Woods College of Advancing Studies
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The Woods College of Advancing Studies is one of the eight constituent schools of Boston College
and offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Having been established in 1929 shortly after the founding of Boston College Law School
that same year, it is the fourth oldest constituent school of Boston College.
The Woods College of Advancing Studies demands of its students the same high standards in academics, moral character and commitment to the betterment of society as is required of all of Boston College’s traditional undergraduate and graduate students. For this reason the same degree bestowed upon the students in The College of Arts and Science is awarded to students in The Woods College upon successful completion of their undergraduate work.
Students are also allowed to complete other majors or minors by registering for the necessary courses through the other constituent schools of Boston College.
, James A. Woods, S.J..
Boston College
Boston College is a private Jesuit research university located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. The main campus is bisected by the border between the cities of Boston and Newton. It has 9,200 full-time undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Its name reflects its early...
and offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Having been established in 1929 shortly after the founding of Boston College Law School
Boston College Law School
Boston College Law School is one of the six professional graduate schools at Boston College. Located approximately 1.5 miles from the main Boston College campus in Chestnut Hill, Boston College Law School is situated on a wooded campus in Newton, Massachusetts.With approximately 800 students and...
that same year, it is the fourth oldest constituent school of Boston College.
The Woods College of Advancing Studies demands of its students the same high standards in academics, moral character and commitment to the betterment of society as is required of all of Boston College’s traditional undergraduate and graduate students. For this reason the same degree bestowed upon the students in The College of Arts and Science is awarded to students in The Woods College upon successful completion of their undergraduate work.
Bachelor of Arts
The Woods College of Advancing Studies offers numerous undergraduate degree programs, including:- American Studies
- Communication
- Computer Information Technology
- Corporate Systems
- Criminal and Social Justice
- Economics
- English
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Sociology
Students are also allowed to complete other majors or minors by registering for the necessary courses through the other constituent schools of Boston College.
Core undergraduate requirement
For all undergraduate degrees offered at the Woods College of Advancing Studies there is a core requirement program that must also be fulfilled by the student in addition to concentration-specific courses.Corporate Systems Major
The Corporate Systems major requires completion of the distribution core and a professional studies certificate area focusing on essential knowledge professionals must master. The professional studies areas are Accounting, Communication, Criminal and Social Justice, Finance, Information Technology, Management or Marketing.Master of Science
The Woods College of Advancing Studies offers a Master of Science Program in Administrative Studies. This program focuses producing students who can face the challenges of decision-making and troubleshooting in the workplace, and utilizes the case study approach as well as simulations.Dedication
In May 2002 the College of Advancing Studies was dedicated in honor of its DeanDean (education)
In academic administration, a dean is a person with significant authority over a specific academic unit, or over a specific area of concern, or both...
, James A. Woods, S.J..