Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science

Program Prerequisites

Developmental and Skill-Building Courses

Based on ACT and other test scores, developmental and skill-building courses in reading, writing, and/or mathematics may be required prior to taking some college-level courses. Please see the catalog section titled Placement in Courses for more complete information. Developmental and skill-building courses may be required from the following sequences:

• English as a Second Language (ESL) sequence: ENGL 0803, ENGL 0805, ENGL 0855
• Introduction to Writing Studies sequence: ENGL 0903 or ENGL 0904
• Reading sequence: READ 0903, READ 1013, READ 1023
• Integrated Reading and Writing sequence: READ 0713, READ 0723, READ 0733
• Mathematics sequence: MATH 0903 or MATH 0901, MATH 0911, MATH 0921

I - Freshman Year Experience:  1 hour

• Freshman Seminar (FYE 1001) - 1 hour*

Note:   Non-traditional students and transfer students with more than 15 credit hours may request exemption through the Freshman Advisor and the Academic Affairs Office.

II - Communication Foundations:  9 hours

• Writing Studies I (ENGL 1013) - 3 hours*
• Writing Studies II (ENGL 1023) - 3 hours
• Public Speaking (COMM 2103) - 3 hours

*An ACT English sub-score of 25 or higher waives the ENGL 1013 requirement, allowing an additional three hours of elective credit.

Note:   ENGL 1013 and ENGL 1023 must be passed with a grade of C or above. 

III - Natural Sciences:  3-4 hours

• Topics in Science (SCI 1013) - 3 hours
• Introduction to Physical Science (PHSC 1104) - 4 hours
• Principles of Chemistry (CHEM 1104) - 4 hours
• Introduction to Cellular Biology (BIOL 1204) - 4 hours
• Earth Science (PHSC 1204) - 4 hours
• General Chemistry I with Lab (CHEM 1214) - 4 hours
• College Physics I (PHYS 2114) - 4 hours
• General Physics I (PHYS 2414)  - 4 hours

Note:   P-5 Elementary Education majors must choose Introduction to Cellular Biology (BIOL 1204) or Topics in Science (SCI 1013.)  SCI 1013 must be on a Biological Topic.

Note:   Biology majors must take BIOL 1204 and must earn at least a C.

VI - Mathematics:  3-5 hours*

• Data Models (MATH 1003) - 3 hours
• Functions & Algebra (MATH 1013) - 3 hours
• Precalculus (MATH 1124) - 4 hours
• Finite Mathematics (MATH 2153) - 3 hours
• Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (MATH 2315) - 5 hours

*An ACT mathematics sub-score of 26 or higher waives the mathematics general education requirement, allowing an additional three hours of elective credit.

Note:   All general education mathematics courses must be passed with a grade of C or above.

Note:   All majors in Biology, Business Administration, Education 5-9 Science, Psychology, Psychophysiology, and Social Science must take Functions & Algebra (MATH 1013) unless waiver requirements are met.

Note:   Mathematics majors must show competency in both Functions & Algebra (MATH 1013) and Precalculus (MATH 1124).

V - History or Geography:  3 hours

• World Regional Geography (GEOG 1003) - 3 hours 
• U.S. History: 1492 to 1865 (HIST 1033) - 3 hours
• U.S. History: 1865 to Present (HIST 1043) - 3 hours
• World Civilization I: Prehistory to 1500 (HIST 2233) - 3 hours
• World Civilization II: 1500 to Present (HIST 2243) - 3 hours

Note:   Education P-5 majors must take HIST 2233. 

VI - Psychology or Sociology:  3 hours

• Principles of Psychology (PSYC 1003) - 3 hours
• Principles of Sociology (SOCI 1003) - 3 hours

VII - Economics or Political Science:  3 hours

• United States Government (POSC 1003) - 3 hours
• Survey of Economic Issues (ECON 2023) - 3 hours
• Microeconomics (ECON 2033) - 3 hours
• Macroeconomics (ECON 2043) - 3 hours

Note:  Education P-5 majors must take POSC 1003. 

VIII - Religion:  3 hours

• Christian Beliefs (RELI 1003) - 3 hours
• Old Testament (RELI 1013) - 3 hours
• New Testament (RELI 1023) - 3 hours
• World Religion (RELI 1203) - 3 hours

IX - Literature:  3 hours

• Great Books (ENGL 2003) - 3 hours
• Literary Interpretation (ENGL 2103) - 3 hours
• World Literature (ENGL 2203) - 3 hours

X - Humanities and Fine Arts:  3-4 hours

• American Identity (AMST 1003) - 3 hours
• Understanding Visual Art (ART 1003) - 3 hours
• Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 1003) - 3 hours
• Beginning Studio: Drawing (ART 1214) - 4 hours
• Introduction to Theatre Arts (THEA 1313) - 3 hours
• Fundamentals of Acting (THEA 1323) - 3 hours
• Introduction to Directing (THEA 1333) - 3 hours
• Survey of Musical Masterworks (MUSI 2003) - 3 hours
• Design & Color (ART 2164) - 4 hours
• Culture & Values (HUMN 2503) - 3 hours
• History of Music Literature (MUSI 2533) - 3 hours
• Art History I (ART 2733) - 3 hours
• Art History II (ART 2743) - 3 hours

XI - Liberal Arts Elective Studies in Depth:  9 hours

Select nine credit hours from one or two of the following elective choices. Courses must be selected from a program other than the program in which the student majors.

• Elective Choice A - Mathematics or Natural Science
  • Mathematics (2000-4000 level) (MATH) - 0-9 hours
  • Natural Sciences (2000-4000 level) (BIOL, CHEM, PHSC, PHYS) - 0-9 hours
• Elective Choice B - Social or Behavioral Sciences 
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences (3000-4000 level) (COMM, CRJS, ECON, GEOG, HIST, POSC, PSYC, SOCI) - 0-9 hours  
• Elective Choice C - Humanities or Fine Arts
  • Art, Foreign Language, or Music (1000-4000 level) (ART, FREN, JAPN, MUSI, SPAN) - 0-9 hours
  • Journalism or Theatre (2000-4000 level) (JRNL, THEA) - 0-9 hours
  • English, Humanities, Philosophy, Religion (3000-4000 level)
    (ENGL, HUMN, PHIL, RELI) - 0-9 hours

XII - 3000-4000 Level Credit Hours

• 39 credit hours (minimum) must be from 3000-level courses or higher
• At least 12 credit hours in the major area of concentration must 3000-4000 level courses

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 36-47 credit hours

 

 

 

 

Associate of Arts

Program Prerequisites

Developmental and Skill-Building Courses

Based on ACT and other test scores, developmental and skill-building courses in reading, writing, and/or mathematics may be required prior to taking some college-level courses. Please see the catalog section titled Placement in Courses for more complete information. Developmental and skill-building courses may be required from the following sequences:

• English as a Second Language (ESL) sequence:  ENGL 0803, ENGL 0805, ENGL 0855
• Introduction to Writing Studies sequence:  ENGL 0903 or ENGL 0904
• Reading sequence:  READ 0903, READ 1013, READ 1023
• Integrated Reading & Writing sequence:  READ 0713, READ 0723, READ 0733
• Mathematics sequence: MATH 0903 or MATH 0901, MATH 0911, MATH 0921

I - Freshman Year Experience:  1 hour

• Freshman Seminar (FYE 1001) - 1 hour

Note:  Non-traditional students and transfer students with more than 15 credit hours may request exemption through the Freshman Advisor and the Academic Affairs Office.

II - Communication Foundations:  9 hours

• Writing Studies I (ENGL 1013) - 3 hours*
• Writing Studies II (ENGL 1023) - 3 hours
• Public Speaking (COMM 2103) - 3 hour

*An ACT English sub-score of 25 or higher waives the ENGL 1013 requirement, allowing an additional three hours of elective credit.

Note:   ENGL 1013 and ENGL 1023 must be passed with a grade of C or above. 

III - Mathematics:  3-5 hours*

• Data Models (MATH 1003) - 3 hours
• Functions & Algebra (MATH 1013) - 3 hours
• Precalculus (MATH 1124) - 4 hours
• Finite Mathematics (MATH 2153) - 3 hours
• Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (MATH 2315) - 5 hours

*An ACT mathematics sub-score of 26 or higher waives the mathematics general education requirement, allowing an additional three hours of elective credit.

Note:  All general education mathematics courses must be passed with a grade of C or above.

Note:   All majors in Business Management, Computer Information Science, Engineering Mechanics, and Health Science must take Functions & Algebra (MATH 1013) unless waiver requirements are met.

IV - Natural Sciences:  3-4 hours

• Topics in Science (SCI 1013) - 3 hours
• Introduction to Physical Science (PHSC 1104) - 4 hours
• Principles of Chemistry (CHEM 1104) - 4 hours
• Introduction to Cellular Biology (BIOL 1204) - 4 hours
• Earth Science (PHSC 1204) - 4 hours
• General Chemistry I with Lab (CHEM 1214) - 4 hours
• College Physics I (PHYS 2114) - 4 hours
• General Physics I (PHYS 2414)  - 4 hours

V - Religion:  3 hours

• Christian Beliefs (RELI 1003) - 3 hours
• Old Testament (RELI 1013) - 3 hours
• New Testament (RELI 1023) - 3 hours
• World Religion (RELI 1203) - 3 hours

 VI - Humanities and Fine Arts:  3-4 hours

• American Identity (AMST 1003) - 3 hours
• Understanding Visual Art (ART 1003) - 3 hours
• Beginning Studio: Drawing (ART 1214) - 4 hours
• Design & Color (ART 2164) - 4 hours
• Art History I (ART 2733) - 3 hours
• Art History II (ART 2743) - 3 hours
• Great Books (ENGL 2003) - 3 hours
• Literary Interpretation (ENGL 2103) - 3 hours
• World Literature (ENGL 2203) - 3 hours
• Culture & Values (HUMN 2503) - 3 hours
• Survey of Musical Masterworks (MUSI 2003) - 3 hours
• History of Music Literature (MUSI 2533) - 3 hours
• Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 1003) - 3 hours
• Introduction to Theatre Arts (THEA 1313) - 3 hours
• Fundamentals of Acting (THEA 1323) - 3 hours
• Introduction to Directing (THEA 1333) - 3 hours

VII - Social and Behavioral Sciences:  3 hours

• Survey of Economic Issues (ECON 2023) (for non-business majors only) - 3 hours
• Microeconomics (ECON 2033) - 3 hours
• Macroeconomics (ECON 2043) - 3 hours
• World Regional Geography (GEOG 1003) - 3 hours 
• U.S. History: 1492 to 1865 (HIST 1033) - 3 hours
• U.S. History: 1865 to Present (HIST 1043) - 3 hours
• World Civilization I: Prehistory to 1500 (HIST 2233) - 3 hours
• World Civilization II: 1500 to Present (HIST 2243) - 3 hours
• United States Government (POSC 1003) - 3 hours
• Principles of Psychology (PSYC 1003) - 3 hours
• Principles of Sociology (SOCI 1003) - 3 hours  

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:  18-29 credit hours