Any course coded C, and at any level, fulfills this requirement. Electives are defined as courses taken outside the major or major department. The degree program must include 18 hours of electives at the 3000 level or above. Course selection will depend on goals and interests, and some students may use electives to pursue a minor or a double major. CLAS students must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language.
Foreign language is an important component of a liberal education.
Study of foreign languages provides access to the cultural and intellectual heritage of cultures other than one's own. Such study also provides a new perspective on the structure and complexity of the English language. Students who have studied French, Spanish, German or Latin in high school and wish to continue these languages should consult each semester's Schedule of Courses, the Academic Advising section of this catalog or the department for information regarding placement into the appropriate language course. Students do not need to earn a certain number of hours to complete this requirement. It can be met in ONE of the following ways.