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Requirements for Bachelor’s Degrees
The Liberal Arts Core is the undergraduate general education program. Its curriculum is an integral component of every bachelor’s degree offered at Marymount; it aims to complement and enhance learning in all fields of study. The Liberal Arts Core strives for an integration of knowledge, for an educational experience that develops throughout the undergraduate experience, and for a development of learning that is manifested in the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of students. The Liberal Arts Core components and objectives are defined in terms of critical reasoning, independent thinking, clear communication, moral discernment, technological and informational literacy, historical sense, contemporary and perennial awareness, global and cultural understanding, and the coherence and connectedness of knowledge. Requirements for Bachelor’s Degrees At the time of this printing, specific courses designated for the Liberal Arts Core by the majors are under review. It is understood that the Liberal Arts Core requirements listed here must be fulfilled, and students enrolled for the first time in fall 2002 or later should consult their advisors to ensure compliance. Students complete EN 101 Composition I, EN 102 Composition II, and one additional writing course designated by the major field of study. Humanities Courses (18 credits) Selected courses from Art History, History, Humanities, English and American Literature, Philosophy, and Theology and Religious Studies constitute the Humanities at MU. Students complete six courses that together meet the following criteria:
Mathematics Courses (3 credits) Students complete one MAcourse from among MA 121, 127, 132, 150, or higher. MA 100A, 100B, 140, 141, 142, or any course with a non-MA prefix do not fulfill this requirement. Natural and Physical Science Courses (4 credits) Students complete one course from BIO or PSC offerings; this course must include a laboratory experience. Social Sciences Courses (12 credits) Four fields–Economics, Politics, Psychology, and Sociology–constitute the Social Sciences. Students complete four courses that together meet the following criteria:
Health and Wellness Courses (2-3 credits) Students complete one of the following: HPR 100 Concepts of Lifetime Fitness, HPR 220 Health and Safety, HPR 225/PSY225 Health Psychology, HPR 340 Nutrition for Physical Fitness, or NU 305 Alternative/ Complementary Medicine; Nursing majors are excluded. Students complete six credits of electives outside the student’s major field of study. General Education Competencies Students fulfill this competency by passing a comprehensive examination that focuses on the CIS 101 learning objectives or by taking a computer-intensive course within the major field of study. Courses that meet this requirement are approved by the Curriculum and Instruction Committee, and students should consult with their advisors to select one. The University tests all entering freshman and new transfer students who present fewer than 15 credits earned elsewhere in basic reading, writing and mathematics skills. Entering students may be required to complete developmental courses before progressing to some required courses. Developmental courses do not fulfill any Liberal Arts Core requirements, but may be applied to the degree as electives. Freshmen are encouraged to enroll in the Freshman Seminar offered each year in the fall semester. The seminar focuses on learning and life skills required for academic success. Emphasis is placed on time management, reading, note taking, test taking and preparation, study skills, use of campus resources, and general academic and career decision-making skills. One credit is awarded for the successful completion of the Freshman Seminar. |
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