A candidate for the bachelor`s degree must complete at least 120
credits of college work with a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or
better. A candidate for a bachelor`s degree must fulfill the
requirements of an authorized major with a cumulative grade-point
average of 2.0 or better in the major and meet the general curricular
requirements of the Camden College of Arts and Sciences, University
College-Camden, or the School of Business-Camden. No exceptions are
made. The colleges recommend that the student complete the general
curricular requirements by the end of the second year (57 credits).
The general curricular requirements for the B.S. in medical
technology and nursing are specified in individual program
descriptions. The general curricular requirements for the B.S. in
accounting, finance, management, and marketing are specified in the
School of Business-Camden chapter of this catalog.
The general
curricular requirements are designed to improve students` ability to
think clearly and communicate effectively; to expand their awareness of
the history and variety of human achievements, experiences, values, and
modes of self-expression; and generally to enrich their sense of the
opportunities, responsibilities, and rewards of life in modern society.
To develop these skills and this broad acquaintance with the
various departments of human knowledge, students in the Camden College
of Arts and Sciences or University College-Camden, with the exception
of those listed above, are required to complete the following
curriculum:
1. Language Skills: 12 credits (9 if the W course is double- counted), as follows:
a. 6 credits in English Composition (50:350:101-102),
b. 3 credits in a foreign language at the 102 (Elementary II) level or higher,
c. 3 credits of a writing intensive course, either a
writing course offered by the English department (989:300, 301, 302,
303), or a course labeled "writing intensive" (indicated by a "W" in
the catalog) offered in any discipline. This course may be
double-counted to satisfy another requirement, if appropriate.
2. Quantitative Skills: 6 credits, as follows:
a. 3 credits in mathematics (640 courses only),
b. 3 additional credits in mathematics (640), computer science (198),
statistics (960), or from the following courses: 50: 730:201, 332, or
430; 50:790:391; 50:830:215; 50:920:301.
3. Ancient and Modern Heritages: 9 credits, as follows:
a. 3 credits in World Masterpieces (090:238),
b. 6 credits in history, philosophy, or religion (not including 730:201, 332, or 430).
4. Literature and Fine Arts: 6 credits, as follows:
a. 3 credits from the fine arts department (not including speech courses),
b. 3 credits in the Departments of English (350,
352, or 354) or Foreign Languages (not including courses devoted
primarily to the acquisition of a language).
5. Social
Sciences: 6 credits in anthropology (070), criminal justice (202),
economics (220), political science (790), psychology (830), sociology
(920), or urban studies (975). (No more than 3 credits can be taken in
any one discipline).
6. Diversity or Global Studies: 3 credits as follows:
a. 3 credits in a course, designated "D" in the
catalog, that explores the philosophical, theoretical, empirical, and
pragmatic bases of diversity in contemporary American society.
Diversity refers to multicultural differences within the United
States, including race, gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity,
religion, and social class.
or
b. 3 credits in a
course, designated "G" in the catalog, that focuses on societies,
languages, and cultures outside the English-speaking world, including
continental Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
7.
Natural Sciences: 6 credits in astronomy (100), biological sciences
(120, 130, 680, 760, 780, 990), chemistry (115, 160), geology (460), or
physics (750).
Courses required for major programs may count
toward completing both major and general curricular requirements, but
no course may be counted toward fulfilling two different categories of
the general curricular requirements.
Students with high school
admission deficiencies in foreign language or mathematics should
consult the "High School Entrance Courses" section of the Admission
chapter later in this catalog for information on completing these
requirements.
