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College of Arts and Science

Divisional Requirements

The divisional requirements in the College of Arts and Science are called the College Requirement (CAS). These requirements emphasize skills and competencies needed for the 21st century, as well as breadth of knowledge in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences (biological and physical). Together with the depth of knowledge acquired within a major, the CAS Requirement prepares students for a variety of educational, professional, and career aspirations.

If you are working toward a Bachelor of Arts (A.B.), you must fulfill all sections of the CAS Requirement. If you are working toward a Bachelor of Science (B.S.), only the CAS-A (foreign language) and advanced hours are required; however, the B.S. program requires more hours within the major and related hours.

CAS-A Foreign Language

Direct acquisition of a different communication system facilitates access to a foreign culture. It also promotes understanding of how language structures human consciousness, increases the understanding of your own language, and makes possible a more informed awareness of the interaction between language and other social institutions.

All foreign languages taught at 兔子先生 are applicable for this requirement. They include: American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

The foreign language requirement may be met in any one of the following ways:

  • Passing the 202 course (or its equivalent in a program abroad), or a language course at/above the 300 level that has 202 as a prerequisite; courses in English translation cannot apply to this requirement.
  • Earning credit through a foreign language examination (Advanced Placement, College Level Examination Program, International Baccalaureate) with an appropriate score. Information on acceptable scores is included in the Academic Planning chapter of this Guidebook.
  • International students whose native language is not English may use English to satisfy the foreign language requirement. (See the College of Arts and Science Academic Advising Office.)
  • Students who are fluent in a language not offered at 兔子先生 University should work with a CAS academic advisor on how to satisfy this requirement.
  • In some language departments admission to language skills courses may be denied to native or quasi-native speakers and heritage speakers.

LAT 202 may fulfill either CAS-A or CAS-B-LIT, but not both.

The foreign language placement guide in the Academic Planning chapter describes the background necessary to enter a course at a certain level. This will help you choose your first course. Our online placement tests are diagnostic tools and do not award academic credit.

CAS-B Humanities

The human experience and how we record it can be expressed in many forms, but some of the most traditional ways have evolved into the subjects of: history, language, literature, philosophy, and religion. These humanities are important as they help us understand the intricacies of human values and how they shape the world around us. Through studying these subjects, we can connect with cultures past, present, and different from our own.

Requirement:

  • Nine semester hours total.
  • Six semester hours must be from two different sub-categories: history, literature, philosophy, and religion.
  • Humanities courses include all courses from the departments of History, (including CLS 101 and CLS 102), Philosophy (except PHL 273), Comparative Religion, and literature courses offered by the departments of: Classics; English; French and Italian; German, Russian, Asian, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures; Spanish and Portuguese; and Theatre.
  • The remaining three semester hours may be taken from the sub-categories, or from a list of courses that do not fall into a specific sub-category.

CAS-C Social Science

Through the systematic study of individual interpersonal interactions, the behavior of social sub-groups, and larger cultural and societal norms, we are able to analyze how the world operates and then begin to predict future actions or behaviors. These social science subjects help us understand- with data -the world beyond our personal experience.

Requirement:

  • Nine semester hours total.
  • Six semester hours must be from two different sub-categories: anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology, and sociology/gerontology/social justice.
  • Social Science courses include all courses from the departments of Anthropology; Economics; Geography (except GEO 121, GEO 122, GEO 431, and GEO 432); Political Science; Psychology; and Sociology and Gerontology.
  • The remaining three hours may be taken from the sub-categories, or from a list of courses that do not fall into a specific sub-category.

CAS-D Natural Science

Learning to understand natural phenomena through observations and experimentation is important because a structured process is required to organize, test, and analyze information and reach logical conclusions. The physical sciences are involved largely with the behavior of energy, particles, atoms, and molecules, while the biological sciences are concerned with nature, variation, richness, and interactions of phenomena of life. This requirement introduces you to various aspects of scientific inquiry as practiced in biology, botany, chemistry, geology, microbiology, physical geography, and physics. Laboratory experience is included to demonstrate the relationship between theories or models used within a given science and experimental results.

Requirement:

  • Ten semester hours from courses within the College of Arts and Science natural science areas.
  • At least three semester hours in biological science.
  • At least three semester hours in physical science.
  • One laboratory course.
  • Biological science includes all courses offered by the departments of Biology and Microbiology, as well as ATH 255; GEO 431 and 432.
  • Physical science includes all courses offered by the departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Geology and Environmental Earth Science, and Physics; as well as GEO 121 and GEO 122.
  • Consult with an advisor to identify an appropriate laboratory course.

CAS-E Formal Reasoning

Students pursuing a liberal education must expand and enhance their capacity to reason. This requirement is met through the study of inductive and deductive thinking; through disciplines that employ formalized languages as the means to develop such thinking. This includes: data analysis, mathematics, statistics, logic, and linguistics. Unlike the 兔子先生 Plan Mathematics and Formal Reasoning requirement, this requirement does not include topics pertaining to technology.

Requirement:

  • Three semester hours, designated as CAS-E.
  • Math placement is based upon your ACT/SAT math subscores or your 兔子先生 Math Placement score. Please consult the mathematics and statistics placement guide in the Academic Planning chapter of this guidebook or an academic advisor to determine the appropriate course to take.
  • Many majors either require or strongly suggest a specific course for this requirement.

CAS-QL Quantitative Literacy

It is a must nowadays for students to be able to gather, manipulate, and analyze data and data sets. The ability to tell a story with numbers will only grow in importance. These skills are attained through the following:

Requirement:

  • Three semester hours, designated as CAS-QL.
  • A course cannot count for both the 兔子先生 Plan Mathematics and Formal Reasoning or CAS-E requirements and CAS-QL.
  • A course can count in the other 兔子先生 Plan Perspective Areas or CAS requirements and CAS-QL.

CAS-W Writing Competence

Educated individuals need to exhibit advanced writing abilities in their chosen field of study. You will learn the writing practices and conventions of your discipline and how to effectively communicate with others both in and outside of your field. Effective writing is learned gradually and through ongoing attention and sustained feedback. As such, each Bachelor of Arts major has a course or set of courses embedded in the requirements for the major.

Advanced Hours

All CAS majors must complete a minimum of 56 hours at the 200-level or higher. These can be from any academic division at the university and include courses used to fulfill specific requirements (e.g the liberal education requirements, the CAS requirements, or courses used in a major/co-major/minor).

Planning for Registration

As you plan for your academic program, keep these important points in mind:

  • Have multiple choices selected for each requirement.
  • Since you are required to earn credit at the 202 level or higher in a foreign language, we encourage you to either build on your high school courses or start a new language and complete this requirement within your first two years. See the Foreign Language Placement Guide in the Planning Your Schedule section of this guidebook.
  • While many 兔子先生 Plan courses overlap with the CAS requirements, do not assume that all of them will count for both.
  • Courses taken to fulfill your major, minor, or major related hours can also count toward the 兔子先生 Plan and/or the CAS requirements.

Pre-Professional 兔子先生

Pre-Dentistry

Most pre-dental students at 兔子先生 pursue an A.B. degree majoring in biology, chemistry, microbiology, or zoology. However, you may choose any major as long you complete the dental school prerequisite courses. For more information, visit the  about preparing for a career in dentistry.

Pre-Law

Law schools do not require specific courses or majors for admission; however, courses that develop your skills in communication, detailed reading, research, and writing will be helpful. Many students opt to take courses in ethics, literature, logic, history, and/or criminology to help develop these skills. Also, basic courses in accountancy, government, and American politics are desirable. You should connect early with the  in 159 Upham Hall (513-529-0877), if you are interested in a future in law.

Pre-Medicine/Healthcare

The choice of major for premedical students is not specified by any medical school. While many students major in biology, chemistry, microbiology, psychology or zoology, most medical schools admit majors from across the board, as long as the basic science requirements are met. The premedical and pre-health studies co-major prepares students for admission to a medical or other healthcare professional school. More information is available in 兔子先生's General Bulletin. Students should also connect with the  in 106 Pearson Hall (513-529-3737) to take advantage of the opportunities and services they offer.

Arts and Science: Suggested First-Year Courses

“MP” designates a 兔子先生 Plan course. ENG 111 can be taken either fall or spring semester, but should be completed within your first year.

American Studies (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: sales and marketing, journalism, advertising, law, diplomacy, entrepreneurship, public policy, film and television, museums and cultural institutions, education, non-profit administration, social work.

Fall semester

  • AMS 205 Introduction to American Cultures (3) MP or AMS 207 America: Global and Intercultural Perspectives (3) MP
Two of these
  • WGS 201 Introduction to Women’s Studies (3)
  • CRE 151 Introduction to Critical Race and Ethnicities (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • ENG 275 or 276 Life and Thought in American Literature (3) MP
  • HST 111/112 Survey of American History (3) MP
  • HST 212 United States History since 1945 (3)
  • POL 241 American Political System (3) MP
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Natural Science (3-4) MP
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • AMS 301 American Identities (3) MP or AMS 302 Immigrant America (3) MP or AMS 305 American Icons (3) MP
  • ATH 185 Cultural Diversity of the U.S. (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
One of these
  • GEO 219 Geography of the United States and Canada (3)
  • POL 142 American Politics and Diversity (3) MP
  • REL 101 American Religious Encounters (3) MP
  • SOC 153 Sociology in a Global Context (3) MP
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Natural Science (3-4) MP
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Anthropology (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: anthropologist, archaeologist, cultural resource manager, health care provider (e.g. nurse, paramedic, physician), human relations manager, human design researcher, human rights advocate, English language instructor, international business manager, international research fieldworker, lawyer, marketing director, medical advocate, medical researcher, museum curator, sales manager, user design consultant.

Fall semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Humanities, creative arts, or natural science (3) MP
Take any one of the following and a 300-level ATH course of your choice:
  • ATH 212 Introduction to Archaeological Theory and Methods (4)
  • ATH 231 Foundations of Cultural Anthropology (4)
  • ATH 255 Foundations of Biological Anthropology (4)
  • ATH 265 Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (4)

Spring semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Humanities, creative arts, or natural science (physical) (3) MP
Take an additional ATH core course that wasn’t taken in the fall and a 300- level ATH course of your choice:
  • ATH 212 Introduction to Archaeological Theory and Methods (4)
  • ATH 231 Foundations of Cultural Anthropology (4)
  • ATH 255 Foundations of Biological Anthropology (4)
  • ATH 265 Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology (4)

Biochemistry (B.A., B.S.)

Potential Career Paths: applied research and product development including foods, pharmaceuticals, biomaterials, genetically modified products; clinical and biomedical research, quality assurance, toxicology, biomedical engineering, medical equipment and drug sales and marketing, bioinformatics. Gaining admission into graduate schools in biochemistry, biophysics, and professional schools in medicine, pharmacy, and health-related sciences.

Fall semester

  • CHM 141 or 141H College Chemistry (3) MP and CHM 144 or 144M or 144H College Chemistry Laboratory (2) MP
  • CHM 147 Introductory Seminar - Chemistry and Biochemistry (1)
  • MTH 151 Calculus I (4) MP
  • BIO/MBI 116 Biological Concepts : Structure, Function, Cellular, and Molecular Biology (4) MP strongly recommended
  • Humanities, Creative Arts, or Social Science (3-4) MP or Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • CHM 142 or 142M or 142H College Chemistry (3) and CHM 145 or 145M or 145H College Chemistry Laboratory (2)
  • MTH 251 Calculus II (4)
  • Humanities, Creative Arts or Social Science (3-4) MP or Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • English Composition (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3) or global perspectives (3-4) MP or foreign language (3-5) CAS-A with CHM 141/144 in the fall semester and CHM 142/145 in the spring semester.

Biology (B.A., B.S.)

Potential Career Paths: environmental analyst/planner, laboratory technician, park naturalist, healthcare administrator, high school biology teacher, curator in a museum, zoo or botanical garden, or admission to pre-professional schools (medical, veterinary, dental, etc.) or graduate school.

Fall semester

  • BIO 147 Introductory Seminar (1)
  • BIO/MBI 116 Biological Concepts: Structure, Function, Cellular, and Molecular Biology (4) MP/CAS
  • CHM 141, CHM 144 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Creative Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Global Inquiry, or Intercultural Consciousness (3-4) MP/CAS or Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • BIO/MBI 115 Biological Concepts: Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, and Diversity (4) MP/CAS
  • CHM 142, CHM 145 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Creative Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Global Inquiry, or Intercultural Consciousness (3-4) MP/CAS or Mathematics and Formal Reasoning (3-4) MP/CAS or Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Botany (B.A., B.S.)

Potential Career Paths: U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, state agency, or non-governmental organization botanist, environmental consultant, landscape management and design consultant, tissue culture specialist, plant physiologist, agricultural commodity grader, forensic scientist, in addition to gaining admission into graduate and professional schools or entering the profession in education, industry, government, and non-governmental organizations.

Fall semester

  • BIO 147 Introductory Seminar (1)
  • BIO/MBI 116 Biological Concepts: Structure, Function, Cellular, and Molecular Biology (4) MP/CAS or BIO 191 Plant Biology (4) MP/CAS
  • CHM 141, CHM 144 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Creative Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Global Inquiry, or Intercultural Consciousness (3-4) MP/CAS or Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • BIO/MBI 115 Biological Concepts: Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, and Diversity (4) MP/CAS or any Biological Science Foundation Course (3-4) MP
  • CHM 142, 145 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2) or Other Natural Science (3-4)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Creative Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Global Inquiry, or Intercultural Consciousness (3-4) MP/CAS or Mathematics and Formal Reasoning (3-4) MP/CAS or Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Chemistry (B.A., B.S.)

Potential Career Paths: applied research and product development including consumer goods, polymers, bulk chemicals; hazardous waste management and environmental chemistry; quality assurance, forensics, chemical engineering, technical sales and marketing, chemical information and patents; gaining admission into graduate schools in chemistry, chemical engineering, and professional schools in medicine, pharmacy, and health-related sciences.

Fall semester

  • CHM 141 or 141H College Chemistry (3) MP and CHM 144 or 144M or 144H General Chemistry Laboratory (2) MP
  • CHM 147 Introductory Seminar - Chemistry and Biochemistry (1)
  • MTH 151 Calculus I (4) MP
  • EnglishComposition (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities, Creative Arts or Social Science (3-4) MP or Foreign Language (3-5) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • CHM 142 or 142M or 142H College Chemistry (3) and CHM 145 or 145M or 145H College Chemistry Laboratory (2)
  • English Composition (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • MTH 251 Calculus II (4)
  • Humanities, Creative Arts or Social Science (3-4) MP or Foreign Language (3-5) CAS-A

Classical Studies (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: research and policy analyst, public relations specialist, communications media planner, executive manager, foreign service representative, travel agent, legislative assistant, editorial assistant in publishing houses, advertising copy editor, in addition to gaining admission into graduate school and professional school of law or medical school.

Fall semester

  • CLS 101 Greek Civilization (3) MP or CLS 121 Classical Mythology (3) MP
  • Foreign language (3-4) CAS-A; preferably Latin or Greek
  • EnglishComposition (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP
  • Social Science (3-4) MP

Spring semester

  • CLS 121 Classical Mythology (3) MP
  • Foreign language (3-4) CAS-A; preferably Latin or Greek
  • EnglishComposition (3) or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP
  • Social Science (3-4) MP

Critical Race and Ethnic Studies (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: range of fields in communications, government, education, and business.

Fall semester

  • CRE 151 Introduction to Critical Race and Ethnic Studies (3) MP
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Other MP/CAS course (3) or Elective (to get to 15-16 hours total)

Spring semester

  • A course in one of the CRES tracks or AAA/BWS/LAS/WGS 211 (3)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP (if not taken in the fall) or Natural science (3-4) MP
  • Other MP/CAS course (6)
  • Foreign language (3-4) CAS-A

Data Analytics (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: Data Scientist, IT Systems Analyst, Healthcare Data Analyst, Operations Analyst, Data Engineer, Digital Marketing Manager, Data Analytics Consultant, Quantitative Analyst.

Fall semester

  • STA 147 (1) First Year Seminar in Statistics
  • STA 261 Statistics (4) MP; if you have credit for Calculus I, take STA 301 Applied Statistics. (3) *Prerequisite for STA 308
  • MTH 125 Precalculus (5) *Only if needed as a prerequisite for MTH 133
  • Foreign language (3-4) CAS-A
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3)

Spring semester

  • MTH 133 Mathematical Foundations of Data Analytics (4) 
  • STA 308 Introduction to Programming and Scripting for Data Analytics (3)
  • Concentration Introductory Course (3)
  • Foreign language (3-4) CAS-A
  • MP/CAS course (3)

Suggested Introductory Courses by Concentration

  • Bioinformatics: BIO 116 (4)
  • Geospatial Analytics: GEO 101 (3) or GEO 121 (4)
  • Social Data:
    • Sociology / Gerontology Emphasis: SOC 153 (3) or GTY 154 (3) or GTY 260 (3)
    • Political Science Emphasis: POL 241 (3) or POL 271 (3)
  • Sport Analytics: SLM 275 (3)

Note: It is strongly recommended that Data Analytics students complete STA 261 or STA 301, STA 308, and MTH 133 by the end of their first year at 兔子先生.

Data Science and Statistics (B.S.)

Potential Career Paths: actuary, data analyst, data scientist, financial planner, investment analyst, risk analyst, biometrician, biostatistician, clinical statistician, psychometrician, along with careers in business, government, education, the health industry, and advanced study in graduate school.

Fall semester

  • MTH/STA 147 First Year Seminar in Mathematics and Statistics (1)
  • MTH 151 Calculus I (4) MP) or MTH 249 Calculus II (5) or MTH 251 Calculus II (4) MP
  • Students with AP credit for BC Calculus should consult with a MTH advisor about the appropriate MTH course.
  • STA 301 if credit for Calculus I has already been earned.
  • Students with credit for STA 261 should not take STA 301, but should take STA 363 instead.
  • One of: CSE 174 (3) Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving (if credit for Calculus I has been earned) or a MP foundation course.
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • MTH 251 Calculus II (4) or MTH 252 Calculus III (4) depending on what is taken in the fall semester
  • MTH 222 Introduction to Linear Algebra (3), if credit for Calc II has been earned
  • STA 363 (3) and/or STA 401 (3), if earned credit for Calculus II and Intro Statistics (261 or 301), or Statistics elective (e.g. STA 333)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A


Note: Completing STA 401 and MTH 222 by the end of the first year opens up the possibility for taking the STA 463/466 sequence in the second year. Even if the STA 463/466 sequence is taken in the third year, a student is well on track for completing the Statistics major by the end of four years.)

Diplomacy and Global Politics (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: business, international organizations, advanced study in the social sciences and law, foreign service, armed forces, intelligence services, federal, state, and local government, law enforcement, lobbying, think tanks, and non-profit organizations.

Fall semester

  • POL 221 Comparative Politics (3) MP/CAS or POL 271 World Politics (3) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP/CAS
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • POL 221 Comparative Politics (3) MP/CAS or POL 271 World Politics (3) MP/CAS
  • STA261 Mathematics and Formal Reasoning (3-4) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Literature (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

East Asian Languages and Cultures (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: political science, international relations, international business, computer software industry, tourism, game industry, military, education, publishing, in addition to advanced study in the field.

Fall semester

  • CHI 101 Elementary Chinese (4) or JPN 101 First-Year Japanese (4) *or higher, if appropriately placed
  • English Composition (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP
  • Social Science (3) MP

Spring semester

  • CHI 102 Elementary Chinese (4) or JPN 102 First-Year Japanese (4) *or higher
  • English Composition (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP
  • Social Science (3) MP

Economics (B.A.), Quantitative Economics (B.S.)

Potential Career Paths: forecast analyst, economic analyst, investment banker and adviser, commodities/stock broker, credit accounting coordinator, pension funds administrator, international insurance broker, foundation administrator, foreign trade analyst, in addition to advanced study in the field and professional school in law.

Fall semester

  • MTH 151 Calculus I (4) or MTH 249 Calculus II (5) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP/CAS
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP/CAS
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • For Quantitative Economics: MTH 151 Calculus I (4) or MTH 249 Calculus II (5) MP/CAS
  • For Economics: MTH 141 Business Calculus (5) or MTH 151 Calculus 1 (4) or MTH 249 Calculus II (5) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP/CAS
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP/CAS
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Energy Co-major

To complete the energy co-major, you must also complete the requirements for a primary major. Students may select any major as the primary major, although majors in the biological or physical sciences, social sciences, architecture, and business will find this type of interdisciplinary training the most complementary to their primary majors. First select courses recommended for the primary major, and then select courses to satisfy the introductory requirements for the co-major.

Fall semester

One of these:
  • PHY 121 Energy and Environment (3) MP/CAS or
  • PHY 161 Physics for the Life Sciences with Laboratory I (4) MP/CAS or
  • PHY 191 General Physics with Laboratory I (5) MP/CAS
One of these:
  • MTH 151 Calculus I (5) MP/CAS or
  • CSE 243 Problem Analysis Using Computer Tools (3) MP or
  • ISA 245 Database Systems and Data Warehousing (3) MP

Spring semester

  • IES 211 Energy and Policy (3)
One of these:
  • GEO 121 Global Physical Environments (4) MP/CAS or
  • GLG 121, 115L Environmental Geology and Understanding the Earth (3, 1) MP/CAS

English (B.A.) (Creative Writing)

Potential Career Paths: editing/publishing, advertising copywriter, assistant creative director, in addition to law, advertising, editing and publishing, freelance writing, writing for video games, and teaching.

Fall semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • ENG 226 Introduction to Creative Writing Short Fiction and Poetry (3) MP
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP
  • Social Science (3-4) MP

Spring semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • ENG 298 Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies (3) MP/CAS
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP
  • Social Science (3-4) MP

English (A.B.) (Literature)

Potential Career Paths: professional editing and writing, teaching, advertising and marketing, film and social media, consulting, management, government and NGO work, in addition to advanced study in graduate and professional school (law, business, library science, journalism, and medicine).

Fall semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Introductory literature course (ENG 100- or 200-level)
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP
  • Social Science (3-4) MP

Spring semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Introductory literature course (ENG 100- or 200-level) or ENG 298 Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies (3) MP/CAS
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP
  • Social Science (3-4) MP

English (A.B.) (Professional Writing)

Potential Career Paths: editor and copywriter, grant writer, content strategist, web coordinator, digital media and marketing, usability and user experience specialist, information designer, in addition to advanced study in law, medicine, and library science.

Fall semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • One of these:
    • ENG 223 Strategies for Writers (3)
    • ENG/IMS 224 Digital Writing and Rhetoric: Composing with Words, Images and Sounds (3) MP
    • ENG/IMS 171 Humanities and Technology (3) MP
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP
  • Social Science (3-4) MP

Spring semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • One of these (if not taken in the fall):
    • ENG 223 Strategies for Writers (3)
    • ENG/IMS 224 Digital Writing and Rhetoric: Composing with Words, Images and Sounds (3) MP
    • ENG/IMS 171 Humanities and Technology (3) MP
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP
  • Social Science (3-4) MP

Environmental Science Co-Major

To complete the environmental science co-major, you must also complete the requirements for a primary major. Students may select any major as the primary major, although majors in the biological or physical sciences will find the most overlap among the requirements. First, select courses recommended for the primary major, and then select courses to satisfy the introductory requirements for the co-major.

Fall or spring semester:

One of these:
  • ATH 175 Global Cultural Diversity (3) MP/CAS
  • ECO 201 Principles of Microeconomics (3) MP/CAS
  • ENG 264 Environmental Literature (3) MP/CAS
  • GEO 101 Global Forces, Local Diversity (3) MP/CAS
  • IES 211 Energy and Policy (3)
  • POL 241 American Political System (3) MP/CAS
  • POL 261 Public Administration (3) CAS-C
One of these:
  • BIO/MBI 115 Biological Concepts (offered only in Spring) (4) MP/CAS
  • BIO 121 Environmental Biology (3) MP/CAS
  • BIO 131 Plants, Humanity and Environment (3) MP/CAS
  • BIO 176 Ecology of North America (3) MP/CAS
  • BIO 191 Plant Biology (4) MP/CAS
One of these:
  • CHM 111, 111L Chemistry in Modern Society and Laboratory (3, 1) MP/CAS
  • CHM 142, 145 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2)* has prerequisites
One of these:
  • GEO 121 Global Physical Environments (4) MP/CAS
  • GEO 122 Geographic Environments (3) MP/CAS
  • GLG 111, 115L The Dynamic Earth and Understanding the Earth (3, 1) MP/CAS
  • GLG 121, 115L Environmental Geology and Understanding the Earth (3, 1) MP/CAS
  • GLG 141, 115L Geology of U.S. National Parks and Understanding the Earth (3, 1) MP/CAS

Environmental Earth Science (B.S.)

Potential Career Paths: environmental consulting and planning firms, energy andmineral resource companies, or government agencies, such as the National ParkService, environmental protection agencies, health department as well as in schoolsand universities, a wide array of both small and large corporations, legal practices, non-profit organizations, and even the news media.

Fall semester

  • GLG 115L Understanding the Earth (1) MP and
  • GLG 147 Introductory Seminar to Geology, Earth Science and Environmental Earth
    Science (1)
  • One of these:
    • GLG 111 The Dynamic Earth (3) MP
    • GLG 121 Environmental Geology (3) MP
    • GLG 141 Geology of U.S. National Parks (3) MP
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • English Composition (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Natural Science or Mathematics and Formal Reasoning (MTH 151 or STA 261 or
    301) (3-5) MP

Spring semester

  • GLG 204 Survival on an Evolving Planet (4)
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • English Composition (3) MP
  • Humanities, Creative Arts or Social Science (3-4) MP
  • Natural Science or Mathematics and Formal Reasoning (MTH 151 or STA 261 or
    301) (3-5) MP

Note: You are also encouraged to complete CHM 141 and 144, MTH 151, PHY
161 or PHY 191 during the first two years.

Film Studies Co-Major

Potential Career Paths: all careers in the film and television industry, managerial and creative; writer/critic; editor; program researcher; archivist; curator; festival programmer; marketer; designer; teacher; professor, and many other related careers.

To complete the film studies co-major, you must also complete the requirements for a primary major. Students may select any major as the primary major, except other majors in MJF.. First select courses recommended for the primary major and then select courses to satisfy the introductory requirements for the co-major.

Fall or spring semester:

  • FST 201 Film History and Analysis (3) MP
  • MAC 146 Media Aesthetics (3)

Food Systems and Food Studies Co-Major

The Food Systems & Food Studies co-major provides an interdisciplinary examination of food, exploring the complex path food follows from farm to fork and beyond. Combining courses on the fundamentals of agricultural ecology; food, nutrition, and health; and food, society, and culture with real-world experiences, students develop a broad understanding of food from a biological, economic, political, social, cultural, and environmental perspective. The Food Systems and Food Studies co-major is designed to complement a primary major, which provides significant depth and breadth in an academic discipline.

Fall semester

  • BIO 131 Plants, Humanity and Environment (3) or BIO 191 Plant Biology (4) MP/CAS
  • KNH 102 Food, Nutrition, and Health (3) MP/CEHS
  • Creative Arts or Humanities (3) MP/CAS
  • Social Science (3-4) MP/CAS
  • Mathematics and Formal Reasoning (3-5) MP/CAS-E

Spring semester

  • IES 274 Environment and Sustainability (3)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Creative Arts or Humanities (3) MP/CAS
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP/CAS
  • Social Science (3-4) MP/CAS

French (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: doctor, foreign purchasing agent, international public relations specialist, interpreter, journalist, lawyer, teacher, along with many other careers in business, education, government service, healthcare, journalism, non-governmental organizations, and tourism.

Fall semester

  • FRE 301 Culture and Interpretation (3)
  • Or, lower level French course depending on placement CAS-A
  • FRE 131 Masterpieces of French Literature in Translation (3) MPF, CAS-B-LIT
  • English Composition (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Creative Arts (3) or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP or Social Science (3-4) MP

Spring semester

  • One of these:
    • FRE 302 Pre-Revolutionary Literature and Life (3)
    • FRE 303 Modern and Contemporary Literature and Life (3)
    • FRE 310 Texts in Context (3)
    • Or, lower level French course (depending on placement) CAS-A
  • English Composition (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP or Social Science or (3-4) MP or Mathematics and Formal Reasoning (3-5) CAS-E

Geography and Sustainable Development (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyst, environmental consultant, conservationist, retail/marketing analyst, foreign service representative, transportation planner, careers in international and domestic businesses or in government agencies like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Park Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Census Bureau, and State Department.

Fall semester

  • GEO 101 Global Forces, Local Diversity (3) MP/CAS or GEO 111 World Regional Geography: Patterns and Issues (3) MP/CAS
  • GEO 121 Earth's Physical Environments (4) MP/CAS or GEO 122 Geographic Perspectives on the Environment (3) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • GEO 101 Global Forces, Local Diversity (3) MP/CAS or GEO 111 World Regional Geography: Patterns and Issues (3) MP/CAS
  • GEO 121 Earth's Physical Environments (4) MP/CAS or GEO 122 Geographic Perspectives on the Environment (3) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Natural Science, Biological (3-4) MP/CAS or Formal reasoning (3-5) MP/CAS
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A


Note: Take GEO 211 or GEO 242 if you have earned AP or other credit for GEO 101

Geology (B.A. or B.S.)

Potential Career Paths: environmental consulting and planning firms, energy and mineral resource companies, or government agencies, such as the National Park Service, environmental protection agencies, health department as well as in schools and universities, a wide array of both small and large corporations, legal practices, non-profit organizations, and even the news media..

Fall semester

  • GLG 115L Understanding the Earth (1) MP and
  • GLG 147 Introductory Seminar to Geology, Earth Science and Environmental Earth Science (1)
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • English Composition (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Natural Science or Mathematics and Formal Reasoning (MTH 151 or STA 261 or 301) (3-5) MP
One of these
  • GLG 111 The Dynamic Earth (3) MP
  • GLG 121 Environmental Geology (3) MP
  • GLG 141 Geology of U.S. National Parks (3) MP

Spring semester

  • GLG 204 Survival on an Evolving Planet (4)
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • English Composition (3) MP
  • Humanities, Creative Arts or Social Science (3-4) MP
  • Natural Science or Mathematics and Formal Reasoning (MTH 151 or STA 261 or 301) (3-5) MP

Note: You are also encouraged to complete CHM 141 and 144, MTH 151, PHY 161 or PHY 191 during the first two years.

German (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: publishing/editing, journalism, marketing, international businessbanking, commercial attaché, the foreign service, diplomacy/international affairs, translation/interpreting, NGOs, tourism, international law and teaching.

Fall semester

  • German (appropriate level) (3-4) CAS-A
  • English Composition(3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP
  • Math and Formal Reasoning (3-5) CAS-E

Spring semester

  • German (appropriate level) (3-4) CAS-A
  • English Composition (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP
  • Social Science (3-4) MP

Global and Intercultural Studies Co-Major

This co-major enhances a primary degree by exploring questions related to global systems of power in our interconnected world; it examines questions related to belonging, identity and culture, as well as economic and political trends. First select courses recommended for the primary major, and then select courses to satisfy the introductory requirements for the co-major.

Fall semester

  • GIC 101 Global and Intercultural Studies (3) MP
One of the following:
  • AMS 205 Introduction to American Cultures (3) MP or AMS 207 America: Global and Intercultural Perspectives (3) MP
  • AAA 201 Introduction to Asian/Asian American Studies (3) MP or AAA 207 Asia and Globalization (3) MP
  • CRE 151 Introduction to Critical Race and Ethnicities (3) MP or CRE 156 Introduction to Africa (3) MP
  • ITS 201 Introduction to International Studies (3) MP
  • LAS 208 Introduction to Latin America (3) MP or LAS 260 Latin America in the United States (3) MP
  • WGS 201 Introduction to Women’s Studies (3) MP or WGS 202 Introduction to GLBT Studies (3) MP

Spring semester

  • GIC 301 Approaches to Global and Intercultural Studies (3) MP
One of the following (different from fall semester):
  • AMS 205 Introduction to American Cultures (3) MP or AMS 207 America: Global and Intercultural Perspectives (3) MP
  • AAA 201 Introduction to Asian/Asian American Studies (3) MP or AAA 207 Asia and Globalization (3) MP
  • CRE 151 Introduction to Critical Race and Ethnicities (3) MP or CRE 156 Introduction to Africa (3) MP
  • ITS 201 Introduction to International Studies (3) MP
  • LAS 208 Introduction to Latin America (3) MP or LAS 260 Latin America in the United States (3) MP
  • WGS 201 Introduction to Women’s Studies (3) MP or WGS 202 Introduction to GLBT Studies (3) MP

History (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: educator, lawyer, international law and relations researcher, intelligence specialist, technical writer, research analyst, content writer, historical program coordinator, museum curator, journalist, librarian.

Note: Only three hours of history survey courses (HST 111, 112, 197, and 198), including credits earned via AP exams, will count toward the major. Students entering with HST credits should consider taking a 200-level history course, especially the required course, HST 206, which must be taken within one semester of declaring the history major.

Fall semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Natural science (3-4) MP/CAS
  • Creative arts or social science (3-4) MP/CAS
  • Foreign language (3-5) CAS-A
One of these
  • HST 111 or 112 Survey of American History (3) MP/CAS
  • HST 197 or 198 World History (3) MP/CAS
  • HST 206 Introduction to Historical Inquiry (3) MP/CAS

Spring semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Natural science (3-4) MP/CAS
  • Creative arts or social science (3-4) MP/CAS
  • Foreign language (3-4) CAS-A
One of these (not taken in the fall semester)
  • HST 111 or 112 Survey of American History (3) MP/CAS
  • HST 197 or 198 World History (3) MP/CAS
  • HST 206 Introduction to Historical Inquiry (3) MP/CAS

Individualized Studies (Western Program) (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: Recent graduates have secured positions in environmental education, journalism, cybersecurity, the craft beer industry, sustainable business development, and social services. You can also pursue graduate degrees in business, law, health professions, creative writing, and higher education.

Fall semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • WST 201 Self and Place (3) MP/CAS (Not required for the major, but it’s a good introduction!)
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP/CAS or course of interest connected to individualized exploration (3-4)
  • Creative Arts MP/CAS or Formal Reasoning MP/CAS (3-5)

Spring semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • WST 251 Individualized Studies Seminar (1)
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP/CAS
  • Humanities MP/CAS or Social Science (3) MP/CAS
  • WST 231, WST 301, or a course of interest connected to individualized exploration (3-4)

International Studies (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: foreign service officer, intelligence agent/intelligence analyst, foreign policy specialist, lawyer, foreign correspondent, news analyst, international money transfer specialist, public relations liaison, along with careers in public service (non-profit organizations and government), business (marketing, banking, and transportation), international development, and education and language (translation and teaching).

Fall semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • ITS 201 Introduction to International Studies (3) MP
  • POL 271 World Politics (3) or HST 296 World History Since 1945 (3) MP
  • Foreign language, appropriate level (3-4) CAS-A
  • Natural science (3-4) MP (GEO 121 or GLG 111 recommended)

Spring semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • ITS 201 Introduction to International Studies (3) MP or POL 271 World Politics (3) or HST 296 World History Since 1945 (3) MP
  • ITS 202 Writing Policy Analysis (3) *ITS 201 is a prerequisite
  • Foreign language, appropriate level (3-4) CAS-A
  • Humanities or creative arts (3-4) MP
  • Natural science (3-4) MP

Italian Studies (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: iinterpreter, travel agent, foreign correspondent, immigration inspector, international public relations specialist, along with careers in international business, international law, diplomacy, and foreign affairs.

Fall semester

  • ITL 221 Italy, Matrix of Civilization (3) MP and ITL 101 Beginner's Course (4), taught only in the Fall, or ITL 201 Second Year Italian (3) (depending on placement)
  • English Composition (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP

Spring semester

  • ITL 102 Beginner's Course (4) or ITL 202 Second Year Italian (3)
  • AMS/FST/ITL 222 Italian American Culture (3) MP or CLS 102 Roman Civilization (3) MP
  • English Composition (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP or Social Science (3-4) MP or Math and Formal Reasoning (3-5) CAS-E

Journalism (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: Reporter, editor, Videographer, photographer for newspaper, magazine, TV, radio or web-only news organization; freelance journalist; web writer in non-profit or corporate world; press secretary in the political world; content producer for any organization that communicates with audiences or consumers.

Fall semester

  • JRN 101 Introduction to Journalism (3) MP
  • JRN 102 Precision Language for News Writing (3)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Natural science (3-4) MP

Spring semester

  • JRN 201 Reporting and News Writing I (3)
  • MJF 105 Introduction to Media and Culture (3) MP
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign language (3-4) CAS-A

Note: Journalism students are required to earn a second major.

Latin American, Latino/a and Caribbean Studies (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: Peace Corps volunteer, Teach For America teacher, employment in local or national government or international businesses, along with careers in business, journalism, diplomacy, foreign affairs, teaching, and academia.

Fall semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • LAS 208 Introduction to Latin America (3) MP or LAS/HST 260 Latin America in the U.S. (3) MP or LAS/ HST 217 Modern Latin American History (3)
  • Additional MP/CAS courses (6)
  • Foreign language (SPN, POR, or FRE), appropriate level (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • LAS 208 Introduction to Latin America (3) MP or LAS/HST 260 Latin America in the U.S. (3) MP or LAS/HST 217 Modern Latin American History (3)
  • Additional MP/CAS course (6)
  • Foreign language (SPN, POR, or FRE), appropriate level (3-4) CAS-A

Linguistics (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: teacher of English as a second language, librarian or archivist, cross-cultural communication specialist, public relations material writer, speech recognition specialist, U.S. information agency program specialist, along with careers in software development, medicine, international relations, bilingual and foreign language education, TESOL, marketing, translation, law, politics, communications, journalism, and publishing.

Fall semester

  • LIN 201 Introduction to Linguistics (3) MP
  • LIN 202 American Dialects, Culture, and Identity (3) MP* or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • ATH 155 Introduction to Anthropology (3) MP/CAS or PSY 111 and 112 Introduction to Psychology (3 and 1) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or PHY 101 Physics and Society (3) MP/CAS or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • LIN 202 American Dialects, Culture, and Identity (3) MP* or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • LIN 210 Special Topics in Language Awareness (3) MP
  • ATH 175 Global Cultural Diversity (3) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP

*May be taken in fall or spring.

Mathematics, Mathematics and Statistics (B.A. or B.S.)

Potential Career Paths: actuary, financial planner, investment analyst, psychometrician, along with careers in business, government, education and advanced study in graduate school.

The mathematics and mathematics and statistics majors provide useful tools for success in business, computing, engineering, and the physical and social sciences. 

Note: Math and Statistics majors - For those who have Calculus I credit, take STA 301; those with AP credit for STA 261 cannot take STA 301, and should instead take STA 363.

Fall semester

  • MTH/STA 147 First Year Seminar in Mathematics and Statistics (1)
  • MTH 151 Calculus I (4) MP or MTH 249 Calculus II (5) MP See placement guide for appropriate course.
    • Note: Students with AP credit for BC Calculus should consult with a MTH advisor about the next appropriate MTH/STA course. Students in the Honors College with AP credit for BC Calculus are advised to wait until the spring when MTH 252H is offered and consult with a MTH advisor about taking MTH 222 or 222T/331T. Statistics majors should speak with a STA advisor about taking STA 301 in the fall.
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP or other MP course

Spring semester

  • MTH 251 Calculus II (4) or MTH 252 (or 252H) Calculus III (4).
  • Consult with a MTH/STA advisor about additional possibilities, such as MTH 222 or STA 301.
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Continue MP course work (6)

If you are interested in programming and computing, take:

  • CSE 153 Introduction to C/C++ Programming (3) or CSE 163 Introduction to Computer Concepts and Programming (3) MP or CSE 174 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving (3)

Note: Any of the above CSE courses also satisfies the programming requirement of the Related Area Hours.

Media and Communication (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: communication consultant, media specialist, telecommunications specialist, graphics and production specialist, technical director, along with careers in film and television production; media sales and management; media promotion; public relations; corporate communications; law; public policy and broadcast journalism, advertising and sales representative.

Fall semester

  • MJF 105 Introduction to Media and Culture (3) MP
  • MJF 205 Introduction to Technology and Communication (3)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Natural science (3-4) MP

Spring semester

  • MJF 146 Foundations of Production (3)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Creative arts, DE&I, or Intercultural Consciousness (3-4) MP
  • Natural science (3-4) MP

Medical Laboratory Science (B.S.)

Potential Career Paths: medical laboratory scientist, research lab scientist, MLS specialist in hematology, medical microbiology, parasitology, mycology, molecular biology, immunohematology and clinical chemistry. Public health lab scientist along with other careers within the clinical laboratory, public health laboratory, research, or industrial laboratory. You can also go on to advanced study in graduate or professional school.Administered by the Microbiology department, this degree is available as a combined program. See the General Bulletin for program details.

Fall semester

  • MBI 147 Microbiology Introductory Seminar (1)
  • BIO/MBI 116 Biological Concepts: Structure, Function, Cellular, and Molecular Biology (4) MP/CAS
  • CHM 141, 144 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Creative Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Global Inquiry, or Intercultural Consciousness (3-4) MP/CAS or Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • BIO/MBI 115 Biological Concepts: Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, and Diversity (4) MP/CAS
  • CHM 142, 145 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Creative Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Global Inquiry, or Intercultural Consciousness (3-4) MP/CAS or Mathematics and Formal Reasoning (3-4) MP/CAS or Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Microbiology (B.A. or B.S.)

Potential Career Paths: staff microbiologist, lab technician, research assistant, technical sales representative, along with careers in universities, colleges, schools, hospitals, government agencies (CDC, EPA, NASA), congress, industry (biotechnology, food safety, pharmaceutical, food technology), business (patent law, intellectual property), and communications (medical and science writers). You can also go on to advanced study in graduate or professional school.

Fall semester

  • MBI 147 Microbiology Introductory Seminar (1)
  • BIO/MBI 116 Biological Concepts: Structure, Function, Cellular, and Molecular Biology (4) MP/CAS or MBI 121, 123 The Microbial World and Experimenting with Microbes (3,1) MP/CAS
  • CHM 141, 144 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Creative Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Global Inquiry, or Intercultural Consciousness (3-4) MP/CAS or Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • MBI 201 General Microbiology (4)
  • CHM 142, 145 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Creative Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Global Inquiry, or Intercultural Consciousness (3-4) MP/CAS or Mathematics and Formal Reasoning (3-4) MP/CAS or Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Neuroscience Co-Major

This co-major is multidisciplinary, including coursework in biology, psychology, chemistry and statistics. It provides a basic framework for students planning advanced work at the graduate level. To complete this co-major, you must also complete the requirements for a primary major. First select courses recommended for the primary major, and then select courses to satisfy the introductory requirements for the co-major.

Fall semester

  • BIO/MBI 116 Biological Concepts: Structure, Function, Cellular, and Molecular Biology MP/CAS
  • CHM 141, 144 College Chemistry and College Chemistry Lab (3, 2) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • BIO/PSY 159 Seminar in Neuroscience (1)
  • BIO/MBI 115 Biological Concepts: Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, and Diversity (4) (4) MP/CAS
  • CHM 142, 145 College Chemistry and Chemistry Laboratory (3, 2)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or PSY 251 Introduction to Biopsychology (3) CAS-C or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Note: PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology and PSY 112 Foundational Experiences in Psychology are not required for the co-major, but many students with this co-major opt to take it to fulfill their MP Social Science requirement.

Organizational 兔子先生hip (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: Businesses (consulting), startup company, finance and insurance,, non-profit management, governmental agencies, sales, manufacturing and distribution, human resources, marketing and market research, healthcare, and retail management.

Fall semester

  • ORG 153 Sociology in a Global Context (3) MP/CAS
  • PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology (3) MP/CAS
  • PSY 112 Foundation Experiences in Psychology (1) MP/CAS
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Natural Science (3-4) MP/CAS
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • PSY 221 Social Psychology (3) CAS
  • SOC 262 Research Methods (3) CAS-QL
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Natural Science (3-4) MP/CAS
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Philosophy (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: lawyer, entrepreneur, social worker, college or university professor, public relations specialist, research analyst, foreign diplomacy representative, along with careers in law, government, medicine, bioethics, education, administration, business, social work, public service, the military, public relations, library work, publishing, and systems analysis.

Fall semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Natural science (3-4) MP
  • Social science or (3-4) MP
  • Foreign language (3-4) CAS-A
One of these
  • PHL 103 Society and the Individual (3) MP
  • PHL 104 Purpose or Chance in the Universe (3) MP
  • PHL 105 Theories of Human Nature (3) MP
  • PHL 131 Introduction to Ethics (3) MP

Spring semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Natural science (3-4) MP
  • Social science (3-4) MP
  • Foreign language (3-4) CAS-A
One of these
  • PHL 205 Science and Culture (3)
  • PHL 241 Aesthetics (3)
  • PHL 263 Informal Logic (3)
  • PHL 265 Confronting Death (3)
  • PHL 273 Formal Logic (4) MP
  • PHL 312 Contemporary Moral Problems (4)

Physics (B.S.)

Potential Career Paths: The Physics B.S. degree prepares students for graduate study or employment in physics and related fields, including applied and engineering physics, biophysics, biomedical engineering, medical school, teacher licensure in physics, or careers in business or law.

Fall semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • MTH 151 Calculus I (4) or MTH 249 Calculus II (5) MP/CAS
  • PHY 181 General Physics I (4) MP/CAS
  • PHY 183 General Physics Laboratory I (1) MP/CAS
  • PHY 185 Experiencing the Physical World (1)
  • Humanities, creative arts, social science or global perspectives (3-4) MP/CAS or foreign language (3-5) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • MTH 251 Calculus II (4) or MTH 252 Calculus III (4)
  • PHY 182 General Physics II (4) MP/CAS
  • PHY 184 General Physics Laboratory II (1) MP/CAS
  • Humanities, creative arts or social science (3-4) MP/CAS or foreign language (3-4) CAS-A

Political Science (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: international administrator, political geographer, civil preparedness officer, campaign consultant, court administrator, economic risks analyst, fund-raising specialist, along with advanced study in the social sciences and law and careers in business, the foreign service, the armed forces, federal, state, and local government, law enforcement, lobbying, communications, including journalism or public relations; data analytics for corporate or non-profit organizations.

Fall semester

  • POL 241 American Political System (3) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP/CAS
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • POL 201 Political Thinking (3) CAS or POL 221 Comparative Politics (3) MP/CAS or POL 261 Public Administration (3) CAS or POL 271 World Politics (3) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP/CAS
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Formal Reasoning (3-5) MP/CAS

Note: Take POL 201 or 261 or 271 in the fall semester, if you have earned AP or other credit for POL 241 and/or 221

Premedical and Pre-Health Studies Co-Major

The Premedical and Pre-Health Studies Co-Major is designed to provide you with a broad-based science background that prepares you to pursue advanced degrees in medicine as well as other healthcare related fields. The co-major must be taken in conjunction with a primary major (it cannot be taken independently), and you are free to pursue any primary major offered at 兔子先生. There are many ways in which you can schedule the classes required of the co-major (this is highly influenced by your primary major), and there is no right or wrong timeline for getting into a health professions school. However, if you hope to start medical school directly after you graduate, we strongly recommend that you take at least college chemistry and PMD 101 during the fall semester or plan to take classes in the summer after your first year. Lastly, we recommend you take biology in their first year, especially if you are planning to major in a biological science.

Fall semester

  • BIO/MBI 116 Biological Concepts: Structure, Function, Cellular, and Molecular Biology (4)
  • CHM 141, 144 College Chemistry and College Chemistry Lab (3, 2) MP / CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other composition course (3)
  • PMD 101 Explorations in Healthcare Careers (1)

Spring semester

  • *BIO/MBI 115 Biological Concepts: Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, and Diversity (4) MP
  • CHM 142, 145 College Chemistry and Chemistry Laboratory (3, 2) MP
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or STA 261 (4) MP /CAS or Other composition course (3)

*Note: BIO/MBI 115 Biological Concepts: Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, and Diversity is only needed if pursuing Pre-Health Concentration.

Psychology (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: youth counselor, case worker, criminologist, clinical psychologist, personnel administrator, market research analyst, health policy planner, along with advanced study in psychology, counseling, personnel, business administration, usability testing and design, medicine, nursing, law, education, neuroscience, and social work.

Fall semester

  • PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology (3) and PSY 112 Foundational Experiences in Psychology (1)*
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • STA 261 Statistics (4) MP, CAS-E or other MP/CAS course (3)**
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Natural Science (preferably a biological science) (3-4) MP/CAS-D
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Notes:

* IF you have credit for PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology, take PSY 112M Foundational Experiences in Psychology (1) and any 200-level PSY course.

** If you have credit for STA 261, wait to take PSY 293 in the spring semester.

Spring semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology (3) MP and PSY 112 Foundational Experiences in Psychology (1)
  • PSY 293 Introduction to Psychological Statistics (4) or Other 200 level PSY course (3)*
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP/CAS-D
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

*Note: Many 200 level PSY courses have PSY 111 as a prerequisite

Public Administration (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: city manager, community development director, non-profit manager, homeland security coordinator, Congressional aide, legislative analyst, government relations director, human resources specialist, federal, state, and local government, law enforcement, and non-profit organizations as well as advanced study in public administration, public policy analysis, and related fields.

Fall semester

  • POL 241 American Political System (3) MP/CAS or POL 261 Public Administration (3) CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP/CAS
  • Social Science (3-4) MP or Foreign Language (3-5) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • POL 241 American Political System (3) MP/CAS or POL 261 Public Administration (3) CAS
  • Foreign Language (3-5) CAS-A
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP/CAS
  • Formal Reasoning (3-4) MP/CAS

Note: Take POL 261 in the fall semester, if you have earned AP or other credit for POL 241.

Public Health (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: Health department administration; healthcare administration; consultant for pharmaceutical brands, healthcare organizations or insurance companies; health policy; non-profit specializing in a specific population (e.g. minorities, veterans, or mothers).

Human Disease and Epidemiology Concentration:

Fall semester

  • MBI 147 Introductory Seminar (1)
  • BIO/MBI 116 Biological Concepts: Structure, Function, Cellular, and Molecular Biology (4) MP/CAS
  • CHM 141, 144 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Creative Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Global Inquiry, or Intercultural Consciousness (3-4) MP/CAS or Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • MBI 131 Community Health Perspectives (3) MP/CAS or KNH 125 Introduction to Public Health (3) MP
  • CHM 142, 145 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Creative Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Global Inquiry, or Intercultural Consciousness (3-4) MP/CAS or
  • STA261 or STA301 (3-4) MP/CAS or Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Health Policy and Administration Concentration:

Fall semester

  • POL 261 Public Administration (3) CAS or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • MBI 131 Community Health Perspectives (3) MP/CAS or KNH 125 Introduction to Public Health (3) MP
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative arts (3) MP/CAS
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • POL 261 Public Administration (3) CAS or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • KNH 218 Applied Health Behavior Change (3)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP/CAS
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Note: POL 261 can be taken in either the fall or spring semester

Religion, Comparative (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: law, public policy, foreign service, national security, the armed forces, public relations, social service, NGOs, teaching, community development, museum or archival work, counseling.

Fall semester

  • REL 101 Introduction to the Study of Religion (3) or 200 level REL course from: (A) 233, 241, 275, 286 or (B) 203, 223, 226 (3)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Natural Science or Social Science (3-4) MP

Spring semester

  • REL 101 Introduction to the Study of Religion (3) or 200 level REL course from: (A) 233, 241, 275, 286 or (B) 203, 223, 226 (3)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Natural Science or Social Science (3-4) MP

Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: human rights advocate, foreign correspondent, translator or interpreter, U.S. information agency program specialist, export/import sales manager as well as advanced study in area studies, political science, history, Russian language and literature, international business, law, diplomacy, or library science.

Fall semester

  • RUS 101 Beginning Russian (4) (or upper-level language course, depending on placement)
  • EnglishComposition (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP
  • Social Science (3-4) MP
  • Mathematics and Formal Reasoning (3-5) CAS-E

Spring semester

  • RUS 102 Beginning Russian (4) (or upper-level course, depending on previous semester)
  • English Composition (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP
  • Social Science (3-4) MP

Social Justice (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: community organizers, public policy analysts, conflict resolution specialists, political campaigners, mediators, activists, human relations workers, NGO workers, human rights groups, workers in environmental organizations, alternative media, human rights groups, political campaigns, religious organizations, international agencies, rights advocates, journalists, and lobbyists.

Fall semester

  • SOC/SJS 165 Introduction to Social Justice Studies (3) MP/CAS-C
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP/CAS-D
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • STA 261 Statistics (4) or STA 301 Applied Statistics (3) or PHL 273 Formal Logic (3) MP/CAS-E; or SOC 262 Research Methods (3) CAS-QL
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP/CAS-D
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Sociology (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: Community development, non-profit management, policy analyst, social science research, personnel management and human resources, labor relations, educator, higher education administration, educator, attorney, law enforcement, corrections officer, case management, rehabilitation counseling, public relations, program planning, advocacy, human services, and health care.

Fall semester

  • SOC 153 Sociology in a Global Context (3) MP/CAS-C
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP/CAS-D
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • SOC elective course at the 200-level (3)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP/CAS-D
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Spanish (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: Education: schools and higher education, publishing companies; Service: social work, law enforcement, public health; government: translation and interpretation, FBI, CIA, DEA, foreign service; Communication: journalism, marketing, mass media with a focus on Spanish population in the US or abroad; Business: customer support, international firms and banks, export firms, travel and entertainment industries.

Fall semester

  • SPN 311 Grammar Review and Introductory Composition (3), or lower/higher-level Spanish course depending on placement
  • English Composition (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP
  • Additional 兔子先生 Plan courses (6)

Spring semester

  • SPN 312 Introduction to Spanish Language/Linguistics (3)*
  • SPN 315 Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3), or other Spanish course depending on placement
  • EnglishComposition (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP
  • Additional 兔子先生 Plan courses (6-9; depends on SPN courses taken)

Speech Pathology and Audiology (B.S.)

Potential Career Paths: Certified speech pathologists and audiologists are employed in public school systems, hospitals, community speech and hearing centers, state and federal government agencies, industries, nursing homes and private practices.

Fall semester

  • SPA 127 Introduction to Communication Disorders (3) MP/CAS (may be taken in the spring semester) or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • BIO 161 Principles of Human Physiology (4) MP/CAS or PHY 131 Physics for Music (3) MP/CAS or PHY 101 Physics and Society (3) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Creative Arts MP/CAS
  • Foreign language (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • SPA 127 Introduction to Communication Disorders (3) MP/CAS (if not taken in the fall semester) 
  • BIO 161 Principles of Human Physiology (4) MP/CAS or PHY 131 Physics for Music (3) MP/CAS or PHY 101 Physics and Society (3) MP/CAS
  • EDP 201 Human Development and Learning in Educational Environments (3) MP/CAS or PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology (3) MP/CAS and PSY 112 Foundational Experiences (1) MP/CAS
  • FSW 261 Child Development (3) or an elective or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign language (3-4) CAS-A

Strategic Communication (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: public relations marketing specialist, social media manager, advertising account executive, government public information officer, corporate communication director, research analyst, customer service representative, as well as advanced study in communication and related disciplines, including law school.

Fall semester

  • MJF 105 Introduction to Media (3) MP and/or JRN102 Precision Writing (3)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Humanities, creative arts or social science (3-4) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP

Spring semester

  • MJF 205 Communications and Technology (3) and/or STC 259 Introduction to Strategic Communication (3) and/ or STC 135 Public Expression and Critical Inquiry (3) and/or MJF 146 Media Aesthetics (3) (and/or MJF 105 or JRN 102 if not taken above)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Humanities, creative arts or social science (3-4) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP

Note: Strategic communication students are required to earn a minor in order to complete this major.

Sustainability Co-Major

To complete the Sustainability Co-major, you must also complete a primary major. You may select any major as the primary major, although majors in business, creative arts, humanities and social sciences will find the most overlap among the requirements. First select courses recommended for the primary major, and then select courses to satisfy the introductory requirements for the co-major.

Fall or spring semester

  • IES 274 Introduction to Environment and Sustainability (3)
  • BIO 131 Plants, Humanity and Environment (3) MP/CAS or BIO 176 Ecology of North America (3) MP/CAS or BIO 121 Environmental Biology (3) MP/CAS
  • GEO 121 Earth's Physical Environment (4) MP/CAS or GLG 121 Environmental Geology (3) and GLG 115L Understanding the Earth (1) MP/CAS
One of these
  • ARC 188 Ideas in Architecture (3) MP/CAS
  • ATH 175 Peoples of the World (3) MP/CAS
  • GEO 101 Global Forces, Local Diversity (3) MP/CAS
  • ECO 131 Economic Perspectives on Inequality in America (3) MP/CAS
  • ECO 201 Microeconomics (3) MP/CAS
  • POL 261 Public Administration (3) CAS

Undeclared - Arts and Science

If you have not declared a major, you will utilize the 兔子先生 Plan and CAS requirements to explore various major options.  You will also work with your academic advisor and a career advisor in the Center for Career Exploration and Success to begin identifying potential major and career interests.  

Fall semester

  • UNV 101 I am 兔子先生 (1)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Creative arts or humanities or social science (3-4) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP
  • Mathematics or foreign language (3-4) MP or CAS-A

Spring semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Elective area of interest (3)
  • Creative arts or humanities or social science (3-4) MP (different area than taken in the fall)
  • Natural science (3-4) MP
  • Mathematics or foreign language (3-4) MP or CAS-A

Urban and Regional Planning (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: urban planner, community or economic development, planning/design consultant, real estate developer, corporate strategic planning, public or non-profit administration, sustainable design professional, Geographic Information Systems specialist, and other careers requiring an integrative view of urban development and systematic problem-solving skills.

Fall semester

  • GEO 101 Global Forces, Local Diversity (3) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
2-3 of these (to equal 15-16 hours)
  • ARC 188 Ideas in Architecture (3) MP/CAS
  • GEO 121 Earth's Physical Environments (4) MP/CAS or GEO 122 Geographic Perspectives on the Environment (3) MP/CAS or Natural Science (3-4) MP/CAS
  • GEO 242 Mapping a Changing World MP/CAS
  • Natural Science, Biological (3-4) MP/CAS or Formal Reasoning (3-5) MP/CAS
  • Humanities or Global Inquiry (3) MP
  • Other MP/CAS Course or Elective

Spring semester

  • GEO 201 Geography of Urban Diversity (3) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Literature (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
2-3 of these (not taken in fall semester, to equal 15-16 hours)
  • ARC 188 Ideas in Architecture (3) MP/CAS
  • GEO 101 Global Forces, Local Diversity (3) MP/CAS
  • GEO 121 Earth's Physical Environments (4) MP/CAS or GEO 122 Geographic Perspectives on the Environment (3) MP/CAS or Natural Science (3-4) MP/CAS
  • GEO 242 Mapping a Changing World (3) MP/CAS
  • Natural Science, Biological (3-4) MP/CAS or Formal Reasoning (3-5) MP/CAS
  • Humanities or Global Inquiry (3) MP
  • Other MP/CAS Course or Electivee

Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies (B.A.)

Potential Career Paths: public information coordinator, women's/GLBT health advocate, community planning specialist, public opinion analyst, personnel officer, community-based educator as well as advanced study in law school, graduate school in many fields, public service and private sector careers, political leadership positions, and teaching in both K-12 and higher education.

Fall semester

  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • WGS 201 Introduction to Women's Studies (3) MP
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Humanities, Creative Arts or Social Science (3) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP

Spring semester

  • WGS elective (3)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A
  • Humanities, Creative Arts or Social Science (3) MP
  • Natural Science (3-4) MP

Zoology (B.A. or B.S.)

Potential Career Paths: park naturalist, laboratory technician, fisheries manager, environmental planner, healthcare administrator, high school biology teacher, curator in a museum, zoo or botanical garden, or admission to pre-professional schools (medical, dental, veterinary, physical therapy).

Fall semester

  • BIO 147 Introductory Seminar (1)
  • BIO/MBI 116 Biological Concepts: Structure, Function, Cellular, and Molecular Biology (4) MP/CAS
  • CHM 141, 144 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2) MP/CAS
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Creative Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Global Inquiry, or Intercultural Consciousness (3-4) MP/CAS or Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

Spring semester

  • BIO/MBI 115 Biological Concepts: Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, and Diversity (4) MP/CAS
  • CHM 142, 145 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2)
  • ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Other MP/CAS course (3)
  • Creative Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Global Inquiry, or Intercultural Consciousness (3-4) MP/CAS or Mathematics and Formal Reasoning (3-4) MP/CAS or Foreign Language (3-4) CAS-A

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