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American Studies | A minor in American studies consists of a minimum of five course credit units, including American Studies 231 (or an approved substitute) and one course that satisfies each of the four categories listed for the major (see above). The same course may count toward more than one of the categories, if appropriate (please consult with the director prior to enrollment). Of the required coursework, at least two courses must be numbered 200 or above, and one course must be numbered 300 or above. |
Anthropology | A minor in anthropology consists of five courses: Anthropology 123 (Introduction to Cultural Anthropology), Anthropology 270 (Research Methods), and three elective courses in anthropology with at lease one course at the 200 level or higher; and one approved course outside the discipline in a topic relevant to cultural anthropology. |
Art | A major in art consists of a minimum of nine course credit units, including Art 113, 114, and any three approved courses in art history, plus four elective course credit units. Students who plan to attend graduate school in art or who intend to make art a career should take a maximum number of art courses, possibly on a special degree plan. Such students should consult with an art advis0r as early as possible. Students who wish to concentrate in art history may do so within the art major or with a special major plan. Studio courses usually require six hours of laboratory and six hours of individual work per week. The senior art major concentrating in studio art is required to present an exhibition of work during the semester preceding graduation. |
Art | A minor in art consists of a minimum of five course credit units including Art 113 and any art history course and at least two courses numbered 200 or above. |
Art History | A minor in art history consists of five course credit units, two of which must be at the 300 level or above. Required courses include either Art History 231 or 232, which would serve as a prerequisite for any higher level art history course, and one studio course, either Art 113 or 114. The Art and Art History Department encourages the study of art history during an abroad experience, and upon pre-approval will accept toward the minor up to two courses taken at other institutions. |
Asian Studies | A minor in Asian studies consists of a minimum of six course credit units including Asian Studies 250 or 350 or an approved substitute, two courses numbered 300 or above, and courses from at least three disciplines. A minimum of two credits must come from full-credit courses taken at Austin College, and if a student takes fewer than three courses at Austin College, only one course credit may be earned during a January term. No more than two course credit units in language study will count toward the minor. Language house or conversation classes cannot count toward the total number of credits. Although there is no specific language requirement for the minor, it is strongly recommended that students take classes in an Asian language as part of their studies. Students wishing to pursue Asian studies beyond the minor, however, need proficiency in an Asian language.It is recommended that students organize coursework in their Asian studies minor to stress a theme, such as Asian culture or social systems; or a geographical concentration, such as East Asia or South Asia. It also is recommended that students pursue a senior research project tying together their course experiences and interests. |
Biology | A major in biology consists of nine course credit units in biology plus Chemistry 112. The major requires two courses, Biology 115 and 116, that introduce students to the broad spectrum of the biological sciences. The major must include at least two courses from each of two broad categories, Molecular, Physiological, and Structural Biology and Organismal, Ecological, and Evolutionary Biology, outlined below. All students are involved in laboratory and field experiences that develop skills in formulating hypotheses, designing experiments or observational procedures, collecting data, analyzing results, and presenting conclusions in both oral and written form. Additionally, numerous opportunities exist for students to participate in original scientific research projects. Students with specific educational interests and goals may select courses that provide emphases in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Integrative and Systems Biology, or Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Courses should be selected in consultation with an appropriate faculty advisor in the Biology Department. Students are encouraged to include within their course of study a variety of learning experiences including structured courses, research, internships, and summer and January term experiences.Students normally take Biology 115 and 116 during their first year; students must have at least a C- in both courses to continue as majors. Students subsequently select an appropriate set of intermediate and advanced biology courses, supplemented with courses in related disciplines including chemistry and physics. Chemistry 351 or Environmental Studies 235 may substitute for one of the nine biology courses. A maximum of two course credit units of directed study, independent study and Biology 240 may apply toward the major. Some of the courses listed below may not be offered in a given year.The following courses are recommended for biology majors: Chemistry 221, 222, 351, 352; Mathematics 151; Social Science 120 or Mathematics 120; Physics 105, 106. |
Biology | A minor in biology consists of a minimum of five course credit units including Biology 115 and 116, and at least one course from each of the two categories, Molecular, Physiological, and Structural Biology and Organismal, Ecological, and Evolutionary Biology. One of the five courses must be at the 300-level or above. |
Biochemistry | A major in biochemistry consists of (Chemistry 111 (or Chemistry 211), Chemistry 112, Chemistry 221, 222, 351, 352, 480; two elective chemistry courses from among 332, 341, 342, 412 or 421; two elective biology courses, from among: Biology 248, 228, 230, 344, 345. Prerequisite courses include Physics 105 or 111, Physics 106 or 112, Mathematics 151, 152, and Biology 115, 116. |
Business Administration | A major in business administration consists of a minimum of nine course credit units including Economics 111 and 301, Business Administration 261, 361, and 495, and at least four other courses in business administration or economics, one of which must be numbered 300 or above.Economics 111 and Business Administration 261 are prerequisites for all other courses in business administration. A major also is required to take Mathematics 151 and either Social Science 120 or Mathematics 120. It is strongly recommended that students fulfill these quantitative requirements, as well as Economics 301, before taking Business Administration 361 or beginning the junior year, whichever comes first. Those students planning to enter an MBA program are strongly encouraged to take Economics 302 and Business Administration 262. |
Chemistry | A major in chemistry consists of at least nine course credit units, seven of which must be Chemistry 111 (or equivalent), Chemistry 112 (or equivalent), Chemistry 221, 222, 332, 341, and 342. Of the remaining two, one course must be at the 400 level. In addition, a student must take either Chemistry 211 or 412 to meet the requirement for inorganic chemistry and must participate in a zero-credit experiential chemistry activity, Chemistry 480. No more than one combined course credit for Chemistry 240, 460, 464, and 490 will count toward the minimum requirement at the 200 level and above. A chemistry major also is required to complete either Physics 106 or preferably Physics 112, Mathematics 152, and Biology 116. It is recommended that the major take the third semester of calculus (Mathematics 252). |
Chemistry | A minor in chemistry consists of Chemistry 112, two courses at the 200 level and two courses at or above the 300 level. At least one of the courses at or above the 300 level must have a lab and no more than one of the courses at or above the 300 level may be in any one discipline of chemistry. The disciplines of chemistry at Austin College are analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry. |
Classical Civilization | A major in classical civilization consists of at least eight approved course credit units including three numbered 300 or above. Two of the credits must be Greek 102 and 201 or Latin 102 and 201, and six in approved courses in classical literature and civilization. Both Greek and Roman topics must be represented. Two of the six courses may be from closely related fields (e.g., Philosophy 220, Art 231). Other courses in which the student does significant work in the classical tradition also may be included with the approval of the classics faculty. |
Classics | A major in classics consists of at least eight course credit units, two of which are in Greek and six are at the 200 level or higher in classics (Greek, Latin, or classical civilization). Of these six, at least five course credit units must be in classical languages and at least three course credit units numbered 300 or above (except GRK 491 and/or LAT 491). |
Classics | A minor in classics consists of a minimum of five approved course credit units in classics (Greek, Latin, or classical civilization) numbered 200 or above, including at least two course credit units in Greek or Latin, at least two courses in classical civilization, and at least two courses numbered 300 or above (except GRK 491 and/or LAT 491). |
Cognitive Science | A minor in cognitive science consists of a minimum of five course credit units: |
Communication | A major in communication consists of a minimum of eight course credit units. At least six course credit units must be communication courses. Theatre 111, and/or Media Studies 121 also may count toward the eight courses. Entry into the major typically is through Comm 112 or 222. At least three courses must be taken at the 300 level or above. Independent Study, Directed Study, or CSOC may count toward the required eight courses. Students seeking to do an advanced Directed Study or Independent Study must consult with the faculty member in the area in which they wish to do advanced work. |
Communication | A minor in communication consists of a minimum of five course credit units. At least four course credit units must come from Communication courses, with at least two classes numbered 300 or above. Theatre 111 or Media 121 may count as one of those credits. Students seeking a minor should confer with an appropriate departmental faculty member to consider specific courses. |
Community Service and Policy | A minor in community service and policy consists of six course credits from two different categories and at least three different disciplines plus an approved internship. The internship must be pre-approved by the director.Category One – Students are required to take three course credits from at least two different disciplines from the following:Other courses may be appropriate and relevant to students’ specific interests and may be included with director’s approval. |
Computer Science | A major in computer science consists of a minimum of eight approved computer science course credit units, including the following core courses: Computer Science 201, 110 (if required), and 120 (if required), 211, and 221. Students must earn a grade of C or above in each of these core courses. In addition, a major includes approved computer science elective courses to reach eight or more course credits, of which two must be numbered 300 or above, and one numbered 400 or above. Mathematics 120 and 151 also are required. |
Computer Science | A minor in computer science consists of a minimum of five approved computer science course credit units, including the following core courses: Computer Science 201, 110 (if required), and 120 (if required), 211 and 221. Students must earn a grade of C or above in each of these core courses. A minor also must include one approved computer science elective courses numbered 300 or above. Interdisciplinary majors and minors also are available. |
English | A major in English consists of a minimum of nine course credits numbered 121 or above, distributed as follows:Among the seven courses taken at the 250 level and above, at least one course must be designated as American, at least one course must be designated as British, and at least one course must be designated as postcolonial or world literatures. |
English | A minor in English consists of a minimum of five course credits, including English 121 and four other English courses numbered 122 or higher. Students can select courses to emphasize a variety of interests, including creative writing. |
English with an emphasis on creative writing studies | A major in English with an emphasis on creative writing studies consists of a minimum of nine course credits numbered 121 or above, distributed as follows: |
Creative writing studies | A minor in creative writing studies consists of a minimum of five course credits: |
Environmental Studies | A major in environmental studies normally consists of 10 course credits including Environmental Studies 235 and 479, Economics 242, Philosophy 207 or 307, an approved project (see below), and one of the following: Biology 334, Biology 346, or Physics 240. In addition to the college requirement that a major include at least three courses above 300, the environmental studies major requires at least six courses above 200. The following courses are some of the Austin College courses approved for the environmental studies major, with the exception that Biology 115 and Economics 111 may be counted only if taken to satisfy a prerequisite for another approved course on this list. The director must approve any other courses chosen as electives for the environmental studies major.BIOL 115 Evolution, Behavior, and Ecology program.Students who plan to major in environmental studies should select elective courses for the major that are best suited to their particular interests and should choose a minor (or second major) that best complements their interests in environmental studies. The director must approve any courses that are not included in the above list.The director must approve the experiential learning activity that serves as the required project for the major. Possible formats include a directed study, independent study, honors thesis, or one of the various non-credit formats such as an internship or summer research position. Junior status is a prerequisite for project approval. The director must approve written project plans 12 months before graduation. Upon completion, students describe their projects in public presentations to the campus community. Environmental studies majors whose approved project will not result in course credit (e.g. a summer internship, service work, or summer research job) should register for Environmental Studies 480 during the term that they will give the public presentation on their project. |
Environmental Studies | A minor in environmental studies normally consists of five course credits, including Environmental Studies 235 and 479, and three other approved courses from at least two of the college’s divisions (humanities, natural sciences, social sciences). The minor must include at least two courses from different departments from the following list. Pre-approval from the director is required to substitute any course not listed.BIOL 334 EcologyPHY 240 Atmospheric and Environmental Physics |
Exercise and Sport Science | A minor in exercise and sport science consists of a minimum of five course credit units, including Exercise and Sport Science 121, 495, and at least one other course numbered 300 or higher.Students in the Austin Teacher Program desiring to meet the requirements for EC-12 teaching certification will be required to take Exercise and Sport Science 115, 121, 353, 354, 363, 462, and 495. |
Economics | A major in economics consists of a minimum of eight course credit units including Economics 111, 301, 302, and five other courses in economics of which three must be numbered 300 or above. Economics 111 is a prerequisite for all courses. An economics major also is required to take Mathematics 151 and either Social Science 120 or Mathematics 120. It is strongly recommended that students fulfill these quantitative requirements, along with Economics 301, before beginning their junior year. Those students contemplating graduate study in economics are strongly advised to take Mathematics 152, 251, 252, and 301. |
International Economics and Finance | A major in international economics and finance consists of five components: A Mathematics sequence of Mathematics 151 and either Mathematics 120 or Social Science Statistics 120. An Economics sequence of Economics 111, Economics 301, and Economics 302. A BA/Finance sequence of Business Administration 261, Business Administration/Economics 361and Economics 471. An International sequence consisting of two courses from Economics 234, Business Administration 368 and Economic 481 and finally a capstone course of Business Administration 495 or an upper division economics elective.In addition, the student must complete a semester of study or an approved internship outside the United States and study in another modern language through the 236 level or equivalent. |
Film Studies | A minor in film studies consists of five course credits, including Media 121, Media 440, and three other courses approved for film studies. At least one of the three courses must be at the 300 level or higher, and at least two of the three must be offered through a department other than Communication, Media, and Theatre. A student may repeat Media 440 if the topic differs.Courses Approved for the Film Studies Minor: |
French | A major in French consists of a minimum of eight approved course credit units above French 201. At least three of these eight must be at the 300 level or above and must include French 495. An honors thesis may not substitute for French 495. Only one of the eight units may be from among French 226, 227, and/or 237, or an approved immersion course. Up to three credits taught in French that treat French history, philosophy, sociology, political science, art history, or economics may count for the major with departmental approval. One approved course taught in English may also count toward the eight credits for the major. Majors must enroll in French 495 in the spring of their senior year. French 101, 102, and 201 may not count toward the major. |
French | A minor in French consists of a minimum of five approved course credit units in French above French 201, including at least one course at the 300 level or above. Only one credit may be allowed from among French 226, 227, and/or 237, or an approved immersion course. |
Gender Studies | A student may major in gender studies by submitting a proposal for a personally designed interdisciplinary major (see the director for more information). Disciplinary courses approved for gender studies are listed collectively in the course schedule each term. |
Gender Studies | A minor in gender studies consists of a minimum of six course credit units including Gender Studies 120 or an approved substitute. Some of these consider gender directly or devote significant sections to the topic, but others require that students select gender-related topics for their research assignments to earn gender studies credit in the course. At least three disciplines must be represented in work counting toward this minor, with at least two courses numbered 200 or above, including one course numbered 300 or above. Up to two courses taken in the January term may be applied to the minor (please consult with the director prior to enrollment). Topics courses may be applied to the minor with the approval of the gender studies director and the vice president for Academic Affairs. |
German | A major in German consists of a minimum of eight approved course credit units above German 201. At least three of these eight must be at the 300 level or above and must include German 495. An honors thesis may not substitute for German 495. Only one of the eight units may be from among German 226, 227, and/or 237, or an approved immersion course. Up to three credits taught in German that treat German history, philosophy, sociology, political science, art history, or economics may count for the major with departmental approval. One approved course taught in English may also count toward the eight credits for the major. Majors must enroll in German 495 in the spring of their senior year. German 101, 102, and 201 may not count toward the major. |
German | A minor in German consists of a minimum of five approved course credit units in German above German 201, including at least one course at the 300 level or above. Only one credit may be allowed from among German 226, 227, and/or 237, or an approved immersion course. |
Global Science, Technology, and Society | The minor in global science, technology, and society is designed to foster awareness of the interrelationship of global culture and the changing nature of scientific knowledge and technology. The quest for scientific knowledge is universal, yet both the advances in knowledge and the implementation of technologies can be properly understood only in their multicultural context. Historical and contemporary studies of the relationship between science and society help to moderate our parochial conceits. Such studies create conditions that allow international problems like global warming, pandemic disease, secure telecommunications, militarization of space, economic inequality, and environmental degradation to be addressed in true cooperative and informed spirit. A minor in global science, technology, and society consists of five courses: GSTS 250: Intermediate Topics in Global Science, Technology, and Society, and four courses from the following list of approved courses. At least one of those courses must have a global perspective; such courses are designated with an asterisk. In addition, students are required to undertake an approved GSTS-related international experience and present their reflections on this experience in a public forum on campus. ANTHRO 263 Approved Science disciplinary courses Other courses may be appropriate and relevant to students’ specific interests and may be included with director’s approval. |
History | A major in history consists of a minimum of eight course credit units, at least three of which are at the 300 level or above, and no more than four of which are at the 100 level. This work must include at least one course in each of the following three areas: |
History | A minor in history consists of a minimum of five course credit units with work in at least two of the geographical areas listed above, and at least two course credit units numbered 300 or above. The department recommends that two courses be taken at the 100 level and one course at the 200 level. |
Latin | A major in Latin consists of a minimum of eight and one-half course credit units, including at least seven and one-half approved units in Latin above Latin 102, Latin 236 and three courses at the 300 level or above are required (except LAT 491), and at least one credit of classics 102/302 (Roman History and Civilization). |
Latin American and Iberian Studies | A major in Latin American and Iberian studies shall consist of nine course credit units of Latin American or Iberian content, with work completed in at least three disciplines (e.g., Spanish, history, anthropology, political science, or economics) including a minimum of three and a maximum of five courses in one discipline. One of the nine course credit units will be a directed study (Latin American and Iberian Studies 460), which must involve the approaches of several disciplines to an appropriate topic as an advanced, summative project. The major will demonstrate proficiency at the 236 level in Spanish or Portuguese. |
Latin American and Iberian Studies | A minor in Latin American and Iberian studies consists of a minimum of five approved course credit units with significant Latin American or Iberian content, with work completed in at least two disciplines, and two courses numbered 300 or above. Language competency in Spanish or Portuguese through the 202 level, or its equivalent, also is required. |
Leadership Studies | A minor in leadership studies consists of a minimum of six approved course credit units including Leadership Studies 120, 240, and 495. Students must select at least 1.5 credit units from Leadership Studies 250, 260, 350, 464, 480, 490, and 492. Students also must select one course in ethics from Philosophy 205, 207, 209, and 213, and one course in communication from Speech 112 and 222. To complement the minor, students must complete one course from the following list: History 366; Business Administration 352; Political Science 212, 311, 318; Anthropology 315, 365; Sociology 240, 385; Psychology 240, 340; or an approved topics course. |
Mathematics | A major in mathematics consists of a minimum of eight course credit units approved by the department, including Mathematics 251, 252, and five courses numbered 300 or above. Students planning to major in mathematics are expected to enter directly into the calculus sequence beginning with Mathematics 151 or 152. They also are encouraged to take at least one course in computer science beyond the introductory level. Students planning graduate study should be aware that some programs require proficiency in German or French. |
Mathematics | A minor in mathematics consists of a minimum of five course credit units approved by the department, including Mathematics 251, 252, and two numbered 300 or above. Prerequisite courses must be passed with a grade of C or higher. Those who would major or minor in mathematics must take those courses under the “grade” option. |
Media Studies | A major in media studies consists of a minimum of eight course credits in Media Studies, including Media 121 and one course in individualized study (CSOC, directed study, or independent study). At least three courses must be taken at the 300-level or above. Theatre 111 and/or Communication 222 also may count toward the eight courses. |
Media Studies | A minor in media studies consists of five course credits in media studies, including Media 121. At least two courses must be taken at the 300-level or above. |
Music | A major in music requires a minimum of 10 course credit units including work in theory, history/literature, and applied music. The following courses are required of all music majors: Music 120, 121, 220, 221, 222, 240, 241, at least three classroom courses at the 300 level and above, at least one-half credit in applied music at the 300 level or above, (Music 271) before being admitted to the major and must attempt the Piano Proficiency. Additional Requirements for the Music Major — The Piano Proficiency Exam (Music 090) must be attempted by the end of the third year and completed for graduation. Theory/Composition students must attempt the Piano Proficiency by the end of the second year and pass it by the end of the third year. Senior Recital — A capstone experience in the fourth year designed to synthesize aspects of theoretical, historical, and applied music into a final performance project. The minimum requirement is a “half” recital, normally 30 minutes of music, but students often opt to perform a “full” recital in consultation with the applied teacher. Theory/Composition students prepare a Senior Recital consisting largely of their own compositions and must perform on the recital as well. Transfer students are admitted to the major only after taking placement examinations in theory and history and auditioning for the faculty member who teaches the major instrument involved. |
Music | A minor in music consists of a minimum of five course credit units including Music 120 and 220, Music 240 or 241, applied music (to one credit), and at least one additional music course numbered 240 or above. Additional applied study and classroom coursework is recommended. |
Philosophy | A major in philosophy consists of a minimum of nine approved course credit units in philosophy, including Philosophy 110, 220, 225, 230, 495, and two additional courses numbered 300 or above. Philosophy 105 may count toward the major if not taken after any philosophy course numbered 200 or above. Students wishing to pursue graduate work in philosophy should consider completing 11 credits in philosophy in consultation with philosophy faculty. |
Philosophy | A minor in philosophy consists of five course credit units in philosophy with at least three courses numbered 200 or above. |
Religious Studies and Philosophy | A combined major in religious studies and philosophy is available for students whose personal or professional interests include both disciplines. The major in religious studies and philosophy consists of 10 course credit units approved by both departments (usually consisting of a five/five distribution), to be chosen from offerings in both fields according to the interests of the student. The student must take two 300 level or above courses in both philosophy and religious studies (four total). |
Ethics | A minor in ethics consists of five course credit units in philosophy, normally taken from the following list: 205, 207, 211, 209, 213, 302, 307, 314, and 105 (if 105 is not taken after any of the other courses in this list). Approved topics courses also may count, but students should consult the instructor to determine whether a course is appropriate before enrolling in it. |
Political Science | A major in political science consists of at least eight course credit units in political science, including Political Science 495, and at least one course from each of the following groups: At least three courses must be numbered 300 or above. |
Political Science | A minor in political science consists of at least five course credit units in political science, including at least one course from each of the above subfields. A minimum of two courses must be at the 300-level or above. |
International Relations | A major in international relations allows students to specialize within the subfield of international relations while still completing a major that is firmly grounded within the broader discipline of political science. The major consists of at least eight course credit units in political science, including Political Science 430 and Political Science 495, at least four electives in the subfields of international relations and/or comparative politics (at least two of the four must be numbered 300 or above), at least one course each from the American politics and political theory subfields, and study in a modern language through the 236 level. |
Physics | Students planning to or pursue the pre-engineering program should enroll in Physics 111 and Mathematics 151 in the fall term of their freshman year. Ordinarily, credit may not be received for both Physics 105 and 111, or both Physics 106 and 112. A major in physics consists of Physics 111, 112, 211, 212, 311, and 312, three additional one-credit courses at the 200 level or higher including at least one course at the 300 level, and the half-credit courses Physics 261 and 361. Courses used as prerequisites for physics courses must be passed with grades of at least C. |
Physics | A minor in physics consists of Physics 111, 112, 211, 212, and 311 and the half-credit course Physics 261. |
Psychology | A major in psychology consists of nine to 11 course credit units including Psychology 101, 120 (Mathematics 120 or Social Sciences 120 may be substituted), 201, at least one course from Group A, at least one course from Group B, and at least one course from Group C,at least one advanced seminar, one 300-level psychology lab course and a second 300 level psychology course (or Biology 326 or 348) as identified in the text and table below. |
Psychology | A minor in psychology consists of a minimum of five course credit units, including Psychology 101, 201, plus two approved psychology electives numbered 200 or above and one psychology elective numbered 300 or above. Psychology 120 (or Social Science 120 or Mathematics 120) is a prerequisite for some of the required courses in the minor. |
Educational Psychology | A minor in educational psychology normally consists of six course credits including three courses in psychology and two courses in education, with a sixth approved course. The required courses include: The director must pre-approve the sixth course that is intended to be a special bridging course that assists the student in linking knowledge gained from the required courses with a specific interest. Given that a course in Life Span Psychology is required for teacher certification, it is required for the Educational Psychology minor; PSY 330 Educational Psychology may be taken for the approved sixth course. Courses for the educational psychology minor may not be taken S/D/U. Students may not major in psychology and minor in educational psychology. We recommend that students take statistics and methods in consecutive semesters. |
Religious Studies | A major in religious studies consists of a minimum of eight course credit units with three courses numbered in the 100 or 200 range with one course from each of the following three concentrations: Asian religions and culture (110, 115, 220, or 250 when topic is appropriate); Bible and culture (135, 235, or 250 when topic is appropriate); Christian theology and history (165, 265, 270, or 250 when topic is appropriate). The major also requires three courses numbered 300 or above, one of which must be the concentration capstone course (301, 302, 303). Students can deepen their study of one of the three concentrations through their selection of the electives and the two courses numbered 300 or above. |
Religious Studies | A minor in religious studies consists of a minimum of five course credit units with at least two courses numbered 200 or above, one course numbered 300 or above, and representation of a least one course in two of the three departmental concentrations. |
Sociology | A major in sociology consists of eight approved course credit units including Sociology 101, 240, 270, and three courses numbered 300 or above. All prospective majors are strongly encouraged to take these required courses as early as possible and to seek faculty advice to ensure the most effective reflection of student intellectual and career goals. |
Sociology | A minor in sociology consists of five course credit units including Sociology 240 and 270 and at least one course numbered 300 or above. Departmental faculty will assist students when selecting the appropriate courses for the minor. The selection should reflect a coherent program within sociology as well as possible connections to the student’s academic major. |
Southwestern and Mexican studies | A minor in Southwestern and Mexican studies consists of a minimum of five approved course credit units with each course having a significant southwestern and/or Mexican content. Students must take at least one course in each of the two regional focus areas (southwestern United States and Mexico), with at least one course of the five numbered 300 or above. Language competency in Spanish through the 202-level also is required in addition to the five approved courses. |
Spanish | A major in Spanish consists of a minimum of eight approved course credit units above Spanish 201. At least three of these eight must be at the 300 level or above and must include Spanish 481. An honors thesis may not substitute for Spanish 481. Two of the three 300+ courses must be Hispanic literature courses taken on campus. Only one of the eight units may be from among Spanish 226, 227, and/or 237, or an approved immersion course. At least one of the eight courses must relate to Spain; at least one must relate to Latin America. Up to three credits taught in Spanish that treat Spanish or Latin American history, philosophy, sociology, political science, art history, or economics may count for the major with departmental approval. One approved course taught in English may also count toward the eight credits for the major. Majors must enroll in Spanish 481 in the spring of their senior year. Spanish 101, 102, and 201 may not count toward the major. |
Spanish | A minor in Spanish consists of a minimum of five approved course credit units in Spanish above Spanish 201, including at least one course at the 300 level or above. Only one credit may be allowed from among Spanish 226, 227, and/or 237, or an approved immersion course. |
Theatre | A major in theatre consists of a minimum of nine course credit units, including Theatre 142, 143, 221, and Theatre 493. Ideally, Theatre 142 and 221 are taken during the first year. In addition, one course from another discipline in the Department of Communication, Media, and Theatre is required, and up to two courses may be accepted with faculty approval. At least three courses must be taken at the 300 level or above. Majors are encouraged to consult with theatre faculty in selecting theatre electives. Students seeking to do directed or independent study courses must complete appropriate prerequisites in the area in which they wish to do advanced work. Students should consult with faculty in the department concerning courses in other disciplines that would contribute significantly to their work in theatre. Students majoring in theatre are expected to participate in departmental productions. |
Theatre | A minor in theatre consists of a minimum of five course credit units, with at least two classes numbered 300 or above. No more than one credit unit of practicum courses may be counted toward requirements for the minor. Students seeking a minor in theatre should confer with an appropriate departmental faculty member to consider specific courses. |
Western Intellectual Tradition | A minor in western intellectual tradition consists of a minimum of six course credit units in at least three disciplines: |