University Program Courses

Group I. Humanities 
At least 6 semester hours

HON 130 Western Cultural and Intellectual Traditions (A student must complete both semesters of HON 130 for credit in both IA and IB.)

Subgroup A. Human Events and Ideas (At least 3 semester hours):
ART 185 Introduction to Western Art, Part I 
ART 285 Introduction to Western Art, Part II 
BCA 288 History and Appreciation of the Cinema 
ENG 235 English Literature 
ENG 236 English Literature 
ENG 251 American Literature: Colonial Through the Romantic Period 
ENG 252 American Literature: Realistic Period to the Present 
ENG 261 Masterpieces of Ancient Literature 
ENG 262 Masterpieces of European Literature 
ENG 323 Fantasy and Science Fiction 
ENG 330 Mythological Backgrounds of Western Literature
HST 101 The Development of Western Civilization 
HST 102 The Development of Western Civilization 
HST 110 The American Experience 
HST 200 The Medieval Civilization 
HST 238 Ancient Greece and Rome 
HST 326 Women in America (Same as WST 328)
HST 341 Renaissance and Reformation 
HST 342 The Culture of Renaissance Italy (Study Abroad) 
MTH 200 Mathematics - A Cultural Approach 
PHL 100 Introduction to Philosophy 
PHL 118 Moral Problems 
PHL 218 Ethical Theory 
PHL 230 Philosophy of Religion 
PSC 275 Great Political Thinkers 
PSC 371 American Political Thought 
PSC 378 Modern Democratic Theory 
REL 101 World Religions: An Introduction to the study of Religion 
REL 130 Religion in America 
REL 250 The Old Testament and Its Age 
REL 260 The New Testament and Its Age 
REL 313 Christianity 
REL 315 Judaism 
WST 328 Women in America (Same as HST 326)
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Subgroup B. The Arts (At least 3 semester hours):
ART 126 Introduction to the Visual Arts 
ART 319 Art Criticism 
BCA 300 African and African American Film 
ENG 134 Introduction to Literature 
ENG 326 The Literary Dimensions of Film 
ENG 334 Literary Theory 
MUS 110 Music in Society 
MUS 114 Listening Experience 
MUS 206 Understanding Musical Composition 
MUS 213 Jazz: An American Art Form 
MUS 313 Musics of the World 
TAI 170 Fundamentals of Interpretative Reading 
TAI 175 Appreciation of the Theatre 
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Group II. Natural Sciences 
At least 6 semester hours

HON 140* Symmetry in Science: From Microscopic to Macroscopic Systems

Subgroup A. Descriptive Sciences (At least 3 semester hours): 
ANT 171 Human Origins: Introduction to Physical Anthropology 
ANT 173* Laboratory in Physical Anthropology 
AST 111 Astronomy 
AST 112* Introduction to Astronomical Observation (Lab) 
BIO 101*General Biology 
BIO 151 Human Biology 
BIO 240 Conservation of Natural Resources 
CHM 111 The Interaction of Chemistry and Society 
ESC 105* Physical Geography 
ESC 201 Weather 
ESC 205 Oceanography 
GEL 100* Introduction to Earth Systems 
GEL 101 Physical Geology 
GEL 102* Physical Geology Laboratory 
GEL 105 Environmental Geology 
GEL 230 Prehistoric Life 
GEL 301 Geology and Michigan 
HEV 370 Nutrition 
HPR 211 Human Anatomy and Physiology
* Courses satisfying the Group II laboratory requirements
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Subgroup B. Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences (At least 3 semester hours): 
It is recommended that the mathematics competency be completed before enrolling in a Group II B course of the University Program.
BIO 105* Introductory Quantitative Biology 
CHM 101* Armchair Chemistry 
CHM 120 Survey of Chemistry 
CHM 127* Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I 
CHM 131* Introduction to Chemistry I 
CHM 161* Principles of Chemistry 
CPS 180 Principles of Computer Programming 
ESC 240* Meteorology 
GEL 130* Earth Processes
MTH 132 Calculus I 
MTH 136 Calculus I for Engineers and Scientists 
MTH 203 Mathematics - A Modeling Approach 
PHL 140 Introduction to Logic 
PHS 101 Survey of Physical Science 
PHS 151* Introductory Physical Science I 
PHS 371* Musical Acoustics 
PHY 100 Conceptual Physics 
PHY 110 Physics of Sports 
PHY 127* Table Top Physics 
PHY 130 College Physics I 
PHY 170* College Physics Laboratory I 
PHY 145 University Physics I 
PHY 175* University Physics Laboratory I 

* Courses satisfying the Group II laboratory requirements
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Group III. Social Sciences 
At least 6 semester hours

HON 120 The Individual and Community in Modern Society

Subgroup A. Behavioral Sciences (At least 3 semester hours):
BLR 325 Women and the Law (Same as WST 325) 
CDO 130 Normal Speech and Language Acquisition 
HEV 100 Human Growth and Development 
HST 228 American Business: A History 
PSC 101 Political Behavior 
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology 
PSY 334 Psychology of Women (Same as WST 334)
SOC 201 Social Psychology 
WST 325 Women and the Law (Same as BLR 325)
WST 334 Psychology of Women (Same as PSY 334)
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Subgroup B. Studies in Social Structures (At least 3 semester hours):
ANT 170 Cultural Anthropology 
BLR 202* Legal Environment of Business 
ECO 110 Economics and Society 
ECO 280 Economies of the World 
ENG 175 The Nature of Language 
GEO 121 Cultures of the World 
GEO 317 Economic Geography 
HEV 212 The Family in Cultural Perspective 
HST 106 Twentieth Century: Western World Issues 
HST 111 United States to 1865 
HST 112 United States, 1865 to the Present 
HST 321 U.S. Social History Since 1865 
HST 347 The French Revolution and Napoleonic Period 
JRN 101 Mass Communications in Contemporary Society 
PSC 100 Introduction to Political Science 
PSC 105 Introduction to American Government and Politics 
PSC 150 World Politics PSC 151 The U.S. and the World 
PSC 242 Introduction to Comparative Politics 
PSC 261 State and Local Government 
SOC 100 Introductory Sociology

* BLR 202 may not be applied toward the University Program requirements if a student is earning the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.
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Group IV. Integrative and Area Studies 
At least 9 semester hours

Subgroup A. Integrative and Multi-disciplinary Studies (At least 3 semester hours): 
ANT 200 Education and Culture 
ANT 244 Human Emergence Issues: Multidisciplinary Perspectives 
ANT 356 Primate Behavior 
ANT 365 Current American Indian Issues 
ART 363 Design: The Interface of Art and Industry 
BIS 104 Computers and Society (Same as CPS 100)
CPS 100 Computers and Society (Same as BIS 104) 
ECO 230 Women in the Economy (Same as WST 230) 
ENG 561 European Romanticism: A Comparative Approach 
ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Studies 
GEO 120 Environmental Geography 
GRN 247 Intro. to Gerontology: An Interdisciplinary Approach 
HEV 252 Dress and Culture 
HEV 332 Human Shelter and Environment 
HST 221 Growing Up in America (Same as WST 221) 
HST 340 The High Middle Ages 
HST 379 Race, Class and Power: South Africa in the 20th Century (Same as HUM 340)
HUM 201 The Classical World: Law and Society 
HUM 301 Medieval Synthesis: Love in the Middle Ages 
HUM 340 Race, Class and Power: South Africa in the 20th Century (Same as HST 379) 
HUM 370 The Age of Augustus 
JRN 372 International and Cross-cultural Mass Communication 
PHL 225 Foundations of Cognitive Science (Same as PSY 225)
PHL 325 Philosophy of Mind 
PSC 326 Women and Politics (Same as WST 326) 
PSC 373 American Individualism 
PSC 375 Socialism, Fascism and Liberalism 
PSY 225 Foundations of Cognitive Science (Same as PHL 225)
PSY 332 Evolutionary Psychology 
PSY 382 Perception 
PSY 387 Behavioral Neuroscience 
REL 207 Women in Religion (Same as WST 207)
REL 235 Religion and Social Issues 
REL 334 Death and Dying: Religious Dimensions 
SOC 221 Social Problems 
SOC 223 Urban Structures and Change 
WST 207 Women in Religion (Same as REL 207)
WST 221 Growing Up in America (Same as HST 221)
WST 230 Women in the Economy (Same as ECO 230) 
WST 326 Women and Politics (Same as PSC 326)
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Subgroup B. Studies in Global Cultures 
(At least 3 semester hours):

Option 1. Study Abroad or in a Culture Substantially Different Than One's Own (At least 3 semester hours): 

At least 3 credits of CMU/International Program studies (or transfer or a departmental equivalent) for any college or university level coursework in any department taken at any institution of higher education located outside the United States or Canada (except Quebec), and approved by the Office of International Education. 

Alternately, at least 3 credits of an internship, practicum, service learning, or other resident program among members of a culture substantially different than the student's own within the United States and approved by the General Education Sub-Committee (see University Programs, H.1.). Note: Under this option, University Program requires at least 27 hours of coursework. OR 

Option 2 Advanced Foreign Language Study (At least 3 or 4 semester hours): 

At least one advanced foreign language class numbered 102 or higher. Note: Under this option, University Program requires at least 27 or 28 hours of coursework. OR 

Option 3 Global Studies Courses 
At least 3 semester hours from the following:
ANT 175 Archaeology of the Americas 
ANT 321 Cultures of Latin America 
ANT 322 Cultures of Africa 
ANT 324 Cultures of the South Pacific 
ANT 326 Chinese Societies 
ECO 281 Economic Development of the Pacific Rim 
EUR 303 Comparative Politics: Eastern Europe (Same as PSC 341)
EUR 304 The European Economy 
FRN 101 Elementary French I 
FRN 102 Elementary French II 
FRN 201 Intermediate French I 
FRN 202 Intermediate French II 
GEO 373 Latin America 
GER 101 Elementary German I: Language and Culture 
GER 102 Elementary German II: Language and Culture 
GER 201 Intermediate German I 
GER 202 Intermediate German II 
HST 163 The Latin American Experience 
HST 168 The Far East 
HST 176 The African Experience 
HST 236 The Near East to Alexander 
HST 237 The Middle East Since Muhammad 
JPN 101 Elementary Japanese I 
JPN 102 Elementary Japanese II 
JPN 201 Intermediate Japanese I 
JPN 202 Intermediate Japanese II 
LAT 101 Elementary Latin I 
OJB 101 Elementary Ojibwe I 
PHL 305 Chinese Philosophy 
PSC 340 African Political Systems and Processes 
PSC 341 Comparative Politics: Eastern Europe (Same as EUR 303)
PSC 343 Southeast Asian Political Systems and Processes 
PSC 344 East Asian Political Systems and Processes 
PSC 347 Comparative Politics: Western Europe 
PSC 348 Latin American Political Systems 
REL 220 Religious Traditions of China 
REL 221 Religious Traditions of Japan 
REL 222 Religious Traditions of India 
REL 314 Islam 
REL 320 The Buddhist Tradition 
RUS 101 Elementary Russian I 
SOC 310 Life in Russia Today 
SPN 101 Elementary Spanish I 
SPN 102 Elementary Spanish II 
SPN 201 Intermediate Spanish I 
SPN 202 Intermediate Spanish II

Note: Under this option, University Program is a minimum of 30 hours and if necessary, you must select additional courses from any of the lists for any subgroup to complete 30 semester hours.
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Subgroup C. Studies in Racism and Cultural Diversity in the United States (At least 3 semester hours): 
ANT 320 North American Indian Cultures 
ANT 368 Hispanic Cultures in the U.S. 
BLR 222 The Search for Racial Justice through Law 
ENG 329 African American Literature 
ENG 582 Cultural Pluralism in Young Adult and Children’s Literature 
HEV 110 Discrimination: Roots and Impact on Children’s Development 
HST 323 History of Native Americans 
HST 324 African-American History to 1915 
HST 325 African-Americans in Twentieth Century America 
JRN 380 Racial Diversity: Mass Media's Role (Same as WST 380)
LAR 145 Racism and Diversity in America 
PHL 345 The Civil Rights Movement (Same as PSC 325, REL 345 and SOC 345)
PSC 125 African-American Politics 
PSC 325 The Civil Rights Movement (Same as PHL 345, REL 345 and SOC 345)
REL 140 Religion, Race, and Discrimination in America 
REL 240 African-American Religion 
REL 342 From Spirituals to Gospel 
REL 34515 The Civil Rights Movement (Same as PHL 345, PSC 325, and SOC 345)
REL 347 African American Reflections on Racism 
SOC 323 Racism and Inequality 
SOC 34515 The Civil Rights Movement (Same as PHL 345, PSC 325 and REL 345)
WST 380 Racial Diversity: Mass Media's Role (Same as JRN 380)

Only one time may you take a second course with the same designator to satisfy your University Program requirement, with the exception of a sequence of foreign language courses with the same designator and courses taken for study abroad credit (see Subgroup IV-B)
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