Cognate courses required by the major will apply, as appropriate, toward the GERs. The GER requirement XIII Facts, Principles and Methods for Understanding Non-Western Civilization , may not be satisfied within the student's major. Beyond the general education and the major requirements, all remaining courses are free electives. A free elective is any course not required to fulfill either the general education or the departmental and cognate requirements of the major. All students should work carefully with their advisors to assure timely completion of all requirements.
Students remain responsible for assuring completion of all requirements.
Requirements and available courses are printed in the course brochure each se mester. Students may monitor their progress toward the degree with the On Course Degree Audits , obtainable from their advisers each semester. Transfer students may need to attend more carefully to the specific requirements and equivalent credits transferred. For additional information and assistance, contact your advisor or the Academic Advising Center, Maxwell Library Rm 111.