Learning Outcomes
After completing any of the three tracks—applied human services, business studies, or health science—in the interdepartmental studies major, students will:
- possess the mathematical skills to present and understand data and to create probability models, or to design, analyze, and interpret research using a correlational design;
- understand how social and/or political issues shape economic behavior, or how key anthropological concepts assist in comprehending global or societal problems; and
- synthesize key concepts or techniques related to the track they are pursuing.
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in interdepartmental studies requires a minimum of 120 s.h., including at least 36 s.h. of work for the major (total semester hours required depends on the track). Students must maintain a grade-point average of at least 2.00 in all courses for the major and in all UI courses for the major. They also must complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences GE CLAS Core.
Students choose one of four tracks for the major: applied human services, business studies, health science, or an individualized plan of study. The individualized plan of study track is selective; students must apply and be admitted before they may declare it. The other three tracks are open; students may declare them without an application.
Students who choose the individualized plan of study track design their own major. Those who choose the applied human services track, business studies track, or health science track follow a preapproved study plan, which includes foundation courses and a selection of emphasis areas. The applied human services track offers three emphasis areas: aging services, community-based services, and corrections services. The business studies track offers four emphasis areas: organizational practice and perspectives, values and ethics, arts management, and technology and inquiry. The health science track offers four emphasis areas: aging, entrepreneurial, global health, and multidisciplinary science.
Interdepartmental studies students who earn a second major may count a maximum of two courses from the second major toward the interdepartmental studies major. There is no limit on the number of GE CLAS Core courses that can overlap between the two majors. Students who earn the major in interdepartmental studies may earn the major in global health studies as long as they select an emphasis in interdepartmental studies other than the global health emphasis in the health science track.
Students majoring in interdepartmental studies may earn certificates in other programs, departments, or colleges.
Interdepartmental studies students who earn minors in other departments or programs may not count courses from the minors toward the interdepartmental studies major. There is no limit on the number of GE CLAS Core courses that can overlap between the minors and the interdepartmental studies major.
The BA with a major in interdepartmental studies requires the following coursework.
- Applied Human Services Track
- Business Studies Track
- Health Science Track
- Individualized Plan of Study Track
Applied Human Services Track
Students in the applied human services track may not earn a minor in human relations. Students in this track may count courses that reside in another college outside the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) toward their residence requirement. For example, Department of Counselor Education courses (prefix CSED) offered through the College of Education will be accepted toward the CLAS residence requirement for students in the applied human services track.
The applied human services track requires 37–42 s.h. of work for the major. It provides a preapproved plan of study that combines a generalized psychology background with a choice of three emphasis areas: aging services, community-based services, and corrections services. Students who choose this track also have the option of proposing their own human services-related emphasis area to the faculty advisory committee.
Applied human services track students must complete foundation coursework (24–26 s.h.), one emphasis area (at least 12 s.h.), and a career preparation component (at least 1 s.h.). They must complete a minimum of 15 s.h. of work for the major at the University of Iowa. The Academic Advising Center advises applied human services track students; contact the center for more information about requirements.
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | 24-26 |
| Emphasis Area | 12-13 |
| Career Preparation Component | 1-3 |
Applied Human Services Track: Foundation Courses
Psychology Core
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| This course: | ||
| PSY:1001 | Elementary Psychology | 3 |
| One of these: | ||
| PSY:2811 | Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology I | 3 |
| STAT:1010 | Statistics and Society | 3 |
| STAT:1020/PSQF:1020 | Elementary Statistics and Inference | 3 |
| STAT:1030 | Statistics for Business | 4 |
Human Relations Core
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| CCCC:2220 | Foundations of Critical Cultural Competence | 3 |
| CSED:4197 | Citizenship in a Multicultural Society | 3 |
| Both of these: | ||
| CSED:4195 | Ethics in Human Relations and Counseling | 3 |
| CSED:4199 | Counseling for Related Professions | 3 |
Psychology Electives
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Three of these: | ||
| PSY:2301 | Introduction to Clinical Psychology | 3 |
| PSY:2401 | Introduction to Developmental Science | 3 |
| PSY:2501 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY:2601 | Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSY:2701 | Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience | 4 |
Aging Services Emphasis
Students who choose the aging services emphasis area may not earn the minor or Certificate in Aging and Longevity Studies.
Students who choose the aging services emphasis must complete the foundation component (3 s.h.), the elective component (9 s.h.), and the career preparation component (at least 1 s.h.).
Aging Services Emphasis: Foundation Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| This course: | ||
| ASP:1800/CSD:1800/NURS:1800/SSW:1800/TR:1800 | Aging Matters: Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
Aging Services Emphasis: Elective Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 9 s.h. from these: | ||
| ASP:2000/ARTS:2000/EDTL:2000/RHET:2000 | Big Ideas: Creativity for a Lifetime | 3 |
| ASP:2181/ANTH:2181/GHS:2181 | The Anthropology of Aging | 3 |
| ASP:2265/GHS:2265/RELS:2265 | Hard Cases in Healthcare at the End of Life | 3 |
| ASP:3135/GHS:3050/SSW:3135 | Global Aging | 3 |
| ASP:3150 | Psychology of Aging | 3 |
| ASP:3151/ANTH:3151/GHS:3151 | The Anthropology of the Beginnings and Ends of Life | 3 |
| ASP:3152/ANTH:3152/GHS:3152 | Anthropology of Caregiving and Health | 3 |
| ASP:3160 | Biology of Aging | 3 |
| ASP:3170 | Health and Aging | 3 |
| ASP:3400 | Film, Media, and Aging | 3 |
| ASP:3519/POLI:3519 | Politics of Aging | 3 |
| ASP:3740/MED:3740/NURS:3740 | End-of-Life Care for Adults and Families | 3 |
| ASP:3786/SSW:3786 | Death/Dying: Issues Across the Life Span | 3-4 |
| ASP:4165/CSD:4165 | Communication Disorders and Aging | 2 |
| ASP:4470/HHP:4470 | Physiology of Aging | 3 |
| CW:3107/INTD:3107 | Creative Writing for the Health Professions | 3 |
| PSY:2930 | Abnormal Psychology: Health Professions | 3 |
Aging Services Emphasis: Career Preparation Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these (at least 1 s.h.): | ||
| INTD:4099 | Interdepartmental Studies Practicum | arr. |
| CCP:1201 | Academic Internship | 1-3 |
| CCP:1301 | Communication for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1302 | Office Etiquette for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1303 | Successful Teamwork for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1306 | UI STEP: Student to Employed Professional | 2 |
| CCP:2001 | Graduate Admissions 101 | 1 |
| CCP:2004 | Internships: Search, Secure, and Succeed | 1 |
| CCP:3102 | Job Search Essentials | 1-3 |
| CCP:3104 | Defining Your Career Path | 2 |
| CCP:3105 | Transitioning from Campus to the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:3107 | Social Media for Your Job Search | 1 |
| LS:2002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 1: Leadership in Practice | 3 |
| LS:2013 | Strengths-Based Leadership | 1 |
| LS:3002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 2: Leadership in Action | 3 |
Community-Based Services Emphasis
Students who choose the community-based services emphasis complete the elective component (12 s.h.) and the career preparation component (at least 1 s.h.).
Community-Based Services Emphasis: Elective Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12 s.h. from these: | ||
| CSED:4110 | Psychology of Food and Mood | 3 |
| CSED:4113 | Sleep, Sleep Deprivation, and Sleep Disorders | 3 |
| CSED:4114 | Psychology of Body Modification and Self-Image | 3 |
| CSED:4130 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| CSED:4132 | Introduction to Addictions and Impulse Control Disorders | 3 |
| CSED:4140 | Foundations of Leadership for Community Agencies | 3 |
| CSED:4145/PSQF:4145 | Marriage and Family Interaction | 3 |
| CSED:4162/PSQF:4162 | Introduction to Couple and Family Therapy | 3 |
| CSED:4173 | Trauma Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| CSED:4174 | Positive Psychology | 3 |
| CSED:4175 | Motivational Interviewing | 3 |
| CSED:4178 | Microcounseling | 3 |
| CSED:4179 | Sexuality Within the Helping Professions | 3 |
| CSED:4180 | Topical Seminar for Helping Professionals | arr. |
| CSED:4185 | Introduction to Substance Abuse | 3 |
| CSED:4187/EDTL:4987 | Introduction to Assistive Technology | 3 |
| CSED:4193 | Individual Instruction - Undergraduate | arr. |
| CSED:4194 | Interpersonal Effectiveness | 3 |
| PSQF:1027 | Mindfulness Foundations in the Helping Professions | 3 |
| PSY:2930 | Abnormal Psychology: Health Professions | 3 |
| SSW:3712/NURS:3712 | Human Sexuality, Diversity, and Society | 1-3 |
| SSW:3729 | Substance Use and Abuse | 2-3 |
| SSW:3797 | Child Welfare Policy and Practice | 3 |
Community-Based Services Emphasis: Career Preparation Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these (at least 1 s.h.): | ||
| INTD:4099 | Interdepartmental Studies Practicum | arr. |
| CCP:1201 | Academic Internship | 1-3 |
| CCP:1301 | Communication for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1302 | Office Etiquette for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1303 | Successful Teamwork for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1306 | UI STEP: Student to Employed Professional | 2 |
| CCP:2001 | Graduate Admissions 101 | 1 |
| CCP:2004 | Internships: Search, Secure, and Succeed | 1 |
| CCP:3102 | Job Search Essentials | 1-3 |
| CCP:3104 | Defining Your Career Path | 2 |
| CCP:3105 | Transitioning from Campus to the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:3107 | Social Media for Your Job Search | 1 |
| LS:2002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 1: Leadership in Practice | 3 |
| LS:2013 | Strengths-Based Leadership | 1 |
| LS:3002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 2: Leadership in Action | 3 |
Corrections Services Emphasis
Students in the correction services emphasis area may not earn a major or a minor in sociology or in criminology, law and justice.
Students who choose the corrections services emphasis must complete the foundation component (3–4 s.h.), the elective component (9 s.h.), and the career preparation component (at least 1 s.h.). The elective component must include 6 s.h. earned in courses numbered 3000 or above.
Corrections Services Emphasis: Foundation Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| SOC:1010 | Introduction to Sociology | 3-4 |
| SOC:1030 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3-4 |
Corrections Services Emphasis: Elective Component
Students select 9 s.h. of electives from the following lists of lower-level and advanced courses, with a minimum of 6 s.h. from the advanced courses list.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Level Courses | ||
| Maximum of 3 s.h. from these: | ||
| ANTH:1101/IS:1101 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH:2100 | Anthropology and Contemporary World Problems | 3 |
| CRIM:1410 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| CRIM:1447 | Introduction to the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| CRIM:2210 | Iowa Criminal Justice Policy and Reform | 3 |
| CRIM:2430 | Comparative Criminal Justice Systems | 3 |
| CRIM:2460 | Policing in Modern Society | 3 |
| MGMT:2000 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| PSY:2930 | Abnormal Psychology: Health Professions | 3 |
| SOC:1022/SSW:1022 | Social Justice and Social Welfare in the United States | 3 |
| SOC:2810 | Social Inequality | 3 |
| Advanced Courses | ||
| At least 6 s.h. from these: | ||
| ANTH:3101/GWSS:3101 | Anthropology of Sexuality | 3 |
| CRIM:3110 | Communities and Crime | 3 |
| CRIM:3250 | Drugs, Deviance, and Social Control | 3 |
| CRIM:3260 | Immigration and Crime | 3 |
| CRIM:3350 | Life Course Criminology | 3 |
| CRIM:3415 | Global Criminology | 3 |
| CRIM:3416 | Race, Crime, and Justice | 3 |
| CRIM:3417 | Community Corrections | 3 |
| CRIM:3420 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| CRIM:3425/GWSS:3425 | Women, Crime, and Justice | 3 |
| CRIM:3437 | American Crime | 3 |
| CRIM:3450 | Criminal Legal System | 3 |
| CRIM:3600 | Crime and Public Policy | 3 |
| CRIM:4120 | Environmental Criminology | 3 |
| CRIM:4300 | Gender and Violence | 3 |
| CRIM:4400 | Internship in Criminal Justice and Corrections | 3 |
| CRIM:4410 | Treatment Interventions in Corrections | 3 |
| CRIM:4420 | Criminal Punishment | 3 |
| CRIM:4430 | Interpersonal Violence in Society | 3 |
| CRIM:4440 | Sociology of White-Collar Crime | 3 |
| CRIM:4450 | Juvenile Justice: A Sociolegal Perspective | 3 |
| CRIM:4460 | Sociology of Law | 3 |
| CRIM:4901 | Advanced Topics in Criminology, Law, and Justice | 3 |
| CSED:4176 | Child Abuse: Assessment, Intervention, and Advocacy | 3 |
| GWSS:3005/SJUS:3005 | Practicum | 3-4 |
| SOC:3171 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
| SOC:3220 | Sociology of Mental Health | 3 |
| SSW:3796 | Family Violence | 2-3 |
Corrections Services Emphasis: Career Preparation Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these (at least 1 s.h.): | ||
| INTD:4099 | Interdepartmental Studies Practicum | arr. |
| CCP:1201 | Academic Internship | 1-3 |
| CCP:1301 | Communication for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1302 | Office Etiquette for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1303 | Successful Teamwork for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1306 | UI STEP: Student to Employed Professional | 2 |
| CCP:2001 | Graduate Admissions 101 | 1 |
| CCP:2004 | Internships: Search, Secure, and Succeed | 1 |
| CCP:3102 | Job Search Essentials | 1-3 |
| CCP:3104 | Defining Your Career Path | 2 |
| CCP:3105 | Transitioning from Campus to the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:3107 | Social Media for Your Job Search | 1 |
| LS:2002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 1: Leadership in Practice | 3 |
| LS:2013 | Strengths-Based Leadership | 1 |
| LS:3002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 2: Leadership in Action | 3 |
Business Studies Track
Students in the business studies track may not earn a business administration minor.
The business studies track requires 37–50 s.h. of work for the major. It provides a preapproved plan of study that combines a generalized business background with a choice of four emphasis areas: organizational practice and perspectives, values and ethics, arts management, and technology and inquiry. Students who choose this track also have the option of proposing their own business-related emphasis area to the faculty advisory committee.
Business studies track students must complete foundation coursework (at least 11 s.h.), business electives (at least 10 s.h.), one emphasis area (at least 15 s.h.), and the career preparation component (at least 1 s.h.). They must complete a minimum of 15 s.h. of work for the major at the University of Iowa. The Academic Advising Center advises business studies track students; contact the center for more information about requirements.
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | 11-15 |
| Business Electives | 10-12 |
| Emphasis Area | 15-20 |
| Career Preparation Component | 1-3 |
Business Studies Track: Foundation Courses
Foundational Math
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Both of these: | ||
| MATH:1005 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MATH:1010 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| Or one of these: | ||
| MATH:1020 | Elementary Functions | 4 |
| MATH:1340 | Mathematics for Business | 4 |
| MATH:1350 | Quantitative Reasoning for Business | 4 |
| MATH:1380 | Calculus and Matrix Algebra for Business | 4 |
| MATH:1440 | Mathematics for the Biological Sciences | 4 |
| MATH:1460 | Calculus for the Biological Sciences | 4 |
| MATH:1550 | Engineering Mathematics I: Single Variable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH:1850 | Calculus I | 4 |
Foundational Statistics
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| STAT:1020/PSQF:1020 | Elementary Statistics and Inference | 3 |
| STAT:1030 | Statistics for Business | 4 |
| STAT:2020 | Probability and Statistics for the Engineering and Physical Sciences | 3 |
| STAT:3510/IGPI:3510 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| STAT:4143/PSQF:4143 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3 |
Foundational Economics
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| ECON:1100 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 |
| ECON:1200 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 |
Business Studies Track: Business Electives
Students complete four electives (at least 10 s.h.) from the following list.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT:2100 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT:2200 | Managerial Accounting Analytics and Data Visualization | 3 |
| BAIS:3000 | Operations Management | 2 |
| CS:2420 | Analyzing Data for Informatics | 3 |
| CS:4400 | Database Systems | 3 |
| ENTR:1350 | Foundations in Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| FIN:3000 | Introductory Financial Management | 3 |
| MGMT:2000 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| MGMT:2100 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| MKTG:3000 | Introduction to Marketing Strategy | 3 |
| May include one of these: | ||
| BAIS:1500 | Business Computing Essentials | 2 |
| CS:1020 | Principles of Computing | 3 |
Organizational Practice and Perspectives Emphasis
Students who choose the organizational practice and perspectives emphasis must complete at least one course from each of the four components (speaking and writing, communication and media, cultural diversity, and entrepreneurship) for a total of 15 s.h. and one course from the career preparation component (at least 1 s.h.). The required 15 s.h. must include 9 s.h. earned in advanced courses. Advanced courses for each component are listed below.
Organizational Practice and Perspectives Emphasis: Speaking and Writing Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| At least one course from these or from the advanced courses: | ||
| CNW:1620 | Introduction to Creative Nonfiction | 3 |
| CNW:2680 | The Art and Craft of Creative Nonfiction | 3 |
| COMM:1112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM:1117 | Advocacy and Argument | 3 |
| COMM:1130 | The Art of Persuading Others | 3 |
| COMM:1816 | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
| COMM:2821/EDTL:2821 | Oral Interpretation | 3 |
| CW:1800 | Creative Writing Studio Workshop | 3 |
| CW:2100 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| CW:2870 | Fiction Writing | 3 |
| LING:1030/WRIT:1030 | English Words | 3 |
| RHET:2055 | Persuasion and Advocacy | 3 |
| RHET:2065 | Persuading Different Audiences: Launching a Successful Career | 3 |
| RHET:2070 | Persuasive Stories | 3 |
| RHET:2085 | Speaking Skills | 3 |
| RHET:2095 | Fundamental Strategies of Persuasion | 3 |
| RHET:2350 | Forensic Rhetoric | 3 |
| THTR:1140 | Basic Acting | 3 |
| THTR:2610/RHET:2610 | Acting for Success | 3 |
| Advanced Courses | ||
| INTD:3005/CW:3005/WRIT:3005 | Professional and Creative Business Communication | 3 |
| BUS:3800 | Business Writing | 3 |
| CLSA:3742/WRIT:3742 | Word Power: Building English Vocabulary | 3 |
| CNW:3600 | Issues in Creative Nonfiction | 3 |
| CNW:3630 | Advanced Nonfiction Writing | 3 |
| CNW:3632/WRIT:3632 | Prose Style | 3 |
| CNW:3633 | Personal Writing | 3 |
| CNW:3640 | Writing for Business | 3 |
| CW:3215/INTD:3300 | Creative Writing and Popular Culture | 3 |
| CW:3218/INTD:3200 | Creative Writing for New Media | 3 |
| CW:4745/WRIT:4745 | The Sentence: Strategies for Writing | 3 |
| CW:4760/WRIT:4760 | The Art of Revision: Rewriting Prose for Clarity and Impact | 3 |
| GWSS:3138/SJUS:3138 | Writing to Change the World | 3 |
| LING:3001 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
Organizational Practice and Perspectives Emphasis: Communication and Media Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| At least one course from these or from the advanced courses: | ||
| ANTH:1040/LING:1040 | Language Rights | 3 |
| ANTH:1401 | Language, Culture, and Communication | 3 |
| COMM:1170 | Communication Theory in Everyday Life | 3 |
| COMM:1174 | Media and Society | 3 |
| COMM:1305 | Understanding Communication: Social Scientific Approaches | 3 |
| COMM:1306 | Understanding Communication: Humanistic Approaches | 3 |
| COMM:1818 | Communication Skills for Leadership | 3 |
| COMM:1819 | Organizational Leadership | 3 |
| JMC:1100 | Introduction to Media Effects | 3 |
| JMC:1200 | Introduction to Media and Culture | 3 |
| JMC:1300 | Introduction to Journalism and Strategic Communication | 3 |
| JMC:1500 | Introduction to Social Media | 3 |
| JMC:2500 | Community Media | 3 |
| LS:1020 | Introduction to Leadership | 3 |
| Advanced Courses | ||
| CSED:4111 | Building Leadership and Success at Work | 3 |
| CSED:4140 | Foundations of Leadership for Community Agencies | 3 |
| ENGL:3182 | Digital Cultures and Literacies | 3 |
| EVNT:3154 | Foundations of Event Management | 3 |
| EVNT:3260 | Event Management Workshop | 3 |
| JMC:3530 | Social Media Marketing | 3 |
| JMC:3540/SPST:3181 | The Business of Sport Communication | 3 |
| JMC:3710 | Fundraising Fundamentals | 3 |
| RHET:3009/PBAF:3217/URP:3217 | Negotiation and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| SOC:4225 | The Social Psychology of Leadership | 3 |
Organizational Practice and Perspectives Emphasis: Cultural Diversity Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| At least one course from these or from the advanced courses: | ||
| AFAM:1020/AMST:1030 | Introduction to African American Culture | 3 |
| AFAM:1030 | Introduction to African American Society | 3 |
| AFAM:1250/RELS:1350 | Introduction to African American Religions | 3 |
| AFAM:2070/COMM:2069 | Black Television Culture | 3 |
| AFAM:2500 | Black Culture and Experience: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| AMST:1010 | Understanding American Cultures | 3 |
| ANTH:2165/AMST:2165/NAIS:2165 | Native Peoples of North America | 3 |
| CCCC:2220 | Foundations of Critical Cultural Competence | 3 |
| COMM:1898/LATS:1898 | Introduction to Latina/o/x Communication and Culture | 3 |
| DST:1101 | Introduction to Disability Studies | 3 |
| ENGL:1350 | Literature and Sexualities | 3 |
| GWSS:1001 | Introduction to Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies | 3 |
| GWSS:1002 | Diversity and Power in the U.S. | 3 |
| HIST:1040 | Diversity in History | 3 |
| HIST:2267/AFAM:2267 | African American History to 1877: From Slave Cabin to Senate Floor | 3 |
| HIST:2280/LATS:2280/ | Introduction to Latina/o/x Studies | 3 |
| JMC:2600 | Freedom of Expression | 3 |
| LING:2900 | Language, Gender, and Sexuality | 3 |
| MUS:1009 | Jazz Cultures in America and Abroad | 3 |
| MUS:1720 | History of Jazz | 3 |
| NAIS:1049/AMST:1049/HIST:1049 | Introduction to Native American and Indigenous Studies | 3 |
| POLI:1601 | Introduction to Social Media and Politics | 3 |
| POLI:1800 | Introduction to the Politics of Class and Inequality | 3 |
| RELS:1350/AFAM:1250 | Introduction to African American Religions | 3 |
| RELS:1810 | Happiness in a Difficult World | 3 |
| RHET:2135/SJUS:2135 | Rhetorics of Diversity and Inclusion | 3 |
| SOC:1310/GWSS:1310 | Gender and Society | 3 |
| SOC:2810 | Social Inequality | 3 |
| SOC:2830 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| SPAN:1700/LATS:1700 | Latina/o/x Literature in the United States | 3 |
| SPAN:2700/COMM:2800/IS:2700/LAS:2700/PORT:2700 | Introduction to Latin American Studies | 3 |
| Advanced Courses | ||
| ENGL:3455 | Jewish American Literature | 3 |
| HIST:4201/ASL:4201 | History of the American Deaf Community | 3-4 |
| HIST:4203 | Disability in American History | 3 |
| HIST:4216/LAS:4216 | Mexican American History | 3 |
| JMC:3165/AFAM:3925 | African Americans and the Media | 3 |
| RELS:3745/AFAM:3245 | Twentieth- and Twenty-first-Century African American Religion: Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter | 3 |
| SSW:3712/NURS:3712 | Human Sexuality, Diversity, and Society | 1-3 |
Organizational Practice and Perspectives Emphasis: Entrepreneurship Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| At least one of these (all are advanced courses): | ||
| ECON:3650 | Policy Analysis | 3 |
| ENTR:2000 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3 |
| ENTR:3100 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 |
| ENTR:3200 | Entrepreneurial Marketing | 3 |
| ENTR:3400 | Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation | 3 |
| ENTR:3500 | Social Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ENTR:3600 | E-Commerce Strategies for Entrepreneurs | 3 |
| ENTR:4000 | Topics in Entrepreneurship | 2-3 |
| ENTR:4200 | Entrepreneurship: Business Consulting | 3 |
| ENTR:4300 | Launching an Entrepreneurial Venture | 3 |
| ENTR:4400 | Managing the Growth Business | 3 |
| ENTR:4460 | Entrepreneurship and Global Trade | 3 |
| ENTR:4510/INTD:4510/THTR:4510 | Arts Leadership Seminar | 3 |
| MGMT:3500/ENTR:3595/MUSM:3500/NURS:3595/RELS:3700/SSW:3500 | Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness I | 3 |
| MGMT:3600/NURS:3600/RELS:3701/SSW:3600 | Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness II | 3 |
Organizational Practice and Perspectives Emphasis: Career Preparation Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these (at least 1 s.h.): | ||
| INTD:4099 | Interdepartmental Studies Practicum | arr. |
| CCP:1201 | Academic Internship | 1-3 |
| CCP:1301 | Communication for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1302 | Office Etiquette for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1303 | Successful Teamwork for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1306 | UI STEP: Student to Employed Professional | 2 |
| CCP:2001 | Graduate Admissions 101 | 1 |
| CCP:2004 | Internships: Search, Secure, and Succeed | 1 |
| CCP:3102 | Job Search Essentials | 1-3 |
| CCP:3104 | Defining Your Career Path | 2 |
| CCP:3105 | Transitioning from Campus to the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:3107 | Social Media for Your Job Search | 1 |
| LS:2002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 1: Leadership in Practice | 3 |
| LS:2013 | Strengths-Based Leadership | 1 |
| LS:3002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 2: Leadership in Action | 3 |
Values and Ethics Emphasis
Students who choose the values and ethics emphasis must complete at least two courses from each of the two components (values and theories, institutions and policies) for a total of 15 s.h. and one course from the career preparation component (at least 1 s.h.).
Values and Ethics Emphasis: Values and Theories Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| At least two of these: | ||
| JMC:2600 | Freedom of Expression | 3 |
| PHIL:1033 | The Meaning of Life | 3 |
| PHIL:1034 | Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness | 3 |
| PHIL:2402 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL:2435 | Philosophy of Law | 3 |
| POLI:1200 | Introduction to Political Behavior | 3 |
| POLI:1300 | Introduction to Political Thought and Action | 3 |
| POLI:3400 | Political Economy | 3 |
Values and Ethics Emphasis: Institutions and Policies Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| At least two of these: | ||
| CRIM:1410 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| CRIM:3450 | Criminal Legal System | 3 |
| PHIL:1401 | Matters of Life and Death | 3 |
| PHIL:2432 | Introduction to Political Philosophy | 3 |
| POLI:3101 | American Constitutional Law and Politics | 3 |
| POLI:3102 | The U.S. Congress | 3 |
| POLI:3111 | American Public Policy | 3 |
| POLI:3116 | The Presidency | 3 |
| POLI:3117/PBAF:3117 | Bureaucratic Politics and Public Administration | 3 |
| POLI:3120 | The Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| POLI:3121 | The Judicial Process | 3 |
| POLI:3202 | Political Psychology | 3 |
| SOC:2810 | Social Inequality | 3 |
Values and Ethics Emphasis: Career Preparation Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these (at least 1 s.h.): | ||
| INTD:4099 | Interdepartmental Studies Practicum | arr. |
| CCP:1201 | Academic Internship | 1-3 |
| CCP:1301 | Communication for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1302 | Office Etiquette for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1303 | Successful Teamwork for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1306 | UI STEP: Student to Employed Professional | 2 |
| CCP:2001 | Graduate Admissions 101 | 1 |
| CCP:2004 | Internships: Search, Secure, and Succeed | 1 |
| CCP:3102 | Job Search Essentials | 1-3 |
| CCP:3104 | Defining Your Career Path | 2 |
| CCP:3105 | Transitioning from Campus to the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:3107 | Social Media for Your Job Search | 1 |
| LS:2002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 1: Leadership in Practice | 3 |
| LS:2013 | Strengths-Based Leadership | 1 |
| LS:3002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 2: Leadership in Action | 3 |
Arts Management Emphasis
Students who choose the arts management emphasis must complete the administration component (6 s.h.), the history component (3 s.h.), the production component (3 s.h.), the elective component (3 s.h.), and one course from the career preparation component (at least 1 s.h.).
Arts Management Emphasis: Administrative Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Two of these: | ||
| ENTR:2000 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3 |
| THTR:3510/INTD:3510 | Introduction to Arts Management | 3 |
| THTR:4510/ENTR:4510/INTD:4510 | Arts Leadership Seminar | 3 |
Arts Management Emphasis: History Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| AMST:1075 | American Popular Music: Rock and Roll to 1980 | 3 |
| ARTH:1010 | Art and Visual Culture | 3 |
| ARTH:1020 | Masterpieces: Art in Historical and Cultural Perspectives | 3 |
| ARTH:1030 | Themes in Global Art | 3 |
| ARTH:1040 | Arts of Africa | 3 |
| ARTH:1050 | From Cave Paintings to Cathedrals: Survey of Western Art I | 3 |
| ARTH:1060 | From Mona Lisa to Modernism: Survey of Western Art II | 3 |
| ARTH:1070 | Asian Art and Culture | 3 |
| ARTH:1090 | Earthly Paradises: A Global History of Gardens | 3 |
| ARTH:1095/NAIS:1095 | Native American Art | 3 |
| COMM:1168 | Music and Social Change | 3 |
| DANC:2060 | Dance and Society in Global Contexts | 3 |
| DANC:3060 | Western Concert Dance History: Romantic to Contemporary | 3 |
| MUS:1009 | Jazz Cultures in America and Abroad | 3 |
| MUS:1066 | Introduction to Film Music | 3 |
| MUS:1302 | Great Musicians | 3 |
| MUS:1303 | Roots, Rock, and Rap: A History of Popular Music | 3 |
| MUS:1310 | World Music | 3 |
| MUS:1720 | History of Jazz | 3 |
| MUS:1800 | World of the Beatles | 3 |
| MUS:2311/LAS:2311 | Music of Latin America and the Caribbean | 3 |
| MUSM:3001/ANTH:3001/EDTL:3001/SIED:3001 | Introduction to Museum Studies | 3 |
| MUSM:3120 | Museum Origins | 3 |
| THTR:1400 | Theatre and Society: Ancients and Moderns | 3 |
| THTR:1401 | Theatre and Society: Romantics and Rebels | 3 |
| THTR:1411 | Comedy and Society | 3 |
| THTR:2410 | History of Theatre and Drama I | 3 |
| THTR:2411 | History of Theatre and Drama II | 3 |
| THTR:3440/ENGL:3440 | American Drama Since 1900 | 3 |
Arts Management Emphasis: Production Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 3 s.h. from these: | ||
| ARTS:1010 | Elements of Art | 3 |
| ARTS:1020 | Elements of 3D Design | 3 |
| ARTS:1030 | Elements of Jewelry and Metal Arts | 3 |
| ARTS:1050 | Elements of Printmaking | 3 |
| ARTS:1060 | Elements of Digital Photography | 3 |
| ARTS:1080 | Elements of Sculpture | 3 |
| ARTS:1510 | Basic Drawing | 3 |
| ARTS:1520 | Design Fundamentals | 3 |
| DANC:1010 | Beginning Tap | 3 |
| DANC:1020 | Beginning Jazz | 3 |
| DANC:1030 | Beginning Ballet | 3 |
| DANC:1040 | Beginning Modern Dance | 3 |
| DANC:1090 | Dance Production | 3 |
| DANC:1120 | Continuing Jazz | 3 |
| DANC:1130 | Continuing Ballet | 3 |
| DANC:1140 | Continuing Modern Dance | 3 |
| DANC:2020 | Intermediate Jazz | 3 |
| DANC:2030 | Majors Intermediate Ballet | 3 |
| DANC:2040 | Majors Intermediate Contemporary Movement Practices | 3 |
| DANC:2085 | Introduction to African Caribbean Dance Practices | 3 |
| DANC:3030 | Major Ballet I | 3 |
| DANC:3040 | Major Contemporary Movement Practices I | 1-3 |
| DANC:3080 | Music Essentials for Dance | 3 |
| DANC:3530 | Major Ballet II | 1-2 |
| DANC:3540 | Major Contemporary Movement Practices II | 1-2 |
| MUS:1001 | Group Piano I: Non-Music Majors | 1 |
| MUS:1020 | Performance Instruction for Nonmajors | 1 |
| MUS:1160 | University Band | 1 |
| MUS:1165 | Hawkeye Marching Band | 1 |
| MUS:1166 | Large Pep Band | 1 |
| MUS:1176 | Voxman Chorale | 1 |
| MUS:1180 | Campus Symphony Orchestra | 1 |
| MUS:2020 | Lower Level Voice | arr. |
| MUS:2021 | Lower Level Piano | arr. |
| MUS:2022 | Lower Level Organ | arr. |
| MUS:2023 | Lower Level Violin | arr. |
| MUS:2024 | Lower Level Viola | arr. |
| MUS:2025 | Lower Level Cello | arr. |
| MUS:2026 | Lower Level String Bass | arr. |
| MUS:2027 | Lower Level Flute | arr. |
| MUS:2028 | Lower Level Oboe | arr. |
| MUS:2029 | Lower Level Clarinet | arr. |
| MUS:2030 | Lower Level Bassoon | arr. |
| MUS:2031 | Lower Level Saxophone | arr. |
| MUS:2032 | Lower Level Horn | arr. |
| MUS:2033 | Lower Level Trumpet | arr. |
| MUS:2034 | Lower Level Trombone | arr. |
| MUS:2035 | Lower Level Euphonium | arr. |
| MUS:2036 | Lower Level Tuba | arr. |
| MUS:2037 | Lower Level Percussion | arr. |
| MUS:2038 | Lower Level Jazz | 2 |
| MUS:3160 | Symphony Band/Concert Band | 1 |
| MUS:3163 | Iowa Steel Band | 1 |
| MUS:3170 | Kantorei | 1 |
| MUS:3172 | Camerata Singers | 1 |
| MUS:3174 | University Choir | 1 |
| MUS:3180 | Orchestra | 1 |
| MUS:3182 | Chamber Orchestra | 1 |
| MUS:3730 | Jazz Band | 1 |
| MUSM:3004 | Exhibition Planning | 3 |
| THTR:1140 | Basic Acting | 3 |
| THTR:2140 | Acting I | 3 |
| THTR:2215 | Theatre Technology | 3 |
| THTR:2301 | Playwriting I | 3 |
Arts Management Emphasis: Elective Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| ARTH:4081/MUSM:4081 | The Art Museum: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| ARTS:3400 | Grant Writing in the Arts | 3 |
| ENTR:3100 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 |
| ENTR:3200 | Entrepreneurial Marketing | 3 |
| INTD:3005/CW:3005/WRIT:3005 | Professional and Creative Business Communication | 3 |
| JMC:2600 | Freedom of Expression | 3 |
| MGMT:2100 | Introduction to Management (if not already used to fulfill foundation coursework requirement) | 3 |
| MGMT:3500/ENTR:3595/MUSM:3500/NURS:3595/RELS:3700/SSW:3500 | Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness I | 3 |
| MGMT:3600/NURS:3600/RELS:3701/SSW:3600 | Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness II | 3 |
| MUSM:3001/ANTH:3001/EDTL:3001/SIED:3001 | Introduction to Museum Studies | 3 |
| MUSM:3200/EES:3200 | Collection Care and Management | 3 |
| THTR:2610/RHET:2610 | Acting for Success | 3 |
Arts Management Emphasis: Career Preparation Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these (at least 1 s.h.): | ||
| INTD:4099 | Interdepartmental Studies Practicum | arr. |
| CCP:1201 | Academic Internship | 1-3 |
| CCP:1301 | Communication for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1302 | Office Etiquette for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1303 | Successful Teamwork for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1306 | UI STEP: Student to Employed Professional | 2 |
| CCP:2001 | Graduate Admissions 101 | 1 |
| CCP:2004 | Internships: Search, Secure, and Succeed | 1 |
| CCP:3102 | Job Search Essentials | 1-3 |
| CCP:3104 | Defining Your Career Path | 2 |
| CCP:3105 | Transitioning from Campus to the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:3107 | Social Media for Your Job Search | 1 |
| LS:2002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 1: Leadership in Practice | 3 |
| LS:2013 | Strengths-Based Leadership | 1 |
| LS:3002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 2: Leadership in Action | 3 |
Technology and Inquiry Emphasis
Students who choose the technology and inquiry emphasis must complete the applied technology component (6 s.h.), the analytics and research component (3 s.h.), the organizational communication component (6 s.h.), and one course from the career preparation component (at least 1 s.h.).
Technology and Inquiry Emphasis: Applied Technology Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Two of these: | ||
| ARTS:1020 | Elements of 3D Design | 3 |
| ARTS:1060 | Elements of Digital Photography | 3 |
| ARTS:1070 | Elements of Graphic Design | 3 |
| CS:1110 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| CS:1210 | Computer Science I: Fundamentals | 4 |
| CS:2110 | Programming for Informatics | 4 |
| CS:2230 | Computer Science II: Data Structures | 4 |
| DSGN:2500 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| DSGN:2600/UICB:2600 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| GEOG:3500/IGPI:3500 | Introduction to Environmental Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GHS:3037 | Technology to Improve Global Health | 3 |
| JMC:1500 | Introduction to Social Media | 3 |
| JMC:3610 | Graphic Design | 3-4 |
Technology and Inquiry Emphasis: Analytics and Research Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| CS:2210 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| POLI:1050/RELS:1050 | Big Ideas: Introduction to Information, Society, and Culture | 3 |
| PSQF:1075 | Educational Psychology and Measurement | 3 |
| SOC:2160 | Applied Statistics for Social Scientists | 3 |
| STAT:2010 | Statistical Methods and Computing | 3 |
| STAT:2020 | Probability and Statistics for the Engineering and Physical Sciences | 3 |
Technology and Inquiry Emphasis: Organizational Communication Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Two of these: | ||
| INTD:3005/CW:3005/WRIT:3005 | Professional and Creative Business Communication | 3 |
| INTD:3107/CW:3107 | Creative Writing for the Health Professions | 3 |
| INTD:3200/CW:3218 | Creative Writing for New Media | 3 |
| ARTS:3400 | Grant Writing in the Arts | 3 |
| BAIS:3400 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
| CNW:2730 | The Art and Craft of Science Writing | 3 |
| CNW:3640 | Writing for Business | 3 |
| COMM:1816 | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
| COMM:2011 | Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM:2057 | Introduction to Computer-Mediated Communication | 3 |
| RHET:2065 | Persuading Different Audiences: Launching a Successful Career | 3 |
| RHET:2610/THTR:2610 | Acting for Success | 3 |
| WRIT:1500 | Writing Commons: A Community of Writers | 1-3 |
Technology and Inquiry Emphasis: Career Preparation Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these (at least 1 s.h.): | ||
| INTD:4099 | Interdepartmental Studies Practicum | arr. |
| CCP:1201 | Academic Internship | 1-3 |
| CCP:1301 | Communication for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1302 | Office Etiquette for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1303 | Successful Teamwork for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1306 | UI STEP: Student to Employed Professional | 2 |
| CCP:2001 | Graduate Admissions 101 | 1 |
| CCP:2004 | Internships: Search, Secure, and Succeed | 1 |
| CCP:3102 | Job Search Essentials | 1-3 |
| CCP:3104 | Defining Your Career Path | 2 |
| CCP:3105 | Transitioning from Campus to the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:3107 | Social Media for Your Job Search | 1 |
| LS:2002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 1: Leadership in Practice | 3 |
| LS:2013 | Strengths-Based Leadership | 1 |
| LS:3002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 2: Leadership in Action | 3 |
Health Science Track
The health science track requires 38–43 s.h. of work for the major. It provides a preapproved plan of study that combines a generalized health background with a varied choice of emphasis areas: multidisciplinary science, entrepreneurial, aging, and global health. Students who choose this track also have the option of proposing their own health science-related emphasis area to the faculty advisory committee.
Health science track students must complete foundation coursework (at least 22 s.h.), one emphasis area (at least 15 s.h.), and the career preparation component (at least 1 s.h.). They must complete a minimum of 15 s.h. for the major at the University of Iowa. The Academic Advising Center advises health science track students; contact the center for more information about requirements.
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| Foundation Courses | 22-25 |
| Emphasis Area | 15 |
| Career Preparation Component | 1-3 |
Health Science Track: Foundation Courses
Students must complete at least 22 s.h. of foundation courses from the following.
Foundational Chemistry
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| CHEM:1070 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM:1110 | Principles of Chemistry I | 4 |
| One of these: | ||
| CHEM:1080 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM:1120 | Principles of Chemistry II | 4 |
Foundational Biology
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| BIOL:1140 | Human Biology: Nonmajors | 4 |
| BIOL:1141 | Human Biology: Health Professions | 4 |
| BIOL:1411 | Foundations of Biology | 4 |
Foundational Math and Statistics
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| MATH:1020 | Elementary Functions | 4 |
| MATH:1350 | Quantitative Reasoning for Business | 4 |
| MATH:1380 | Calculus and Matrix Algebra for Business | 4 |
| MATH:1440 | Mathematics for the Biological Sciences | 4 |
| MATH:1460 | Calculus for the Biological Sciences | 4 |
| MATH:1850 | Calculus I | 4 |
| STAT:1020/PSQF:1020 | Elementary Statistics and Inference | 3 |
| STAT:1030 | Statistics for Business | 4 |
| STAT:3510/IGPI:3510 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| STAT:4143/PSQF:4143 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3 |
Foundational Social Science
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| ANTH:1101/IS:1101 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH:2100 | Anthropology and Contemporary World Problems | 3 |
| PSY:1001 | Elementary Psychology | 3 |
| SOC:1010 | Introduction to Sociology | 3-4 |
| SOC:1030 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3-4 |
| SOC:1220 | Principles of Social Psychology | 3-4 |
Foundational Science Elective
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| ACB:3110 | Principles of Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BIOL:1412 | Diversity of Form and Function | 4 |
| HHP:1100 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| HHP:3105 | Anatomy for Human Physiology | 3 |
| MICR:2157 | General Microbiology | 3 |
| PSY:2701 | Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience | 4 |
| PSY:2975 | Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience | 3 |
Foundational Elective
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these: | ||
| HHP:1045 | Diversity and Inclusion in Healthy Living | 3 |
| HHP:1300 | Fundamentals of Human Physiology | 3 |
| HHP:2200 | Physical Activity and Health | 3 |
| HHP:2310 | Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| HHP:3400 | Applied Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| HHP:3500 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| HHP:3550 | Human Physiology with Laboratory | 5 |
| HHP:4440 | Physiology of Nutrition | 3 |
| NURS:1030 | Human Development and Behavior | 3 |
| PSY:2401 | Introduction to Developmental Science | 3 |
| PSY:2701 | Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience | 4 |
Multidisciplinary Science Emphasis
Students who choose the multidisciplinary science emphasis must complete 15 s.h. from the following list and the career preparation component (at least 1 s.h.).
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH:2164/GHS:2164 | Culture and Healing: An Introduction to Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH:2320/GHS:2320 | Origins of Human Infectious Disease | 3 |
| BIOL:2211 | Genes, Genomes, and the Human Condition | 3 |
| BIOL:2254 | Endocrinology | 3 |
| BIOL:2512 | Fundamental Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL:2723 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL:2753 | Introduction to Neurobiology | 3 |
| BMB:3110 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| BMB:3120 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I | 3 |
| BMB:3130 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II | 3 |
| CPH:1400 | Fundamentals of Public Health | 3 |
| CW:3107/INTD:3107 | Creative Writing for the Health Professions | 3 |
| MED:1100 | Introduction to Health Care Professions | 3 |
| MICR:2157 | General Microbiology (if not taken as foundational science elective) | 3 |
| MICR:3164 | Microbiology and Human Health | 4 |
| SOC:3510 | Medical Sociology | 3 |
| SRM:3020/INTD:3027 | Nutrition in Health and Performance | 3 |
| May include one of these: | ||
| CHEM:2210 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM:2230 | Organic Chemistry I for Majors | 3 |
| May include one of these: | ||
| CHEM:2220 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM:2240 | Organic Chemistry II for Majors | 3 |
| May include one of these: | ||
| CHEM:2410 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 3 |
| CHEM:2420 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Majors | 3 |
| May include one of these: | ||
| HHP:2310 | Nutrition and Health (if not used to fulfill foundation requirement) | 3 |
| HHP:4440 | Physiology of Nutrition (if not used to fulfill foundation requirement) | 3 |
| May include one of these: | ||
| PHYS:1511 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS:1611 | Introductory Physics I | 4 |
| May include one of these: | ||
| PHYS:1512 | College Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS:1612 | Introductory Physics II | 4 |
Multidisciplinary Science Emphasis: Career Preparation Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these (at least 1 s.h.): | ||
| INTD:4099 | Interdepartmental Studies Practicum | arr. |
| CCP:1201 | Academic Internship | 1-3 |
| CCP:1301 | Communication for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1302 | Office Etiquette for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1303 | Successful Teamwork for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1306 | UI STEP: Student to Employed Professional | 2 |
| CCP:2001 | Graduate Admissions 101 | 1 |
| CCP:2004 | Internships: Search, Secure, and Succeed | 1 |
| CCP:3102 | Job Search Essentials | 1-3 |
| CCP:3104 | Defining Your Career Path | 2 |
| CCP:3105 | Transitioning from Campus to the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:3107 | Social Media for Your Job Search | 1 |
| LS:2002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 1: Leadership in Practice | 3 |
| LS:2013 | Strengths-Based Leadership | 1 |
| LS:3002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 2: Leadership in Action | 3 |
Entrepreneurial Emphasis
Students who chose the entrepreneurial emphasis area may not earn the Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management.
Students who choose the entrepreneurial emphasis must complete 15 s.h. from the following list and the career preparation component (at least 1 s.h.).
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT:2100 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BUS:3800 | Business Writing | 3 |
| CNW:3640 | Writing for Business | 3 |
| ECON:3650 | Policy Analysis | 3 |
| ECON:3760 | Health Economics | 3 |
| ENTR:1350 | Foundations in Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ENTR:2000 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3 |
| ENTR:3100 | Entrepreneurial Finance | 3 |
| ENTR:3200 | Entrepreneurial Marketing | 3 |
| ENTR:3400 | Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation | 3 |
| ENTR:3500 | Social Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ENTR:3595/MGMT:3500/MUSM:3500/NURS:3595/RELS:3700/SSW:3500 | Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness I | 3 |
| ENTR:3600 | E-Commerce Strategies for Entrepreneurs | 3 |
| ENTR:3700 | Sustainable Product Innovation and Management | 3 |
| ENTR:4000 | Topics in Entrepreneurship | 2-3 |
| ENTR:4100 | International Entrepreneurship, Culture, and Social Impact | 1-3 |
| ENTR:4200 | Entrepreneurship: Business Consulting | 3 |
| ENTR:4300 | Launching an Entrepreneurial Venture | 3 |
| ENTR:4400 | Managing the Growth Business | 3 |
| ENTR:4460 | Entrepreneurship and Global Trade | 3 |
| ENTR:4510/INTD:4510/THTR:4510 | Arts Leadership Seminar | 3 |
| MGMT:2100 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| MGMT:3600/NURS:3600/RELS:3701/SSW:3600 | Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness II | 3 |
| MKTG:3000 | Introduction to Marketing Strategy | 3 |
Entrepreneurial Emphasis: Career Preparation Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these (at least 1 s.h.): | ||
| INTD:4099 | Interdepartmental Studies Practicum | arr. |
| CCP:1201 | Academic Internship | 1-3 |
| CCP:1301 | Communication for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1302 | Office Etiquette for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1303 | Successful Teamwork for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1306 | UI STEP: Student to Employed Professional | 2 |
| CCP:2001 | Graduate Admissions 101 | 1 |
| CCP:2004 | Internships: Search, Secure, and Succeed | 1 |
| CCP:3102 | Job Search Essentials | 1-3 |
| CCP:3104 | Defining Your Career Path | 2 |
| CCP:3105 | Transitioning from Campus to the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:3107 | Social Media for Your Job Search | 1 |
| LS:2002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 1: Leadership in Practice | 3 |
| LS:2013 | Strengths-Based Leadership | 1 |
| LS:3002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 2: Leadership in Action | 3 |
Aging Emphasis
Students who choose the aging emphasis area may not earn the Certificate in Aging and Longevity Studies or the minor in aging and longevity studies.
Students who choose the aging emphasis must complete 15 s.h. from the following list and the career preparation component (at least 1 s.h.).
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ASP:1800/CSD:1800/NURS:1800/SSW:1800/TR:1800 | Aging Matters: Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
| ASP:2181/ANTH:2181/GHS:2181 | The Anthropology of Aging | 3 |
| ASP:3135/GHS:3050/SSW:3135 | Global Aging | 3 |
| ASP:3150 | Psychology of Aging | 3 |
| ASP:3151/ANTH:3151/GHS:3151 | The Anthropology of the Beginnings and Ends of Life | 3 |
| ASP:3152/ANTH:3152/GHS:3152 | Anthropology of Caregiving and Health | 3 |
| ASP:3160 | Biology of Aging | 3 |
| ASP:3170 | Health and Aging | 3 |
| ASP:3519/POLI:3519 | Politics of Aging | 3 |
| ASP:3740/MED:3740/NURS:3740 | End-of-Life Care for Adults and Families | 3 |
| ASP:3786/SSW:3786 | Death/Dying: Issues Across the Life Span | 3 |
| ASP:5750/HMP:5750 | Medicare and Medicaid Policy | 3 |
| BIOL:3603 | Mechanisms of Aging | 3 |
| CW:3107/INTD:3107 | Creative Writing for the Health Professions | 3 |
Aging Emphasis: Career Preparation Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these (at least 1 s.h.): | ||
| INTD:4099 | Interdepartmental Studies Practicum | arr. |
| CCP:1201 | Academic Internship | 1-3 |
| CCP:1301 | Communication for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1302 | Office Etiquette for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1303 | Successful Teamwork for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1306 | UI STEP: Student to Employed Professional | 2 |
| CCP:2001 | Graduate Admissions 101 | 1 |
| CCP:2004 | Internships: Search, Secure, and Succeed | 1 |
| CCP:3102 | Job Search Essentials | 1-3 |
| CCP:3104 | Defining Your Career Path | 2 |
| CCP:3105 | Transitioning from Campus to the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:3107 | Social Media for Your Job Search | 1 |
| LS:2002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 1: Leadership in Practice | 3 |
| LS:2013 | Strengths-Based Leadership | 1 |
| LS:3002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 2: Leadership in Action | 3 |
Global Health Emphasis
Students who choose the global health emphasis area may not earn the Certificate in Global Health Studies or the minor in global health studies.
Students who choose the global health emphasis must complete 15 s.h. from the following list and the career preparation component (at least 1 s.h.).
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH:1046/GEOG:1046/GWSS:1046/SJUS:1046 | Environmental Politics in India | 3 |
| GHS:1181/CLSA:1181 | Ancient Medicine | 3 |
| GHS:1200/DST:1200/GRMN:1200/WLLC:1200 | Disabilities and Inclusion in Writing and Film Around the World | 3 |
| GHS:1290/AMST:1290/HIST:1290/NAIS:1290 | Native American Foods and Foodways | 3 |
| GHS:2000/ANTH:2103 | Introduction to Global Health Studies | 3 |
| GHS:2080/GWSS:2080 | The Cultural Politics of HIV-AIDS | 3 |
| GHS:2110/GEOG:2110 | Eight Billion and Counting: Introduction to Population Dynamics | 3 |
| GHS:2164/ANTH:2164 | Culture and Healing: An Introduction to Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| GHS:2181/ANTH:2181/ASP:2181 | The Anthropology of Aging | 3 |
| GHS:2182/ANTH:2182 | Africa: Health and Society | 3 |
| GHS:2265/ASP:2265/RELS:2265 | Hard Cases in Healthcare at the End of Life | 3 |
| GHS:2260/RELS:2260 | Hard Cases in Healthcare at the Beginning of Life | 3 |
| GHS:2320/ANTH:2320 | Origins of Human Infectious Disease | 3 |
| GHS:2415/PHIL:2415 | Bioethics | 3 |
| GHS:2650/GWSS:2650 | Global Reproduction | 3 |
| GHS:2770/AFAM:2770/SOC:2770 | Black and White Community Politics | 3 |
| GHS:3010/IGPI:3011 | Identifying and Developing a Global Health Project | 3 |
| GHS:3015/GWSS:3010 | Transnational Sexualities | 3 |
| GHS:3030/CPH:3240 | Global Health Today (only one enrollment may count toward major) | 1 |
| GHS:3035 | Engaging in Global Health | 1 |
| GHS:3036 | Ethics, Politics, and Global Health | 3 |
| GHS:3050/ASP:3135/SSW:3135 | Global Aging | 3 |
| GHS:3060 | Studies in Complementary and Alternative Medicine | 3 |
| GHS:3070/GEOG:3070 | Hungry Planet: Global Geographies of Food | 3 |
| GHS:3105/CLSA:3105/GWSS:3105/WLLC:3105 | Contraception Across Time and Cultures | 3 |
| GHS:3110/ANTH:3110/NAIS:3110 | Colonialism and Indigenous Health Equity | 3 |
| GHS:3111/GEOG:3110 | Geography of Health | 3 |
| GHS:3113/ANTH:3113/ASIA:3561/RELS:3580 | Religion and Healing | 3 |
| GHS:3120 | Global Maternal and Child Health | 3 |
| GHS:3150/CBH:3150/JMC:3150 | Media and Health | 3 |
| GHS:3151/ANTH:3151/ASP:3151 | The Anthropology of the Beginnings and Ends of Life | 3 |
| GHS:3152/ANTH:3152/ASP:3152 | Anthropology of Caregiving and Health | 3 |
| GHS:3162/HIST:3162 | History of Global Health | 3 |
| GHS:3230 | Health Experience of Immigrants, Migrants, and Refugees | 3 |
| GHS:3300/GEOG:3300 | Envisioning Future Worlds: Sustainable Development and Its Alternatives | 3 |
| GHS:3325 | Global Epidemics | 3 |
| GHS:3327/GWSS:3326 | The Politics of Progress: NGOs, Development, and Sexuality | 3 |
| GHS:3500/CPH:3500 | Global Public Health | 3 |
| GHS:3508/HIST:3508/LAS:3508 | Disease and Health in Latin American History | 3 |
| GHS:3555/HIST:3755/IS:3555 | Understanding Health and Disease in Africa | 3 |
| GHS:3560 | Global Garbage and Global Health | 3 |
| GHS:3600 | Development in a Global Context I: Preparing for an Internship in Health, Gender, and Environment | 2 |
| GHS:3700 | Development in a Global Context II: Reflections on Real World Interventions | 1 |
| GHS:3720 | Contemporary Issues in Global Health (only one enrollment may count toward major) | 3 |
| GHS:3732/NURS:3732 | Global Health Nursing | 3 |
| GHS:3760/GEOG:3760 | Hazards and Society | 3 |
| GHS:3780/GEOG:3780/HIST:3240/POLI:3431 | U.S. Energy Policy in Global Context | 3 |
| GHS:3850/HHP:3850 | Promoting Health Globally | 3 |
| GHS:4000 | Global Health Studies Service Learning: Local Health is Global Health | 4 |
| GHS:4001 | Social Entrepreneurship and Global Health | 3 |
| GHS:4002 | Working in Global Health | 3 |
| GHS:4003 | Case Studies in Global Health Inequities | 3 |
| GHS:4100 | Topics in Global Health | 1-3 |
| GHS:4140/ANTH:4140/CBH:4140/GWSS:4140 | Feminist Activism and Global Health | 3 |
| GHS:4150/GEOG:4150/IGPI:4150 | Health and Environment: GIS Applications | 3 |
| GHS:4205/SPAN:4205 | Culture, Language, and Health | 3 |
| GHS:4260/OEH:4260 | Global Water and Health | 3 |
| GHS:4530/CPH:4220/OEH:4530 | Global Road Safety | 3 |
| GHS:4770/AFAM:4770/GEOG:4770 | Environmental Justice | 3 |
| GHS:4990 | Independent Project in Global Health (only one enrollment may count toward major) | arr. |
Global Health Emphasis: Career Preparation Component
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| One of these (at least 1 s.h.): | ||
| INTD:4099 | Interdepartmental Studies Practicum | arr. |
| CCP:1201 | Academic Internship | 1-3 |
| CCP:1301 | Communication for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1302 | Office Etiquette for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1303 | Successful Teamwork for the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:1306 | UI STEP: Student to Employed Professional | 2 |
| CCP:2001 | Graduate Admissions 101 | 1 |
| CCP:2004 | Internships: Search, Secure, and Succeed | 1 |
| CCP:3102 | Job Search Essentials | 1-3 |
| CCP:3104 | Defining Your Career Path | 2 |
| CCP:3105 | Transitioning from Campus to the Workplace | 1 |
| CCP:3107 | Social Media for Your Job Search | 1 |
| LS:2002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 1: Leadership in Practice | 3 |
| LS:2013 | Strengths-Based Leadership | 1 |
| LS:3002 | Career Leadership Academy Part 2: Leadership in Action | 3 |
Individualized Plan of Study Track
The individualized plan of study track requires a minimum of 36 s.h. of work for the major, all taken at the University of Iowa. Students who choose this track build their own study plan, creating a unique major that speaks to interests across departments and that integrates varied approaches to a particular topic (e.g., aging studies, international business, children's studies, environmental issues, health issues).
Students must submit their study plan for approval. The plan must include an essay that provides a clear statement of the area of intellectual focus; the reasons for preferring the Interdepartmental Studies Program (ISP) to any departmental program; a concrete discussion of how the advanced courses relate to each other, to personal interests, and to the central focus of the study plan; a description of academic goals for the bachelor's degree; a list of advanced-level coursework already completed; a list of advanced-level coursework planned for all remaining semesters; and a letter of support from a faculty mentor.
Each study plan is approved by the director of Interdepartmental Studies. If the director does not grant approval, the study plan may be returned to a student for revisions and resubmitted. In some cases, a student may be referred to an appropriate departmental major.
Once the study plan is approved, a student is required to follow the plan, taking the courses approved for it. A limited number of substitutions may be allowed, but only if they are clearly consistent with the area of intellectual focus in the approved study plan, and only if they are approved in advance by the ISP advisor. Unauthorized substitutions may be designated as elective coursework.
Significant changes in the focus of a student's study plan require the submission and approval of a revised study plan. A student's academic advisor determines whether changes warrant a revised plan.
See the Interdepartmental Studies Program website for up-to-date information on the individualized plan of study track and rules for submission of study plans.
Students who choose the individualized plan of study track are advised by the ISP coordinator; they work closely with the Interdepartmental Studies Program while designing the study plan. Students who intend to submit a study plan should contact the ISP coordinator as early as possible.
Honors in the Major
Students have the opportunity to graduate with honors in the major; they usually complete the honors requirements of a particular department or program appropriate to their area of study. Students should initiate inquiries about graduating with honors in the interdepartmental studies major by contacting the Interdepartmental Studies Program (ISP) coordinator; they should inquire early in their junior year to allow time for foundation coursework. Students must submit an honors project approval form to the ISP coordinator.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences requires that students who earn honors in the major maintain a minimum University of Iowa cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.33 and a minimum major GPA of at least 3.33. Additional GPA standards and requirements are set by each department or program.
University of Iowa Honors Program
In addition to honors in the major, students have opportunities for honors study and activities through membership in the University of Iowa Honors Program. Visit Honors at Iowa to learn about the university's honors program.
Membership in the UI Honors Program is not required to earn honors in the interdepartmental studies major.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences GE CLAS Core requirements provide students with a broad foundation of knowledge and a focused practice of transferable skills necessary for a lifetime of learning.
GE CLAS Core courses are particularly valuable for students making the transition into the University of Iowa. They help students understand the academic expectations of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences while providing the knowledge and skills needed for more advanced work in the major.
All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences who wish to earn an undergraduate degree—Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), or Bachelor of Music (BM)—must complete the requirements of the GE CLAS Core.
GE CLAS Core Areas and Requirements
The GE CLAS Core has 11 required areas, grouped into three categories. Students must fulfill the requirements in each GE CLAS Core area. The requirements below are for students who entered the University of Iowa during summer 2023 or after. Students who entered during a previous semester are held to different requirements as indicated on a student's degree audit.
Communication and Literacy:
- Diversity and Inclusion: a minimum of 3 s.h.
- Interpretation of Literature: a minimum of 3 s.h.
- Rhetoric: a minimum of 4 s.h.
- World Languages: required credit varies by language (see "World Languages" below)
Sustainability:
Students complete this requirement by choosing an approved GE CLAS Core course that integrates Sustainability (with no additional semester hours) with a course from the Natural, Quantitative, and Social Sciences category or the Culture, Society, and the Arts category.
Natural, Quantitative, and Social Sciences:
- Natural Sciences: a minimum of 7 s.h.; must include one lab
- Quantitative or Formal Reasoning: a minimum of 3 s.h.
- Social Sciences: a minimum of 3 s.h.
Culture, Society, and the Arts:
- Historical Perspectives: a minimum of 3 s.h.
- International and Global Issues: a minimum of 3 s.h.
- Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts: a minimum of 3 s.h.
- Values and Culture: a minimum of 3 s.h.
Students may count transfer credit and/or credit by exam toward some GE CLAS Core requirements. See CLAS Core Policies for details regarding use of transfer credit, credit by exam, and other policies for how GE CLAS Core requirements may be fulfilled.
Communication and Literacy
Diversity and Inclusion
Courses in the Diversity and Inclusion area help to develop students’ recognition of their positions in an increasingly pluralistic world while fostering an understanding of social and cultural differences. Students reflect critically on their own social and cultural perspectives while increasing their ability to engage with people who have backgrounds or ideas different from their own. Students also explore the historical and structural bases of inequality and the benefits and challenges of diversity.
Transfer credit is not accepted for the Diversity and Inclusion requirement; students must complete this requirement with coursework taken at the University of Iowa.
All students must complete at least 3 s.h. of coursework in the Diversity and Inclusion area. The following courses are approved for the area.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AFAM:1020/AMST:1030 | Introduction to African American Culture | 3 |
| AFAM:1030 | Introduction to African American Society | 3 |
| AFAM:1130 | The History of African American Film | 3 |
| AFAM:1241/MUS:1741 | The Soundtrack of Black America | 3 |
| AFAM:2064/SOC:2064 | African American Families: Urban and Suburban | 3 |
| AFAM:2070/COMM:2069 | Black Television Culture | 3 |
| AFAM:2500 | Black Culture and Experience: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| AMST:2025 | Diversity in American Culture | 3 |
| ANTH:2151/GWSS:2151/IS:2151 | Global Migration in the Contemporary World | 3 |
| ANTH:2165/AMST:2165/NAIS:2165 | Native Peoples of North America | 3 |
| ARTS:2100 | Printmaking and Politics of Protest | 3 |
| ASIA:2222/GWSS:2222/WLLC:2222 | Women in Premodern East Asian Literature | 3 |
| CCCC:2220 | Foundations of Critical Cultural Competence | 3 |
| CINE:1195 | Video Games and Identity | 3 |
| CINE:1625 | Race, Gender, and Sexuality on Screen | 3 |
| CLSA:1415 | Ancient Origins of Religious Conflict | 3 |
| CLSA:2620/RELS:2620 | Sex and the Bible | 3 |
| CLSA:2800 | Race and Ethnicity in the Ancient Mediterranean World | 3 |
| COMM:1168 | Music and Social Change | 3 |
| COMM:1898/LATS:1898 | Introduction to Latina/o/x Communication and Culture | 3 |
| DANC:2065 | Performing Power/Performing Protest: The Body, Identity, and the Image | 3 |
| DANC:2085 | Introduction to African Caribbean Dance Practices | 3 |
| DST:1101 | Introduction to Disability Studies | 3 |
| EDTL:2670 | Peacebuilding, Singing, and Writing in a Prison Choir | 3 |
| EDTL:4900 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EPLS:1240 | Finding Your Path in Higher Education | 3 |
| GRMN:2600 | Witch Hunts in Fact and Fiction: A Global History of Exclusion | 3-4 |
| GRMN:2620/WLLC:2620 | Anne Frank and Her Story | 3-4 |
| GRMN:2675 | The Politics of Memory: Holocaust, Genocide, and 9/11 | 3-4 |
| GWSS:1001 | Introduction to Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies | 3 |
| GWSS:1002 | Diversity and Power in the U.S. | 3 |
| HHP:1045 | Diversity and Inclusion in Healthy Living | 3 |
| HHP:2280 | Cultural Competency and Health | 3 |
| HIST:1040 | Diversity in History | 3 |
| HIST:2267/AFAM:2267 | African American History to 1877: From Slave Cabin to Senate Floor | 3 |
| HIST:2268/AFAM:2268 | African American History Since the Civil War | 3 |
| IS:2020 | World Events Today! | 3 |
| ITAL:2660 | The Italian American Experience | 3 |
| JMC:2500 | Community Media | 3 |
| JMC:2600 | Freedom of Expression | 3 |
| LATS:2280/HIST:2280 | Introduction to Latina/o/x Studies | 3 |
| LING:1070 | Language Attitudes: Is How You Sound How You Are Seen? | 3 |
| MATH:1210 | Diverse Perspectives in the Mathematical Sciences | 3 |
| NAIS:1290/AMST:1290/GHS:1290/HIST:1290 | Native American Foods and Foodways (GE status effective fall 2022; students with a first degree-seeking session of summer 2017 and beyond may use this course for the Diversity and Inclusion GE requirement) | 3 |
| PHIL:2425 | Sex, Marriage, Friendship, and the Law (GE status effective fall 2022; students with a first degree-seeking session of summer 2017 and beyond may use this course for the Diversity and Inclusion GE requirement) | 3 |
| POLI:1601 | Introduction to Social Media and Politics | 3 |
| POLI:1800 | Introduction to the Politics of Class and Inequality | 3 |
| POLI:1900 | Introduction to the Politics of Race | 3 |
| POLI:1950 | Introduction to the Politics of Religion | 3 |
| PSY:1501 | Everyone's a Little Bit Biased: The Science Behind Prejudice | 3 |
| RELS:1015 | Global Religious Conflict and Diversity | 3 |
| RELS:2000 | Engaging Religious Diversity for Leadership and Entrepreneurship (GE status effective fall 2022) | 3 |
| RELS:2330 | Wealth, Inequality, and Islam | 3 |
| RHET:2135/SJUS:2135 | Rhetorics of Diversity and Inclusion | 3 |
| SJUS:1001/GWSS:1003 | Introduction to Social Justice | 3 |
| SOC:1030 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3-4 |
| SOC:2830 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| SPAN:2050 | Spanish in the United States | 3 |
| SPST:1074/AMST:1074/GWSS:1074 | Inequality in American Sport | 3 |
| THTR:2320 | Playwriting in a Global World | 3 |
| THTR:2405 | Staging Americans: U.S. Cultures Through Theatre and Performance | 3 |
| THTR:2605/EDTL:2963 | Monsters, Victims, and Villains: Changing Perceptions | 3 |
| TRNS:2000 | Translation and Global Society | 3 |
| WLLC:1200/DST:1200/GHS:1200/GRMN:1200 | Disabilities and Inclusion in Writing and Film Around the World | 3 |
| WLLC:2001/ASIA:2001/FREN:2010/RUSS:2001/TRNS:2001 | Global Science Fiction | 3 |
| WRIT:2100 | Writing and Community Outreach | 3 |
Interpretation of Literature
Courses in the Interpretation of Literature area focus on the major genres of literature (short and long fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama), improving students' abilities to read and analyze a variety of texts. Small group discussions in these courses challenge students to think critically, to share insights, and to listen thoughtfully to the arguments of others.
All students must complete at least 3 s.h. of coursework in the Interpretation of Literature area. The following courses are approved for the area.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CLSA:1200 | Interpretation of Ancient Literature | 3 |
| ENGL:1200 | The Interpretation of Literature | 3 |
| FREN:1005 | Texts and Contexts: French-Speaking World | 3 |
| FREN:1007 | Nature/Ecology French Philosophy and Fiction | 3 |
| WLLC:1510/ASIA:1510 | Ghost Stories and Tales of the Weird in Premodern Chinese Literature | 3 |
Rhetoric
Rhetoric courses develop speaking, writing, listening, and critical reading skills and build competence in research, analysis, and argumentation.
All entering first-year students are required to complete RHET:1030 Rhetoric. Because rhetorical skills lay the foundation for further study at the University, most students register for RHET:1030 during their first year at Iowa.
Students who must enroll in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses as determined by their English proficiency evaluation must complete all ESL courses before they may register for RHET:1030 Rhetoric.
Students who have transfer credit in composition, speech, and argumentation but have not been granted an AA degree must complete the equivalent of RHET:1030 Rhetoric and often must take RHET:1040 Writing and Reading or RHET:1060 Speaking and Reading in addition to their transfer courses in composition and/or speech.
Each entering student's degree audit shows the course(s) that must be completed in order to fulfill the Rhetoric requirement.
The following courses are approved for the Rhetoric area.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RHET:1030 | Rhetoric | 4-5 |
| RHET:1040 | Writing and Reading | 3 |
| RHET:1060 | Speaking and Reading | 3 |
Transfer of Credit for Rhetoric
Transfer students who have been granted an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from an Iowa or Illinois community college or Waldorf College in Iowa have satisfied the Rhetoric requirement.
Transfer credit for students without an AA degree is evaluated as follows:
- transfer students who have completed composition I, composition II, and speech at another institution have satisfied the GE CLAS Core Rhetoric requirement of RHET:1030 Rhetoric;
- transfer students who have completed only composition I must complete RHET:1030 Rhetoric at the University of Iowa;
- transfer students who have completed composition I and speech must complete RHET:1040 Writing and Reading at the University of Iowa;
- transfer students who have completed only speech must complete RHET:1040 Writing and Reading at the University of Iowa;
- transfer students who have completed composition I and II or only composition II must complete RHET:1060 Speaking and Reading at the University of Iowa;
- for transfer students who have completed any other course at another institution that may be equivalent to RHET:1030 Rhetoric, the University of Iowa Office of Admissions examines the content of the course and decides on equivalency based on the content of that course, conferring with the Department of Rhetoric on the correct equivalency, if necessary.
World Languages
GE CLAS Core courses in World Languages provide the practice of important communication skills in a second language as well as the knowledge of the cultures in which the language is spoken. This in-depth study allows students to better understand how languages as a whole function, encouraging students to learn more about their own first language, including how it creates both inclusion and diversity. To fulfill the GE CLAS Core requirement in World Languages, students may choose one of the following options:
- complete four years of a single world language in high school; or
- achieve the fourth level of proficiency in a world language by completing the appropriate sequence of courses offered at the University of Iowa; or
- achieve the fourth level of proficiency by completing appropriate courses at another college or university or through approved study abroad courses; or
- achieve an equivalent score on a related Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or other approved college-level examination accepted by the University of Iowa and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (see Credit By Exam Options on the Office of Admissions website); or
- earn an equivalent score on both a UI written placement test and on a UI oral proficiency exam in a language taught at the University of Iowa (see World Languages Placement Test (WLPT) on the New Student Services website); or
- earn an equivalent score on a proficiency exam in a language that is not taught at the University of Iowa (see Proficiency Examinations for Languages Not Taught at UI on the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences website).
A fourth level of proficiency is equivalent to the successful completion of an intermediate II language course (or of a second-year second semester course, for example) as taught at the University of Iowa. Depending on a student's placement test results and the language taken, a student may need to take four semesters of a language, starting with a beginning course and ending with a second semester intermediate course. Other students may be able to start elsewhere in the language sequence and complete the GE World Language requirement by taking two or three courses. See "World Languages Placement Tests" under Placement Tests on the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences website.
Semester hours earned for these courses vary by language. Students should be sure to take the placement test for the language of interest and should be aware of the course sequence required to fulfill the GE requirement in World Languages for that particular language.
Once the World Languages requirement is completed, a student may earn up to an additional 8 s.h. of college credit while studying a world language. See Furthering Language Incentive Program (FLIP) on the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences website.
Students may use the following language course sequences to fulfill the World Languages requirement. To avoid duplication or regression, consult the appropriate language department before registering for courses.
American Sign Language
Courses in American Sign Language (ASL) are offered by the American Sign Language Program. The following sequence fulfills the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ASL:1001 | American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL:1002 | American Sign Language II | 4 |
| ASL:2001 | American Sign Language III | 4 |
| ASL:2002 | American Sign Language IV | 4 |
Students with previous knowledge of American Sign Language should consult the ASL program for placement.
Arabic
Courses in Arabic are offered by the Department of French and Italian. The following sequence fulfills the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB:1001 | Elementary Modern Standard Arabic I | 5 |
| ARAB:1002 | Elementary Modern Standard Arabic II | 5 |
| ARAB:2001 | Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic I | 5 |
| ARAB:2002 | Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic II | 5 |
Students with previous knowledge of Arabic should consult the department for appropriate placement.
Chinese
Courses in Chinese are offered by the Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures. For students without previous knowledge of Chinese, the department recommends the following sequence to fulfill the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHIN:1111 | First-Year Chinese: First Semester | 5 |
| CHIN:1112 | First-Year Chinese: Second Semester | 5 |
| CHIN:2101 | Second-Year Chinese: First Semester | 5 |
| CHIN:2102 | Second-Year Chinese: Second Semester | 5 |
Students may use varied combinations of Chinese language courses approved to fulfill the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Heritage learners and students who have studied Chinese abroad may be able to fulfill the requirement by substituting CHIN:2103 Accelerated Second-Year Chinese: First Semester and CHIN:2104 Accelerated Second-Year Chinese: Second Semester for CHIN:2101 and CHIN:2102. Consult the department for more information.
French
Courses in French are offered by the Department of French and Italian. For students without previous knowledge of French, the department recommends the following sequence to fulfill the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FREN:1001 | Elementary French I | 5 |
| FREN:1002 | Elementary French II | 5 |
| FREN:2001 | Intermediate French I | 5 |
| FREN:2002 | Intermediate French II | 5 |
Students may use varied combinations of French language courses approved to fulfill the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Those with previous knowledge of French may be able to fulfill the requirement by substituting FREN:1010 First-Year French Review for FREN:1001 and FREN:1002 in the sequence above. Some students may be evaluated as ready for FREN:2001 or FREN:2002. Consult the department for appropriate placement.
German
Courses in German are offered by the Department of German. For students without previous knowledge of German, the department recommends the following sequence to fulfill the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GRMN:1001 | Elementary German I | 4 |
| GRMN:1002 | Elementary German II | 4 |
| GRMN:2001 | Intermediate German I | 4 |
| GRMN:2002 | Intermediate German II | 4 |
Students may use varied combinations of German language courses approved to fulfill the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Those with previous knowledge of German may be able to fulfill the requirement by substituting GRMN:1010 First-Year German Review for GRMN:1001 and GRMN:1002 in the sequence above. Some students may be evaluated as ready for GRMN:2001 or GRMN:2002. Consult the department for appropriate placement.
The department also offers GRMN:2020 Intensive Intermediate German, which may be appropriate for students with strong language learning abilities or experience. The intensive course may be combined with other courses to create other sequences that may be used to fulfill the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Consult the department to identify an appropriate course sequence.
Greek
Courses in Greek are offered by the Department of Classics. Students without previous knowledge of Greek should fulfill the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement with the following sequence.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CLSG:1001 | Classical and New Testament Greek I | 5 |
| CLSG:1002 | Classical and New Testament Greek II | 5 |
| CLSG:2001 | Second-Year Greek I | 3 |
| CLSG:2002 | Second-Year Greek II | 3 |
Students with previous knowledge of Greek should consult the department for appropriate placement.
Italian
Courses in Italian are offered by the Department of French and Italian. Students without previous knowledge of Italian should fulfill the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement with the following sequence.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ITAL:1101 | Elementary Italian I | 5 |
| ITAL:1102 | Elementary Italian II | 5 |
| ITAL:2203 | Intermediate Italian I | 4 |
| ITAL:2204 | Intermediate Italian II | 4 |
Students with strong language learning abilities or a background in another Romance language may be able to complete the requirement by substituting ITAL:1103 Intensive Elementary Italian for ITAL:1101 and ITAL:1102 in the sequence above. Consult the department for appropriate placement.
Japanese
Courses in Japanese are offered by the Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures. For students without previous knowledge of Japanese, the department recommends the following sequence to fulfill the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| JPNS:1001 | First-Year Japanese: First Semester | 5 |
| JPNS:1002 | First-Year Japanese: Second Semester | 5 |
| JPNS:2001 | Second-Year Japanese: First Semester | 5 |
| JPNS:2002 | Second-Year Japanese: Second Semester | 5 |
Students may use varied combinations of Japanese language courses approved to fulfill the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Those with previous knowledge of Japanese should consult the department for appropriate placement.
Korean
Courses in Korean are offered by the Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures. For students without previous knowledge of Korean, the department recommends the following sequence to fulfill the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| KORE:1101 | First-Year Korean: First Semester | 4 |
| KORE:1102 | First-Year Korean: Second Semester | 4 |
| KORE:2101 | Second-Year Korean: First Semester | 4 |
| KORE:2102 | Second-Year Korean: Second Semester | 4 |
Students with previous knowledge of Korean should consult the department for appropriate placement.
Latin
Courses in Latin are offered by the Department of Classics. Students without previous knowledge of Latin should fulfill the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement with the following sequence. Students must take both CLSL:2001 and CLSL:2002 in order to fulfill the World Languages requirement. These courses require a similar knowledge of Latin, but one focuses on poetry and the other on prose. Other world languages permit a student to complete the last courses in the sequence to meet the GE CLAS Core requirement since the final course is more difficult than the previous ones. This is not true with the Latin sequence, and thus, both courses must be successfully completed.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CLSL:1001 | Elementary Latin I | 5 |
| CLSL:1002 | Elementary Latin II | 5 |
| CLSL:2001 | World of Cicero | 3 |
| CLSL:2002 | Golden Age of Roman Poetry | 3 |
Students with previous knowledge of Latin should consult the department for appropriate placement.
Portuguese
Courses in Portuguese are offered by the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Two sequences in Portuguese are approved to fulfill the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. All courses are open to entering first-year students.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PORT:2000 | Accelerated Elementary Portuguese | 5 |
| PORT:2500 | Accelerated Intermediate Portuguese | 5 |
Students may also substitute PORT:2010 Elementary Portuguese I and PORT:2015 Elementary Portuguese II for PORT:2000 in the sequence above.
Students with previous knowledge of Portuguese should consult the department for appropriate placement.
Russian
Courses in Russian are offered by the Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures. Students without previous knowledge of Russian should fulfill the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement with the following sequence.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RUSS:1111 | First-Year Russian I | 5 |
| RUSS:1112 | First-Year Russian II | 5 |
| RUSS:2111 | Second-Year Russian I | 4 |
| RUSS:2112 | Second-Year Russian II | 4 |
Students with previous knowledge of Russian should consult the department for appropriate placement.
Spanish
Courses in Spanish are offered by the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. For students without previous knowledge of Spanish, the department recommends the following sequence to fulfill the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPAN:1001 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| SPAN:1002 | Elementary Spanish II | 4 |
| SPAN:1501 | Intermediate Spanish I | 4 |
| SPAN:1502 | Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
Students may use varied combinations of Spanish language courses to fulfill the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Those with previous knowledge of Spanish may be able to fulfill the requirement by substituting SPAN:1003 Elementary Spanish Review for SPAN:1001 and SPAN:1002 in the sequence above.
The accelerated course SPAN:1503 Accelerated Intermediate Spanish, which combines SPAN:1501 and SPAN:1502, may be appropriate for some students.
The accelerated course SPAN:1505 Intermediate Spanish for Heritage Speakers may be appropriate for other students.
Students with previous knowledge of Spanish should take the language placement test in Spanish to help determine proper placement.
Swahili
Courses in Swahili are offered by the Department of French and Italian. The following sequence fulfills the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Each of these courses is open to entering first-year students.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SWAH:1001 | Elementary Swahili I | 4 |
| SWAH:1002 | Elementary Swahili II | 4 |
| SWAH:2001 | Intermediate Swahili I | 4 |
| SWAH:2002 | Intermediate Swahili II | 4 |
Students with previous knowledge of Swahili should consult the department for appropriate placement.
Other Course Sequences
A student who successfully completes a four-semester world language sequence that has not been approved for the GE CLAS Core may have the sequence substituted for a proficiency test to fulfill the GE CLAS Core requirement.
Students who complete a world language sequence this way should notify the department that offers the sequence; the department will contact Graduation Analysis in the Office of the Registrar, which will update a student's degree audit to show fulfillment of the World Languages requirement.
Sustainability
Courses in the Sustainability area focus on identifying concepts and terminology associated with sustainability and systems-thinking, investigating the interconnectedness of human and natural systems, and evaluating how students’ own actions affect and are affected by society’s ability to meet sustainability goals. Students also investigate institutional and/or cultural processes or natural systems processes.
Sustainability learning outcomes are integrated with the outcomes for another GE CLAS Core area so that one approved course satisfies this requirement without adding semester hours. Students complete this requirement by choosing one of the following courses that have been approved for Sustainability and another GE CLAS Core area.
Sustainability and Natural Sciences
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EES:1080/ENVS:1080 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3-4 |
| EES:1085/ENVS:1085 | Fundamentals of Environmental Science | 4 |
| EES:1400 | Natural Disasters | 3 |
| GEOG:1020 | The Global Environment | 3 |
| GEOG:1030 | Our Digital Earth | 3 |
Sustainability and Social Sciences
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH:2261 | Human Impacts on the Environment | 3 |
| GEOG:2013/BUS:2013/SUST:2013/URP:2013 | Introduction to Sustainability | 3 |
| SOC:1040 | Energy, Sustainability, and Society | 3 |
| URP:2020/PBAF:2020 | Environment and Society: Sustainability, Policy, and Politics | 3 |
Sustainability and Historical Perspectives
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EES:1115/ENVS:1115/GEOG:1115/HIST:1115 | The History of Oil | 3 |
Sustainability and International and Global Issues
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG:1070 | Contemporary Environmental Issues | 3 |
| POLI:1510 | International Politics of Environmental Issues | 3 |
| SPST:2170 | Sport and Globalization | 3 |
Sustainability and Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| TDSN:2210 | Introduction to 3D Design | 3 |
Natural, Quantitative, and Social Sciences
Natural Sciences
Courses in the Natural Sciences area explore the scope and major concepts of a scientific discipline. Students learn the attitudes and practices of scientific investigators: logic, precision, experimentation, tentativeness, and objectivity. In courses with a laboratory component, students gain experience in the methods of scientific inquiry.
All students must complete at least 7 s.h. of coursework in the Natural Sciences area, including at least one natural science lab component. The following courses are approved for the area; courses with a lab component are noted "(lab)."
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH:1301 | Human Origins | 3 |
| ASTR:1060/BIOL:1060/EES:1060 | Big Ideas: Origins of the Universe, Earth, and Life | 3 |
| ASTR:1070 | Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe (with lab 4 s.h.; without lab 3 s.h.) | 3-4 |
| ASTR:1079 | Introductory Astronomy Laboratory (lab only) | 1 |
| ASTR:1080 | Exploration of the Solar System (lab) | 4 |
| ASTR:1085 | Citizen Astronomy | 3 |
| ASTR:1771 | Fundamental Astronomy I: The Solar System and Exoplanets (lab) | 4 |
| ASTR:1772 | Fundamental Astronomy II: Evolution of Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe (lab) | 4 |
| BIOL:1140 | Human Biology: Nonmajors (lab) | 4 |
| BIOL:1141 | Human Biology: Health Professions (lab) | 4 |
| BIOL:1251 | How the Brain Works (and Why it Doesn't) | 3-4 |
| BIOL:1260 | Plants and Human Affairs | 2-3 |
| BIOL:1261 | Introduction to Botany (lab) | 4 |
| BIOL:1370 | Understanding Evolution (formerly Ecology and Evolution) | 3 |
| BIOL:1411 | Foundations of Biology (lab) | 4 |
| BIOL:1412 | Diversity of Form and Function (lab) | 4 |
| BIOL:2120 | Good Genes Gone Bad: Genetic Disorders of Notable Celebrities | 3 |
| CHEM:1050 | Chemistry of Our World | 3 |
| CHEM:1060 | Technology and Society Laboratory (lab only) | 1 |
| CHEM:1070 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM:1080 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM:1100 | Chemistry in Industry and the Economy | 3 |
| CHEM:1110 | Principles of Chemistry I (lab) | 4 |
| CHEM:1120 | Principles of Chemistry II (lab) | 4 |
| CHEM:1160 | Principles of Chemistry Lab (lab only) | 2 |
| EES:1030/CEE:1030 | Introduction to Earth Science (with lab 4 s.h.; without lab 3 s.h.) | 3-4 |
| EES:1031/CEE:1031 | Introduction to Earth Science Laboratory (lab only; students must have previously completed EES:1030/CEE:1030 without the lab) | 1 |
| EES:1040 | Evolution and the History of Life (with lab 4 s.h.; without lab 3 s.h.) | 3-4 |
| EES:1050 | Introduction to Geology (lab) | 4 |
| EES:1070 | Age of Dinosaurs (lab) | 4 |
| EES:1080/ENVS:1080 | Introduction to Environmental Science (with lab 4 s.h.; without lab 3 s.h.; not for students who have taken EES:1085 or ENVS:1085) | 3-4 |
| EES:1081/ENVS:1081 | Introduction to Environmental Sciences Laboratory (lab only) | 1 |
| EES:1085/ENVS:1085 | Fundamentals of Environmental Science (lab; not for students who have taken EES:1080 or ENVS:1080) | 4 |
| EES:1290 | Energy and the Environment | 3 |
| EES:1400 | Natural Disasters | 3 |
| GEOG:1020 | The Global Environment | 3 |
| GEOG:1021 | The Global Environment Lab (lab only) | 1 |
| HHP:1100 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| HHP:1110 | Human Anatomy Laboratory (lab only) | 1 |
| HHP:1300 | Fundamentals of Human Physiology | 3 |
| HHP:1400 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| HHP:2310 | Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| PCOL:2220 | Drug Use and Abuse | 3 |
| PHYS:1200 | Physics of Everyday Experience | 3 |
| PHYS:1400 | Basic Physics (with lab 4 s.h.; without lab 3 s.h.) | 3-4 |
| PHYS:1409 | Basic Physics Lab (lab only) | 1 |
| PHYS:1410 | Physics of Sound (with lab 4 s.h.; without lab 3 s.h.) | 3-4 |
| PHYS:1511 | College Physics I (lab) | 4 |
| PHYS:1512 | College Physics II (lab) | 4 |
| PHYS:1611 | Introductory Physics I (lab) | 4 |
| PHYS:1612 | Introductory Physics II (lab) | 4 |
| PHYS:1619 | Introductory Physics II Lab (lab only) | 1 |
| PHYS:1701 | Physics I (lab) | 4 |
| PHYS:1702 | Physics II (lab) | 4 |
Quantitative or Formal Reasoning
Courses in the Quantitative or Formal Reasoning area help develop analytical skills through the practice of quantitative or formal symbolic reasoning. Courses focus on presentation and evaluation of evidence and argument; understanding the use and misuse of data; and organization of information in quantitative or other formal symbolic systems, including those used in computer science, linguistics, mathematics, philosophy, and statistics.
All students must complete at least 3 s.h. of coursework in the Quantitative or Formal Reasoning area. Students also may fulfill this GE CLAS Core requirement by completing a course that lists an approved GE CLAS Core course as a prerequisite. The following courses are approved for the area.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COMM:1117 | Advocacy and Argument | 3 |
| CPH:1600 | Public Health Science: Inquiry and Investigation in Public Health | 3 |
| CS:1020 | Principles of Computing | 3 |
| CS:1110 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| CS:1210 | Computer Science I: Fundamentals | 4 |
| GEOG:1030 | Our Digital Earth | 3 |
| LING:1050 | Language and Formal Reasoning | 3 |
| MATH:1020 | Elementary Functions | 4 |
| MATH:1120 | Logic of Arithmetic | 4 |
| MATH:1250 | Mathematics for Arts and Humanities | 3 |
| MATH:1260 | PokeMath: The Mathematics of Pokemon Go | 3 |
| MATH:1340 | Mathematics for Business | 4 |
| MATH:1350 | Quantitative Reasoning for Business | 4 |
| MATH:1380 | Calculus and Matrix Algebra for Business | 4 |
| MATH:1440 | Mathematics for the Biological Sciences | 4 |
| MATH:1460 | Calculus for the Biological Sciences | 4 |
| MATH:1550 | Engineering Mathematics I: Single Variable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH:1850 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHIL:1636 | Principles of Reasoning: Argument and Debate | 3 |
| POLI:1050/RELS:1050 | Big Ideas: Introduction to Information, Society, and Culture | 3 |
| POLI:1700 | Introduction to Political Analysis | 3 |
| PSY:2811 | Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology I | 3 |
| STAT:1010 | Statistics and Society | 3 |
| STAT:1015/DATA:1015 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| STAT:1020/PSQF:1020 | Elementary Statistics and Inference | 3 |
| STAT:1030 | Statistics for Business | 4 |
| STAT:2010 | Statistical Methods and Computing | 3 |
Social Sciences
Courses in the Social Sciences area focus on human behavior and the institutions and social systems that shape and are shaped by that behavior. Courses provide an overview of one or more social science disciplines, their theories, and their methods.
All students must complete at least 3 s.h. of coursework in the Social Sciences area. The following courses are approved for the area.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH:1101/IS:1101 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH:1401 | Language, Culture, and Communication | 3 |
| ANTH:2100 | Anthropology and Contemporary World Problems | 3 |
| ANTH:2136 | Race, Place, and Power: Urban Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH:2261 | Human Impacts on the Environment | 3 |
| ASP:1800/CSD:1800/NURS:1800/SSW:1800/TR:1800 | Aging Matters: Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
| COMM:1170 | Communication Theory in Everyday Life | 3 |
| COMM:1174 | Media and Society | 3 |
| CPH:1400 | Fundamentals of Public Health | 3 |
| CRIM:1410 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| CSD:3117/LING:3117 | Psychology of Language | 3 |
| CSD:3118/LING:3118 | Language Acquisition | 1-3 |
| ECON:1100 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 |
| ECON:1200 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 |
| EDTL:2630 | Introduction to the Psychology of Music | 3 |
| GEOG:1090 | Globalization and Geographic Diversity | 3 |
| GEOG:2013/BUS:2013/SUST:2013/URP:2013 | Introduction to Sustainability (GE status effective summer 2022; students with a first degree-seeking session of summer 2011 and beyond may use this course for the Social Sciences GE requirement) | 3 |
| GEOG:2110/GHS:2110 | Eight Billion and Counting: Introduction to Population Dynamics | 3 |
| GEOG:2910 | The Global Economy | 3 |
| JMC:1100 | Introduction to Media Effects | 3 |
| LING:1010 | Language and Society | 3 |
| LING:1060 | Languages of the World | 3 |
| MUSM:3001/ANTH:3001/EDTL:3001/SIED:3001 | Introduction to Museum Studies | 3 |
| POLI:1100 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
| POLI:1200 | Introduction to Political Behavior | 3 |
| POLI:1300 | Introduction to Political Thought and Action | 3 |
| POLI:1400 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLI:1401 | Introduction to Russian Politics | 3 |
| POLI:1445 | Introduction to Asian Politics: China | 3 |
| POLI:1449 | Introduction to European Politics | 3 |
| POLI:1500 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| POLI:1501 | Introduction to American Foreign Policy | 3 |
| POLI:1600 | Introduction to Political Communication | 3 |
| POLI:2415/LAS:2415 | Latin American Politics | 3 |
| PSQF:2115 | Introduction to Counseling Psychology | 3 |
| PSY:1001 | Elementary Psychology | 3 |
| PSY:2301 | Introduction to Clinical Psychology | 3 |
| PSY:2401 | Introduction to Developmental Science | 3 |
| PSY:2601 | Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| SOC:1010 | Introduction to Sociology | 3-4 |
| SOC:1040 | Energy, Sustainability, and Society | 3 |
| SOC:1220 | Principles of Social Psychology | 3-4 |
| TR:1070 | Perspectives on Leisure and Play | 3 |
| URP:2020/PBAF:2020 | Environment and Society: Sustainability, Policy, and Politics | 3 |
Culture, Society, and the Arts
Historical Perspectives
Courses in the Historical Perspectives area help students comprehend the historical processes of change and continuity; develop the ability to generalize, explain, and interpret historical change; and understand the past in its own terms.
All students must complete at least 3 s.h. of coursework in the Historical Perspectives area. The following courses are approved for the area.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH:1201 | World Archaeology | 3 |
| ARTH:1010 | Art and Visual Culture | 3 |
| ARTH:1050 | From Cave Paintings to Cathedrals: Survey of Western Art I | 3 |
| ARTH:1060 | From Mona Lisa to Modernism: Survey of Western Art II | 3 |
| ARTH:1070 | Asian Art and Culture | 3 |
| ARTH:1090 | Earthly Paradises: A Global History of Gardens | 3 |
| ARTH:2320/CLSA:2226 | Ancient Art from the Great Pyramids of Egypt to the Colosseum in Rome | 3 |
| ARTH:2920 | Introduction to American Art | 3 |
| CLSA:1181/GHS:1181 | Ancient Medicine | 3 |
| CLSA:1830 | Greek Civilization | 3 |
| CLSA:1840 | Roman Civilization | 3 |
| EES:1115/ENVS:1115/GEOG:1115/HIST:1115 | The History of Oil | 3 |
| FREN:3120 | French Civilization | 3 |
| HIST:1010 | History Matters | 3 |
| HIST:1016 | The History That Made Our World | 3 |
| HIST:1101 | The Modern World | 3 |
| HIST:1261 | American History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST:1262 | American History 1877-Present | 3 |
| HIST:1401 | The West and the World: Ancient | 3 |
| HIST:1402 | The West and the World: Medieval | 3 |
| HIST:1403 | The West and the World: Modern | 3 |
| HIST:1601/ASIA:1601 | Civilizations of Asia: China from Origins to the 17th Century | 3 |
| HIST:1602/ASIA:1602 | Civilizations of Asia: China from the 17th Century to the Present | 3 |
| HIST:1604/ASIA:1604 | Civilizations of Asia: Japan | 3-4 |
| HIST:1606/ASIA:1606/RELS:1606 | Civilizations of Asia: South Asia | 3-4 |
| HIST:1607/ASIA:1607 | Civilizations of Asia: Korea | 3-4 |
| HIST:2461/CLSA:2461/RELS:2361 | Middle East and Mediterranean: Alexander to Suleiman | 3 |
| HONR:1610 | Honors Seminar in Historical Perspectives | 3 |
| ITAL:2550 | Images of Modern Italy | 3-4 |
| JMC:1200 | Introduction to Media and Culture | 3 |
| JPNS:2127/ASIA:2127/CLSA:2127 | Global Manuscript Cultures | 3 |
| MUS:1303 | Roots, Rock, and Rap: A History of Popular Music | 3 |
| MUS:2301 | History of Western Music I | 3 |
| MUS:2302 | History of Western Music II | 3 |
| PHIL:1033 | The Meaning of Life | 3 |
| PHIL:1034 | Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness | 3 |
| RELS:1001 | Judaism, Christianity, and Islam | 3 |
| RELS:1225/HIST:1025 | Medieval Religion and Culture | 3 |
| RELS:1250/HIST:1050 | Modern Religion and Culture | 3 |
| RELS:2930/COMM:2079 | Digital Media and Religion | 3 |
| RUSS:1531 | Slavic Folklore | 3 |
| RUSS:1532 | Traces of Ancient Russian Culture (IX-XVII Centuries): Vikings, Mongols, and Tsars | 3 |
| THTR:1400 | Theatre and Society: Ancients and Moderns | 3 |
| THTR:1401 | Theatre and Society: Romantics and Rebels | 3 |
| THTR:2410 | History of Theatre and Drama I | 3 |
| THTR:2411 | History of Theatre and Drama II | 3 |
| UICB:2190/ENGL:2901/HIST:2190 | The Book in Global History | 3 |
International and Global Issues
Courses in the International and Global Issues area focus predominantly on countries or issues outside the United States, encouraging students to understand contemporary issues from an international perspective. Students develop knowledge of one or more contemporary global or international issues, gain a greater awareness of varied international perspectives, and improve their skills of analysis and critical inquiry.
All students must complete at least 3 s.h. of coursework in the International and Global Issues area. The following courses are approved for the area.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH:1046/GEOG:1046/GWSS:1046/SJUS:1046 | Environmental Politics in India | 3 |
| ANTH:2100 | Anthropology and Contemporary World Problems | 3 |
| ANTH:2136 | Race, Place, and Power: Urban Anthropology | 3 |
| ARTH:1040 | Arts of Africa | 3 |
| FREN:1006 | Global Sports and National Cultures | 3 |
| FREN:1510 | Cultural Misunderstandings: France and U.S.A. | 3 |
| GEOG:1060 | Geography of Asia: From Japan to Pakistan | 3 |
| GEOG:1070 | Contemporary Environmental Issues | 3 |
| GEOG:1090 | Globalization and Geographic Diversity | 3 |
| GEOG:2910 | The Global Economy | 3 |
| GHS:2000/ANTH:2103 | Introduction to Global Health Studies | 3 |
| GRMN:2720/HIST:2420 | Germany in the World | 3-4 |
| HIST:1016 | The History That Made Our World | 3 |
| HIST:1403 | The West and the World: Modern | 3 |
| HIST:1601/ASIA:1601 | Civilizations of Asia: China from Origins to the 17th Century | 3 |
| HIST:1602/ASIA:1602 | Civilizations of Asia: China from the 17th Century to the Present | 3 |
| HIST:1604/ASIA:1604 | Civilizations of Asia: Japan | 3-4 |
| HIST:1606/ASIA:1606/RELS:1606 | Civilizations of Asia: South Asia | 3-4 |
| HIST:1607/ASIA:1607 | Civilizations of Asia: Korea | 3-4 |
| IS:2000 | Introduction to International Studies | 3 |
| IS:2560 | Global Food Migrations | 3 |
| ITAL:2770 | The Mafia and the Movies | 3 |
| LING:1040/ANTH:1040 | Language Rights | 3 |
| POLI:1400 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLI:1401 | Introduction to Russian Politics | 3 |
| POLI:1445 | Introduction to Asian Politics: China | 3 |
| POLI:1449 | Introduction to European Politics | 3 |
| POLI:1500 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| POLI:1501 | Introduction to American Foreign Policy | 3 |
| POLI:1510 | International Politics of Environmental Issues | 3 |
| POLI:2415/LAS:2415 | Latin American Politics | 3 |
| RELS:1130/HIST:1030 | Introduction to Islamic Civilization | 3 |
| RELS:2852/GWSS:2052 | Women in Islam and the Middle East | 3 |
| RUSS:1132 | Russia Today | 3 |
| RELS:2955/IS:2955 | Human Rights and Islam | 3 |
| RUSS:2050/WLLC:2050 | Women from an Unknown Land: The Fight for Independence | 3 |
| SPST:2170 | Sport and Globalization | 3 |
Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts
Courses in the Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts area provide students with opportunities to appreciate the arts and to analyze them within their historical and theoretical contexts. They also help students develop the analytic, expressive, and imaginative abilities necessary for understanding, appreciating, and creating art.
All students must complete at least 3 s.h. of coursework in the Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts area. The following courses are approved for the area.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AFAM:1240/MUS:1740 | The Art of Listening to Jazz | 3 |
| AMST:1800 | American Gothic: Film, Literature, and Popular Culture | 3 |
| ARTH:1010 | Art and Visual Culture | 3 |
| ARTH:1020 | Masterpieces: Art in Historical and Cultural Perspectives | 3 |
| ARTH:1030 | Themes in Global Art | 3 |
| ARTH:1040 | Arts of Africa | 3 |
| ARTH:1050 | From Cave Paintings to Cathedrals: Survey of Western Art I | 3 |
| ARTH:1060 | From Mona Lisa to Modernism: Survey of Western Art II | 3 |
| ARTH:1070 | Asian Art and Culture | 3 |
| ARTH:1095/NAIS:1095 | Native American Art | 3 |
| ARTH:2920 | Introduction to American Art | 3 |
| ARTS:1010 | Elements of Art | 3 |
| ARTS:1030 | Elements of Jewelry and Metal Arts | 3 |
| ARTS:1050 | Elements of Printmaking | 3 |
| ARTS:1080 | Elements of Sculpture | 3 |
| CERM:2010 | Ceramics I: Handbuilding | 3 |
| CHIN:1702 | Chinese Popular Culture | 3 |
| CINE:1100 | The Art of Smartphone Filmmaking | 3 |
| CINE:1602 | Introduction to Film Studies | 3 |
| CINE:1610 | Contemporary Cinema | 3 |
| CLSA:1010 | Hero, God, Mortal: Literature of Greece | 3 |
| CLSA:1020 | Love and Glory: The Literature of Rome | 3 |
| CLSA:1740/WRIT:1740 | Writing Strategies: Word Origins and Word Choice | 3 |
| CLSA:1809 | Ancient World on the Modern Screen | 3 |
| CLSA:2016 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
| CNW:1620 | Introduction to Creative Nonfiction | 3 |
| CW:1800 | Creative Writing Studio Workshop | 3 |
| DANC:1010 | Beginning Tap | 3 |
| DANC:1020 | Beginning Jazz | 3 |
| DANC:1025 | Beginning Hip Hop Dance | 3 |
| DANC:1030 | Beginning Ballet | 3 |
| DANC:1040 | Beginning Modern Dance | 3 |
| DANC:1110 | Continuing Tap | 3 |
| DANC:1120 | Continuing Jazz | 3 |
| DANC:1125 | Continuing Hip Hop Dance | 3 |
| DANC:1130 | Continuing Ballet | 3 |
| DANC:1140 | Continuing Modern Dance | 3 |
| DANC:2020 | Intermediate Jazz | 3 |
| DANC:2025 | Intermediate Hip Hop Dance | 3 |
| DANC:2029 | Intermediate Ballet for Nonmajors | 2 |
| DANC:2060 | Dance and Society in Global Contexts | 3 |
| EDTL:2122 | Creativity, Imagination, Play, and Human Development through the Arts | 3 |
| ENGL:1100 | City of Literature | 3 |
| FREN:4100 | French Cinema | 3-4 |
| GRMN:2275 | Scandinavian Crime Fiction | 3 |
| GRMN:2630 | German Cinema: Greatest Hits | 3-4 |
| GRMN:2666/WLLC:2666 | Pact with the Devil | 3 |
| GRMN:2785 | Cyborgs, Monsters, and the Uncanny | 3 |
| HONR:2992 | Classic Cult Cinema | 3 |
| ITAL:2440 | Italian Arts for International Success | 3 |
| MUS:1001 | Group Piano I: Non-Music Majors | 1 |
| MUS:1009 | Jazz Cultures in America and Abroad | 3 |
| MUS:1012 | Creativity in Music | 3 |
| MUS:1020 | Performance Instruction for Nonmajors | 1 |
| MUS:1066 | Introduction to Film Music | 3 |
| MUS:1301 | Concepts and Contexts of Western Music | 3 |
| MUS:1302 | Great Musicians | 3 |
| MUS:1310 | World Music | 3 |
| MUS:1720 | History of Jazz | 3 |
| MUS:1800 | World of the Beatles | 3 |
| MUS:2005 | Issues in Popular Music: Women Who Rock | 3 |
| MUS:2301 | History of Western Music I | 3 |
| MUS:2302 | History of Western Music II | 3 |
| MUS:2311/LAS:2311 | Music of Latin America and the Caribbean | 3 |
| PORT:2850/LAS:2850/SPAN:2850 | Brazilian Narrative in Translation | 3 |
| SCLP:2810 | Undergraduate Sculpture I | 3 |
| SPAN:1700/LATS:1700 | Latina/o/x Literature in the United States | 3 |
| SPAN:1800 | Writing and Writers from Latin America | 3 |
| TDSN:2210 | Introduction to 3D Design | 3 |
| THTR:1140 | Basic Acting | 3 |
| THTR:1400 | Theatre and Society: Ancients and Moderns | 3 |
| THTR:1401 | Theatre and Society: Romantics and Rebels | 3 |
| THTR:1412/DANC:1412 | The Arts in Performance | 3 |
| THTR:2301 | Playwriting I | 3 |
| THTR:2410 | History of Theatre and Drama I | 3 |
| THTR:2411 | History of Theatre and Drama II | 3 |
| TRNS:1240/CLSA:1040 | World Literature in Translation I | 3 |
| TRNS:1241 | World Literature: 1700 to Present | 3 |
Values and Culture
Courses in the Values and Culture area focus on how culture shapes the human experience and the role of values in society, with students asking fundamental questions regarding the human experience while exploring their own values and beliefs.
All students must complete at least 3 s.h. of coursework in the Values and Culture area. The following courses are approved for the area.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AMST:1010 | Understanding American Cultures | 3 |
| AMST:1154 | Food in America | 3 |
| AMST:2000 | Introduction to American Studies | 3 |
| ANTH:1101/IS:1101 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ARTH:1030 | Themes in Global Art | 3 |
| ARTH:1045 | Race and Art in America | 3 |
| ARTH:1095/NAIS:1095 | Native American Art | 3 |
| ARTS:2000/ASP:2000/EDTL:2000/RHET:2000 | Big Ideas: Creativity for a Lifetime | 3 |
| ASIA:2450 | India Beat: The Aesthetics and Politics of India Today | 3 |
| CHIN:1504 | Asian Humanities: China | 3 |
| CHIN:1800 | Chinese Calligraphy and Culture | 3 |
| CLSA:1340 | Magic in the Ancient World | 3 |
| CLSA:1875 | Ancient Sports and Leisure | 3 |
| CLSA:2016 | Classical Mythology | 3 |
| CLSA:2482/RELS:2182 | Ancient Mediterranean Religions | 3 |
| CLSA:2651/GWSS:2651 | Gender and Sexuality in the Ancient World | 3 |
| COMM:1174 | Media and Society | 3 |
| DANC:1150/LAS:1150 | Brazilian Culture and Carnival | 3 |
| EPLS:4180 | Human Relations for the Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| GRMN:2550/WLLC:2550 | Mardi Gras and More: Cultures of Carnival | 3-4 |
| GRMN:2618/WLLC:2618 | Film and Literature of the Holocaust | 3 |
| GWSS:1060/AMST:1060/ENGL:1410 | Sex and Popular Culture in America | 3 |
| HHP:2200 | Physical Activity and Health | 3 |
| HIST:1609/ASIA:1609 | India Now! Surveying the World's Largest Democracy | 3-4 |
| HIST:1708 | Civilizations of Africa | 3 |
| HONR:1670 | Values and Culture | 3 |
| ITAL:2550 | Images of Modern Italy | 3 |
| ITAL:2880 | Italian Food Culture | 3 |
| JMC:1500 | Introduction to Social Media | 3 |
| JPNS:1506 | Ghostly Japan | 3 |
| LATS:1700/SPAN:1700 | Latina/o/x Literature in the United States | 3 |
| LING:2900 | Language, Gender, and Sexuality | 3 |
| MUS:1009 | Jazz Cultures in America and Abroad | 3 |
| MUS:1720 | History of Jazz | 3 |
| MUS:2311/LAS:2311 | Music of Latin America and the Caribbean | 3 |
| NAIS:1049/AMST:1049/HIST:1049 | Introduction to Native American and Indigenous Studies | 3 |
| PHIL:1401 | Matters of Life and Death | 3 |
| PHIL:1861 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL:2402 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| POLI:1300 | Introduction to Political Thought and Action | 3 |
| RELS:1070 | Introduction to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament | 3 |
| RELS:1080 | Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| RELS:1130/HIST:1030 | Introduction to Islamic Civilization | 3 |
| RELS:1350/AFAM:1250 | Introduction to African American Religions | 3 |
| RELS:1404/ASIA:1040/HIST:1610 | Introduction to Asian Religions | 3 |
| RELS:1506/ASIA:1060/HIST:1612 | Introduction to Buddhism | 3 |
| RELS:1702 | Religion in America Today | 3 |
| RELS:1810 | Happiness in a Difficult World | 3 |
| RELS:1903 | Quest for Human Destiny | 3 |
| RELS:2852/GWSS:2052 | Women in Islam and the Middle East | 3 |
| RELS:2986 | Religion and Women | 3 |
| RHET:2070 | Persuasive Stories | 3 |
| RUSS:1082 | Youth Subcultures After Socialism | 3 |
| RUSS:1131/WLLC:1131 | Introduction to Russian Culture | 3 |
| RUSS:1132 | Russia Today | 3 |
| RUSS:1531 | Slavic Folklore | 3 |
| RUSS:1532 | Traces of Ancient Russian Culture (IX-XVII Centuries): Vikings, Mongols, and Tsars | 3 |
| RUSS:2100 | Russian Mindset: Sex, Business, and Politics | 3 |
| SOAS:1502/ASIA:1502/RELS:1502 | Asian Humanities: India | 3 |
| SOC:1310/GWSS:1310 | Gender and Society | 3 |
| SOC:2710 | The American Family | 3 |
| SOC:2810 | Social Inequality | 3 |
| SPAN:2901 | Diversity and Cultures in Spain | 3 |
| SRM:1070 | Recreation and Parks in the United States: Foundations and Impact | 3 |
| SRM:1072 | Leisure and the Liberal Arts | 3 |
| SSW:1022/SOC:1022 | Social Justice and Social Welfare in the United States | 3 |
| THTR:1411 | Comedy and Society | 3 |
| THTR:1412/DANC:1412 | The Arts in Performance | 3 |
Graduates in the applied human services, business studies, and health science tracks have career options in a variety of settings, including retirement homes, hospitals, health clubs, government agencies, insurance companies, and performing arts companies.
Students who create individualized plans of study stand out when they apply for jobs because their major emphasizes a unique set of strengths and interests. In addition, employers often are impressed by their enthusiasm and self-directed nature.
Many interdepartmental studies majors go on to graduate school.
The Pomerantz Career Center offers multiple resources to help students find internships and jobs.
Four-Year Graduation Plan
The Four-Year Graduation Plan is available only to Interdepartmental Studies Program (ISP) students in the individualized plan of study track. Students in the other ISP tracks work with their advisors to develop individual graduation plans.
The following checkpoints list the minimum requirements students must complete by certain semesters in order to stay on the university's Four-Year Graduation Plan. Courses in the major are those required to complete the major.
Before the seventh semester begins: an approved individualized plan of study, at least six courses in the plan of study, and at least 90 s.h. earned toward the degree.
Before the eighth semester begins: a total of at least nine courses in the plan of study.
During the eighth semester: enrollment in all remaining coursework in the major, all remaining GE CLAS Core courses, and a sufficient number of semester hours to graduate.
Sample Plans of Study
Sample plans represent one way to complete a program of study. Actual course selection and sequence will vary and should be discussed with an academic advisor. For additional sample plans, see MyUI.
Interdepartmental Studies, BA
Applied Human Services Track
Community-Based Services Emphasis
| Academic Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Any Semester | Hours | |
| GE CLAS Core: Sustainability a | ||
| Hours | 0 | |
| First Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY:1001 | Elementary Psychology b | 3 |
| ENGL:1200 or RHET:1030 |
The Interpretation of Literature or Rhetoric |
3 - 4 |
| GE CLAS Core: Diversity and Inclusion c | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: World Languages First Level Proficiency or elective course d | 4 - 5 | |
| CSI:1600 | Success at Iowa | 2 |
| Hours | 15-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major: lower-level psychology course | 3 | |
| ENGL:1200 or RHET:1030 |
The Interpretation of Literature or Rhetoric |
3 - 4 |
| GE CLAS Core: International and Global Issues c | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: World Languages Second Level Proficiency or elective course d | 4 - 5 | |
| Elective course e | 3 | |
| Hours | 16-18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Major: psychology core statistics course f | 3 - 4 | |
| Major: lower-level psychology course | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: Historical Perspectives c | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: World Languages Third Level Proficiency or elective course d | 4 - 5 | |
| Elective course e | 2 - 3 | |
| Hours | 15-18 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major: emphasis area course | 3 | |
| Major: lower-level psychology course | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: Natural Sciences without Lab c | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: World Languages Fourth Level Proficiency or elective course d | 4 - 5 | |
| Elective course e | 3 | |
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSED:4199 | Counseling for Related Professions | 3 |
| Major: emphasis area course | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: Values and Culture c | 3 | |
| Elective course e | 3 | |
| Elective course e | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSED:4197 or CCCC:2220 |
Citizenship in a Multicultural Society or Foundations of Critical Cultural Competence |
3 |
| Major: emphasis area course | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts c | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: Natural Sciences with Lab c | 4 | |
| Elective course e | 2 - 3 | |
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSED:4195 | Ethics in Human Relations and Counseling | 3 |
| Major: emphasis area course | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: Quantitative or Formal Reasoning (if not met by core course) c | 3 | |
| Elective course e | 3 | |
| Elective course e | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major: career preparation component | 1 - 3 | |
| Elective course e | 3 | |
| Elective course e | 3 | |
| Elective course (if needed) e | 3 | |
| Elective course (if needed) e | 3 | |
| Degree Application: apply on MyUI before deadline (typically in February for spring, September for fall) g | ||
| Hours | 13-15 | |
| Total Hours | 120-131 | |
- a
- Sustainability must be completed by choosing a course that has been approved for Sustainability AND for one of these General Education areas: Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Formal Reasoning; Social Sciences; Historical Perspectives; International and Global Issues; Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts; or Values and Culture.
- b
- Fulfills a major requirement and may fulfill a GE requirement.
- c
- GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.
- d
- Students who have completed four years of a single language in high school have satisfied the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Enrollment in world languages courses requires a placement exam, unless enrolling in a first-semester-level course.
- e
- Students may use elective courses to earn credit towards the total s.h. required for graduation or to complete a double major, minors, or certificates.
- f
- Choose from PSY:2811, STAT:1010, STAT:1020, STAT:1030.
- g
- Please see Academic Calendar, Office of the Registrar website for current degree application deadlines. Students should apply for a degree for the session in which all requirements will be met. For any questions on appropriate timing, contact your academic advisor or Graduation Services.
Business Studies Track
Organizational Practice and Perspectives Emphasis
| Academic Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Any Semester | Hours | |
| GE CLAS Core: Sustainability a | ||
| Hours | 0 | |
| First Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| RHET:1030 or ENGL:1200 |
Rhetoric or The Interpretation of Literature |
3 - 4 |
| GE CLAS Core: Diversity and Inclusion b | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: Values and Culture b | 3 | |
| CSI:1600 | Success at Iowa | 2 |
| Elective course c | 3 | |
| Hours | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON:1200 or ECON:1100 |
Principles of Macroeconomics d or Principles of Microeconomics |
4 |
| Major: mathematics requirement e, f | 4 | |
| ENGL:1200 or RHET:1030 |
The Interpretation of Literature or Rhetoric |
3 - 4 |
| GE CLAS Core: Natural Sciences with Lab b | 4 | |
| Elective course c | 1 | |
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Major: business elective course | 3 | |
| Major: statistics requirement e | 3 - 4 | |
| GE CLAS Core: Historical Perspectives b | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: World Languages First Level Proficiency or elective course g | 4 - 5 | |
| Elective course c | 2 | |
| Hours | 15-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major: business elective course | 3 | |
| Major: business elective course | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: International and Global Issues b | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: World Languages Second Level Proficiency or elective course g | 4 - 5 | |
| Elective course c | 2 | |
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Major: business elective course | 3 | |
| Major: emphasis area course h | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: Natural Sciences without Lab b | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: World Languages Third Level Proficiency or elective course g | 4 - 5 | |
| Elective course c | 3 | |
| Hours | 16-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major: emphasis area course h | 3 | |
| Major: emphasis area course h | 3 | |
| Major: career preparation component h | 1 - 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts b | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: World Languages Fourth Level Proficiency or elective course g | 4 - 5 | |
| Hours | 14-17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Major: emphasis area course h | 3 | |
| Major: elective course (recommended) | 3 | |
| Elective course c | 3 | |
| Elective course c | 3 | |
| Elective course c | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major: emphasis area course h | 3 | |
| Major: elective course (recommended) | 3 | |
| Elective course c | 3 | |
| Elective course c | 3 | |
| Elective course (if needed) c | 3 | |
| Degree Application: apply on MyUI before deadline (typically in February for spring, September for fall) i | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120-129 | |
- a
- Sustainability must be completed by choosing a course that has been approved for Sustainability AND for one of these General Education areas: Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Formal Reasoning; Social Sciences; Historical Perspectives; International and Global Issues; Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts; or Values and Culture.
- b
- GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.
- c
- Students may use elective courses to earn credit towards the total s.h. required for graduation or to complete a double major, minors, or certificates.
- d
- Fulfills a major requirement and may fulfill a GE requirement.
- e
- Students should choose a mathematics or statistics course that will also complete the GE: Quantitative or Formal Reasoning requirement.
- f
- Enrollment in math courses requires completion of a placement exam.
- g
- Students who have completed four years of a single language in high school have satisfied the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Enrollment in world languages courses requires a placement exam, unless enrolling in a first-semester-level course.
- h
- The required 16 s.h. of emphasis area courses must include 9 s.h. earned in advanced courses. See General Catalog for lists of approved courses.
- i
- Please see Academic Calendar, Office of the Registrar website for current degree application deadlines. Students should apply for a degree for the session in which all requirements will be met. For any questions on appropriate timing, contact your academic advisor or Graduation Services.
Health Science Track
Multidisciplinary Science Emphasis
| Academic Career | ||
|---|---|---|
| Any Semester | Hours | |
| GE CLAS Core: Sustainability a | ||
| Hours | 0 | |
| First Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM:1110 or CHEM:1070 |
Principles of Chemistry I b, c or General Chemistry I |
3 - 4 |
| Major: foundational social science course | 3 - 4 | |
| ENGL:1200 or RHET:1030 |
The Interpretation of Literature or Rhetoric |
3 - 4 |
| GE CLAS Core: Diversity and Inclusion d | 3 | |
| CSI:1600 | Success at Iowa | 2 |
| Hours | 14-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM:1080 or CHEM:1120 |
General Chemistry II e or Principles of Chemistry II |
3 - 4 |
| Major: foundational math/statistics course f | 3 - 4 | |
| RHET:1030 or ENGL:1200 |
Rhetoric or The Interpretation of Literature |
3 - 4 |
| GE CLAS Core: Values and Culture d | 3 | |
| Elective course g | 3 | |
| Hours | 15-18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL:1411 |
Foundations of Biology e or Human Biology: Nonmajors or Human Biology: Health Professions |
4 |
| GE CLAS Core: Historical Perspectives d | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: World Languages First Level Proficiency or elective course h | 4 - 5 | |
| Elective course g | 3 | |
| Hours | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major: foundational science course | 3 - 4 | |
| GE CLAS Core: Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts d | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: International and Global Issues d | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: World Languages Second Level Proficiency or elective course h | 4 - 5 | |
| Elective course g | 2 | |
| Hours | 15-17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Major: foundational elective course | 3 - 4 | |
| Major: emphasis area course i | 3 - 4 | |
| GE CLAS Core: Quantitative or Formal Reasoning (if not met by foundational course) d | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: World Languages Third Level Proficiency or elective course h | 4 - 5 | |
| Elective course g | 3 | |
| Hours | 16-19 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major: emphasis area course i | 3 - 4 | |
| GE CLAS Core: Social Sciences (if not met by foundational course) d | 3 | |
| GE CLAS Core: World Languages Fourth Level Proficiency or elective course h | 4 - 5 | |
| Elective course g | 3 | |
| Elective course g | 3 | |
| Hours | 16-18 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Major: emphasis area course i | 3 - 4 | |
| Major: emphasis area course i | 3 - 4 | |
| Elective course g | 3 | |
| Elective course g | 3 | |
| Elective course g | 3 | |
| Hours | 15-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Major: emphasis area course i | 3 - 4 | |
| Major: career preparation component i | 1 - 3 | |
| Elective course g | 3 | |
| Elective course g | 3 | |
| Elective course g | 3 | |
| Elective course g | 2 | |
| Degree Application: apply on MyUI before deadline (typically in February for spring, September for fall) j | ||
| Hours | 15-18 | |
| Total Hours | 120-139 | |
- a
- Sustainability must be completed by choosing a course that has been approved for Sustainability AND for one of these General Education areas: Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Formal Reasoning; Social Sciences; Historical Perspectives; International and Global Issues; Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts; or Values and Culture.
- b
- CHEM:1070 not required before CHEM:1080 if student has completed high school chemistry.
- c
- Enrollment in chemistry courses requires completion of a placement exam.
- d
- GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.
- e
- Fulfills a major requirement and may fulfill a GE requirement.
- f
- Enrollment in math courses requires completion of a placement exam.
- g
- Students may use elective courses to earn credit towards the total s.h. required for graduation or to complete a double major, minors, or certificates.
- h
- Students who have completed four years of a single language in high school have satisfied the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Enrollment in world languages courses requires a placement exam, unless enrolling in a first-semester-level course.
- i
- Students must complete 15 s.h. in their chosen emphasis area and at least 1 s.h. for the career preparation component. See General Catalog for list of approved courses.
- j
- Please see Academic Calendar, Office of the Registrar website for current degree application deadlines. Students should apply for a degree for the session in which all requirements will be met. For any questions on appropriate timing, contact your academic advisor or Graduation Services.