Department of General Education and Interdisciplinary Studies

Department Purpose

The Department of General Education and Interdisciplinary Studies is designed to give students a solid academic foundation encompassing critical thinking, public speaking, writing, and technological skills.  The courses in this  department are designed to encourage students to examine the common issues and themes that run throughout our history, culture, and society, providing a well-rounded, human experience.  Attention is given to theoretical foundations, hands-on application, experiential learning, and the development of media skills.  The division strives to enhance students’ aesthetic and artistic awareness while improving skills in spoken, written and digital formats. 

A candidate for the Bachelor of Arts degree Interdisciplinary Studies must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours. Total credits include at least 48 credit hours of General Education courses. Additional courses may be required to build fundamental concepts. A candidate must earn the grade of “C” or better in all major courses.

Programs

• English, BA
• Interdisciplinary Studies, BA
• Visual and Performing Arts Concentration Music, BA

Courses

• MUS 251 Applied Music Strings (1)
• MUS 252 Applied Music Strings (1)
• MUS 261 Applied Music Double Reeds (1)
• MUS 262 Applied Music Double Reeds (1)
• MUS 271 Applied Music Organ (1)
• MUS 272 Applied Music Organ (1)
• MUS 281 University Band (1)
• MUS 282 University Band (1)
• MUS 291 Jazz Ensemble I (1)
• MUS 292 Jazz Ensemble I (1)
• MUS 301 Applied Music Voice (1)
• MUS 302 Applied Music Voice (1)
• MUS 311 Applied Music Woodwinds (1)
• MUS 312 Applied Music Woodwinds (1)
• MUS 314 Form And Analysis (3)
• MUS 315 University Choir (1)
• MUS 316 University Choir (1)
• MUS 320 Marching Band (1)
• MUS 321 Applied Music Piano (1)
• MUS 322 Applied Music Piano (1)
• MUS 331 Applied Music Percussion (1)
• MUS 332 Applied Music Percussion (1)
• MUS 341 Applied Music Brass (1)
• MUS 342 Applied Music Brass (1)
• MUS 343 Music History I (3)
• MUS 344 Music History II (3)
• MUS 351 Applied Music Strings (1)
• MUS 352 Applied Music Strings (1)
• MUS 353 Jazz Improvisation I (3)
• MUS 354 Jazz Improvisation II (3)
• MUS 355 Jazz History And Literature I (3)
• MUS 356 Jazz History And Literature II (3)
• MUS 361 Applied Music Double Reeds (1)
• MUS 362 Applied Music Double Reeds (1)
• MUS 365 Conducting (3)
• MUS 371 Applied Music Organ (1)
• MUS 372 Applied Music Organ (1)
• MUS 381 University Band (1)
• MUS 382 University Band (1)
• MUS 391 Jazz Ensemble I (1)
• MUS 392 Jazz Ensemble I (1)
• MUS 401 Applied Music Voice (1)
• MUS 402 Applied Music Voice (1)
• MUS 411 Applied Music Woodwinds (1)
• MUS 412 Applied Music Woodwinds (1)
• MUS 415 University Choir (1)
• MUS 416 University Choir (1)
• MUS 420 Marching Band (1)
• MUS 421 Applied Music Piano (1)
• MUS 422 Applied Music Piano (1)
• MUS 431 Applied Music Percussion (1)
• MUS 432 Applied Music Percussion (1)
• MUS 441 Applied Music Brass (1)
• MUS 442 Applied Music Brass (1)
• MUS 451 Applied Music Strings (1)
• MUS 452 Applied Music Strings (1)
• MUS 461 Applied Music Double Reeds (1)
• MUS 462 Applied Music Double Reeds (1)
• MUS 471 Applied Music Organ (1)
• MUS 472 Applied Music Organ (1)
• MUS 481 University Band (1)
• MUS 482 University Band (1)
• MUS 491 Jazz Ensemble I (1)
• MUS 492 Jazz Ensemble I (1)

• PHI 240 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
• PHI 241 Ancient Philosophy (3)
• PHI 242 Modern Philosophy (3)
• PHI 255 Logic and Thinking (3)
• PHI 285 African American Philosophy (3)
• PHI 304 African Religions and Philosophies (3)
• PHI 343 Contemporary Philosophy (3)
• PHI 355 Philosophy of Religion (3)
• PHI 363 Contemporary Political and Social Philosophy (3)
• PHI 370 Body, Mind, and Person (3)
• PHI 481 Independent Study (3)
• PHI 498 Research Methods (3)
• PHI 499 Senior Project (3)

• REL 224 Christian Education (3)
• REL 225 Introduction to Religion (3)
• REL 234 World Religions (3)
• REL 235 Bible (3)
• REL 238 Survey of Old Testament (3)
• REL 239 Survey of New Testament (3)
• REL 240 Homiletics/Proclamation (3)
• REL 242 Forms of Worship (3)
• REL 244 Faith and Vocation (3)
• REL 250 Denominational Matters (3)
• REL 252 Church and Community Empowerment (3)
• REL 265 Christianity and the Family (3)
• REL 295 African American Religion (3)
• REL 300 History of Christianity (3)
• REL 304 African Religions and Philosophies (3)
• REL 305 Reformation (3)
• REL 306 Religion in America (3)
• REL 325 Introduction to Theology (3)
• REL 337 Christian Ethics (3)
• REL 350 Contemporary Religious Thought (3)
• REL 355 Philosophy and Religion (3)
• REL 362 Sociology of Religion (3)
• REL 390 Pastoral Care (3)
• REL 392 Church Administration (3)