Bulletin - Academic Programs and Their Requirements

Programs offered through the Hammack School of Business (Sec. 4.1.3):

• B.S. in Accounting
• Minor in Accounting (TU)

Accounting is the language of business. Accounting provides quantitative information, primarily financial in nature, about economic entities that is intended to be useful in making business and economic decisions. Accounting students become acquainted with the sources and uses of financial information and develop the analytical ability necessary to produce and interpret such information. The students learn to observe economic activity; to select from that activity the events which are relevant to a particular decision; to measure the economic consequences of those events in quantitative terms; to record, classify and summarize the resulting data and to communicate the information in various reports and statements to the appropriate users and decision makers.

Accounting students gain the conceptual foundation and basic professional skills to begin a career in accounting. There are many attractive career fields including public accounting, industry, government and non-profit organizations. Accounting provides an excellent educational background for anyone going into business. With the skills gained from accounting, the student will have an appropriate background for such related careers as financial services, management, industrial engineering, law and others or the ability to pursue graduate education. Internships are available to help prepare students for an accounting career after graduation. The major in Accounting will assist the student to prepare for several qualifying examinations in accounting and finance such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified Financial Analyst (CFA).

The minor in Accounting provides students with a thorough grounding in financial and managerial accounting and an introduction to one or more of the advanced areas of accounting. The Accounting minor is appropriate for students who will use accounting information in their career following graduation (whether in a corporate, small business, or a nonprofit setting), for those students who are interested in combining their accounting knowledge with a graduate degree in another field, and for those students who intend to obtain a master’s degree in accounting before sitting for the CPA examination.

B.S. in Accounting (see Sec. 8.5.4. for a complete list of B.S. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of all the following courses:
   • ACC 230 Financial Accounting
   • ACC 231 Managerial Accounting
   • ACC 240 Business Law I
   • ACC 332 Intermediate Accounting I
   • ACC 333 Intermediate Accounting II
   • ACC 334 Cost and Managerial Accounting
   • ACC 335 Income Tax Accounting: Individuals
   • ACC 435 Advanced Accounting
   • ACC 437 Auditing
   • BUS 260 Principles of Management
   • BUS 275 Business Analytics
   • BUS 310 Corporate Finance
   • BUS 350 Marketing
   • BUS 469 Strategic Management
   • ECO 120 Principles of Microeconomics
   • ECO 122 Principles of Macroeconomics
2. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.
   • All upper level accounting courses must be taken at Oglethorpe unless special permission is given by the Accounting program coordinator in consultation with the department chair (or designee).
   • No upper level courses taken in completion of the major can be used towards any other major or minor offered within the Hammack School of Business. This regulation means that a student cannot double major in accounting and business or in accounting and economics (B.S. degree option).
   • For accounting majors who are interested in qualifying to take the CPA exam, and particularly if the student ultimately intends to qualify for a CPA license after passing the CPA exam, there is considerable additional course work required above and beyond that needed for the Accounting major. All such students are strongly urged to consult with a full-time member of the Accounting faculty early enough in the student’s career to plan appropriately.

Minor in Accounting (TU)

1. Completion of all the following courses:
   • ACC 230 Financial Accounting
   • ACC 231 Managerial Accounting
   • ACC 332 Intermediate Accounting I
   • ACC 333 Intermediate Accounting II
2. Completion of one additional upper level Accounting course.
3. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the minor.
   • All upper level Accounting courses must be taken at Oglethorpe unless special permission is given by the Accounting program coordinator in consultation with the division chair (or designee).
   • No upper level courses taken in completion of the minor can be used towards any other major or minor offered within the Hammack School of Business.

Please see Mathematics.

Programs offered:

• Minor in African American Studies (TU)

The African American Studies minor is an interdisciplinary program that examines African American history, politics, and culture in the continental United States and the African diaspora. The program provides students with opportunities to explore the collective histories, experiences, contributions and social class of African Americans in the United States and abroad. The minor’s interdisciplinary perspective encourages students to make connections and think critically and creatively across traditional disciplinary boundaries. The African American Studies minor is designed to allow students a considerable degree of freedom in their choice of electives, disciplinary focus and research projects.

A minor in African American Studies consists of the successful completion of four courses from at least three different disciplines totaling 16 semester hours.

Minor in African American Studies (TU):

1. Completion of the following required course:
   • AAS 100 Introduction to African American Studies
2. Completion of no fewer than two (2) courses from the following list of foundational courses:
   • AAS/COM 340 African American Discourses and Criticism
   • HIS/AAS/WGS 235 Black Intellectual History and Thought
   • POL 304 African American Politics
   • COM 430 Race & Representation in the Media
   • SOC/AAS 306 Race and Ethnicity in the United States
   • Special topics courses pre-approved by the African American Studies program coordinator
3. Completion of up to one (1) course from the following list of elective courses:
   • COM 460 Space, Place, and Public Memory
   • COM 220 Intercultural Communication
   • SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
   • SOC/AAS 307 Elites and Inequality
   • POL 101 Introduction to Politics
   • ULP 303 New American City
   • SPN/FRE/AAS 406 French and Spanish Crossroads in the Caribbean and Africa
   • ENG 242 TV and Reading
   • ENG 371 Woolf and Morrison
   • HIS 330 The United States between World Wars
   • HIS 331 The Age of Affluence: The United States Since 1945
   • HIS 234 To Tell a Free Story: African American History to 1900
   • AAS 200 Independent Study
   • AAS 290 Special Topics in African American Studies
   • AAS 490 Advanced Special Topics in African American Studies
   • Special topics courses pre-approved by the African American Studies program coordinator.
4. Additional requirements and things to note:

No more than one course counted towards meeting requirements of the African American Studies minor can be counted toward satisfaction of requirements in any other program.

Programs offered:

• B.A. in Art History
• Minor in Art History (TU)

The Art History major provides students with an intellectual, aesthetic and historical foundation for the rigorous study of all visual arts, including architecture, sculpture, painting, photography and electronic media. The courses which comprise the Art History major have been designed as global, integrated, interdisciplinary constructs that underscore and invigorate the Core and the liberal arts experience, complementing other courses and majors which are already offered at Oglethorpe.

The courses in Art History are logically arranged according to increasing levels of mastery and complexity of thought, symbol, imagery, and technical understanding, providing comparative historical, cultural, and philosophical references to other courses students often take. At the same time, these courses are decidedly appropriate for their intense immersion for a university education, function as rigorous, free-standing portals to specific sub-disciplines, with each course aligning to the mission of Oglethorpe.  Each course deepens intellectual curiosity, provides individual attention, encourages close collaboration between professor and student, and offers scholarly insights into real-world field experiences in museums, archaeology, cultural resource management, and galleries. The curriculum prepares students for graduate school in Art History and for a variety of careers in arts management and curation.

B.A. in Art History (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of ART 350 Modern Art History.
2. Completion of two Studio Art courses in any two different media.
3. Completion of seven additional Art History courses. Up to two of these can be replaced by courses drawn from the following list (* = contingent upon the course being offered):
   • COM 101 Theories of Communication and Rhetoric
   • COM 420 Media, Culture. and Society
   • COM 460 Space, Place, and Public Memory
   • ENG 101 Ancient Literature
   • ENG 102 Medieval and Renaissance Literature
   • HIS 201 Ancient Greece
   • HIS 301 History of Christianity
   • PHI 207 Aesthetics
   • WGS 225 Women, Art, & Society: Women Artists
   • WGS 280 Gender, Culture, and Communication
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • Students are encouraged, but not required, to take COR104 Art and Culture prior to taking upper level Art History courses.

Minor in Art History (TU)

1. Completion of four Art History courses and one Studio Art course, for a total of at least 20 semester hours.

Please see Studio Art.

Programs offered:

• B.S. in Biology (TU)
• Minor in Biology (TU)

The curriculum in Biology provides a foundation in contemporary biology and prepares the student for continuing intellectual growth and professional development in the life sciences. These goals are achieved through completion of a set of courses that provide a comprehensive background in basic scientific concepts through lectures, discussion, exploration of the primary literature, writings, oral presentations, research, and field and laboratory exercises. The program supplies the preparation for employment by research institutions, non-government and government institutions, and industry, and also provides preparation for graduate and professional schools of biology, dentistry, environmental studies, medicine, public health, veterinary medicine, and the like.

The Biology major and Biology minor require several introductory-level science (biology, chemistry, physics) courses that have mathematics prerequisites and/or co-requisites. These requirements and the means by which to satisfy them are described in Sec. 6.4.1. and Sec. 6.4.2.

Biology students who are interested in careers in the interdisciplinary fields of environmental studies (Sec. 9.18.), public health (Sec. 9.37.) or scientific/medical illustration (Sec. 9.42.) can earn specialized credentials in those areas. These three programs require specific advising from faculty (biology faculty for environmental studies and public health, and art faculty for scientific/medical illustration). The public health concentration has an application process — contact the director of the program for information.

Biology students who are interested in careers in biomedical sciences and allied health studies (e.g., nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, clinical laboratory science), in medicine, and in similar healthcare professions (dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine) should also seek specific advising from biology faculty.

B.S. in Biology (see Sec. 8.5.4. for a complete list of B.S. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:

• • BIO 110 Biological Inquiry
  • BIO 111 Biostatistics
  • BIO 201 Genetics
  • BIO 252 Biology Seminar
  • BIO 499 Evolution Seminar
  • CHM 101 General Chemistry I (and laboratory, CHM 101L)
  • CHM 102 General Chemistry II (and laboratory, CHM 102L)
  • CHM 201 Organic Chemistry I (and laboratory, CHM 201L)
  • PHY 101 General Physics I (and laboratory, CHM 201L)

2. Completion of any combination of three “Category A” elective(s) or designated special topics course(s):
   1. • BIO 202 Microbiology
      • BIO 224 Cancer Biology
      • BIO 313 Developmental Biology
      • BIO 317 Biochemistry
      • BIO 418 Cell Biology
      • BIO 450 Genetic Counseling
      • BIO 455 Research in Epigenetics

3. Completion of any combination of two of the following “Category B” elective(s) or designated special topics course(s):

• • BIO 215 Animal Behavior
  • BIO 301 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
  • BIO 402 Human Physiology

4. Completion of any combination of two of the following “Category C” elective(s) or designated special topics course(s):

• • BIO 280 Conservation Biology in Hawaii
  • BIO 320 Urban Ecology
  • BIO 380 Conservation Biology
  • BIO 423 Ecology

5. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • Of the electives taken from Categories A, B, and C, at least one elective must be at the 400 level and one additional elective must be at the 300 level or higher.
   • Students transferring to Oglethorpe with two semesters of introductory biology from another institution will not be required to complete BIO 110. The BIO 111 requirement can also be satisfied with an equivalent statistics course from another institution.
   • A cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher is required for all courses contributing to the major.

Minor in Biology (TU)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:

• • BIO 110 Biological Inquiry
  • BIO 111 Biostatistics
  • BIO 201 Genetics
  • CHM 101 General Chemistry I (and laboratory, CHM 101L)
  • CHM 102 General Chemistry II (and laboratory, CHM 102L)
  • CHM 201 Organic Chemistry I (and laboratory, CHM 201L)

2. Completion of one additional 5 semester hour Biology elective.
3. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher is required for all courses contributing to the minor.

Programs offered:

• B.S. in Biopsychology (TU)

Biopsychology studies the relationship between brain processes and behavior. By its nature, biopsychology is an interdisciplinary field that integrates biological and psychological sciences. Students pursuing a degree in Biopsychology take courses that focus on the neural and hormonal correlation of behavior including sleep, feeding, sexual behavior, learning and memory, language, sensory and perceptual mechanisms, drug interactions, research methods, and statistics. A graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology could pursue careers or graduate programs in allied health professions, biopsychology, neuropsychology, medicine, psychiatry, neuroscience, or related fields.

Due to the broad applicability of the major, students should consult with their academic advisor to create a coherent program of study that is best suited to each student’s goals.

Students interested in pursuing careers in biomedical sciences and allied health studies (that is, those wishing to eventually attend schools of nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, clinical laboratory science, etc.), or those interested in medical school or other similar healthcare professional school (dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, etc.) should seek specialized advising.

Some introductory-level science (e.g.: biology and chemistry) lecture courses have mathematics prerequisites, and some also have mathematics co-requisites. Several of these introductory-level science courses are required for the Biopsychology major. While the mathematics prerequisites can be satisfied in a variety of ways, the most efficient way for most students is to take the mathematics placement examination no later than the start of a student’s first semester at Oglethorpe. The mathematics placement exam will determine whether a student has sufficient mathematical knowledge to exempt any (or all) of the mathematics prerequisites. If not, it will also help develop a plan of action for preparing the student to satisfy prerequisites in the shortest possible time. Please consult Sec. 6.4.1. and Sec. 6.4.2. for additional information.

B.S. in Biopsychology (see Sec. 8.5.4. for a complete list of B.S. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • CHM 101 General Chemistry I (and laboratory, CHM 101L)
   • CHM 102 General Chemistry II (and laboratory, CHM 102L)
   • BIO 110 Biological Inquiry
   • BIO 201 Genetics
   • PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
   • PSY 209 Behavioral Neuroscience
   • PSY 308 Sensation and Perception
   • PSY 310 Drugs, the Brain and Behavior
   • PSY 320 Psychological Statistics and Research Methods I
   • PSY 321 Psychological Statistics and Research Methods II
   • BIO 496 or PSY 496 Capstone Seminar in Biopsychology
2. Completion of any one of the following “Biology” electives:
   • BIO 215 Animal Behavior
   • BIO 313 Developmental Biology
   • BIO 402 Human Physiology
3. Completion of any one of the following “Psychology” electives:
   • PSY 201 Developmental Psychology
   • PSY 307 Cognitive Psychology
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • Because the Biopsychology major is interdisciplinary in nature, it is important to be aware of the necessary prerequisites for courses that are required by the major. Enrollment in courses contributing to the major must satisfy the prerequisites established by each discipline (i.e., biology, chemistry, and psychology).
   • Oglethorpe students contemplating taking any of the courses required for the major as transients at other post-secondary institutions are cautioned to follow Oglethorpe’s transient student policy (see Sec. 6.8.6.).
   • c. Courses taken to complete this major [minor] may not be used to fulfill the requirements of a minor in a related field.

Programs offered through the Hammack School of Business (Sec. 4.1.3):

• B.S. in Business Administration (TU)
• B.B.A in Business Administration (ADP)
• Minor in Business Administration (TU)
• Minor in Business Administration (ADP)

The study of business provides the student with an understanding of key concepts and associated tools that are fundamental to successful careers in business, both profit and nonprofit, and for active administration of organizations in the arts and in the community. These career opportunities include banking, finance, consulting, marketing, and management.

Our business curriculum is built upon a broad foundation of business knowledge, enhanced with study in the major disciplines of finance, accounting, management, marketing, analytics and economics, and culminates in a capstone study of the application of strategy in a variety of business models and environments.

Our business program is founded on these beliefs:

• Business is an integrative discipline requiring an appreciation for broad based business concepts beyond a single functional area.
• Business today is global in character and implementation. The understanding of the cultural and strategic challenges of international business is paramount.
• Understanding business requires hands-on experience, and an active program of internships, study abroad and direct exposure to the business community is key.
• Ethical leadership rests at the heart of good management and must be a part of the broader business education experience.

Our classes focus on the accomplishment of the above by providing the following:

• A focus on strategic thinking across an array of environments from start-up, to international business, to Fortune 100 corporations.
• Team-based development of oral and written presentation skills.
• Development of a case-based capability for business analysis.

A minor in Business Administration is designed to provide the student with an elementary foundation in the major disciplines within Business Administration. It is a useful minor for students who wish to prepare for an entry-level position in business while pursuing another major outside of Business Administration. The study of business, both as a major and a minor, provides a useful foundation for the study of law and for graduate study in business.

B.S. in Business Administration (see Sec. 8.5.4. for a complete list of B.S. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of all the following courses:
   • ACC 230 Financial Accounting
   • ACC 231 Managerial Accounting
   • BUS 240 Business Law
   • BUS 260 Principles of Management
   • BUS 275 Business Analytics
   • BUS 310 Corporate Finance
   • BUS 350 Marketing
   • BUS 469 Strategic Management
   • ECO 120 Principles of Microeconomics
   • ECO 122 Principles of Macroeconomics
2. Completion of four additional upper level Business Administration electives. At most, one of these courses can be replaced by:
   • BUS 495 Internship in Business Administration (4 semester hours); or
   • An upper level Accounting elective; or
   • An upper level Economics elective.
   • These four electives may be taken in different areas or focused in the areas of finance, management or marketing.
3. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.
   • No upper level courses taken in completion of the major can be used towards any other major or minor offered within the Hammack School of Business. This regulation means that a student cannot double major in accounting and business or in accounting and economics (B.S. degree option)
   • A cumulative maximum of ten semesters hours of courses required for the major can be taken under the provisions of the transient student policy (see Sec. 6.8.6.).

B.B.A. in Business Administration (see Sec. 8.5.3. for a complete list of B.B.A. graduation requirements)

The requirements are identical to those for the B.S. in Business Administration (see above).

Minor in Business Administration (TU)

1. Completion of one of the following courses:
   • ECO 120 Principles of Microeconomics
   • ECO 122 Principles of Macroeconomics
2. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • ACC 230 Financial Accounting
   • BUS 260 Principles of Management
3. Completion of two additional upper level Business Administration course.
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the minor.
   • No upper level courses taken in completion of the minor can be used towards any other major or minor offered within the Hammack School of Business.

Minor in Business Administration (ADP)

The requirements are identical to those for the Minor in Business Administration (TU) (see above).

Programs offered through the Hammack School of Business (Sec. 4.1.3):

• Certificate in Business Analytics as part of B.A. or B.S. degree (TU)
• Certificate in Business Analytics as part of B.A.L.S. or B.B.A. degree (ADP)
• Certificate in Business Analytics as a non-degree certificate

The Business Analytics certificate provides students with targeted understanding of how to use data to inform decision-making.  This includes best practices for analyzing data using Excel and other advanced analytical programs (such as R or SAS), and how to combine that skill with design to turn data into consumable information for stakeholders.

The certificate is useful for Oglethorpe students (TU or ADP) who wish to add an additional credential or
non-Oglethorpe students (non-degree) looking for career development opportunities with an enhanced ability to analyze and display data in a meaningful way that increases productivity and improves profitability.

Certificate in Business Analytics (Same for all three options)

1. Completion of all the following courses:
   • BUS 275            Business Analytics
   • BUS 325            Advanced Business Analytics
   • BUS 355            Data Visualization

2. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A student must earn a C- or better in each of the three program courses to earn any Business Analytics certificate.

Programs offered:

• B.S. in Chemistry (TU)
• Minor in Chemistry (TU)

The Chemistry program provides a substantial and integrated foundation in chemistry and related disciplines. The lecture courses and their laboratory counterparts work cooperatively to ensure attainment of an increasing broad and deep understanding of the fundamentals of modern chemistry. Students will also progressively enhance their abilities to think critically and creatively and to express themselves both orally and in writing. The chemistry program encourages and supports participation in independent research and internships as means of more fully understanding both the discipline and its intersection with other educational, business, and governmental institutions.

The chemistry major supplies an appropriate background for employment in research institutions, non-government and government institutions and industry. The curriculum also prepares students for graduate school in chemistry or several closely-related disciplines, and for professional schools of law, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, etc.

Students interested in pursuing careers in biomedical sciences and allied health studies (that is, those wishing to eventually attend schools of nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, clinical laboratory science, etc.), or those interested in medical school or other similar healthcare professional school (dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, etc.) should seek specialized advising. Likewise, students interested in pursuing careers in scientific illustration with a physical science emphasis should seek specialized advising.

Please note that all introductory-level science (biology, chemistry, physics) lecture courses have mathematics prerequisites, and some also have mathematics co-requisites. Several of these introductory-level science courses are required for the Chemistry major and minor. These requirements and the means by which to satisfy them are described in Sec. 6.4.1. and Sec. 6.4.2.

B.S. in Chemistry (see Sec. 8.5.4. for a complete list of B.S. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of all of the following courses, each with a grade of “C-” or better:
   • CHM 101 General Chemistry I (and laboratory, CHM 101L)
   • CHM 102 General Chemistry II (and laboratory, CHM 102L)
   • CHM 201 Organic Chemistry I (and laboratory, CHM 201L)
   • CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II (and laboratory, CHM 202L)
   • CHM 301 Physical Chemistry I (and laboratory, CHM 301L)
   • CHM 302 Physical Chemistry II (and laboratory, CHM 302L)
   • CHM 310 Quantitative Analysis (and laboratory, CHM 310L)
2. Completion of 4 CHM courses of at least 4 credits at the 400-level.
3. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher is required for all courses contributing to the major.
   • Math prerequisites for CHM 301 Physical Chemistry I require that students have completed MAT 131 Calculus I, MAT 132 Calculus II, and MAT 233 Calculus III.
   • Physics prerequisites for CHM 301 Physical Chemistry I require that students have completed PHY 201 College Physics I, PHY 202 College Physics II, PHY 201L College Physics Laboratory I, and PHY 202L College Physics Laboratory II.

Minor in Chemistry (TU)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • CHM 101 General Chemistry I (and laboratory, CHM 101L)
   • CHM 102 General Chemistry II (and laboratory, CHM 102L)
   • CHM 201 Organic Chemistry I (and laboratory, CHM 201L)
   • CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II (and laboratory, CHM 202L)
   • CHM 310 Quantitative Analysis (and laboratory, CHM 310L)
2. Completion of one additional CHM course of at least 4 credits at the 400-level.

Programs offered:

• B.A. in Communication Studies (TU)
• B.A. in Communication Studies (Media Studies track) (TU)
• B.A. in Communication Studies (Public Relations track) (TU)
• B.A. in Communication Studies (Rhetoric and Public Discourse track) (TU)
• B.A.L.S. in Communication Studies (ADP)
• Minor in Communication Studies (TU)
• Minor in Communication Studies (ADP)

The program in Communication Studies prepares students to become critically reflective citizens and practitioners in professions, including journalism, public relations, law, politics, broadcasting, advertising, public service, corporate communications and publishing. Students learn to perform effectively as ethical communicators – as speakers, writers, readers and researchers who know how to examine and engage audiences, from local to global situations. Majors acquire theories, research methods and practices for producing as well as judging communication of all kinds – written, spoken, visual and multi-media. The program encourages students to understand messages, audiences and media as shaped by social, historical, political, economic and cultural conditions.

Students have the opportunity to receive hands-on experience in a communication field of their choice through an internship. A leading center for the communications industry, Atlanta provides excellent opportunities for students to explore career options and apply their skills.

There are two ways a student can complete the major – with a track or without a track (general major).  Students have the option of pursuing the major with a track in one of these three areas:  Media Studies, Public Relations, and Rhetoric and Public Advocacy.

The track in Media Studies provides students with an understanding of the media environment both domestically and internationally. Students will examine the forces shaping the creation of media texts, learn to critically analyze these texts, explore the role and impact of social media and will develop an appreciation of the way the media shape their understanding of the world.

The track in Public Relations provides students with a solid foundation in the area of Public Relations. Students will receive an introduction to the field and learn critical skills such as writing and planning.  Advanced courses will delve into major theories in Public Relations and campaign building in order to provide an understanding of how critical processes in PR can best be developed and implemented.  Throughout the program, students will work with actual clients across the Atlanta region to provide a real-world experience and contacts.

The track in Rhetoric and Public Advocacy provides students with an understanding of the theories and practices of rhetoric and cultural studies. From its ancient to contemporary articulations, the field of rhetoric prepares citizens to engage and persuade audiences on matters of public concern, cultural value, and social change. Students will learn to apply rhetoric to produce as well as critique arguments on public issues for specific audiences, purposes, and situations. This track enables students to investigate the critical interplay of language, power, identity, and community in public discourse. Courses focus on rhetorics of public participation and advocacy in politics, social movements and protests, and the emerging digital publics of social media.

B.A. in Communication Studies (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • COM 101 Theories of Communication and Rhetoric
   • COM 105 Introduction to Communication Research Methods
   • COM 110 Public Speaking
   • COM 120 Introduction to Media Studies
2. Completion of two of the following courses, at least one must bear the COM designation:
   • COM 240 Introduction to Newswriting
   • COM 260 Writing for Business and the Professions
   • COM 310 Public Relations Writing
   • COM 320 Persuasive Writing
   • NPM 265 Nonprofit Communication
   • WRI 130 Creative Writing
   • WRI 200 Independent Study in Writing
   • WRI 231 Biography and Autobiography
   • WRI 290 Special Topics in Writing
   • WRI 331 Writing Prose, Fiction and Nonfiction
   • WRI 400 Advanced Independent Study in Writing
   • WRI 490 Advanced Special Topics in Writing
3. Completion of four of the following courses (at least two, not including internships, must be at the 400-level):
   • COM 125 History of the Motion Pictures
   • COM 175 Introduction to Web Design
   • COM 200 Independent Study in Communication Studies
   • COM 215 Strategic Communication Practicum
   • COM 220 Intercultural Communication
   • COM 230 Social Media Strategy and Analytics
   • COM 250 Digital Storytelling
   • COM 270 Principles of Public Relations
   • COM 280 Gender, Culture, and Communication
   • COM 290 Special Topics in Communication Studies
   • COM 325 Television Analysis
   • COM 330 Social Media Theories and Practice
   • COM 340 African American Discourses and Criticism
   • COM 350 Feminist Discourses and Criticism
   • COM 380 Feminist Media Studies
   • COM 400 Advanced Independent Study in Communication Studies
   • COM 410 Public Relations Theory and Research
   • COM 415 Strategic Communication Practicum
   • COM 420 Media, Culture, and Society
   • COM 425 Critical History of Radio, TV and New Media
   • COM 430 Race and Representation in the Media
   • COM 435 Media Industries
   • COM 450 Crisis Communication
   • COM 460 Space, Place, and Public Memory
   • COM 470 Globalization and the Media
   • COM 480 Persuasion and Social Movements
   • COM 490 Advanced Special Topics in Communication Studies
   • COM 495 Internship in Communication Studies
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.
   • All majors must also complete a TU minor course of study to connect their field to a related body of knowledge and to enhance career possibilities. Students are encouraged to broaden their knowledge and skills through this required minor in such areas as studio art, philosophy, psychology, business administration, politics and international studies.
   • At least one of the courses meeting the writing requirement must have a COM designation.
   • At least one 400-level COM course (excluding COM 495) must be taken at Oglethorpe.
   • At most, one course contributing to the major can be counted toward a minor or a second major in another discipline.
   • If a third writing course is taken, it will count toward one of the four electives in section 3 (above).
   • Though COM 495 Internship in Communication and Rhetoric Studies may be taken more than once, a maximum of 6 semester hours may be applied to the major. Any additional semester hours earned from COM 495 will be applied to general electives.

B.A. in Communication Studies (Media Studies track) (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • COM 101 Theories of Communication and Rhetoric
   • COM 105 Introduction to Communication Research Methods
   • COM 110 Public Speaking
   • COM 120 Introduction to Media Studies
2. Completion of two of the following courses, at least one must bear a COM designation:
   • COM 240 Introduction to Newswriting
   • COM 260 Writing for Business and the Professions
   • COM 310 Public Relations Writing
   • COM 320 Persuasive Writing
   • NPM 265 Nonprofit Communication
   • WRI 130 Creative Writing
   • WRI 200 Independent Study in Writing
   • WRI 231 Biography and Autobiography
   • WRI 290 Special Topics in Writing
   • WRI 331 Writing Prose, Fiction and Nonfiction
   • WRI 400 Advanced Independent Study in Writing
   • WRI 490 Advanced Special Topics in Writing
3. Completion of four of the following courses (at least two, not including internships, must be at the 400-level):
   • COM 125 History of the Motion Pictures
   • COM 135 Introduction to Web Design
   • COM 200 Independent Study in Communication Studies
   • COM 220 Intercultural Communication
   • COM 230 Social Media Strategy and Analytics
   • COM 250 Digital Storytelling
   • COM 280 Gender, Culture, and Communication
   • COM 290 Special Topics in Communication Studies
   • COM 325 Television Analysis
   • COM 330 Social Media Theories and Practice
   • COM 380 Feminist Media Studies
   • COM 400 Advanced Independent Study in Communication Studies
   • COM 420 Media, Culture, and Society
   • COM 425 Critical History of Radio, TV and New Media
   • COM 430 Race and Representation in the Media
   • COM 435 Media Industries
   • COM 470 Globalization and the Media
   • COM 490 Advanced Special Topics in Communication Studies
   • COM 495 Internship in Communication Studies
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.
   • All majors must also complete a TU minor course of study to connect their field to a related body of knowledge and to enhance career possibilities. Students are encouraged to broaden their knowledge and skills through this required minor in such areas as studio art, philosophy, psychology, business administration, politics and international studies.
   • At least one of the courses meeting the writing requirement must have a COM designation.
   • At least one 400-level COM course (excluding COM 495) must be taken at Oglethorpe.
   • At most, one course contributing to the major can be counted toward a minor or a second major in another discipline.
   • If a third writing course is taken, it will count toward one of the four electives in section 3 (above).
   • Though COM 495 Internship in Communication Studies may be taken more than once, a maximum of 6 semester hours may be applied to the major. Any additional semester hours earned from COM 495 will be applied to general electives.

B.A. in Communication Studies (Public Relations Track) (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of all the following courses:
   • COM 101 Theories of Communication and Rhetoric
   • COM 105 Introduction to Communication Research Methods
   • COM 110 Public Speaking
   • COM 120 Introduction to Media Studies
   • COM 270 Principles of Public Relations
   • COM 310 Public Relations Writing
   • COM 410 Public Relations Theory and Research
2. Completion of one of the following:
   • COM 240 Introduction to Newswriting
   • COM 260 Writing for Business and the Professions
   • COM 320 Persuasive Writing
   • NPM 265 Nonprofit Communication
   • WRI 130 Creative Writing
   • WRI 200 Independent Study in Writing
   • WRI 231 Biography and Autobiography
   • WRI 290 Special Topics in Writing
   • WRI 331 Writing Prose, Fiction and Nonfiction
   • WRI 400 Advanced Independent Study in Writing
   • WRI 490 Advanced Special Topics in Writing
3. Completion of two of the following courses (at least one, not including internships, must be at the 400-level):
   • COM 175 Introduction to Web Design
   • COM 200 Independent Study in Communication Studies
   • COM 215 Strategic Communication Practicum
   • COM 220 Intercultural Communication
   • COM 230 Social Media Strategy and Analytics
   • COM 250 Digital Storytelling
   • COM 290 Special Topics in Communication Studies
   • COM 330 Social Media Theories and Practice
   • COM 400 Advanced Independent Study in Communication Studies
   • COM 415 Strategic Communication Practicum
   • COM 430 Race and Representation in the Media
   • COM 435 Media Industries
   • COM 450 Crisis Communication
   • COM 470 Globalization in the Media
   • COM 490 Advanced Special Topics in Communication Studies
   • COM 495 Internship in Communication Studies
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.
   • All majors must also complete a TU minor course of study to connect their field to a related body of knowledge and to enhance career possibilities. Students are encouraged to broaden their knowledge and skills through this required minor in such areas as studio art, philosophy, psychology, business administration, politics and international studies.
   • At least one of the courses meeting the writing requirement must have a COM designation.
   • At least one 400-level COM course (excluding COM 495) must be taken at Oglethorpe.
   • At most, one course contributing to the major can be counted toward a minor or a second major in another discipline.
   • If a third writing course is taken, it will count toward one of the two electives in section 3 (above).
   • Though COM 495 Internship in Communication Studies may be taken more than once, a maximum of 6 semester hours may be applied to the major. Any additional semester hours earned from COM 495 will be applied to general electives.

B.A. in Communication Studies (Rhetoric and Public Advocacy Track) (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • COM 101 Theories of Communication and Rhetoric
   • COM 105 Introduction to Communication Research Methods
   • COM 110 Public Speaking
   • COM 120 Introduction to Media Studies
   • COM 320 Persuasive Writing
2. Completion of one of the following courses:
   • COM 240 Introduction to Newswriting
   • COM 260 Writing for Business and the Professions
   • COM 310 Public Relations Writing
   • NPM 265 Nonprofit Communication
   • WRI 130 Creative Writing
   • WRI 200 Independent Study in Writing
   • WRI 231 Biography and Autobiography
   • WRI 290 Special Topics in Writing
   • WRI 331 Writing Prose, Fiction and Nonfiction
   • WRI 400 Advanced Independent Study in Writing
   • WRI 490 Advanced Special Topics in Writing
3. Completion of four of the following (at least two, not including internships, must be at the 400-level):
   • COM 200 Independent Study in Communication Studies
   • COM 220 Intercultural Communication
   • COM 230 Social Media Strategy and Analytics
   • COM 280 Gender Culture and Communication
   • COM 290 Special Topics in Communication Studies
   • COM 340 African American Discourses and Criticism
   • COM 350 Feminist Discourses and Criticism
   • COM 400 Advanced Independent Study in Communication Studies
   • COM 460 Space, Place, and Public Memory
   • COM 480 Persuasion and Social Movements
   • COM 490 Advanced Special Topics in Communication Studies
   • COM 495 Internship in Communication Studies
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.
   • All majors must also complete a TU minor course of study to connect their field to a related body of knowledge and to enhance career possibilities. Students are encouraged to broaden their knowledge and skills through this required minor in such areas as studio art, philosophy, psychology, business administration, politics and international studies.
   • At least one of the courses meeting the writing requirement must have a COM designation.
   • At least one 400-level COM course (excluding COM 495) must be taken at Oglethorpe.
   • At most, one course contributing to the major can be counted toward a minor or a second major in another discipline.
   • If a third writing course is taken, it will count toward one of the four electives in section 3 (above).
   • Though COM 495 Internship in Communication Studies may be taken more than once, a maximum of 6 semester hours may be applied to the major. Any additional semester hours earned from COM 495 will be applied to general electives.

B.A.L.S. in Communication Studies (see Sec. 8.5.2. for a complete list of B.A.L.S. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • COM 101 Theories of Communication and Rhetoric
   • COM 105 Introduction to Communication Research Methods
   • COM 110 Public Speaking
   • COM 120 Introduction to Media Studies
2. Completion of two of the following courses:
   • COM 240 Introduction to Newswriting
   • COM 260 Writing for Business and the Professions
   • COM 310 Public Relations Writing
   • COM 320 Persuasive Writing
   • NPM 265 Nonprofit Communication
   • WRI 130 Creative Writing
   • WRI 200 Independent Study in Writing
   • WRI 231 Biography and Autobiography
   • WRI 290 Special Topics in Writing
   • WRI 331 Writing Prose, Fiction and Nonfiction
   • WRI 400 Advanced Independent Study in Writing
   • WRI 490 Advanced Special Topics in Writing
3. Completion of four of the following courses (at least two, not including internships, must be at the 400-level):
   • COM 125 History of the Motion Pictures
   • COM 175 Introduction to Web Design
   • COM 200 Independent Study in Communication Studies
   • COM 215 Strategic Communication Practicum
   • COM 220 Intercultural Communication
   • COM 230 Social Media Strategy and Analytics
   • COM 250 Digital Storytelling
   • COM 270 Principles of Public Relations
   • COM 280 Gender, Culture, and Communication
   • COM 290 Special Topics in Communication Studies
   • COM 325 Television Analysis
   • COM 330 Social Media Theories and Practice
   • COM 340 African American Discourses and Criticism
   • COM 350 Feminist Discourses and Criticism
   • COM 380 Feminist Media Studies
   • COM 400 Advanced Independent Study in Communication Studies
   • COM 410 Public Relations Theory and Research
   • COM 415 Strategic Communication Practicum
   • COM 420 Media, Culture, and Society
   • COM 425 Critical History of Radio, Television and New Media
   • COM 430 Race and Representation in the Media
   • COM 435 Media Industries
   • COM 450 Crisis Communication
   • COM 460 Space, Place, and Public Memory
   • COM 470 Globalization and the Media
   • COM 480 Persuasion and Social Movements
   • COM 490 Advanced Special Topics in Communication Studies
   • COM 495 Internship in Communication Studies
4. Completion of a single foreign language at the 102-level.
5. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.
   • All majors must also complete an ADP minor course of study to connect their field to a related body of knowledge.
   • At least one of the courses meeting the writing requirement must have a COM designation.
   • At least one 400-level COM course (excluding COM 495) must be taken at Oglethorpe.
   • At most, one course contributing to the major can be counted toward a minor or a second major in another discipline.
   • If a third writing course is taken, it will count toward one of the four electives in section 3 (above).
   • Though COM 495 Internship in Communication Studies may be taken more than once, a maximum of 6 semester hours may be applied to the major. Any additional semester hours earned from COM 495 will be applied to general electives.

Minor in Communication Studies (TU)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • COM 101 Theories of Communication and Rhetoric
   • COM 120 Introduction to Media Studies
2. Completion of one of the following courses:
   • COM 240 Introduction to Newswriting
   • COM 260 Writing for Business and the Professions
   • COM 310 Public Relations Writing
   • COM 320 Persuasive Writing
   • NPM 265 Nonprofit Communication
3. Completion of two of the following courses (at least one, not including internships, must be at the 400-level):
   • COM 105 Introduction to Communication Research Methods
   • COM 110 Public Speaking
   • COM 125 History of the Motion Pictures
   • COM 175 Introduction to Web Design
   • COM 215 Strategic Communication Practicum
   • COM 220 Intercultural Communication
   • COM 230 Social Media Strategy and Analytics
   • COM 250 Digital Storytelling
   • COM 270 Principles of Public Relations
   • COM 280 Gender, Culture, and Communication
   • COM 290 Special Topics in Communication Studies
   • COM 325 Television Analysis
   • COM 330 Social Media Theories and Practice
   • COM 340 African American Discourses and Criticism
   • COM 350 Feminist Discourses and Criticism
   • COM 380 Feminist Media Studies
   • COM 400 Advanced Independent Study in Communication Studies
   • COM 410 Public Relations Theory and Research
   • COM 415 Strategic Communication Practicum
   • COM 420 Media, Culture, and Society
   • COM 425 Critical History of Radio, Television and New Media
   • COM 430 Race and Representation in the Media
   • COM 435 Media Industries
   • COM 450 Crisis Communication
   • COM 460 Space, Place, and Public Memory
   • COM 470 Globalization and the Media
   • COM 480 Persuasion and Social Movements
   • COM 490 Advanced Special Topics in Communication Studies
   • COM 495 Internship in Communication Studies
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • At least three of the courses contributing to the minor must be taken at Oglethorpe.

Minor in Communication and Rhetoric Studies (ADP)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • COM 101 Theories of Communication and Rhetoric
   • COM 120 Introduction to Media Studies
2. Completion of one of the following courses:
   • COM 240 Introduction to Newswriting
   • COM 260 Writing for Business and the Professions
   • COM 310 Public Relations Writing
   • COM 320 Persuasive Writing
   • NPM 265 Nonprofit Communication
3. Completion of two of the following courses (at least one, not including internships, must be at the 400-level):
   • COM 105 Introduction to Communication Research Methods
   • COM 110 Public Speaking
   • COM 125 History of the Motion Pictures
   • COM 175 Introduction to Web Design
   • COM 200 Independent Study in Communication Studies
   • COM 215 Strategic Communication Practicum
   • COM 220 Intercultural Communication
   • COM 230 Social Media Strategy and Analytics
   • COM 250 Digital Storytelling
   • COM 270 Principles of Public Relations
   • COM 280 Gender, Culture, and Communication
   • COM 290 Special Topics in Communication Studies
   • COM 325 Television Analysis
   • COM 330 Social Media Theories and Practice
   • COM 340 African American Discourses and Criticism
   • COM 350 Feminist Discourses and Criticism
   • COM 380 Feminist Media Studies
   • COM 400 Advanced Independent Study in Communication Studies
   • COM 410 Public Relations Theory and Research
   • COM 415 Strategic Communication Practicum
   • COM 420 Media, Culture, and Society
   • COM 425 Critical History of Radio, Television and New Media
   • COM 430 Race and Representation in the Media
   • COM 435 Media Industries
   • COM 450 Crisis Communication
   • COM 460 Space, Place, and Public Memory
   • COM 470 Globalization and the Media
   • COM 480 Persuasion and Social Movements
   • COM 490 Advanced Special Topics in Communication Studies
   • COM 495 Internship in Communication Studies
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • At least three of the courses contributing to the minor must be taken at Oglethorpe.

Programs offered:

• Minor in Computer Science (TU)

Computer Science is the study of the foundations of information and computation.  We start with a basic introduction to programming and progress to more specific and abstract topics related to information and computation.  Upon graduation, Computer Science minors will be prepared for a variety of careers and graduate school in areas related to computing including bioinformatics, human-computer interaction, and cryptography.

The successful Computer Science minor will:

• Sharpen their problem-solving skills;
• Communicate fluently in a programming language in a way that exhibits good software engineering techniques;
• Communicate fluently in spoken and written English using the algorithms and data structures of computer science; and
• Relate their classroom experience to future career goals.

Minor in Computer Science (TU)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • CSC 201 Introduction to Programming
   • CSC 201L Introduction to Programming Laboratory
   • CSC 202 Data Structures
2. Completion of one Computer Science course (4 semester hours or more) from the below list:
   • CSC 230 Introduction to Software Engineering
   • CSC 270 Computer Organization
   • CSC 320 Analysis of Algorithms
3. Completion of two elective courses from the above list or the following list:
   • CSC 300 Programming Language Concepts
   • CSC 340 Databases and Web Design
   • CSC 400 Internship in Computer Science
   • CSC 490 e.g. Machine Learning, Intro to AI, Cloud Computing
   • PHY 206 Computational Physics
   • PHY 232 Fundamentals of Electronics (and the accompanying lab, PHY 232L)
   • CHM 490 Computational Chemistry
   • PHI 201 Formal Logic
   • MAT 350 Statistical Learning
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • CSC 490 may be repeated as a Computer Science elective as long as it is a different topic than previously taken each time.
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the minor.

Programs offered:

• Minor in Creative Writing

Oglethorpe University’s Minor in Creative Writing offers practical and creative skills in prose, poetry, dramatic writing, and professional communication for business, science, and the arts. A creative writer assesses culture, history, identity, and their role in that cycle. The minor provides students the coursework and real-world experience to hone the craft and skills to express yourself and make a positive change in the world. Our program begins with an introductory survey course, and over the four-year university experience offers courses in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, and playwriting, as well as an Advanced Special Topics course and internships. Creative Writing students participate in a classroom workshop model designed to hear and share voices equally, in which students learn to productively critique their own writing and that of their peers. Oglethorpe’s Minor in Creative Writing is founded on the belief that creative writing is a craft that promotes a lasting and productive connection with the changing self and the world at large.

Minor in Creative Writing (TU)

1. Completion of five of the following courses, totaling at least 20 semester hours:
   • THE 350 Playwriting
   • WRI 130 Creative Writing
   • WRI 231 Biography and Autobiography
   • WRI 290 Special Topics in Writing
   • WRI 330 Writing Poetry
   • WRI 331 Writing Prose, Fiction and Nonfiction
   • WRI 400 Advances Independent Study in Writing
   • WRI 490 Advances Special Topics in Writing
   • WRI 495 Internship in Writing
2. Additional requirements and things to note:

• • WRI 130 and WRI 331 can each be taken twice for course credit, if the course description and content in each semester is substantially different in topic, as determined by the Creative Writing program coordinator.
  • WRI 495 Internship in Writing can only be counted once for the Creative Writing minor. For WRI 495 to qualify for the minor, it must be pre-approved to be a writing-intensive experience by the Creative Writing program coordinator and supervised by an English and Comparative Literature faculty member.

Programs offered:

Certificate in Digital Media as part of B.A. or B.S. degree (TU)

Certificate in Digital Media as part of B.A.L.S. or B.B.A. degree (ADP)

The Digital Media Certificate is designed to help students learn how to create and implement digital content for different strategic purposes. The purpose of this certificate is to (1) provide students with a focused understanding of the digital media environment, (2) equip them with the critical thinking skills to make sound decisions based on an understanding of theory and background in the digital media landscape, and (3) assist them in developing the creative skills to design, implement, and manage digital communication efforts.

The Digital Media Certificate is only available for degree-seeking, Oglethorpe students.

Certificate in Digital Media

1. Completion of all the following courses:

• • • COM 175              Web Design
    • COM 230              Social Media Strategy and Analytics
    • COM 250              Digital Storytelling
    • COM 330              Social Media Theories and Practice

2. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • COM-330 (Social Media Theories and Practice) should be taken as the last course in the sequence as it is the capstone course for the certificate.

Programs offered through the Hammack School of Business (Sec. 4.1.3):

• B.A. in Economics (TU)
• B.S. in Business Economics (TU)
• Minor in Economics (TU)

Economics is the study of decision making. Economics is used to examine individual behavior, interactions and the resulting social order. Basic economic principles govern all action. It is valuable to go into negotiations in markets, as well as the voting booth, prepared with a clear understanding of the business strategies, government policies and decision outcomes that will affect society. Knowledge of how markets function is helpful to both business people and voters who will make decisions about such market-related economic matters as taxes, interest ceilings, minimum wages, and public utility rates. A student majoring in Economics will evaluate property rights assessments, the incentives created and resulting social order, replacing uninformed opinions about complex situations with disciplined thought.

Students majoring in Economics will be prepared to analyze complex problems and communicate their findings. The student will be introduced to the technical terminology of business, analytical tools for problem solving and communication methods, including data analysis, business writing and presentation. Internships are available to provide preparation for careers after graduation.

The Business Economics degree is intended for those students who plan to enter the business world upon graduation, although it is sufficiently rigorous to support graduate studies upon graduation or subsequently. Students pursuing this degree will integrate a broad foundation of business knowledge with the techniques of economic modeling and application appropriate for work in market research and analytics.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics offers greater flexibility and is designed for students who are interested in policy and wish to explore the intersection of economics with other liberal arts disciplines such as politics, philosophy, psychology, and mathematics.

B.A. in Economics (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. The program has a mathematics proficiency requirement which can be fulfilled in either of two ways:
   • by achieving a score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Calculus AB or Calculus BC examination, or
   • by earning a grade of “C-“ or better in MAT 121 Applied Calculus or MAT 131 Calculus I. Students satisfying the mathematics proficiency requirement by taking MAT 131 Calculus I should take the mathematics placement examination (see 6.4.1. and Sec. 6.4.3.) no later than the start of their first semester at Oglethorpe to ensure the requirement and any prerequisites it demands have been satisfied prior to enrolling in ECO 220 Intermediate Microeconomics.
2. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • ECO 120 Principles of Microeconomics
   • ECO 122 Principles of Macroeconomics
   • ECO 220 Intermediate Microeconomics
   • ECO 222 Intermediate Macroeconomics
   • ECO 429 Econometrics
   • ECO 429L Econometrics Lab
   • BUS 275 Business Analytics
3. Completion of four upper level courses in Economics, which can include ECO 495 Internship in Economics only when taken once and only if the internship is for 4 semester hours.
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.
   • No upper level courses taken in completion of the major can be used towards any other major or minor offered within the departments of economics and business administration in the Hammack School of Business. This regulation means that a student cannot double major in accounting and business, business and economics (B.S. degree option), or in accounting and economics (B. S. degree option).

B.S. in Business Economics (see Sec. 8.5.4. for a complete list of B.S. graduation requirements)

1. The program has a mathematics proficiency requirement which can be fulfilled in either of two ways:
   • by achieving a score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Calculus AB or Calculus BC examination, or
   • by earning a grade of “C-“ or better in MAT 121 Applied Calculus or MAT 131 Calculus I. Students satisfying the mathematics proficiency requirement by taking MAT 131 Calculus I should take the mathematics placement examination (see 6.4.1. and Sec. 6.4.3.) no later than the start of their first semester at Oglethorpe to ensure the requirement and any prerequisites it demands have been satisfied prior to enrolling in ECO 220 Intermediate Microeconomics.
2. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • ACC 230 Financial Accounting
   • ACC 231 Managerial Accounting
   • BUS 260 Principles of Management
   • BUS 310 Corporate Finance
   • BUS 350 Marketing
   • ECO 120 Principles of Microeconomics
   • ECO 122 Principles of Macroeconomics
   • ECO 220 Intermediate Microeconomics
   • ECO 222Intermediate Macroeconomics
   • ECO 429 Econometrics
   • ECO 429L Econometrics Lab
   • BUS 275 Business Analytics
3. Completion of three upper level courses in Economics, which can include ECO 495 Internship in Economics only when taken once and only if the internship is for 4 semester hours.
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.
   • No upper level courses taken in completion of the major can be used towards any other major or minor offered within the departments of economics and business administration in the Hammack School of Business. This regulation means that a student cannot double major in accounting and business, business and economics (B.S. degree option), or in accounting and economics (B. S. degree option).

Minor in Economics (TU)

1. The program has a mathematics proficiency requirement which can be fulfilled in either of two ways:
   • by achieving a score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Calculus AB or Calculus BC examination, or
   • by earning a grade of “C-“ or better in MAT 121 Applied Calculus or MAT 131 Calculus I. Students satisfying the mathematics proficiency requirement by taking MAT 131 Calculus I should take the mathematics placement examination (see 6.4.1. and Sec. 6.4.3.) no later than the start of their first semester at Oglethorpe to ensure the requirement and any prerequisites it demands have been satisfied prior to enrolling in ECO 220 Intermediate Microeconomics.
2. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • ECO 120 Principles of Microeconomics
   • ECO 122 Principles of Macroeconomics
   • ECO 220 Intermediate Microeconomics
   • ECO 222Intermediate Macroeconomics
3. Completion of two upper level courses in Economics.
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   1. A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.
   2. No upper level courses taken in completion of the minor can be used towards any other major or minor offered within the departments of economics and business administration in the Hammack School of Business.

Programs offered:

B.A. (TU), B.S. (TU), B.B.A. (ADP), or B.A.L.S. (ADP) in a Chosen Major from Oglethorpe University
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from Mercer University

Through Oglethorpe University’s partnership with Mercer University, students can prepare for the K-12 teaching profession while finishing their degrees and college experiences at Oglethorpe.  The 4+1 Bridge Program allows students accelerated courses of study in undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered by Oglethorpe and Mercer in as little as five years.

After earning undergraduate degrees in the majors of their choice at Oglethorpe, students will choose an area of specialization in Mercer’s Master of Arts in Teaching programs in Early Childhood, Middle Grades, and Secondary Education. Students will also be eligible for initial teacher certification upon successful completion of the program.

Program Structure

Phase I: Beginning Study at Oglethorpe University

• Prior to junior year at Oglethorpe and admission to the bridge program

Phase II: Advanced Study at Oglethorpe University and Mercer University

• During Junior and/or Senior year at Oglethorpe and after admission to the bridge program
• Begin undergraduate education courses and up to one graduate education course at Mercer

Phase III: Graduate Study at Mercer University

• After completion of Oglethorpe undergraduate degree and admission to the bridge program

Oglethorpe University Requirements

• Candidates must be classified as a Junior and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
• Eligible degree programs include: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Business Administration
• Completed online, self-paced module “GACE Educator Ethics for Program Entry Assessment”
• Complete a no-fee, streamlined application to the bridge program

Mercer University Requirements

• For advanced study at Mercer (Phase II), candidates must successfully meet the above Oglethorpe University requirements and have the streamlined bridge program application approved by Mercer
• For graduate study at Mercer (Phase III), candidates must successfully complete the above criteria, have the streamlined bridge program application approved by Mercer University, and have earned an appropriate undergraduate degree from Oglethorpe.

Dual Degree in Education/4+1 Bridge Program Interest and Eligibility Form.

Please see Physics—Engineering Track

Programs offered:

• B.A. in English and Comparative Literature (TU)
• Minor in English and Comparative Literature (TU)
• Minor in English (ADP)

In literature courses, students examine written works to determine their meanings, to reach judgments about their value, to explore their relation to life and to their historical contexts, and to derive pleasure. To these ends, students make both written and oral analyses, supporting their conclusions with close examination of specific textual passages from the works of literature being studied. In both literature and writing courses, students learn to compose their interpretations and supporting details into a coherent and convincing structure of thought and language. Students in literary writing classes learn about poetry, fiction, and nonfiction by working to develop the insight, imagination, and discipline required to create them and by studying instructive examples of these genres.

A major in English and Comparative Literature is excellent preparation for law school or any other professional training that requires students to interpret written material and support their assertions with specific evidence. Given the expressed need in the business community for people who can communicate well orally and on paper, the combination of an English and Comparative Literature major and courses in Business Administration or an Accounting minor may be very attractive to prospective employers. Oglethorpe graduates also work in public relations and editing, where they use their skill with words—a major emphasis of every English and Comparative Literature course. They go into teaching and sometimes work for publishers, television stations, film-making companies or computer firms where they write press releases, training manuals, in-house newspapers, and news copy.

To help students bridge the gap between academic life and work experience, Oglethorpe places English and Comparative Literature majors in internships with area newspapers, publishing companies, public relations firms, cultural associations, and radio and television stations. Such experiences enhance students’ chances of finding the jobs they want after graduation.

B.A. in English and Comparative Literature (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of one of the following courses in Comparative Literature:
   • ENG 101 Ancient Literature
   • ENG 105 Global Literatures
2. Completion of all of the following period courses at the 100 level:
   • ENG 102 Medieval and Renaissance Literature
   • ENG 103 18th and 19th Century Literature
   • ENG 104 Modern and Contemporary Literature
3. Completion of one of the following courses:
   • ENG 204 Shakespeare: Early Plays, To 1603
   • ENG 206 Shakespeare: Late Plays, 1603-1613
4. Completion of both of the following courses:
   • ENG 220 Literary Tribalism: How to Read Race, Class, Nation and Gender
   • ENG 310 Research Methods and Critical Theory
5. Completion of three additional English and Comparative Literature electives; at least two of these five must be at the 300-level.
6. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-“ or higher is required in all courses contributing to the major.
   • The following courses are pre-approved upper-level credit in the major and the minor in English and Comparative Literature:
     • HON 401 Honors Thesis
     • FRE 406, SPN 406 French and Spanish Crossroads in the Caribbean and Africa

Minor in English and Comparative Literature (TU)

1. Completion of a minimum of four English and Comparative Literature courses, at least three of which must be at the 300-level.
2. A grade of “C-“ or higher is required in all courses contributing to the minor.

Minor in English (ADP)

The requirements are identical to those for the Minor in English and Comparative Literature (TU) (see above).

Programs offered:

• Minor in Environmental Studies (TU)

Healthy people and societies require healthy environments. Yet, the population growth, economic growth, and urbanization found within many modern societies often leads to environmental degradation (e.g., reduced air quality) and environmental injustice (e.g., lower air quality in neighborhoods with more minority residents). The underlying, causal mechanisms are often complex and require multidisciplinary and scientific training to understand and manage. This program provides that training—including careful consideration of several case studies/locations in the growing Atlanta metropolitan region—so that we might make our societies more sustainable. Students completing the minor will be well prepared for careers in the environmental nonprofit sector, environmental law, natural resource management, public policy, environmental consulting, and the like. To apply for the Environmental Studies minor, see section 3 below and complete the online application.

Minor in Environmental Studies (TU):

1. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • ENV/BIO 320 Urban Ecology
   • ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Studies
   • ENV 401 Seminar in Environmental Studies
   • ENV 495 Internship in Environmental Studies (3 hours)
2. Completion of one of the following courses worth a total of at least 4 hours:
   • BIO 280 Conservation Biology in Hawaii
   • BIO 290c Avian Ecology
   • BIO 380 Conservation Biology
   • BIO 423 Ecology
   • ECO 120 Principles of Microeconomics
   • ECO 325 Environmental Economics
   • ENV 290 Special Topics in Environmental Studies
   • ENV 490 Advanced Special Topics in Environmental Studies
   • HIS 315 History of Atlanta
   • NPM 220 The Nonprofit Sector
   • HIS 290 Special Topics in History: Environmental History
   • PBH 201 Public Health Perspectives
   • PBH 301 Public Health Workshop
   • ENV/PHI 230 Does Nature Really Matter?
   • ULP 303 The New American City
3. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • To declare a minor in Environmental Studies, students must submit an application to the director of the environmental studies program. The application is due by close of business on the last Wednesday before students are first able to register for their second sophomore semester.
   • A grade of “C-“or higher is required in all courses contributing to the minor. A grade of “C-“or higher is required in all courses contributing to the minor.
   • Students may use up to 5 hours to meet requirements of a minor in Environmental Studies and a major that requires at least 65 hours. This is the only case in which hours may fulfill requirements of the minor in Environmental Studies and a major or another minor.

Programs offered:

• B.A. in Film and Media Studies (TU)
• Minor in Film and Media Studies (TU)

Film and Media Studies is an interdisciplinary program that is dedicated to the study of film, television, and new media. This program combines history, theory, and practice in order to provide students with the most effective foundation for entry into the field. The Film and Media Studies major encourages students to think critically about the media texts they consume while simultaneously recognizing the ideological structures that attempt to shape their experiences of these texts. The program provides a broad historical perspective on some of the aesthetic, cultural, economic, political, ideological, and technological trends impacting the media industries from their origins in the late 19th century through the present. Media plays a significant role in the social construction of identity (race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, etc.) and the creation of culture at large, so one goal of the program is to enable students to develop the theoretical tools and critical perspective to interrogate the media that saturates our lives. Furthermore, learning about the history and theory of the media will better prepare students to create content of their own. Through hands-on learning experiences, this program will familiarize students with the basic tools, language, resources, and techniques associated with multimedia production. Students will develop basic skills in production techniques including cinematography, lighting, and audio recording, and postproduction techniques including digital audio and video editing, graphics, and special effects. The Film and Media Studies program is designed in such a way as to ensure that students are equipped with both the technical skills and the knowledge necessary to pursue careers in the media industries, as well as a solid theoretical foundation on which to build in the event that they decide to continue their educational journey and move on to graduate-level coursework.

B.A. in Film and Media Studies (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of these five required introductory courses:
   • FMS 125 History of the Motion Pictures
   • FMS 135 Aesthetics and Analysis
   • FMS 150 Introduction to Multimedia Production
   • FMS 275 Experimental Video for Artists
   • COM 250 Digital Storytelling
2. Completion of any three of the following courses (with at least one course at the 300- or 400-level):
   • COM 120 Introduction to Media Studies
   • COM 380 Feminist Media Studies
   • COM 420 Media, Culture, and Society
   • COM 430 Race and Representation in the Media
   • COM 470 Globalization and the Media
   • ENG 340 Television and Reading: Critical Literacy and American Narratives
   • FMS 290 Special Topics in Film and Media Studies
   • FMS 325 Television Analysis
   • FMS 345 Music for Film and Television
   • FMS 425 Critical History of Radio, TV, and New Media
   • FMS 435 Media Industries
   • FMS 445 Film Theory and Criticism
   • FMS 490 Advanced Special Topics in Film and Media Studies
   • FRE 404 Great French Actresses and Their Film Roles
3. Completion of any three of the following courses:
   • ART 205 Documentary Filmmaking
   • FMS 175 Introduction to Web Design
   • FMS 200 Independent Study in Film and Media Studies
   • FMS 285 Introduction to Animation
   • FMS 305 Sound Design
   • FMS 315 Lighting Design
   • FMS 335 Directing for the Camera
   • FMS 400 Advanced Independent Study in Film and Media Studies
   • FMS 405 Advanced Digital Cinematography
   • FMS 495 Internship in Film and Media Studies
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.
   • At least one of the elective courses in area two must be taken at the 300 or 400 level.
   • One course contributing to the major can also be counted toward a minor or a second major in another discipline.

Minor in Film and Media Studies (TU)

1. Completion of these two required introductory courses:
   • FMS 125 History of the Motion Pictures
   • FMS 150 Introduction to Multimedia Production
2. Completion of any three elective courses from the following:
   • ART 205 Documentary Filmmaking
   • COM 120 Introduction to Media Studies
   • COM 250 Digital Storytelling
   • COM 380 Feminist Media Studies
   • COM 420 Media, Culture, and Society
   • COM 430 Race and Representation in the Media
   • COM 470 Globalization and the Media
   • ENG 340 Television and Reading: Critical Literacy and American Narratives
   • FMS 135 Aesthetics and Analysis
   • FMS 175 Introduction to Web Design
   • FMS 200 Independent Study in Film and Media Studies
   • FMS 275 Experimental Video for Artists
   • FMS 285 Introduction to Animation
   • FMS 290 Special Topics in Film and Media Studies
   • FMS 305 Sound Design
   • FMS 315 Lighting Design
   • FMS 325 Television Analysis
   • FMS 335 Directing for the Camera
   • FMS 400 Advanced Independent Study in Film and Media Studies
   • FMS 405 Advanced Digital Cinematography
   • FMS 425 Critical History of Radio, TV, and New Media
   • FMS 435 Media Industries
   • FMS 445 Film Theory and Criticism
   • FMS 490 Advanced Special Topics in Film and Media Studies
   • FMS 495 Internship in Film and Media Studies
   • FRE 404 Great French Actresses and Their Film Roles
3. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the minor.
   • One course contributing to the minor can also be counted toward a major or a second minor in another discipline.

Programs offered:

• B.A. in French (TU)
• Minor in French (TU)

A student who chooses French as a major will gain valuable knowledge, not only about the language, but also about the many unique and fascinating cultures represented in the French-speaking world. Like all languages offered in our foreign language program, the French major is informed by “the five C’s:” communication, cultures, connections, comparisons and communities. These areas represent the defined goals of National Standards for Foreign Language Learning.

The journey toward a French major begins with a thorough emphasis on reading, writing, listening comprehension and speaking. These essential skills prepare the student with the foundations for communicating in diverse contexts in the French language. More advanced study of French will enable the student to explore the treasures of French and Francophone prose, poetry, drama and cinema, in addition to the study of colorful and intriguing civilizations in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Africa and Québec and wider French-speaking Canada. Through course offerings in French, students become more informed about America’s French-speaking neighbors to the north and in the Caribbean to the south in addition to becoming more functional global citizens.

Once students have reached an adequate level of proficiency in French, they will be ready to complement their classroom studies with full-immersion study abroad opportunities. As an invaluable component of the French major, students are required to study and live in a French-speaking country for a semester during the academic year following the completion of an initial sequence of courses taken in the program. Most French majors choose to study at Oglethorpe’s partner institution, the Catholic University of Lille. In addition, for the adventurous student, there are many other creative study abroad options available, all of which can be discussed with student advisors. Native speakers of French are invited to complete the 12-semester hour requirements of study abroad in courses at Oglethorpe or through cross registration at one of the Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education (ARCHE) institutions.

Many students who complete the French major go on to carry out graduate programs at other institutions in French and Francophone language and literature, linguistics, French cultural studies or international relations. Other graduates from the program become French instructors or find opportunities in corporate or non-profit organizations, where they continue to apply their language skills and global experiences. Students are also invited to combine a double major in French with other disciplines, a combination which greatly enhances student marketability after graduation.

All students with previous study or experience in French must take a language placement examination; see Sec. 6.4.4. of this Bulletin. They will be placed in the course sequence according to their competence. Under no circumstance should students with past experience in French place themselves in courses, especially at the elementary level. Students are not eligible to enroll in elementary and intermediate courses in their native languages.

B.A. in French (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of all of the following courses (including required satisfaction of all prerequisites for FRE 201) unless exempted via the language placement test; see Sec. 6.4.4.:
   • FRE 201 Intermediate French I
   • FRE 202 Intermediate French II
   • FRE 301 French Conversation and Composition
   • FRE 302 French and Francophone Cultural Understanding
2. Completion of a semester in an approved study abroad program.
3. Completion of three additional upper level French courses.
4. Completion of SPN 101 Elementary Spanish I (or simply placing into any Spanish course higher than SPN 101 on the Spanish placement test).
5. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses counting for the French major.
   • The study abroad experience normally should occur after the completion of FRE302 and prior to attempting the three additional upper level French courses mentioned in item 3, above.
   • The study abroad experience must result in the student earning a minimum of12 semester hours.
   • It is recommended that French majors complete SPN 101 sometime during their first two years.
   • Certain requirements for the major may be met through an approved study abroad program.

Minor in French (TU)

1. Completion of four French courses at the 200-level or above.
2. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • Certain requirements for the major may be met through an approved study abroad program.

Program Offered:

• Minor in German Studies (TU)

The German Studies minor is a multidisciplinary program designed to provide students with understanding and competence in German-speaking societies. It is informed by “the five C’s” and represents the defined goals of the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning, namely, communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities.

By combining language learning with the study of literature, German life and thought, history and culture, the student can develop the intercultural competencies relevant to their chosen major to strengthen their professional skills towards success at a local and international level. The minor has flexibility to explore a wide range of subjects and will be useful to students planning careers in education, translation and interpretation, the Foreign Service, international non-government organizations (NGOs), international corporations, and banking. Additionally, the German Studies minor will be advantageous for OU graduates seeking employment in German-based Multi-National Firms and organizations located in the US, many of which have regional offices in Atlanta, such as Lufthansa, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and others.

A strong emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches provides students with opportunities to make connections between German and their other disciplines and programs of study.

With an adequate proficiency in the German language, students will be ready to complement their classroom studies with full-immersion study abroad opportunities, which is an integral part of the German Studies minor program. While most of the courses for the German Studies minor will be offered and accessible on the OU campus, German Studies minor students are strongly encouraged to spend one semester in abroad with our university partner in Dortmund, Germany. Coordination of this is in conjunction with the offices of our partner school in Dortmund and the OU Global Education offices.

Following is the selection of courses required.

1. Completion of the following courses either in class or through advanced placement (see additional notes, below):
   • GER 101 Elementary German I
   • GER 102 Elementary German II
   • GER 201 Intermediate German I
   • GER 202 Intermediate German II
2. Completion of three courses selected from among the following
   • GER/COR 350 Myth, Meaning and Modernity: German Influencers from the 19th to Early 21st Centuries
   • HIS 219 German History Since 1800
   • HIS 222 History of the Holocaust
   • HIS 319 Rise and Fall of the Third Reich
   • GER 290 Special Topics in German Language, Literature and Culture I
   • GER 291 Special Topics in German Language, Literature and Culture II
   • GER 400 Advanced Independent Study in German
   • GER 490 Advanced Special Topics in German Language, Literature and Culture I
   • GER 491 Advanced Special Topics in German Language, Literature and Culture II
   • GER 495 Internship in German
3. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • Students with previous study or experience in German must take a language placement examination; see Sec. 6.4.4. of this Bulletin. They will be placed in the course sequence according to their competence. Under no circumstance should students with experience in German place themselves in courses, especially at the elementary level. Students are not eligible to enroll in elementary and intermediate courses in their native languages.
   • Other special topics courses offered at Oglethorpe as well as certain courses offered at other colleges and through study abroad programs may also qualify, pending approval by German Studies Program Coordinator.
   • Of particular interest to students of German Studies is the Oglethorpe exchange agreement with the Technical University of Dortmund, Germany. All students of German Studies are strongly encouraged to spend at least one semester in Germany. Guidance in finding an appropriate program is provided by the German Studies program coordinator or Global Education in coordination with placement personnel at Dortmund. See also information about global education in Sec. 10.3.
   • A student can also gain practical experience by pursuing internship opportunities in German organizations and firms in and around Atlanta. Credit for these activities is given when the internship is completed in accordance with the objectives agreed upon with the German Studies Program Coordinator and the student’s faculty advisor. The office of career development has an extensive list of available internships.
   • A student may take GER 350/COR 350 Myth, Meaning and Modernity: German Influencers from the 19^th to Early 21^st Centuries either as fulfillment of a Core requirement or for the German Studies minor but not both.

Programs offered:

• B.A. in History (TU)
• B.A.L.S. in History (ADP)
• Minor in History (TU)
• Minor in History (ADP)

History bridges the disciplinary perspectives of the humanities and social sciences. The causes, experience and impact of important moments in the past are examined in order to explain, analyze and assign contemporary significance to the movements and events that have shaped human experience. History courses at Oglethorpe begin where traditional survey courses and textbooks leave off. Rather than simply viewing the parade of events, students consider the origins and implications of events, their impact on our values, assumptions, social relations and world views. In this spirit, students are invited to enter into dialogue with historians past and present.

Courses are taught in a seminar format designed to promote lively interchange and informed debate. Reading assignments draw on a wide range of historical methods and traditions, including perspectives from religion, philosophy, art, music, literature and popular culture as well as politics, economics and geography. These methods and perspectives inform independent student research. In their individual projects, students develop their own research agendas and learn to master the techniques of historical research. Particular emphasis is placed on presentation—both written and oral—of evidence, arguments and conclusions.

Oglethorpe’s location provides many opportunities for creative research as well as internships. The experience and training of History majors prepares them for post-graduate study in a wide variety of academic disciplines, including history, archaeology, anthropology, politics, international studies and social work, as well as careers in such fields as education, law, journalism, public relations, art, theology, diplomacy and public service.

Lower-level courses are especially recommended for freshmen and sophomores; upper-level courses generally require a research paper, may have prerequisites and are primarily aimed toward juniors and seniors.

B.A. in History (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of HIS 450 Senior Seminar in Historiography
2. Completion of nine additional History courses.
3. Completion of one semester of a foreign language at the 200-level or higher, or demonstration of equivalent proficiency.
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.
   • The 10 required History courses must cover the following geographic areas and time periods (a course can simultaneously satisfy both one area and time-period requirement): European (E), United States (A) and Latin American history (L); ancient or medieval (1), early modern (2), and modern (3). Fields covered by individual courses are indicated in the course descriptions found in Sec. 13.; the letter (E, A or L) indicates geographic field and while the number (1, 2 or 3) indicates chronological field. Some courses may cover more than one chronological field.
   • At least three of the required History courses must be at the 100- or 200-level.
   • At least three of the required History courses must be at the 300- or 40-level. Note that the required HIS 450 course cannot be counted in this category of three or more upper-level courses.

B.A.L.S. in History (see Sec. 8.5.2. for a complete list of B.A.L.S. graduation requirements)

The requirements are identical to those for the B.A. in History (see above).

Minor in History (TU)

1. Completion of five History courses.
2. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • At least two of the five History courses must be at the 300- or 400-level.
   • The five History courses must cover at least two of the following geographic regions: European, United States, Latin America, and Non-Western.
   • At least two of the five History courses must focus on the Modern World (1750 or later).
   • At least two of the five History courses must focus on the pre-Modern World (pre-1750).

Minor in History (ADP)

The requirements are identical to those for the Minor in History (TU) (see above).

Programs offered:

• Honors in [Name of Discipline] (TU)

All students at Oglethorpe are encouraged to attain academic and personal excellence through active engagement with and initiative in their education. The University offers an Honors program for those students who demonstrate the potential and desire to further challenge themselves intellectually, both within and beyond the classroom setting.

The honors program allows students the opportunity to work closely with peers and faculty from various disciplines, while developing their own interests and initiative.

Students who complete the Honors program will develop their own independent project, while learning how their interests relate to relevant disciplinary discourse, other academic disciplines and the world beyond academia.  A successful Honors program student will:

• Learn to locate, evaluate and analyze academic resources and understand methods of clear and accurate written and oral communication that are consistent with general standards across academic disciplines.
• Collaborate with faculty and peers to develop and answer academic research questions.
• Demonstrate competency in discipline-specific writing through a scholarly academic research project or creative work.

Students are encouraged to learn about the features and requirements of the Honors-level work by taking courses for an “H” designation prior to applying to the Honors program.

The “H” Designation is a means by which a student may apply to take Core courses and major courses at an Honors level. A student may apply to take a course for “H” credit if the student and faculty member teaching the course agree on work to be completed to change a “regular” course into an “Honors” course, and if the course is approved during the pre-registration period by both the Honors Committee and the professor of the course. Generally, additional work required for “H” credit will allow a student to demonstrate a reasonably high degree of achievement in independent research, creative and/or analytical/critical thinking, or successful integration of theory into practice. One or any combination of these elements, successfully demonstrated in work not required of the regular class members, will qualify as a means to “honorize” course content. Submit the electronic “Honors Credit Conversion Form” provided for this purpose on the Honors Program website.

A course may not be converted to an “H” designation after the third week of the semester. An Honors conversion does not count toward the grade for the course, but a student must earn at least a “B” in the regular course to have the Honors designation put on their transcript. For more information and application guidelines, see https://oglethorpe.edu/academics/honors-program/.

Interested students should apply for admission to the honors program either:

• By the end of the student’s sophomore year for admittance to HON 301 in the fall of the student’s junior year, or
• By the end of the fall semester of the student’s junior year for admittance to HON 301 the following spring.

Applications should be submitted to the director of the Honors program for review by the Honors Committee.

Students accepted into the Honors program may apply for funds to facilitate thesis research the summer prior to their senior year. Academic honors earned through the Honors program are recognized at commencement exercises, on the student’s diploma and on the student’s transcript of grades. The Honors program includes requirements that are currently available only during daytime hours.  ADP students who have questions about the Honors program should contact the director of the Honors program.

The ultimate goal of the Honors program experience is to complete and defend an Honors thesis under the direction of a faculty supervisor and reading committee.  Students are required to submit a digital copy of the final approved version of their thesis to the Oglethorpe Library archives. Students are also required to present their thesis research/project at the annual Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium (LASS).  The Honors program provides students an enhanced structure in which to develop confidence in their abilities to understand and discuss complex ideas and texts as well as to engage in problem-solving and research design.  Honors program graduates are particularly prepared to pursue graduate study.

Honors in [Name of Discipline] (TU)

1. Optional completion of one or more “H”-designated courses, which may be taken at any time in the student’s career.
2. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • HON 301 Honors Research Methods (may be taken twice)
   • HON 401 Honors Thesis
   • HON 402 Honors Thesis Revision
3. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • Students must apply and be accepted into the Honors program before enrolling in HON 301.
   • Students wishing to apply directly to HON 401 must petition the Honors Committee to waive the HON 301 requirement, and applications must include a formal prospectus that has been approved by the student’s intended thesis director and two faculty readers.
   • To enroll in HON 301, HON 401, and HON 402, students must continuously maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.3, with a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average in the academic discipline in which the honors research is anchored.
   • It is recommended that HON 301 be taken the fall semester of the student’s junior year, but a prospectus must be finished and submitted to the Honors director by the end of the spring semester of the student’s junior year. The course will culminate in an Honors thesis prospectus approved by one primary and two secondary faculty readers. Students must receive the grade of Satisfactory (“S”) in HON 301 in order to continue in the Honors program.
   • Each student of the Honors program must secure a faculty mentor to supervise their thesis project by the beginning of the semester during which they enroll in HON 301. It is each student’s responsibility to establish a reading committee chair in order to fulfill the scholarship requirement for the Honors program.
   • HON 401 is to be taken the fall semester of the student’s senior year. A complete first draft of the thesis must be submitted to the student’s reading committee by the end of this semester.
   • HON 402 is to be taken the spring semester of the student’s senior year. The final draft of the thesis is presented to the reading committee at least four weeks prior to the end of classes, and the student will be asked to make a formal defense of the thesis. Students are also required to present their thesis research/project at the annual Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium (LASS).
   • The faculty supervisor, in consultation with the reading committee and the Honors director, determines whether Honors are to be awarded by the first day of the final examination period in the spring of the student’s senior year.
   • Students are required to submit their completed thesis to the Oglethorpe Library archives in a timely fashion, after inclusion of suggested changes from the reading committee following the successful defense of the thesis.

Programs offered through the Hammack School of Business (Sec. 4.1.3):

• B.A. in Human Resource Management (TU)
• Minor in Human Resource Management (TU)

Human Resource Management builds communities through the study of people and the workplace. The focus of the major is the connection between theory and application as it applies to meeting the needs of both the employee and employer. Students majoring in Human Resource Management will study theories and concepts focused on understanding and effectively managing the human resource component of an organization as the knowledge and skills of employees are recognized as the critical source of competitive advantage in today’s global marketplace.

All of this is accomplished through an interdisciplinary program relying on courses in psychology, sociology, management, economics and other related business courses. Topics can be categorized into three broad areas: 1) personnel issues such as job analysis, selection, compensation, and labor relations; 2) worker issues such as motivation, job satisfaction and leadership; 3) group issues including group processes, power and organizational structure.

With skills gained through this major, students will have a foundation for careers in human resource management or general management or to pursue graduate studies in industrial-organizational psychology, industrial relations and business, as well as human resource management.

B.A. in Human Resource Management (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • ACC 230 Financial Accounting
   • ACC 231 Managerial Accounting
   • BUS 260 Principles of Management
   • BUS 275 Business Analytics
   • BUS 362 Human Resources Management
   • BUS 382 Management-Labor Relations
   • ECO 120 Principles of Microeconomics
   • ECO 122 Principles of Macroeconomics
   • PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
   • PSY 202 Organizational Psychology
   • PSY 204 Social Psychology
   • PSY 303 Psychological Testing
2. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.
   • No upper-level courses taken in completion of the major can be used towards any other major or minor offered within the Hammack School of Business.

Minor in Human Resource Management (TU)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • BUS 260 Principles of Management
   • BUS 362 Human Resource Management
   • BUS 382 Management-Labor Relations
   • PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
   • PSY 202 Organizational Psychology
   • PSY 204 Social Psychology
2. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the minor.
   • No upper level courses taken in completion of the minor can be used towards any other major or minor offered within the division of economics and business administration in the Hammack School of Business.

Programs offered:

• B.A. in [Title of IP Major]
• B.A.L.S. in [Title of IP Major]
• Minor in [Title of IP Minor] (TU)

A student who wishes to pursue a course of study not included in one of the available majors or minors may petition to receive permission to complete an Individually Planned (IP) major or minor. To apply for an IP major or minor, the students, in consultation with their academic advisor, must complete an application, available at enrollment services and also online at https://oglethorpe.edu/academics/individually-planned-major/. This application should be submitted by the end of the second semester of the student’s sophomore year and will not be accepted within one year of the student’s projected graduation date. The application must specify the following:

• The major’s or minor’s coverage and definition.
• An “area of concentration” (the principal discipline in which the Individually Planned major’s or minor’s courses reside) and “other fields of study” (those disciplines which also contribute required courses to the major or minor, thereby emphasizing its interdisciplinary nature).
• The observed or expected conceptual linkages among the area of concentration and the other subject(s) included in the major or minor.
• The expected outcomes of the completion of the major or minor in terms of the student’s intellectual growth and plans for graduate study or career.

The application must be approved by the student’s advisor, the chairperson of the division in which the proposed major’s area of concentration is housed and by the provost or associate provost. Once the requisite approvals are gathered, the student will submit the completed application to enrollment services. The registrar will notify the student and the student’s advisor of the acceptance of the proposal.

B.A. in [Title of IP Major] (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of at least 36 semester hours beyond TU Core requirements (see Sec.7.1.1.). At least 16 semester hours of the major must be completed in courses above the introductory level in one particular discipline. This discipline will be defined as the major’s area of concentration.
2. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher is required for all courses contributing to the IP major.
   • Course work that is included in the IP major may not be counted toward a second major or a minor.

B.A.L.S. in [Title of IP Major] (see Sec. 8.5.2. for a complete list of B.A.L.S. graduation requirements)

The requirements are identical to those for the B.A. Independently Planned Major (see above), except that 36 semester hours beyond the ADP general education requirements (see Sec. 7.2.) are required.

Minor in [Title of IP Minor] (TU)

1. Completion of at least 20 semester hours beyond TU Core requirements (see Sec.7.1.1.). At least 8 semester hours of the minor must be completed in courses at the upper level in one particular discipline. This discipline will be defined as the major’s area of concentration. Of the remaining 12 semesters hours included in the minor, another 8 semester hours must also be at the upper level.
2. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher is required for all courses contributing to the IP minor.
   • Course work that is included in the IP minor may not be counted toward a second major or a minor.

Programs offered through the Hammack School of Business (Sec. 4.1.3.):

• Minor in International Business (TU)

This minor is designed for non-Business Administration majors who wish to have an understanding of the conduct of business abroad. The successful pursuit of one’s career interests will likely involve the acquisition of capital, the deployment of resources, and the direction of people. Accomplishing this in an international setting requires a clear appreciation for the mechanisms and institutions of global commercial life. This course provides an understanding of the infrastructure of a for-profit business and a familiarity with both governmental and non-governmental international institutions.

Minor in International Business (TU)

1. Completion of one of the following courses:
   • ECO 120 Principles of Microeconomics
   • ECO 122 Principles of Macroeconomics
2. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • BUS 260 Principles of Management
   • BUS 370 International Business
   • ECO 320 Economic Development
   • ECO 323 International Economics
3. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the minor.
   • No upper level courses taken in completion of the minor can be used towards any other major or minor offered within the division of economics and business administration in the Hammack School of Business.

Programs offered:

• B.A. in International Studies (TU)

International Studies is an interdisciplinary major that seeks to develop the skills and understanding essential for effective participation in the emerging global business, social and political environment. The major helps to prepare students for careers in government service, international commerce, banking and finance, the travel and convention businesses, politics and teaching. It also provides appropriate preparation for the professional study of business, law and international affairs. Students interested in master’s programs in international affairs may find it advantageous to take additional courses in economics. Interested students should ask the registrar to refer them to a faculty advisor who specializes in this major.

B.A. in International Studies (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • ECO 323 International Economics
   • POL 111 International Relations
2. Completion of seven of the following courses, worth at least 28 semester hours. At least three of the seven courses must be at the 300- or 400-level. Courses designated with an asterisk (*) may or may not satisfy this requirement, depending on the topic of the course. See item 5.c. (below) for further clarification on this point:
   • BUS 370 International Business
   • ECO 320 Economic Development
   • HIS 215 The Age of World War – Europe 1914-1945
   • HIS 240 Latin America to Independence
   • HIS 270 History of Diplomacy
   • HIS 290 Special Topics in History *
   • HIS 312 German History Since 1800
   • HIS 340 Dictatorship and Democracy in Latin America
   • HIS 400 Advanced Independent Study in History *
   • HIS 431 History of United States Foreign Relations
   • HIS 490 Advanced Special Topics in History *
   • INS 400 Advanced Independent Study in International Studies *
   • INS 495 Internship in International Studies
   • POL 131 Introduction to Comparative Politics
   • POL 211 War
   • POL 231 Asian Politics
   • POL 290 Special Topics in Politics *
   • POL 311 United States Foreign Policy
   • POL 321 Political Development
   • POL 331 Comparative Politics of China and Japan
   • POL 361 European Politics
   • POL 400 Advanced Independent Study in Politics *
   • POL 411 War, Peace and Security
   • POL 422 Seminar in Chinese Politics
   • POL 431 Seminar in Politics and Culture *
   • POL 490 Advanced Special Topics in Politics *
   • SPN 403 Political Issues in Latin-American Literature and Film
3. Satisfactory completion of an approved study abroad experience; please see Sec. 10.3. for information about global education. The study abroad experience must be for at least one regular (either fall or spring) semester; during the time abroad the student must attempt a minimum of 12 semester hours. No more than two of the courses taken during the study abroad experience may be used in the satisfaction of item 2 (above). If a full regular (fall or spring) semester abroad is not feasible, students may receive pre-approval from the program coordinator of International Studies for an alternative way of satisfying this requirement. The program developed in this case must foster development of the student’s language proficiency, knowledge of international affairs and/or understanding a foreign culture or cultures. Foreign students may count their residence at Oglethorpe as their study-abroad experience.
4. Language requirement:
   • Students of European languages must complete all language courses through the Intermediate level (meaning through the 200-level) if they are not exempted from them through placement examinations. Students of European languages must also complete at least one language course at the 300-level in which the foreign language is used extensively in conversation and written assignments.
   • Students of non-European languages must complete all language courses through the Intermediate level (meaning through the 200-level) if they are not exempted from them through placement examinations. Students of non-European languages should consult with the program coordinator of International Studies for further ways such students can improve their language proficiency.
5. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.
   • Students are cautioned that they are responsible for satisfying all prerequisites which may be associated with the courses used to satisfy major requirements.
   • Special topics and independent study courses (identified with an asterisk, *, in the list given in item 2, above) fulfill the requirements of the major only when they have a substantial international component. This implies that the course deals with the modern history, current situation or culture in a geographical area outside the United States or concerns some substantive issue that is international in scope, typically regarding economics or security. In all cases, departmental pre-approval is required in order for such courses to count toward the major.
   • Students who receive financial aid at Oglethorpe should contact the director of financial aid early in the pursuit of this major to determine available funding for the study abroad experience.
   • International Studies majors are required to aid academic assessment of the major by writing at least one substantial research paper during the senior year and then submitting this paper for review to the program coordinator for International Studies.

Programs offered:

• Minor in Latin American Studies (TU)

Latin America comprises a complex, fascinating, and vital region of the world, and one grappling with an array of fundamental political, socioeconomic, and cultural challenges. The minor in Latin American Studies is a multidisciplinary program designed to provide students with an understanding of a variety of aspects of Latin American societies, including their history, art, cinema, and literature, as well as their social, economic, and political developments. The minor provides great flexibility to explore a wide range of subjects and will be useful to students planning careers in education, translation and interpretation, the Foreign Service, international organizations, overseas corporations and banking, as well as for those who simply desire a better understanding of Latin America. The multidisciplinary nature of the program also prepares students for further work in a number of academic fields at the graduate level.

Minor in Latin American Studies (TU)

1. Completion of four elective courses, worth at least 16 semester hours and representing at least two separate disciplines, from the following:
   • ART 340 The Art of the Americas, Africa and Oceania
   • ECO 320 Economic Development
   • ECO 490 Advanced Special Topics in Economics: Microfinance
   • HIS 240 Latin America to Independence
   • HIS 313 The Origins of European Imperialism
   • HIS 340 Dictatorship and Democracy in Latin America
   • HIS 431 History of the United States Foreign Relations
   • SPN 302 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
   • SPN 403 Political Issues in Latin-American Literature and Film
   • SPN 405 20th and 21st Centuries Latin-American Literature
   • SPN 406 French and Spanish Crossroads in the Caribbean and Africa (Caribbean rotation only)
   • SPN 407 Central American Literature and Film
   • SPN 408 Southern Cone Literature and Film
   • SPN 409 Literature of the Conquest and Colonization in Spanish America
   • SPN 411 North American Hispanic Readings and Film
   • SPN 425 Internship in Spanish (may count, depending on the nature of the internship. Pre-approval pf program coordinator of the Latin American Studies minor program required.)
   • SPN 490 Advanced Special Topics in Hispanic Languages, Literatures and Cultures (only courses that apply to Latin America are applicable)
2. Completion of SPN 470 Latin American Studies Capstone and Portfolio after completion of all other requirements detailed in item 1 (above).
3. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • The minor requires demonstration of Spanish language proficiency. This can be accomplished by a student earning a grade of “C+” or better in either SPN 301 Advanced Spanish or another upper level Spanish course which is taught exclusively in Spanish.
   • Other courses, particularly Special Topics, which are devoted in total or in part to Latin America, may qualify as an elective for the minor. Students must get prior approval from the program coordinator.
   • At least three of the elective courses (worth at least 12 semester hours) for the minor in Latin American Studies must be taken at Oglethorpe.
   • At most one elective course taken in completion of the minor can be counted toward any other major or minor.

Programs offered through the Hammack School of Business (Sec. 4.1.3):

• B.S. in Management (TU)

Building on the core Business offerings in Economics, Accounting, and Business, the study of Management specifically looks at the art and science of achieving goals through people.  The major presents the management theories, concepts, and practices that will equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to lead organizations in today’s complex global marketplace.

B.S. in Management (see Sec. 8.5.4. for a complete list of B.S. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of all the following courses:
   • ACC 230 Financial Accounting
   • ACC 231 Managerial Accounting
   • BUS 240 Business Law
   • BUS 260 Principles of Management
   • BUS 275 Business Analytics
   • BUS 310 Corporate Finance
   • BUS 350 Marketing
   • BUS 469 Strategic Management
   • ECO 120 Principles of Microeconomics
   • ECO 122 Principles of Macroeconomics
2. Completion of four additional upper-level Management electives from the following courses:
   • BUS 360 Leadership and Power in Business
   • BUS 362 Human Resources Management
   • BUS 370 International Business
   • BUS 380 Operations Management
   • BUS 382 Management-Labor Relations
   • BUS 462 Recruitment and Selection
   • BUS 495 Internship in Business Administration (4 semester hours).
3. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.

Please see 8.6. MBA.

Programs offered:

• B.S. in Mathematics
• B.S. in Mathematics — Actuarial Science Track (TU)
• Minor in Mathematics (TU)

During the course of study in Mathematics, students move from a concrete, algorithmic mode of reasoning in early courses to a more abstract, formal mode of reasoning in the later capstone courses.

Successful Mathematics majors will:

• Sharpen their problem-solving skills,
• Communicate mathematical results in a rigorous way that exhibits good mathematical
  speaking, and
• Communicate mathematical results in a rigorous way that exhibits good mathematical writing.

Through tutoring, volunteer and internship opportunities, participating Mathematics majors can further strengthen their own understanding of mathematics and help others to do the same. Upon graduation, Mathematics majors are ready to pursue graduate study in mathematics or in a variety of other disciplines, teacher preparation, or employment in industry, including actuarial science and operations research.

All 100-level Mathematics courses required for the major and the minor have prerequisites. While these prerequisites can be satisfied in a variety of ways, the most efficient way for most students is to take the mathematics placement examination no later than the start of a student’s first semester at Oglethorpe. The mathematics placement exam will diagnose if a student has sufficient mathematical acuity to exempt any (or all) of the mathematics prerequisites and, if not, will also diagnose an action plan for preparing the student to satisfy prerequisites in the shortest possible time. Please consult Sec. 6.4.1. for additional information. Mathematics majors who satisfy the relevant mathematics proficiency prerequisites their first semester at Oglethorpe are urged to register for the appropriate Mathematics course(s) right away. Students needing additional math preparation must acquire the needed expertise in time to begin the mathematics courses required for the major in their sophomore year.

B.S. in Mathematics (see Sec. 8.5.4. for a complete list of B.S. graduation requirements)

1. All courses below are required:
   • MAT 131 Calculus I
   • MAT 132 Calculus II
   • 195 Mathematical Thinking
   • 196 Proof Techniques
   • MAT 233 Calculus III
   • MAT 234 Calculus IV
   • MAT 236 Differential Equations
   • MAT 340 Probability
2. Choose three of the four options below:
   • TWO COURSE BUNDLE
     • MAT 238 Linear Algebra AND
     • MAT 300L Advanced Linear Algebra Lab
   • MAT 245 Numerical Methods
   • MAT 345 Mathematical Statistics
   • MAT 490 Advanced Special Topics in Mathematics
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3. Choose one course below:
   • MAT 471 Abstract Algebra
   • MAT 482 Real Analysis
4. Choose one course below:
   • MAT 197 Modeling Contest Workshop
   • CDE 201 Career Development and Exploration
   • SEN 401 Senior Transitions
   • MAT 495 Internship in Mathematics
5. All courses below are required:
   • CSC 201 Introduction to Programming
   • CSC 201L Introduction to Programming Lab
6. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.
   • No student will be permitted to register for a Mathematics course that is a prerequisite to a Mathematics course for which the student has already received academic credit.

B.S. in Mathematics — Actuarial Science Track (see Sec. 8.5.4. for a complete list of B.S. graduation requirements)

1. Students should learn the mathematics and computer science foundations for actuarial science by completing all of the courses below.
   • MAT 131 Calculus I
   • MAT 132 Calculus II
   • MAT 233 Calculus III
   • MAT 340 Probability
   • MAT 345 Mathematical Statistics
   • CSC 180 Modeling via Excel and R
   • CSC 201 Introduction to Programming
   • CSC 201L Introduction to Programming Lab
2. Students should learn the accounting, business, and economics foundations for actuarial science by completing all of the courses below.
   • ACC 230 Financial Accounting
   • BUS 310 Corporate Finance
   • ECO 120 Principles of Microeconomics
   • ECO 122 Principles of Macroeconomics
3. Students should demonstrate critical competencies for actuarial science by completing all of the courses below.
   • MAT 250 Financial Mathematics
   • MAT 350 Statistical Learning
   • MAT 355 Fundamental Actuarial Mathematics I
   • MAT 360 Fundamental Actuarial Mathematics II
4. Students should complete a capstone for actuarial science by completing one of the courses below.
   • MAT 455 Advanced Short-Term Actuarial Mathematics
   • MAT 460 Advanced Long-Term Actuarial Mathematics
5. Additional Requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to this Actuarial Science track in the Mathematics major.
   • For professional credentialing, students should be aware that a grade of “B-” or better is expected for the following “Validation by Educational Experience” (VEE) courses: ACC 230, BUS 310, ECO 120, ECO 122, and MAT 345.  A student can graduate from Oglethorpe University with a grade of “C-” or better in these courses, but a grade of “B-” or better in each of them would be needed for professional credentialing in Actuarial Science.
   • No student will be permitted to register for a Mathematics course that is a prerequisite to a Mathematics course for which the student has already received academic credit.

Minor in Mathematics (TU)

1. Choose one course below:
   • MAT 121 Applied Calculus
   • MAT 131 Calculus I
2. All courses below are required:
   • MAT 132 Calculus II
   • MAT 233 Calculus III
   • MAT 234 Calculus IV
   • MAT 195 Mathematical Thinking
   • MAT 196 Proof Techniques
3. Pick one non-introductory Mathematics elective.
   • Complete 4-5 credits in MAT courses from the list of courses in the Mathematics major which are at the 200-level or higher but not already included in the requirements #1 or #2 above.
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the minor.
   • No student will be permitted to register for a Mathematics course that is a prerequisite to a Mathematics course for which the student has already received academic credit.
   • For the third minor requirement, here are examples to clarify the variable credits.
     • A student could take MAT-340/Probability for 4 credits to complete this option.
     • Since MAT-238 by itself is not a valid choice in the Mathematics major, MAT-238 by itself is not a valid choice for the minor either. It has a partner 1-credit lab. So, a student should take both MAT-238 and MAT-300L for a total of 5 credits to complete this option for the minor.

Programs offered:

Minor in Museum Studies (TU)

Museums are non-profit institutions which collect, preserve, interpret, and protect our cultural heritage which is held in public trust. They include a broad range of types from art museums and historic homes to zoos and eco-museums. The management of these institutions requires special skills that a typical undergraduate program does not offer. This minor takes advantage of Oglethorpe’s location in one of the most dynamic cities in the southern United States, our relationships with local, regional, and national museums, and Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (OUMA), a teaching museum with a collection of 1,300 objects and affiliations with the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG) and the Southeast Museums Conference (SEMC).

Minor in Museum Studies (TU)

1. Completion of the following courses:
   • NPM 235              Museum Studies
   • NPM 220              The Nonprofit Sector

2. Completion of three other (12 hours) NPM designated courses from the museum studies courses from any discipline.
3. Additional requirements and things to note.
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the minor.
   • No upper level courses taken in completion of the minor can be used toward any other major or minor offered within the Hammack School of Business.

Programs offered:

• B.A. in Music (TU)*
• Minor in Music (TU)

Minor in Music: 20 Credits (TU)

Courses in Music History, Music Theory, Applied Music, Music Technology and Performance Ensembles are required for all majors. Students will learn from world-class music faculty and Atlanta’s top applied teachers and have access to internships at music industry locations throughout Atlanta. A total of 44 credit-hours will be required to complete the basic B.A in Music*.  All music majors will be required to complete at least 6 semesters of Applied Music (individual private lesson study) and pass a “jury exam” at the end of each semester to continue in the program.

1. Required History and Theory Courses (22 Credit Hours):

• • MUS 131 Musicianship Skills Lab I (1 credit)
  • MUS 132 Musicianship Skills Lab II (1 credit)
  • MUS 231 Music Theory I (4 credits) *required for concurrent enrollment in MUS 131
  • MUS 232 Music Theory II (4 credits) *required for concurrent enrollment in MUS 132
  • MUS 233 Music History I (4 credits)
  • MUS 234 Music History II (4 credits)
  • MUS 236 Introduction to Music Technology (4 credits)

2. Required Applied Instruction (6 Credit Hours):

A total of 6 semesters of applied instruction within the primary field of study

• • MUS 137 Applied Instruction I (1 credit)
  • MUS 138 Applied Instruction II (1 credit)
  • MUS 237 Applied Instruction III (1 credit)
  • MUS 238 Applied Instruction IV (1 credit)
  • MUS 337 Applied Instruction V (1 credit)
  • MUS 338 Applied Instruction VI (1 credit)

3. Required Ensemble Instruction (8 Credit Hours):

A total of 8 semester hours within the primary field of study (piano students may select either an instrumental or vocal ensemble) to be fulfilled through one of the following:

• • MUS 134 University Singers (1 credit)
  • MUS 154 Jazz Ensemble (1 credit)
  • MUS 174 Oglethorpe University Symphony (1 credit)

4. ELECTIVES (8 Credit Hours):

A total of 8 semester hours within the following, 4 of which must be a MUS course:

• • COM 110 Public Speaking
  • COM 250 Digital Storytelling
  • FMS 150/ART 150   Introduction to Multimedia Production
  • FMS/ART/COM 175 Web Design
  • FMS/ART 275 Experimental Video for Artists
  • FMS 305 Sound Design
  • FMS 315 Lighting Design
  • MUS 290 Special Topics
  • MUS 335 Roots of American Music
  • MUS 340 Music and Emotions
  • MUS 345 Music in Film and Television
  • MUS 400 Advanced Independent Study in Music (by approval)
  • MUS 490 Advanced Special Topics
  • MUS 495 Internship in Music
  • THE 100 Production Lab (up to 4 semesters)
  • THE 316 Lighting Design
  • THE 405 Voice and Speech for the Actor

Minor in Music: 20 Credits (TU)

The minor in Music seeks to prepare students for a mastery of the initial and most essential fundamentals of the discipline of Music within a liberal arts context. It seeks to establish a foundation for life-long development and application of the primary components of music. It lays a foundation for students to continue their musical pursuits beyond college. Students interested in earning a degree in music as a major course of study can pursue an IPM in Music, which combines music with a secondary area of study. The minor provides the opportunity to pursue other academic majors to prepare for such music-connected careers as church musician, private music instructor, music librarian, music journalism, music business (with either business or communications,) musical theatre, music therapy, and song writing/lyrics (with English and comparative literature and/or creative writing), etc. The minor in Music may also generate sufficient preparation for one to pursue graduate studies in music or to function as a professional or community-based musician.

Students in the Music minor program seek:

1. To acquire or build on an understanding and interpretation of music notation to prepare music for performance.
2. To acquire an understanding and appreciation for the role music plays in the development of world cultures through focused research to place music into meaningful philosophical and historical contexts; to learn about and appreciate music as a fundamental component of “a life fully lived.”
3. To acquire an ability to analyze a diverse range of musical compositions and styles to support the academic and performance aspects of music study.
4. To develop the skills required for successful participation in a musical ensemble.

Minor in Music (TU)

1. Completion of the following courses:
   • MUS 331 Music Theory I
   • MUS 332 Music Theory II
   • MUS 333 Music History I
   • MUS 334 Music History II
2. Completion of all the following applied studies courses (one-on-one private lessons with an Affiliate Artist teacher) and Ensemble classes:
   • A total of 4 semester hours of MUS 136 Applied Instruction in Music (lessons are available for all musical styles, for all instruments, and voice types).
   • A total of 4 semester hours of either MUS 134 University Singers,
     MUS 154 Jazz Ensemble, MUS 164 OU Chorale, or MUS 174 Oglethorpe University Symphony

*The Bachelor of Arts degree’s new major of Music is pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).  While we engage with our accreditor on this substantive change to our curriculum, the proposed program’s new courses will be taught, starting Fall 2023.  However, no student can declare or graduate with this new major until Oglethorpe receives final approval from our accreditor. See Sec. 2.5 and Sec. 3.2.

Programs offered through the Hammack School of Business (Sec. 4.1.3):

• Minor in Nonprofit Management (TU)

Nonprofit organizations perform leadership for and service toward some of the most important work done in society today. Management of these organizations, however, requires special skills that a typical undergraduate program does not offer. This minor takes advantage of Oglethorpe’s location in one of the most dynamic cities in the southern United States and Oglethorpe’s diversity of courses to offer students not only classroom training but practical, hands-on training that will enable them to engage in professional development while also confronting real social needs.

Minor in Nonprofit Management (TU)

1. Completion of the following courses:
   • NPM 220 The Nonprofit Sector
   • NPM 495 Nonprofit Internship
2. Completion of three other NPM designated (12 hours) courses from any discipline.
3. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the minor.
   • No upper level courses taken in completion of the minor can be used towards any other major or minor offered within the Hammack School of Business.

Programs offered:

• B.A. in Philosophy
• Minor in Philosophy (TU)

Philosophers study some of the most fundamental questions that can be asked about the world and our place in it. How can I be a good person? Do I have free will? Is there a meaning to life? What is Truth? What is Justice? In Philosophy we ask these questions, examine answers to these questions, and question the answers. The Philosophy Program at Oglethorpe University gives students the opportunity to engage with these questions in courses that not only provide them with an in-depth understanding of their foundations in the history of Analytic and Continental Philosophy but also within the context of their concrete existence in the world. Philosophy courses at Oglethorpe University emphasize Philosophy as a way of being in the world and provide students with knowledge, skills, and space to become aware of and question their own ideas about life, work, value, and relationships.

The Philosophy program believes that graduates should be “humane generalists” with the intellectual adaptability that is needed to function successfully in changing and often unpredictable world, life, and professional situations. The Philosophy program accomplishes this goal by fostering abilities such as critical thinking, creativity, curiosity, imagination, and intellectual flexibility, which are required in virtually all aspects of our personal, professional, and civic lives. Philosophy students learn how to read, understand, and honestly evaluate arguments. They also learn to think independently, to respectfully consider other points of view, to cultivate their moral imagination, to develop and revise their own views, and to express their insights in clear, articulate spoken and written prose with integrity and courage.

Philosophy is a discipline in conversation with other disciplines and the questions that it engages has conceptual ties to all other disciplines. Philosophy courses ask students to pause and investigate assumptions that underlie approaches to knowledge and value across the disciplines and thereby give students the opportunity to bring intellectual precision and depth to more applied pursuits. Philosophy courses, therefore, have a wide range of connections to other disciplines and can meet the needs and interests of students pursuing a range of degrees and career paths. The Philosophy program is happy to help students plan a sequence of courses that will enrich their major program of study or desired career path.

B.A. in Philosophy (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of one course in Formal and Informal Logic from among the following:
   • PHI 201 How to Win an Argument
   • MAT 241 Proof & Logic
   • Other courses may apply. Departmental pre-approval is required.
2. Completion of one course in the Introduction of Philosophy from among the following:
   • PHI 101 Big Questions
3. Completion of one course in Ethics from among the following:
   • PHI 102 Ethical Theory
   • PHI 202 Ethics and the Good Life
   • Other Courses may apply. Departmental pre-approval is required.
4. Completion of two courses in History of Philosophy, one focused on Ancient Philosophy and the other on Modern Philosophy, chosen from the following:
   • PHI 204 What is Justice? Plato and the Philosopher Kings
   • PHI 205 Aristotle
   • PHI 206 The Search for Truth
   • POL 341 Political Philosophy I: Ancient and Medieval
   • POL 342 Political Philosophy II: Modern
   • Other courses may apply. Departmental pre-approval is required.
5. Four Other Philosophy courses, two of which must be at the 300 level.
6. Please see a complete list of Philosophy course offerings in Section 13 of the Bulletin. The following courses are the most frequently offered:
   • PHI 210 Feminist Philosophy
   • PHI 211 What’s Love Got to Do With It? Philosophy of Love, Sex and Friendship
   • PHI 230 Does Nature Really Matter? An Introduction to Environmental Philosophy
   • *PHI 307 Existentialism and the Meaning of Life
   • PHI 290 Special Topics in Philosophy: Philosophers
   • PHI 213 Manipulation of the American Mind: The Philosophy of Propaganda
   • PHI 306 What is Real? A study of Metaphysics
   • PHI 302 How Do I Know? A study of Epistemology
   • Other courses may apply. Departmental pre-approval is required.
7. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.
   • No course can satisfy more than one of the requirements listed above.
   • Note that PHI 101 is normally the first course majors take, but it is not mandatory to be taken before other courses. The following courses should normally be taken as early as possible:

• PHI 201 How to Win an Argument
• PHI 202 Ethics and the Good Life
• PHI 204 What is Justice? Plato and the Philosopher Kings
• PHI 206 The Search for Truth

Minor in Philosophy (TU)

1. Completion of PHI 201 How to Win an Argument
2. Completion of PHI 101 Big Questions
3. Completion of two other Philosophy courses, both of which must be at the 200 level or above.
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the minor.
   • No course can satisfy more than one of the requirements listed above.

Programs offered:

• B.A. in Physics and Liberal Studies
• B.S. in Physics-Astrophysics Track
• B.S. in Physics-Computational Physics Track
• B.S. in Physics-Engineering Track
• B.S. in Physics-General Physics Track
• Minor in Physics (TU)

Oglethorpe offers undergraduate Physics programs for a variety of interests and goals.  The B.S. degree in Physics (which requires that every student concurrently follows a track through one of four areas: Astrophysics, Computational Physics, Engineering or General Physics) provides preparation for employment or further study in physics and related fields. The B.A. degree in Physics and Liberal Studies is suitable for students who wish to obtain a broad liberal education with a concentration in physical science.  This program will prepare students to apply their knowledge of the physical sciences to non-technical careers in fields like business and entrepreneurship, museum curatorship, and K-12 education.

While Oglethorpe does not offer a degree in Engineering, there are at least three pathways for Oglethorpe physical science students to achieve an engineering degree while also obtaining a valuable liberal education.

1. Graduate from Oglethorpe with a regular baccalaureate degree (often, although not necessarily, a B.S. in Physics) and then enter a graduate program leading to an advanced degree in the engineering field of interest. There are many engineering graduate schools which provide for this option.
2. Take appropriate science and math classes (as well as the Core and various electives, such as humanities, arts, etc.) at Oglethorpe for 2-3 years, and then simply transfer to an engineering school for the final two years of baccalaureate study. Ultimately, such students receive a degree from the engineering school to which they transfer; such students are not eligible for an Oglethorpe degree.
3. The remaining option is for a student to pursue the Engineering Track leading to the B.S. in Physics. This program enables students to obtain two bachelor’s degrees, the aforementioned B.S. from Oglethorpe and a specialized engineering baccalaureate degree from one of our partner engineering schools (currently limited exclusively to Georgia Institute of Technology and Kennesaw State University) in a highly structured program. The programs require a student to complete semester hours equal to three-quarters of a regular Oglethorpe baccalaureate degree in residence and the remaining technical requirements of the engineering program at one of these engineering schools. The dual-degree program provides students an opportunity to find success in a difficult field, by starting at Oglethorpe where the faculty’s primary concern is effective teaching and working closely with students. Small class sizes and access to sophisticated equipment at Oglethorpe give students a strong foundation to find success in advanced engineering courses at the partner engineering institutions. Once students graduates from the engineering partner, they sends their final transcript back to Oglethorpe, which will then confer the B.S. degree in Physics.

All introductory-level science (biology, chemistry, physics) lecture courses have mathematics prerequisites, and some also have mathematics co-requisites. Some of these introductory-level science courses are required for the various physics programs. Further, several physics courses beyond the introductory level have additional mathematics prerequisites. While the aforementioned mathematics prerequisites can be satisfied in a variety of ways, the most efficient way for most students is to start by taking the mathematics placement examination no later than the start of a student’s first semester at Oglethorpe, and preferably early in the summer preceding that first semester. The mathematics placement exam will diagnose if a student has sufficient mathematical acuity to exempt any of the mathematics prerequisites and, if not, will also diagnose an action plan for preparing the student to satisfy prerequisites in the shortest possible time. Please consult Sec. 6.4.1. and Sec. 6.4.2. for additional information. Students who satisfy the relevant mathematics proficiency prerequisites their first semester at Oglethorpe are urged to register for the appropriate physics courses (and any affiliated mathematics co-requisites) right away. Students needing additional math preparation must acquire the needed expertise in time to begin the required mathematics and physics courses in their sophomore year. Students pursuing the Engineering Track who require additional math preparation may find it very difficult to complete the required Oglethorpe coursework in three years.

Students interested in pursuing careers in scientific illustration with a physical science emphasis should seek specialized advising. Please consult the Studio Art program coordinator.

B.S. in Physics (all Tracks except Engineering) (see Sec. 8.5.4. for a complete list of B.S. graduation requirements)

1. Regardless of whether a student is working toward the Astrophysics Track, the Computational Physics Track, or the General Physics Track, completion of all the following courses:
   • CSC 201 Introduction to Computer Programming (and laboratory, CSC 201L)
   • MAT 131 Calculus I
   • MAT 132 Calculus II
   • MAT 233 Calculus III
   • PHY 201 College Physics I (and laboratory, PHY 201L)
   • PHY 202 College Physics II (and laboratory, PHY 202L)
   • PHY 203 Modern Physics (and laboratory, PHY 203L)
   • PHY 330 Classical Mechanics
   • PHY 331 Electricity and Magnetism I
   • PHY 333 Thermal and Statistical Physics
   • PHY 334 Quantum Mechanics
2. Regardless of whether a student is working toward the Astrophysics Track, the Computational Physics Track, or the General Physics Track, completion of all the courses listed in one of the three options below:
   • Option 1:
     • PHY 204  Mathematical Physics
   • Option 2 (highly recommended for those wishing to pursue graduate studies in physics):
     • MAT 236 Differential Equations
     • MAT 238 Linear Algebra
   • Option 3:
     • MAT 236 Differential Equations
     • MAT 238 Linear Algebra for Engineering and Economics
3. For students pursuing a B.S. in Physics-Astrophysics Track only,
   • PHY 100 Introduction to Descriptive Astronomy
   • Completion of one additional course chosen from the following:
     • PHY 490 Advanced Special Topics in Theoretical Physics
     • PHY 491    Advanced Special Topics in Experimental Physics
4. For students pursuing a B.S. in Physics-Computational Physics Track only, completion of all of the following courses:
   • PHY 206 Computational Physics
   • One additional 4-credit-hour CSC course indexed higher than CSC 201.
5. For students pursuing the B.S. in Physics-General Physics Track only, completion of all of the following courses:
   • One laboratory-focused course selected from the list below.
     • PHY 211 Statics (and laboratory, PHY 211L)
     • PHY 232 Fundamentals of Electronics (and laboratory, PHY 232L)
     • PHY 335 Modern Optics (and laboratory, PHY 335L)
     • PHY 420 Advanced Physics Lab
   • One additional 4-credit-hour (minimum) Physics course indexed higher than PHY 203.
6. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required for each of the following courses (and for each of their associated lab courses): PHY 201, PHY 202, and PHY 203.
   • A cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher is required for all courses contributing to the major.
   • PHY 490 and PHY 491 may each be taken more than once providing that different
     topics are covered each time.
   • Students pursuing the Astrophysics Track should enroll in PHY 490 and/or PHY 491 courses with an astronomy or cosmology focus.  Prior consultation with Physics faculty is required in order to guarantee that a particular topic covered in PHY 490 and/or PHY 491 is appropriate and will satisfy the requirements for the Astrophysics Track.
   • Evaluation by, and consultation with, Physics faculty (and especially the Physics program coordinator) is generally required in order to permit transfer work to count for any of the courses required for the major.

B.S. in Physics–Engineering Track (see Sec. 8.5.4. for a complete list of B.S. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of the following courses:
   • CSC 201 Introduction to Computer Programming (and laboratory, CSC 201L)
   • CHM 101 General Chemistry I (and laboratory, CHM 101L)
   • CHM 102 General Chemistry II (and laboratory, CHM 102L)
   • MAT 131 Calculus I
   • MAT 132 Calculus II
   • MAT 233 Calculus III
   • MAT 236 Differential Equations
   • PHY 201 College Physics I (and laboratory, PHY 201L)
   • PHY 202 College Physics II (and laboratory, PHY 202L)
2. Completion of all the courses listed in one of the following two options:
   • Option 1:
     • MAT 241 Proof and Logic
     • MAT 372 Linear Algebra
   • Option 2 (highly recommended for those wishing to pursue the Engineering Track):
     • MAT 238 Linear Algebra for Engineering and Economics
3. Completion of one of the following physics laboratory courses:
   • PHY 203 Modern Physics (and laboratory, PHY 203L)
   • PHY 211 Statics (and laboratory, PHY 211L)
   • PHY 232 Fundamentals of Electronic (and laboratory, PHY 232L)
   • PHY 335 Modern Optics (and laboratory, PHY 335L)
   • PHY 420 Advanced Physics Laboratory
   • PHY 491 Advanced Special Topics in Experimental Physics
4. Completion of one of the following physics theory courses:
   • PHY 330 Classical Mechanics
   • PHY 331 Electricity and Magnetism 1
   • PHY 333 Thermal and Statistical Physics
   • PHY 334 Quantum Mechanics
   • PHY 490 Advanced Special Topics in Theoretical Physics
5. Completion of other courses as necessary, based on the desired engineering partner school’s particular requirements and also based upon the student’s desired area of engineering expertise. Close cooperation is required between every student, the Engineering program coordinator and the student’s academic advisor.
6. Satisfactory completion (a grade of C- or above in each course) of the entire TU General Education program (see 7.1.) and a minimum of 96 earned semester hours at Oglethorpe are needed before students can transition to an engineering partner institution. Other requirements may apply. Students must confer regularly with the Engineering program coordinator and their academic advisor.
7. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher is required for all courses contributing to the major.
   • Evaluation by, and consultation with, Physics faculty (and especially the Engineering program coordinator) is generally required in order to permit transfer work to count for any of the courses required for the major.
   • Engineering students will not receive any Oglethorpe University financial aid once such students transfer to the appropriate engineering partner school.
   • Students are cautioned that in order to receive the B.S. in Physics-Engineering Track the student must satisfactorily complete (a grade of C- or above in each course) all work specified above at Oglethorpe, then apply to, and be accepted at, one of the engineering partner schools (limited to Georgia Institute of Technology and Kennesaw State University), and then successfully achieve degree conferral at the engineering partner school in an appropriate engineering field. Only after the engineering partner awards the student an engineering degree will Oglethorpe, in turn, award the B.S. in Physics–Engineering Track degree. Students who have not successfully completed MAT 131 (Calculus 1) by the end of their first year should consult with their academic advisor and academic mentor, or the Physics faculty, about alternative academic pathways. Students who have not successfully completed MAT 233 (Calculus III) by the end of their second year should also consider alternative academic pathways.

B.A. in Physics and Liberal Studies (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)*

1. Completion of the following courses:
   • MAT 131 Calculus I
   • MAT 132 Calculus II
   • MAT 233 Calculus III
   • PHY 201 College Physics I (and laboratory, PHY 201L)
   • PHY 202 College Physics II (and laboratory, PHY 202L)
   • PHY 203 Modern Physics (and laboratory, PHY 203L)
2. Completion of four additional Physics courses, excluding PHY 101, PHY 102, and any 1-credit laboratory courses.
3. Completion of: PHY 402/Physics & Liberal Studies Capstone.
4. Completion of four 4- or 5-hour courses (all above the introductory level) in a secondary discipline. Students should work with their academic advisor and the Physics program coordinator to select both the discipline and the particular courses.
5. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required for each of the following courses (and for each of their associated lab courses): PHY 201, PHY 202, and PHY 203.
   • A cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher is required for all courses contributing to the major.
   • PHY 490 and PHY 491 may each be taken more than once providing that different topics are covered each time.
   • Evaluation by, and consultation with, Physics faculty (and especially the Physics program coordinator) is generally required in order to permit transfer work to count for any of the courses required for the major.
   • The B.A. degree requires completion of one semester of a foreign language at the 102 level or higher. See 8.5.1. for a complete list of graduation requirements for the B.A. degree.

Minor in Physics (TU)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • PHY 201 College Physics I (and laboratory, PHY 201L)
   • PHY 202 College Physics II (and laboratory, PHY 202L)
   • PHY 203 Modern Physics (and laboratory, PHY 203L)
2. Completion of two additional Physics courses, excluding PHY 101, PHY 102, and PHY 204.

Programs offered:

• B.A. in Politics (TU)
• Minor in Politics (TU)
• Minor in Politics (ADP)

As Aristotle observed some 2000 years ago, “Man is by nature a political animal.” Politics shapes who we are and how we live; it animates human nature, forges identities, drives social movements, structures national politics and institutions and molds international relations. At Oglethorpe, students of politics encounter a wide range of opinions, beliefs and scholarly analysis as to the nature of politics and what constitutes the legitimate aims of political action. Differences and disagreements abound, providing a rich environment for students to develop their own informed opinions honed through healthy debate with their colleagues. In addition, Politics majors gain both substantive knowledge and analytic skills. Introductory classes in American politics, comparative politics, international relations and political philosophy provide the foundation for subsequent pursuit of more specialized study undertaken in higher-level courses. Skills acquired include: close critical reading of texts; inductive, deductive and analogical reasoning; substantiating arguments; comparing across cases; and making generalizations.

Oglethorpe’s location provides numerous opportunities to study and engage with real world politics, be they local, national or international. Atlanta is home to the Georgia state government, The Carter Center and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center. Students have taken advantage of the Georgia’s Legislative Intern and Governor’s Intern Programs, as well as worked with the Georgia State Legislature, the Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism and the League of Women Voters, participated in The Carter Center Internship Program and worked with a variety of governmental and grassroots programs.

Resources at Oglethorpe serve to help students engage actively in politics. Through career development, students can identify and create other internships. Oglethorpe’s affiliations with The Washington Center for Internships and the Washington Semester Program of American University allow students to study politics and intern in the nation’s capital. Students can also use internship credit towards their major requirements. In an increasingly globalized world, Oglethorpe’s study abroad programs provide the opportunity to gain in-depth experience of the politics and culture of another country for periods ranging from a week to a semester or a year. Please see information about the center for global education (Sec. 10.5.).

Politics majors contemplate and analyze the different forms of power shaping today’s world, be they individuals, ideas, institutions or coercive force. This knowledge prepares them well for a variety of careers, including law, journalism, government, international organizations, NGO’s, education, business and politics.

B.A. in Politics (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • POL 101 Introduction to American Politics
   • POL 111 International Relations
   • POL 121 Introduction to Comparative Politics
2. Completion of one of the following courses:
   • POL 341 Political Philosophy I: Ancient and Medieval
   • POL 342 Political Philosophy II: Modern
3. Completion of six additional Politics courses, two of which must be at the 300-level and one of which must be at the 400-level.
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   1. A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.

Minor in Politics (TU)

1. Completion of four courses (worth a minimum of 16 semester hours) distributed among three of the four subfields of the discipline (American politics, comparative politics, international relations and political philosophy).

Minor in Politics (ADP)

The requirements are identical to those for the Minor in Politics (TU) (see above).

Programs offered:

• B.S. in Psychology (TU)
• Minor in Psychology (TU)
• Minor in Psychology (ADP)

The Department of Psychology endorses a view of psychology as the use of scientific methods to study a broad range of factors that often interact to produce human behavior, including cognitive, developmental, personality, physiological and social variables. Therefore, students who major in Psychology are expected to:

• Learn to apply empirical methods to understand human and animal behavior. Students should be able to use and critique a variety of research methods, ranging from controlled laboratory experiments to naturalistic observations. Specific skills to be acquired include the ability to operationally define concepts for empirical study; to collect, analyze and interpret empirical data; to clearly communicate findings to larger audiences through oral and written presentations (for example, APA style research papers, posters and presentations).
• Learn major theoretical and empirical advances in a variety of disciplines within the field of Psychology. This objective should include the ability to compare and contrast explanations offered by different schools of thought within each discipline. It also should include an understanding of both current and historically prominent developments in the various disciplines.
• Learn ways in which psychological concepts can be applied for the benefit of oneself and society. Students will learn about clinical, educational and organizational applications of psychological research and will consider ways in which psychological principles may be relevant to personal life and civic participation. In addition, students are expected to become more precise and tolerant observers of human behavior and individual differences.

The Psychology program has a strong tradition of student achievement in research and internships. Many students collaborate with faculty on research projects or develop and complete their own research projects with the help of faculty mentors. Each year, Oglethorpe is represented at regional and national psychology conferences by psychology students presenting their original work. Psychology students have completed internships in a variety of settings including: private clinical practices, adoption agencies, law enforcement agencies, law firms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Marcus Autism Center, Partnership Against Domestic Violence, Zoo Atlanta, Yerkes Regional Primate Research Center and the Georgia Psychological Association.

B.S. in Psychology (see Sec. 8.5.4. for a complete list of B.S. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of all of the following foundation courses:
   • PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
   • PSY 209 Behavioral Neuroscience
   • PSY 320 Psychological Statistics and Research Methods I
   • PSY 321 Psychological Statistics and Research Methods II
   • PSY 322 Advanced Experimental Psychology
   • PSY 405 History and Systems
2. Completion of one of the following clinical Psychology courses:
   • PSY 205 Theories of Personality
   • PSY 206 Abnormal Psychology
   • PSY 290 Special Topics in Psychology (depending on the topic; requires departmental pre-approval)
   • PSY 303 Psychological Testing
   • PSY 490 Advanced Special Topics in Psychology (depending on the topic; requires departmental pre-approval)
3. Completion of one of the following cognitive/developmental Psychology courses:
   • PSY 201 Developmental Psychology
   • PSY 207 Adolescent Development
   • PSY 290 Special Topics in Psychology (depending on the topic; requires departmental pre-approval)
   • PSY 307 Cognitive Psychology
   • PSY 490 Advanced Special Topics in Psychology (depending on the topic; requires departmental pre-approval)
4. Completion of one of the following Biopsychology courses:
   • PSY 290 Special Topics in Psychology (depending on the topic; requires departmental pre-approval)
   • PSY 308 Sensation and Perception
   • PSY 310 Drugs, Brain, and Behavior
   • PSY 490 Advanced Special Topics in Psychology (depending on the topic; requires departmental pre-approval)
5. Completion of one of the following social Psychology courses:
   • PSY 202 Organizational Psychology
   • PSY 204 Social Psychology
   • PSY 290 Special Topics in Psychology (depending on the topic; requires departmental pre-approval)
   • PSY 490 Advanced Special Topics in Psychology (depending on topic; requires departmental pre-approval)
6. Completion of any additional Psychology elective excluding the following courses:
   • PSY 200 Independent Study in Psychology
   • PSY 400 Advanced Independent Study in Psychology
   • PSY 406 Directed Research in Psychology
   • PSY 495 Internship in Psychology
7. Completion of at least one semester of a foreign language, at the second-semester elementary (meaning the 102) level or higher.
8. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of C- or better is required in both PSY 101 and PSY 209.
   • Oglethorpe students contemplating taking any of the courses required for the major as transients at other post-secondary institutions are cautioned to follow Oglethorpe’s transient student policy (see 6.8.6.).
   • Transfer courses may satisfy major requirements if shown on an official transcript and approved by Psychology faculty.
   • Courses taken to complete this major [minor] may not be used to fulfill the requirements of a major or minor in a related field.

Minor in Psychology (TU)

1. Completion of PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
2. Completion of any four additional Psychology electives, excluding the following:
   • PSY 200 Independent Study in Psychology
   • PSY 207 Adolescent Development
   • PSY 400 Advanced Independent Study in Psychology
   • PSY 406 Directed Research in Psychology
   • PSY 495 Internship in Psychology
3. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of C- or better is required in PSY 101.
   • Oglethorpe students contemplating taking any of the courses required for the minor as transients at other post-secondary institutions are cautioned to follow Oglethorpe’s transient student policy (see 6.8.6.).
   • Transfer courses may satisfy minor requirements if shown on an official transcript and approved by Psychology faculty.

Minor in Psychology (ADP)

The requirements are identical to those for the Minor in Psychology (TU) (see above).

Programs offered:

• Concentration in Public Health

In many societies, health is considered a basic human right but, as a global community, we have yet to figure out how to guarantee health for all people. The solution to this problem is confounded by issues including social disparity, financial inequality, political instability, bureaucratic impediments, sustainable technology, and funding for research and project implementation. A cooperative and interdisciplinary approach is the norm in addressing issues of public health in the professional world. Oglethorpe’s Public Health concentration introduces students to the professional landscape associated with global public health and samples from a potential career trajectory that aligns with the interdisciplinary fluency, the collaborative sensibility and the foundational skill sets developed by students attending a liberal arts college. Upon completion of this program students will:

• Practice integrated and applied learning about communication, human cultures and the physical and natural world through synthesis of generalized and specialized studies relevant to public health.
• Learn ways in which public health concepts can be applied for the benefit of oneself and society through interactions with current practitioners of public health and via active, hands-on involvement with real-world challenges.
• Explore and prepare for a potential career path in public health that is well-supported by a liberal arts education.

Concentration in Public Health (TU)

1. Completion of one 4 or 5 credit hour elective from each of the following categories: Communication, STEM, Human Culture. Ask an advisor for a list of the eligible courses in each of the three Public Health elective categories. Students should note that this list is subject to change on an annual basis as courses are added and removed from the Bulletin. Course substitutions are possible but will be made on a case-by-case basis with approval of the Public Health Program Coordinator.
2. Completion of all the following courses:
   • PBH 201 Perspectives in Public Health
   • PBH 301 Public Health Workshop
   • PBH 302 Public Health in Practice

3. Additional requirements and things to note:

• The Public Health concentration is designed to complement students’ foundational work in their majors and thus the course work is intended to be most relevant for veteran students who have committed to a course of study in our traditional academic curriculum. Students may start accruing Public Health electives at any time during their tenure at Oglethorpe, but their official entry into the program must be formalized via application to the Public Health program coordinator and the Registrar’s Office. Applications will only be accepted from students having sophomore year standing or above. Application deadlines will be announced during PBH classes in both the fall and the spring semesters. Exceptions to the application deadline can be made under extenuating circumstances (e.g., transfer and international student complexities) in consultation with the program coordinator and the registrar.
• Occasional special topics or advanced special topics offerings may also satisfy an elective requirement in the Public Health concentration with the pre-approval of both the Public Health program coordinator and the Division offering of the course.
• Students registering for a course that serves as a relevant Public Health elective must comply with all course pre-requisites as stipulated in the Bulletin.
• Courses taken in fulfillment of a major or a minor can also be applied equally towards the Public Health concentration.
• A grade of C- or better is required in all courses contributing to the concentration.

Rich Foundation Urban Leadership Program (please see Urban Leadership Program, Rich Foundation).

Programs offered:

• Minor in Shakespeare and Renaissance Studies (TU)

The Shakespeare and Renaissance Studies minor is intended to provide students with not only an in-depth understanding of the works of William Shakespeare but also some familiarity with the time and culture in which he lived. Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue a range of approaches, including literary, historical, and cultural study, as well as performance.

Minor in Shakespeare and Renaissance Studies (TU)

1. Completion of two of the following Shakespeare courses:
   • ENG 204 Shakespeare: Early Plays to 1603
   • ENG 206 Shakespeare: Late Plays, 1603-1613
   • ENG 393 Special Topics in Literary and Cultural Studies: Shakespeare at Oxford*
   • THE 305 Shakespearean Performance

2. Completion of one of the following courses with a historical component:
   • ART 300 Italian Renaissance Art History
   • ART 310 Northern Renaissance and Baroque Art History
   • HIS 211 The Renaissance and Reformation
   • HIS 212 Early Modern Europe
   • HIS 490 Advanced Special Topics in History: The Age of Elizabeth

3. Completion of one of the following Renaissance art, literature, politics, science, or culture courses:
   • ART 300 Italian Renaissance Art History
   • ART 310 Northern Renaissance and Baroque Art History
   • GEN 101 Natural Sciences – The Physical Sciences: Renaissance Science
   • HIS 415 The Witch Craze
   • POL 441 Seminar in Political Philosophy: Shakespeare and Politics

4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • No single course may fulfill the requirement for more than one category.
   • In category 1 above, it is strongly recommended that the student pursue one option focused in literary study and the other in performance.
   • * An occasional summer course.

Programs offered:

• B.A. in Sociology (TU)
• B.A. in Sociology, Social Work Track (TU)
• Minor in Sociology (TU)

Sociology is the systematic study of social life. Sociologists, through empirical inquiry, seek to understand the development, maintenance and transformation of societies, institutions and organizations, and the ways in which social life shapes groups and individuals.  The mission of the sociology program is to introduce students to the field of sociology within a liberal arts setting and to equip students with the methodological, interpretive and critical thinking skills needed to study social behavior from a sociological perspective. Sociology majors should be able, through written and oral analyses, to make arguments whose conclusions are drawn from evidence. They should be able to distinguish between informed and uninformed opinion. Each sociology student at Oglethorpe will be expected to master essential knowledge within the areas of sociological theory, research methodology, and multiple substantive areas within the field. The program seeks to prepare students for diverse careers, graduate and professional study, and responsible citizenship.

Students may also major in the Sociology, Social Work Track. This is an appropriate curriculum for students who wish to pursue a career in Social Work and related fields. This track involves a focused course of study designed to address the skills and knowledge needed for career paths within Social Work, to include preparation for pursuance of a Master’s of Social Work (MSW) and/or graduate school in related fields of study.

B.A. in Sociology (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • MAT 111 Statistics
   • SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
   • SOC 310 Survey of Research Methods
   • SOC 403 Sociological Theory
   • SOC 420 Sociology Capstone
2. Completion of five additional four-hour Sociology electives.
3. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • Students can apply a maximum of 4 hours of independent study (SOC 200 or SOC 400) towards the major requirements; a four-hour independent study may take the place of one elective in the major.
   • Students can apply a maximum of 4 hours of internship (SOC 495) towards the major requirements; a four-hour internship may take the place of one elective in the major.
   • SOC 303, SOC 304, and SOC 402 cannot count towards the major’s elective requirements.
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.

B.A. in Sociology, Social Work Track (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • MAT 111 Statistics
   • SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
   • SOC 303 Field of Social Work
   • SOC 304 Methods of Social Work
   • SOC 310 Survey of Research Methods
   • SOC 403 Sociological Theory
   • SOC 420 Senior Capstone
2. Completion of two additional four-hour Sociology electives.
3. Completion of SOC 496 Internship in Social Work (4 hours minimum).
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • Students can apply a maximum of 4 hours of independent study (SOC 200 or SOC 400) towards the major requirements; a four-hour independent study may take the place of one elective in the major.
   • Students completing the Social Work Track cannot use SOC 495 for the requirements of this track.
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the major.

Minor in Sociology (TU)

1. Completion of SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology.
2. Completion of four Sociology electives (totaling at least 16 semester hours).
3. Additional requirements and things to note:
   •  A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses contributing to the minor.

Programs offered:

• B.A. in Spanish
• Minor in Spanish (TU)

A student who chooses Spanish as a major will gain valuable knowledge, not only about the language, but also about the many unique and fascinating cultures represented in the Spanish-speaking world. Like all languages offered at Oglethorpe, the Spanish major is informed by “the five C’s:” communication, cultures, connections, comparisons and communities. These areas represent the defined goals of National Standards for Foreign Language Learning.

The journey toward a Spanish major begins with a thorough emphasis on reading, writing, listening comprehension and speaking. These essential skills prepare the student with the foundations for communicating in diverse contexts in the Spanish language. More advanced study of Spanish will enable the student to explore the treasures of Hispanic prose, poetry, drama and cinema, in addition to the study of colorful and intriguing Hispanic civilizations in Spain, Africa and Latin America. Through the course offerings in Spanish, students become more informed about America’s Latino and Hispanic neighbors, in addition to becoming more functional global citizens.

Once students have reached an adequate level of proficiency in Spanish and have become familiar with Spanish-speaking populations and societies, they will be ready to complement their classroom studies with full-immersion study abroad opportunities. As an invaluable component of the Spanish major, students are required to study and live in a Spanish-speaking country for a semester during the academic year following the completion of an initial sequence of courses taken in the program. Most majors choose to study at one of a number of partner institutions such as the Universidad de Belgrano (Argentina), the Universidad de San Francisco de Quito (Ecuador), or at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (Spain). In addition, for the adventurous student, there are many other creative study abroad options available, all of which can be discussed with student advisors. Native speakers of Spanish are invited to complete the 12-semester hour requirements of study abroad in courses at Oglethorpe or through cross registration at one of the Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education (ARCHE) institutions.

Many students who complete the Spanish major at Oglethorpe go on to carry out graduate programs at other institutions in Spanish language and literature, linguistics, Hispanic cultural studies or International Relations. Other graduates from the program become Spanish instructors or find opportunities in corporate or non-profit organizations, where they continue to apply their language skills and global experiences. Students are also invited to combine a double major in Spanish with other disciplines, a combination which may greatly enhance student marketability after graduation.

All students with previous study or experience in Spanish must take a language placement examination; see Sec. 6.4.4. of this Bulletin. They will be placed in the course sequence according to their competence. Under no circumstance should students with past experience in Spanish place themselves in courses. Students are not eligible to enroll in elementary and intermediate courses in their native languages.

B.A. in Spanish (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • SPN 201 Intermediate Spanish
   • SPN 301 Advanced Spanish
   • SPN 302 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
2. Completion of a semester in an approved study abroad program. (For undocumented students, there will be an alternative experience in lieu of study abroad)
3. Completion of three additional upper level Spanish courses.
4. Completion of FRE 101 Elementary French I (or simply placing into any French course higher than FRE 101 on the French placement test).
5. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses counting for the Spanish major.
   • The study abroad experience should occur after the completion of SPN 302 and prior to attempting the three additional upper level Spanish courses noted in 3. above.
   • The study abroad experience must result in the student earning a minimum of 12 semester hours.
   • It is recommended that Spanish majors complete FRE 101 sometime during their first two years.
   • Certain requirements for the major may be met through an approved study abroad program.

Minor in Spanish (TU)

1. Completion of four Spanish courses at the 200-level or above.
2. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • Certain requirements for the minor may be met through an approved study abroad program

Programs offered:

• B.A. in Studio Art
• B.A. in Studio Art – Medical and Scientific Illustration Track
• B.A. in Studio Art-Photography, Video and Digital Art Track (TU)
• Minor in Studio Art (TU)

Studio courses are designed to provide students with a rigorous and stimulating foundation in visual language and thinking. Courses emphasize the development of perception and visual acuity, cognitive skills, a sense of aesthetics and facility in manipulating a variety of artistic approaches and media. The curriculum prepares students to go on to graduate school in studio art or other fields such as education, art therapy, graphic design, medical illustration or filmmaking.

Students may also major in Studio Art via the Medical and Scientific Illustration Track. This is an appropriate curriculum for students who wish to pursue a career in the field of medical and scientific illustration. This track involves a rigorous course of study in studio art that is designed to address the skills and knowledge that are required for portfolio development prior to graduate school application in the field of medical and scientific illustration. Students are encouraged to use approximately 20 semester hours of elective credits on courses drawn from the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Human Physiology, Genetics and Comparative Anatomy.

B.A. in Studio Art (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • ART 101 Introduction to Drawing
   • ART 102 Introduction to Painting
   • ART 110 Ways of Seeing
   • ART 201 Intermediate Drawing
   • ART 202 Intermediate Painting
   • ART 302 Advanced Painting
   • ART 350 Modern Art History
2. Completion of one of the following courses:
   • ART 109 Introduction to Photography
   • ART 115 Introduction to Digital Photography
3. Completion of one of the following courses:
   • ART 103 Introduction to Figure Sculpture
   • ART 104 Introduction to Printmaking
   • ART 106 Introduction to Figure Drawing
   • ART 111 Anatomy for the Artist and Figure Drawing
   • ART 150 Introduction to Media Production
   • ART 175 Introduction to Web Design
   • ART 205 Documentary Filmmaking
   • ART 240 Introduction to Graphic Design
   • ART 270 History of Photography
   • ART 285 Introduction to Animation
   • ART 290 Special Topics in Studio Art: Directing for Film and Digital Camera
4. Completion of one additional Art History elective.

B.A. in Studio Art – Medical and Scientific Illustration (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Satisfactory completion of all the following courses:
   • ART 101 Introduction to Drawing
   • ART 102 Introduction to Painting
   • ART 103 Introduction to Figure Sculpture
   • ART 106 Introduction to Figure Drawing
   • ART 110 Ways of Seeing
   • ART 111 Anatomy for the Artist and Figure Drawing
   • ART 201 Intermediate Drawing
   • ART 202 Intermediate Painting
2. Completion of one of the following courses:
   • ART 109 Introduction to Photography
   • ART 115 Introduction to Digital Photography
3. Completion of one Art History course.
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • In preparation for graduate work in medical and scientific illustration, students are encouraged to take approximately 20 semester hours or more of elective credit drawn from the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Human Physiology, Genetics and Comparative Anatomy. The following courses are particularly recommended:
     • BIO 110 Biological Inquiry
     • BIO 111 Biostatistics
     • BIO 201 Genetics
     • BIO 202 Microbiology
     • BIO 224 Cancer Biology
     • BIO 301 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
     • BIO 313 Developmental Biology
     • BIO 317 Biochemistry
     • BIO 402 Human Physiology
     • BIO 418 Cell Biology
     • CHM 101 General Chemistry I (with laboratory, CHM 101L)
     • CHM 102 General Chemistry II (with laboratory, CHM 102L)

B.A. in Studio Art: Photography, Video and Digital Art (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Students must complete the two courses below:
   • ART 110 Ways of Seeing
   • ART 350 Modern Art History
2. Completion of one of the following courses:
   • ART 109 Introduction to Photography
   • ART 115 Introduction to Digital Photography
3. Completion of one course from the list below:
   • ART 103 Introduction to Figure Sculpture
   • ART 104 Introduction to Printmaking
   • ART 106 Introduction to Figure Drawing
   • ART 111 Anatomy for the Artist and Figure Drawing
   • ART 150 Introduction to Media Production
   • ART 175 Introduction to Web Design
   • ART 205 Documentary Film
   • ART 225 Women, Art, & Society: Women Artists
   • ART 240 Introduction to Graphic Design
   • ART 285 Introduction to Animation
4. Completion of one additional Art History course. This may be one of the Art History courses offered in the regular rotation or may be from the list of electives below:
   • COM 460 Space, Place, and Public Memory
   • FRE 404 Great French Actresses and their Film Roles
   • PSY 316 Psychology through Film
   • SPN 403 Political Issues in Spanish-American Literature and Film
   • SPN 407 Central American Literature and Film
   • SPN 411 North American Hispanic Readings and Film
5. Students must also complete an additional five filmmaking, video or photography studio courses not already used to satisfy any requirement above. A comprehensive list of all current Film/Video/Photography courses in the Bulletin is below:
   • ART 109 Introduction to Photography
   • ART 115 Introduction to Digital Photography
   • ART 150 Introduction to Media Production
   • ART 205 Documentary Filmmaking
   • ART 206 Concepts in Photography
   • ART 214 Alternative Methods in Darkroom and Digital Photography
   • ART 215 Intermediate Digital Photography
   • ART 220 Compositions in Photography
   • ART 270 History of Photography
   • ART 290 Special Topics in Studio Art courses pre-approved by the Studio Art Program Coordinator
6. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • As with the regular Studio Art Major, this totals eight studio and two art history courses, for a total of ten courses or 40 credit hours in Studio Art. The degree awarded is the B.A.

Minor in Studio Art (TU)

1. Completion of four Studio Art courses and one Art History course, for a minimum of 20 semester hours.
2. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • Students may take up to three of the four Studio Art courses in one sub-discipline (for example, photography, drawing, painting, etc.) or in four different sub-disciplines. At least two of these Studio Art courses must be in separate sub-disciplines.

Programs offered:

• B.A. in Theatre
• Minor in Theatre (TU)

Students majoring in Theatre engage in both the scholarship and practice of theatre and its various disciplines. Courses in acting, directing, stagecraft, design, history, playwriting and administration offer students a broad depth of study firmly rooted in the liberal arts tradition. A variety of department productions provide students ongoing opportunities to apply their knowledge in public venues. Oglethorpe’s unique relationship with professional theatre companies in residence provides students with performance opportunities and professionally oriented internships unparalleled in the region.

A Theatre minor serves as an appropriate complement to a variety of majors in communications and the humanities.

B.A. in Theatre (see Sec. 8.5.1. for a complete list of B.A. graduation requirements)

1. Completion of the following course a minimum of four separate times:
   • THE 100 Production Lab
2. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • THE 105 Beginning Characterization
   • THE 205 Intermediate Characterization
   • THE 210 Theatre History I
   • THE 220 Theatre History II
   • THE 310 Stagecraft
3. Completion of one of the following courses:
   • THE 315 Scenic Design
   • THE 316 Lighting Design
   • THE 317 Costume Design
4. Completion of four of the following courses (see “Note” in 5.a., below):
   • ENG 204 Shakespeare: Early Plays to 1603
   • ENG 204 Shakespeare: Early Plays to 1603
   • ENG 206 Shakespeare: Late Plays, 1603-1613
   • THE 305 Shakespearean Performance
   • THE 306 Acting for the Camera
   • THE 330 Directing for the Stage I
   • THE 340 Directing for the Stage II
   • THE 350 Playwriting
   • THE 400 Advanced Independent Study in Theatre
   • THE 405 Voice and Speech for the Actor
   • THE 407 Internship in Theatre
   • THE 410 Movement for the Actor
   • THE 490 Advanced Special Topics in Theatre
5. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • Note: Students may also choose a second design course (THE 315, THE 316 or THE 317) as one of the four courses.

Minor in Theatre (TU)

1. Completion of all of the following courses:
   • THE 100 Production Lab
   • THE 105 Beginning Characterization
   • THE 310 Stagecraft
2. Completion of one of the following courses:
   • ENG 204 Shakespeare: Early Plays to 1603
   • ENG 206 Shakespeare: Late Plays, 1603-1613
   • THE 210 Theatre History I: Greeks to Restoration
   • THE 220 Theatre History II: Renaissance to 20th Century
3. Completion of two of the following courses:
   • THE 205 Intermediate Characterization
   • THE 205 Intermediate Characterization
   • THE 305 Shakespearean Performance
   • THE 306 Acting for the Camera
   • THE 315 Scenic Design
   • THE 316 Lighting Design
   • THE 317 Costume Design
   • THE 330 Directing for the Stage I
   • THE 340 Directing for the Stage II
   • THE 350 Playwriting
   • THE 400 Advanced Independent Study in Theatre
   • THE 405 Voice and Speech for the Actor
   • THE 410 Movement for the Actor
   • THE 490 Advanced Special Topics in Theatre
   • THE 495 Internship in Theatre

Programs offered:

• Minor in Urban Leadership (TU)

Oglethorpe’s Rich Foundation Urban Leadership Program (RFULP) challenges students to develop their leadership ability throughout their college years and awards the minor in Urban Leadership. Students completing the minor are given special recognition at Commencement not only to honor the students’ accomplishments but also to pay tribute to the Rich Foundation and its late president, Joel Goldberg, for their generous support of the Urban Leadership program. Through a balance of academic courses, guest speakers, and various on- and off-campus experiences, it prepares graduates to meet the challenges of responsible citizenship in local, national and international communities. Students gain a broad understanding of leadership concepts, theories and applications and are encouraged to consider their education in light of the demands of leadership in their own lives as well as in their communities.

The RFULP takes full advantage of the extraordinary resources of the Atlanta metropolitan area. A major economic force in the Southeast, Atlanta is rich with exceptional learning opportunities in the realms of politics, business, the arts, information technology, entertainment and community service. Few selective universities are able to combine a rigorous liberal arts education with the resources and opportunities of a world-class city.

Students may apply to be a part of the program in the freshman, sophomore or junior year. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of commitment to leadership-related study, the desire for leadership understanding and application, extracurricular participation, academic record, civic engagement and service learning experiences.

Minor in Urban Leadership (TU)

1. Completion of one of the following elective courses:
   • ULP 200 Independent Study in Urban Leadership
   • UPL 201 Introduction to Leadership
   • UPL 202 Women’s Political Leadership
2. Completion of both of the following courses:
   • ULP 303 The New American City
   • ULP 304 Community Issues Forum: Principles into Practice
3. Completion of an appropriate fourth course to serve as an elective, chosen from among the following:
   • ULP 250 Urbanization
   • NPM 220 The Nonprofit Sector
   • POL 490 Advanced Special Topics in Politics: Moral and Political Leadership
   • UEP 320 Urban Ecology
   • Other courses may apply. Pre-approval of the director of the RFULP is required.
4. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • Students admitted to the RFULP must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher.
   • The choice of the elective in item 1. (above) must be made in consultation with the director of the RFULP and the academic advisor, both of whom must ultimately approve the selection in advance. Ideally, this elective course will be part of the student’s major or minor or in an area of vocational interest. The principal objective of the elective requirement is to look for intellectual or applied leadership in the student’s chosen field or profession.
   • Students must demonstrate leadership on- and off-campus by their participation in University, civic, faith-based, and/or community endeavors in Atlanta.
   • At the end of the senior year, students must complete a RFULP exit interview and assessment survey.

Programs offered:

• Minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (TU)
• Minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (ADP)

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGS) is an interdisciplinary field of study that takes gender as the starting point of its inquiry. To enrich understanding of human identity, students will explore the meanings and values assigned to the lives of women, men, and non-binary/gender-queer individuals across historical, cultural, and disciplinary contexts. The minor is designed to encourage students to develop an awareness of the social construction of gender—that is, the ways in which it is shaped by relations of sex, race, class, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexuality, sexual orientation, and other categories of difference—and the effects of this social construction on individuals and society. Students will engage in a discussion of key terms, definitions and practices of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies, a historical overview of women’s movements, an analysis of seminal feminist texts, and a look at the current state of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies and the major issues of the field. The over-arching goal of the program is to encourage students to think critically about the information they receive about gender while simultaneously recognizing the ideological and power structures that often shape not only their own interpretations of cultural narratives, but also the way in which they create their own identities. A minor in WGS encourages students to reflect critically on their own identities and to develop an understanding of civic engagement, activist practices, and social change, thus cultivating both local and global citizenship and responsibility.

Minor in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies (TU)

1. Completion of the required introductory course:
   • WGS 101 Introduction to Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
2. Completion of any four of the following elective courses:
   • WGS 125 Human Sexuality
   • WGS 200 Independent Study in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
   • WGS 206 Sexualities and Society
   • WGS 210 Feminist Philosophy
   • WGS 211 What’s Love Got to Do with It? Philosophical Accounts of Friendship, Love and Sex
   • WGS 225 Women, Art, & Society: Women Artists
   • WGS 280 Gender, Culture, and Communication
   • WGS 290 Special Topics in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
   • WGS 312 Gender and Society
   • WGS 350 Feminist Discourses and Criticism
   • WGS 380 Feminist Media Studies
   • WGS 400 Advanced Independent Study in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
   • WGS 460 Space, Place, and Public Memory
   • WGS 480 Persuasion and Social Movements
   • WGS 490 Advanced Special Topics in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
   • WGS 495 Internship in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
3. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • At least one of the four elective courses must be taken at the 300- or 400-level.
   • At most, one course contributing to the WGS minor can also be counted toward the student’s major (or a second minor in another discipline).

Minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (ADP)

1. Completion of the required introductory course:
   • WGS 101 Introduction to Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
2. Completion of any four of the following elective courses, totaling at least 16 semester hours:
   • WGS 125 Human Sexuality
   • WGS 200 Independent Study in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
   • WGS 206 Sexualities and Society
   • WGS 210 Feminist Philosophy
   • WGS 211 What’s Love Got to Do with It? Philosophical Accounts of Friendship, Love and Sex
   • WGS 225 Women, Art, & Society: Women Artists
   • WGS 235 Black Intellectual History and Thought
   • WGS 280 Gender, Culture, and Communication
   • WGS 290 Special Topics in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
   • WGS 312 Gender and Society
   • WGS 350 Feminist Discourses and Criticism
   • WGS 380 Feminist Media Studies
   • WGS 400 Advanced Independent Study in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
   • WGS 460 Space, Place, and Public Memory
   • WGS 480 Persuasion and Social Movements
   • WGS 490 Advanced Special Topics in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
   • WGS 495 Internship in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
3. Additional requirements and things to note:
   • At least one of the four elective courses must be taken at the 300- or 400-level.
   • At most, one course contributing to the WGS minor can also be counted toward the student’s major (or a second minor in another discipline).

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