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2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Humanities, B.G.S.

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This program is intended for students with an interest in more than one field of study within the Humanities. Examples of humanities subjects include communications, film, creative writing, literature, professional writing, art, music, languages and philosophy. Aside from other requirements for the baccalaureate degree, students pursuing the Humanities program must complete the core curriculum requirements, the following 8 courses, and sufficient electives for a total 120 credits.

Program Requirements

Required Courses

CCourses must be selected from at least two but no more than three areas in the humanities. There cannot be more than four courses from a single discipline.

  • Four (4) courses at the 100 or 200 level
  • Four (4) courses at the 300 or 400 level

Core Curriculum (30 credits)

Includes two writing courses (including, Expository Writing or the equivalent); a Mathematics skills course; Effective Speaking Across Audiences; and at least one approved course from each of the following categories: Natural Science, Humanities, Fine Arts, Social Science, IDS 210 - Effective Speaking Across Audiences , IDS 150 - Cultural Awareness in a Global Society ; and an additional liberal arts elective for a total of 30 credits.

Electives (66 credits)

Total Credits Required to Graduate: 120 credits

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