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delimiter text hidden by CSS - Academic Calendar Course Search Register for Class Pay Bill - delimiter text hidden by CSS - Info For Parents Alumni & Friends Give to BSU  Menu Close  Bridgewater State University May 01, 2021 2020-2021 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog Select a Catalog 2020-2021 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG] See drop-down menu above to access other catalogs.] Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG] See drop-down menu above to access other catalogs.] Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG] See drop-down menu above to access other catalogs.] Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG] See drop-down menu above to access other catalogs.] Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG] See drop-down menu above to access other catalogs.] Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG] See drop-down menu above to access other catalogs.] Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG] See drop-down menu above to access other catalogs.] Global Search Catalog Search Choose Search Location Select an option Courses Programs Hierarchy Items Other Content Entire Catalog Search Keyword Field Whole Word/Phrase Advanced Search Catalog Navigation Catalog Home Addenda to the 2020/2021 Catalog New Programs and Renamed Programs, 2020/2021 Catalog Archives 2013/2014 - 2019/2020 About Us Academic Calendar Academic Departments Academic Policies and Procedures Academic Programs Academic Programs - Graduate Accreditations and Certifications Administrative and Other University Offices Admission Board of Trustees Campus Map Colleges of the University Compliance Policies of the University Core Curriculum Course Descriptions Faculty and Librarians Financial Aid Officers of the University Tuition and Fees HELP 2020-2021 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2020-2021 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog This 2020-2021 Bridgewater State University Catalog outlines programs of study. This catalog is an official publication of Bridgewater State University. The rules, regulations, policies, fees and other charges, courses of study, and academic requirements that appear in this catalog were in effect at the time of its publication. Whether noted elsewhere in this catalog or not, the university reserves the right to change, eliminate, and add to any existing (and to introduce additional) rules, regulations, policies, fees and other charges, courses of study and academic requirements that appear in this catalog, in the Student Handbook or on its website or otherwise. Whenever it does so, the university will give as much advance notice as it considers feasible or appropriate, but it reserves the right in all cases to do so without notice. Statement of Student Responsibility Students should read and understand the rules, requirements and policies described in the catalog. Additionally, all enrolled students are expected to read and be familiar with the content of the Student Handbook. In all cases, students bear ultimate responsibility for reading the catalog and the Student Handbook and following the policies, rules, requirements and regulations of the university. For the most up-to-date catalog information, including changes or corrections to curriculum, course descriptions, and tuition and fees, see the BSU Catalog 2020-2021 Addenda. The Addenda should be used in conjunction wit...