Candidates for the Baccalaureate Degree (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science) must complete 135 - 140 credit hours (depending on their respective Major).  This comprises the general education requirement (43 – 49 credits), college requirement (18 – 25 credits), core (major) requirement (43 – 45 credits), electives (3 courses or 9 credits), and minor requirement. To fulfill a minor requirement, students must complete six (6) courses or not less than 18 credit hours in the minor area.