Elective Definitions

The following definitions are provided for clarity on program requirements:

Areas Recommended as Humanities

Courses in humanities ideally serve to give the student a broader understanding of the dimensions of man, the human condition, and human culture. The student may select courses from the following areas to satisfy requirements (A=Fine Arts, H=Humanities):

Art (A)

Foreign Language (H)

Literature (H)

Music (A)

Philosophy (H)

Religion (H)

Theatre (A)

Areas Recommended as Social and/or Behavioral Sciences

Courses in the social sciences should give the student a broader understanding of social systems and the ways in which human beings relate to each other and to socio-economic-political conditions. Students may select courses from the following areas to satisfy requirements:

Economics

Geography

History

Political Science

Psychology

Sociology

Areas Recommended as Natural Sciences

Courses in the natural sciences are based on investigation of natural phenomena through the processes of reason based on systematic empirical observation. Students may select courses from the following areas to satisfy requirements:

Biology

Chemistry

Physical Science

Physics

Each student should work closely with his/her advisor to determine the course preference for transfer to a specific program, college, or university.