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University Studies component of the Bachelor of Arts degree
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Oral and Written Communication (7 hrs)
- ENG 105 [or ENG 104]
- COM 161 [or HON 165]
Scientific Inquiry, Methodologies, and Quantitative Skills (7-10 hrs)
- One science course with lab (4-5 hrs)
- One math course (3-5 hrs)
World’s Historical, Literary, and Philosophical Traditions (9 hrs)
- CIV 201 or CIV 202 [or HON 201 or HON 202]
- HUM 211 [or HON 251]
- One additional course
Global Awareness, Cultural Diversity, and the World’s Artistic Traditions (9-15 hrs)
- Minimum of six hours in a single foreign language, culminating in proficiency at 202 level or above. To reach the 202-level a student may have to complete up to six hours of 100-level prerequisites in the language in which he/she is seeking proficiency.*
- One additional course
Social and Self-Awareness and Responsible Citizenship (6 hrs)
- Two courses, one from each category:
Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Civic Engagement
Social science
University Studies Approved Electives (6 hrs)
- Choose from the list of University Studies electives. No more than two courses from any one Thematic category and no more than one course from the Enrichment Electives category.
TOTAL: 44-47* hours
* To reach the 202-level and fulfill the foreign language requirement, a student may have to complete up to six hours of 100-level prerequisites in the language in which he/she is seeking proficiency. Those hours are not included in the 44-47 hour total.