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2007 University Studies Requirements
University Studies reflects the SOU Faculty's academic road map for a sound liberal arts education. This is a pathway to the foundational skills and the intellectual development needed to prepare you for an englightened, productive life in a dynamic, complex world. We hope you enjoy your journey.
University Studies also provides a foundation to prepare you for advanced work in your academic majors and to earn a bachelor's degree. It is your responsibility to know and complete all these graduation requirements. The following can be used as a guide to the successful completion of your degree at SOU!
Who is your Advisor?
As part of the University Studies Requirements, all new freshmen take University Seminar their first year. Your University Seminar Instructor will act as your advisor for your freshman year. In addition, ACCESS Center advisors are also available to assist you in your advising needs.
The following is an overview of University Studies:
A.B.C. University Seminar
Communication: Communicate effectively in various ways: written, oral, and visual. Critical Thinking: Use appropriate modes of inquiry, including identifying and framing problems, investigating and supplying evidence and conceptualizing.
Information Literacy: Access and use information resources effectively and ethically.University Seminar (USem) 101, 102, and 103.
C- or better in each class. *
D. Mathematics-Quantitative, Inductive, and Deductive Reasoning:
Express and manipulate in
Mth 105-Contemporary Mathematics (4)
Mth 111--Pre-Calculus I: College Algebra (4)
Mth 112-Pre Calculus II: Elementary Functions (4)
Mth 158- Elementary Linear Math (4)
Mth 211 & 212- Fundamentals of Elem. Math I & II (8)
Mth 243-Elementary Statistics (4)
Mth 251-Calculus I (4)
Ec 232-Exploratory Data Analysis (4)
E. Humanities (Arts & Letters):
Recognize human accomplishments in the creative and performing arts and understand the role of the humanities in clarifying individual and social values.
(Select three of the following courses) 12 credits
AL 215, 216-Intro to Cultural Studies
ArtH 204, 205, 206-History of Art
Comm 200, 201-Comm Across Cultures / Media Across Cultures
**Eng 101, 102-English as a Second Language
**Non-Native Speakers only
Eng 104. 105-Introduction to Literature
Eng 107, 108-World Literature
Eng 208, 209 – Literature in the Modern World/ Studies in Genre
Eng 239, 240-Native American Myth and Culture/
Native American Narratives, Fiction, and Poetry
Fr 202. 203-Intermediate French Language and Culture
Fr 220 – Francophone Cultures of the World
GL 202, 203-Intermediate German Language and Culture
Mus 201, 202-Music of Western Culture / NonWestern Culture
Mus 203, 204-American Jazz / Rock and Popular Music
Phl 201, 205-Intro to Philosophy /Ethics: Moral Issues
Rel 201, 202-Religion and the Human Experience
Shs 236 – Intro Shakespeare Studies
Span 202, 203-Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture
WR 241 – Creative Writing
F. Social Science:
Understand fundamental concepts of social science and the interconnections among social institutions, values, individuals and groups.
(Select three of the following courses) 12 credits
Anth 211, 213-Physical Anth./Arch. & Prehistory/ Cultural Anthro.
BA 110 -Business, Government, and Society
CCJ 230, 231-American Crim. Justice System /Intro to Crim.
Ec201, 202-Principles of Microeconomics / Macroeconomics
Geog 101, 107, 108 -Intro to Geography: The Rogue Valley /
Intro to Human Geography / Global Livelihoods
HE 250, 275-Health and Society
Hst 110, 111, 112 -World Civilizations
Hst 250, 251-American History and Life
PS 110 - American Globalization
PS 201, 202-Power and Politics /Authority and Law
Psy 201, 202-General Psychology
Soc 204, 205- Sociological Imagination /Social Problems & Policy
WS 201 –Women in Society
G. Physical, Biological, & Computer Science:
Understand the fundamental concepts, methods and applications of the Natural Sciences and their impact on human experience.
(Select three of the following courses) 11-12 credits
Two of the three must have laboratories.
Bi 101, 102, 103-General Bio: Cells, Organisms, Populations
Bi 211-Principles of Biology: Molecules, Cells and Genes
Bi 212-Principles of Biology: Evolution & Diversity
Ch100, 101-Fundamentals of Chemistry, Environmental Chem
Ch 201/204, 202/205 -General Chemistry
CS 210 – Web Development
ES 111, 112-Physical Environment
G 101, 102 -Physical Geology
G 120 – Volcanoes and Earth Non-lab
Ph 100/104-Fundamentals of Physics
Ph 112/114, 113/115-Astronomy: Solar System, Stars
Ph/Engr 175 – The Science and Technology of Nanoparticles Non-lab
Ph 201/224, 202/225 or Ph/Engr 221-223/224-226-General Physics
SC 211, 212 Explorations in Science
H. Science, technology, and society
Understand the interactions of science, technology and human affairs.
(Select one of the following courses) 3-4 credits
Bi 351 - Microbiology
Bi 381 – New Science of Complexity
Bi 382 – Biology and Society
Bi 384 – Ethnobotany and Cross Cultural Communication
Bi 386 – Forest Ecology and Management
Bi 388 – Conservation of Natural Resources
CH 300 – Forensic Investigation: Seeking Justice through Science
CS/CCJ 346 – Computer Forensics and Digital Evidence
Geog 386 – Quantitative Methods in Geography
Geog/G 481 – Geomorphology
Geog 482 – Climatology
ïG 360 – Environmental Geology
ïPH 308 – Energy and the Environment
ïPH 309 – Energy Alternatives
ïPH 310 – Energy Policy
PH 312 – Space, Time and the Cosmos
PH 313 – Acoustics, Sound & Music
PH 314 – Light, Vision & Optical Phenomena
PH 315 – Cosmology
PH 361/ENGR 323 – Digital Electronics
PHL 329 – Science and Religion
ïPHL 330 – Science and Values
PHL/SC 339 – History and Philosophy of Science
PS 340 – Law Science & the Environment
I. Citizenship and social responsibility
Understand and apply moral standards to individual conduct and citizenship through ethical inquiry, social awareness and civic engagement.
(Select one of the following courses) 3-4 credits
ïAnth 310 - American Culture
ArtH 345 – Activist Art
BA 320 – Business, Government & Nonprofits
BA 475 – Organizational Behaviors
BA 480 – Introduction to Nonprofit Theory and Management
BA 481 – Principles of Human Resource Management
Comm 343 – Argumentation, Debate & Critical Thinking
Comm 460b - Communication & Third World Development
CCJ 430 – Crime Control Theories and Policies
CCJ 460 - Comparative Criminal Justice
Ec 325 – Labor Economics
Ec 340 – Gender Issues in Economics
Eng 315 – Studies in Autobiographical Writing
Geog 350 - Urban Environments
Geog 360 - Population, Development & the Environment
Geog 439 - Land use Planning
Geog 440 - Planning Issues
ïG 360 – Environmental Geology
ïPH 308 – Energy and the Environment
ïPH 309 – Energy Alternatives
ïPH 310 – Energy Policy
PHL/CS 310 – IT Ethical and Legal Issues
ïPHL 330 – Science and Values
PS 310 - Mass Media & Politics
Psy 445 - Organizational Psychology
Psy 498&499 - Psychology Capstone-Project/Internship (BOTH)
Soc 304 - Poverty, Family & Policy
Soc 320 - Schools and Society
WR 312 - Writing Workshop for Teachers
WR 329 – Grant Writing
J. Diversity and global awareness
Understand institutions, assumptions and values from national and global perspectives.
(Select one of the following classes) 3-4 credits
ïAnth 310 - American Culture
Anth 317 - Pacific Cultures
Anth 318 - Native North America
Anth 319 - Cultures of the World
ArtH 311/Mus311 – Art and Music of the 20th Century - Present
ArtH 450 – Race, Gender, and Ethnicity in Art
CCJ 361 – Juvenile Delinquency
Comm 441 - International Communications
Comm 460a - Women Transforming Language
Comm 460c – Culture, Identity and Communication
Eng/Ws 341 -Class, Culture & Feminism in Victorian and Edw. Britain
Eng 448a – Major Authors: Toni Morrison
Eng 454 – American Multicultural Literature
Eng 457 – Postcolonial Literature and Theory
FR 314 - French Culture, Composition and Conversation
FR 427 – Noncontinental Francophone Literature
Geog 330 - The Geography of Latin America and the Caribbean
Geog 333 - Geography of Australia and New Zealand
Geog 336 - The Geography of East, South, and Southeast Asia
Geog 338 - The Geography of Central and Southwest Asia
GL 301 – German Culture, Conversation & Composition
Mus 360, 361, 362 – History of Western Art Music
PS 350/IS 350 - World Politics
Psy 313 – Human Behavior and Film
Psy 369 – Human Sexuality
Psy 432 – Personality
Psy 479 – Abnormal Psychology
Soc 340 - Sociology of Gender Roles
TA 349 – Fashion Through the Centuries
TA 466 – Drama in Western Culture
ï can only be used to satisfy one integration requirement
