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CURRICULUM IN ANTHROPOLOGY
Department of Anthropology Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
Anthropology 2051, 2052, plus one of 3101, 3201 or 3301 9
Anthropology 4721, 4761, 4772, or 4775 3
Anthropology 4801 3
Anthropology 49952 1
Anthropology2 21
Total 37
College of Liberal Arts Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
English 1157, 1158 6
English Literature* 6
Foreign Language3 9
Geography 1001, 1002 or History 1001, 10024 6
Humanities (2000 level or above) 3
Arts* 3
Total 33
Non-College of Liberal Arts Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
Mathematics* 6
Sciences* 11
Computer Science 1000 or Sociology 2707 3-4
Total 20-21
Electives Cr. Hrs.
Non-Anthropology at 3000 level or above* 6
Approved electives 24
Total 30
Grand Total 120-121
*‑See General Course Requirements and Approved Electives in the Liberal Arts Section.
1 Fulfills oral competency requirement.
2 ‑At least six hours from area studies courses in anthropology, and at least nine additional hours from topics/theory courses in anthropology at the 4000-level or higher (excluding 4990). Students planning to continue in cultural anthropology, archaeology, physical anthropology, or linguistics should choose the needed additional six hours from courses appropriate to their specialization. No more than three credit hours at the 1000 level may count toward the major.
3 ‑The nine hours in foreign language must be in the same language. Alternatively, students may opt to take 12 hours in two foreign languages (six hours in each of two languages). If the 12-hour option is chosen, reduce approved electives by three hours; the remaining 27 hours of approved electives must then include three hours of 2000+ humanities.
4 Other courses may be substituted with approval of department.
5 ‑Fulfills computer science requirement. Three additional hours of statistics or computer sciences are strongly recommended for all majors.
Minor in Anthropology
Students who wish to secure a significant background in anthropology while majoring in another area may do so by earning 18 credit hours in anthropology courses, including both Anthropology 2051 and 2052 and at least nine hours at or above the 3000 level (exclusive of Anthropology 3896 and 4991). Successful completion of these requirements with an average of at least 2.0 in the minor will result in a minor in anthropology.
Honors in Anthropology
An honors program is available for qualified students who may be admitted by departmental action in the junior year. To secure admission a student must have an overall average of 3.25 and a 3.5 average in anthropology. The program requires successful completion of at least three hours of Arts and Sciences courses, completion of a 4000-level anthropology course on the honors level, the completion of an honors thesis, which involves earning six hours in Anthropology 3896, and the maintenance of an average of 3.6 in anthropology and 3.25 overall. The honors thesis is to be defended orally before a committee composed of the thesis director, another member of the anthropology faculty appointed by the department chair, and a representative of the honors program. Students planning to continue in graduate school are strongly advised to take the honors degree in anthropology.
CURRICULUM IN DRAMA AND COMMUNICATIONS
Students majoring in Drama and Communications may elect one of two options: General Drama or Communications.
GENERAL DRAMA OPTION
Department of Drama and Communications
Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
Drama and Communications 1005, 1100, 13001, 1800 10
Drama and Communications 2100, 2320 or 2380, 2800 8
Drama and Communications 3800, 4400, 4260 or 4450 or 4455 8
Drama and Communications electives 18
Total 44
College of Liberal Arts Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
English 1157, 1158 6
Literature* 6
Foreign Language** 9-12
Social Science electives* 12
Total 33-36
Non-College of Liberal Arts Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
Mathematics* 6
Science* 11
Computer Science 1000 3
Total 20
Electives Cr. Hrs.
Non-Drama and Communications (3000 level or above) 6
Approved electives* 17-14
Total 23-20
Grand Total 120
**‑See General Course Requirements and Approved Electives in Liberal Arts Section.
**‑The nine hours of foreign language must be in the same language. Students may, however, opt to take twelve hours in two foreign languages (six hours each of two languages.) With the twelve-hour option, there are three fewer hours of approved electives.
1‑Courses satisfies General Degree Requirement of oral competency. Students should expect that the Department of Drama and Communications may retain some or all work written or created as a classroom assignment.
Students electing the general drama option must satisfy the following requirements:
1. ‑A minimum of 45 hours in drama and communications, including Drama and Communications 1005, 1006, 1100, 1300, 2100, 2380, 3098, 4400, 4410, 4450 (or 4455).
2. ‑Twenty hours of electives in drama and communications, not including the required courses listed above. A student may choose an emphasis in acting, directing, design, costuming, or some aspect of technical theatre.
3. ‑At least six hours at the 3000 level or above in one subject outside the area of drama and communications.
COMMUNICATIONS OPTIONS
Department of Drama and Communications
Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
Drama and Communications 1110, 1600 6
Drama and Communications 2510 or 2550 3
Drama and Communications 4540, 46701, 4675 9
Drama and Communications electives 26
Total 44
College of Liberal Arts Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
English 1157, 1158 6
Literature* 6
Foreign Language** 9-12
Social Science electives* 12
Total 33-36
Non-College of Liberal Arts Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
Mathematics* 6
Science* 11
Computer Science 1000 3
Total 20
Electives Cr. Hrs.
Non-Drama and Communications (3000 level or above) 6
Approved electives* 17-14
Total 23-20
Grand Total 120
**‑See General Course Requirements and Approved Electives in Liberal Arts Section.
**‑The nine hours of foreign language must be in the same language. Students may, however, opt to take twelve hours in two foreign languages (six hours each of two languages). With the twelve-hour option, there are three fewer hours of approved electives.
1 ‑Course satisfies General Degree Requirement of oral competency. Students should expect that the Department of Drama and Communications may retain some or all work written or created as a classroom assignment.
Minors in Drama or Communications
The department offers two areas of concentration, each of which requires the completion of a minimum of 18 credit hours with a 2.0 grade-point average. Nine hours must be taken in residence at the University of New Orleans. Students must follow prerequisite requirements and should consult with an adviser before choosing electives.
Minor in Drama
Completion of Drama and Communications 1005, 1100, 1300, and 4400 plus six hours selected from Drama and Communications courses numbered 2000 or above.
Minor in Communications
Completion of Drama and Communications 1600, 2510 or 2550, 2770, and 4675 plus six hours selected from Drama and Communications courses numbered 2000 or above.
CURRICULUM IN ECONOMICS
(Bachelor of Arts Program)
Department of Economics Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
Economics 1203, 1204, 2221 9
Economics 3203, 3204 6
Economics 4261 or 4262 3
3000+ Economics Electives 9
Total 27
College of Liberal Arts Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
English 1157, 1158 6
English Literature* 6
History 1001, 1002 6
Foreign Language*1 9
Humanities (2000+) 3
Social Science Electives*2 18
Arts* 3
Total 51
Non-College of Liberal Arts Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
Mathematics 1115 or 1125, 23143 6
Science* 11
Computer Science* 3
Accounting 2100 3
Quantitative Methods-Business & Economics 2786, 2787 4
Total 27
Electives Cr. Hrs.
Non-Economics at 3000 level or above 6
Approved electives*3 9
Total 15
Grand Total 120
*‑See General Course Requirements and Approved Electives in Liberal Arts Section.
1 ‑The nine hours in foreign language must be in the same language. Alternatively, students may opt to take 12 hours in two foreign languages (6 hours in each of two languages). If the 12-hour option is chosen, reduce approved electives by 3 hours; the remaining 6 hours of approved electives must then include 3 hours of 2000+ Humanities.
2 ‑Must include at least six hours in sociology or psychology and 15 hours at the 2000 level or above.
3 ‑Students interested in pursuing graduate studies in Economics should take at least one year of calculus.
Students majoring in economics within the College of Liberal Arts must complete 30 hours in their major, 18 hours of which must be in courses numbered above 3000. A total of 18 hours must be elected from courses within the social sciences area, 15 of which must be in courses numbered above 2000. The foreign language and arts requirement will meet the humanities requirement. See subject requirements in catalog.
CURRICULUM IN ECONOMICS
Pre-Law Concentration
Department of Economics Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
Economics 1203, 1204, 2221 9
Economics 3203, 3204 6
Economics 4241, 4251, and 4261 or 4262 9
Economics Elective 3
Total 27
College of Liberal Arts Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
English 1157, 1158 6
English Literature* 6
English 4158 3
History 1001, 1002 6
Foreign Language*1 9
Arts* 3
Sociology 3
Political Science 2151, 2200 6
Drama and Communications 2650, 2660 or 4670 6
Total 48
Non-College of Liberal Arts Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
Mathematics 1115 or 1125, 2314 6
Science* 11
Computer Science* 3
Accounting 2100 3
Quantitative Methods–Business and Economics 2786, 2787 4
Psychology* 3
Total 30
Electives Cr. Hrs.
Drama and Communications, English, History,
Philosophy, Political Science or Sociology2 15
Grand Total 120
* ‑See General Course Requirements and Approved Electives in Liberal Arts Section.
1 ‑The nine hours in foreign language must be in the same language. Alternatively, students may opt to take 12 hours in two foreign languages (6 hours in each of two languages). If the 12-hour option is chosen, reduce approved electives by 3 hours.
2 ‑A list of recommended courses is available in the College Office. Six hours of these electives must be at or above the 3000 level.
Minor in Economics
Students wishing to minor may do so by completing the following required courses and electives in Economics with a minimum letter grade of C or better in each course: Economics 1203, 1204, and 2221 plus nine hours of electives from economics courses at the 3000 or higher level.
Honors in Economics
To graduate with University Honors and a major in Economics, the student must fulfill the usual requirements for a major, and
a. ‑maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 in economics courses and a 3.25 grade-point overall;
b. ‑complete at least six hours of honors coursework in economics;
c. ‑complete a senior honors thesis or project in Economics 3099. The thesis or project is to be determined by mutual agreement with the student, a faculty member who will supervise the project, and a departmental member of the University Honors Committee. The student will perform satisfactorily on an examination defending the thesis or project. Six hours of thesis credit must be completed.
Students are reminded that University General Degree Requirements include both an eight-hour sequence (including labs) of one science and three hours of another science. One of the sciences must be biology and the other one must be chemistry, geology, or physics.
The Arts requirement can be met by taking courses from the approved Fine Arts, Music, or Drama and Communications lists.
CURRICULUM IN ENGLISH
Department of English Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
English 1157, 1158 (or 1159) 6
English 2031, 2032, 22581, 2341, 2342, 4521 or 4522 18
English electives 21
Total 45
College of Liberal Arts Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
History 6
Foreign Language2 9
Arts* 3
Social Sciences (at least 3 hours outside History)* 6
Total 24
Non-College of Liberal Arts Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
Sciences* 11
Mathematics* 6
Total 17
Electives Cr. Hrs.
Non-English at 3000 level or above* 6
Approved electives* 28
Total 34
Grand Total 120
*‑See General Course Requirements and Approved Electives in Liberal Arts Section.
1 Satisfies General Degree Requirements of oral competency and, in conjunction with English 2031, 2032, 2341, and 2342, computer literacy.
2 The nine hours of foreign language must be in the same language. Students may, however, opt to take 12 hours in two foreign languages (six hours each of two languages). With the 12-hour option, there are three fewer hours of approved electives.
Core English requirements for English majors: See above
English Electives:
1. ‑One 4000-level American literature course (English 4030, 4031, 4032, 4033, 4034, 4045, 4091, 4092, or approved 4391).
2. ‑One 4000-level British literature course before 1660 (English 4401, 4421, 4501, 4516, 4601, 4616, 4621, or approved 4391).
3. ‑One 4000-level British literature course after 1660 (English 4701, 4702, 4715, 4716, 4801, 4802, 4807, 4808, 4815, or approved 4391).
4. ‑One 4000-level linguistics course (English 4280, 4281, 4282, 4283, 4284, 4285, 4286, or approved 4391).
5. ‑One 3000/4000-level course in the theory and practice of writing (English 4151, 4152, 4154, 4155, 4158, 4161, 4163, 4231, 4398, or approved 4391 or Journalism 3700).
6. ‑One 4000-level cross-cultural literature course (English 4070, 4093, 4230, 4370, 4376, 4378, 4390, 4913*, 4914*, 4915*, 4916*, 4917*, or approved 4391*). (*The department will list approved sections each semester.)
7. ‑One other 3000/4000-level course in English or journalism.
Optional Concentrations within the Major Program
The English Department offers courses in five concentrations: 1) creative writing, 2) professional writing, 3) linguistics, 4) English for pre-law students, and 5) comparative literature. Students interested in pursuing one of them should see the Coordinator of Undergraduate English for a list of relevant courses.
Honors in English
Available to qualified majors and non-majors, and open (but not limited) to students enrolled in University Honors.
Honors in English for English Majors
To graduate with honors in English, English majors must:
1. Fulfill the usual requirement for English majors.
2. ‑Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in English and 3.25 overall.
3. ‑Complete a minimum of nine semester hours in honors courses, which may include English 2199, 2299, and 2399.
4. ‑Successfully complete a six-hour thesis. With consent of the chair of the Department of English and the director of the University Honors Program, three hours of related course work taken prior to registration in English 3399 (Honors Thesis) may be counted toward the thesis.
5. ‑Perform satisfactorily in an oral examination on a senior thesis.
Honors in English for Non-Majors
To graduate With Honors in English, students not majoring in English must:
1. ‑Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in English courses and 3.25 overall.
2. ‑Complete a minimum of 12 semester hours in English courses approved by the department. At least six of the 12 hours must be in courses numbered 3000 or above.
3. ‑Complete a minimum of nine semester hours in honors courses, which may include English 2199, 2299, and 2399.
4. ‑Successfully complete a six-hour thesis. With consent of the chair of the Department of English and the director of the University Honors Program, three hours of related coursework taken prior to registration in English 3399 (Honors Thesis) may be counted toward the thesis.
5. ‑Perform satisfactorily in an oral examination on a senior thesis.
Minor in English
Eighteen hours in English tailored to the needs of the student as approved by the Coordinator of Undergraduate English:
1. ‑Six hours of English department literature courses numbered 2000 or above.
2. ‑Twelve additional hours of English courses numbered 2000 or above, nine of which must be at the 3000- or 4000-level.
3. ‑A minimum grade of C in each course taken for the minor.
Minor in Print Journalism
The College of Liberal Arts administers the Minor in Print Journalism in conjunction with Southern University in New Orleans. To earn this minor students must complete 18 credit hours. The 12 hours of required courses are: SUNO’s Journalism 241 or UNO’s Drama and Communications 1600; SUNO’s Journalism 242 or UNO’s Journalism 2700; SUNO’s Journalism 320; and SUNO’s Journalism 420 or UNO’s Journalism 3700. Six hours of electives must be selected from the following SUNO courses: Journalism 360, Journalism 425, Journalism 430, and Journalism 450.
CURRICULUM IN FINE ARTS
Students majoring in Fine Arts may elect one of two options: Studio Art or Art History.
Studio Art Option
Department of Fine Arts Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
Fine Arts 1011, 1012, 1014 9
Fine Arts 2201, 2202, 2300 9
Fine Arts 2400, 2600, 2700, 2800, 29001 9
Fine Arts Option2 12
Art History (3000 level or above) 6
Total 45
College of Liberal Arts Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
English 1157, 1158* 6
Literature* 6
Foreign Language* 9/12
Social Science electives* 12
Total 33/36
Non-College of Liberal Arts Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
Mathematics* 6
Computer Literacy*3 3
Sciences* 11
Total 20
Electives Cr. Hrs.
Non-Fine Arts at the 3000 level or above* 6
Approved electives* 16/13
Total 16/19
Grand Total 120
*‑All Non-College of Liberal Arts requirements, College of Liberal Arts requirements, and Elective requirements are identical to the General Course Requirements and Approved Electives in the Liberal Arts Section of the General Catalog. See Liberal Arts Section of the General Catalog.
1 ‑Three out of the five courses must be taken, one of which must be the introductory course in the chosen area of specialization (Fine Arts Option).
2 ‑Four courses; intermediate through senior project in the chosen area of specialization. Intermediate through advanced courses in areas of concentration fulfill the General Degree Requirement for Oral Competency.
3 ‑Any course in the sequence FA 2900-3903 also fulfills the General Computer Literacy Requirement.
Students electing the Studio Art option must complete satisfactorily the following:
1. ‑A minimum of 45 hours in Fine Arts including 1011, 1012, 1014, 2201, 2202, 2300, three of the following five: 2400 (photography), 2600 (sculpture), 2700 (painting), 2800 (printmaking), and 2900 (digital art); and six additional hours of art history at the 3000 or 4000 level.
2. ‑A 12-hour sequence of 3000-level courses in a studio area of specialization chosen from the following: photography, sculpture, painting, printmaking, or digital art. Courses within a studio area form a continuous sequence from the introductory level through senior project course (Fine Arts 2400 - 3403, 2600 - 3603, 2700 - 3703, 2800 - 3803, 2900 - 3903). No student may enroll in any level of a sequence who has not received a grade of C or better in the course of the previous level.
Students may expect that a limited number of class projects will be kept for display and for a permanent collection.
Art History Option
Department of Fine Arts Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
Fine Arts 1011, 1012 6
Fine Arts 2201, 2202 6
Art History Distribution 27
Fine Arts 32031 3
Total 42
College of Liberal Arts Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
English 1157, 1158* 6
Literature* 6
Foreign Languages2 12
Social Science electives* 12
Total 36
Non-College of Liberal Arts Course Requirements Cr. Hrs.
Mathematics* 6
Computer Literacy*3 3
Sciences* 11
Total 20
Electives Cr. Hrs.
Non-Fine Arts at the 3000 level or above* 6
Approved electives* 16
Total 22
Grand Total 120
*‑All Non-College of Liberal Arts requirements, College of Liberal Arts requirements (except foreign language), and Elective requirements are identical to the General Course Requirements and Approved Electives in the Liberal Arts Section of the General Catalog. See Liberal Arts Section of the General Catalog.
1 ‑FA 3203 fulfills the General Degree Requirement for Oral Competency.
2 ‑All twelve hours of the Foreign Language requirement must be in one language.
3 ‑FA 2900 through 3903 may fulfill the General Degree Requirement for Computer Literacy.
Students electing the Art History Option must complete satisfactorily the following:
1. ‑A minimum of 42 hours in Fine Arts including 1011, 1012, 2201, 2202.
2. ‑27 hours in art history courses at the 3000 level or above. These courses should be distributed among at least three of the following periods or areas: (1) Ancient through Medieval, (2) Renaissance through Baroque, (3) Eighteenth century through Contemporary, (4) Non-Western Art, and (5) Museum or Gallery internship. Independent Study in Art History, Fine Arts 3293 may not be used to satisfy this distribution requirement.
3. ‑Fine Arts 3203. Art History majors may not register for FA 3203 before having completed at least 24 hours at the 3000 level or above. FA 3203 fulfills the General Degree Requirement for Oral Competency.
Minors in Fine Arts
A minor in Fine Arts, Studio Art Option, requires that the student take a total of 18 credit hours in art studio courses including the following:
Freshman and Sophomore Years—Fine Arts 1011, 1012, 1014.
Junior Year—9 hours of studio art, 2000 level and above.
A C or better must be earned in each course. The courses may be taken as elective credits at any point in the undergraduate curriculum provided that the student adheres to prerequisites and course-level restrictions listed in the catalog.
A minor in Fine Arts, History Option, requires that the student take a total of 18 credit hours in art history courses including the following:
Freshman Year—Fine Arts 1010.
Sophomore Year—Fine Arts 2201, 2202.
‑Junior and Senior Years—9 hours of art history at 3000 level and above.
A C or better must be earned in each course. The courses may be taken as elective credits at any point in the undergraduate curriculum provided that the student adheres to prerequisites and course-level restrictions listed in the catalog.
Although Fine Arts 1010 is not a prerequisite to Fine Arts 2201 and 2202, it is suggested that it be taken first to serve as an introduction to the vocabulary of artistic form.
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