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2022-2023 Academic Catalog

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2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

General Studies, B.A.

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Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate both breadth and depth of knowledge within their chosen concentration or specializations
Understand the importance of ethical behavior and good citizenship
Establish competency within the foundations of university study: communication, quantitative reasoning, technological literacy, and critical thinking.

General Education Core

Please note, if courses are duplicated between general education and the major, approved electives increase by the number of credits duplicated.

How to Communicate

Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Collaborative Communication

BA 2700 - Organizational Behavior Credit(s): 3
BA 3160 - Professional Skills Development Credit(s): 3
COMM 2350 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SS 2720 - Group Dynamics Credit(s): 3
SS 2850 - Conflict Resolution Credit(s): 3

Written Communication

ENG 1252 - Argumentative Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 1272 - Analytical Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 2322 - Research Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 2400 - Grantwriting Credit(s): 3
ENG 2990 - Special Topics in English Credit(s): 1-6

Oral Communication

COMM 1400 - Public Communication Credit(s): 3
COMM 3600 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Credit(s): 3
EGR 2000 - Engineering Communication Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 9

How to Analyze

Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Quantitative Reasoning

MA 1025 - Mathematical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3
MA 1030 - Applied Algebra Credit(s): 3
MA 1040 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MA 1055 - Applied Trigonometry Credit(s): 3
MA 1090 - Precalculus Credit(s): 4
MA 1100 - Applied Calculus I Credit(s): 3
MA 1110 - Applied Calculus II Credit(s): 3
MA 1200 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
MA 1210 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
MA 2010 - Foundations of Statistics Credit(s): 3
MA 2025 - Statistical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3
MA 2100 - Differential Equation & Linear Algebra Credit(s): 4
MA 2150 - Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3
MA 2200 - Calculus III Credit(s): 4
MA 2300 - Differential Equations Credit(s): 3
MA 2410 - Discrete Structures Credit(s): 3
MA 2430 - Probability & Statistics for Engineers Credit(s): 3
MA 2990 - Special Topics in Mathematics Credit(s): 1-6
MA 3000 - History of Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MA 3200 - Graph Theory Credit(s): 3
MA 3300 - Introductory Real Analysis Credit(s): 3
MA 4100 - Introductory Complex Analysis Credit(s): 3
MA 4300 - Modern Algebra Credit(s): 3
MA 4990 - Special Topics in Mathematics Credit(s): 1-6

Qualitative Analysis

Any
BIO course
Any
CH course
Any
HSC course
Any
PH course
SCI 2000 - Contemporary Issues in Science Credit(s): 3

Data Analytics and Critical Analysis

BA 2350 - Enterprise Systems Credit(s): 3
BA 2760 - Decision Intelligence Credit(s): 3
BA 3120 - Introduction to Exchanges & Trading Credit(s): 3
BIO 3310 - Bioinformatics Credit(s): 3
CS 1300 - Computer Science I Credit(s): 3
EGR 3430 - Applied Probability & Statistics Credit(s): 3
HSC 2100 - Human Genetics Credit(s): 4
Any
HUM course
IME 2110 - Six Sigma I Credit(s): 3
IME 3110 - Six Sigma II Credit(s): 3
IME 3120 - Six Sigma III Credit(s): 3
IS 1150 - Principles of Information Systems Credit(s): 3
IS 1300 - Programming I Credit(s): 3
MA 2010 - Foundations of Statistics Credit(s): 3
MA 2025 - Statistical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3
MA 2430 - Probability & Statistics for Engineers Credit(s): 3
MIS 1400 - Business Analysis Credit(s): 3
PSY 3780 - Research Methods and Statistics Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 9

How to Lead

Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Lead Self

BA 3710 - Leadership Credit(s): 3
Any
PSY course

Lead Others

BA 2010 - Principles of Management Credit(s): 3
BA 3710 - Leadership Credit(s): 3
Any
HS course
Any
HUM course
Any
PSY course
Any
SS course

Lead Globally

Any
HUM course
Any course approved by Dean

Total Credits Required: 9

Global Issues Problem Solving Seminar

IIT 4960 - Global Issues Problem Solving Seminar Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 3

Total Credits Required: 30

General Studies Core

HUM 4960 - Literature, History, and Theory of Education Credit(s): 3
Humanities - Elective (literature) Credit(s): 3
Humanities - Elective Credit(s): 3
IIT 1000 - University Experience Credit(s): 1 *Required for Traditional Degree Only
PSY 2000 - Understanding Diversity Credit(s): 3
Any PSY or SS course

Choose one of the following English courses:

ENG 2322 - Research Writing Credit(s): 3
EGR 2000 - Engineering Communication Credit(s): 3

Choose one of the following Math courses:

MA 1090 - Precalculus Credit(s): 4
MA 1100 - Applied Calculus I Credit(s): 3
MA 1110 - Applied Calculus II Credit(s): 3
MA 1200 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
MA 1210 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
MA 1520 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3
MA 2010 - Foundations of Statistics Credit(s): 3
MA 2025 - Statistical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3
MA 2100 - Differential Equation & Linear Algebra Credit(s): 4
MA 2150 - Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3
MA 2200 - Calculus III Credit(s): 4
MA 2300 - Differential Equations Credit(s): 3
MA 2410 - Discrete Structures Credit(s): 3
MA 2430 - Probability & Statistics for Engineers Credit(s): 3
MA 2990 - Special Topics in Mathematics Credit(s): 1-6
MA 3000 - History of Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MA 3200 - Graph Theory Credit(s): 3
MA 3300 - Introductory Real Analysis Credit(s): 3
MA 4100 - Introductory Complex Analysis Credit(s): 3
MA 4300 - Modern Algebra Credit(s): 3
MA 4990 - Special Topics in Mathematics Credit(s): 1-6

Choose one of the following Science courses:

BIO 1000 - Introductory Biology Credit(s): 3
CH 1000 - Fundamentals Of Chemistry Credit(s): 3
PH 1000 - Physical Science Credit(s): 3
SCI 2000 - Contemporary Issues in Science Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 24-25

Approved Electives: 66 Credits

Must include:

Minimum of 24 upper-level (3000-4000 level) credits
A single area of emphasis (must be approved by the department in which the courses are taken): 36 credits

OR

Two areas of emphasis of 18 credits each (must be approved by the departments in which the courses are taken): 36 credits

Preparatory Core 2

ENG 1000 - Introduction to College Reading Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
ENG 1100 - Introduction to College Writing Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1005 - Elementary Algebra Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1010 - Basic Algebra Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1020 - Foundations of Mathematics II Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
Credits / Units: 15

Total Credits Required: 120-121

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