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Interdepartmental Majors
BIOLOGY-PHILOSOPHY
The major will complete a minimum
of six courses in each department and a total of fifteen courses
in both. The courses chosen from philosophy must
include PH203,
204, and
375.
Students seeking honors in the major must complete either
BI375385 or
PH376
in the senior year with a grade of A- or better (these will
be counted toward the requisite total of 15 courses). Honors
distinction also requires a positive recommendation from both
departments. The major will have an advisor from each department,
and the program must be approved by both chairs. The biology-philosophy
major leads to the bachelor of arts degree.
BUSINESS-ECONOMICS
The following courses are required for the major:
MB107,
214,
224,
234,
235,
306,
338,
349,
and one 300-level elective in business; and
EC103,
104,
235,
236,
237,
and at least six additional credit hours at the 300-level in
economics. To be eligible for honors, a student must receive
at least an A- on a thesis acceptable to both departments. The
thesis must be defended before a joint committee from the two
departments. The major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
BUSINESS-FRENCH
The major requires fifteen courses, nine in business and six in French. In business these include
MB107,
214,
224,
234,
235,
306,
338,
349, and
EC237.
In French, these include
FF208,
210,
220,
301;
one course covering material prior to 1800 from
FF213,
214,
216,
224;
one course covering material after 1800 from
FF219,
221,
223; and
FF376.
220
must be taken in conjunction with a Management and Business class. Students enrolled in
301
will write their final paper on a topic in conjunction with a business class. To be considered for honors,
the student must receive at least an A- in
FF374 "Thesis,"
to be written in French, which integrates
the two disciplines and is acceptable to both departments. The
major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
BUSINESS-GERMAN
The major requires fifteen courses, nine in business and six in German. In business, these include
MB107,
214,
224,
234,
235,
306,
338,
349, and
EC237.
In German, these include
FG215,
220,
301,
376,
and three more German courses above
FG203,
at least one of which is at the 300 level.
FG220
must be taken in conjunction with a Management and Business class. One German course
may be designated FL or LS. Students enrolled in
301
will write their final paper on a topic in conjunction with a business class. To be considered for honors, the
student must receive at least an A- in
FG374
"Thesis," to be written in German, which integrates
the two disciplines and is acceptable to both departments. The
major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
BUSINESS-GOVERNMENT
The following courses are required for the major:
MB107,
214,
224,
234,
235,
306,
338,
349, and
EC237.
The government courses include:
GO101 and
103,
two 300 level government courses, and three additional government
courses. To be eligible for honors, a student must
receive at least an A- on a senior thesis, acceptable to both departments, that integrates the two
disciplines. The major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
BUSINESS-MATHEMATICS
The following business courses are required for the major:
MB107,
214,
224,
234,
235,
306,
338, and
349.
Mathematics/computer science courses include:
MA111 (or both
MA108 and
109),
113,
200,
204;
CS106;
and one additional 300-level course in mathematics or computer
science. In addition, the student must elect two other courses
at the 300 level relating to this major and approved by the
chair of each department. To be eligible for honors, a student
must have received at least an A- on a thesis that integrates
the two disciplines and is acceptable to both departments. The
major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
BUSINESS-SPANISH
The major requires fifteen courses, nine in business and six in Spanish. In business, these include
MB107,
214,
224,
234,
235,
306,
338,
349, and
EC237.
In Spanish, these include
FS208,
211 or
212,
220,
301,
376
and two additional Spanish courses above 203, none in translation. Students enrolled in
301
will write their final paper on a topic in conjunction with a business class.
FS220
must be taken in conjunction with a Management and Business class.
To be considered for honors, the student must receive at least an A- in
FS374
"Thesis," to be written in Spanish, which integrates
the two disciplines and is acceptable to both departments. The
major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
DANCE-THEATER
The qualified student of dance wishing
to pursue a liberal and technical education may do so, beginning
in the first or sophomore year, in an interdepartmental dance-theater
program leading to a bachelor of science degree. The basis for
dance study is modern dance and ballet. Requirements in dance
are as follows: eighteen credit hours of technique;
DA230;
and one course from among
DA227,
228, and
335,
or 375 and
376
by permission only. Theater requirements include
TH103,
129,
231,
250; and
TH230 or
341.
In the senior year, either
TH376
(senior project combining dance and theater) or two courses from among
DB393,
394,
DM393,
394.
ECONOMICS-FRENCH
Requirements in economics include
EC103 and
104;
two courses chosen from
EC235,
236,
237;
and six additional credit hours in economics at the 300 level.
The requirements in French include
FF208 and
210;
one course covering material prior to 1800 from among
FF213,
214,
216,
224;
one course covering material after 1800 from
FF219,
221,
223;
FF376;
and one additional 300-level French course. Students are also urged to include
FF301.
In constructing the major, the student, with the help of an
advisor in each department, should select complementary courses
from the two fields to facilitate the integration of the two
disciplines. To be eligible for honors in economics-French,
a student must receive at least an A- on a thesis acceptable
to both departments that integrates the two disciplines. The
major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
ECONOMICS-GERMAN
Requirements in economics include EC103 and 104; two courses chosen from
EC235,
236,
237;
and six additional credit hours at the 300 level. Required among
the six German courses are
FG215 and
376
(senior year) and four other courses above the 202 level, one
of which may be designated FL or LS. Students are also urged to include
FG301.
In constructing the major, the student, with the help of an
advisor in each department, should select complementary courses
from the two fields to facilitate the integration of the two
disciplines. To be eligible for honors in economics-German,
a student must receive at least an A- on a thesis acceptable
to both departments that integrates the two disciplines. The
major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
ECONOMICS-MATHEMATICS
The requirements in economics are:
EC103,
104,
235,
236;
and at least nine additional credit hours in economics, at least
six of which are at the 300 level. The mathematics-computer
science courses must include
MA111, (or both
MA108 and
109),
113,
200,
202,
204; either
MC316 or
MC302;
and one additional 300-level course in mathematics or computer
science. A senior thesis or project integrating both disciplines
(presented to both departments) is required for honors. The
major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
ECONOMICS-PHILOSOPHY
In philosophy, students must take
PH203,
204,
and three 300-level philosophy courses, including
PH375.
Requirements in economics are
EC103,
104,
at least two 200-level courses chosen from
EC235,
236, and
237,
and at least six additional credit hours at the 300 level in
economics. To be eligible for honors, a student must receive
a grade of at least A- on an honors thesis that integrates the
two fields. The thesis must be defended before the faculty.
Approval of the program is required by the chairs of both departments.
The major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
ECONOMICS-SOCIOLOGY
The economics-sociology major must successfully complete
at least twenty-one credit hours in sociology, including
SO101,
226,
227,
324 or
325, and
375.
Students may substitute
EC237 for
SO226,
but must still complete a minimum of twenty-one hours of course
work in sociology. The economics requirements are
EC103,
104,
235,
236,
237 (or
SO226)
and at least six credits in 300-level economics courses. Courses
are to be selected in consultation with advisors in each discipline.
In constructing the major program, the student should select
complementary courses as a step toward integration of the two
disciplines. To be eligible for honors, the student must earn
at least an A- on a thesis acceptable to both departments
(EC371 or
372 or
SO376).
The thesis must be defended before a joint committee determined
by the thesis advisor. The major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
ECONOMICS-SPANISH
Requirements in economics include
EC103 and
104;
two courses chosen from
EC235,
236,
237;
and six additional credit hours at the 300 level. Spanish requirements include
FS208,
211,
212,
376,
and two additional Spanish courses above
FS203,
none in translation. Students are also urged to include
FS301.
In constructing the major, the student, with the help of an
advisor in each department, should select complementary courses
from the two fields to facilitate the integration of the two
disciplines. To be eligible for honors in economics-Spanish,
a student must receive at least an A- on a thesis acceptable
to both departments that integrates the two disciplines. The
major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
ENGLISH-FRENCH
The major requires twelve courses equally divided between the two disciplines.
The six required courses in English include
EN110,
one course from "Forms of Language and Literature," one course from
"Language and Literature in Context," and three courses from "Advanced
Courses in Language and Literature" or "Capstone Experiences."
The requirements in French include
FF208 and
210;
one course covering material prior to 1800 from among
FF213,
214,
216,
224;
one course covering material after 1800 from
FF219,
221,
223;
FF376;
and one additional 300-level French courses. Each student will
have advisors in both departments who will pay particular attention
to the intellectual coherence of his or her work in English
and French literatures. Majors seeking honors must write a thesis
while enrolled in either
FF374 or
EN390
and must receive at least an A- for the thesis, a portion of
which must be in a foreign language. Only students with a cumulative
average of 3.5 or higher are eligible to write a thesis. The
major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
ENGLISH-GERMAN
The major requires twelve courses equally divided between the two disciplines.
The six required courses in English include
EN110,
one course from "Forms of Language and Literature," one course from
"Language and Literature in Context," and three courses from "Advanced
Courses in Language and Literature" or "Capstone Experiences."
The requirements in German include
FG215 and
376
(senior year); two additional 300-level German courses; and
two additional German courses above 202, one of which may be
designated FL or LS. Each student will have advisors in both
departments who will pay particular attention to the intellectual
coherence of his or her work in English and German literatures.
Majors seeking honors must write a thesis while enrolled in either
FG374 or
EN390
and must receive at least an A- for the thesis, a portion of
which must be in a foreign language. Only students with a cumulative
average of 3.5 or higher are eligible to write a thesis. The
major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
ENGLISH-PHILOSOPHY
The major will complete a minimum
of twelve courses, six in English and six in philosophy. The
six courses required by the English Department (totaling a minimum
of nineteen semester hours) include
EN110,
one course from "Forms of Language and Literature,"
one course from "Language and Literature in Context," and three
courses from "Advanced Courses in Language and Literature" or
"Capstone Experiences" (at least one of which must be taken in the
senior year). One course must be either
EN361 or
PH341.
(Please note that if the student enrolls in PH341, a total of three 300-level
English Department courses are still required for the major.)
The six courses required by the Department of Philosophy and
Religion (totaling a minimum of nineteen semester hours) must include
PH203,
204,
and three 300-level courses, including
PH375 and either
PH341 or
EN361. Both
PH341 and
EN361
may be taken for credit toward the interdepartmental major.
Approval of the program is required by the chairs of both departments.
To be eligible for honors, a senior major who has maintained
the college-required grade-point average for departmental honors
must also achieve at least an A- on a senior thesis, senior
project, or research-seminar paper, by agreement of an appropriate
faculty reader from each department, or as designated by the
respective chairs. The major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
ENGLISH-SPANISH
The major requires twelve courses equally divided between the two disciplines.
The six required courses in English include
EN110,
one course from "Forms of Language and Literature," one course from
"Language and Literature in Context," and three courses from "Advanced
Courses in Language and Literature" or "Capstone Experiences."
Spanish requirements include
FS208,
211,
212,
376,
and two additional Spanish courses above
FS203,
none in translation. Each student will have advisors in both
departments who will pay particular attention to the intellectual
coherence of his or her work in English and Spanish literatures.
Majors seeking honors must write a thesis while enrolled in either
FS374 or
EN390
and must receive at least an A- for the thesis, a portion of
which must be in a foreign language. Only students with a cumulative
average of 3.5 or higher are eligible to write a thesis. The
major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
GOVERNMENT-FRENCH
The major requires twelve courses, six in each department as well as
one FF 220. In constructing the major, the student, with the help of
an advisor in each department, should select complementary courses
from the two fields to facilitate the integration of the two
disciplines. Among the six courses in Government are
GO103 and
203 or
219,
and four other courses chosen in consultation with the advisor.
The requirements in French include
FF208,
210, and
220,
which must be taken in conjunction with a Government class;
one course covering material prior to 1800 from among
FF213,
214,
216,
224;
one course covering material after 1800 from
FF219,
221,
223;
FF376;
and one additional 300-level French course. To be eligible for honors, a
student must receive at least an A- on a senior thesis acceptable to
both departments that integrates the two disciplines. Half of the
thesis will be written in English and half in French. Students will
provide the Government Department with a translation of the portion
written in French. The major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
GOVERNMENT-GERMAN
The major requires twelve courses, six in each department as well as one
FG220.
In constructing the major, the student, with the help of
an advisor in each department, should select complementary courses
from the two fields to facilitate the integration of the two
disciplines. Among the six courses in government are
GO103 and
203 or
219,
and four other courses chosen in consultation with the advisor.
Required among the six courses in German are
FG215,
376, and
220,
which must be taken in conjunction with a government class, and four
other German courses above the 202 level, one of which may be
designated FL. To be eligible for honors, a student must receive at
least an A- on a senior thesis acceptable to both departments that
integrates the two disciplines. Half of the thesis will be written in
English and half in German. Students will provide the Government
Department with a translation of the portion written in German. The
major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
GOVERNMENT-HISTORY
Required in government are eighteen credits, at least three of which are at the 300 level.
Required in history are twenty-two credits, including
HI275,
HI375,
and six additional credits at the 300 level.
LS2 113 and
CC226
may be used toward the history component. In constructing the
major, the student should select complementary courses from
the two fields as a step toward integrating the two disciplines.
Approval of the program by the chairs of both departments is
required. To be eligible for honors, the student must receive
at least an A- on a senior thesis in government.
The major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
GOVERNMENT-PHILOSOPHY
Required among the courses in government are
GO303,
304,
and twelve additional credit hours in government. Philosophy
requirements include
PH203,
204,
375,
and three additional philosophy course, two of which must be at
the 300 level. In constructing the major, the student should
select complementary courses from the two fields as a step toward
integrating the two disciplines. Approval of the program is
required by the chairs of both departments. To be eligible for
honors, the student must receive at least an A- on a senior thesis in government or in
PH376.
The major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
GOVERNMENT-SOCIOLOGY
Requirements in government include
GO101 and
103;
two 300-level courses; and nine additional credit hours in
government. Sociology requirements include
SO101,
226,
227,
375;
SO324 or
325;
and four additional credit hours in sociology
(SO222 and
328
are strongly recommended). The student selects courses in
consultation with advisors in each discipline. In constructing
the major, the student should select complementary courses
as a step toward integration of the two disciplines. To be
eligible for honors, the student must
receive at least an A- on a senior thesis in government, or complete a senior thesis in sociology
(SO375 or
SO376),
or earn at least an A- in
SO375.
The major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
GOVERNMENT-SPANISH
The major requires twelve courses, six in each department as well as one
FS220.
In constructing the major, the student, with the help of
an advisor in each department, should select complementary courses
from the two fields to facilitate the integration of the two
disciplines. Among the six courses in Government are
GO103 and
203 or
209,
and four other courses chosen in consultation with the advisor. Required in Spanish are six courses above
FS203,
none in translation, including
FS208,
211,
212,
376, and
220,
which must be taken in conjunction with a Government class. Recommended courses include
FS331 and/or
332.
To be eligible for honors, a student must receive at least an A-
on a senior thesis acceptable to both departments that
integrates the two disciplines. Half of the thesis will be written
in English and half in Spanish. Students will provide the Government
Department with a translation of the portion written in Spanish.
The major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
HISTORY-PHILOSOPHY
The major will complete a minimum
of forty-three credits. In constructing the major program, the
student should select complementary courses from the two fields
as a step toward integrating the two disciplines. The major is required to take
PH203,
204,
375,
two 300-level electives, and one PH/PR elective. Required in
history are twenty-two credits, including
HI275,
HI375,
and six additional credits at the 300 level.
LS2 113 and
CC226
may be used toward the history component. Approval of the program
by the chairs of both departments is required. The major leads
to a bachelor of arts degree.
POLITICAL ECONOMY
Required among the six government courses are
GO339
and five additional courses. In economics, students must take
EC103 and
104;
two courses chosen from
EC235,
236, and
237;
and at least six additional credit hours at the 300 level in
economics. In constructing the major program, the student should
select complementary courses from the two fields as a step toward
integrating the two disciplines. To be eligible for honors in
political economy, a student must receive at least an A- on a senior thesis,
acceptable to both departments, that integrates the
two disciplines, and must successfully defend that thesis before the
economics and government faculty. The major leads to
a bachelor of arts degree.
PSYCHOLOGY-SOCIOLOGY
The psychology-sociology major must
successfully complete twenty-one credit hours in psychology
and twenty-one credit hours in sociology, including
PS101;
SO101 and
375; either
PS205 or
SO202; either
SO324 or
325; either
PS217 and
306 or
SO226 and
227.
To be eligible for honors, the student must complete a senior
thesis in psychology or sociology
(PS375 and
376, or
PS378 or
SO376)
or receive at least an A- in
SO375.
The student selects courses in consultation with advisors in
each discipline. In constructing the major, the student should
select complementary courses as a step toward integration of
the two disciplines. The major leads to a bachelor of arts degree.
