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Major-Field Requirements: Liberal Studies majors are required to take 60 credit hours, including at least 24 credits at the 300/400 level. The 60 credit hours are distributed as follows: 12 credit hours in each ofthree distribution areas (Social and Behavioral Sciences, Natural Sciences and Quantitative Literacy, Fine Arts and Humanities) and 24 elective credit hours. A grade of C or better must be earned in all courses used to fulfill requirements for the major. 1. DISTRIBUTION AREAS (36 HOURS): SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (12 CREDIT HOURS); Classes offered by the Departments of Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, the School of Communication, the School of Health Sciences, and the School of Social Work. NATURAL SCIENCES AND QUANTITATIVE LITERACY (12 CREDIT HOURS); Classes offered by the Departments of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. One class from a department not listed here may be substituted with the Director's permission. FINE ARTS AND HUMANITIES (12 CREDIT HOURS): Classes offered by the Departments of Art, English, History, Music, Philosophy and Comparative Religion, Theatre and Dance, and World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Major-Field Requirements: Liberal Studies majors are required to take 60 credit hours, including at least 24 credits at the 300/400 level. The 60 credit hours are distributed as follows: 12 credit hours in each ofthree distribution areas (Social and Behavioral Sciences, Natural Sciences and Quantitative Literacy, Fine Arts and Humanities) and 24 elective credit hours. A grade of C or better must be earned in all courses used to fulfill requirements for the major. 1. DISTRIBUTION AREAS (36 HOURS): SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (12 CREDIT HOURS); Classes offered by the Departments of Criminology, Anthropology, and Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, the School of Communication, the School of Health Sciences, and the School of Social Work. NATURAL SCIENCES AND QUANTITATIVE LITERACY (12 CREDIT HOURS); Classes offered by the Departments of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. One class from a department not listed here may be substituted with the Director's permission. FINE ARTS AND HUMANITIES (12 CREDIT HOURS): Classes offered by the Departments of Art, English, History, Music, Philosophy and Comparative Religion, Theatre and Dance, and World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
Admission Requirements
6+
Applicants must have Cumulative secondary school GPA equivalent to a 2.3 on the US grading scale for most programs. Other English language Requirements: TOEFL paper-based exam: 525; Successful completion of CSU's IELP (Intensive English Language Program) Advanced Level, with a grade of 80% or better and passing COMPASS ESL scores. Completion of English language studies (Level 112) from any of the ELS Language Centers. Achieve a score of C (Pass) or better on the Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE).
48 Months
Jan-2000
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