Course Descriptions
Course Descriptions
ARSC 3000. Topics in Arts and Sciences. (3) Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of the sponsoring departments. Topics chosen from the general area of the arts and sciences in order to demonstrate relationships and interdisciplinary influences. May be repeated for credit as topics vary with consent of the student's major department. Can be used toward general degree requirements as indicated each time the course is offered. (On demand)
ARSC 3400. Non-Residential Studies. (1-15) Experience outside the University which provides an alternative learning opportunity to broaden understanding of the major and provide an introduction to various careers. All arrangements for non-residential study must be approved in advance and include a written proposal of goals, methods, duration, hours credit, and evaluation procedures. The University Career Center is available to assist students to locate appropriate work experiences. Student projects will be approved, supervised, and evaluated within the student's major department. Grading by a faculty adviser may be on a Pass/NoCredit basis, ordinarily to be taken in the Junior or Senior year. No more than 15 hours of Non-Residential Studies may be presented toward a degree. (Cannot be used toward general degree requirements.) Contact major department or University Career Center for information. (On demand)
ARSC 3500. Cooperative Education Experience. (0) Prerequisites: departmental GPA and credit hours required and approval by the Co-op Coordinator. Enrollment in this course is required for Arts and Sciences students involved in professional work experiences offered through either the parallel (part-time work) or the alternating (full-time work) option of the cooperative education program. Students on co-op assignments pay a special fee and receive full-time student status. Assignments must be arranged and approved in advance. For information, contact the University Career Center. (Fall, Spring, Summer)