University Program Courses

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
HSC 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
ECO 222 Behavioral Economics
HEV 100 Human Growth and Development: Lifespan
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 (At least 3 semester hours):
At least 3 credits of study at any institution of higher education located outside the United States or Canada (except Quebec) OR at least 3 credits of study in a CMU faculty-led course taught outside the United States and Canada (except Quebec) approved by the General Education Sub-Committee. NOTE: A study-abroad course may not double count for credit in both Subgroup IV-B and another subgroup. OR

Option 2 Study In a Culture Substantially Different Than One’s Own (At least 3 semester hours)
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 OR

Option 3 Global Studies or Foreign Language 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
CHN 101 Elementary Chinese I
CHN 102 Elementary Chinese II
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
PSC 349 Panama: Exploring Politics and Society in a Central American Nation
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
BLR 365 Native American 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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