Core Curriculum (BA)
First Year Seminar (3 credits; 1 course)
| FYSM 1300 | First Year Seminar: Gateway | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Biblical Studies (6 credits; 2 courses)
Communication (3 credits; 1 course)
| COMM 1301 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Writing (6 credits; 2 courses)
Sophomore Literature (3 credits; 1 course)
Fine Arts (3 credits; 1 course)
Take three credits from Art, Music or Theatre
Fitness (3 credits; 3 courses)
| KINE 1170 | Wellness for Life | 1 |
| KINE | Activity (2 different activity courses) | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
U. S. History (3 credits; 1 course)
Mathematics (3 credits; 1 course)
defined by major
Natural and Physical Sciences (7 credits; 2 courses, one with lab)
Two courses from different fields, one with lab
Natural Science Field: Biology or Environmental Science
Physical Science Field: Chemistry, Geology, Physics, or Physical Science
Social Science (6 credits;2 courses)
Economics, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology
Technological Competency (0-3 credits; 1 course or competency exam)
| CSCI 1303 | Intro to Computer Applications | 3 |
| | or recommended | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 0-3 |
Total Credit Hours: 46-49
Foreign Language
Must be from one language
B.A. Music Business requires 9 credits of foreign language.
Total Credit Hours: 12
Electives
Varies by major as need for 120 hours minimum
Teacher preparation for a B.A. degree includes additional state requirements in the degree core. See Irvin School of Education.