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	Academic Catalog Home 2003-2005 Catalog Home Academic Calendar Introduction Academic Programs Academic Departments and Programs General Information Appendices Site Index Search		II. Disciplinary courses Courses which meet disciplinary requirements are designated in the class schedule. A student's academic major fulfills some of these requirements. Students are advised to consult with their academic advisor about core requirements fulfilled in their particular major. Most core courses are four-credit courses. However, some requirements can be met in designated three-credit courses. Fine Arts (4 credits or the equivalent, plus First-Year Fine Arts Experience) This requirement is fulfilled by taking designated courses in art, music and theater, and through attendance at a total of 8 designated Fine Arts events by the end of the student’s first year. [Transfer students are required to complete a total of 5 events in one semester.] Humanities (5 courses) This requirement is fulfilled by taking designated courses in each of these areas: one 100-level course in theology; two lower-division courses in communication, history, literature (modern and classical languages or English), or philosophy (Each of these courses must be from a different discipline.); one upper-division course in communication, history, literature (English, modern and classical languages or theater), philosophy or theology (Prerequisite: completion of a lower-division core course in the same discipline.); one Judeo-Christian heritage course (Prerequisite: completion of core 100-level course in theology and two core lower-division courses in the humanities.). Mathematics (1 course) This requirement is fulfilled by taking designated courses in the mathematics department. Before enrolling in these classes, students must fulfill the mathematics proficiency requirement. Natural Sciences (2 courses) This requirement is fulfilled by taking designated courses in astronomy, biology, chemistry, environmental studies, nutrition, computer science, geology or physics. No more than one course may be taken in a single discipline, with the exception of interdisciplinary courses. Social Sciences (2 courses) This requirement is fulfilled by taking designated courses in each of these areas: one lower-division course in communication, economics, education, management, peace studies, political science, psychology or sociology; one upper-division course in accounting, communication, economics, education, management, nutrition, political science, psychology, social work or sociology.
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