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The liberal arts have played an increasingly important role at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls since the mission of the university was broadened from that of a teachers college half a century ago.
Based on the premise that the liberal arts offer the strongest foundation for society through the development of the intellectual, cultural and social concepts of the student, the College of Arts and Sciences offers many opportunities. The mission of the college is to provide for the education of the complete person, education for citizenship and leadership, education for a productive life, and education for the love of learning. These are the primary values associated with a liberal arts education regardless of the discipline.
The College of Arts and Sciences offers majors within its three divisions-Arts and Humanities, Sciences and Mathematics, and Social Sciences-whose curricula prepare students for professional careers and graduate school.
As changes in program offerings take place, the continuing theme will be that of allegiance to students and their opportunities to learn.
Liberal Arts majors and minors available in the College of Arts and Sciences include: art, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, communicative disorders, economics, English, environmental science, geography, history, journalism, marketing communications, mathematics, modern languages (French, German and Spanish), music, physics, political science, psychology, social work, sociology, Communication Studies, teaching English as a second language (TESOL), and theatre arts. In addition, there are broad area majors in fine arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts), English (for education majors), music, science and social studies. Minors not identified with majors include: anthropology; business communication; GIS and cartography; computer science; criminal justice; mass communication; philosophy; professional writing; theater; and interdisciplinary minors in decision sciences; ethnic studies; international studies; film studies; musical theatre; and women's studies. Additional minors provided for
education majors include: language arts, general science, and social science.
Curricula in the Arts and Sciences
The four-year curriculum, leading to the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree, was authorized by the governing board of the State Universities in 1951. This program is designed to give a broad, liberal education and to be the foundation for further specialization in graduate schools, professional colleges of medicine, law, dentistry, engineering and others, or to prepare the student to go directly into the civil service, industry and other fields of work.
A total of 120 semester hours is required for graduation. One full year of work (30 credits) must have been done in residence and the last 15 credits for the degree must have been done in residence unless the dean of the college permits an exception. A candidate must have an honor point average of 2.25 in advanced courses (numbered 300 and above) in the major field of specialization and must have an overall honor point average of 2.0 to graduate.
Liberal Arts Degrees
Bachelor of Arts
Major: 34-36 cr. hrs.
The courses taken to satisfy the Language Competency, International Component and College Requirement may not be counted toward the major. However, they may be counted toward an optional minor, as a minor is not required for the BA degree.
Language Competency: 14-17 cr. hrs. (see test-out rules)
This requirement can be met by satisfying one of the following guidelines:
Two years of one foreign language taught at UWRF or transferred;
Test-out into 100 or 200 level and complete through the 202 course;
Test-out into 300 level and complete the 301 course.
Modern Languages majors can satisfy this requirement by:
Taking 14 credits in a language other than the language of the major; or
taking 14 credits of additional coursework selected from the College Requirements and/or the International Component;
or completing a minor in another field.
International Component: 6 cr. hrs.
Select international experience and/or international focus courses.
International experience courses:
INTS 370, 377; HUM 374; ART/ENGL 376; MODL 376, 377
International focus courses:
ART 314, 318; ECON 328, 344; ENGL 441; GEOG 340, 342, 343, 344; HIST 201, 349, 371; HUM 261; INTS 200; MODLˆFREN 342, GERM 342, SPAN 342, 346; MUS 300; PHIL 245; POLS 245, 346, 347, 348, 349; and all departments 378.
College Requirement 12-14 cr. hrs.
Courses must be outside the department of the major. Courses must be taken from at least three groups but must include Philosophy as one of the groups.
Philosophy - 200 level or higher;
History of the arts (art, music, theatre, dance) - 200 level or higher:
ART 211, 212, 311, 312, 314, 318; MUS 234, 235;
CSTA 337, 338, 339;
Literature (from English or Modern Language departments) - 300 level or higher;
History - 200 level or higher;
Arts and Ideas-Humanities 255, 256;
Supporting Courses/Electives 8-13 cr. hrs. as needed to achieve 120 credits.
Diversity Requirement
A three-credit course which may be double-counted toward any requirement or may be applied toward electives.
TOTAL 120 cr. hrs.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Requirements for this degree are identified in the Art Department section.
Bachelor of Science
Major/Minor (Major 34-36/Minor 21-24) 55-60 cr. hrs.
Additional departmental requirements: 0-28 cr. hrs.
(i.e., supporting courses outside the major/minor departments)
Requirements vary according to program.
Liberal Arts 3 courses: minimum of 8 credits
See liberal arts courses listing below.
Courses must be at the 200 level or above with the exception of Modern Language courses; testout credits are excluded.
Students must take courses from at least 2 divisions. (The divisions are: Humanities/Fine Arts; Modern Language; Sciences/Mathematics; Social Sciences.) Students may take 1 course in division of either major or minor, but course cannot be in either the major or minor designator area. (e.g., a Psychology major/Sociology minor could take a History course for Liberal Arts, but could not take either a PSYC or SOCI designated course to fulfill this requirement). Students in multidisciplinary programs (e.g., Marketing Communications) should follow liberal arts policy of that degree.
Note: Although there are courses listed in the Liberal Arts section that can also fulfill other requirements (e.g., SPAN 101 can used in General Education: Communication-Speaking and Listening) courses taken for Liberal Arts credit cannot be double counted in any other area (e.g., major, minor).
University Requirements (American Cultural Diversity and Global Perspectives): 6 cr. hrs.
Students must take both an American Cultural Diversity (ACD) and a Global Perspectives (GP) course. Liberal Arts courses with ACD designation double count toward both the Liberal Arts and the American Cultural Diversity requirements. Liberal Arts courses with GP designation double count toward both the Liberal Arts and the Global Perspectives requirements.
Electives: 3-22 cr. hrs.
As needed to achieve a total of 120 credits. A maximum of 12 credits may be taken in the department of the major; all other credits must be outside the department of the major.
TOTAL 120 cr. hrs.
These courses meet the Liberal Arts requirements prescribed in the preceding degree programs. The Liberal Arts Courses link provides a PDF file with the latest listing.
HUMANITIES DIVISION:
Art (ART)
211-Western Art to 1500, 212-Art History Since 1500, 226-Introduction to Fibers, 227-Introduction to Clay, 228-Introduction to Metal, 229-Introduction to Glass, 235-Introduction to Black and White Photography, 236-Introduction to Printmaking, 237-Introduction to Sculpture, 238-Introduction to Painting, 311-American Art to 1865, 312-American Art since 1865, 314-Art of China, India, and Japan, 318 -Latin American Art
English (ENGL)
202-Literature of Science Fiction, 203-Literature of the African-American Experience, 206-Ethnic Film and Literature, 207 -Literature of the Asian-American Experience, 208-Literature of the Native American Experience, 212-The Native American in Literature, 214-Women in Literature, 222-Literature of Fantasy, 226-Detective Fiction, 228-Literature of Environmental Justice, 231-The Short Story, 232-Contemporary Drama, 233-Introduction to Poetry, 234-Modern Novels, 235-American Autobiography: Varieties of Personal Narrative, 237-Introduction to Greek Mythology, 250-Literature for Children, 253-Introduction to Literary Studies, 300-Women and Film, 301-History of Film, 321-The English Language: History and Culture, 322-Acquistion of Language, 324-Survey of American Literature I: Origins to 1900, 325-Survey of American Literature II: 1900-1980, 331-Survey of English Literature I: to 1800, 332-Survey of English Literature II, 335-Shakespeare, 341-European Literature, 342-Developments in the Novel, 343-The Novel and Film Adaptations, 344-Major Authors, 350-Children‚s Literature: Issues and Trends, 355-Literature for Adolescents, 376-Experience Greece: Culture Past and Present, 385-Interdisciplinary Seminar on the American Frontier, 421-Chaucer, 422-Renaissance Drama, 423-Seventeenth Century Prose and Poetry to the Restoration, 424-Drama and Novels of the Restoration and 18th Century, 425-Romantic British Literature, 426-Victorian Literature, 427-Modern British Literature, 1890-1940, 428-Modern British Literature, 1940-present, 429-American Renaissance, 430-American Realism, 431-Modern American Fiction, 432-Contemporary American Literature, 441-Twentieth-Century International Literature, 442-World Cinema, 443-American Ethnic Women Writers, 455-Adolescent Literature: Issues and Trends
Ethnic Studies (ETHN)
200-Introduction to Ethnic Studies
Film Studies (FILM)
200-Introduction to Film Studies, 206-Ethnic Film and Literature, 248-Film-Cultures in Conflict, 289-Topics in Film, 300-Women and Film, 301-History of Film, 302-History of Documentary, 315-German Classic and Modern Film, 343-The Novel and Film Adaptations, 389-Special Topics, 442-World Cinema
Humanities (HUM)
300-Multidisciplinary Human Perspectives, 311-Arts and Ideas I, 312-Arts and Ideas II
Humanities (IHUM)
489-Humanities Capstone
International Studies (INTS)
200-Introduction to International Studies, 365-Contemporary Europe, 442-World Cinema
Journalism (JOUR)
240-Introduction to Visual Communication, 301-History of Film, 455-Mass Media and Society
Music (MUS)
200-American Music, 234-Music History and Literature I, 235-Music History and Literature II, 255-History of Jazz, 300-World Music
Philosophy (PHIL)
201-Human Nature, Ethics, and the Natural World, 221-Ancient Philosophy, 222-Hellenistic & Medieval Philosophy, 224 Existentialism and Late Modern Philosophy, 230-Logical Reasoning, 232-Biblical & Philosophical Approaches to Contemporary Issues, 235-Philosophy of the Arts, 240-Social Ethics, 245-Eastern Religions and Islam, 265-God, Religion, Science & the Meaning of Life, 289-Special Topics in Philosophy, 303-Environmental Ethics, 304-Business Ethics, 307-Greece to the Middle Ages, 308-Renaissance to Marx, 309-Western Political Thought: Nietzsche to the Present, 310-Philosophy and History of Visual Art, 311-Philosophy of Law, 316-Media Ethics, 323-Science & the Philosophers of the Age of Enlightenment, 369-American Intellectual History, 389-Special Topics in Philosophy, 415-History of Philosophy
Communication Studies and Theatre Arts (CSTA)
200-Introduction to Film Studies, 206-Family Communications, 207-Listening Skills, 223-Oral Interpretation of Literature, 230-Playwrights of Color, 248-Film-Cultures in Conflict, 301-History of Film, 314-Introduction to Criticism for Oral Communication, 334-Playwriting, 336-Costume and Fashion: The Mirror of History, 337 -History of Theatre and Dramatic Literature: Ancient Traditions Through Renaissance Drama, 338-History of Theatre and Dramatic Literature: 18th Century to the Present, 339-American Theatre, 353-Mass Media and Popular Culture, 440-Gender Communication
Women's Studies (WMST)
214-Women in Literature, 235-American Autobiography: Varieties of Personal Narrative, 300-Women and Film, 389-Topics in Women‚s Studies, 440-Gender Communication, 443-American Ethnic Women Writers
MODERN LANGUAGE DIVISION:
Communicative Disorders (COMD)
162-Introduction to American Sign Language, 469-American Sign Language
Modern Language (MODL)
376-Mexico: A Cultural Experience, 377-Foreign Study, 379-Internship in Modern Language, 499-Independent Study in Modern Language
Chinese (CHIN)
101-Beginning Chinese I, 102-Beginning Chinese II, 490-Readings in Chinese
French (FREN)
101-Beginning French I, 102-Beginning French II, 201-Intermediate French I, 202-Intermediate French II,
301-French Conversation and Composition I, 302-French Conversation and Composition II, 341-French Civilization, 342-Modern France and Francophone Cultures, 351-Survey of French Literature to 1800, 352-Survey of French Literature 1800- Present, 378-Semester Abroad Research, 401-Advanced French Communications, 451-French Prose Fiction, 452-French Poetry, 453-French Drama, 490-Readings in French
German (GERM)
101-Beginning German I, 102-Beginning German II, 201-Intermediate German I, 202-Intermediate German II, 275-Business German, 301-German Conversation and Composition I, 302-German Conversation and Composition II, 315-German Classic and Modern Film, 341-German Civilization, 342-Modern German-Speaking Cultures, 351-Survey of German Literature to Classicism (1800), 352-Survey of German Literature to Classicism (1800) to the Present, 378-Semester Abroad Research, 401-Advanced German Conversation, 451-German Drama and Theatre, 452-German Tale, Short Story, and Novella, 453-German Poetry, 490-Readings in German
Japanese (JAPN)
101-Beginning Japanese I, 102-Beginning Japanese II, 201-Intermediate Japanese I, 202-Intermediate Japanese II
Spanish (SPAN)
101-Beginning Spanish I, 102-Beginning Spanish II, 201-Intermediate Spanish I, 202-Intermediate Spanish II, 301-Spanish Composition and Conversation I, 302-Spanish Composition and Conversation II, 341-Spanish Civilization to 1800, 342-Spanish Civilization 1800- Present, 345-Latin American Civilization to 1800,
346-Latin American Civilization 1800- Present, 351-Survey of Spanish Literature- Siglo De Oro (Golden Age), 352-Survey of Spanish Literature- Generation of 1898 to Present, 355-Survey of Latin American Literature- Conquest to Independence, 356-Survey of Latin American Literature- Independence to Present, 378-Semester Abroad Research, 401-Advanced Spanish Communication, 452-Advanced Spanish Literature, 455-Advanced Latin American Literature, 490-Readings in Spanish
NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS DIVISION:
Biology (BIOL)
210-General Botany, 230-General Zoology, 253-Human Biology, 307-Human Heredity: Principles and Implications, 344-Wildlife Biology
Chemistry (CHEM)
200-Chemistry and the Environment, 210-Topics in Consumer Chemistry, 220-Chemistry of Life
Geography (GEOG)
316-The Physical Environment of Urban Areas
Geology (GEOL)
202-Oceanography, 269-Environmental Geology, 305-Geology of the Planets, 330-Meteorology
Mathematics (MATH)
216-Elementary Statistical Concepts, 361-Symbolic Logic
Physics (PHYS)
220-The Science of Light, 318-Astrophysics, 321-The Science of Sound
Science (ISCI)
497-Science Capstone
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES DIVISION:
Accounting (ACCT)
201-Survey of Accounting
Anthropology (ANTH)
205-Culture and Personality, 221-Global Perspectives on Women, 225-Sociology of Race and Ethnicity,
228-Native American Cultures, 247-Human and Cultural Origins, 338-Global Perspectives on Health and Disease, 348-Faces of Culture
Business law (BLAW)
265-Business of Law I, 266-Business of Law II, 354-Women and the Law,
Criminal Justice (CJ)
320-Juvenile Delinquency, 322-Criminology
Economics (ECON)
201-Principles of Microeconomics, 202-Principles of Macroeconomics, 289-Special Topics: Economics,
305-Money and Banking, 312-Political Economy of Discrimination, 324-Labor Economics, 328-Domestic Topics in Third World Economic Development, 329-International Topics in Third World Economic Development, 332-Public Finance, 334-Public Regulation, 340-Contemporary International Trade Issues, 342-International Finance, 344-Comparative Economic Systems, 361-U.S. Economic History, 362-History of Economic Thought, 489-Special Topics: Economics
Environmental Science and Management (ESM)
307-Multicultural Perspectives on the Environment
Ethnic Studies (ETHN)
200-Introduction to Ethnic Studies
Finance (FINC)
FINC 210-Personal Finance
Geography (GEOG)
220-Economic Geography, 235-American Landscape, 237-Poverty in the United States, 240-The United States, 241-Wisconsin, 242-Canada, 322-Urban Geography, 324-Historical Geography of the United States, 335-The American Environment: Perceptions and Policies, 340-Europe, 342-Latin America, 343-Africa, 344-Asia and Oceania, 385-Interdisciplinary Seminar on the American Frontier
History (HIST)
201-Introduction to Asian Civilization, 202-Introduction to Latin American Civilizations, 203-The Mediterranean: A Survey, 204-U.S. Immigration and Ethic History, 205-Women‚s History: United States, 206-Native Americans & the United States, 207-African American History, 208-History of the Mexican American/Chicano, 210-Public History: An Introduction, 211-Ancient Near East, 212-Old Testament World, 213-Early Christianity, 215-United States History to 1865, U. S. History I, 216-U.Us. History from 1865, U.S. History II, 220-The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler, 221-Great Battles, 289-Topics in History, 301-History of Film, 303-Woman‚s History: Europe, 304-History of the Holocaust, 305-Woman‚s History: Global Perspectives, 308-Western Political Thought: The Renaissance Through Marx, 309-Western Political Thought: Nietzsche to the Present, 310-History of the American Political Thought, 312-Global Migration in U.S. History, 321-The Middle Ages, 322-The Renaissance, 323-The Reformation, 324-Absolutism, Enlightenment, and Revolution, 325-Late Middle Ages, 326-Hitler to Bismark, 327-World War I to World War II, 328-World War II and the Cold War, 330-Revolution in Modern History, 331-Russian History: Peter I to the Present, 332-The Islamic Middle East to 1500, 334-Modern China 1800-present, 335-Modern Japan 1600 to present, 349-Middle East History and Politics, 351-U.S. Colonial History I: Early Settlement, 352-U.S. Colonial History II: Era of the Revolution, 353-U.S. History: The Middle Period 1790-1850, 354-U.S. History: Age of Growth, 356-United States Middle Period, 358-U.S. History from 1890 to 1945, 359-U.S. History from 1945, 361-U.S. Economic History, 362-History of Economic Thought,
364-History of the Upper Midwest: Furs, Logs, & Farms, 366-Social History of the U.S., 367-History of U.S. Foreign Policy, 369-American Intellectual History, 385-Interdisciplinary Seminar on the American Frontier, 389-Topics in History, 415-Philosophy of History, 416-Constitutional Law, 434-Germany: Bismarck to Hitler, 436-History of Colonialism and Imperialism, 483-Reading Seminar: Race and Ethnicity, 484-Reading in Material and Popular Culture, 486-Reading Seminar: History of the Americas, 489-Topics in History, 490-Reading in History
International Studies (INTS)
200-Intro to International Studies, 365-Contemporary Europe, 370-International Study Tour, 377-Semester Abroad, 442-World Cinema
Journalism (JOUR)
240-Introduction to Visual Communication, 319-The Media and American Politics, 320-Journalism and Public Opinion, 345-History of Mass Communication, 460-International Communication, 465-Mass Communication Law
Political Science (POLS)
211-Government and Politics in Minnesota and Wisconsin, 212-The Politics of Equality and Inequality in the United States, 225-Introduction to Public Administration, 230-Contemporary Political Ideologies, 245-Introduction to Comparative Politics, 253-State and Local Politics, 256-Public Policymaking,
260-Introduction to International Relations, 308-Western Political Thought: The Renaissance through Marx, 309-Western Political Thought: Nietzsche to the Present, 310-History of American Political Thought,
311-American Political Parties and Elections,312-Political Economy of Discrimination, 314-Woman and Politics, 319-The Media and American Politics, 320-Journalism and Public Opinion, 321-Political Participation, 322-Politics of American Cities, 324-Managing Public Services, 326-The American Presidency: The Office and its Powers, 327-Congressional Politics, 332-Public Finance, 334-Public Regulation of Business, 344-Public of the Developing World, 346-Politics of Western Europe, 348-Politics of East Asia, 349-Modern Middle East History and Politics, 354-Women and the Law, 355-Environmental Law, 365-American Foreign Policy,
367-History of U.S. Foreign Relations, 369-International Political Economy, 377-The United Nations, 416-Constitutional Law
Psychology (PSYC)
225-Psychology of Sex Differences, 236-Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence, 250-Industrial/Organizational Psychology, 260-Behavior Modification, 265-Social Psychology, 305-Learning and Motivation, 310-Memory and Thinking, 320-Psychology of Personality, 325-Abnormal Psychology, 336-Developmental Psychology: Adulthood and Aging, 340-Animal Behavior, 350-Sensation and Perception,
355-Physiological Psychology, 365-Individual and Group Processes, 410-Introduction to counseling,
421-Mental Retardation, 425-Introduction to Clinical Psychology
Social Science (ISSC)
496-Social Science Capstone
Social Work (SOWK)
205-Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare, 215-Human Behavior in the Social Environment
250-Use, Abuse and Addiction, 350-Social Welfare Policy
Sociology (SOCI)
205-Culture and Personality, 208-Sociology of Diversity, 211-International Perspectives on Children,
218-Deviant Behavior, 221-Global Perspectives on Women, 225-Sociology of Race and Ethnicity,
227-Religious Groups and Cults, 228-Native American Cultures, 230-Sociology of Sport and Leisure,
240-Contemporary Social Problems, 245-Environmental Sociology, 247-Human and Cultural Origins, 315-Sociology of Later Life, 323-Sociology of the Family, 326-Sociology of Gender Roles, 330-Social Organizations, 338-Global Perspectives on Health and Disease, 340-Sociology of Rural Life, 345-Sociology of Urban Life, 348-Faces of Culture
Communication Studies and Theatre Arts (CSTA)
206-Family Communication, 208-Problem Solving in Small Group Communication, 306-Nonverbal Communication, 311-Persuasion, 313-Intercultural Communication, 316-Organization Communication,
318-Communication and Leadership, 319-Freedom to Speak, 334-Playwriting, 414-Speech in History,
440-Gender Communication
Women's Studies (WMST)
200-Introduction to Women's Studies, 205-Women's History: United States, 206-Family Communication,
220-Gender Issues in Science, 221-Global Perspectives on Women, 225-Psychology of Sex Differences,
305-Women's History: Global Perspective, 314-Woman and Politics, 323-Sociology of Family, 326-Sociology of Gender Roles, 354-Women and the Law, 440-Gender Communication
Options in the Liberal Arts Degrees
To provide flexibility for programs in the Bachelor of Science degree, students are provided the following options:
Standard Option
A departmental major (usually 34-36 hours) and a departmental minor (usually 21-24 hours) or a broad field major (usually 56-60 hours).
Individualized Interdisciplinary Option
A special program of studies intelligently arranged around the particular academic and professional needs of the student. It generally consists of the core of a major along with an interdepartmental grouping of courses in a minor reflecting a career/learning focus for a minimum total of 60 credit hours. Designed in consultation with the student's adviser before beginning the junior year, it must be submitted to and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at that time. The proposed program is accompanied by a letter from the student justifying the purposes of the program in relation to the student‚s needs and a letter of validation from the adviser.
Professional Option
A broad program of studies basic to later professional work. A student transferring at the conclusion of the junior year to a professional school may have a part of the work in the professional school applied toward the senior year for the bachelor's degree. Details must be worked out by the student and the adviser and approved by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences before the junior year. A Dual Degree-Physics, Chemistry and Engineering is available.
Internships in the College of Arts And Sciences
The Internship Program offers the student a number of opportunities for earning credit in work and training off campus and on campus. This internship is open to those students who have completed at least 60 credits of course work. Internships may be arranged for up to 12 undergraduate credits in the student‚s major or minor field, depending upon departmental allowances. Credits may be earned all in one semester or summer, but in no more than two academic terms, two credits being the minimum for any one internship; some departments have a higher credit minimum. The internship courses are numbered 379.
A sophomore level internship course, numbered 279, is also offered by many departments. These internships are identified as "introductory professional work experiences."
The fee schedule for the interning student will be the same as the fee schedule for an on-campus student. Each department, with the approval of the Dean of the College, will decide the appropriate number of hours for each internship, according to the level of the work experience in relation to upper division courses, the extent of work involved and the relationship of the work to professional academic pursuits. Individual departments will determine if internship programs can substitute for required courses in the major or minor field. A minimum number of 45 work experience hours per week for the semester is required for 12 credits.
Internship proposals may be initiated by the student, the major or minor department or off-campus agencies. Planning with the academic adviser for an internship should precede the semester in which the proposal is submitted. Some applications for an internship should be submitted to the department chair for approval while other applications should be submitted to the dean of the college for approval at least six weeks prior to the intended start of the internship, after its first having been processed and approved by the faculty adviser and department chairperson. Students must register for the internship credits during the semester the internship is conducted in order to receive credit.? The work supervisor and faculty adviser will evaluate the student's experience. The department will require additional evaluation, the methods to be worked out between the student and his/her faculty adviser within the guidelines of the college. A summary written by the student is submitted
to the dean along with the two evaluations prior to the submission of a grade.
Independent Study and Directed Readings
In accordance with university policy, the College of Arts and Sciences offers independent study through most departments. Additionally, most departments offer courses in directed readings. Independent Study (numbered 499) is defined as an individually designed topic or course of study or unstructured research to meet the needs of a student. Directed Readings (numbered 490) is a course that is generally prescribed as to its content, materials and activities; it may be used to instruct students in the materials of a given course when that course is taken out of sequence or individually, but under the direction of an instructor.
Students will be limited to nine credit hours of independent study course work and nine credit hours of directed readings but with a combined maximum of 12 credit hours within the 120-credit degree program. Individual departmental courses of study may allow fewer such credits than this maximum for their majors or minors. From one to three credits may be taken in each of these courses in a given semester, depending upon departmental requirements and availability.
Students should plan for such courses with their major adviser. Application for independent study or directed readings must be processed through the department chairperson for approval of the course proposal and assignment of a faculty adviser.
Interdepartmental Offerings
Interdepartmental courses are typically identified by and listed in the departments which offer them, such as, BIOL/CHEM 343 - Microtechniques and Electron Microscopy or ENGL/GEOG/HIST 385 - Interdisciplinary Seminar on the American Frontier. Listed below are interdepartmental majors, minors and programs. Information on these programs can be found in the Major/Minor/Program description section of the catalog.
Biotechnology Major
Environmental Science Major
Ethnic Studies Minor
Film Studies Minor
International Studies Minor
International Study Abroad Programs
Marketing Communications Major
Musical Theatre Minor
Professional Writing Minor
Science: Broad Field Science Major (Liberal Arts); Broad Field Science Major (Education); Broad Field Science Major (Physical Science); Minor in General Science (Education)
Social Science Minor (Education)
Social Studies, Broad Field Major
Women's Studies Minor
Updated May, 2007
