128 Williams Hall, 372-2030
The Africana studies minor is multidisciplinary, drawing courses from numerous departments, schools and colleges across the University. Also international in scope, it offers courses that investigate the historical, artistic, cultural and political aspects of people of African descent throughout the world. This minor is designed to strengthen students' liberal arts background while preparing them to cope with a world of increasing racial and cultural diversity. The minor consists of 21 hours with two required courses; five additional electives are required. At least 15 hours must be courses at the 300 level or higher, and these must be selected from at least three departments. Refer to the BGSU Schedule of Classes for course listings. Other Africana studies offerings include summer/spring workshops in Ghana (musical arts), Burkina Faso (romance languages) and Republic of Benin (history).
Required courses
Five courses from:
(15 hours)
*Only when offered on Africana studies topics.
Courses are periodically added to the minor. Please consult an adviser for current information about these.
An interdisciplinary program dedicated to the holistic study of American culture, society and institutions, American culture studies offers individualized programs which focus on the American experience. American culture studies courses develop the skills and methods appropriate to cultural studies and serve to integrate the substance of other disciplines into coherent patterns reflecting the complexity of American life and our national heritage. The director of American culture studies and the undergraduate adviser help students design programs using courses in the humanities and social sciences suited to their needs and interests within the general requirements of the program and the college.
The program requires a minimum of 36 hours, including the following:
Emphasis areas include American Thought and Expression, American Society and Institutions, Comparative Cultures, Culture and Community or Society and Change. Each of these areas allows the student to work across departmental lines to develop a program that is interdisciplinary in approach while focused in purpose. Within each area, students have the opportunity to design a program (in consultation with the undergraduate adviser) uniquely suited to individual needs and interests. Of the 21 hours in the chosen area, at least two departments must be represented and no more than nine hours in a single discipline may be counted toward fulfillment of this requirement; 15 of the 21 hours must be upper division.
1000 Fine Arts Center, 372-2786
The school of art is currently revising the curricula for its bachelor of fine arts degree programs. Approved changes will be in place beginning with the Fall 1999 semester and will supersede the descriptions of courses and programs printed in this catalog. Please check with your adviser during summer orientation or go online for the status of these revisions.
First year (12 hours)
Second year (12 hours)
Third and fourth years (18 hours)
Minor (21 hours)
First year (12 hours)
Second year (6 hours)
Third and fourth years (3 hours)
Minor (21 hours)
The school of art offers studio majors in the areas of two-dimensional studies, three-dimensional studies and graphic design studies. The majors in two-dimensional studies and three-dimensional studies require completion of the art core, a 15-hour specialization, a 9-hour art minor and 12 hours of support courses and senior studio seminar. The major in graphic design studies requires completion of the art core, a pre-major portfolio review, a 27-hour specialization and 21 hours of support courses. A student should consult each semester with their B.F.A. adviser in the School of Art concerning progress and course sequence. Courses taken as part of the art core are not considered part of the specialization, minor or support core.
Two-dimensional studies
Art core (48 hours)
Specializations (15 hours)
Minor (9 hours, three courses from one area)*
*Courses comprising the minor and support core can be selected from any area of the School of Art in consultation with the respective major adviser.
Three-dimensional studies
Art core (48 hours)
Specializations (15 hours)
Minor (9 hours, three courses from one area)*
*Courses comprising the minor and support core can be selected from any area of the School of Art in consultation with the respective major adviser.
Graphic design studies
Art core (39 hours)
Specialization (27 hours)
*Students may become pre-graphic design candidates at any time during their academic program. Following art foundations (ART 102, 103, 112), pre-majors will take ARTD 211 and 212. At the conclusion of the ARTD 212 course, all pre-graphic design candidates will take part in the Design Portfolio Review process (scheduled each semester) in order to be admitted into the graphic design specialization. Accepted students continue then with the necessary course requirements to complete the B.F.A. degree in graphic design. All transfer students will be designated as pre-graphic design candidates and must complete the Design Portfolio Review to be accepted into the graphic design specialization. Non-graphic design majors completing a minor with emphasis in graphic design must follow the same procedure as B.F.A. graphic design majors. Upon acceptance into the program, they will be required to take ARTD 311 and selected advance courses from the curriculum to complete the minor. Students must declare their status as minors during the semester of the portfolio review process.
Support courses (21 hours)
Selected from an approved list of courses in consultation with the graphic design adviser.
Teacher preparation
The teacher preparation program is available as a combined arts and sciences/education curriculum which leads to the bachelor of fine arts degree with licensure to teach in the public schools. It offers in-depth experiences in the studio component of the art education specialization. Students in the B.F.A. program may qualify for teacher licensure through successful completion of the teacher education licensure requirements. This combined program will generally require an additional semester to complete. Though it is possible to complete the education requirements in a fifth year of study, it is recommended that B.F.A. students desiring Ohio teacher licensure attend to these requirements earlier in their programs.
A student who follows this curriculum registers in both the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education and Human Development.
A student should consult each semester with the B.F.A. teacher preparatory adviser in the School of Art concerning progress and course sequence. No courses taken as part of the art core will be considered part of a specialization, minor or support core.
In addition to completion of the art core (48 hours), a two-dimensional or three-dimensional studies specialization (15 hours) and the senior studio seminar (3 hours), the following courses are required for teacher licensure:
*Group IV social science requirement
**Group V humanities requirement
Minor (9)
The school also offers a bachelor of science degree in visual arts education in conjunction with the College of Education and Human Development (see p. 82), and a bachelor of science degree in art therapy through the College of Health and Human Services (see p. 90).
142 Williams Hall, 372-7597
The Asian studies program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum of studies on Asia. Students complete a minimum of 36 credit hours from the list of the core courses (9 hours) and the elective courses (27 hours).
Core courses
Elective courses
Alternative courses may be approved by the adviser. Students must fulfill the foreign language requirement by completing Chinese or Japanese at the 202 level or demonstrate competency in one Asian language. This may be done by completing intensive Asian language and culture courses through student exchange programs in Asia. The students who wish to enter non-teaching careers are encouraged to develop a second major or minor in history, political science, economics, geography, etc. Dual degrees can also be pursued in the area of comparative education, ethnomusicology, international business, etc.
20 hours selected from the core and elective courses in consultation with the Asian studies adviser. No Asian language required.
The Asian studies program annually sends selected undergraduate students to Asia
as
exchange students or student interns. Students earn credits transferable to
the University. See p. 14 or contact the Asian studies program adviser for information.
Students majoring or minoring in Asian studies may qualify for one of several scholarships available. See the Asian studies program adviser for details.
104 Overman Hall, 372-2421
This program is intended for students with an avocational interest in astronomy. Students planning a career in astronomy should major in physics and choose astronomy courses as electives.
A program in astronomy also is offered by the College of Education and Human Development (see p. 82).
217 Life Sciences, 372-2332
First and second years
Third and fourth years
First and second years
Third and fourth years
205 Administration Building, 372-2015
Note: The total number of hours in College of Business Administration courses may not exceed 25 percent or 30 hours of the 122 needed for graduation. This limitation includes any ECON courses at the 300 or 400 level. Any hours taken in excess of this limitation may not be counted toward a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. No minor may include any additional business hours.
305 Hanna Hall, 372-2925
A minor in broadcast meteorology is available to journalism and telecommunication majors.
This minor is designed to provide students with an interdisciplinary program of study focusing on Canada. It is intended to be used in conjunction with virtually any major which would be complemented by an intensive, yet broad, examination of Canadian society and culture.
The program consists of 21 credit hours planned in consultation with the director
of Canadian studies. At least three departments are to be represented. The study of French
is encouraged as part of the program. CAST 201-Introduction to Canadian Studies
is required of all students in the program. This course takes a comparative
approach contrasting Canada to the United States
on topics which include: history, geography, political systems, economy, literature, art
and popular culture. The remaining 18 credit
hours are to be selected from among the following courses:
*Course can be used for undergraduate minor when Canadian topic is the subject of the course.
141 Overman Hall, 372-2031
A student majoring in chemistry may follow several programs of study depending upon career aspirations. All chemistry majors must complete the following courses:
The following program meets American Chemical Society (ACS) professional training standards and is the recommended course of study for students who plan professional careers in chemistry.
First year
Second year
Third year
Fourth year
A biochemistry option is available that meets American Chemical Society certification requirements. This program provides excellent preparation for graduate study in biochemistry or molecular biology.
This differs from the program above in several ways:
An alternative course of study for premedical students and others who wish to follow a more broadly based program of study is presented below. It also provides a background suitable for some professional chemical careers.
First year
Second year
Third and fourth year
A biochemistry specialization is also possible under this plan; it provides excellent preparation for medical schools and other health related professions.
Programs in chemistry also are offered by the College of Education and Human Development (see p. 86).
Note: Students who take two courses in any one of the following groups will not receive graduation credit for both:
208 Shatzel Hall, 372-2667
Classical civilization is an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to acquaint students with classical antiquity and the cultural foundations of the Western world. It does not require intensive language training of the Latin major or minor. This major or minor is designed to help prepare students for careers in areas as diverse as archeology, business, government service, law, ministry, museum curatorship, public relations, writing and others.
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