College of Arts and Sciences
Geology
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Human Ecology
See College of Health, Education and Professional Studies.
Human Services Management
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Interdisciplinary Studies
Professor Herbert Burhenn, Head
The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies coordinates a number of programs leading to baccalaureate degrees as well as several other non-degree programs. Because of their interdisciplinary nature, these programs draw upon the varied resources of a number of departments.
Degree program: Humanities (B.A.). A concentration in International Studies is also available. Non-degree program: University Studies.
Humanities
Professor John Trimpey, Coordinator
The humanities generally comprise languages and literature, philosophy, religion, history, and the fine arts. With the approval of the Faculty Board for the Humanities, each major designs a program of study by selecting appropriate courses from those disciplines and from the humanities courses listed below.
1440 - Humanities (B.A.)
- General Education (see for list of approved courses)
- Rhetoric and Composition: English 121, 122 (6 hours)
- Mathematics: One approved mathematics course (3 hours)
- Statistics: One approved statistics course (3 hours)
- Natural Sciences: Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component (7-8 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Two approved humanities and fine arts courses, one from fine arts and one from either (6 hours)
- Cultures and Civilizations: Option A: Western Humanities I and II and Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations OR Option B: World Civilization I, II, III (9 hours total)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Two approved behavioral or social science courses in two different disciplines (6 hours)
- Foreign Language: Through second college year in one foreign language
- Completion of a minor with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Major and Related Courses
45 hours approved program of studies related to the culture of a time and place (America, Europe, or the non-Western world) or to a major idea or theme lending itself to analysis through the disciplines of the humanities. Focus on human experience as revealed in the religious, intellectual, artistic, linguistic, and social actions which characterize the chosen area of study. No more than 15 hours at 100-200 level and no more than 18 hours in any one discipline. Maximum of 15 of the 45 hours may be awarded by the Faculty Board for the Humanities for independent study on campus or for knowledge gained in travel or in work.
- 2.0 average in all courses within approved program of study
- Minimum of 39 hours of 300 and 400 level courses
- Electives to complete 120 hours
1441 - Humanities: International Studies (B.A.)
- General Education (see for list of approved courses)
- Rhetoric and Composition: English 121, 122 (6 hours)
- Mathematics: One approved mathematics course (3 hours)
- Statistics: One approved statistics course (3 hours)
- Natural Sciences: Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component (7-8 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Two approved humanities and fine arts courses, one from fine arts and one from either (6 hours)
- Cultures and Civilizations: Option A: Western Humanities I and II and Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations OR Option B: World Civilization I, II, III (9 hours total)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Two approved behavioral or social science courses in two different disciplines (6 hours)
- Foreign Language: Through second college year in one foreign language
- Completion of a minor with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
