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Colleges of the Arts and Sciences Interdisciplinary Programs

Degree Planning Documents

General Education Requirements
My Four Year Planning Worksheet

The Colleges of the Arts and Sciences offers three Interdisciplinary Programs:
Middle Childhood Education
Personalized Study Program (PSP)
International Studies - The goals listed below for progress in the International Studies major are provided to give you a general idea of the number of hours and types of courses expected to be completed each year in order to maintain a four-year graduation plan. Each specialized track (for example, International Studies: International Relations and Diplomacy) has special requirements and prerequisites, which can be found on the department website.

First Year – 45 Degree Hours

NOTE: This is for INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAJORS. For Middle Childhood Education and PSP majors, please consult with an academic advisor.

  • Complete English 110
  • Foreign Language – Begin sequence autumn quarter
  • Math – Complete quantitative and logical skills, parts A and B
  • GEC – Complete 15-20 hours of Natural Science/Arts and Humanities/Social Science
  • Begin prerequisites for major/minor
  • Advising conferences - have met with your Arts and Sciences academic counselor and with your major advisor

Second Year – 90 Degree Hours

  • Complete second writing course
  • Foreign Language – Complete upper-level courses
  • Math – Complete quantitative and logical skills, part C
  • Complete 15-20 hours of Natural Science/Arts and Humanities/Social Science
  • Begin major/minor courses
  • Advising Conferences – have met with your Arts and Sciences academic counselor & Major advisers at least once

Third Year – 135 Degree Hours

  • 15-20 hours of Natural Science/Arts and Humanities/Social Science degree requirements completed
  • Continue Major/Minor
  • Advising conferences – have met with your Arts and Sciences academic counselor & Major advisers at least once

Fourth Year – 191 (minimum degree hours)

  • Complete remaining hours of Natural Science/Arts and Humanities/Social Science
  • Complete Major/minor
  • Be certain you have completed the 597 senior capstone course
  • Check for completion of all required degree hours (minimum of 191, will vary with each student)
  • Make sure you have at least 60 Upper Division hours (300 level and above)
  • Apply for graduation (with your Arts and Sciences academic counselor), 1 quarter prior to the quarter you anticipate to graduate. Preparing to Graduate.

Please note that this sample four-year plan is designed for students with math placement level R, N, M or L. Students who place at level S or T should consult with your Arts and Sciences academic counselor.