives you a "bonus" for accumulating more credits in your preferred subject.

Hope this info helps...Confer with your advisor - mine has been extremely helpful in steering me in the right direction!