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Every student has a personal story and unique background\u2014you should not try to create your own schedule without the guidance of your advisor. Your advisor will help you identify requirements you might already have satisfied, the many<\/strong> classes that can double count for more than one requirement, and general education courses that are best suited for your particular major. Meeting with your advisor will help you plan the best schedule for your specific circumstances and goals.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This graphic will help you generally understand the different requirements for a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Detailed information on requirements can be found in the archived\u00a0Catalog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This graphic will help you generally understand the different requirements for a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. The BS is the degree earned in most science majors in L&S. Some science majors can be earned as a Bachelor of Arts<\/a>, but the BS is the recommended degree for students looking to enter a science-based career. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bachelor of Science Degree:\nMinimum 120 Credits to graduate<\/h2>\n
\n\nOf the 120 total credits needed to graduate, 90 credits must be in L&S courses. Of the 90 L&S credits, 30 credits must be L&S upper-level (300+) science courses \nand an additional 6 credits must be L&S upper-level (300+) \ncourses, either science or non-science. \n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Major<\/h3>\n40 \u2013 70 credits<\/strong>
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Upper level (300+) major<\/span> courses<\/h4>\nOf the 40 to 70 credits needed in the major, a minimum of 15 must be upper-level credits taken at 51ÁÔÆæ. Some majors require more than 15.\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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General<\/h3>\n36 \u2013 54 credits<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n
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Natural Sciences<\/h4>\n12 credits\n
\nDetails About NS Credits<\/summary>\n

Bachelor of Science students must choose at least three lab courses from three different sciences<\/a> (for example, a physics class with lab, a biology class with lab, and a chemistry class with lab). Choose classes that are marked both \u201cNatural Science\u201d and with the green\u202fNS<\/span>\u202fdesignation.\n

There are both campus requirements and Letters & Science requirements. By choosing from our designated list, you will satisfy both requirements simultaneously.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Humanities<\/h4>\n12 credits\n
\nDetails About HU Credits<\/summary>\n

Choose at least six credits<\/a> that are marked both \u201cHumanities\u201d and with the orange HU<\/span> designation. The other six credits are not required to have the orange HU designation, but can.<\/p>\n

There are both campus requirements and Letters & Science requirements. By choosing from our designated list, you will satisfy both requirements simultaneously.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Social Sciences<\/h4>\n12 credits\n
\nDetails About SS Credits<\/summary>\n

Choose at least six credits<\/a> that are marked both \u201cSocial Science\u201d and with the yellow SS<\/span> designation. The other six credits are not required to have the yellow SS designation, but can. <\/p>\n

There are both campus requirements and Letters & Science requirements. By choosing from our designated list, you will satisfy both requirements simultaneously.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Arts<\/h4>\n3 credits\n
\nDetails About Arts Credits<\/summary>\n

In the Schedule of Classes<\/a>, you can filter to find approved Arts classes in the Advanced Search<\/i> feature. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Cultural Diversity<\/h4>\n3 credits\n
\nDetails About Cultural Diversity Credits<\/summary>\n

In the Schedule of Classes<\/a>, you can filter to find approved Cultural Diversity classes in the Advanced Search<\/i> feature.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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International<\/h4>\n9 credits\n
\nDetails About International Credits<\/summary>\n

Approved International courses<\/a> include all study abroad credits and the third- and fourth-semester of most languages other than English.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Math<\/h4>\n
\nDetails About Math Credits<\/summary>\n

At 51ÁÔÆæ, the math requirement is called Quantitative Literacy<\/i> and has two parts\u2014A and B. In addition, L&S has a related formal reasoning requirement. Most BS students will satisfy all three requirements by taking math through the first semester of calculus followed by either additional calculus (if required for the major) or a statistics class.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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English<\/h4>\n
\nDetails About English Credits<\/summary>\n

At 51ÁÔÆæ, the English requirement is called Oral and Written Communication<\/i> and has two parts\u2014A and B. Most students will satisfy the two-part requirement by taking three classes: two semesters of composition, followed by an advanced or specialty writing course. Determining English placement and whether composition has been completed through other means, such as AP or dual enrolled high school\/college credits, is an important discussion to have with your advisor. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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World Language<\/h4>\n
\nDetails About World Language Credits<\/summary>\n

BS students must complete through the second level of a single language other than English. This requirement can be satisfied in different ways including completion of two years of a single language in high school, taking two semesters of a single language in college, or AP credits. Talk to your advisor about your options. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Electives \/ Minor<\/h3>\n0 \u2013 18 credits<\/strong>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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