Undergraduate Catalog

College of Arts and Sciences Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)

A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in the College of Arts and Sciences is granted to students who fulfill the general University requirements as to total number of hours, scholarship standards, the University General Education requirements, the graduation requirements, and the Nursing major requirements.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing students complete the University General Education Curriculum.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences (B.L.A.S.)

A Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences degree in the College of Arts and Sciences is granted to students who fulfill the general University requirements as to total number of hours, scholarship standards, the University General Education requirements, the College of Arts and Sciences Curriculum requirements, the graduation requirements, and a major and minor.

UNIVERSITY GENERAL EDUCATION AND COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (for B.A., B.S., B.L.A.S.)

Courses taken to satisfy the University General Education and Arts and Sciences Curriculum requirements may apply to the major or minor if approved by the academic advisor, unless otherwise restricted. Proficiency exams, where applicable, may be taken in place of these required courses. If successfully completed, they are graded Pass (P). Course credit is given. No other requirements are then imposed in lieu of the courses so completed.

Note : Students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences who wish to obtain a teaching license complete the University General Education Curriculum requirements instead of the Arts and Sciences Curriculum requirements.

The following restrictions apply:
  1. No courses numbered 275, 298, 450, 475, and 498 are acceptable for credit in the General Education Curriculum.
  2. Students may not use any one course to satisfy two General Education distribution requirements.
  3. Students may not count more than two courses from the discipline in which they major toward satisfaction of the General Education requirements.
  4. No courses under the Pass/Fail option may apply to the General Education requirements.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree
University General Education and College Curriculum Requirements: 60 s.h.
  1. Communication Skills (9 s.h.) ENG 180 and ENG 280; COMM 241 or COMM 242 See University General Education Curriculum for additional information.
  2. Natural Sciences and Mathematics (12 s.h.)

    PART A—Competency
    All students enrolled in the University must demonstrate their ability to use general baccalaureate-level skills in Mathematics by one of the following means:
    1. Receive University credit for MATH 100 (Core Competency in Mathematics) or MATH 110 (Introductory College Algebra);
    2. Receive a satisfactory score on an assessment examination instrument designated by the Department of Mathematics and Philosophy; or
    3. Receive University credit for a Mathematics course which lists MATH 100 or MATH 110 as a prerequisite.
    See University General Education Curriculum.

    PART B—General Education
    Students must complete 12 s.h. from the Natural Sciences and Mathematics section (I). At least one laboratory course must be included. Courses from at least two departments must be included. Students may take no more than two courses from any one grouping. At least 10 s.h. of this requirement must be satisfied from courses not listed in boldface type.
  3. Social Sciences (15 s.h.)
    Students must complete 15 s.h. from the Social Sciences section (II). Courses from at least three departments must be included. Students may take no more than two courses from any one grouping. At least 9 s.h. of this requirement must be satisfied from courses not listed in boldface type.
  4. Humanities and Fine Arts (18 s.h.)
    Students must complete 18 s.h. from the Humanities and Fine Arts section (III). At least one course must come from Area 1: Humanities, and at least one course must come from Area 2: Fine Arts. Students are then free to choose either Humanities or Fine Arts courses to fulfill the required 18 hours in Humanities/Fine Arts. Courses from at least three departments must be included. Students may take no more than two courses from any one grouping. At least 9 s.h. of this requirement must be satisfied from courses not listed in boldface type.
  5. Multicultural Studies (3 s.h.)
    Students must select at least 3 s.h. from the Multicultural Studies section (IV).
  6. Human Well Being (3 s.h.)
    Students may select any combination of courses from at least two of the groupings in the Human Well Being section (V).
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree
University General Education and College Curriculum Requirements: 55 s.h.
  1. Communication Skills (9 s.h.)
    ENG 180 and ENG 280; COMM 241 or COMM 242 See University General Education Curriculum for additional information.
  2. Natural Sciences and Mathematics (16 s.h.)

    PART A—Competency
    All students enrolled in the University must demonstrate their ability to use general baccalaureate-level skills in Mathematics by one of the following means:
    1. Receive University credit for MATH 100 (Core Competency in Mathematics) or MATH 110 (Introductory College Algebra);
    2. Receive a satisfactory score on an assessment examination instrument designated by the Department of Mathematics and Philosophy; or
    3. Receive University credit for a Mathematics course which lists MATH 100 or MATH 110 as a prerequisite.
    See University General Education Curriculum for additional information.

    PART B—General Education
    Students must complete 16 s.h. from the Natural Sciences and Mathematics section (I) . At least one laboratory course must be included. Courses from at least two departments must be selected. A one-year sequence outside the major must be included; students should consult with their academic advisors for sequences appropriate to their majors. Students may take no more than two courses from any one grouping. At least 10 s.h. of this requirement must be satisfied from courses not listed in boldface type.
  3. Social Sciences (12 s.h.)
    Students must complete 12 s.h. from the Social Sciences section (II) . Courses from at least two departments must be included. Students may take no more than two courses from any one grouping. At least 9 s.h. of this requirement must be satisfied from courses not listed in boldface type.
  4. Humanities and Fine Arts (12 s.h.)
    Students must complete 12 s.h. from the Humanities and Fine Arts section (III) . At least one course must come from Area 1: Humanities, and at least one course must come from Area 2: Fine Arts. Students are then free to choose either Humanities or Fine Arts courses to fulfill the required 12 hours in Humanities/Fine Arts. Courses from at least two departments must be included. Students may take no more than two courses from any one grouping. At least 9 s.h. of this requirement must be satisfied from courses not listed in boldface type.
  5. Multicultural Studies (3 s.h.)
    Students must select at least 3 s.h. from the Multicultural Studies section (IV).
  6. Human Well Being (3 s.h.)
    Students may select any combination of courses from at least two of the groupings in the Human Well Being section (V).
Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences (B.L.A.S.) Degree
University General Education and College Curriculum Requirements: 57 s.h.
  1. Communication Skills (9 s.h.)
    ENG 180 and ENG 280; COMM 241 or COMM 242 See University General Education Curriculum for additional information.
  2. Natural Sciences and Mathematics (12–15 s.h.*)

    PART A—Competency
    All students enrolled in the University must demonstrate their ability to use general baccalaureate-level skills in Mathematics by one of the following means:
    1. Receive University credit for MATH 100 (Core Competency in Mathematics) or MATH 110 (Introductory College Algebra);
    2. Receive a satisfactory score on an assessment examination instrument designated by the Department of Mathematics and Philosophy; or
    3. Receive University credit for a Mathematics course which lists MATH 100 or MATH 110 as a prerequisite.
    See University General Education Curriculum for additional information.

    PART B—General Education
    Students must complete 12–15 s.h.* from the Natural Sciences and Mathematics section (I). At least one laboratory course must be included. Courses from at least two departments must be selected. Students may take no more than two courses from any one grouping. At least 10 s.h. of this requirement must be satisfied from courses not listed in boldface type.
  3. Social Sciences (12–15 s.h.*)
    Students must complete 12–15 s.h.* from the Social Sciences section (II) . Courses from at least two departments must be included. Students may take no more than two courses from any one grouping. At least 9 s.h. of this requirement must be satisfied from courses not listed in boldface type.
  4. Humanities and Fine Arts (12–15 s.h.*)
    Students must complete 12–15 s.h.* from the Humanities and Fine Arts section (III). At least one course must come from Area 1: Humanities, and at least one course must come from Area 2: Fine Arts. Students are then free to choose either Humanities or Fine Arts courses to fulfill the required 12–15 hours in Humanities/Fine Arts. Courses from at least two departments must be included. Students may take no more than two courses from any one grouping. At least 9 s.h. of this requirement must be satisfied from courses not listed in boldface type.
  5. Multicultural Studies (3 s.h.)
    Students must select at least 3 s.h. from the Multicultural Studies section (IV).
  6. Human Well Being (3 s.h.)
    Students may select any combination of courses from at least two of the groupings in the Human Well Being section (V).
    7. *Must take 15 s.h. in two of these three categories and 12 s.h. in the third category: Natural Sciences/Mathematics, Social Sciences, and Humanities.

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