Bachelor of Science Degree (BS)
General Outline for the Bachelor of Science Degree
Major (Minimum 30 Credits)
Minor (Minimum 18 Credits)
Core Curriculum (BS)
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)
ENGL 2300 | Literature Survey | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fine Arts (3 credits; 1 course)
Take three credits from Art, Music or Theatre
Fitness (2 credits; 2 courses)
KINE 1170 | Wellness for Life | 1 |
KINE | Activity course (X 1) | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
History or Philosophy (6 credits; 2 course)
6 credits from History or Philosophy
Mathematics (6 credits; 2 courses)
defined by major
MATH 1310 | College Algebra | 3 |
MATH | MATH higher than1310 | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Natural Sciences (11 credits; 3 courses, two with labs)
Three courses from different fields, two with labs
Life 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
Total Credit Hours: 52
Electives
Varies by major as needed for 120 hours minimum
Total Credit Hours: 120
Teacher preparation for a B.S. degree includes additional state requirements in the degree core. See Irvin School Of Education.