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College of Liberal and Applied Arts

Dr. Brian Murphy, Dean

Ferguson 273
Phone (936) 468-2803
Fax: (936) 468-2190
caas@sfasu.edu
libarts@sfasu.edu
www.sfasu.edu/go/laa

Overview

The largest and most diverse of SFA’s colleges, the College of Liberal and Applied Arts is a center of academic excellence. Comprised of nine departments and seven interdisciplinary programs, the College provides opportunities to acquire both a knowledge base necessary for informed citizenship and the specific skills required for professional success. Students in the College learn to analyze complex problems, to make critical judgments, and to formulate innovative solutions.

The College of Liberal and Applied Arts houses the departments of Communication, English and Philosophy, Government, History, Military Science, Modern Languages, Psychology, and Sociology, as well as the School of Social Work. Interdisciplinary programs in Applied Arts and Sciences, American Studies, Gender Studies, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Leadership, and Liberal Studies enhance the curriculum and offer students a variety of educational options. Almost all of SFA’s undergraduate students take a significant number of courses in the College of Liberal and Applied Arts.

The college offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice, communication, English, French, geography, history, liberal studies, political science, psychology, sociology and Spanish; Bachelor of Science degrees are available in communication, geography, political science, psychology and sociology. Students in the college also can pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in creative writing or a Bachelor of Social Work degree. The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree is available to students meeting specific admission requirements. Teacher certification programs are offered in English, French, history, journalism, social studies, speech communication and Spanish.

Mission

The College of Liberal and Applied Arts is a community of educators and students working together to promote learning in support of service to society. Students learn to communicate effectively, analyze complex social and cultural issues, make judgements, and formulate strategies to address the issues of tomorrow.Advising & Student Services.

The Office of the Dean and individual academic departments oversee the curricular programs of students who pursue any of the courses of study offered within the College. Most students work with faculty advisors in the academic departments to develop specific degree plans, while those working toward degrees in Applied Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies, or other interdisciplinary programs are assigned an advisor by the Dean. Students who have not yet declared a major are advised in the Academic Advising Center, located on the second floor of the Ralph W. Steen Library.

Many departments in the College have specific advising schedules. Students should contact the department that houses their particular degree program for advising information.

Accreditation

The Council on Social Work Education has accredited the baccalaureate and master’s programs in social work.

Scholarships & Fellowships

Student Organizations

Program Information

Academic Probation, Suspension, and Reinstatement

The College enforces the university policies regarding academic probation, suspension and reinstatement as described earlier in this bulletin.

Undecided Majors

Students who are undecided about a major are required to seek advising on a course of study prior to each registration period. The advising program for undecided majors allows the student to explore different curricular areas before declaring a major. Through the program, students can select a combination of general education and elective courses that will apply toward a degree when the student eventually declares a major. Additionally, faculty advisers are available to counsel with students about the choice of majors and other academic matters throughout the semester. The advising office for undecided majors is the Academic Advising Center. (See Student Services section of this bulletin.)

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Degree

  1. Core Curriculum Requirements
    1. Communication
      1. English rhetoric/composition (six hours)
        ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
      2. Communication Skills (six to eight hours)
        BCM 247; COM 111, 170; FRE 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; SPA 131, 132; ENG 273; SPH 172, 272; LAT 131, 132; GRK 131, 132
    2. Mathematics (3-5 hours)
      MTH 110, 133, 138, 139, 140, 143, 144, 220, 233, 234
    3. Natural Sciences (six to eight hours)
      BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134, 231; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105, ENV 110
    4. Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts
      1. Visual and Performing Arts (three hours)
        ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140; MHL 245; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
      2. Other/Literature/Philosophy (three hours)
        ENG 200 - 235, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
    5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
      1. U.S. History (six hours)
        HIS 133, 134
      2. Political Science (six hours)
        PSC 141, 142
      3. Social/Behavioral Science (three hours)
        ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
    Collateral Requirements: (three hours)
    CSC 101, 102, 121, 201
    TOTAL 45-49
  2. An area of specialization consisting of 36 to 48 hours from a specific occupational area. The specialization may fall within, but is not limited to, one of the following clusters:
    1. Allied Health Occupations,
    2. Career and Industrial Occupations,
    3. Public Service Organizations, and
    4. Office Occupations.
  3. A professional development core consisting of 24 to 36 hours selected from business, education, public administration or other professional area.
  4. Sufficient electives to total 120 semester hours.
  5. A minimum of 42 semester hours of residence work at SFA.
  6. A minimum of 36 semester hours of advanced courses (300-499 courses) at SFA.
  7. A grade of at least C in each freshman English course; if required by the Texas Success Initiative, and unless exempted from the Texas Success Initiative, a C in MTH 099, ENG 099 and RDG 098, a C average in the area of specialization, and a C average in work completed at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category which are included in the student’s official degree plan.
  8. Students must complete nine semester hours of courses designated as writing enhanced. Effective in the fall of 2008.

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

Mark Barringer, Adviser, Ferguson 273

The B.A. in Liberal Studies degree offers students an opportunity to create individualized majors which draw courses from several departments at SFA. These individualized majors are distinguished from double majors in that the area of overlap between the two or more traditional disciplines is a core part of the B.A. in Liberal Studies program.

Students who are interested in designing an individualized program of study are encouraged to meet with a faculty adviser and to discuss their interests. The possible areas of study are limited only by the courses taught at SFA; among the many possibilities are African Studies, Law and Society, Philosophy and Politics, Psychobiology, Art and Society.

Students who seek admission to the Liberal Studies program should have completed at least 24 semester credit hours at the time of application, though they may declare their intention to pursue the Liberal Studies degree earlier. A short essay outlining the course of study, approved by at least two members of the regular faculty, is required. One of the faculty members must agree to serve as the primary adviser for the student’s work.

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Degree

  1. Core Curriculum Requirements
    1. Communication (12-14 hours)
      1. Six hours from ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
      2. Proficiency in a modern foreign language through Stephen F. Austin State University’s 132 courses, or two semesters of any single language. Students may satisfy this requirement with two semesters of American Sign Language.
    2. Mathematics (three hours)
      MTH 110, 133, 138, 139, 143, 140, 144, 220, 233, 234
    3. Natural Sciences (six to eight hours)
      BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134, 231; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105, ENV 110
    4. Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts (six hours)
      1. Visual and Performing Arts (three hours)
        ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140; MHL 245; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
      2. Other (three hours)
        ENG 200-235; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
    5. Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)
      1. Six hours from HIS 133, 134
      2. Six hours from PSC 141, 142
      3. Three hours from ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
  2. College Requirements:
    1. Foreign Language proficiency through SFA’s 232; 2 additional semesters of same language as A-2 above including American Sign Language.
    2. Three additional semester hours from ENG 200-235, 300.
    3. Three additional semester hours from COM 111; FRE 304; HIS 151, 152; SPA 435, 445; PHI 153, 163, 223 (Students seeking teacher certification should elect COM 111 in this category or in A(2) above.)
  3. Liberal Studies Concentration (Major)
    An approved curriculum of 36-39 credit hours chosen from disciplines or academic departments. No more than 20 credit hours may be from any single discipline. (For purposes of this requirement, academic discipline is distinguished from academic department, e.g., geography and political science count as two distinct disciplines although they are taught within a single department at SFA.) At least 24 of the required credit hours must be upper-division courses (300-499). Each discipline comprising the major must be represented by either (a) nine credit hours, or (b) six upper-division hours. At least half of the upper-division credits must be completed in disciplines within the College of Liberal and Applied Arts, the College of Fine Arts and the College of Sciences and Mathematics.
  4. Minor
    An academic minor or 2nd major of at least 18, but no more than 24 hours, with at least nine advanced hours of which at least six are completed at SFA.
  5. Undergraduates must complete at least 120 semester credit hours.
  6. Forty-two or more semester hours of advanced work (courses numbered 300-499), at least 36 at SFA.
  7. A minimum of 42 semester hours in residence at SFA.
  8. A grade of C or better is required in each freshman English course; a C average or better at SFA; a C average in all specified work completed in the academic concentration and the minor field of study. These required averages are based on those courses in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan.
  9. Students must complete nine semester hours of courses designated as writing enhanced at SFA.

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts Degree [B.A.]

Communication

  1. Core Curriculum Requirements
    1. Communication
      1. English rhetoric/composition (six hours)
        ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
      2. Communication Skills (six to eight hours)
        BCM 247; COM 111, 170; FRE 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; SPA131, 132; ENG 273; SPH 172, 272; LAT 131, 132; GRK 131, 132
    2. Mathematics (three hours)
      MTH 110, 133, 138, 139, 140, 143, 144, 220, 233, 234
    3. Natural Sciences (six to eight hours)
      BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134, 231; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105, ENV 110
    4. Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts
      1. Visual and Performing Arts (three hours)
        ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140; MHL 245; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
      2. Other/ Literature/Philosophy (three hours)
        ENG 200 - 235, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
    5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
      1. U.S. History (w/Texas option) (six hours)
        HIS 133, 134
      2. Political Science (six hours)
        PSC 141, 142
      3. Social/Behavioral Science (three hours)
        ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
    Collateral Requirements: Two additional courses (six-eight hours) selected from the departments of ART, ENG, HIS, MLG, MUS, PSC, PSY, SOC, THR.
  2. Forty-two or more semester hours of advanced work (courses numbered 300-499 inclusive), at least 36 at SFA.
  3. A minimum of 42 semester hours of residence (on SFA campus) work.
  4. A departmental first major of at least 34 semester hours, but not more than 36 hours with at least 18 hours advanced and at least 12 hours advanced at SFA.
  5. An academic minor of at least 18 semester hours, but not more than 23 semester hours, with at least nine hours advanced and at least six hours advanced at SFA.
    -or-
    A second major of at least 24 semester hours with at least 12 advanced hours at SFA.
  6. Enough additional semester hours to make a total of at least 120 semester hours.
  7. A grade of at least C in each freshman English course; if required by the Texas Success Initiative, a C in MTH 099, ENG 099, and RDG 098, a C average at SFA, a C average in first major courses taken at SFA, a C average in minor or second major courses taken at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category which are included in the student’s official degree plan. Students should consult the departmental section of the bulletin and departmental advisers for further clarification of degree requirements.
  8. Students must complete nine semester hours of courses designated as writing enhanced at SFA.

Criminal Justice

  1. Core Curriculum Requirements
    1. Communication
      1. English rhetoric/composition (six hours)
        ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
      2. Communication Skills (six to eight hours)
        BCM 247; COM 111, 170; FRE 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; SPA 131, 132; ENG 273; SPH 172, 272; LAT 131, 132; GRK 131, 132
    2. Mathematics (three hours)
      MTH 110, 133, 138, 139, 140, 143, 144, 220, 233, 234
    3. Natural Sciences (six to eight hours)
      BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134, 231; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105, ENV 110
    4. Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts
      1. Visual and Performing Arts (three hours)
        ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140; MHL 245; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
      2. Other/ Literature/Philosophy (three hours)
        ENG 200 - 235, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
    5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
      1. U.S. History (w/Texas option) (six hours)
        HIS 133, 134
      2. Political Science (six hours)
        PSC 141, 142
      3. Social/Behavioral Science (three hours)
        ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
  2. A departmental first major of at least 33 semester hours, but not more than 36 semester hours, with at least 27 hours advanced and at least 12 hours advanced at SFA. For a course to be used in the major, the reported grade must be a C or better
  3. An academic minor of at least 18 semester hours, but not more than 23 semester hours with at least nine hours advanced and at least six hours advanced at SFA;
    -or-
    A second major of at least 24 semester hours with at least 18 advanced hours at SFA.
  4. Forty-two or more semester hours of advanced work (courses numbered 300-499 inclusive), at least 36 at SFA.
  5. A minimum of 42 semester hours of residence (on SFA campus) work.
  6. Enough additional semester hours to make a total of at least 120 semester hours.
  7. A grade of at least C in each freshman English course; if required by the Texas Success Initiative, and unless exempted from the Texas Success Initiative, a C in MTH 099, ENG 099 and RDG 098.
  8. At least a 2.0 GPA overall at SFA, with a C or better in all first major courses taken at SFA and transferred from other accredited institutions. A 2.0 GPA overall average in minor or second major courses taken at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category which are included in the student’s official degree plan.
  9. Transfer courses: If the approximate equivalent of a required upper division course is taken at another accredited institution at the freshman-sophomore level and transferred to SFA, the transferred course will be accepted for elective credit only and an appropriate junior-senior level course in the same field will be substituted for the required course. For a course taken at another accredited institution to be transferred to SFA and to be used in the criminal justice major the reported grade must be a C or greater.
  10. Students must complete nine semester hours of courses designated as writing enhanced at SFA.

Bachelor of Arts Degree

English, Geography, Gerontology, History, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration and Sociology

  1. Core Curriculum Requirements
    1. Communication (12-14 hours)
      1. Six semester hours from ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
      2. Proficiency in a modern foreign language through Stephen F. Austin State University’s 132 courses, or two semesters of any single language. Students may satisfy this requirement with two semesters of American Sign Language (SPH 172, 272).
    2. Mathematics (three hours)
      Three semester hours from MTH 110, 133, 138, 139, 140, 143,144, 220, 233, 234
    3. Natural Sciences (six to eight hours)
      Eight semester hours from AST 105; BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134, 231; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 131,132, 241, 242; ENV 110
    4. Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts (six hours)
      1. Three semester hours from ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140; MHL 245; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
      2. Three semester hours from ENG 200 - 235; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
    5. Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)
      1. Six semester hours from HIS 133, 134
      2. Six semester hours from PSC 141, 142
      3. Three semester hours from ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
  2. College Requirements
    1. Proficiency in a modern foreign language through SFA’s 232 courses, or two additional semesters of the same language as that elected in (1.A.2.) above. Students may satisfy this requirement with two semesters of American Sign Language (SPH 477, 479), but only a few openings are available in sign language courses. (six hours)
    2. Three additional semester hours from ENG 200 - 235, 300.
    3. Three semester hours from COM 111; ENG 273, 344; FRE 304; SPA 435, 445; HIS 151, 152 or PHI 153, 163, 223. (Students seeking teacher certification should take COM 111 in this category).
  3. Major
    1. A departmental first major of at least 30 semester hours, but not more than 36 hours, with at least 18 hours advanced and at least 12 hours advanced at SFA,
      2. -or-
    2. An interdepartmental (or broad-field) major with requirements that override those in A.
  4. Minor or Second Major
    1. An academic minor of at least 18 semester hours, but not more than 23 semester hours, with at least nine advanced hours and at least six advanced at SFA. (Note that no minors are required with certain interdepartmental or broad-field majors.)
      -or-
    2. A second major of at least 24 semester hours with at least 12 advanced hours at SFA.
  5. Forty-two or more semester hours of advanced work (courses numbered 300-499 inclusive), at least 36 at SFA.
  6. A minimum of 42 semester hours of work in residence at Stephen F. Austin State University.
  7. Enough additional semester hours to make a total of at least 120 semester hours.
  8. A grade of at least C in each freshman English course; a C average at SFA; a C average in first major courses taken at SFA; a C average in minor or second major courses taken at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan.
  9. Students also must complete nine semester hours of work in courses designated as being writing enhanced.

Bachelor of Arts Degree Psychology

  1. Core Curriculum Requirements
    1. Communication (12-14 hours)
      1. Six semester hours from ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
      2. Proficiency in a modern foreign language through Stephen F. Austin State University’s 132 courses, or two semesters of any single language. Students may satisfy this requirement with two semesters of American Sign Language (SPH 172, 272).
    2. Mathematics (three hours)
      Three semester hours from MTH 110, 133, 138, 139, 140, 143,144, 220, 233, 234
    3. Natural Sciences (six to eight hours)
      Eight semester hours from AST 105; BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134, 231; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 131,132, 241, 242; ENV 110
    4. Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts (six hours)
      1. Three semester hours from ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140; MHL 245; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
      2. Three semester hours from ENG 200 - 235; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
    5. Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)
      1. Six semester hours from HIS 133, 134
      2. Six semester hours from PSC 141, 142
      3. Three semester hours from ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
  2. College Requirements
    1. Proficiency in a modern foreign language through SFA’s 232 courses, or two additional semesters of the same language as that elected in (1.A.2.) above. Students may satisfy this requirement with two semesters of American Sign Language (SPH 477, 479), but only a few openings are available in sign language courses. (six hours)
    2. Three additional semester hours from ENG 200 - 235, 300.
  3. Major
    1. A departmental first major of at least 30 semester hours, but not more than 36 hours, with at least 18 hours advanced and at least 12 hours advanced at SFA,
      2. -or-
    2. An interdepartmental (or broad-field) major with requirements that override those in A.
  4. Minor or Second Major
    1. An academic minor of at least 18 semester hours, but not more than 23 semester hours, with at least nine advanced hours and at least six advanced at SFA. (Note that no minors are required with certain interdepartmental or broad-field majors.)
      2. -or-
    2. A second major of at least 24 semester hours with at least 12 advanced hours at SFA.
  5. Forty-two or more semester hours of advanced work (courses numbered 300-499 inclusive), at least 36 at SFA.
  6. A minimum of 42 semester hours of work in residence at Stephen F. Austin State University.
  7. Enough additional semester hours to make a total of at least 120 semester hours.
  8. A grade of at least C in each freshman English course; a C average at SFA; a C average in first major courses taken at SFA; a C average in minor or second major courses taken at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan.
  9. Students also must complete nine semester hours of courses designated as being writing enhanced.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Degree

  1. Core Curriculum Requirements
    1. Communication (12-14 hours)
      1. Six hours from ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
      2. two semesters of a single foreign language
    2. Mathematics (three hours)
      MTH 110, 133, 138, 139, 140, 143, 144, 220, 233, 234
    3. Natural Sciences (six to eight hours)
      BIO 121, 123, 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134, 231; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105, ENV 110
    4. Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts (six hours)
      1. Visual and Performing Arts (three hours)
        ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140; MHL 245; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
      2. Other (three hours)
        ENG 200-235; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
    5. Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)
      1. Six hours from HIS 133, 134, 335
      2. Six hours from PSC 141, 142
      3. Three hours from ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
  2. College Requirements:
    1. Three additional semester hours from ENG 200-235, 300
    2. Three additional semester hours from COM 111; FRE 304; SPA 435, 445; HIS 151, 152; PHI 153, 163, 223 (Students seeking teacher certification should elect COM 111 in this category or in A(2) above.)
    3. Three additional semester hours from CSC 101, 102, 121; ENG 273
  3. Major in creative writing:
    A departmental first major of at least 33 semester hours, a 21 hour minor in literature.
  4. Minor:
    A mandatory minor in literature of at least 21 semester hours, with at least 15 advanced hours.
  5. A mandatory minor in literature of at least 21 semester hours, with at least 15 advanced hours.
  6. A minimum of 42 semester hours in residence at SFA.
  7. Enough additional semester hours to make a total of at least 120 semester hours.
  8. A grade of at least C or better is required in each freshman English course; a C average or better at SFA; a C average in all specified work completed in the academic major or minor.
  9. Students also must complete nine semester hours of work in SFA courses designated as being writing enhanced.

Bachelor of Science Degree [B.S.]

Communication

  1. Core Curriculum Requirements
    1. Communication
      1. English rhetoric/composition (six hours)
        ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
      2. Communication Skills (six to eight hours)
        BCM 247; COM 111, 170; FRE 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; SPA 131, 132; ENG 273; SPH 172, 272; LAT 131, 132; GRK 131, 132
    2. Mathematics (three hours)
      MTH 133, 138, 139, 140, 143, 144, 220, 233, 234
    3. Natural Sciences (six to eight hours)
      BIO 131, 133, 238; CHE 133, 134, 231; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105, ENV 110
    4. Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts
      1. Visual and Performing Arts (three hours)
        ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140; MHL 245; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
      2. Other/ Literature/Philosophy (three hours)
        ENG 200 - 235, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
    5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
      1. U.S. History (w/Texas option) (six hours)
        HIS 133, 134
      2. Political Science (six hours)
        PSC 141, 142
      3. Social/Behavioral Science (three hours)
        ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
    Collateral Requirements: Two additional courses (six-eight hours) selected from College of Sciences and Mathematics and/or College of Business
  2. Forty-two or more semester hours of advanced work (courses numbered 300-499 inclusive), at least 36 at SFA.
  3. A minimum of 42 semester hours in residence at SFA.
  4. A departmental first major of at least 30 semester hours, but not more than 36 hours, with at least 18 hours advanced and at least 12 hours advanced at SFA.
  5. An academic minor of at least 18 semester hours, but not more than 23 semester hours, with at least nine hours advanced and at least six hours advanced at SFA.
    (Note: No minors are required with certain interdepartmental or broad-field majors.)
    -or-
    A second major of at least 24 semester hours with at least 12 advanced hours at SFA.
  6. Enough additional semester hours to make a total of at least 130 semester hours.
  7. A grade of at least C in each freshman English course; if required by the Texas Success Initiative, a C in MTH 099, ENG 099 and RDG 098, a C average at SFA, a C average in first major courses taken at SFA, a C average in minor or second major courses taken at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category which are included in the student’s official degree plan. Students should consult the departmental section of the bulletin and departmental advisers for further clarification of degree requirements.
  8. Students also must complete nine semester hours of work in SFA courses designated as being writing enhanced.

Bachelor of Science Degree

Geography, Gerontology, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology

  1. Core Curriculum Requirements
    1. Communication (12-13 hours)
      1. Six semester hours from ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
      2. ENG 273
      3. Three to four semester hours from COM 111; or Foreign Language or American Sign Language
    2. Mathematics (three hours)
      Three semester hours from MTH 133, 138, 139, 140, 143, 144, 220, 233, 234.
    3. Natural Sciences (six to eight hours)
      Eight semester hours of natural science from AST 105; BIO 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 133, 134, 231; GOL 131, 132; PHY 110, 131, 132, 241, 242; ENV 110.
    4. Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts (six hours)
      1. Three semester hours from ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140; MHL 245; THR 161, 370; DAN 341, 140
      2. Three semester hours from ENG 200 - 235, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
    5. Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)
      1. Six semester hours from HIS 133, 134
      2. Six semester hours from PSC 141,142
      3. Three semester hours from ANT 231, ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
  2. College Requirements
    1. Six to eight additional semester hours from one of the following sequences:
      Anthropology/Archaeology/Geography- ANT 248, 251; GEO 130
      Biology-BIO 131, 133, 225, 238
      Chemistry- CHE 133, 134, 231
      Geology- ENV 110; GOL 131, 132
      Physics- AST 105; PHY 110, 131, 132
    2. 3-4 addtitional semester hours from MTH courses number 133 or above, or from CSC 121 or above, Foreign language, PHI 163; or ENG 200-235, 300
  3. Major
    1. A departmental first major of at least 30 semester hours, but not for more than 36 hours, with at least 18 hours advanced and at least 12 hours advanced at SFA,
      -or-
    2. An interdepartmental (or broad-field) major with requirements that override those in A.
  4. Minor or Second Major
    1. An academic minor of at least 18 semester hours, but not more than 23 semester hours, with at least nine advanced hours, and at least six advanced at SFA. (Note that no minors are required with certain interdepartmental or broad-field majors.)
      -or-
    2. A second major of at least 24 semester hours with at least 12 advanced hours at SFA.
  5. Forty-two or more semester hours of advanced work (courses numbered 300-499 inclusive), at least 36 at SFA.
  6. A minimum of 42 semester hours of work in residence at SFA.
  7. Enough additional semester hours to make a total of at least 120 semester hours.
  8. A grade of at least C in each freshman English course; a C average at SFA; a C average in first major courses taken at SFA; a C average in minor or second major courses taken at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan.
  9. Students must complete nine semester hours of courses designated as being writing enhanced.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology

  1. Core Curriculum Requirements
    1. Communication (12-13 hours)
      1. Six semester hours from ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
      2. ENG 273
      3. Three to four semester hours from COM 111; or Foreign Language or American Sign Language
    2. Mathematics (three hours)
      Three semester hours from MTH 133, 138, 139, 140, 143, 144, 220, 233, 234.
    3. Natural Sciences (six to eight hours)
      Eight semester hours of natural science from AST 105; BIO 131, 133, 225, 238; CHE 133, 134, 231; GOL 131, 132; PHY 110, 131, 132, 241, 242; ENV 110.
    4. Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts (six hours)
      1. Three semester hours from ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140; MHL 245; THR 161, 370; DAN 341, 140
      2. Three semester hours from ENG 200 - 235, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
    5. Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)
      1. Six semester hours from HIS 133, 134
      2. Six semester hours from PSC 141,142
      3. Three semester hours from ANT 231, ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139
  2. College Requirements
    1. 9-12 additional hours chosen from:
      1. MTH courses number 133 or above
      2. CSC courses number 121 or above
      3. BIO 131(4), 133 (4), 225 (3), 238 (4)
      4. CHE 133 (4), 134 (4), 231 (4)
      5. ENV 110 (4); GOL 131 (4), 132 (4)
      6. AST 105 (4); PHY 110 (4), 131 (4), 132 (4)
  3. Major
    1. A departmental first major of at least 30 semester hours, but not for more than 36 hours, with at least 18 hours advanced and at least 12 hours advanced at SFA,
      -or-
    2. An interdepartmental (or broad-field) major with requirements that override those in A.
  4. Minor or Second Major
    1. An academic minor of at least 18 semester hours, but not more than 23 semester hours, with at least nine advanced hours, and at least six advanced at SFA. (Note that no minors are required with certain interdepartmental or broad-field majors.)
      2. -or-
    2. A second major of at least 24 semester hours with at least 12 advanced hours at SFA.
  5. Forty-two or more semester hours of advanced work (courses numbered 300-499 inclusive), at least 36 at SFA.
  6. A minimum of 42 semester hours of work in residence at SFA.
  7. Enough additional semester hours to make a total of at least 120 semester hours.
  8. A grade of at least C in each freshman English course; a C average at SFA; a C average in first major courses taken at SFA; a C average in minor or second major courses taken at SFA. These required averages are based on those courses in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan.
  9. Students must complete nine semester hours of courses designated as being writing enhanced.

Bachelor of Social Work Degree [B.S.W.]

  1. Core Curriculum Requirements
    1. Communication (12 hours)
      1. English rhetoric/composition (six hours)
        ENG 131, 132, 133, 235
      2. Communication Skills (six to eight hours)
        BCM 247; COM 111, 170; ENG 273; SPH 172, 272, FRE 131, 132; ILA 111, 112; SPA 131, 132; LAT 131, 132; GRK 131, 132
    2. Mathematics (three hours)
      MTH 110, 133, 138, 139, 140, 143, 144, 220, 233, 234
    3. Natural Sciences (six to eight hours)
      BIO 121, 123, 238; CHE 111, 112, 133, 134, 231; GOL 131, 132; PHY 101, 102, 110, 118, 131, 132, 241, 242; AST 105, ENV 110
    4. Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts
      1. Visual and Performing Arts (three hours)
        ART 280, 281, 282; MUS 140; MHL 245; THR 161, 370; DAN 140, 341
      2. Other/Literature & Philosophy (three hours)
        ENG 200 - 235, 300; PHI 153, 223; HIS 151, 152
    5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
      1. U.S. History (six hours)
        HIS 133, 134
      2. Political Science (six hours)
        PSC 141, 142
      3. Social/Behavioral Science (three hours)
        ANT 231; ECO 231, 232; GEO 131, 230; PSY 133, 153; SOC 137, 139

    (See Social Work Program section of this bulletin for additional requirements.)
  2. The professional social work course sequence of 50 semester hours, with at least nine hours of Practice Methods courses and 15 hours of Field Practicum at SFA.
  3. A minimum of 42 semester hours of residence (on the SFA campus) work, at least 36 hours of which must be advanced (courses numbered 300-499 inclusive).
  4. At least 12 hours of electives to total 120 semester hours of acceptable credit.
  5. A grade of at least C in each freshman English course; if required by the Texas Success Initiative, and unless exempt from the Texas Success Initiative, a C in MTH 099, ENG 099 and RDG 098, a C average in all course work at SFA, a grade of a C or better in each research methods courses (SOC 378, SWK 455 and SOC 379), a 2.25 grade point average in professional social work courses, and a grade of C or better in BIO 121, 123 or 238. These required averages are based on those courses in each category which are included in the student’s official degree plan.
  6. Students also must complete nine semester hours of work in SFA courses designated as being writing enhanced.

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