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In Prescott College’s undergraduate programs, “competence” is the term for major. Informed by advising documents, the degree plan specifies the courses making up the major and any additional courses taken to satisfy the College’s general education requirements.

Earning one degree with one competence


• 120 total credits

◦ 40 to 48 credits in the Major (half of these, 20 to 24 credits must be Upper Division coursework)

◦ 36 credits of General Education

• Minimum of 36 credits must be Upper Division coursework

• Components of General Education

• Approved Degree Plan

• Requisite coursework on degree plan

• Documented assessment of all college wide learning outcomes through general education

Earning one degree with double major


• 120 total credits

◦ 40 to 48 credits in each Competence (half of these - 20 to 24 - credits must be Upper Division coursework in each Major)

◦ 36 credits in General Education

• Minimum of 45 credits must be Upper Division coursework

• Components of General Education

• Approved Degree Plan

• Requisite coursework for major based on degree plan

• Documented assessment of all college wide learning outcomes through course work

Earning two degrees (BA and BAS)


• 150 total credits

◦ 40 to 48 credits in each degree/major (half of these - 20 to 24 - credits in each degree/major must be Upper Division coursework)

◦ 36 credits of General education

• Minimum of 60 credits must be Upper Division coursework

• Component of general education

• Approved Degree Plan

• Requisite coursework on degree plan

• Documented assessment of all college wide learning outcomes through general education

All students are invited to follow the suggested requirements for existing accredited degrees (listed below), with or without emphasis areas. Specific requirements for such degrees are found in departmental advising documents;

• BA in Adventure Education

• BA in Environmental Humanities

• BA in Critical Social Justice and Solidarity

• BA in Field Ecology and Conservation

• BA in Psychology

• BAS in Interdisciplinary Studies

Concentrations

Degree concentrations at Prescott College are intentional clusters of courses designed to provide students with flexible pathways that align with their learning goals. Our concentrations offer a transdisciplinary approach that invites students to engage deeply with topics while recognizing that learning doesn't always fit neatly within traditional disciplines. Concentrations are designed to cultivate critical thinking around systems change, resilience, and innovation, focusing on creating sustainable, equitable futures. With a flexible focus, students can develop skills to become though leaders and problem-solvers in dynamic, evolving fields.

All undergraduate concentrations are available to all Prescott College undergraduate students. Please note that course availability may vary due to scheduling rotations, and not all courses may be available each year. Please talk with your advisor to learn more.

Students may choose to complete one concentration with any major.

Undergraduate Concentrations

  • Adventure Education

  • Climate Justice

  • Education for Social Justice

  • Environmental Studies

  • Equity Studies in Outdoor Leadership

  • Natural History Interpretation

  • Marine Studies

  • Outdoor Leadership