Explanatory Notes

 1.    The Guide to Typical Programs is arranged in two sections. The first section includes all four-year baccalaureate degree programs arranged alphabetically by department. The second section includes pre-professional and undecided programs.

 2.    Because of alternating year courses and because of the regular process of change in the University'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 with an asterisk and specific courses within a major (that must be taken when shown) are underlined. 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 or the Registrar’s Office. 

 4.    Virtually all freshmen must enroll in the two freshman courses, EN 111 English Usage and Composition or EN 121 Academic Writing and Research and HS 115 Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilizations I or HS 125 The Mainstream of Civilization I. Exceptions to this must be cleared with the registrar. 

 5.    Typically, PL 220 Introduction to Philosophy or PL 260 Introduction to Ethics should not be taken until the student has completed HS 115-116 Historical Perspectives on Culture and Civilization I & II, (or HS 125-126) which lays a foundation for these courses. An exception is made for Philosophy majors. 

 6.    CO 215 Public Speaking and EN 151 Perspectives on Literature cannot be taken until the EN 121 Academic Writing and Research requirement is completed. 

 7.    Students whose majors specify a specific math or computer science course may count that course as their Core Curriculum mathematics requirement. 

 8.    The emphasis in the first two years should be on completing most of the Core Curriculum component except for the second Bible and religion course (upper division level), which is intended to explore religion and the Christian faith on a more mature level, and CAP 475 Capstone Seminar, which is taken during one of the final three semesters. 

 9.    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 is true, see Section Two for the Undecided GTP. If the latter is true, look at each program of interest to see what courses would be best to take and still keep all options open. 

10.   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 if needed.