College of Liberal Arts & Education Core Curriculum

This page contains an outline of the University of Detroit Mercy Core Curriculum requirements for students with majors in the College of Liberal Arts & Education.

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Note that you can search the Schedule of Classes by the Core Curriculum attribute to find classes that satisfy particular Core Knowledge Areas and Integrating Themes.

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    B.S. Addiction Studies Major

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - STA 2250 Statistics

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science - PYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - any course with the IT2 attribute
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - ADS 4950 Multicultural Competence in Treating Substance-Related-Disorders
    • IT4: Human Difference
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice - any course with the IT6 attribute
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    B.A. Communication Studies Major

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - any course with the B2 attribute

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science - any course with the C2 attribute

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - CST 1120 Visual Communication

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - any course with the IT1 attribute
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - any course with the IT2 attribute
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - Optional Program Requirement - CST 3140 Intercultural Communication
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice - any course with the IT6 attribute
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    B.S. Computer Information Systems - Cybersecurity Major

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - any course with the B2 attribute

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science - any course with the C2 attribute

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - any course with the IT1 attribute
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - any course with the IT2 attribute
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - any course with the IT3 attribute
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice - any course with the IT6 attribute
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    B.S. Criminal Justice Major

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - any course with the B2 attribute

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science - SOC 1000 Introduction to Sociology

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - PYC 3420 Abnormal Psychology
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - any course with the IT2 attribute
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - any course with the IT3 attribute
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice - any course with the IT6 attribute
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    B.A. Economics Major

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - Optional Program Requirement - STA 2250 Statistics

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - any course with the IT1 attribute
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - any course with the IT2 attribute
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice - any course with the IT6 attribute
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    B.A. Elementary Education Major

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - any course with the B2 attribute

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science
    • C2: Social Science

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences
    • E2: Literary Experiences
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - PYC 2500 Developmental Psychology
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - any course with the IT2 attribute
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - any course with the IT3 attribute
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice - EDU 4000 Introduction to Education
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    B.A. English Major

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - any course with the B2 attribute

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science - any course with the C2 attribute

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
    • E2: Literary Experiences - depends on Concentration, required or optional:
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - depends on Concentration [Lit: ENL 3260 (opt); Prof Writ: ENL 2060; Sec Edu: ENL 3260; otherwise, any course with the IT1 attribute]
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - Prof Writ: ENL 2060 otherwise any course with the IT2 attribute
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - any course with the IT3 attribute
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice - depends on Concentration [Lit: ENL 2360 (opt); Sec Edu: ENL 2360 (opt); otherwise any course with the IT6 attribute]
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    B.A. Financial Economics Major

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - STA 2250 Statistics

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - any course with the IT1 attribute
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - any course with the IT2 attribute
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - Optional Program Requirement -
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice - any course with the IT6 attribute
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    B.A. History Major

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - any course with the B2 attribute

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science - any course with the C2 attribute

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - HIS 2500 United States History to 1877 (and others)
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum- any course with the IT1 attribute
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - HIS 2510 United States Since 1877
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - Optional Program Requirement - HIS 3480 African American History
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice - any course with the IT6 attribute
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    B.A. Legal Administration Major

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - any course with the B2 attribute

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science - any course with the C2 attribute

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - any course with the IT1 attribute
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - any course with the IT2 attribute
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - any course with the IT3 attribute
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice - any course with the IT6 attribute
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    B.A. Liberal Studies Major

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - any course with the B2 attribute

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science - any course with the C2 attribute

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - any course with the IT1 attribute
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - any course with the IT2 attribute
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - any course with the IT3 attribute
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice - any course with the IT6 attribute
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    B.A. Philosophy Major

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - any course with the B2 attribute

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science - any course with the C2 attribute

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - PHL 2010 Foundations of Ethics

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - Optional Program Requirement -
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - Optional Program Requirement -
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - any course with the IT3 attribute
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice - any course with the IT6 attribute
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    B.A. Political Science Major

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - STA 2250 Statistics

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science - any course with the C2 attribute

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - any course with the IT1 attribute
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - any course with the IT2 attribute
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - any course with the IT3 attribute
    • IT4: Human Difference - any course with the IT4 attribute
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice - any course with the IT6 attribute
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    B.A. Psychology Major: Developmental

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - any course with the B2 attribute

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science - PYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - PYC 2500 Developmental Psychology
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - any course with the IT2 attribute
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - PYC 4400 Cross-Cultural Socialization
    • IT4: Human Difference - PYC 2500 Developmental Psychology
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice - any course with the IT6 attribute
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    B.A. Psychology Major

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - any course with the B2 attribute

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science - PYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - PYC 2500 Developmental Psychology (and others)
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - any course with the IT2 attribute
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - Optional Program Requirement -
    • IT4: Human Difference - PYC 2500 Developmental Psychology (and others)
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - Optional Program Requirement -
      • PYC 2620 Exploring Leadership: Yourself, Your Profession and Your Community
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice- Optional Program Requirement -
      • PYC 2620 Exploring Leadership: Yourself, Your Profession and Your Community
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    B.A. Psychology Major: Industrial/Organizational

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - any course with the B2 attribute

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science - PYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - Optional Program Requirement:
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - Optional Program Requirement:
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development -
      • PYC 2620 Exploring Leadership: Yourself, Your Profession and Your Community
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice -
      • PYC 2620 Exploring Leadership: Yourself, Your Profession and Your Community
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    B.A. Religious Studies Major

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - any course with the B2 attribute

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science - any course with the C2 attribute

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - may be met with program requirements - review class schedule or see advisor
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - may be met with program requirements - review class schedule or see advisor

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - may be met with program requirements - review class schedule or see advisor

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - any course with the IT1 attribute
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - may be met with program requirements - review class schedule or see advisor
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - may be met with program requirements - review class schedule or see advisor
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - may be met with program requirements - review class schedule or see advisor
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice - may be met with program requirements - review class schedule or see advisor
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    B.A. Social Studies Education Major

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - any course with the B2 attribute

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science - ECN 2950 Microeconomic Principles (and other courses)

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - HIS 2000 The Ancient Mediterranean World (and other courses)
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - PYC 2500 Developmental Psychology (if seeking teacher certification)
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - HIS 2510 United States Since 1877
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - any course with the IT3 attribute
    • IT4: Human Difference - GEO 2110 World Regional Geography
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice - EDU 4000 Introduction to Education (if seeking teacher certification)
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    B.S.W. Social Work

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - SWK 3700 Social Research Methods

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum
      • SWK 2050 Critical Thinking and Writing for Social Workers OR PYC 3420 Abnormal Psychology
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - SWK 2050 Critical Thinking and Writing for Social Workers
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - HUS 4410 Multicultural Understanding
    • IT4: Human Difference- HUS 4410 Multicultural Understanding
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice - any course with the IT6 attribute
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    B.S. Special Education Major: Emotionally Impaired/Behaviorally Disordered

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - any course with the B2 attribute

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science - PYC 2500 Developmental Psychology

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - any course with the IT2 attribute
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - PYC 4400 Cross-Cultural Socialization
    • IT4: Human Difference
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development- any course with the IT5 attribute
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice- any course with the IT6 attribute
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    B.S. Special Education Major: Learning Disabilities

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - any course with the B2 attribute

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science - PYC 2500 Developmental Psychology

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences - any course with the E3 attribute

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - PYC 2500 Developmental Psychology
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - any course with the IT2 attribute
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - PYC 4400 Cross-Cultural Socialization
    • IT4: Human Difference - PYC 2500 Developmental Psychology
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development- any course with the IT5 attribute
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice- any course with the IT6 attribute
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    B.A. Theatre Major

    Knowledge Area A: Communication Skills

    • A1: Oral Communication - CST 1010 Fundamentals of Speech
    • A2: Written Communication - ENL 1310 Academic Writing

    Knowledge Area B: Mathematical & Statistical Knowledge

    • B1: Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning - any course with the B1 attribute
    • B2: Statistical & Probabilistic Reasoning - any course with the B2 attribute

    Knowledge Area C: Scientific Knowledge

    • C1: Physical Science - any course with the C1 attribute
    • C2: Social Science - any course with the C2 attribute

    Knowledge Area D: Religious & Philosophical Knowledge

    • D1: Philosophical Knowledge - PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy
    • D2: Religious Knowledge - any course with the D2 attribute
    • D3: PHL/RELS Elective - any course with the D3 attribute

    Knowledge Area E: Essential Humanities

    • E1: Historical Experiences - any course with the E1 attribute
    • E2: Literary Experiences - any course with the E2 attribute
    • E3: Aesthetic Experiences

    Knowledge Area F: Ethics & Social Responsibility

    • F1: Ethics - any course with the F1 attribute

    Integrating Themes

    • IT1: Reading, Writing, and Research Across the Curriculum - any course with the IT1 attribute
    • IT2: Critical Thinking - any course with the IT2 attribute
    • IT3: Cultural Diversity - any course with the IT3 attribute
    • IT5: Personal Spiritual Development - any course with the IT5 attribute
    • IT6: Spirituality and Social Justice - any course with the IT6 attribute