Modes of Understanding the World and Our Place in It
Understanding Literary Traditions
Students must select one course from among those listed as LT in the Schedule of Classes.
Understanding Artistic Traditions
Students must select one course from among those listed as AT in the Schedule of Classes.
Understanding Philosophical Traditions
Students must select one course from among those listed as PT in the Schedule of Classes.
Understanding Human Behavior
Students must select one course from among those listed as SS1 in the Schedule of Classes.
Understanding American Society
Students must select one course from among those listed as SS2 in the Schedule of Classes.
Understanding the Modern World
Students must select one course from among those listed as SS3 in the Schedule of Classes.
Understanding the Natural World
Students must complete two courses listed as NS in the Schedule of Classes or two courses designated as NS1. The two-course (NATSC 0050 and NATSC 0250) sequence is interdisciplinary and will be concerned with facets of some common, basic scientific ideas and methods in chemistry, biology, and physics. Depending on the major, students may substitute two approved natural science courses for the interdisciplinary sequence.
Understanding World Perspectives
Students must select one course from among those listed as WP in the Schedule of Classes.
Additional Requirements
In addition to the requirements listed above, all students must complete the following:
- one additional course from among those designated HM, LT, AT, or PT;
- one additional course from among those designated as SS, SS1, SS2, or SS3; and
- one or two courses designated as NS1 or NS2 in the Schedule of Classes to total at least 11 credits.