Intercultural Studies, B.S. (120 hrs)

Location(s): Hattiesburg Campus

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University and General Education Curriculum (38-40 hrs)

All undergraduate degrees require completion of the University and General Education Curriculum (UEC/GEC). Depending upon the degree program chosen, some GEC categories have specific course requirements. Refer to the comments in each category and always consult your degree plan and advisor when selecting courses.

UEC 01 Biblical Studies (6 hrs)

REL 1010 - Introduction to the Old Testament 3 hrs
REL 1020 - Introduction to the New Testament 3 hrs

GEC 01 Written Communication (6 hrs)

ENG 1010 - Composition 3 hrs
ENG 1020 - Research and Composition 3 hrs

GEC 02 Humanities and Fine Arts (12 hrs)

2.1 Literature (3 hrs)

Select 1 course. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Fine Arts, or any teacher education degree (except Music Education) must complete a minimum of 6 hrs of literature. ENG 1010 and ENG 1020 must be completed prior to enrolling in ENG 2110 or ENG 2120.

ENG 2110 - World Literature I 3 hrs
ENG 2120 - World Literature II 3 hrs

2.2 History (6 hrs)

Select 1 option. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts must take HIS 1010 and HIS 1020.

HIS 1010 - World History to 1500 3 hrs
HIS 1020 - World History Since 1500 3 hrs
Or
HIS 2010 - United States to 1865 3 hrs
HIS 2020 - United States since 1865 3 hrs

2.3 Fine Arts (3 hrs)

Select 1 course. Students majoring in one of the fine arts must select a course from one of the other two areas of study.

GEC 03 Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hrs)

Select 1 course. Students seeking a degree in teacher education must complete PSY 2010.

ECO 2010 - Principles of Economics I: Macroeconomics 3 hrs
ECO 2020 - Principles of Economics II: Microeconomics 3 hrs
PHI 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 hrs
PHI 2500 - Logic 3 hrs
PSC 2010 - American Federal Government 3 hrs
PSC 2020 - State and Local Government 3 hrs
PSY 2010 - General Psychology 3 hrs
REL 2730 - Biblical Hermeneutics 3 hrs
SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology 3 hrs
SOC 1110 - Introduction to Anthropology 3 hrs

GEC 04 Natural and Physical Sciences (3-4 hrs)

Select 1 course. Students seeking a Bachelor of Science or any teacher education degree must complete at least one lab-science course (4 hrs).

BIO 1010 - General Biology 4 hrs
BIO 1110 - Principles of Biological Science 4 hrs
BIO 1140 - Zoology 4 hrs
BIO 1500 - Foundations of Biology 4 hrs
BIO 2180 - Vertebrate Biology 4 hrs
BIO 2200 - Conservation Biology 4 hrs
BIO 2340 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 hrs
BIO 2440 - Human Anatomy I 4 hrs
BIO 2500 - Botany 4 hrs
BIO 2600 - General Microbiology 4 hrs
CHE 1010 - Introduction to Chemistry 4 hrs
CHE 1110 - General Chemistry I 4 hrs
PHS 1510 - Physical Science 3 hrs
PHS 2010 - Earth & Space Science 3 hrs

GEC 05 Mathematics (3 hrs)

Select 1 course.

UEC 02 Oral Communication (3 hrs)

Select 1 course.

COM 1010 - Public Speaking 3 hrs
COM 2020 - Interpersonal Communication 3 hrs
COM 2300 - Oral Interpretation of Literature 3 hrs

UEC 03 Health and Physical Fitness (1-3 hrs)

Select from the following options. Some degree plans require HEA 3000 while others require 1-2 hrs of physical fitness courses; consult your degree plan and/or advisor for details.

HEA 3000 - Health and Exercise for a New Lifestyle 3 hrs
- PED Physical Fitness 1-2 hrs
- PEG
  Varsity Athletics
  1-2 hrs
MPE 3620 - Spirit of Carey 1-2 hrs

UEC 04 Writing Intensive Requirement (See Degree Plan)

Refer to University and General Education Curriculum for details about the writing intensive (WI) requirement.

UEC 05 Senior Capstone Requirement (See Degree Plan)

Refer to University and General Education Curriculum for details about the senior capstone (SC) requirement.

Program Curriculum

DEG 01 Major Area of Study (30 hrs)

*Course satisfies GEC 07 and a program requirement but is counted only once toward total hours to degree; record the grade in GEC 07 and in this section on the degree planner.

REL 2050 - Applied Anthropology for Missions 3 hrs
REL 2730 - Biblical Hermeneutics 3 hrs *
REL 2840 - Intercultural Field Experience 3 hrs
REL 3100 - Principles and Practices of Missions 3 hrs
REL 3240 - Systematic Theology I 3 hrs
REL 4050 - World Religions 3 hrs
REL 4240 - Systematic Theology II 3 hrs
REL 4610 - Race, Culture, and the Church 3 hrs (WI)
REL 4970 - Intercultural Studies Internship 9 hrs (SC)

DEG 02 Additional BS Degree Requirements (12 hrs)

In addition to completing the UEC/GEC, students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree must complete a minimum of 12 additional hours of science, mathematics, and/or technology. Courses used to satisfy this requirement may not be used to satisfy other degree requirements but may be used to satisfy requirements for a minor. Students are encouraged to select from and may take any combination of the courses listed below, although other courses may be acceptable. As courses are completed, mark them on the degree planner in this section. *Course has a prerequisite.

(GEC 04) BIO / CHE 4 hrs
(GEC 04) BIO / CHE 4 hrs
(GEC 04) BIO / CHE 4 hrs
PHS 1510 - Physical Science 3 hrs
PHS 2010 - Earth & Space Science 3 hrs
PHY 1010 - General Physics I 4 hrs
PHY 1020 - General Physics II 4 hrs
PHY 2110 - Engineering Physics I 4 hrs
PHY 2120 - Engineering Physics II 4 hrs
MAT 1320 - Trigonometry 3 hrs *
MAT 1500 - Precalculus 3 hrs *
MAT 3 hrs
BUS 1020 - Fundamental Computer Concepts and Applications 3 hrs
BUS 2020 - Programming I 3 hrs *
BUS 3020 - Web Page Design 3 hrs
BUS 3030 - Programming II 3 hrs *
BUS 3100 - Microcomputer Applications 3 hrs *
BUS 3120 - Data Communication and Networks 3 hrs *
BUS 4000 - System Analysis and Design 3 hrs *
BUS 4020 - Database Management Systems 3 hrs
BUS 4860 - Management Information System Policy and Analysis 3 hrs
EDU 3250 - Technology in Education 3 hrs

DEG 03 Minor or Second Major Required (12-24 hrs)

This degree requires a minor area of study or a second major. Consult your faculty advisor to ensure that your choice of minor or second major is compatible with your educational and career goals. This section reflects the range of hours required for a minor; choosing a second major requires additional hours. Upon declaring a minor or second major, print the corresponding planner from this catalog, complete the planner as you complete the required courses, and submit the planner with your degree application at the conclusion of your studies.

DEG 04 General Electives (14-27 hrs)

Depending upon course selections made above, including the choice of minor or second major, this degree may require 14-27 hrs of elective credit for a total of 120 hours. If a second minor is declared, print the corresponding planner from this catalog, complete the planner as you complete the required courses, and submit the planner with your degree application at the conclusion of your studies. Any remaining elective courses should be recorded in the General Electives section at the end of the degree planner.

Hours To Degree

This degree requires a minimum of 120 hrs of course credit. No more than 50% of the required 120 hrs (60 hrs) applied to this degree may be earned at a community/junior college. At least 40 hrs of earned coursework must be numbered 300 or above. The last 25% of the required 120 hrs (30 hrs) must be earned at William Carey University. Verify that you have completed the credit hrs required for this degree by recording completed hrs below.

Total Hrs: Total Community College Hrs: Total 300/400-Level Hrs: Total WCU Hrs: