UNIVERSITY CORE (55 HOURS)

University Core - English (12 hours)

• ENG 099 - Writing Proficiency Exam
• ENG 101 - English Composition

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• ENG 102 - English Composition

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• ENG 103 - Accelerated Composition

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• And two of the following Literature classes

• ENG 211 - World Masterpieces
• ENG 212 - Survey of British Literature
• ENG 213 - Survey of American Literature

University Core - History (6 hours)

• HIS 103 - World Civilization I
• HIS 104 - World Civilization II

• OR

• HIS 211 - History of the United States
• HIS 212 - History of the United States

University Core - Bible (6 hours)

• BIB 110 - Introduction to the Old Testament OR
• BIB 111 - An Intensive Analysis of the Old Testament

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• AND

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• BIB 120 - Introduction to the New Testament OR
• BIB 121 - An Intensive Analysis of the New Testament

University Core - Social Sciences (6 hours)

Choose two courses representing two different subject areas.

• ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics
• GBU 151 - Business Skills for Life
• MLG 205 - Cross-Cultural Understanding
• PLS 201 - American National Government
• PSY 201 - Introduction to Psychology (General Psychology)
• SOC 205 - Sociology: An Introduction in Global Context
• Any PHI course

University Core - Science (7 hours)

Seven hours of science hours are required, including one 4-hour lab course.  Students are encouraged to choose one of the course combinations:

• BIO 111 - Biology I AND
• BIO 112 - Biology II

• OR

• CHE 141 - General Chemistry I AND
• CHE 142 - General Chemistry II

• OR

• PHY 151 - General Physics I AND
• PHY 152 - General Physics II

• OR

• PHY 251 - Fundamentals of Physics I AND
• PHY 252 - Fundamentals of Physics II

University Core - Fine Arts (3 hours)

• ART 125 - Art Appreciation OR
• MUS 125 - Music Appreciation OR
• THE 125 - Introduction to Theatre

University Core for BA and English Majors - Modern Languages (6-12 hours)

Twelve hours are usually required.  Students must complete the intermediate or sophomore-level courses in their chosen language.  Students with one high school unit may enter course 102 of the same language and thereby waive 3 hours of this requirement; those with two high school units may enter course 201, waiving 6 hours.

University Core - Physical Education (3 hours)

Three hours are required.  Recommended courses are listed below:

• KIN 123 - Fitness For Life AND
• KIN 124 - Nutrition for Well-Being

University Core - Chapel

Students at Mississippi College are required to complete chapel requirements based on the student classification at the time of enrollment as detailed below:

Students classified as ADP (Accelerated Degree Program) and students enrolled in online degree programs are exempt from chapel requirements.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Mathematics Courses (38 Hours)

• MAT 121 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
• MAT 122 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
• MAT 213 - Applied Linear Algebra
• MAT 221 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III
• MAT 222 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry IV
• MAT 301 - Foundations of Mathematics
• MAT 401 - Mathematics Seminar
• Plus eighteen (18) additional hours of Math courses numbered above MAT 222  

Computer Science Courses (7 Hours)

For students not seeking secondary licensure:

• CSC 115 - Foundations of Computer Science
• CSC 116 - Intro. to Programming and Problem Solving

Communication Course (3 Hours)

 Choose one course from the following:

• COM 202 - Interpersonal Communication OR
• COM 203 - Professional Communication Skills OR
• COM 304 - Public Speaking

MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18 hours)

Students not seeking secondary education licensure must choose a minor or a second major and are encouraged to consider one in a related field. Students seeking secondary education licensure should follow the appropriate status sheet (available from the Department of Education).

GENERAL ELECTIVES

Sufficient elective hours must be taken to meet the minimum hour requirement for graduation in this program.  Electives should be chosen in consultation with advisor.

TOTAL: 130 SEM. HOURS