108 Popular Culture, 372-2981
The Department of Popular Culture studies the forms of creative expression we use in everyday life. Courses focus on the impact various aspects of popular culture (such as television, movies, rock music, popular books and magazines, sports, holidays, festivals and folklore) have on our culture and how they reflect the values of our society. While studies of contemporary culture are an important part of the program, historical material is emphasized as well. The popular culture undergraduate adviser assists students in designing programs adapted to their individual interests and career goals.
Major, Bachelor of Arts-no minor required (42 hours)
Minor (21 hours)
208 Psychology, 372-2301
A psychology major may minor in any department with an established minor. A student who elects a cognate minor should select, after consultation with an adviser, courses from at least three fields: BIOL, CHEM, CS, ECON, MATH, PHIL, PHYS or SOC. Two courses that are used to fulfill group requirements may also be applied to this minor.
First year
Second year
Third year
Fourth year
Minor (20 hours in PSYC)
30 hours in PSYC and either 24 hours in cognate fields or a minor in a second department. The 24 hours in cognate fields should be selected, after consultation with an adviser, from at least fields: BIOL, CHEM, CS, ECON, MATH, PHIL, PHYS or SOC. Two courses that are used to fulfill group requirements may also be applied to this minor.
Note: The psychology department requirements differ from the arts and sciences group requirements in the following aspects:
Group III (science and mathematics)
Group IV (social sciences)
Group V (humanities)
First year
Second year
Third year
Fourth year
Minor (20 hours in PSYC)
103 Shatzel Hall, 372-2268
Programs in Russian also are offered by the College of Education and Human Development (see p. 87).
205 Administration Building, 372-2015
This minor is offered for the student who receives the bachelor of science degree. In place of a conventional minor, a student may bring the total in Group III (science and mathematics requirement) to 53 hours by following a program approved by the major adviser. No more than 33 hours in the major field may be applied to this requirement.
212 East Hall, 372-2576
Technical communication clearly and accurately conveys scientific and technical information. Technical communicators interpret specialized information for their readers' practical use. A technical communicator may be expected to create brochures, prepare research reports, manuals, instructions, news stories, scripts and speeches. Although technical communicators are not expected to be scientists or engineers, they are expected to have a good background in at least one technical, scientific or business area. Technical communication is a rapidly growing profession needed in all industries and technical communicators are in world-wide demand.
Curriculum
BGSU's bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degree programs develop technical communication skills by offering courses in technical writing, technical editing, computer science, visual communications and project management. In both degree programs, a technical, scientific or business cognate area is determined by students' career interests and planned with and approved by the undergraduate adviser for scientific and technical communication. Also included in both degree programs is an internship which gives the student practical work experience. Both programs combine in one comprehensive course of studies all of the requirements for both a major and a minor.
Enrollment in scientific and technical communication major
Before being fully accepted as a scientific and technical communication major, the student must have completed 30 hours of coursework and achieved an overall grade point average of 2.7; waivers of the grade point average requirement may be granted on the basis of the student's unique educational or work experience.
Communication corerequired courses
Computer science/technology requirement (9)
(one of the four subgroups below)
Graphics and design requirements (choose two) (6)
Project management requirements (choose two) (6)
(These courses may have prerequisites, some of which may be taken as part of the Group IV requirements.)
Cognate areasuggested concentrations (18)
Minor-recommended for students with science, technology or business majors (21 hours)
Minor-recommended for students with humanities majors (21 hours)
The bachelor of science program is similar to the bachelor of arts program except that a total of 45 hours of coursework is required in math and science. The courses may be distributed among college math and science requirements, the computer science courses in the computer science/technology group and the cognate area.
The program for the bachelor of science in scientific and technical communication is the same as that for the bachelor of arts except that appropriate courses from the science or technology cognate and from the computer science/technology group may count toward the 45 hour Group III (mathematics and sciences) degree requirement for the bachelor of science degree. A plan for these courses is established in consultation with the program adviser.
Before full acceptance into the major, the student must have completed 30 hours of coursework and achieved an overall grade point average of 2.7; waivers of the grade point requirement may be granted on the basis of the student's unique educational or work experience.
Minor
See descriptions under bachelor of arts degree.
222 Williams Hall, 372-2294
Sociology is the study of relations among individuals, relations between individuals and society, and relations among the systems and structures of society. A sociology major is excellent preparation for many professions.
Majors and minors with specific career aspirations may wish to concentrate course selections in one of the following areas:
Criminology/CorrectionsThis concentration studies the nature of criminal law, the causes and consequences of criminal behavior and the ways in which society deals with criminal offenders. Criminology is excellent preparation for careers in both the adult and juvenile justice systems, including police departments, court systems, and the probation and corrections networks within each. Electives include, but are not limited to:
Family and Social ServicesThis concentration prepares students for careers in agencies responsible for the planning, delivery and administration of services and resources for the well-being of individuals and families. Coursework provides a strong background for management decisions which must reflect an understanding of family dynamicsproduced from social and individual variables including gender, age, race and classand the interactions of those dynamics with social institutions generally and human service programs in particular. Electives include, but are not limited to:
Population StudiesThis concentration examines the composition of human populations, communities and organizations as they adapt to their environments. Basic understandings of contemporary energy and ecological issues are emphasized. The curriculum provides a breadth of training for careers in business planning, labor-force analysis and economic development. Population analysts are employed in all levels of government and private business. Electives include, but are not limited to:
Other areas
Students should consult the department's undergraduate adviser for the planning of other concentrations (e.g., prelaw, social-science education) or for individual planned programs.
Any concentration may involve cooperative education placements or internships which offer an opportunity for students to work in settings where they can apply their knowledge and learn more about careers in their area of study, as well as cognate courses in other departments.
A student minoring in sociology is strongly encouraged to complete SOC 301 or 302, 368 and 369.
A program in psychology/sociology also is offered by the College of Education and Human Development (see p. 87).
203 Shatzel Hall, 372-2667
A student, in consultation with the undergraduate adviser may choose to focus on a specialized area of Spanish.
Basic Spanish
Latin American Culture Studies emphasis
An interdisciplinary planned curriculum of studies on Latin America.
Students choosing the Latin American culture studies emphasis must fulfill the Spanish language requirement by completing Spanish at the 351 level or demonstrate competency in the Spanish language, e.g., by completing intensive Spanish language and culture courses through the summer abroad program in Mexico.
450 Mathematical Sciences, 372-2636
Minor (19 hours)
Minor (19 hours)
322 West Hall, 372-2138 or 372-2224
Minor (21 hours)
A candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in telecommunications must meet the following requirements:
Major (36 hours)
338 South Hall, 372-2222
Minor (24 hours)
Students with a specialization in theatre must take the following theatre core courses:
Students will also follow a specialized concentration in either:
In addition a support field of at least 12 hours of coursework outside the department is required.
The University Theatre serves as a laboratory for University students interested in theatre. The University Theatre presents approximately 12 productions during the academic year. Plays and musicals that are presented represent a wide range of dramatic literature in a variety of production styles. The productions are presented in the Eva Marie Saint Theatre, the Joe E. Brown Theatre, both in University Hall, as well as our Elsewhere theatre space (411 South Hall). Open auditions are held for all productions and the entire University community is invited to participate. Opportunities are available for students to work in all aspects of theatre production from management and promotion to acting, directing, designing and crew work.
The theatre department offers grant in aids in acting, forensics and technical theatre to qualified undergraduates. The grant-in-aids are awarded on a competitive basis with students submitting applications, letters of recommendation and completing a live audition or interview. Students interested in obtaining a grant-in-aid audition form should contact the theatre office, 338 South Hall.
The theatre program also sponsors the Huron Playhouse each summer.
Students must audition to be considered for membership in the company. Each year the
Play
house presents five plays and musicals during the eight-week season. The
Playhouse provides students with a full range of summer stock experience.
The theatre program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
246 Shatzel Hall, 372-7133
Women's studies is an interdisciplinary program which offers students the opportunity to explore the diverse experiences, perspectives and significant contributions of women, past, present and cross-culturally. Women's studies courses and those cross-listed with women's studies make the study of women and gender central to their purpose. Women's studies courses also emphasize the interconnections among issues of gender, class, race, ethnicity and sexuality.
Readings and classroom discussions introduce students to the new scholarship which reveals the ways in which women's lives have been frequently erased from traditional scholarship. Faculty encourage critical analyses of women in society, culture and history; they promote active learning and social responsibility.
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