Seventh Semester
PHIL410
Metaphysics or PHIL411 Theory of Knowledge or
PHIL425
Philosophy of Science (3)
One Philosophy Elective (3)
Three Free Electives (9)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Eighth Semester
One or Two Philosophy Electives (3 or 6)
Three or Four Free Electives (9 or 12)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Humanities
The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Humanities is designed for students who desire a
wider background in the Arts and Humanities than is received by majoring in one
of the disciplines.
The degree requires 21 semester hours of advanced courses (non-remedial cours-
es other than those listed in the General Elective Skills or Core areas). These
courses must include at least one course from at least five of the following seven
disciplines: Art, Foreign Languages, English and Theatre Arts, History, Music,
Philosophy, and Speech Communications.
I. General Education Requirements
48 sem. hrs.
II. Advanced Humanities
30 sem. hrs.
III. Electives
42 sem. hrs.
TOTAL
120 sem. hrs.
BACHELOR OF ARTS HUMANITIES
(Suggested Eight-Semester Sequence)
First Semester
ENGL101
College Writing Skills (3)
MATH104
Finite Mathematics (3)
Advanced Art/Art History (3)
Core 1 (3)
Core 2 (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Second Semester
ENGL102
Specialized College Writing and Research Skills (3)
CSCI104
Essential Computing I (3)
Advanced English/Theatre Arts (3)
Core 3 (3)
HPE Elective (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Third Semester
Advanced Foreign Languages (3)
Distribution 1 (3)
Distribution 2 (3)
Core 4 (3)
Core 6 (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Fourth Semester
Advanced History (3)
Core 5 (3)
Distribution 1 (3)
Distribution 3 (3)
Free Elective (3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Fifth Semester
Advanced Music (3)
Advanced Philosophy (3)
Core 7 (3)
Free Elective (6)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Sixth Semester
Advanced Speech Communications (3)
Advanced Humanities (3)
Free Electives (9)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Seventh Semester
Advanced Humanities (3)
Advanced Humanities (3)
Free Electives (9)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Eighth Semester
Free Electives (15)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Political Science and Criminal Justice
Department
FACULTY: Max Azicri, Kevin Courtright, Ken Egbo, David A. Ferster, James D.
Fisher, Gerry Gendlin, Bridget M. Jeffery, Elvage G. Murphy, George Richards,
Delbert L. Rounds, E. Ernest Wood, Theodore Yeshion
The department offers course work leading to degrees in Political Science,
Criminal Justice and Pre-Law. In order to graduate with a degree offered by the
department, students must have a 2.0 QPA in all courses taken in the department
which are offered for graduation. Additionally the student must receive a C or bet-
ter in all courses in the major with the exception of American Government and
Principles of Sociology in the Criminal Justice degrees.
THE POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAM
The curriculum for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science is committed to
provide the student with the skills, knowledge and mental growth related to a
Liberal Arts education. Research opportunities, scope and methodology of politi-
cal inquiry, content analysis and theories within the discipline provide the student
with the philosophical and practical foundation for ethical, social and civic deci-
sion making.
The political science curriculum enables the student to have insight into signifi-
cant problems which are interrelated with government in both foreign and domes-
tic policy. The curriculum provides additional educational opportunities for those
in the teaching profession to provide an understanding of the political traditions
underlying western and non-western civilizations. The department will make
every effort to provide students an opportunity to participate in internship pro-
grams, if appropriate to their career goals and academic programs, which provide
practical experience in government.
To meet university and department general and specific educational goals, a stu-
dent may concentrate in any of four fields of study within the political science
curriculum: American Government and Politics, International Relations and
Comparative Government, Political Theory and Public Administration. These
four fields provide courses, together with courses from other disciplines, which
lead to government, business and foreign service careers and graduate school.
A major in political science consists of 42 semester hours, which include the
required courses of Introduction to Government, American Government,
Research Methods, and Seminar in Political Science. Introduction to Government
and American Government should be taken within a political science major's first
three semesters. Research Methods and the Seminar are usually taken by students
in their third or fourth years. In order for majors to explore the four major fields
of study, students are required to take 24 political science credits as follows: nine
(9) semester hours in one field, six (6) semester hours from each of two fields,
and three (3) semester hours from the fourth field. In addition, majors must either
perform a six (6) credit internship or take two additional political science cours-
es. Students are generally advised to pursue an internship if possible.
THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM
Criminal justice is a growth sector of our society offering persons with good char-
acter and academic preparation challenging career opportunities in diverse fields
of public service.
Students are familiarized with the broad scope of criminal justice through foun-
dation courses that provide an overview of the criminal justice system and that
focus on law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and criminology. Beyond
these, criminal justice courses may be pursued in specialized areas depending
upon particular interests. An integral part of the criminal justice program are mul-
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