The area requirements which include English composition, reasoning skills, natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities generally total 45 hours, whether the credits are transferred in or are taken here. This number can vary if you test out of a course or a requirement is waived. Your declared major also requires a specific number of hours. The minimum number of hours required can vary with each department but is never less than 30 hours. The maximum number of hours that can be taken in any one major is 54 hours.
Elective hours complete the equation.
Electives can range in number from 25 - 49 hours, depending on how many hours you chose to take within your major. Upper division courses are designated as 300 - 400 numbered courses. A minimum of 45 upper division hours is required in the College of LAS and may be compiled through any upper division courses taken as area requirements, as major requirements, or as general electives. While few restrictions exist for freshman and sophomore students as far as registering for upper division courses in LAS, care must be taken by the more inexperienced student. It is advisable to exercise caution when considering upper division courses while still at the freshman and sophomore class status.