Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Science Degree Requirement Checklist

For students matriculating in Fall 2005 or later

I. FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION

____ ENG 110 College Writing
____ MATH 101 OR a college-level algebra, pre-calculus or calculus course
Some majors may have specific math course requirements; check the catalogue
____ COMMS 101 Speech
____ PHIL 101 Logic: The Practice of Critical Thinking
____ Computer Competency (as determined by student’s major)
____ Foreign Language (minimum of two semesters of one language)
For a B.S., at least 6 credits in one language; for a B.A., 16 credits in one language, or 14 credits in one and 8 in a second. High school coursework may fulfill the requirement, but credit is not given unless the student wishes to earn retroactive credit; see FOREIGN LANGUAGE.

II. FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN LEARNING

____ An F1 course in literature. Pre-req is ENG 110
____ An F2 course in the history and appreciation of one of the fine arts: art, music, film or theatre
____ An F3 studio experience course in one of the fine arts: art, dance, music, theatre, creative writing
____ An F4 course in one of the social sciences: anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, sociology
____ An F5 sequence of two courses in one of the natural sciences, including experimental study
____ An F6 course in history
____ An F7 course in philosophy other than PHIL 101 Logic. Pre-req is PHIL 101.
____ An F8 course in religious studies

III. HUMAN ISSUES STUDY

____ Human Issues Seminar(s) (3-4 credits), OR
____ Independent study on a Human Issues topic (min. 3 credits)

IV. MAJOR

Students should obtain a checklist of requirements for their major from the specific school or department.

Also required: A minimum of 120 credits & a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Some majors may require more credits and a higher GPA for completion of the degree.

*Students are responsible for knowing and fulfilling all the requirements of their degree program