Become a Compassionately Critical Thinker
John Wesley encouraged us to "do good of every possible sort and, as far as is possible, to all." Whatever course pathway you choose, our liberal studies program empowers you to become such a 野狼社区 do-gooder by forming you into not only a critical thinker but a compassionately critical thinker. Equipped with these employable skills, you'll go on to do good both in your work and in the world.
Get the full details on your program by downloading a sample degree plan or checking out the catalog below. For more information about a course, click on the course number. These plans are meant to be a sample — work with your advisor to create the perfect plan for you.
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Liberal Studies, B.S.
General Education Curriculum (36)
For the full General Education Curriculum Policy and Requirements, refer to the listed in this catalog.
is acceptable for the GEC math requirement.
Some courses listed in program 鈥淢ajor Requirements鈥 or 鈥淩equired Related Courses鈥 (noted with an asterisk [*]) may be used to meet requirements in the GEC. Although these courses fulfill requirements in each area, credit hours for these courses, if taken for the GEC, may only be counted in the GEC.
Complete 听are listed in this catalog.
Language Literacy (12)
English
Composition I | 3 Credits | |
Composition II | 3 Credits |
one of the following courses:
Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 Credits | |
Exploring American Lit | 3 Credits | |
Exploring World Lit | 3 Credits | |
Exploring British Lit | 3 Credits |
Speech (3)
听Fund of Speech | 3 Credits |
Analytic Literacy (7)
听Mathematics (3)
, (if allowable by major), or any math course with or or higher as a prerequisite.
Note: is acceptable for all programs in the School of Arts and Sciences except for the programs in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Mathematics. is acceptable for all programs in the School of Education. is not acceptable for any program in the School of Business and Professional Programs.
Science (4)
Choose 1 of the following courses with accompanying lab:
Fundamentals of Science | 4 Credits | |
Contemporary Biology | 4 Credits | |
Animal Life | 4 Credits | |
Plants & Human Affairs | 4 Credits | |
Cracking the Code: A User's Guide to Human Genetics | 4 Credits | |
Introduction to Biology I | 4 Credits | |
Local Spring Flora | 4 Credits | |
Cats, Chromosomes & Codons | 4 Credits | |
Exploring Human Biology | 4 Credits | |
Introduction to Biology II | 4 Credits | |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 Credits | |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 Credits | |
Nature of Physical Science | 4 Credits | |
Physical Science & Environment | 4 Credits | |
Forensic Science I | 4 Credits | |
General Chemistry I | 4 Credits | |
General Chemistry II | 4 Credits | |
Chemistry in Context | 4 Credits | |
Introductory Astronomy | 4 Credits | |
University Physics I | 4 Credits | |
University Physics II | 4 Credits | |
Fundamentals of Physics I | 4 Credits |
Cultural Literacy (9)
Fundamentals of Modern American History | 3 Credits |
Choose (3) hours from one of the following:
FAR, MUS, or THA
Choose (3) hours from any of the following:
Introduction to Jewish Scriptures | 3 Credits | |
Introduction to Christian Scriptures | 3 Credits | |
Introduction to Ethics | 3 Credits | |
Introduction to Comparative Religions | 3 Credits | |
Introduction to Interfaith Leadership | 3 Credits |
Social Literacy (8)
Basic Concepts of Wellness | 2 Credits |
Choose any two of the following courses with at least two different academic areas represented:
Introduction to Business | 3 Credits | |
Principles of Economics I | 3 Credits | |
Personal Finance | 3 Credits | |
World Geography | 3 Credits | |
Human Geography | 3 Credits | |
The Human Experience I | 3 Credits | |
The Human Prospect | 3 Credits | |
Introduction to International Studies | 3 Credits | |
Mass Media & Society | 3 Credits | |
American Government I | 3 Credits | |
General Psychology | 3 Credits | |
Psychology of Everyday Life | 3 Credits | |
Social Justice | 3 Credits | |
Cultural Anthropology | 3 Credits | |
Intro to Sociology | 3 Credits | |
Social Problems | 3 Credits | |
Minority Groups | 3 Credits | |
Hon Sem Social Literacy | 3 Credits | |
Hon Lang/Lit Interdiscip Integrative | 3 Credits |
Required Related Courses
English
Advanced Writing | 3 Credits |
Philosophy
Logic | 3 Credits |
*听may be used to satisfy the GEC.
Major Requirements
Choose one or two clusters and complete a minimum of 9 hours in each selected cluster. At least 18 hours must be upper division. If only one cluster is chosen, courses from at least two disciplines must be taken.
Cluster I
English
Fine Arts/Music/Theater Arts
History
Languages
Mass Communication
3PR 鈥 Pre-Professional
Religion/Philosophy/Ethics
Cluster II
Criminal Justice
Education
Paralegal Studies
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Cluster III
Business (Accounting, Business Administration,
Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing)
Cluster IV
Computer Science
Mathematics
Science
Capstone Experience
听Saints, Sages & Social Reformers | 3 Credits | |
or | ||
Saints, Sages & Social Reformers | 3 Credits |
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Electives
Electives will be required if the student has not met a minimum of 120 hours in the program.