College of Arts and Sciences
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts
Group I: Foundation Courses
English Composition
Every student must demonstrate the ability to use correct, clear, effective English. The student may satisfy this requirement in the following way:
- By completing ENG W131 Elementary Composition I (3 cr.), with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
Mathematics
May be fulfilled in one of the following ways:
- By completing, with a grade of C (2.0) or higher, one of the following courses: MATH M100, MATH M118, MATH M119, MATH M125, MATH M127, or MATH M215.
- By exemption (without credit) through an appropriate examination as determined by the Department of Mathematics.
Intensive Writing
Intensive writing courses totalling at least 9 credit hours must be completed after completing the ENG W131 requirement:
- By completing intensive writing courses at the 200 level or above in the English department, or
- By completing "Intensive Writing Courses" in any arts and sciences department. If so designated, the course may also be counted toward fulfilling other arts and sciences degree requirements (e.g., distribution, major, 300-400 level).
An intensive writing course is one in which the writing component is fully integrated with the content and objectives of the course. Thus, a student would not be able to pass the course without fulfilling the intensive writing component and, conversely, it would be equally impossible for a student to pass the intensive writing component and not receive a passing grade in the course.
Oral Communication
Every student must demonstrate the ability to deliver presentations with logical organization, proper grammar, appropriate word choices, coherent sentence structure, and that take the characteristics of the audience into account. Students may satisfy this requirement by completing SPCH S121 Public Speaking with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.