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Major in Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts
CIP 24.0101
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University Studies Requirements
- 49-52 Hours
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University Studies selections must include: |
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Fine Arts: |
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MUS 105 |
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Introduction to Music History [or HON 162] |
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THD 104 |
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The Theatrical Experience [or HON 163] |
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Humanities: |
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ENG 201 |
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Appreciation of Literature |
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or |
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RGS 200 |
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Introduction to Comparative Religion |
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Mathematics: |
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MAT 135 |
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Introduction to Probability and Statistics |
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or |
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MAT 140 |
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College Algebra |
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Sciences: |
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CHE 105 |
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General College Chemistry |
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or |
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GSC 101 |
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The Earth and the Environment |
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or |
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AST 115/116 |
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Introductory Astronomy and Laboratory |
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or |
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PHY 130/131 |
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General Physics I and Laboratory |
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Social Sciences: |
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ANT 140 |
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Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
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HIS 222 |
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American Experience Since 1865 |
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PSY 180 |
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General Psychology |
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Core Courses - 13 Hours
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LBA 099 |
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Freshman Transitions |
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ART 212 |
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Introduction to the History of Art II |
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BIO 101 |
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Biological Concepts |
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PHI 202 |
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Ethics |
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SOC 133 |
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Introduction to Sociology |
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Major Concentrations - 36-40 Hours
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Choose two concentrations from the six areas listed below. No more than one
concentration can be taken from the same area. Courses in each concentration
are on file in the Registrar's
office.
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Fine Arts |
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Art
History |
18 |
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Music |
19 |
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Theatre |
18 |
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Humanities |
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English |
18 |
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Modern Language (one language)
French German Spanish
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18 |
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Philosophy |
18 |
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Natural Science / Mathematics |
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Biology |
18 |
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Chemistry |
19 |
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Geosciences |
19 - 20 |
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Mathematics |
19 - 20 |
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Physical
Science |
18 - 21 |
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Social Science |
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Anthropology |
18 |
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Economics |
18 |
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History |
18 |
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International
Affairs |
18 - 19 |
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Political
Science |
18 |
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Legal Studies |
18 |
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Psychology |
18 - 19 |
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Sociology |
18 |
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Religious Studies |
18 |
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Multicultural, Class and
Gender Studies 18 |
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Interdisciplinary Studies 18 |
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With the approval of the Liberal Arts Committee, an individualized concentration, such as European Studies,
Rural Studies, or Pre-Medical Studies, may be created, using appropriate courses from selected liberal arts
concentrations.
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Required Course - 3 Hours
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LBA 438 |
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Seminar in Liberal Arts |
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Liberal Arts majors complete a major research project combining any two of their areas of study.
Students work with advisors from each of their areas, as well as with the LBA Coordinator, to
produce a polished, high-quality capstone project that may serve as a writing sample for future
employers or graduate or professional school admission.
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Internship - 0-6 Hours
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Liberal Arts majors may arrange an internship through the Cooperative Education program in the
Career Services Office. Prior approval of the Liberal Arts Coordinator is required as well.
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Foreign Study - 3-6 Hours
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Liberal Arts majors are required to participate in a study abroad or exchange program. Students
may choose from programs ranging from one week to one year in duration, and may choose to study
in any of the many locations offered through CCSA, KIIS, and other programs supported through
the University's Study Abroad Program.
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Required Minor - 21-24 Hours
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Total Curriculum Requirements 120-140 Hours
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The requirements listed above are an example of what is applicable to most
students entering Murray State University at the present time. Criteria as they
may relate to individual students may vary. The primary source is the
Undergraduate Bulletin applicable at the time of the student
enrollment.
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