2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

any student whose home language is not English, whether or not
the student has graduated from an English-speaking, postsecondary
institution, must submit a score of at least 100 on the iBT, 7 on the
IELTS, 68 on the PTE Academic or 600 on the Florida Tech TOEFL,
as well as a score of at least 45 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE)
to be considered for a teaching assistantship. An iBT score of at least
79, an IELTS score of at least 6.5, a PTE Academic score of at least
58 or a Florida Tech TOEFL score of at least 550 must be submitted
for a research assistantship.
UNDergraDUaTe Degree PrograMs
Humanities, B.A. __________________________
Major Code: 7185 Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts
Age Restriction: N Admission status: undergraduate
Delivery Mode/s: classroom only Location/s: main campus
The Bachelor of Arts degree program in humanities is an interdisciplinary
program of liberal studies with an emphasis on literature, history,
philosophy and the fine arts. As a study of the thoughts, actions
and values of human beings, along with a comprehensive background
in science, mathematics and computers, the humanities major has
broad applicability. As a result of the ample allotment of electives,
students may adapt the program to individual needs and interests.
The major prepares graduates for a wide variety of careers, including
teaching, law, government service, the military and editing. Students
wishing to pursue graduate study will be prepared to enter programs
in their respective areas of concentration, such as history, literature,
philosophy or law.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities require a total of
121 credit hours for graduation as follows.
ASC 1000 University Experience ............................................................ 1
COM 1101 Composition and Rhetoric ...................................................... 3
COM 1102 Writing about Literature ........................................................ 3
COM 2224 Business and Professional Writing or COM 2370 Speech ..... 3
HUM 2051 Civilization 1 .......................................................................... 3
HUM 2052 Civilization 2 .......................................................................... 3
Foreign Language (12 credit hours from four courses in the same
language)
Concentration (12 credit hours)
2000-level (and higher) courses from one of the following areas: literature,
history or philosophy. The senior capstone project consists
of original research resulting in a substantial written work about a
significant issue in the humanities.
Humanities (27 credit hours)
Including at least three credit hours in each of the following areas:
art, music, history, literature and philosophy.
Mathematics (6 credit hours)
Physical or Life Sciences (6 credit hours)
Computer Science (3 credit hours)
Liberal Arts Electives (24 credit hours)
Social Science Elective (3 credit hours)
Free Electives (12 credit hours)
Freshman Year
FALL CREDITS
ASC 1000 University Experience ............................................................ 1
COM 1101 Composition and Rhetoric ...................................................... 3
CSE 1301 Introduction to Computer Applications ................................. 3
LNG xxxx Foreign Language ................................................................... 3
MTH 1701 College Algebra ...................................................................... 3
Restricted Elective (Science) ................................................. 3
16
SPRING
COM 1102 Writing about Literature ........................................................ 3
LNG xxxx Foreign Language ................................................................... 3
MTH 1702 Applied Calculus .................................................................... 3
Free Elective ........................................................................... 3
Restricted Elective (Science) ................................................. 3
15
Sophomore Year
FALL CREDITS
COM 2224 Business and Professional Writing ......................................... 3
HUM 2051 Civilization 1 .......................................................................... 3
LNG xxxx Foreign Language ................................................................... 3
Humanities Elective ............................................................... 3
Liberal Arts Elective............................................................... 3
15
SPRING
HUM 2052 Civilization 2 .......................................................................... 3
LNG xxxx Foreign Language ................................................................... 3
Humanities Elective ............................................................... 3
Liberal Arts Elective............................................................... 3
Social Science Elective ........................................................... 3
15
Junior Year
FALL CREDITS
Concentration ......................................................................... 3
Free Elective ........................................................................... 3
Humanities Electives ............................................................. 6
Liberal Arts Elective............................................................... 3
15
SPRING
Concentration ......................................................................... 3
Free Elective ........................................................................... 3
Humanities Elective ............................................................... 3
Liberal Arts Electives ............................................................. 6
15
Senior Year
FALL CREDITS
Concentration ......................................................................... 3
Free Elective ........................................................................... 3
Humanities Electives ............................................................. 6
Liberal Arts Elective............................................................... 3
15
SPRING
HUM 4100 Senior Capstone Project (Q) .................................................. 3
Humanities Electives ............................................................. 6
Liberal Arts Electives ............................................................. 6
15
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED........................................ 121
Humanities – Prelaw, B.A. ____________________
Major Code: 7186 Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts
Age Restriction: N Admission status: undergraduate
Delivery Mode/s: classroom only Location/s: main campus
The Bachelor of Arts in Humanities – Prelaw offers the courses needed
to meet the entrance requirements of law schools. Undergraduates
selecting this degree program are able to gain a thorough grounding
in a variety of academic disciplines applicable to graduate study in
law. Students work with the prelaw advisor to select a course of study
customized for their own needs and interests. A student contemplating
admission to a law school should consult the prelaw advisor early
in the program.
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