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Bachelor of Arts Degree
The requirements for the B.A. degree
fall into four categories: major area courses, courses meeting general
distribution requirements, elective courses, and a “perspectives”
capstone course. Students must complete 32 units of credit (128 semester
hours) to earn a B.A. degree.
Major Fields of Study
Through a major, students specialize
and deepen their knowledge and understanding in a chosen discipline
or subject area. There are 7 major fields of study in the B.A. Degree.
Students are required to take eight units of academic credit in their
major field. Transfer students must take at least half the courses
in their major areas and all upper-level major requirements at Clark
University.
The majors are:
• English Literature and Writing
• Environmental Studies • Humanities • International Studies • Psychology • Social Sciences Distribution Requirements
Students are required to take 17 units
to meet the general distribution requirement. This requirement is
designed to give students a broad liberal arts background in which
they can pursue their chosen majors or specialized concentrations.
A general outline of courses falling
in each discipline may be found preceding the course descriptions.
Students should also review all interdepartmental (IDND) courses,
many of which fulfill one or more area requirements. The student’s
COPACE academic advisor can identify which courses meet particular
requirements.
The 17 units must be distributed as
follows:
• English/Verbal Expression
2 units • Humanities (these courses must be distributed among at least three disciplines) 6 units • Science/Mathematics (at least one course in each of these disciplines is required) 4 units • Social Sciences (these courses must be distributed among at least three disciplines) 5 units Electives
Six electives are required for the B.A.
degree. These elective courses may be selected from the entire spectrum
of courses, so that the student may broaden his or her knowledge.
One course must be taken in computer/information science. Students
who are already computer literate may have this requirement waived
by the associate dean.
Perspectives Course
In the senior or graduating year, degree
candidates are required to take a “perspectives” course.
This capstone experience synthesizes, in a critical way, undergraduate
academic study and research. Since perspective courses vary from year
to year, students should consult with their academic advisors.
Studying Liberal Arts with a Professional Focus
Both the profit and nonprofit sectors increasingly emphasize the
benefits that people with strong liberal arts backgrounds bring to
their organizations. Through liberal arts programs or majors, students
can attain the knowledge and skills essential for successful creative
and practical action in the corporate or nonprofit sectors.
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