Nov 21, 2024

Undergraduate Catalog 2017-18

Undergraduate Catalog 2017-18 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

General Education Program Courses

The Proficiencies

Proficiency 1: College-Level Writing

BCM 1420 - Informational Writing Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 1050 - Thought and Writing Credits: 4 hours
IEE 1020 - Technical Communication Credits: 3 hours

Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing

Does not count toward 37 credit minimum General Education hour requirement. Consult your curriculum or major program advisor for the course(s) approved for your area of study.

Proficiency 3: College-Level Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning

MATH 1140 - Excursions in Mathematics Credits: 3 hours
MATH 1160 - Finite Mathematics with Applications Credits: 3 hours
MATH 1180 - Precalculus Mathematics Credits: 4 hours
MATH 1500 - Number Concepts for Elementary/Middle School Teachers Credits: 4 hours
MATH 2000 - Calculus with Applications Credits: 4 hours
STAT 1600 - Statistics and Data Analysis Credits: 3 hours
STAT 2830 - Methods of Data Analysis Credits: 3 hours
STAT 3660 - Data Analysis for Biosciences Credits: 4 hours

Proficiency 4: Enhance or Develop a Proficiency

Consult your major or college advisor regarding the requirement(s) for your program. A course or courses in one of the following categories:

Proficiency 4e, American Sign Language

Proficiency 4f, Computer Programming and Applications

CS 1110 - Computer Science I Credits: 4 hours
GPS 2510 - Multimedia Publication and Design Credits: 3 hours
MUS 2220 - Computer Music Design Credits: 3 hours

Proficiency 4g, Foreign Languages

All Western Michigan University foreign language courses are granted general approval to satisfy Proficiency 4g.

Two semesters of college-level foreign language study will satisfy this requirement; students entering the University with college-level knowledge of a foreign language will be allowed to satisfy this requirement by taking two more advanced language courses or by taking two semesters of yet another foreign language.

The Distribution Areas

Distribution Area I: Fine Arts

ART 1200 - Introduction to Art Credits: 3 hours
ART 1300 - Studio Experience - (3-D) Credits: 3 hours
ART 1400 - Studio Experience - (2-D) Credits: 3 hours
ART 1480 - Direct Encounter with the Arts Credits: 4 hours
ART 2200 - History of Art Credits: 3 hours
ART 2210 - History of Art Credits: 3 hours
CHIN 2800 - Chinese Calligraphy Credits: 3 hours
DANC 1450 - Experiencing Dance Credits: 3 hours
ED 2300 - The Nature of Creativity Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 1100 - Literary Interpretation Credits: 4 hours
ENGL 2100 - Film Interpretation Credits: 4 hours
HIST 3015 - History and Film Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3150 - Popular Art and Architecture in America Credits: 3 hours
HNRS 4101 - Introduction to World Cinema Credits: 3 hours
HNRS 4102 - Studies in Film Credits: 3 hours
INTL 3300 - Education Abroad - WMU Programs Credits: 1 to 19 hours
INTL 3310 - Education Abroad - Non-WMU Programs Credits: 1 to 19 hours
MUS 1480 - Direct Encounter with the Arts Credits: 4 hours
MUS 1500 - Music Appreciation: Live Music Credits: 4 hours
MUS 1520 - Rock Music: Genesis and Development Credits: 3 hours
MUS 4500 - Music Appreciation: The Symphony Credits: 3 hours
PHIL 3120 - Philosophy of Art Credits: 3 hours
THEA 1000 - Playing with Fire: Love, Politics & Entertainment Credits: 3 hours
THEA 1480 - Direct Encounter with the Arts Credits: 4 hours

Note:

INTL 3300 and INTL 3310 must be approved by a College General Education advisor (not major/minor advisor) prior to being used to satisfy General Education requirements.

Distribution Area II: Humanities

AAAS 2800 - Topics and Themes in African American and African Studies Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 1120 - Literary Classics Credits: 4 hours
ENGL 2110 - Folklore and Mythology Credits: 4 hours
ENGL 2520 - Shakespeare Credits: 4 hours
ENGL 3070 - Literature in Our Lives Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 3080 - Quest for Self Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 3110 - Our Place In Nature Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 3120 - Western World Literature Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 3150 - The English Bible as Literature Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 3820 - Literature for the Young Child Credits: 4 hours
ENGL 3830 - Literature for the Intermediate Reader Credits: 4 hours
ENGL 4160 - Women in Literature Credits: 4 hours
ES 2800 - Human Flourishing and the Pursuit of Happiness Credits: 3 hours
GWS 1000 - Media and the Sexes Credits: 3 hours
HIST 1000 - Early Western World Credits: 3 hours
HIST 1010 - Modern Western World Credits: 3 hours
HIST 1450 - Heroes and Villains in the Middle Ages Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3000 - Arts and Ideas: Ancient/Medieval Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3010 - Modern Arts and Ideas Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3300 - Canadian History and Culture Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3360 - Women in European History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3790 - World War II in American and Japanese History Credits: 3 hours
HNRS 3201 - Art of the Book Credits: 3 hours
HNRS 3202 - Modernism in Art and Literature Credits: 3 hours
HNRS 3203 - Utopian and Dystopian Fiction Credits: 4 hours
HNRS 3204 - Postmodern Dystopias: Fiction and Film from 1970 to the Present Credits: 4 hours
INTL 3300 - Education Abroad - WMU Programs Credits: 1 to 19 hours
INTL 3310 - Education Abroad - Non-WMU Programs Credits: 1 to 19 hours
LANG 3500 - Classical Greek and Roman Mythology Credits: 3 hours
LANG 3510 - The City of Gods: Power and Morality in the Roman World Credits: 3 hours
LANG 3750 - World Literature in English Translation: Views of Humanity Credits: 3 hours
LANG 4040 - East and West Literary Relations Credits: 3 hours
MDVL 1450 - Heroes and Villains of the Middle Ages Credits: 3 hours
MUS 3120 - Explorations in World Music Credits: 3 hours
NUR 3220 - Health Care Ethics Credits: 3 hours
PHIL 2000 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 4 hours
PHIL 2010 - Introduction to Ethics Credits: 4 hours
PHIL 3000 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy Credits: 4 hours
PHIL 3010 - History of Modern Philosophy Credits: 4 hours
PHIL 3030 - Existentialist Philosophies Credits: 3 hours
PHIL 3110 - Political Philosophy Credits: 3 hours
PHIL 3140 - Philosophy and Public Affairs Credits: 3 hours
PHIL 3160 - Ethics in Engineering and Technology Credits: 3 hours
PSCI 3600 - Ancient Political Thought Credits: 3 hours
PSCI 3610 - Modern Political Thought Credits: 3 hours
PSCI 3620 - Contemporary Political Ideologies Credits: 3 hours
REL 1000 - Religions of the World Credits: 4 hours
REL 2050 - Christianity Credits: 4 hours
REL 2070 - Judaism Credits: 4 hours
REL 3111 - Superhero Comic Book Religion Credits: 4 hours
REL 3115 - Myth and its Study Credits: 4 hours
REL 3180 - Death, Dying, and Beyond Credits: 4 hours
REL 3240 - Psychological Elements in Religion Credits: 4 hours
REL 3320 - Religion and Social Ethics Credits: 4 hours
REL 3360 - Zen and Buddhist Meditation Credits: 4 hours

Note:

INTL 3300 and INTL 3310 must be approved by a College General Education advisor (not major/minor advisor) prior to being used to satisfy General Education requirements.

Distribution Area III: The United States: Cultures And Issues

AAAS 2000 - Introduction to African American and African Studies Credits: 3 hours
AAAS 3000 - African and African American History, Culture and Experience to 1865 Credits: 3 hours
AAAS 3010 - African American History, Culture and Experience from 1866 to the Present Credits: 3 hours
AAAS 3100 - The Black Woman: Historical Perspective and Contemporary Status Credits: 3 hours
AAAS 3140 - The Black Community: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives Credits: 3 hours
ANTH 2600 - Sex, Gender, Culture Credits: 3 hours
ANTH 3470 - Ethnicity/Multiculturalism Credits: 3 hours
ANTH 3480 - Gender and Plastic Bodies Credits: 3 hours
BLS 3050 - Introduction to Adults with Disabilities Credits: 3 hours
COM 3070 - Freedom of Expression Credits: 3 hours
CORP 2560 - Introduction to Community and Regional Planning Credits: 3 hours
ECON 3090 - Women and the Economy Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 2220 - Literatures and Cultures of the United States Credits: 4 hours
ENGL 2230 - African American Literature Credits: 4 hours
ENGL 4840 - Multi-Cultural American Literature for Children Credits: 4 hours
GRN 1000 - Introduction to Aging Studies Credits: 3 hours
GWS 2000 - Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies Credits: 4 hours
GWS 2010 - LGBT Studies Credits: 3 hours
GWS 3500 - Psychological Perspectives on Gender Credits: 3 hours
HIST 2100 - American History to 1877 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 2110 - American History since 1877 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 2120 - American Culture Credits: 3 hours
HIST 2125 - Sport in American Culture Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3160 - Women in United States History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3200 - American Military History Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3230 - History of Healthcare in the United States Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3260 - Native American History and Culture Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3280 - African-American History and Culture Credits: 3 hours
HNRS 3301 - Jazz, Blues, and the Harlem Renaissance Credits: 4 hours
HNRS 3302 - Civil Rights & Jazz, 1970-75 Credits: 4 hours
HNRS 3303 - Vietnam and Rock Credits: 4 hours
HSV 3550 - Perspectives in Women’s Health Credits: 3 hours
HSV 4400 - Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Human Services Credits: 3 hours
LWIR 3000 - Immigration, Race and Ethnicity in the U.S. Credits: 3 hours
MUS 1510 - Jazz in American Culture Credits: 4 hours
MUS 3500 - American Music Credits: 4 hours
NUR 3550 - Perspectives in Women’s Health Credits: 3 hours
PHIL 3070 - Philosophy in the American Context Credits: 3 hours
PHIL 3150 - Race and Gender Issues Credits: 3 hours
PSCI 2000 - National Government Credits: 3 hours
PSCI 3000 - Urban Politics in the United States Credits: 3 hours
PSCI 3200 - The American Judicial Process Credits: 4 hours
PSCI 3630 - American Political Theory Credits: 3 hours
REL 2065 - Islam in America Credits: 4 hours
REL 3015 - Christianity in the United States Credits: 4 hours
SPAN 2650 - Hispanic Culture in the U.S. Credits: 3 hours
SPAN 2750 - Latino Writing/Latino Culture Credits: 3 hours
THEA 1050 - Introduction to African-American Theatre Credits: 3 hours

Distribution Area IV: Other Cultures and Civilizations

AAAS 3900 - Women Writers in Contemporary Black Literature from the 19th Century to the Present Credits: 3 hours
ANTH 1100 - Lost Worlds and Archaeology Credits: 3 hours
ANTH 1200 - Peoples of the World Credits: 3 hours
ANTH 3390 - Cultures of Latin America Credits: 3 hours
ANTH 3400 - Cultures of Asia Credits: 3 hours
ANTH 3410 - Global Africa Past and Present Credits: 3 hours
ANTH 3440 - The First Americans Credits: 3 hours
ANTH 3580 - The African Diaspora: Peoples and Cultures Credits: 3 hours
ARAB 2750 - Life and Culture of the Arabs Credits: 3 hours
ART 2220 - Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas Credits: 3 hours
ART 2230 - Introduction to Asian Art History Credits: 3 hours
CHIN 2750 - Chinese Life and Culture Credits: 3 hours
ECON 3870 - Studies in Asian Economies Credits: 3 hours
ECON 3880 - African Economies Credits: 3 hours
ECON 3890 - Latin American Economies Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 3130 - Asian Literature Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 3140 - African Literature Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 3160 - Storytellers Credits: 3 hours
ENGR 3400 - Engineering Global Practices in Non-Western Countries Credits: 3 hours
FCS 3150 - Global Ecology of the Family Credits: 3 hours
FREN 2750 - Francophone Culture Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 3200 - Culinary Tourism Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 3810 - South America Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 3820 - Mexico and the Caribbean Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 3860 - Geography of Africa Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 3890 - Monsoon Asia Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 3900 - China, Japan, and Korea: Lands and Cultures Credits: 3 hours
GWS 3200 - Women, Globalization and Social Change Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3020 - World History to 1500 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3030 - World History since 1500 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3760 - Modern East Asia Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3850 - Modern Middle East Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3880 - Introduction to African Civilization Credits: 3 hours
HNRS 3401 - Vues d’Afrique Credits: 3 hours
GIST 2000 - Introduction to Global and International Studies Credits: 3 hours
INTL 3300 - Education Abroad - WMU Programs Credits: 1 to 19 hours
INTL 3310 - Education Abroad - Non-WMU Programs Credits: 1 to 19 hours
IPE 3050 - Study Abroad and Global Learning in Health and Human Services Credits: 1 to 6 hours
JPNS 2750 - Japanese Life and Culture Credits: 3 hours
MUS 3520 - World Music in Theory and Practice Credits: 4 hours
PSCI 3410 - The Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa Credits: 4 hours
PSCI 3440 - Russian and Central Asian Politics Credits: 4 hours
PSCI 3450 - Latin American Politics Credits: 4 hours
PSCI 3460 - Women in Developing Countries Credits: 4 hours
REL 2010 - Buddhism Credits: 4 hours
REL 2020 - Religion in China Credits: 4 hours
REL 2030 - Religion in Japan Credits: 4 hours
REL 2040 - Religion in India Credits: 4 hours
REL 3325 - Muslim Cultures and Societies Credits: 4 hours
REL 3025 - The Qur’an Credits: 4 hours
SOC 3040 - Nonwestern World Credits: 4 hours
SOC 3340 - East Asia and the World Credits: 3 hours
SOC 3350 - Modern Latin American Societies Credits: 3 hours
SPAN 3390 - Contemporary Latin America Credits: 3 hours

Note:

INTL 3300 and INTL 3310 must be approved by a College General Education advisor (not major/minor advisor) prior to being used to satisfy General Education requirements.

Distribution Area V: Social and Behavioral Sciences

AAAS 2100 - Comparative Approaches to Forms of Black Consciousness Credits: 3 hours
ANTH 2100 - Introduction to Archaeology Credits: 3 hours
ANTH 2400 - Principles of Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3 hours
ANTH 2800 - Language in a Global World Credits: 4 hours
BUS 1750 - Business Enterprise Credits: 3 hours
COM 2000 - Human Communication Theory Credits: 3 hours
COM 3400 - Global Media Literacy Credits: 3 hours
ECON 2010 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 2020 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 hours
ECON 3180 - The Economics of Medical Care Credits: 3 hours
EDMM 3020 - Engineering Teams: Theory and Practice Credits: 3 hours
ENVS 1000 - Climate Challenged Society Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 1020 - World Geography through Media and Maps Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 2050 - Human Geography Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 2440 - Economic Geography Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 3830 - Geography of Europe Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3060 - Technology and Culture Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3130 - The U.S. and the World Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3325 - History of Healthcare in the World Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3330 - The World since 1945 Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3600 - The Medieval World: Society and Culture Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3630 - History of Modern Britain Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3640 - Modern Europe: Culture and Society Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3660 - Russia Yesterday and Tomorrow Credits: 3 hours
HPHE 1700 - Introduction to Recreation/Sport Management Credits: 3 hours
HSV 2250 - Growth, Development, and Aging Credits: 3 hours
INTL 3300 - Education Abroad - WMU Programs Credits: 1 to 19 hours
INTL 3310 - Education Abroad - Non-WMU Programs Credits: 1 to 19 hours
INTL 4040 - Special Topics Abroad Credits: 1 to 9 hours
LANG 2500 - The Nature of Language Credits: 4 hours
MUS 3811 - Your Brain on Music Credits: 3 hours
PADM 2000 - Introduction to Nonprofit Leadership Credits: 3 hours
PHIL 3130 - Philosophy of Law Credits: 3 hours
PSCI 2400 - Comparative Politics Credits: 3 hours
PSCI 2500 - International Relations Credits: 4 hours
PSCI 3110 - American Politics and the Media Credits: 3 hours
PSCI 3400 - European Politics Credits: 4 hours
PSCI 3500 - American Foreign Policy Credits: 4 hours
PSY 1000 - General Psychology Credits: 3 hours
REL 2080 - Religion in Europe Credits: 4 hours
REL 3145 - New Religious Movements Credits: 4 hours
REL 3155 - Religion and Conflict Credits: 4 hours
REL 3165 - Religion and Globalization Credits: 4 hours
REL 3230 - Religion and Revolution Credits: 4 hours
SOC 2000 - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3 hours

Note:

INTL 3300 and INTL 3310 must be approved by a College General Education advisor (not major/minor advisor) prior to being used to satisfy General Education requirements.

Distribution Area VI: Natural Science with Laboratory

ANTH 2500 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology Credits: 4 hours
BIOS 1050 - Environmental Biology Credits: 3 hours
and
BIOS 1100 - Biological Sciences Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
OR
BIOS 1120 - Principles of Biology Credits: 3 hours
and
BIOS 1100 - Biological Sciences Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
BIOS 1980 - Human Form and Function Credits: 4 hours
CHEM 1100 - General Chemistry I Credits: 3 hours
and
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1 hour
GEOG 1050 - Physical Geography Credits: 4 hours
GEOS 1000 - Dynamic Earth Credits: 4 hours
GEOS 1020 - Planetary Geology Credits: 4 hours
GEOS 1300 - Physical Geology Credits: 4 hours
GEOS 1900 - Evolution of Life - A Geological Perspective Credits: 4 hours
GPS 1500 - Introduction to Graphic and Printing Science Credits: 4 hours
OT 2000 - Human Functional Anatomy Credits: 3 hours
and
OT 2010 - Human Functional Anatomy Lab Credits: 1 hour
PHYS 1000 - How Things Work Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 1030 - Sky and Solar System Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
and
PHYS 1040 - Introduction to the Sky and Solar System Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 1050 - Stars and Galaxies Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
and
PHYS 1060 - Introduction to Stars and Galaxies Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 1070 - Elementary Physics Credits: 4 hours
and
PHYS 1080 - Elementary Physics Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
PHYS 1130 - General Physics I Credits: 4 hours
and
PHYS 1140 - General Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
PHYS 2050 - University Physics I Credits: 4 hours
and
PHYS 2060 - University Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1 hour

Distribution Area VII: Natural Science and Technology: Applications and Implications

ANTH 1500 - Race, Biology, and Culture Credits: 3 hours
ANTH 2510 - Forensic Anthropology Credits: 3 hours
ART 2900 - The Skilled Observer in Art, Science, and Engineering Credits: 3 hours
AVS 1200 - Introduction to Aviation Credits: 3 hours
AVS 2800 - Transportation Technology: Policy, Perils, and Promise Credits: 3 hours
BIOS 2700 - Everyday Biology: Cells Credits: 3 hours
CHEG 2610 - Environmental Engineering Credits: 3 hours
CHEM 1900 - Chemistry of Climate Change Credits: 3 hours
CHEM 2800 - Active Chemistry Credits: 3 hours
COM 2400 - Introduction to Media and Telecommunications Credits: 3 hours
CS 1000 - Fluency with Information Technology Credits: 3 hours
EDMM 1220 - Automobile in Society Credits: 3 hours
EDMM 1500 - Introduction to Manufacturing Credits: 3 hours
ENGR 3700 - Engineering Global Practices in Western Countries Credits: 3 hours
ENVS 3000 - Introduction to Sustainability: A Local to Global Survey Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 1000 - World Ecological Problems and Man Credits: 4 hours
GEOG 2650 - Introduction to Geospatial Technologies Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 3060 - Climate Change: Atmospheric Perspectives Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 3500 - Conservation and Environmental Management Credits: 3 hours
GEOS 1200 - Climate Change Geologic Perspective Credits: 3 hours
GEOS 1440 - Environmental Earth Science Credits: 3 hours
GEOS 1500 - Earth Hazards and Disasters Credits: 3 hours
GEOS 2900 - Earth Systems: Issues and Applications Credits: 3 hours
GEOS 3120 - Geology of the National Parks and Monuments Credits: 3 hours
GEOS 3220 - Ocean Systems Credits: 3 hours
GWS 3400 - Race, Gender and Science Credits: 3 hours
HIST 3180 - American Environmental History Credits: 3 hours
HNRS 3701 - Technology in the Arts Credits: 3 hours
ME 2200 - Processes and Materials in Manufacturing Credits: 4 hours
NUR 3330 - Health Informatics Credits: 3 hours
PAPR 1600 - Introduction to Environmental Technology Credits: 3 hours
PHIL 2550 - Science, Technology, and Values Credits: 3 hours
PHIL 3340 - Biomedical Ethics Credits: 4 hours
PHIL 3350 - Medical Humanities Credits: 3 hours
PHIL 3500 - Foundations of the Modern Worldview Credits: 4 hours
PHIL 3550 - Philosophy of Science Credits: 3 hours
PHIL 3710 - History and Philosophy of Science I Credits: 3 hours
PHIL 3720 - History and Philosophy of Science II Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 1020 - Energy and the Environment Credits: 3 hours
SPPA 2000 - Communication Disorders and Sciences Credits: 3 hours

Distribution Area VIII: Health and Well-Being

ADA 2250 - Drug Use: Personal and Social Impact Credits: 3 hours
HOL 1000 - Choices in Living Credits: 3 hours
HOL 2701 - Resiliency Training for Life Credits: 2 hours
HOL 2801 - Health and Well Being Credits: 3 hours
HOL 2811 - Resiliency Training for Leaders Credits: 2 hours
HPHE 1110 - Healthy Living Credits: 2 hours
PEGN 1700 - Health and Wellness - Aerobics Credits: 2 hours
PEGN 1710 - Health and Wellness - Water Aerobics Credits: 2 hours
PEGN 1720 - Health and Wellness - Circuit Fitness Credits: 2 hours
PEGN 1730 - Health and Wellness - Jogging Credits: 2 hours
PEGN 1740 - Health and Wellness - Walking Credits: 2 hours
PEGN 1760 - Health and Wellness - Racquet Sports Credits: 2 hours
PEGN 1770 - Health and Wellness - Climbing Techniques Credits: 2 hours
PEGN 1800 - Health and Wellness - Beginning Swimming Credits: 2 hours
PEGN 1810 - Health and Wellness - Intermediate Swimming Credits: 2 hours
PEGN 1820 - Health and Wellness - Swim Conditioning Credits: 2 hours
REL 3190 - Religion and Health Credits: 4 hours

General Education Program Courses

The Proficiencies

Proficiency 1: College-Level Writing

Proficiency 2: Baccalaureate-Level Writing

Proficiency 3: College-Level Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning

Proficiency 4: Enhance or Develop a Proficiency

Proficiency 4a, Advanced Writing

Proficiency 4b, Mathematics or Quantitative Reasoning

Proficiency 4c, Critical Thinking

Proficiency 4d, Oral Communications

Proficiency 4e, American Sign Language

Proficiency 4f, Computer Programming and Applications

Proficiency 4g, Foreign Languages

The Distribution Areas

Distribution Area I: Fine Arts

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Distribution Area II: Humanities

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Distribution Area III: The United States: Cultures And Issues

Distribution Area IV: Other Cultures and Civilizations

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Distribution Area V: Social and Behavioral Sciences

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Distribution Area VI: Natural Science with Laboratory

Distribution Area VII: Natural Science and Technology: Applications and Implications

Distribution Area VIII: Health and Well-Being