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.