Goal: Courses emphasize written communication as a way of thinking and discovering ideas and meanings, as well as expressing them. Students must develop basic writing skills at the freshman level in English 101 (100 for ESL students) and build on those skills in English 302. In addition, at least one course in a student’s major must be “writing-intensive.”

Required: English 101 (or 100), 302 and an approved writing-intensive course in the major (see list at bottom of page).

Approved Courses: ENGH 100 or ENGH 101, ENGH 302
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Goal: Students develop the ability to use oral communication as a way of thinking and learning as well as sharing ideas with others. Courses in oral communication will provide students with the ability to express themselves in public or group settings. Students should gain an understanding of the cultural, psychological, political and practical significance of communication, with special emphasis on the role of communication in a free society. Through oral presentations, group discussions, and critically assessing public messages, students will come to understand various modes of communication, and will improve their oral communication skills. They should also learn how to support and defend their positions, how to respond to different communication situations, and how to clearly organize and develop ideas. By developing an understanding of the importance of communication in society, students will also learn to respect the freedom of expression of all members of the community.

Required: One approved course; increased emphasis on oral communication in appropriate General Education courses.

Approved Courses: COMM 100 or COMM 101 Powered by Hackadelic Sliding Notes 1.6.5

Goal: Student will develop the ability to use and critically evaluate numerical information , and to create the critique logical arguments using quantitative reasoning. Courses in the “Quantitative Reasoning” category are intended to give students the capability to reason quantitatively through exposure and practice grounded in important problems and ideas. To ensure skills, a basic proficiency established through a test is required before attempting courses that satisfy this requirement. Students who demonstrate a higher proficiency level may choose among an approved set of courses that develop quantitative reasoning, while those with basic proficiency are only required to satisfy this requirement with the particular course Math 106, designed to advance students to the higher proficiency level.

Required: Math 106; or if the student has achieved an appropriate placement score on quantitative skills, one of the following: Math 108, 110, 111, 113, 115, 125 or STAT 250. (Students are assumed to have achieved satisfactory completion of the high school math required for admission.)

Approved Courses: MATH 106, MATH 108, MATH 110, MATH 111, MATH 113, MATH 115, MATH 125, STAT 250 Powered by Hackadelic Sliding Notes 1.6.5

The purpose of the information technology requirement is to ensure that students achieve an essential understanding of information technology infrastructure encompassing systems and devices; learn to make the most of the Web and other network resources; protect their digital data and devices; take advantage of latest technologies; and become more sophisticated technology users and consumers.

Courses meeting the “IT only” requirement must address learning outcomes 1 and 2, and one additional outcome. Courses meeting “IT with Ethics component” must address outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 5. Courses meeting the only IT Ethics component must address outcomes 3 and 5.

1. Students will be able to use technology to locate, access, evaluate, and use information, and appropriately cite resources from digital/electronic media.
2. Students will understand the core IT concepts in a range of current and emerging technologies and learn to apply appropriate technologies to a range of tasks.
3. Students will understand many of the key ethical, legal and social issues related to information technology and how to interpret and comply with ethical principles, laws, regulations, and institutional policies.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate, create, and collaborate effectively using state-of-the-art information technologies in multiple modalities.
5. Students will understand the essential issues related to information security, how to take precautions and use techniques and tools to defend against computer crimes.

Required: One approved 3-credit course that meets all IT requirements, or completion of an appropriate combination of courses, proficiency exams, and modules.

Approved Courses
IT (all): ANTH 395, CDS 130, CHEM 350, CRIM 300, ENGR 117, GOVT 300, HIST 390, IT 103, MUSI 415
IT (all except ethics): AVT 180, CS 112, PHYS 251, PSYC 300, PSYC 301, PSYC 372 (all three PSYC courses must be taken), SOCI 410
IT (ethics): CDS 151, CS 105, ENGR 107, ENGR 401, IT 304, PHIL 112
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Goal: Courses aim to achieve a majority of the following learning outcomes: students will be able to read for comprehension, detail, and nuance; identify the specific literary qualities of language as employed in the texts they read; analyze the ways specific literary devices contribute to the meaning of a text; identify and evaluate the contribution of the social, political, historical, and cultural contexts in which a literary text is produced; and evaluate a critical argument in others’ writing as well as one’s own.

Required: One approved course

Approved Courses: ARAB 325, CHIN 310, 311, 325, 328; CLAS 250, 260, 340, 350, 360, 380; ENGH 201, 202, 203, 204; FREN 325, 329; FRLN 330, GERM 325, ITAL 325, PHIL 253, RELI 235, RUSS 325, 326, 327; SPAN 325
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Goal: Courses aim to achieve a majority of the following learning outcomes: students will be able to identify and analyze the formal elements of a particular art form using vocabulary appropriate to that form; demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between artistic technique and the expression of a work’s underlying concept; analyze cultural productions using standards appropriate to the form and cultural context; analyze and interpret material or performance culture in its social, historical, and personal contexts; and engage in the artistic process, including conception, creation, and ongoing critical analysis.

Required: One approved course

Approved Courses:
ARTH 101, 102, 103, 200, 201, 203, 204, 321, 322, 324, 333, 334, 340, 341, 342, 344, 360, 362, 372, 373, 376; AVT 103, 104, 215, 222, 232, 243, 252, 253, 262, 272; DANC 101, 119, 125, 131, 145, 161, 225, 231, 245, 301, 390, 391; ENGH 370, 396; FAVS 225; MUSI 100, 101, 102, 107, 301, 302, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 387, 389, 485; PHIL 156; THR 101, 150, 151, 210, 230, 395, 411, 412
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(7 credits) Goal: Courses in this category are intended to provide students with an understanding of natural science. The critical approach of the scientific method, the relation of theory and experiment, the use of quantitative and qualitative information, and the development and elaboration of major ideas in science are addressed.>Required: Two approved science courses; a course offering an overview of the principles of physics, chemistry and life sciences will be one of the two courses required of some students. At least one course will have laboratory experience. Approved

Courses:
Non-Lab (3 credits):
ASTR 103, 302, CDS 101, CHEM 101, 102, 201, 202, CLIM 101, EVPP 201,  GEOL 134, GGS 102, UNIV 301

Lab (4 credits):
ASTR 111, 112, 113, 114
BIOL 103, 104, 213
CHEM 103, 104, 155, 156, 211, 212, 251
CLIM 111 and 112
EVPP 110, 111
GEOL 101, 102
GGS 121
PHYS 103, 104, 111 and 112, 160, 161, 243 and 244, 245 and 246, 260 and 261, 262 and 263

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(3 credits) Goal: Courses aim to achieve a majority of the following learning outcomes: students will be able to demonstrate familiarity with the major chronology of Western civilization or world history; demonstrate the ability to narrate and explain long-term changes and continuities in Western civilization or world history; identify, evaluate, and appropriately cite online and print resources; develop multiple historical literacies by analyzing primary sources of various kinds (texts, images, music) and using these sources as evidence to support interpretation of historical events; communicate effectively— through speech, writing, and use of digital media—their understanding of patterns, process, and themes in the history of Western civilization or the world.

Approved Course: HIST 100 or HIST 125

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Goal: Courses aim to achieve a majority of the following learning outcomes: develop understanding of global patterns and processes and their interaction with society; demonstrate understanding of the interconnectedness, difference, and diversity of a global society; identify, evaluate and properly cite resources appropriate to the field, such as audio/visual/online/print materials, or artifacts; apply awareness of global issues to a consideration of individual or collective responsibilities within a global society; and devise analytical, practical, or creative responses to global problems or issues.

Required: One approved course

Approved Courses:

ANTH 302, 304, 306, 307, 308, 309, 311, 312, 313, 316, 331, 332, 385; ARTH 319, 320, 380, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386; CEIE 100; COMM 305, 456; CRIM 405; DANC 118, 318, 418; ECON 360, 361, 362, 380, 390; ENGH 362, 366; GCH 205; GGS 101; GLOA 101; GOVT 132, 133; HIST 130, 251, 252, 261, 262, 271, 272, 281, 282, 328, 329, 356, 358, 360, 364, 365, 387, 460, 462; JAPA 310; MSOM 305; MUSI 103, 431; PHIL 243, PSYCH 379; RELI 100, 211, 212, 313, 315, 341, 374; RUSS 354; SOCI 120, 320, 332; SPAN 322; THR 359; TOUR 210; WMST 100

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Goal: Courses aim to achieve a majority of the following learning outcomes: Demonstrate understanding of key concepts, terminology, principles or theories within the field; demonstrate understanding of methodological approaches appropriate to the field; identify, evaluate and properly cite resources appropriate to the field, such as audio/visual/online/print materials, or artifacts; explain how individuals, groups or institutions are influenced by contextual factors as appropriate to the field; and use appropriate methods to apply social and behavioral science concepts, terminology, principles, or theories to significant issues.

Required: One approved course

Approved Courses: AFAM 200, ANTH 114, 120, 135, 396; CONF 101, CONS 410, CRIM 100,ECON 100, 103, 104, 105; ECON 110 & 111 (must be taken together), EDUC 372, GGS 103, GOVT 101, 103, 367; HEAL 230, HIST 121, 122, LING 306, PSYC 100, 211, 231; SOCI 101, SOM 100, TOUR 311, WMST 200 Powered by Hackadelic Sliding Notes 1.6.5