Founded in 1888, University of Puget Sound is an independent, residential, and predominantly undergraduate liberal arts college.
Part of a Puget Sound education is the opportunity for a wide variety of experiential learning options, including internships, studying abroad, and more.
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General university degree requirements stipulate that 1) at least four units of the major or three units of the minor be taken in residence at Puget Sound; 2) students earn a GPA of 2.0 in courses taken for the major or the minor; and 3) all courses taken for a major or minor must be taken for graded credit. Any exceptions to these stipulations are indicated in the major and minor degree requirements listed below.
Completion of 5 units, to include: COMM 230 and 240; three additional elective units from the 100-, 200-, or 300-level courses (at least two of which are 300-level courses). Theory (343, 344, 373) and Methods (330, 331) courses can also count as elective units. A single unit of COMM 150-190 elective can count toward the minor if completed in the freshman or sophomore year. Students who have not completed COMM 150-190 by the beginning of their junior year should start the minor with either COMM 230 or 240.
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