General education requirements must be completed by all students. In addition to the general education requirements each degree program (e.g., B.A., B.B.A.) may have specific required courses.
The B.A.A.S. degree program offers qualified applicants the opportunity to expand upon their vocational or technical education. An A.A.S. degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or equivalent, is one of the degree program requirements. See the Applied Arts in Sciences in the bachelors degree program section.
No additional natural science unless required by the major
Major Complex
Minimum of 30 credits of interdisciplinary studies and an Associate of Applied Science degree
Minor Complex
Total Required
38-44 cr
120 cr
Note: You must earn a C- grade or higher in all courses required for your degree unless otherwise specified by your major (major, minor, general education requirements and degree requirements).
Note: You must earn a C- grade or higher in all courses required for your degree unless otherwise specified by your major (major, minor, general education requirements and degree requirements).
Courses beyond 30 credits in a major complex may be used to fulfill the B.A.M. degree requirements in ethics.
Humanities and social sciences (18 cr): Any combination of courses at the F100 level or above with a minimum of 6 credits in humanities and 6 credits in social sciences or up to 12 credits of a non-English language taken at the university level and at least 6 credits of social sciences
No additional natural science unless required by the major or minor
Other
One additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences from the lists above.
B.F.A. general requirements are the same as the requirements for the B.A. degree except a minor is not required for the B.F.A.
Major Complex
At least 30 cr
Minor Complex
Required: at least 15 cr
Total Required
38-44 cr
120 cr
Notes:
You must earn a C- grade or higher in all courses required for your degree unless otherwise specified by your major (major, minor, general education requirements and degree requirements).
Department requirements for majors and minors may exceed the minimums indicated.
Of the above, at least 39 credits must be taken in upper-division (300-level or higher) courses. Courses beyond 30 credits in a major complex and 15 credits in a minor complex may be used to fulfill the B.A. degree requirements in ethics, humanities, mathematics or social sciences. Courses used to fulfill requirements for a minor may be used at the same time to fill major or general distribution requirements if so designated.
Students who hold a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution are not required to complete the minor complex.
Minors
Minors are offered in many subject areas. Requirements for minors are listed in the degree program sections. See a list of all bachelor's degree programs, including minors, here.
An Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree or certificate of at least 30 credits earned at any regionally accredited college or university may be used to meet requirements for a minor for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. Students who hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution are not required to complete the minor complex.
Double Majors
If you’re a Bachelor of Arts degree candidate, you may complete two majors rather than a major and a minor. Your majors must be selected from those approved for the Bachelor of Arts degree. You’ll need to complete all general requirements plus all requirements for both majors. If you’re completing a double major, you need to officially declare both majors either when you’re admitted or through the change of major procedure. You’ll need to follow the degree requirements in a single catalog for both majors.
All majors must earn a C- grade or higher in the general education, degree, department and major-specific, minor and specific math and statistics requirements.
Department requirements for majors and minors may exceed the minimums indicated.
Of the above, at least 39 credits must be taken in upper-division (300-level or higher) courses.
Courses beyond 30 credits in a major complex may be used to fulfill the B.B.A. degree requirements in ethics.
You must earn a C- grade or higher in all courses required for your degree unless otherwise specified by your major (major, minor, general education requirements and degree requirements).
Department requirements for majors and minors may exceed the minimums indicated.
One 3-credit course at the F100 level or above from math, computer sciences or statistics (excluding DEVM courses). A 3-credit calculus course must be included in general education requirements or B.S. requirements
One-year sequence in one natural science beyond the general education requirements—8 cr (Total natural science courses used to meet general education requirements and B.S. requirements must represent at least two different natural sciences.)
Major Complex
At least 30 cr
Minor Complex
Optional: at least 15 cr
Total Required
38-44 cr
120 cr*
Notes:
You must earn a C- grade or higher in all courses required for your degree unless otherwise specified by your major (major, minor, general education requirements and degree requirements).
* Department requirements for majors and minors may exceed the minimums indicated, and most B.S. degree programs require 130 credits.
Of the above, at least 39 credits must be taken in upper-division (300-level or higher) courses. Courses beyond 30 credits in a major complex and 15 credits in a minor complex may be used to fulfill the B.S. degree requirements in ethics, mathematics or natural science. Courses used to fulfill requirements for a minor may be used at the same time to fill major or general distribution requirements if so designated.
Double Majors
As a Bachelor of Science degree candidate, you may complete a double major instead of a single major. Your majors must be selected from those approved for the Bachelor of Science degree. You’ll need to complete all general requirements plus all requirements for both majors. If you’re completing a double major, you need to officially declare both majors either when you’re admitted or through the change of major procedure. You’ll need to follow the degree requirements in a single catalog for both majors.
Optional Minor
You may elect to complete a minor with the B.S. degree under the following circumstances:
You must declare your minor before the beginning of your final semester in the B.S. degree program. You need to complete a declaration of minor form and file it with the Office of the Registrar by the end of registration.
Any minor approved for the B.A. degree may serve as a minor for the B.S. degree. All general and specific requirements for minors are the same as those listed for B.A. degree minors, including that courses used to meet minor requirements may not be used to meet major or general distribution requirements unless so designated. The catalog used for the minor must be the same as the catalog used for the major and general degree requirements.
You must satisfactorily complete the requirements for the minor before your B.S. degree will be awarded. The minor will be listed on your transcript along with the B.S. degree.
The B.S.E.M. degree prepares students for professional careers responding to natural and manmade disasters, forming crisis management plans and ensuring public safety. Students with backgrounds ranging from first responders and military to applied vocational skills graduate ready to start or advance in careers in emergency management, homeland security, public safety and emergency services. See Homeland Security and Emergency Management in Bachelor’s Degree Programs.
Notes:
You must earn a C- grade or higher in all courses required for your degree unless otherwise specified by your major (major, minor, general education requirements and degree requirements).
Courses beyond 30 credits in a major complex may be used to fulfill the B.S.E.M. degree requirements in ethics.
