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Breadth of Learning in an Atmosphere of Inquiry

49 credits, plus 3 credits for DSC 101 (or 1 credit for DSC 201 for transfer students)

A Marymount education reflects the mission of Marymount University and fulfills its Catholic identity and the heritage of its founders, the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary. The University fosters intellectual, spiritual, and moral growth through study, reflection, and application of knowledge. Marymount undergraduates prepare for the challenges of the 21st century as they develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed, adapt to change, and contribute to society.

By completing requirements of the Liberal Arts Core, academic majors and minors, and University Requirements that are integrated within the core and majors, Marymount students become rigorous, reflective thinkers and practitioners. They are lifelong learners who value and respect the importance of knowledge as they integrate and apply it.

Through this integrated learning experience, Marymount students gain intellectual and practical skills as well as knowledge of human cultures and the world around them. At the same time, they cultivate their sense of personal and social responsibility by examining their own lives.

Together, the core, major courses, and other University requirements promote the following fundamental competencies:

• Critical thinking

• Ethics

• Global perspective

• Information literacy

• Communication

• Inquiry

• Aesthetic appreciation

The Liberal Arts Core lies at the heart of academic pursuits at Marymount. A liberal arts education in the Catholic intellectual tradition holds that students examine questions of human existence, knowledge, and morality to deepen their appreciation of life. Combined examinations of these topics by the traditional humanities and other disciplines provide breadth and depth to the understanding of self, community, and world. The Liberal Arts Core enriches students’ learning, career, and future.

Breadth of Learning in an Atmosphere of Inquiry

The Liberal Arts Core requires courses at both introductory and advanced levels in order to achieve both breadth and depth. Some courses have roots in the richness of the past; others introduce recent methodologies. Inquiry-guided learning, in which students ask engaging questions and search for answers, underpins the Liberal Arts Core, major courses, and other University Requirements. Students examine ideas in an atmosphere of critical thinking, problem solving, and respectful dialogue.

There are University Requirements in the following:

Ethics (ETH)
Experiential Learning (EXP)
Global Perspective (GP)
Inquiry Learning (INQ)
Writing-Intensive (WI)

There are Liberal Arts Core requirements in the following:

Humanities
- Introductory and Advanced History (HI-1 and HI-2)
- Introductory and Advanced Literature (LT-1 and LT-2)
- Fine Arts (FNA)
Mathematics and Sciences
- Mathematics (MT)
- Natural Science (NS)
- Introductory and Advanced Social Science (SS-1 and SS-2)
Philosophy and Theology
- Introductory and Advanced Philosophy/Philosophical Ethics moral principles courses (PH-1, PH-2, and PH-E)
- Introductory and Advanced Theology and Religious Studies/Theological Ethics moral principles courses (TRS-1, TRS-2, and TRS-E)
Written Communication (WR)

A full list of courses identified as fulfilling University Requirements or the Liberal Arts Core follows. Any course that fulfills either requirement is also noted in the Course Description section. Such courses include the appropriate designation, such as ETH, EXP, GP, etc.

University Requirements

Ethics (ETH Designation)

One designated course is required, in addition to the Liberal Arts Core requirement of a moral principles course. The following courses are designated ETH:

HI 203 European History I

HI 204 European History II

HI 210 History of the United States to 1877

HI 211 History of the United States since 1877

PH 301 Ethics and Public Policy

PH 305 Business Ethics

POL 104 American Government

POL 310 Political Parties and Interest Groups

POL 315 The Presidency

SOC 200 Law and Society

SOC 202 Social Problems

SOC 306 Social Class in American Society

SOC 350 Social Justice: Ethical Dilemmas in Social Context

SOC 351 Addressing Injustice

Experiential Learning (EXP Designation)

An internship, research, student-teaching, clinical experience, or research experience is required. Most students meet this requirement through the internship in their majors. The following courses are designated EXP:

AA 400 Internship

AA 433 Research

BIO 400 Internship

BIO 433 Research

CHM 433 Research

COM 400 Internship

COM 433 Research

CJ 400 Internship

CJ 433 Research

ECO 433 Research

ECO 490 Internship

ED 433 Research

ED 460, 460E, 460S Student Teaching

EN 400 Internship

EN 433 Research

FA 400 Internship

FA 433 Research

GD 400 Internship

GD 433 Research

HPR 400 Internship

HPR 433 Research

HIM 400 Internship

HI 400 Internship

ID 400 Internship

IT 400 Internship

IT 433 IT Research

LA 433 Research

LA 490 Internship

LS 400 Internship

MA 400 Internship

MA 433 Research

MGT 433 Research

MGT 490 Internship

NU 433 Research

NU 490 Internship

PH 400 Internship

POL 400 Internship

PSY 400 Internship and Applied Research

PSY 405 General Psychology Laboratory Instructor Practicum

PSY 433 Research

SOC 400 Internship

SOC 433 Research

TRS 400 Internship

Global Perspective (GP Designation)

One designated course, study abroad, or foreign language course is required. The following courses are designated GP:

AA 405 Fashion in the Global Marketplace

AA 410 Clothing Selection and Behavior

BIO 127 Introduction to Marine Biology and Tropical Ecology (with lab)

BIO 327 Introduction to Marine Biology and Tropical Ecology

ECO 485 International Economics

EN 201 World Literature: The Ancient World

EN 202 World Literature: The Middle Ages

EN 203 World Literature: Renaissance through Enlightenment

EN 204 World Literature: Romanticism through Post-Modernism

EN 207 Theater History

EN 230 American Multicultural Literature

FA 110 Cross-Cultural Visual Thinking

FA 201 History of Art I

FA 202 History of Art II

FA 207 Theater History

FA 305 Pre-Classical Art

FA 315 Classical Art

FA 325 Medieval Art

FA 345 Renaissance Art

FA 365 Baroque Art

FA 370 19th-Century Art

FA 380 20th-Century Art

FA 390 History of Design

FIN 485 International Finance

FR 101 Introductory French I

FR 102 Introductory French II

GER 101 Introductory German I

GER 102 Introductory German II

HI 203 European History I

HI 204 European History II

HI 210 History of the United States to 1877

HI 211 History of the United States since 1877

HI 310 Modern European History: 1815-1914

HI 311 Modern European History: 1914 to the Present

HI 350 Modern United States History

HPR 308 Transcultural Concepts in Health and Illness

IT 110 Information Technology in the Global Age

MGT 385 International Business

MGT 485 International Management

MKT 485 International Marketing

NU 304 Transcultural Concepts in Health and Illness

POL 104 American Government

POL 355 Advanced International Relations Theory

POL 360 Strategy and Power in World Politics

PSY 230 Abnormal Psychology

PSY 325 Cultural Psychology

SOC 131 Principles of Sociology

SOC 203 The Global Village

SOC 305 Criminology

SOC 322 Race and Ethnic Relations

SP 101 Introductory Spanish I

SP 102 Introductory Spanish II

TRS 340 Judaism in Thought and Practice

TRS 345 Buddhist Traditions

Inquiry Learning (INQ Designation)

Four designated inquiry-guided learning courses are required. At least three courses in the major are designated as inquiry-guided learning. In addition, DSC 101 DISCOVER First-Year Seminar and DSC 201 Transfer Student Experience are inquiry courses. The following courses are designated INQ and required by the major/program:

All majors: DSC 101 First-Year Seminar or DSC 201 Transfer Student Experience

Art: FA 213 Painting I, FA 353 Handmade Books II, FA 422 Senior Project

Biology: BIO 151 Biology for Majors, BIO 300 Writing for Science, BIO 410 Senior Seminar

Business Administration: MGT 223 Sophomore Business Experience, MGT 323 Junior Business Experience, MGT 423 Senior Business Experience, MSC 300 Business Statistics

Communication: COM 209 Introduction to Journalism, COM 300 Report Writing or COM 305 Journalism II, COM 425 Senior Seminar

Criminal Justice: SOC 202 Social Problems, CJ 304 Applied Research Methods, CJ 495 Senior Seminar

Economics in Society: ECO 221 The Macroeconomics Experience, ECO 305 Business and Economics of Sports or ECO 330 Managerial Economics, ECO 431 Contemporary Issues in Economics

Education: ED 301 Foundation of Literacy Development, MDS 480 Senior Seminar in Multidisciplinary Studies

English: EN 200 Elements of Literary Study, EN/IS 240 Introduction to Visual and Cultural Studies, EN/FA 321 Modern Drama, EN/FA 429 Studies in Performance or EN 490 Major Authors

Fashion Design: AA 265 Fashion Illustration I, AA 385 Apparel Design II, AA 407 Product Development

Fashion Merchandising: AA 273 Visual Merchandising, AA 407 Product Development, AA 422 Senior Seminar in Fashion Merchandising

Graphic Design: GD 202 Illustration I, GD 360 Graphic Design Studio II, GD 401 Graphic Design Studio III or GD 404 Performance Media Lab

Health Information Management: IT 205 Computer Technology, HIM 365 Integrated Health Care Technology, HIM 489 HIM Capstone Project

Health Sciences: HPR/PSY 225 Health Psychology, HPR 302 Fitness and Health Assessment, HPR 415 Applications in Human Performance

History: HI 250 Research and Writing, HI 322 Colonial and Revolutionary America, HI 420 Senior Seminar

Information Technology: IT 205 Computer Technology, MSC 300 Business Statistics, IT 489 Capstone Project

Interior Design: ID 201 Interior Design I, ID 333 Lighting Design, ID 406 Interior Design VI

Liberal Studies: LS 420 Senior Seminar

Mathematics: MA 257 Introduction to Number Theory and Proof, MA 325 Differential Equations, MA 425 Introduction to Real Analysis

Nursing: NU 236 Fundamentals of Nursing, NU 304/HPR 308 Transcultural Concepts in Health and Illness, NU 403 Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Paralegal Studies: LA 280 Introduction to the Legal System, LA 391 Legal Research and Writing, LA 491 Computerized Legal Research

Philosophy: PH 325 Ancient Philosophy or PH 326 Medieval Philosophy or PH 327 Modern Philosophy, PH 328 Contemporary Philosophy, PH 422 Senior Seminar

Politics: POL 250 Research and Writing, POL 305 American Policy Process, POL 420 Senior Seminar

Psychology: PSY 270 Tests and Measurements, PSY 302 Research Design for Psychology, PSY 497 Senior Seminar

Sociology: SOC 202 Social Problems, SOC 304 Applied Research Methods, SOC 495 Senior Seminar

Theology and Religious Studies: TRS 201 Phenomenon of Religion; TRS 361 Grace and Sin, Heaven and Hell; TRS 451 Christian Faith in the Modern World or TRS 499 Senior Seminar

Writing Intensive (WI Designation)

Three designated writing-intensive courses are required, in addition to the Liberal Arts Core requirement of the Written Communication sequence. The following courses are designated WI:

AA 320 Fashion Research and Communication

BIO 300 Writing for Science

BIO 368 Advanced Research Methods

CJ 300 Writing for Criminal Justice

CJ 495 Senior Seminar

COM 300 Report Writing

ECO 221 The Macroeconomics Experience

ECO 431 Contemporary Issues in Economics

ED 357 Teaching Social Studies and the Creative Arts

EN 200 Elements of Literary Study

EN 225 Literary Superheroes

EN 240 Introduction to Visual and Cultural Studies

EN 270 Approaches to Creative Writing

EN 301 The Writing Process: Theory and Practice

EN 303 Literary Nonfiction

EN 308 Style and Revision

EN 321 Modern Drama

EN 340 Major Women Writers

EN 350 The American Dream

EN 424 Senior Seminar

EN 426 Studies in the Novel

EN 429 Studies in Performance

EN 490 Major Author(s)

FA 321 Modern Drama

FA 422 Senior Project

FA 429 Studies in Performance

HCM 220 Quality Management in Health Care

HI 250 Research and Writing

HI 322 Colonial and Revolutionary America

HI 420 Senior Seminar

HIM 365 Integrated Health Care Technology

HIM 489 HIM Capstone Project

HPR 301 Health/Fitness Program Management

HPR 415 Applications in Human Performance

ID 405 Interior Design V

IS 200 Approaches to Gender and Society

IS 240 Introduction to Visual and Cultural Studies

IT 210 Software Engineering

IT 355 Software Testing, Documentation, and Quality Assurance

IT 489 Capstone Project

LA 391 Legal Research and Writing

LA 491 Computerized Legal Research

LS 300 Liberal Studies Readings and Portfolio Development

LS 420 Senior Seminar

MA 420 Abstract Algebra

MA 425 Introduction to Real Analysis

MDS 480 Senior Seminar

MGT 291 Business Communication

MKT 204 Sustainable Marketing

NU 302A Health Assessment

NU 425D Nursing Capstone

PH 328 Contemporary Philosophy (in selected semesters)

POL 250 Research and Writing

POL 355 Advanced International Relations Theory

POL 420 Senior Seminar

PSY 300 Research and Writing for the Social Sciences

PSY 311 Early Childhood Development

PSY 497 Senior Seminar

SOC 495 Senior Seminar

TRS 361 Grace and Sin, Heaven and Hell

TRS 362 Friendship, Marriage, and God

TRS 381 Medieval and Reformed Theology

TRS 499 Senior Seminar

Liberal Arts Core Requirements

Humanities

12 credits

Introductory college-level courses are required in History and Literature. Students also select two courses in two different fields from designated Fine Arts, advanced History, or advanced Literature courses.

Introductory History (HI-1 Designation)

One course from the following is required:

HI 203 European History I

HI 204 European History II

HI 210 History of the United States to 1877

HI 211 History of the United States since 1877

Introductory Literature (LT-1 Designation)

One course from the following is required:

EN 201 World Literature: The Ancient World

EN 202 World Literature: The Middle Ages

EN 203 World Literature: Renaissance through Enlightenment

EN 204 World Literature: Romanticism through Post-Modernism

EN 205 American Literature I

EN 206 American Literature II

EN 207 Theater History

EN 220 The Movie or the Book? Narrative Adaptation in Cinema

EN 225 Literary Superheroes

EN 227 Short Fiction

EN 230 American Multicultural Literature

FA 207 Theater History

IS 220 The Movie or the Book? Narrative Adaptation in Cinema

Fine Arts, Advanced History with a prerequisite, Advanced Literature with a prerequisite (FNA, HI-2, or LT-2 Designation)

Two courses in two different fields from the following are required:

EN 321 Modern Drama

EN 323 Modern Poetry

EN 330 Chaucer and the Courtly Love Tradition

EN 340 Major Women Writers

EN 350 The American Dream

EN 351 Literature of Childhood and Adolescence

EN 355 Shakespeare

EN 357 Topics in Literature Before 1800

EN 426 Studies in the Novel

EN 428 Studies in Contemporary Literature

EN 429 Studies in Performance

EN 490 Major Author(s)

FA 103 Design I

FA 105 Drawing I

FA 110 Cross-Cultural Visual Thinking

FA 121 Music History I

FA 122 Music History II

FA 161 Dance Appreciation

FA 165 Beginning Modern Dance

FA 170 Beginning Jazz Dance

FA 201 History of Art I

FA 202 History of Art II

FA 211 Printmaking I

FA 213 Painting I

FA 250 History of Jazz

FA 251 Jewelry Design

FA 253 Handmade Books: Art, Design, and Construction

FA 321 Modern Drama

HI 310 Modern European History: 1815-1914

HI 311 Modern European History: 1914 to the Present

HI 322 Colonial and Revolutionary America

HI 323 The Early National Period and the Jacksonian Era

HI 325C Topics in American History: The Frontier

HI 325D Topics in American History: Virginia and the Old South

HI 345 The Gilded Age and Progressive Era

HI 350 Modern United States History

HPR 170 Beginning Jazz Dance

Mathematics and Sciences

19 credits

College-level courses are required in Mathematics, Natural Science, and Social Science. Four fields — Economics, Politics, Psychology, and Sociology — constitute the social sciences, and requirements vary depending upon the degree being sought.

Mathematics (MT Designation)

One course from the following is required. Credits from MA 019W, MA 094, and MA 095 may not be applied toward any degree.

MA 119 Introduction to Problem Solving with Quantitative Reasoning Review

MA 121 Introduction to Problem Solving

MA 124 History of Elementary Mathematics

MA 127 Elementary Applied Geometry

MA 132 Statistical Analysis

MA 155 Finite Mathematics

MA 171 Calculus with Precalculus A

MA 181 Calculus I

MA 182 Calculus II

MA 260 Discrete Mathematics for Information Technology

Natural Science (NS Designation)

At least one course with laboratory from the following is required. Some students have the option of completing a second Natural Science course, lab optional, or a third Introductory Social Science (SS-1) course.

ASTR 101 Astronomy I

BIO 110 Introduction to Environmental Science

BIO 111 Human Genetics for Nonmajors

BIO 120 Introduction to the Biological World

BIO 127 Introduction to Marine Biology and Tropical Ecology

BIO 151 General Biology I

BIO 152 General Biology II

BIO 161 Anatomy and Physiology I

BIO 162 Anatomy and Physiology II

BIO 262 Genetics for Majors

BIO 327 Introduction to Marine Biology and Tropical Ecology

CHM 125 Life Chemistry

CHM 151 Principles of Chemistry I

CHM 152 Principles of Chemistry II

GEOL 102 Principles of Geology

PSC 103 Introduction to the Physical Sciences

PHYS 171 General Physics I

PHYS 172 General Physics II

Introductory Social Science (SS-1 Designation)

The following requirements apply to all students, except those completing a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.):

Two introductory courses in two different fields are required; students must also select between one more of the following courses or a second Natural Science, lab optional.

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) students:

ECO 210; ECO 211; and one Introductory Social Science course from Politics, Psychology, or Sociology, are required.

ECO 210 Principles of Microeconomics

ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics

ECO 221 The Macroeconomics Experience

POL 104 American Government

PSY 101 General Psychology

PSY 110 Human Growth and Development

SOC 131 Principles of Sociology

SOC 200 Law and Society

SOC 202 Social Problems

SOC 203 The Global Village

Advanced Social Science (SS-2 Designation)

All students, except B.B.A. students, select one advanced course with a prerequisite from the following.

B.B.A. students select an Advanced Social Science or second Natural Science, lab optional.

ECO 304 Environmental Economics

ECO 431 Contemporary Issues in Economics

HPR 406 Stress Management

POL 300 State and Urban Politics

POL 305 American Policy Process

POL 310 Political Parties and Interest Groups

POL 315 The Presidency

POL 320 The Congress

POL 355 Advanced International Relations Theory

POL 360 Strategy and Power in World Politics

PSY 230 Abnormal Psychology

PSY 311 Early Childhood Development

PSY 313 Adulthood and Aging

PSY 321 Psychology of Gender

PSY 325 Cultural Psychology

PSY 341 Psychology of Individuals with Disabilities

PSY 406 Stress Management

SOC 305 Criminology

SOC 306 Social Class in American Society

SOC 322 Race and Ethnic Relations

SOC 350 Social Justice: Ethical Dilemmas in Social Context

SOC 351 Addressing Injustice

Philosophy/Theology and Religious Studies, including Moral Principles courses

12 credits

All students take introductory and advanced courses in Philosophy and in Theology/Religious Studies. When choosing courses from the advanced sequence, one course must be a designated moral principles course. If a student chooses an Advanced Philosophy course (PH-2), the other course must be chosen from the Theological Ethics (TRS-E) courses. If a student chooses an Advanced Theology/Religious Studies course (TRS-2), the other course must be chosen from the Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) courses.

Introductory Philosophy (PH-1 Designation)

All students take the following course:

PH 200 Introduction to Philosophy

Advanced Philosophy (PH-2 Designation)

One course from the following is required. (If an Advanced Theology/Religious Studies course has or will be taken, a Philosophical Ethics course must be selected for this sequence.):

PH 300 Modern Logic

PH 301 Ethics and Public Policy

PH 305 Business Ethics

PH 315 Metaphysics and Epistemology

PH 325 Ancient Philosophy

PH 326 Medieval Philosophy

PH 327 Modern Philosophy

PH 328 Contemporary Philosophy: 19th-21st Century

PH 345 Philosophy of Religion

PH 350 Philosophy of Science

Philosophical Ethics (PH-E moral principles Designation)

To be chosen by students who have taken, or will take, an Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) course:

PH 309 Ethical Theory

Introductory Theology (TRS-1 Designation)

All students take the following course:

TRS 100 Theological Inquiry

Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2 Designation)

One course from the following is required. (If an Advanced Philosophy course has or will be taken, a Theological Ethics course must be selected for this sequence.):

TRS 201 Phenomenon of Religion

TRS 202 Religions of the World

TRS 251 Religions of the Old Testament

TRS 260 The New Testament Gospels

TRS 261 The New Testament Epistles

TRS 270 Christ in Christianity

TRS 271 The Christian God: One in Three

TRS 320 Religion in America

TRS 361 Grace and Sin, Heaven and Hell

TRS 362 Friendship, Marriage, and God

TRS 370 The Bible as Literature

TRS 380 The History of the Early Church