Explanatory Notes

1. The Guide to Typical Programs is arranged alphabetically in two sections.

The first section includes all four-year baccalaureate degree programs. The second section includes all other programs, including pre-professional, and undecided.

2. Because of alternating year courses and because of the regular process of change in the College's curriculum, each Guide is sequenced differently and older editions should not be used.

Each GTP shows recommended sequences of core curriculum courses as well as departmental requirements. Alternating year courses are indicated as are specific courses within a major that must be taken when shown. Note that the programs outlined vary in flexibility. In some cases, departments show an "ideal" program for the "ideal" student, with suggested or recommended electives built into a "best" major. In other cases, departments show programs with numerous electives left for the student to select to indicate how much latitude and flexibility the student might have in a particular major.

3. In many majors, a number of different courses may be taken to meet requirements. Consult the specific section of the Catalog for each major when in doubt. If there is a discrepancy between the GTP and the Catalog, please consult with the program advisor indicated.

4. Virtually all freshmen must enroll in the two freshman courses, EN 111 or EN 121 and HS 115 or 125. Exceptions to this must be cleared with the Registrar.

5. Physical education courses should be taken during the freshman year whenever possible.

6. PL 220: Introduction to Philosophy should not be taken until the student has completed HS 115-116: Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization, (or HS 125-126) which lays a foundation for it. The 200 level is meant to indicate that it should be taken in the sophomore year or later.

7. SP 211: Public Speaking and EN 151: Introduction to Literature cannot be taken until the composition requirement is completed.

8. Students whose majors specify a specific math or computer science course may count that course as meeting their core curriculum mathematics requirements.

9. The emphasis in the first two years should be on completing most of the core curriculum component except for the second, upper-division Bible and Religion course, which is intended to explore religion and the Christian faith on a more mature level, and the senior capstone, which is taken during one of the final three semesters.

10. Students who are UNDECIDED usually do not have a problem delaying the decision on a program until the sophomore year. [There are exceptions!!!] Advisors should find out if the student is really undecided or if he or she simply has several options under consideration. If the former, see Section Two for the Undecided GTP. If the latter, look at each program of interest and see what courses keep options open.

11. Students on LIMITED LOAD will not be able to follow the GTP or to finish a program in the same length of time. Freshmen must take the required freshman courses in English and history. See the Registrar for assistance in planning when needed.