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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES


Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS)
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Art (BA)
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Art with All Level Certification (BA)
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Biology (BA)
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Biology with Grades 8th -12th Certification (BA)
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Communication (BA)
Bachelor of Arts with a major in English (BA)
Bachelor of Arts with a major in English with Grades 8th -12th Certification in English Language Arts and Reading (BA)
Bachelor of Arts with a major in History (BA)
Bachelor of Arts with a major in History with Grades 8th - 12th Certification (BA)
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Latin American Studies (BA)
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Mathematics (BA)
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Mathematics with Grades 8 -12th Certification (BA)
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Music (BA)
Bachelor of Music with a major in Music (BM)
Bachelor of Music with a major in Music with All Level Certification (BM)
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Physical Science (BA)
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Political Science (BA)
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology (BA)
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Sociology (BA)
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Spanish (BA)
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Spanish with Grades 8th - 12th Certification Option I (BA)
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Urban Studies (BA)
Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology (BS)
Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ)
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in English Language Arts and Reading with Grades 4th - 8th Certification (BSIS)
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in English Language Arts and Social Studies with Grades 4th - 8th Certification (BSIS)
Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental Science (BS)
Bachelor of Science with a major in Mathematics (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in Mathematics with Grades 4th - 8th Certification (BSIS)
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in Science with Grades 4th-8th Certification (BSIS)
Bachelor of Science in Science with a major in Science with Grades 8th -12th Certification (BS)
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in Social Studies with Grades 4th - 8th Certification (BSIS)
Bachelor of Science with a major in Social Studies with Grades 8th -12th Certification (BS)
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

MINORS
Anthropology Military Science
Art History Music
Biology Philosophy
Chemistry Physics
Communication Political Science
Computer Science Psychology
Creative Writing Rhetoric and Composition
Criminal Justice
 Social Work
Dance Sociology
English Spanish
Enviromental Science Spanish-English Linguistics
Geography Studio Art
Geology Theatre Arts
Gerontology Translation of English & Spanish
History Wildlife Management
Latin American Studies Urban Studies
Mathematics Women's and Gender Studies
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 








SEE APPENDIX B FOR COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MINORS AVAILABLE.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (COAS)
The College of Arts and Sciences is the University’s largest and most comprehensive academic unit. The College enjoys a broad mission in teaching, research, creative activities, and service to our international community. The College prepares students to:

Our graduate programs produce quality professionals with advanced technical and research skills who are dedicated to their discipline and have a desire to improve society.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES:
See Academic Regulations-Undergraduate for specific TAMIU regulations.

COMBINED BA/MA DEGREE
Undergraduate students with majors in English, History, Political Science or Sociology may pursue a combined BA/MA program. Students with an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher and a field GPA of 3.5 or higher (after completing at least six 3000-4000 level SCH; 9 SCH in Political Science with 3 SCH at the 3000-4000 level) may apply for admission to the Master of Arts program during their junior year. Students accepted into the program will begin taking graduate courses during the senior year. Students must attain a "B" in their coursework to remain in and continue the combined program.

Students will need to complete all admission requirements to the program during their junior year. This includes: Application to the University for admission to graduate study, submission of an official copy of the student’s undergraduate transcript and two letters of recommendation to the Director of Graduate Studies. One letter of recommendation must be from the student’s faculty advisor and the other from another faculty member. The GRE requirement for the Combined BA/MA will be waived so long as the student maintains continuous registration (fall and spring semesters) through completion of the MA program. The GRE waiver applies to the Combined BA/MA only. Interruption of progress toward the degree may result in the requirement to reapply to the program and include meeting the GRE requirement.

Students seeking the BA/MA degree in English, Political Science or Sociology may count nine SCH of graduate coursework taken during the senior year toward both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. Students electing to complete the BA/MA in English or Sociology are eligible for either the thesis or non-thesis option; in the non-thesis option, unlike the traditional non-thesis MA in English or Sociology, there is no minor curriculum requirement. (That is, either15 SCH ENGL/SOCI graduate courses + 9 SCH double-counted ENGL/SOCI graduate courses + 6 SCH thesis hours = 30 SCH for the English/Sociology MA Thesis Plan; or 27 SCH ENGL/SOCI graduate courses + 9 ENGL/SOCI double-counted graduate courses = 36 SCH for the English/Sociology MA Non-Thesis Plan.)

Students seeking the BA/MA degree in History may count six SCH of graduate coursework taken during the senior year toward both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. Students electing to complete the BA/MA in History are eligible for either the thesis or non-thesis option; in the non-thesis option, unlike the traditional non-thesis MA in History, there is no minor curriculum requirement. (That is, either18 SCH HIST graduate courses + 6 SCH double-counted HIST graduate courses + 6 SCH thesis hours = 30 SCH for the History MA Thesis Plan; or 30 SCH HIST graduate courses + 6 HIST double-counted graduate courses = 36 SCH for the History MA Non-Thesis Plan.)

Teacher Certification
Students pursuing a Bachelors degree in the College of Arts and Sciences may include teacher certification for Grades 4-8 or Grades 8-12. Teacher certification in Grades 4-8 is available in the following specialization areas: English Language Arts and Reading, Composite Social Studies, or English Language Arts and Reading/Social Studies. Teacher certification in Grades 8-12 is offered in the following areas: English Language Arts and Reading, History, Social Studies, and Spanish.

Students interested in earning a degree with Teacher Certification must declare their intention to do so in the Registrar's Office by completing the required paperwork. Degree plans leading to Teacher Certification may be obtained in the Registrar's Office or in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Students may contact the Certification Office for information about requirements for Teacher Certification. Additional information is included in the introduction section of the College of Education in this catalog.

LANGUAGE CERTIFICATION IN SPANISH
Students wishing to enhance career and personal opportunities are encouraged to develop and refine their reading, writing, and speaking skills in Spanish. As a means of officially recognizing high levels of proficiency in the Spanish language for non-Spanish majors or Spanish minors, the University awards a special notation of "Language Certification in Spanish" on transcripts of those undergraduate or graduate students in any major who complete the following Spanish courses with an overall 3.00 grade point average

       
  Spanish 2320   Grammar and Composition
  Spanish 3317   Spanish Linguistics
  Spanish 4310   Advanced Grammar and Composition
  Spanish 4390   Spanish for Professional Purposes
       

Students who complete these courses with the requisite grade point average must request of the registrar that "Language Certification in Spanish" be noted on their transcripts.

Bachelor of Social Work
The mission of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program is to prepare students for entry-level social work generalist practice. The program is open to qualified students who have a liberal arts background and who are committed to promoting the well being of all people and to pursuing economic and social justice. Social and economic justice is the special focus of the program. The effects of injustice and oppression for people living along the border of Texas and Mexico are emphasized throughout the curriculum.

Generalist social work practice consists of the use of a common body of knowledge and a common skill base linked by a common set of values that is used in all fields of practice, transcends method of practice, and is applied on the macro, mezzo and micro level of practice.

Completion of the Bachelor of Social Work degree does not constitute or guarantee licensure. Students interested in acquiring the appropriate level of State License after graduation must contact the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners.

The Social Work program is currently in candidacy status and making steady progress toward seeking accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education.

Requirements for Admission to the Bachelor of Social Work Program
The Social Work Program at Texas A&M International University in Laredo maintains two classifications of undergraduate students enrolled in its program: pre-social work majors and social work majors. Any student who is admitted to the University with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and is in good standing with the University may enroll in or transfer into the Social Work Program as a pre-social work major. It is recommended that students attending other colleges or universities who plan to receive a BSW degree from Texas A&M International University transfer the second semester of the sophomore year. This will give students one semester of transition, the ability to complete SOCW 2361, an opportunity to become acquainted with the faculty of the Program and to let the Program know of any special needs prior to applying for admission to the pre-social work major. All pre-social work and social work majors are considered social work students and are under the auspices of the Social Work Program.

Admission to the Pre-Social Work Major
Admission to the Social Work Major is a two-tiered process, beginning with admission to the Pre-Social Work Major. In addition to meeting the University's admission requirements, prior to admission to the pre-social work major (pre-minor), students seeking a degree in Social Work must:

  1. Submit an application packet petitioning for admission to the pre-major containing:
 

A personal statement describing reason for the student's interest in the profession.
A discussion of the personal qualities that indicate that social work will be an appropriate choice of profession.
An official transcript indicating a GPA of at least 2.0.
Three sealed letters of reference from sources such as work supervisors, former instructors, or supervisors of volunteer work.
A criminal background check report obtained from the police department.

  1. Complete an interview with the Social Work Program Director. After a successful interview with the Social Work Program Director, the student is sent a letter of admission to the pre-social work major and may then take the first even course in the professional social work curriculum.

Admission to the Social Work Major
The student must submit a formal request to be admitted to the major. Upon completion of the first seven courses in the professional social work curriculum (SOCW 2361, 3301, 3302, 3303, 3304, 3305 AND 3306), a student may apply to become a social work major.

In order to be admitted into the major, the student must:

  1. Have completed at least 45 semester hours of college coursework.
  2. Have completed at least 30 hours of liberal arts work as specified in the degree plan.
  3. Have either a minimum overall university grade point average of 2.0 or a minimum grade point average over 2.5 on
    courses transferred from another institution of higher learning.
  4. Have a minimum 2.5 grade point average in each of the social work prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C (2.0) in each: SOCW 2361, 3301, 3302, 3303, 3304, 3305 , 3306.
  5. Demonstrate qualities of emotional and professional preparedness for work with clients. These include but are not limited to: communication skills (oral and written), interpersonal skills, cognitive and physical skills; emotional and mental stability (stress management, emotional and mental capacity); professional performance skills (commitment, behavior, self awareness, ethical conduct).
  6. Have completed an application for admission to the social work major using the forms available in the Social Work Program Office.
  7. Have submitted the following to the Director of the Undergraduate Program by the deadline in the BSW Handbook.
    1. A completed application for admission to the Professional Curriculum.
    2. A completed personal statement following the Program guidelines.
    3. At least two recommendations from social service agency supervisors knowledgeable about the student's performance in the required SOCW 2361 and SOCW 3301 volunteer experiences. (The student must present two different experiences that total at least 85 hours of direct client contact). If SOCW 2361 or equivalent was transferred into the program from another institution, at least two completed recommendation forms from professionals in the field and documentation showing successful completion of at least 45 hours of supervised volunteer experience involving direct contact with clients in a human services organization are required.
    4. Official transcripts from all colleges if not already in the student's file.
    5. Score reports for any credit earned by examination.
  8. Complete an interview with Program Director and Faculty of the BSW Program.
Acceptance of the applicant into the major is contingent on both academic performance and commitment to suitability for general social work practice. The decision of the program faculty is final, subject to appropriate review procedures as outlined in the University Student Handbook.

PRE-LAW STUDENTS
To be eligible for admission to law school the student must have completed a baccalaureate degree. In addition, each applicant to law school must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). This test is usually taken during October of the senior year. While law schools consider a variety of factors, the LSAT score and undergraduate performance are generally given the most weight in determining which applicants will be admitted to a given law school.

The first two years of study for pre-law students are similar to the core curriculum courses taken by all students at Texas A&M International University. The final two years will be used to fulfill the remaining requirements of an undergraduate degree.

Law schools do not require that students select any particular major or sequence of courses as undergraduates. However, according to the Association of American Law Schools, a prelegal education should emphasize oral and written communication skills, a critical understanding of social institutions, and analytical thinking. Therefore, with regard to the selection of appropriate electives, pre-law students should seek the advice of a pre-law advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences.

The following courses are some of those recommended as electives for the pre-law student: BA 3310, COMM 4323, ECO 1301 PSCI 3311, PSCI 3312, PSCI 4311, PSCI 4326 or any 3000-4000 level English course.

In addition to helping pre-law students with the selection of course electives, the pre-law advisor can assist students in obtaining information about particular law schools, LSAT preparation, and the activities of the pre-law student organization.

Pre-Medical and pre-Dental Program
Students seeking to qualify for entrance to professional schools in medicine or dentistry are encouraged to meet regularly with an assigned pre-health career advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences. Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental advisors can tailor individual degree plans to meet the specific entrance requirements for each discipline and professional school.

The vast majority of students entering medical or dental school must complete four-years of college work. The curriculum offered by the College of Arts and Sciences provides a solid foundation in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. However, a student does not have to major in biology or chemistry to meet medical and dental school prerequisites as long as the student successfully completes the following courses:

 

         
  Cell & Molecular Biology   4 SCH  
  General Zoology   4 SCH  
  General Botany   4 SCH  
  General Chemistry I & II   8 SCH  
  Organic Chemistry I & II   8 SCH  
  University/College Physics I and II   8 SCH  
  Calculus I   4 SCH  
  English   6 SCH  
         

Students are encouraged to discuss their application plans during their sophomore year, and to take Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), Dental Admission Test (DAT), or any of the appropriate professional entrance examinations, in April of their junior year.

DISCUSSION SECTION
In selected laboratory courses, under the course description segment, a discussion section may be indicated. This is in-class discussion in lieu of a formal laboratory.

BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree is an inverted degree program specifically designed to allow individuals who hold an Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences degree from an accredited institution with a major in a technical/vocational area the opportunity to obtain a baccalaureate degree without the significant loss of credits that normally
occurs in pursuing a traditional degree. The degree is designed to afford academic depth to individuals who possess recognized competency in an occupational or technical field. Thirty (30) hours of vocational/technical field courses will be used as part of the lower-level requirements at the freshman/sophomore level. In some instances individuals may be granted vocational/technical field credit for work experience. This is not intended as a teacher preparation degree.

*See the University Core Curriculum Requirements in Appendix A for approved list of course options. Note: At least 45 hours must be at the advanced level.

The BAAS degree will be awarded to individuals who complete the following requirements:

CORE CURRICULUM* 42 SCH
   
MATH ELECTIVE 3 SCH
   
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE1 3 SCH
   
COMPOSITE SPECIALIZATION 33 SCH
   
Language and Literature: ENGL 3347 or 4309 and ENGL 3339 or ENGL 4347  
and one advanced course in either English except ENGL 3301  
   
Political Science: PSCI 3311/3312/3345  
(For History, Political Science and Urban Studies Track: PSCI 3311 ,3312, 3320)  
   
History and Geography - GEOG 3350, HIST 3302, 3310, 3351, 4302 , 4367  
(for History, Political Science and Urban Studies Track: GEOG 3350/3351, HIST 3302, 3310)  
   
Anthropology and Sociology - Two courses chosen from:  
ANTH 3304, 3306, 3351, 4301, SOCI 3302, 3307, 4301, 4370  
   
Psychology - Two courses chosen from: PSYC 3301/3305/4305/4307/4314  
(Prerequisite required)  
   
TRACK SPECIALIZATION** 18 SCH
Tracks chosen from: Accounting, Banking and Finance, History, Management Information Systems,  
Political Science, Urban Studies, or Wildlife Management  
   
VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL FIELD 30 SCH
   
TOTAL  129 SCH


** Tracks

Accounting:
Banking&Finance:
History:
Four courses from the following groups with at least one
course in each group. Group I: HIST 4316, 4317, 4318,
4367, 4368. Group II: HIST 3370, 3380, 3385, 4364, 4390
Management Information Systems:
MIS 2350, 3310 and four courses from MIS
3320, MIS 3330, MIS 3340, MIS 3350, MIS 3399, MIS
4399 or any approved MIS elective.
Political Science:
PSCI 3310, 4320, 4335 and three courses from any 3000-
4000 level PSCI electives.
Urban Studies:
GEOG 1303, 2301 and four courses chosen from GEOG/
HIST 4395, PSCI 4345, SOCI 3316, URBS 4301, GEOG/
HIST 3352, GEOG 3353, PSCI 3345, PSCI 4350, SOCI
4317.
Wildlife Management:
BIOL 1413, 2430, 3410, 3385 and one course from BIOL
3407, 3410, 3413, 4401, 4402, 4404, 4408, 4430, ENSC
4310. Students pursuing the BAAS degree with the Wildlife
Management track must choose BIOL 1411/1011 and BIOL 1413/1013 as part of the Core Curriculum.

 

PROGRAMS OF STUDY
BACHELOR OF ARTS

Degree Requirements for the BA with Major in Art

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”.
  3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
  4. Major: 48 SCH including ARTS 1303, 1304, 1311, 1312, 1316, 1317, 3353, and 4333; 6 SCH selected from ARTS 2316, 2323, 2326, 2333, 2346, 2356; 12 SCH selected from ARTS 3308, 3309, 3324, 3335, 3365, 4301, 4303, 4304, 4324, 4361, 4365.; and 6 SCH selected from ARTS 3310, 3330, 3352.
  5. Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix B.
  6. General Electives: 9 SCH at the 3000-4000 level.

 

Degree Requirements for the BA with Major in Art with All Level Certification

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”.
  3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
  4. Major: 48 SCH including ARTS 1303, 1304, 1311, 1312, 1316, 1317, 3353, and 4333; 6 SCH selected from ARTS 2316, 2323, 2326, 2333, 2346, 2356; 12 SCH selected from ARTS 3308, 3309, 3324, 3335, 3365, 4301, 4303, 4304, 4324, 4361, 4365; and 6 SCH selected from ARTS 3310, 3330, 3352.
  5. Professional Development: 21 SCH including: EDCI 3301, 3305, 3309, 4993 and EDDP 4324.
  6. Support Area: 3 SCH of EDRD 3320.
  7. General Electives: 6 SCH at the 3000-4000 level.

 

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Biology

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 126 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation".
  3. Math: 4 SCH, designated as MATH 2412.
  4. Major: 27 SCH and the 16 SCH of BIOL 1411, 1413 and 1421 taken as part of the core. Advanced requirements include BIOL 3410, 3413, 4170 and 22 SCH selected from BIOL 3403, 3404, 3405, 3406, 3407, 3412, 3414, 3422, 3451, 4170, 4401, 4402, 4404, 4408, 4409, 4420, 4371-4471, 4173-4473, ENSC 3310, 4170, 4173-4473, 4310 or 4430. BIOL 4173-4473 may be repeated for up to 8 SCH of credit within the degree program.
  5. Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix B.
  6. Supporting Sciences Curriculum: 24 SCH including CHEM 1411, 1412, 2423, 2425, PHYS 1301/1101, and PHYS 1302/1102. The hours for the minor electives are based on a chemistry minor. If another minor is chosen, other electives will need to be used to complete the 18 SCH minor which is defined as one discipline with at least twelve hours at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix B for approved list of minors.
  7. Electives: 3 SCH at the 3000-4000 level.

 

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Biology with Grades 8-12 Certification

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 126 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation".
  3. Math: 8 SCH designated as MATH 2412 and 2413.
  4. Major: 40 SCH and the 8 SCH of BIOL 1406 and 1411 taken as part of the core. Additional lower-level requirements include BIOL 1413 and 2421. Advanced requirements include BIOL 3410 and 3413 and 24 SCH selected from BIOL 3403, 3404, 3405, 3406, 3407, 3412, 3414, 3422, 3451, 4170, 4401, 4402, 4404, 4408, 4409, 4420, 4371-4471, 4173-4473, ENSC 3310, 4170, 4173-4473, 4310 or 4430. BIOL 4173-4473 may be repeated for up to 8 SCH of credit within the degree program.
  5. Supporting Field: 12 SCH in one discipline. CHEM 1411, 1412 and 2423 strongly suggested.
  6. Professional Development: 21 SCH including: EDCI 3301, 3305, 3309, 4993 and EDDP 4324.
  7. Support Area: 3 SCH of EDRD 3320.

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Communication

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 126 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”.
  3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
  4. Communication: 3 SCH Select from ENGL 2311 or SPCH 1311.
  5. Major: 42 SCH including: COMM 3300, 3310, 4340, 4350, 4360 and 27 SCH selected from remaining COMM courses with at least 15 SCH at the 3000-4000 level. COMM 3321 may be replaced with MGT 3320. COMM 3326 and 3327 may be taken up to three times each for credit within the degree program.
  6. Concentration in Media Production (optional): Will be earned if 18 Sch of the work done for the major (see #5) are taken from COMM 2324, 2331, 2332, 2333, 3327, 3331, 3332, 3333 or 4330 (if subject is media production). Students desiring a Concentration in Media Production noted on their transcript must request it on their Application for Graduation.
  7. Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix B.
  8. General Electives: 18 SCH, at least 12 SCH of which must be at the 3000-4000 level.

 

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in English

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 126 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”.
  3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
  4. Major: 51 SCH including ENGL 4355, ENGL 4399; Histories of Literature: 6 SCH (in addition to the survey of literature course taken as part of the Core Curriculum) selected from the following ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332 or 2333; Language Studies: ENGL 3361, ENGL 3339 and either ENGL 3347 or 4309; Major Authors: ENGL 4301; American Literature: 3 SCH from ENGL 3303, 4332 or 4333; 3 SCH from ENGL 4323 or 4324; and 3 SCH from ENGL 3303, 3309, 3329, 4323, 4324, 4332, 4333, 4337, or 4398 (when topic is American); British Literature: 3 SCH from ENGL 4325, 4327 or 4328; 3 SCH from ENGL 4329, 4330, or 4331; and 3 SCH from ENGL 4306, 4325, 4327, 4328, 4329, 4330, 4331, 4336, or 4398 (when the topic is British); Advanced English Electives: 9 SCH from 3000-4000 level ENGL courses.
  5. Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix B.
  6. General Electives: 12 SCH, at least six of which must be at the 3000-4000 level.
  7. BA/MA Option: See Combined BA/MA Programs in this section.

 

Degree Requirements for the BA in English with Grades 8th-12th Certification in English Language Arts and Reading

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 132 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”.
  3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
  4. Major: 54 SCH including ENGL 3310, 3361, 3339, 4301, 4390 and 4399; Histories of Literature: (in addition to the survey of literature course taken as part of the core curriculum) 9 SCH selected from ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332 or 2333; Language Studies: 3 SCH selected from ENGL 3347 or 4309; and 15 SCH selected from any 3000-4000 level ENGL course with the exception of ENGL 3301, 3310, 3323, 3324, and 3325. Reading: EDRD 3309, 3320 and 4303.
  5. Supporting Field: 12 SCH chosen from the same discipline.
  6. Professional Development: 21 SCH including: EDCI 3301, 3305, 3309, 4993 and EDDP 4324.

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in History

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 126 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”.
  3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
  4. Social/Behavioral Science Elective: 3 SCH selected from HIST 3350/3351.
  5. Geography: 3 SCH designated as GEOG 1303.
  6. Major: 39 SCH including HIST 2321, 2322, 3302, 3310; 9 SCH chosen from HIST 3301, 3320, 3330, 3392, 3393, 3394, or 4391; 6 SCH chosen from HIST 3342, 4302, 4320, 4330, or 4340; 6 SCH chosen from 4316, 4317, 4318, 4366, 4367, 4368; 6 SCH chosen from HIST 3370, 3380, 3385, 4364, or 4390.
  7. Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix B.
  8. General Electives: 18 SCH at the 3000-4000 level.

    BA/MA Option: See Combined BA/MA Programs in this section.

Degree Requirements for the BA in History with Grades 8th-12th Certification

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 129 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”.
  3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
  4. Major: 48 SCH Including GEOG 1303, HIST 2321, 2322, 3302, 3310, 3351, and SOST 4392; 6 SCH chosen from HIST 3301, 3320, 3392, 3393, 3394, 4391; 6 SCH chosen from HIST 3342, 4302, 4320, 4330, 4340; 12 SCH chosen from HIST 4317, 4318, 4366, 4367, 4368; and 3 SCH chosen from HIST 3370, 3380, 3385, 4364, 4390.
  5. Supporting Field: 12 SCH chosen from “the same discipline”. May be Reading or any discipline offered in the College of Arts and Sciences.
  6. Support Area: 3 SCH designated as EDRD3320.
  7. Professional Development: 21 SCH including EDCI 3301, 3305, 3309, 4993, and EDDP 4324.

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Latin American Studies

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 126 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”. (Note: SPAN 2311 and SPAN 2312 are required in the foreign language core requirement for this degree.)
  3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
  4. Foundation Studies: 36 SCH including ANTH 3302, ARTS 3310 (prerequisite 1301, 1303 or 1304 or consent of instructor), ECO 3325 (prerequisite ECO 2301 or consent of instructor), HIST 3330, GEOG 3352, LAS 4302, PSCI 3308, SOCI/ANTH 3308, SPAN 2320, 3317, 4310, 4390.
  5. Concentration: 15 SCH from one of the following tracks: Latin American Languages and Literature - SPAN 2323, 2325, 3305, 4303, 4309, 4317, 4340, 4350, 4351, 4393; PORT 1311, 1312, 3301, 3324; FREN 1311, 1312, 2311, 2312. Social Sciences - ANTH 2302, 2346, 3304, 3306, 3351, 4301; GEOG 3350, 3353, 4395; HIST 3301, 3310,; PSCI 3310, 3340, 3345, 3350, 4307, 4309, 4335,; SOCI 3307, 3371, 4371. Business and Economics - BA 3320, CIS 3310, ECO 2301, 2302, 4340, 4350, 4370, 4390, FIN 3310, 3320, MGT 4351 (prerequisite MGT 3310).
  6. Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix B.
  7. General Electives: 12 SCH, at least 6 of which must be at the 3000-4000 level.

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Mathematics

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 123 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation".
  3. Major: 51 SCH and the 3 SCH of Mathematics taken as part of the core. Lower-level requirements include MATH 2413, 2414 2415 and COSC 2301. Advanced requirements include MATH 3310, 3330, 3360, 3365, 4310, 4335 and 21 SCH at least 18 SCH of which must be selected from any 4000 level MATH courses (excluding MATH 4390).
  4. Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix B.
  5. Electives: 12 SCH, at the 3000-4000 level.

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Mathematics with Grades 8-12 Certification

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 126 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation".
  3. Major: 48 SCH and the 3 SCH of Mathematics taken as part of the core. Lower-level requirements include MATH 2413, 2414 2415 and COSC 2301. Advanced requirements include MATH 3310, 3325, 3330, 3360, 3365, 4310, 4335, 4390 and 12 SCH at least 9 of which must be selected from any 4000 level MATH courses.
  4. Supporting Field: 12 SCH in one discipline selected from Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Environmental Science or Physics.
  5. Professional Development: 21 SCH including: EDCI 3301, 3305, 3309, 4993 and EDDP 4324.
  6. Support Area: 3 SCH of EDRD 3320.

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Music

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 128 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation. The 3 SCH of Visual/Performing Arts must be selected from ARTS or DANC only.
  3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
  4. Major: 62 SCH of MUSI, MUAP and MUEN courses as follows. 40 SCH of MUSI to include MUSI 1181, 1182, 1211, 1212, 1216, 1217, 1302, 1307, 2181, 2182, 2211, 2212, 2216, 2217, 3253; 6 SCH chosen from MUSI 3300, 3301, 3302; 3 SCH chosen from MUSI 3346 or 3347 with a grade of “C” or better; and one course selected from MUSI 3307, 4301 or 4346. All Aural Training and Music Theory courses must be passed with a “C” or better. 12 SCH of MUAP in the Principal Area and MUAP 4005. 8 SCH of MUEN Performance Music Ensemble is required.
  5. Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix B.
  6. Visual and Performing Arts Elective: 3 SCH approved by the music studies advisor.
  7. Other requirements: Must audition with a full time faculty of the major performance area. Must complete a minimum of 6 semesters (with at least 8 SCH at the 3000-4000 level) in the same principle area.

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Physical Science

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 124 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation".
  3. Major: 61 SCH and CHEM 1411, 1412 and MATH 2413 taken as part of the core with 1 SCH excess. Lower-level requirements include CHEM 2423, 2425, PHYS 2325, 2125, 2326 and 2126, MATH 2414 and 2415. Advanced requirements include MATH 3330, CHEM 3405, 3431, 3432, PHYS 3305, 3310, 3315, 3320, 3325, 4305 and PHYS
    4399.
  4. Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix B.
  5. Electives: 3 SCH.

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Political Science

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 126 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation".
  3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
  4. Major: 39 SCH including PSCI 3301, 3310, 3311, 3320, 4320, 4335, 4351 and eighteen SCH of any 3000-4000 level Political Science courses.
  5. Geography: 3 SCH designated as GEOG 1303.
  6. Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix B.
  7. General Electives: 21 SCH, at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level.
  8. BA/MA Option: See Combined BA/MA Programs in this section.

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Psychology

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 127 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”.
  3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
  4. Communication: 3 SCH designated as SPCH 1311.
  5. Major: 49 SCH including PSYC 2301, 2312, 2317, 3102, 3302 4301 and 4325; 3 SCH from PSYC 4321 or 4399; 9 SCH from PSYC 3301, 3303, 3307, 3315, and 4318; 3 SCH from PSYC 3304, 3310, 4305, or 4307; 6 SCH from 4303, 4308, 4310, 4314 and 4315; 6 SCH from any 3000 or 4000 level PSYC courses not previously taken.
  6. Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix B.
  7. General Electives: 12 SCH including ENGL 2311 and 9 SCH at the 3000-4000 level.

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Sociology

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”.
  3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
  4. Communication: 3 SCH designated as SPCH 1311.
  5. Major: 48 SCH. including SOCI 1301, 1306, 3304, 3305, 3316, 4301, 4310, 4311, 4317 and 4380; 21 SCH from SOCI 2310, 3301, 3302, 3306, 3307, 3325, 3336, 3339, 3371, 4316, 4320, 4325, 4330, 4365, 4367, 4370, 4375, 4390, or ANTH 3351. SOCI 4375 may be repeated when topic changes.
  6. Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix B.
  7. Electives: 6 SCH at the 3000-4000 level from behavioral and social sciences, health sciences, Criminal Justice, Women or Gender Studies, or other advanced course approved by advisor.
  8. BA/MA Option: See Combined BA/MA Programs in this section.

 

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Spanish

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 126 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for
    Graduation”.
  3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
  4. Second Romance Language: 6 SCH selected from the same Romance Language (French, Latin, or Portuguese).
  5. Major: 51 SCH including SPAN 2311, 2312, 2320, 2327, 3333, 4312, 4303, 4310 and 4399; 3 SCH selected from SPAN 2321 or 3322; 3 SCH selected from SPAN 3323 or 2326; and 18 SCH selected from any other 3000-4000 SPAN courses.
  6. Concentration in Translation (optional): Will be earned if a student minors in Translation of English and Spanish and takes SPAN 4380, 4381, 4382, 4383, 4384 and 4385
  7. Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix B.
  8. General Electives: 6 SCH, at least three of which must be at the 3000-4000 level from any department within the College of Arts and Science.

Degree Requirements for the BA in Spanish with Secondary Certification

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 132 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”. (Note: SPAN 2313 and SPAN 2315 are required in the foreign language core requirement for this degree.)
  3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
  4. Second Romance Language: 6 SCH selected from the same discipline (FREN, LATN or PORT)
  5. Major: 45 SCH including SPAN 2320 and 2327; 3 SCH from SPAN 2321 or 3322; 3 SCH selected from SPAN 3323 or 2326; 3 SCH selected from SPAN 3317 or 4312; 15 SCH selected from SPAN 3303, 4303, 4310, 4311 and 4399; 15 SCH selected from any SPAN at the 3000-4000 level.
  6. Supporting Field: 12 SCH chosen from “the same discipline”. May select Reading or any discipline offered in the College of Arts and Sciences.
  7. Professional Development: 21 SCH including EDCI 3301, 3305, 3309, 4993, and EDDP4324.
  8. Support Area: 3 SCH designated as EDRD 4303.

 

Degree Requirements for the BA with a Major in Urban Studies

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 126 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”.
  3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
  4. Research Methods in Social Sciences: 3 SCH selected from CRIJ 3305, PSCI 3301 or SOCI 3305.
  5. Major: 39-40 SCH including GEOG 1303, GEOG/HIST/URBS 4395, PSCI 4345, SOCI 3316, URBS 2301, 3301, 3302, 4301 and 4305; 12-13 SCH from ECO 1301, ENSC 2410, GIS 2301, SOCI 4310 or SOCI 4317.
  6. Geography: 6 SCH from GEOG 3350, 3352, 3353,
  7. Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix B.
  8. General Electives: 15 SCH, at least nine of which must be at the 3000-4000 level.

Degree Requirements for the Bachelor of Music

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 126 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”. The 3 SCH of Visual/Performing Arts must be selected from ARTS, DANC, MUAP, MUEN, or MUSI.
  3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
  4. Major: 81 SCH of MUSI, MUAP and MUEN courses as follows. 51 SCH of MUSI to include MUSI 1181, 1182, 1211, 1212, 1216, 1217, 1302, 1307, 2181, 2182, 2211, 2212, 2216, 2217, 3253, 3254, 3300, 3301, 3302, 4346; 3346 and 3347 with a grade of “C” or better; 3 SCH selected from MUSI 3307 or 4301. All Aural Training and Music Theory courses must be passed with a “C” or better. 18 SCH of MUAP to include 16 SCH in the Principal Area, 2 SCH in Non Principal area and MUAP 4005. 8 SCH of MUEN Performance Music Ensemble is required. 4 SCH of MUED selected from MUED 1266, 1268, 1283, 1288, 1289 or 3233.
  5. Other requirements: Must pass the piano proficiency exam, and must audition with a full-time faculty of the major performance area.

Degree Requirements for the Bachelor of Music with All-Level Certification

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 139 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation. The 3 SCH of Visual/Performing Arts must be completed by taking MUSI 1307 or any 3 SCH with approval of music studies advisor.
  3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
  4. Major: 70 SCH of MUSI, MUAP, MUEN and MUED courses as follows. 42 SCH of MUSI to include MUSI 1181, 1182, 1211, 1212, 1216, 1217, 1302, 2181, 2182, 2211, 2212, 2216, 2217, 3253, 3254, 3300, 3301, 3302; 3346 and 3347 with a grade of “C” or better. All Aural Training and Music Theory courses must be passed with a “C” or better. 7 SCH of MUAP in the Principal Area. 8 SCH of MUEN Performance Music Ensemble is required in two areas, with at least one of these in a second area. 8 SCH of MUED: four courses selected from MUED 1266, 1268, 1283, 1288, 1289 or 3233 and 2 SCH selected from MUED 4257, 4258 or 4259.
  5. Professional Development: 21 SCH including: EDCI 3301, 3305, 3309, 4993 and EDDP 4324.
  6. Support Area: 3 SCH of EDRD 3320.
  7. Other requirements: Must pass the piano proficiency exam, and must audition with a full-time faculty of the major performance area. Must complete a minimum of 6 semesters (with at least 8 SCH at the 3000-4000 level) in the same principle area.


PROGRAM OF STUDY - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Degree Requirements for the BS in Criminal Justice

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 126 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”.
  3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
  4. Social/Behavior Science Elective: 3 SCH selected from any 3000-4000 level ANTH/CRIJ/ECO/GEOG/GENU/HIST/PHIL/PSCI/PSYC/SOCI/URBS/WGST.
  5. Major: 57 SCH including CRIJ 1301, 1306, 2313, 2328, 2329, PSCI 3345, 4311, 4312, SOCI 3336 and 30 SCH selected from CRIJ 3306, 3308, 3309, 3310, 3311, 3320, 3325, 4305, 4320, 4340 and CRIJ 4601*. Note: All CRIJ majors must first satisfy the lower level CRIJ courses or their junior/community college equivalents in the sequence indicated before enrolling in advanced courses. Four CRIJ courses may be replaced with the following options with permission of advisor: CRIJ 1306 with PSCI 4326, CRIJ 3310 with SOCI 3339, CRIJ 3325 with PSYC 4315, CRIJ 4320 with SOCI 4320. *CRIJ 4601 will be graded CR/NC, with CR indicating an achievement of 70 percent or higher.
  6. Research Methods in Social Sciences: 3 SCH selected from CRIJ 3305, PSCI 3301 or SOCI 3305.
  7. Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix B.

 

Degree Requirements for the BS with a Major in Biology

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 127 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation".
  3. Math: 8 SCH designated as MATH 2412 and MATH 2413.
  4. Major: 47 SCH and the 8 SCH of BIOL 1406 and 1411 taken as part of the core. Additional lower-level requirements BIOL 1413 and 2421. Advanced requirements include BIOL 3406, 3410, 3412, 3413, 4170 and 22 SCH selected from BIOL 3403, 3404, 3405, 3407, 3414, 3451, 4170, 4402, 4404, 4408, 4409, 4420, 4371-4471, 4173-4473, ENSC 3310, 3401, 4170, 4173-4473, 4310 or 4430. BIOL 4173-4473 may be repeated for up to 8 SCH of credit within the degree program.
  5. Supporting Sciences Curriculum: 24 SCH including CHEM 1411, 1412, 2423, 2425, and PHYS 1301, 1101, 1302 and 1102.
  6. Electives: 6 SCH at the 3000-4000 level.

 

Degree Requirements for the BS with a Major in Chemistry

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 128 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation".
  3. Math Elective: 5 SCH designated as MATH 2413 and 1 SCH surplus from core..
  4. Major: 61 SCH and the 8 SCH of CHEM 1411 and 1412 taken as part of the core. Additional lower-level requirements include CHEM 2423 and 2425. Advanced requirements include CHEM 3405, 3406, 3431, 3432, 3451, 4120, 4411, and 4498 and 20 SCH selected from CHEM 3400, 3452, 4409, 4410, 4411, 4431, 4451, or 4198-4498. CHEM 4198-4498 may be repeated for up to 6 SCH of credit within the degree program.
  5. Supporting Sciences Curriculum: 24 SCH including MATH 2414, PHYS 1301, 1101, 1302 and 1102 and BIOL 1406 and 1411 or BIOL 1413.

 

Degree Requirements for the BS with a Major in Environmental Science

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 124 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation". BIOL 1406 and BIOL 1411 must be taken as part of the core.
  3. Math: 4 SCH , MATH 1342 or MATH 2413 and 1 excess SCH from the Core Curriculum.
  4. Major: 57 SCH. Includes BIOL 1413, 2421, 3410; CHEM 1411, 1412, 2423 and 3400; ENSC 3401 and 4170; GEOL 1303 and 1103, 3405, and 3310; PHYS 1301, 1101 ; 8 SCH GEOL at the 3000-4000 level.
  5. Restricted Electives: Section I: 17 SCH selected from ECO 4399, ENSC 3310, 3340, 4310, 4173-4473, 4420, 4430. ENSC 4173-4473 may be repeated for up to 8 SCH of credit within the degree program. Section II: 4 SCH selected from BIOL 3404, 3414, 4401, 4402, 4404, 4408, CHEM 3405, 3451, or 4199-4499. CHEM 4199-4499 must directly related to the environmental sciences and be taken with approval from instructor and environmental sciences faculty.

Degree Requirements for the BS with a Major in Mathematics

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 123 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation".
  3. Major: 57 SCH and the 3 SCH of Mathematics taken as part of the core. Lower-level requirements include MATH 2413, 2414 2415 and COSC 2301. Advanced requirements include MATH 3310, 3330, 3360, 3365, 4310, 4335 and 27 SCH at least 24 of which must be selected from any 4000 level MATH courses, excluding MATH 4390.
  4. Minor: A minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix B.
  5. Electives: 6 SCH, at the 3000-4000 level.

 

Degree Requirements for the BS with a Major in Science with Grades 8-12 Certification

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 126 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree require- ments as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation".
  3. Math : 8 SCH, MATH 2412 and 2413.
  4. Major: 52 SCH and the 8 SCH of BIOL 1406 and CHEM 1411 taken as part of the core. Requirements from the three science areas include: Earth and Space Science -8 SCH from ASTR 1311/1111 or 1312/1112 and EPSC 1370/ 1170; Life Science - BIOL 1411, or 1413, 3410, 3413 and 8 SCH of advanced Biology electives; and Physical Science - PHYS 1301/1101, 1302/1102, CHEM 1412, 2423 and 4 SCH of advanced CHEM electives. Additional requirement of 4 SCH from any advanced science.
  5. Professional Development: 21 SCH including: EDCI 3301, 3305, 3309, 4993 and EDDP 4324.
  6. Support Area: 3 SCH of EDRD 3320.

Degree Requirements for the BS in Social Studies with Grades 8-12 Certification

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 129 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”.
  3. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any math course above the level of College Algebra.
  4. Reading: 3 SCH designated as EDRD 3320.
  5. Major: 60 SCH including ANTH 3351, ECO 1301, 2301, 2302, GEOG 1303, HIST 2321, 2322, 3302, 3310, 3351, PSCI 3301, 3310, 3311, 3353, 4320, 4335, SOST 4392 and 9 SCH from HIST 4316, 4317, 4318, 4366, 4367, or 4368.
  6. Professional Development: 21 SCH including EDCI 3301, 3305, 3309, 4993 and EDDP 4324.


Degree Requirements for the BSIS in English Language Arts and Reading with Grades 4th-8th Certification

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 133 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”.
  3. Science Elective: 4 SCH selected from any science discipline.
  4. Field of Study: 12 SCH including MATH 1350, 1351, PSYC 2312, SOCI 2310.
  5. Major: 54 SCH including ENGL 3325, 3339, 3347, 3361, 4301, 4399; Histories of Literature: (in addition to the survey of literature course taken as part of the core curriculum) 6 SCH selected from ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332 or 2333; Language Studies: 3 SCH selected from ENGL 4309 or 4347; Advanced English electives: 9 SCH from any 3000-4000 level ENGL course with the exception of ENGL 3301, 3310, 3323, 3324 and 3325; Reading: EDRD 3300, 3302, 3303, 3309, 4307 and 4315.
  6. Professional Development: 21 SCH including EDCI 3301, 3305, 3309, 4993 and EDDP4324.

 

Degree Requirements for the BSIS in English Language Arts and Social Studies with Grades 4th-8th Certification

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 133 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”.
  3. Science Elective: 4 SCH selected from any science discipline.
  4. Field of Study: 12 SCH including MATH 1350, 1351, PSYC 2312, SOCI 2310.
  5. Major: 48 SCH including ANTH 3351, ECO 1301, ENGL 3325, 3363, 4301; HIST 2321, 2322, 3302; PSCI 3310, 4320; SOST 4392; Histories of Literature: 3 SCH selected from ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332 or 2333; Language Studies: 3 SCH selected from ENGL 3347 or 4309; Cultural and Rhetorical Studies: 3 SCH selected from ENGL 3309, (3310 or 3323 or 3324), 3326, 3339, 3348, 3361, 4341, 4322, 4326, 4335, 4338, 4347, 4381 or 4390; English Periods and Forms: 6 SCH selected from ENGL 3303, 3314, 3316, 3329, 4306, 4323, 4324, 4327, 4328, 4329, 4330, 4331, 4332, 4333, 4334, 4336, 4337, 4355, 4365 or 4398.
  6. Reading: 6 SCH, EDRD 3309 and EDRD 3320.
  7. Professional Development: 21 SCH including EDCI 3301, 3305, 3309, 4993 and EDDP 4324.

Degree Requirements for the BSIS with a Major in Mathematics with Grades 4-8 Certification

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 130 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation".
  3. Science Elective: 4 SCH from any science discipline.
  4. Field of Study: 12 SCH including SOCI 2310, MATH 1350, 1351, and PSYC 2312
  5. Major: 45 SCH including Math 1316, 2413, 2414, 2415, 3310, 3320, 3360, 3365, 4310, 4390, COSC 2301 and 9 SCH selected from 3000-4000 level MATH courses.
  6. Professional Development: 21 SCH including EDCI 3301, 3305, 3309, 4993 and EDDP 4324.
  7. Support Area: 6 SCH, EDRD 3309 and EDRD 3320


Degree Requirements for the BSIS with a Major in Science with Grades 4-8 Certification

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 127 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation".
  3. Math Elective: 3 SCH designated as MATH 1316.
  4. Field of Study: 12 SCH including: SOCI 2310, Math 1350, 1351, and PSYC 2312.
  5. Major: 43 SCH and the 8 SCH of Natural Sciences (BIOL 1406 and CHEM 1411) taken as part of the core. Requirements from the three science areas include: Earth and Space Science - 8 SCH from ASTR 1311/1111 or 1312/1112 and EPSC 1370/ 1170; Life Science - BIOL 1411, or 1413, 3410, 3413 and 4 SCH of advanced Biology electives; and Physical Science - PHYS 1370/1170, CHEM 1412, 2423 and 4 SCH of advanced CHEM electives; and 3 SCH from any advanced science.
  6. Professional Development: 21 SCH including: EDCI 3301, 3305, 3309, 4993 and EDDP 4324.
  7. Support Area: 6 SCH, EDRD 3309 and EDRD 3320.

Degree Requirements for the BSIS in Social Studies with Grades 4-8 Certification

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 136 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation” section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the “Requirements for Graduation”.
  3. Science Elective: 4 SCH selected from any science discipline.
  4. Field of Study: 12 SCH including MATH 1350, MATH 1351, PSYC 2312, and SOCI 2310.
  5. Major: 51 SCH including ANTH 3351, ECO 1301, HIST 2321, 2322, 3302, 3310, 3351, PSCI 3310, 3311, 3353, 4335 and SOST 4392; 6 SCH selected from HIST 4316, 4317, 4318, 4366, 4367, 4368; 9 SCH selected from PSCI 3305, 4314, 4320 or 4326.
  6. Reading: 6 SCH, EDRD 3309 and EDRD 3320.
  7. Professional Development: 21 SCH including EDCI 3301, 3305, 3309, 4993 and EDDP 4324.

 

PROGRAM OF STUDY - BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK

Degree Requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work

  1. Hours Required: A minimum of 123 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the "Requirements for Graduation" section of this catalog.
  2. University Core Curriculum: 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the "Requirements for Graduation."
  3. Foreign Language: 6 SCH from any foreign language, preferably Spanish.
  4. Math Elective: 3 SCH selected from any introductory statistics course in Math, Psychology, Sociology or Social Work.
  5. Communication: 3 SCH designated as SPCH 1311.
  6. Social/Behavioral Science Elective: 3 SCH designated as PSYC 2301.
  7. Major: 51 SCH including SOCW 2361, 3301, 3303, 3304, 3305, 3306, 3307, 3308, 4302, 4303, 4304, 4306, 4310, 4612 and 4616.
  8. Advanced Social Work Elective: 6 SCH selected from any advanced Social Work (SOCW 4307 may be repeated as often as topics vary).
  9. Restricted Electives: 6 SCH from any 3000-4000 level course in behavioral and social sciences, health sciences, Criminal Justice, Women or Gender Studies, or other advanced course approved by advisor.

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