Baccalaureate Degrees

Villa Maria College currently offers eight baccalaureate programs of study in multiple disciplines such as Graphic Design, Interior Design, Music Industry, Photography and others.  Our interior design program is also accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).

Upon program completion, the College will grant a Bachelor of Arts (B.A); Bachelor of Science (B.S.); or Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A) degree.  A candidate for a bachelor's degree must present a minimum of 120 undergraduate credits fulfilling all program and general college requirements. Sixty credits must be earned at Villa Maria College.  At least one-half of all program credits must be earned at Villa Maria College. A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is required for graduation, however, some programs may require a higher grade point average for graduation.

A student who holds a bachelor’s degree from Villa Maria College or another regionally accredited institution may pursue a second bachelor’s degree. Acceptable credits from the first degree may be applied to the second degree. In all cases, at least 60 additional credits will be required to complete a second bachelor’s degree, including required courses in the program of study.