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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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


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A summary of the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree follows. This summary incorporates regental and institutional requirements as well as requirements specific to the B.A. and B.S. degrees. All students must meet regental and institutional graduation requirements  in addition to College of Arts and Sciences requirements. Students should consult their academic advisor for guidance in fulfilling degree requirements.

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


Note:


Students who have taken substantial language courses in high school may be able to satisfy the language requirements by taking more advanced courses in that language at the University.  Contact the Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Philosophy for more information.

Natural Sciences 6-8 credit hours


Two courses with laboratories, totaling at least six credit 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


In addition, choose either Option A or Option B as listed below:


OPTION A


Non-ENGL General Education Humanities 3cr
Aesthetic Experience 3cr
Humanities 3cr

OPTION B


One-Year sequence of foreign language courses 8cr
Aesthetic Experience 3cr

Mathematics 5-10 credit hours


Choose either Option A or Option B as listed below:


OPTION A (5 credit hours):


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

OPTION B (10 credit hours):


Complete at least three credit hours from the following:

In addition, complete one of the Sequences listed below, totaling at least seven credit hours.


In addition, complete one of the Sequences listed below, totaling at least seven credit hours.

Natural Sciences 14 credit hours


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

The Challenge: Success and Happiness 3 credit hours


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