221 Hayes Hall, 372-2337
The rapid advances in computer technology in today's highly technological society have resulted in a continuing demand for computer science graduates. The computer science professional applies the basic principles of computing and the latest technological advancements to solve problems in business, education and government. Graduates may work as systems analysts who design solutions to specific problems, applications programmers who translate these solutions into programming languages or technical support professionals who resolve a wide range of problems related to computer applications and use. Other job possibilities are system administrators, computer network administrators or systems programmers.
Transfer courses included in the major carry a maximum of three hours of credit per course.
Students with a minor or joint major in MATH need not complete the listed MATH courses.
Minor (18 hours)
Transfer courses included in the minor carry a maximum of three hours of credit per course. The following courses do not apply to the minor requirement: CS 200, 280, 290, 390, 490. CS courses included in a major (such as MIS) may not be counted toward the minor.
Transfer courses included in the major carry a maximum of three hours of credit per course.
Students with a minor or joint major in MATH need not complete the listed MATH courses.
Business systems specialization
A student interested in the application of computer science to business systems may take ECON 202 and 203 as part of the Group IV requirement and may choose electives such as ACCT 221 and 222; FIN 300; MATH 226; MGMT 300 or 305 and MKT 300. See the department of computer science for details.
Minor (18 hours)
Transfer courses included in the minor carry a maximum of three hours of credit
per course. The following courses may not be
counted toward the minor: CS 200, 280, 290, 390, 490. CS courses included in a
major (such as MIS) may not be counted toward the minor.
226 East Hall, 372-8370
Enrollment in the creative writing major is dependent upon an ACT score of 22 or higher in reading, or consent of the creative writing staff. To continue on into the 300- and 400-level workshop classes, successful completion of a portfolio and interview are required. A creative writing major must produce a senior thesis and give a senior reading of the thesis work.
Economics focuses on how people choose to use resources when faced with competing uses for them. The analysis can be directed to individuals and how time and income are spent on society and how it allocates scarce resources. For society, issues of unemployment, inflation and growth are also focal points of the analysis. Economics majors gain strong analytical skills and the ability to critically evaluate alternatives. Communication skills are also stressed. These skills translate into entry-level positions in business or provide a foundation for law school, an M.B.A. or graduate school. The department also offers a master of arts in economics.
First year
Second year
Third year
Fourth year
All economics majors must satisfy a written and oral communications requirement in economics. Certification by an economics faculty member is required. Details are available in the department office
Second year
Third year
Fourth year
If the college of the student's major does not allow the same course to be counted for both the major and the minor, the number of remaining hours for the minor must be at least 21 in Economics.
*ECON 200 does not count in the major or minor.
Programs in economics also are offered by the College of Business Administration .
212 East Hall 372-2576
First year
Second year
Third year
Fourth year
English majors with specific career goals such as commercial or technical writing, legal studies or linguistics may, with the approval of the English adviser, substitute two relevant ENG courses for two required courses (not 498 or 499).
Second year
Third year
Fourth year
The College of Arts and Sciences also offers the bachelor of fine arts degree with a major in creative writing and the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees in scientific and technical communication. Programs in English also are offered by the College of Education and Human Development.
153 College Park, 372-8207
This program emphasizes the multi-disciplinary nature of environmental issues and the role of the social sciences in addressing and solving environmental problems. Students receive a basic understanding of the social sciences and humanities, particularly political science, history and philosophy. Additional courses in the natural sciences and mathematics are included to help the student obtain a broad-based view and understanding of the overall context in which environmental issues occur. Each student also takes courses in an individually planned area of emphasis designed to prepare for a career field. Close consultation with advisers in the Center for Environmental Programs is essential.
Required courses
Fifteen hours must also be taken in an area of emphasis such as environmental
planning,
management and administration, legislation and policy development or
environmental analysis (economics and statistics). The
area of emphasis is planned by the student with faculty members and academic advisers
to reflect the student's career goals. An internship is highly recommended.
First and second years
Third and fourth years
A program in environmental health also is offered by the College of Health and Human Services. Students should contact the Center for Environmental Programs, 372-8207, for help in selecting the program that most closely meets their career objectives.
153 College Park, 372-8207
This program emphasizes the multi-disciplinary nature of environmental issues and the role of the natural sciences in addressing and solving environmental problems. Students receive a basic understanding of the sciences, particularly biology and chemistry. Additional courses in the social sciences and humanities are included to help the student obtain a broad view and understanding of the overall context in which environmental issues occur. Each student also takes courses in an individually planned area of emphasis designed to prepare for a career field. Close consultation with advisers in the Center for Environmental Programs is essential.
Required courses
Fifteen hours must also be taken in an area of emphasis such as energy use, chemical analysis, geography/geology, coastal studies or computer modeling. The area of emphasis is planned by the student with faculty members and academic advisers to reflect the student's career goals. An internship is highly recommended.
First and second years
Third and fourth years
A program in environmental health also is offered by the College of Health and Human Services. Students should contact the Center for Environmental Programs, 372-8207, for help in selecting the program that most closely meets their career goals.
228 Shatzel Hall, 372-2796
The ethnic studies interdisciplinary major explores the socioeconomic and
historical forces that have shaped the development of ethnic and racial
minority groups in the United States. Focusing on immigration, slavery and
colonial conquest, among other social and historical processes that combined to create in the U.S. a nation of nations, ethnic studies examines population groups in their geopolitical and diasporan contexts, in their
relationship to each other and within the formation of the U.S. as a global power.
Must include two introductory courses with remainder of courses selected in consultation with the department adviser.
303 South Hall, 372-7176
Film studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide a general education in film history and criticism, aesthetics and production, as well as specialized study in areas of individual student interest.
The major program consists of 24 hours in the degree core with 15 hours degree track requirement. Total number of required courses in the film studies major is 39 hours. Requirements for a minor in film studies-24 hours required.
Required courses
All film studies majors must also complete one course in each of the following areas: (see approved lists below for specific course titles)
In addition, all film majors must also complete a capstone experience (portfolio review, internship, creative project) with a film studies faculty member (1-3 hours). Total of required hours in the core: 24 hours.
In addition to this required core, all students must complete a 15 hour
major concentration from one of the following approved lists of courses (film theory
&
criticism, international and U.S. minoritarian cinema or film production).
Film theory & criticism (select five courses from):
International & minoritarian film perspectives (select five courses from the following list with at least one from each of the three groups listed below):
Film production (select five courses from):
108 Popular Culture, 372-2981
*No single course given as POPC 424 may be counted in more than one category within the minor. Courses other than those specified above may be chosen in consultation with the program adviser.
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