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GEC differences between green and pink sheets

Within the General Education Curriculum there are a few differences between the Bachelor of Arts and the professional degrees (BFA, BAE, BSD, BM, BME). For more information about the differences within particular majors or the differences in career opportunities, contact your College of the Arts adviser.

The GEC curriculum sheets are updated every quarter. Make sure that you are always using the most recent edition. You can pick up new copies of the GEC sheets in 050 Denney Hall.


Writing and Related Skills

  • While all students must take English 110 or equivalent, in the 2nd level writing course the professional degrees often require a specific class. You must be a sophomore to take the 2nd level writing course.
  • Some majors require a 3rd level writing courses, while others do not.

Mathematical and Logical Analysis

  • The BA always requires at least Math 116 or equivalent, while professional degrees vary in their requirements.
  • All education students must take at least Math 104 for certification reasons.
    Data Analysis
  • BA and most professional degrees may choose anything off the official list, but most frequently take Stats 135 or Philosophy 153.
  • Design students must take Stats 135 or 145.

Natural Sciences

  • BA requires 20 hours. 1 sequence and 2 other classes, one of which must be in the category opposite of the sequenced courses.
  • Professional degrees require 15 hours. Consult the sheets for degree specific requirements.

Social Sciences

  • All students must take 15 hours, which must represent 2 of the 3 categories from the list.

Arts & Humanities

  • The professional degrees have VERY specific requirements, while the BA can choose from the extensive list.
  • BA students take a historical sequence, while the professional degrees typically take a series from the field.
  • All students take a literature.
  • Professional degree students should consult the GREEN sheets for the specific requirements in the VPA category.

Foreign Language

  • BA students are required to complete through 104 for all majors.
  • Of the professional degrees only Voice and Music Theory and Composition have language requirements.

Issues of the Contemporary World

  • This requirement is in effect only for BA students. You must be a senior to take this course.
 
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