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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Degree Requirements - College of Arts and Sciences (B.A./B.S.)


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(All students must meet regental and institutional graduation requirements in addition to Arts & Sciences requirements. Students should consult their academic advisor.)

Distribution Requirements: A summary of the divisional distribution and common degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree follows:

Bachelor of Arts


English Composition 6 credit hours


Oral Communication 3 credit hours


Social Sciences 12 credit hours


Must be in at least two disciplines.

Humanities-Fine Arts 23 credit hours


  • Non-Language Humanities  3cr

  • Aesthetic Experience  3cr

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  • Remaining hours must include:

  • Language other than English (French, German, Greek, Lakota, Latin, or Spanish) 14cr

Note:


Students who have taken substantial language courses in high school may be able to satisfy the language requirements by taking the second year courses in that language at the University.

Mathematics 3 credit hours


Must include at least:

Natural Sciences 8 credit hours


Two sequential laboratory courses which total up to 8 hours in one of the following disciplines: biology, chemistry, earth sciences, or physics (including astronomy).

The Challenge: Success and Happiness 3 credit hours


Bachelor of Science


English Composition 6 credit hours


Oral Communication 3 credit hours


Social Sciences 12 credit hours


Must be in at least two disciplines.

Humanities 12-14 credit hours


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    And-select one sequence below:

     

    Non-ENGL General Education Humanities  3cr

  • Aesthetic Experience  3cr

  • Humanities  3cr

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    Or

     

    One-year sequence of foreign language courses 8cr

    Aesthetic Experience 3cr

Mathematics 10 credit hours


In order to complete the mathematics requirement for a BS degree a student must choose one of the Options listed below:

OPTION A:


Complete the following course with a grade of “C” or better.

OPTION B:


Seven credit hours of sequential mathematic courses to be selected from the Sequence options listed below:

Additional Mathematics Requirement


At least three credit hours from the following:

Natural Sciences 14 credit hours


Four courses in two or more disciplines, including up to eight hours of sequential laboratory science in one discipline.

The Challenge: Success and Happiness 3 credit hours


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