BA/BLPS 
Dual Degree Programs

BA/BLPS dual degree programs at AUF are four-year undergraduate pathways that offer a dual degree option to earn both a BA and a Fairfield University BLPS (Bachelor’s in Liberal and Professional Studies) degree.

Degrees Awarded (corresponding AUF and Fairfield degrees)

AUF BA DegreeFairfield BLPS Degree
Cultural Studies, concentration in Art History

Art History

Cultural Studies, concentration in Fine Arts

Fine Arts

Digital Publishing and Communication, concentration in Digital MediaDigital Media
Digital Publishing and Communication, concentration in E-PublishingE-Publishing 
Digital Publishing and Communication, concentration in Product Design

Product Design

Digital Publishing and Communication, concentration in Digital MediaVisual Communication 
Food and Wine Studies, concentration in Culinary ArtsCulinary
Food and Wine Studies, concentration in EnologyEnology
Food and Wine Studies, concentration in Baking and PastryBaking
Food and Wine Studies, concentration in Wellness, Health, and NutritionWellness, Health, and Nutrition
Hospitality Management, concentration in Hospitality ManagementHospitality 
Hospitality Management, concentration in Real Estate ManagementReal Estate Management 
Hospitality Management, concentration in Special Event ManagementSpecial Event Management 
Hospitality Management, concentration in Wellness ManagementWellness Management
Fashion Design, Merchandising, and Media, concentration in Accessory Design and TechnologyAccessory Design and Technology Fashion 
Fashion Design, Merchandising, and Media, concentration in Fashion Communication, Promotion, and MediaCommunication, Promotion, and Media 
Fashion Design, Merchandising, and Media, concentration in Fashion Design and TechnologyFashion Design and Technology 
Fashion Design, Merchandising, and Media, concentration in Merchandising, Marketing, and RetailFashion Merchandising, Marketing, and Retail

 

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Program Structure

Degree Requirements

In order to complete the dual BA/BLPS bachelor's degree program, students complete coursework for general education and degree-specific requirements. For specific course requirements, please consult the detailed brochures that may be downloaded from the above Program Options section (coming soon).

All students must fulfill:

  • Undergraduate Core Curriculum - subdivided into 5 Areas representing Math/Natural Science,History/Social Science, Philosophy/Religious Studies, English/Visual & Performing Arts, Humanities Electives (60 credits) Major courses, subdivided into two General Areas (see specific program for credit requirements)
  • Senior Research Project (3 credits)
  • Diversity courses (6 credits, counted in Core Curriculum) Free electives (see specific program for credit requirements) All programs require a minimum of 120 credits for graduation, please note that some programs require a higher number of overall credits for graduation as per credit and course requirements. Program Requirements Please note that for the fulfillment of the additional Fairfield BLPS degree, six of the courses (18credits) in AUF BA curriculum must be taken through the Fairfield online course offering. The online courses are distributed throughout the 4-year program.

Program Requirements

Please note that for the fulfillment of the additional Fairfield BLPS degree, six of the courses (18credits) in AUF BA curriculum must be taken through the Fairfield online course offering. The online courses are distributed throughout the 4-year program.

Exchange Opportunity

An optional exchange opportunity is available for students wishing to integrate a US campus experience to their overall undergraduate experience. Upon admittance to the BLPS degree, students may subsequently apply for the exchange program that allows for 1 semester of study at the Fairfield campus in Connecticut, USA. Students must take a full semester credit load and choose coursework from the Fairfield Undergraduate Core Curriculum column of requirements.

The exchange is open to students of Junior or Senior standing. Please note that a maximum of four classes from the online requirements may be taken on campus in Connecticut.

Transferring to the Program

University-level students may apply to transfer into the bachelor's degree programs.

AUF certificatecareer program / AA students may automatically transfer their studies for approved programs.

How to Apply

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