Student Handbook - University of Nevada, Reno

University of Nevada, RenO
COLLEGE OF
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities – Social Sciences – Fine Arts
University of Nevada, Reno
Student Handbook 2012
www.unr.edu/cla
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Welcome letter ............................................................................................................................................. 2
Advisor Contact List ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Academic Calendar ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Key Contact information ............................................................................................................................... 8
Core Curriculum Overview ............................................................................................................................ 9
English placement ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Math placement .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Foreign Language placement ...................................................................................................................... 17
Advanced Placement (AP) chart ................................................................................................................. 18
International Baccalaureate (IB) chart ........................................................................................................ 20
College Breadth requirement ..................................................................................................................... 21
College of Liberal Arts general information/policies .................................................................................. 22
Anthropology .............................................................................................................................................. 25
Art ............................................................................................................................................................... 27
Communication Studies .............................................................................................................................. 33
Criminal Justice ........................................................................................................................................... 34
English ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
Foreign Languages & Literatures (French and Spanish majors).................................................................. 47
History ......................................................................................................................................................... 50
Music ........................................................................................................................................................... 55
Philosophy ................................................................................................................................................... 69
Political Science
International Affairs .................................................................................................................... 74
Political Science major ................................................................................................................ 75
Psychology .................................................................................................................................................. 78
Sociology ..................................................................................................................................................... 82
Theatre ........................................................................................................................................................ 84
Women’s Studies ........................................................................................................................................ 85
Interdisciplinary and Special Programs ...................................................................................................... 88
University Terminology ............................................................................................................................... 95
Recommended websites ............................................................................................................................. 97
Campus Map ............................................................................................................................................... 98

Dear Student,
As Director of Advising for the College of Liberal Arts, I would like to welcome you to the University
of Nevada, Reno.
Academic advising is an important part of your undergraduate career. Your advisor helps you plan
your academic program so that you can achieve your educational goals. You have several advisors
to assist you:
• Your college advisors in the dean’s office (Danielle Young and I) can assist with general
advising questions, such as Core Curriculum requirements, academic progress, and
graduation.
• Your faculty advisor in your major department will help you with your major and career or
graduate school goals.
If you are an incoming freshman, advising is mandatory. This means that, before you can register
for classes or change your schedule for your first or second semester, you must first meet with an
advisor. Your advisor will then remove your registration hold. You can find your faculty advisor in
this handbook and online at http://www.unr.edu/cla/Advising.html. We recommend that you meet
with your advisor at least 2-3 weeks prior to your registration date and time.
Tips for meeting with your advisor:
• Note your appointment time on your calendar and be on time. If you cannot make your
appointment, call the office to cancel or reschedule.
• Review your AAR (Academic Advising Report), available through MyNEVADA and/or the
four-year plan in this handbook for your particular major.
• Prepare a list of questions to discuss with your advisor.
• Arrive with an idea of which classes you would like to take for the upcoming semester and
be ready to discuss your academic progress.
Please contact our office with any questions or concerns. We look forward to assisting you along
your academic journey.
Kristi Van Gorder
Director of Advising, Recruitment and Retention
College of Liberal Arts
Ansari Business Building, room 631
(775) 784-6155
kkv@unr.edu
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UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO
UNR COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
ADVISOR CONTACT LIST
FALL 2012
Department/Information Phone Number E-mail
Anthropology Campus Location: AB 512 (775) 784-6704 anthro@unr.edu
Department Chair:
G. Richard Scott
Undergraduate Advisor: Erin Stiles (775) 682-7686 stiles@unr.edu
Art Campus Location: CFA 209 (775) 784-6682 art@unr.edu
Department Chair:
Peter Goin
Undergraduate Advisors: Joseph Delappe (BFA) (775) 784-6624 delappe@unr.edu
Howard Rosenberg (BA) (775) 784-6836 howardr@unr.edu
Eunkang Koh (BA) (775) 784-4066 ekoh@unr.edu
Virginia (Gini) Vogel (BA) (775) 784-3559 virginiav@unr.edu
Basque Studies Campus Location: MIKC 307 (775) 784-4854 basque@unr.edu
Co-Directors:
Joseba Zulaika
Undergraduate Advisor:
**Please contact the department office.**
Communication Studies Campus Location: AB 624 (775) 784-6839 commstudies@unr.edu
Director:
Gwen Hullman
Undergraduate Advisor: Sam Crostic (775) 784-3591 samuelc@unr.edu
Criminal Justice Campus Location: AB 601 (775) 784-6164
Department Chair:
Susan Lentz
Undergraduate Advisors: Debi Dearman (775) 784-6164 debi@unr.edu
Susan Lentz (Pre-Law) (775) 784-4701 lentz@unr.edu
Robert Chaires (Pre-Law) (775) 784-4515 rchaires@unr.edu
English Campus Location: FH 119 (775) 784-6689
Department Chair:
Eric Rasmussen
Undergraduate Advisors: Joe Calabrese (775) 682-6363 calabj@unr.edu
Margaret Urie (775) 682-6396 margaretu@unr.edu
Lorena Stookey (775) 682-6371 lstookey@unr.edu
Mary Webb (775) 682-6393 marywebb@unr.edu
Foreign Languages and Literatures Campus Location: EJCH 241 (775) 784-6055 fll@lists.unr.edu
Department Chair:
Darrell Lockhart
Undergraduate Advisors: Darren Griswold (Spanish) (775) 682-8878 darrgris@unr.edu
Anna Kalminskaia (Spanish) (775) 682-8887 akalmin@unr.edu
Kathy Leonard (Spanish) (775) 682-8908 leonard@unr.edu
Michelle Wilson (Spanish) (775) 682-8902 mmwilson@unr.edu
Pedro Gomez (Spanish Translation) (775) 682-8882 pedrog@unr.edu
Yoshie Kadowaki (Japanese) (775) 682-8886 yoshie@unr.edu
Other languages: Contact the department office for assistance.
Gender, Race and Identity Campus Location: MSS 124 (775) 784-1560
(Includes Women’s Studies; Holocaust, Genocide & Peace Studies; Ethnic Studies; and Religious Studies)
Director and Undergraduate Advisor: Jen Hill (775) 682-6484 jmhill@unr.edu
History Campus Location: MSS 243 (775) 784-6855
Department Chair:
Linda Curcio
Undergraduate Advisor: Dennis Dworkin (775) 784-6497 dworkin@unr.edu
International Affairs Campus Location: MSS 236 (775) 784-4601
Undergraduate Advisor: RJ Boyajian (775) 784-4601 rboyajian@unr.edu
Medieval & Renaissance Studies Campus Location: MSS 212
Undergraduate Advisor: Ned Schoolman (775) 784-6677 eschoolman@unr.edu
Military Science Campus Location: EJCH 200 (775) 784-6751
Department Chair:
MAJ Michael Minaudo
Undergraduate Advisor: Sean Rose (775) 784-6751 seanrose@unr.edu
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UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO
UNR COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
ADVISOR CONTACT LIST
FALL 2012
Music Campus Location: CFA 132 (775) 784-6145
Dept. Chair
Louis Niebur
Undergraduate Advisors:
Andrea Lenz (Oboe and Bassoon) (775) 682-9035; alenz@unr.edu Ed Corey (Guitar) (775) 682-9088; coreyh@unr.edu
Peter Epstein (Jazz/Improvisational Music) (775) 784-1501; pepstein@unr.edu Katharine DeBoer (Vocal Studies) (775) 784-6862;
kdeboer@unr.edu
Kate Pollard (Music Education) (775) 682-9019;
David Ehrke (Clarinet/Saxophone) (775) 682-9029;
catherinep@unr.edu
dehrke@sbcglobal.net
Andy Heglund (Percussion) (775) 682-9025; aheglund@unr.edu Dmitri Atapine (Cello) (775) 682-9034;
datapine@unr.edu
Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio (Viola/Violin) (775) 682-9024;
Julianne Lindberg (Music History) (775) 682-9018;
ssantambrogio@unr.edu
jlindberg@unr.edu
Jean-Paul Perrotte (Theory/Electronic (775) 682-9019; jperrotte@unr.edu James Winn (Classical Keyboard and (775) 784-4051;
Composition)
Composition)
jamesw@unr.edu
David Ake (Jazz Piano) (775) 682-8803; dake@unr.edu Louis Niebur (Musicology) (775) 784-4061; lniebur@unr.edu
Larry Engstrom (Trumpet) (775) 682-9039; engstrom@unr.edu Paul Torkelson (Choral Activities) (775) 682-9023;
ptorkelson@unr.edu
A.G. “Mack” McGrannahan (Low Brass) (775) 682-9036; drmack@unr.edu Will Plenk (Athletic Bands) (775) 784-6807; wplenk@unr.edu
Philosophy Campus Location: EJCH 108 (775) 784-6846 philosophy@unr.edu
Department Chair:
Christopher Williams
Undergraduate Advisors:
All Faculty **Please contact the department office if you need assistance with being assigned an advisor.
Political Science Campus Location: MSS 236 (775) 784-4601
Department Chair:
Eric Herzik
Undergraduate Advisor: Eric Herzik (775) 682-7760 herzik@unr.edu
RJ Boyajian (775) 682-7760 rboyjian@unr.edu
Psychology Campus Location: MSS 438 (775) 784-6828
Department Chair:
Victoria Follette
Undergraduate Advisors: Genevieve DeBernardis (775) 784-6828 psyvice@unr.edu
Sociology Campus Location: MSS 300 (775) 784-6647 sociology@unr.edu
Department Chair:
Johnson Makoba
Undergraduate Advisors: Marta Elliott (Lead Advisor) (775) 784-4884 melliott@unr.edu
Berch Berberoglu (775) 784-6647 berchb@unr.edu
Johnson Makoba (775) 784-4628 makoba@unr.edu
Clayton Peoples (775) 784-4765 peoplesc@unr.edu
Markus Kemmelmeier (775) 784-1287 markusk@unr.edu
Mary Stewart (775) 682-6481 mstewart@unr.edu
Theatre and Dance Campus Location: CFA 155 (775) 784-6839 theatre@unr.edu; dance@unr.edu
Department Chair:
Rob Gander
Theatre Undergraduate Advisor: Rob Gander (775) 682-6354 rgander@unr.edu
Dance Undergraduate Advisor: Cari Cunningham (775) 682-9021 caric@unr.edu
Women’s Studies Campus Location: MSS 124 (775) 784-1560
Director and Undergraduate Advisor: Jen Hill (775) 682-6484 jmhill@unr.edu
General Liberal Arts Information: Campus Location: AB 631
Kristi Van Gorder (775) 784-6155 clahelp@unr.edu
Danielle Young (775) 682-8974 clahelp@unr.edu
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Academic Calendar
Fall 2012
June
1 Friday * Application Deadline for First Year Applicants
15 Friday * Accept Admission Deadline for First Year Applicants
July
15 Sunday * Application Deadline for Transfer/Second Bachelor's Applicants
August
TBA
TBA
* Residence Halls Open
* Opening Ceremony.
20 Monday * Fall Semester faculty reporting date.
24 Friday * Fall Semester fees due; final day to pay all fees without incurring late payment fees
* Final day to change residency status or to appeal a residency status decision for Fall semester
25 Saturday * Late fees assessed.
27 Monday * FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
31 Friday * Final day to add classes without permission from instructor
September
3 Monday * Labor Day (no classes; campus closed)
6 Thursday * Final day to add classes with permission from instructor
* Final day for late registration and paying registration and late fees.
* Final day to receive 100% refund if dropping individual classes or completely withdrawing from the university.
* No refunds after this date unless completely withdrawing from the university
* Final day to change from a letter grade to S/U or S/U to a letter grade or audit to credit
* Final day for approval of residency appeals
October
5 Friday * Final day to request a 50% refund if completely withdrawing from the university.
25 Thursday * Final day to drop classes.
* Final day to change from credit to audit
26 Friday * Nevada Day (no classes; campus closed).
November
1 Thursday * Final day to file application for residency for Spring semester
12 Monday * Veteran's Day observed (no classes; campus closed)
22 Thursday * Thanksgiving Day (no classes; campus closed)
23 Friday * Family Day (no classes; campus closed)
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December
8 Saturday * COMMENCEMENT
12 Wednesday* Prep Day (no classes - campus open)
13 Thursday * Final class meeting week begins
19 Wednesday* INSTRUCTION ENDS
24 Monday * Final grades posted in MyNevada - 5 p.m.
* Fall semester ends - last day faculty on campus for fall semester
25 Tuesday * Christmas Holiday (campus closed)
FALL SEMESTER 2012 Number of Class Days (Monday, Aug. 27, through Wednesday, Dec. 19): 15 Mondays, 17 Tuesdays, 17 Wednesdays, 15
Thursdays, 14 Fridays = 78 days.
Spring 2013
January
1 Tuesday * New Year's Day (campus closed)
5 Saturday * Application Deadline for First Year, Transfer, and Second Bachelor's Applicants
10 Thursday * Accept Admissions Deadline for First Year, Transfer, and Second Bachelor's Applicants
TBA
TBA
* New Student Orientation
* Residence Hall Open
18 Friday * Spring Semester fees due; final day to pay without incurring late payment fees
19 Saturday * Late fees assessed
21 Monday * Martin Luther King Day (campus closed)
22 Tuesday * FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
* Final day for approval of residency appeals
28 Monday * Final day to add classes without instructor approval
31 Thursday * Final day to receive 100% refund if dropping individual classes or completely withdrawing from the university.
* No refunds after this date unless completely withdrawing from the university
* Final day to change a course from letter grade to S/U or S/U to letter grade or audit to credit.
* Deadline for May bachelor's degree graduation applications.
* Final day for approval of residency appeals
February
1 Friday * Final day to apply for Fall 2013 and be considered for scholarships
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4 Monday * Final day to add classes with instructor approval
18 Monday * President's Day (no classes; campus closed)
March
1 Friday * Final day to request a 50% refund if completely withdrawing from the university
22 Friday * Last day to drop classes
16-24 * Spring Break (no classes; campus open).
April
May
8 Wednesday* Prep Day (no classes; campus open)
9 Thursday * Final class meeting week begins.
15 Wednesday* INSTRUCTION ENDS
* "Honor the Best" celebration.
18 Saturday * UNDERGRADUATE COMMENCEMENT
20 Monday * Final grades posted in MyNevada - 5 p.m.
27 Monday * Memorial Day (campus closed; no classes)
SPRING SEMESTER 2013 Number of Class Days (Tuesday, Jan. 22, through Wednesday, May 15): 14 Mondays, 16 Tuesdays, 16 Wednesdays, 15
Thursdays, 15 Fridays = 76 days.
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Where to write: (Department Name) University of Nevada, Reno Reno, NV 89557
Directory Assistance: (775) 784-1110
Where to call: (area code 775)
Academic Advising Center (784-4684)
Admissions and Records (784-4700)
A&R FAX number (784-4283)
Affirmative Action Office (784-1547)
Agriculture Student Center (784-1634)
Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) Office (784-6589)
Bookstore (784-6597)
Business Student Advisement Center (784-4912)
Campus Tours (Prospective Students) (784-4700)
Cashier (784-6915)
Center for Student Cultural Diversity (784-4936)
Computer Help Desk (682-5000)
Correspondence Courses (784-4652)
Counseling Services (784-4648)
Disability Resource Center (784-6000)
Education Student Advisement Center (784-4298)
Escort Service (784-6341 - days & 742-6808 - eevenings)
Extended Studies (784-4046)
Financial Aid (784-4666) Food Services (784-1113)
General Studies Program (784-4684)
Health Center (784-6598)
Housing (784-1113)
Intercollegiate Athletics (784-6900)
International Student Advisor (784-6874)
Joe Crowley Student Union (784-6505)
Library General Information / Reference Desk (682-5657)
Orientation Information (784-4306)
Parking (784-4654)
Police Services (for emergencies - 911 [or 9-911 from a campus phone], for non-emergencies 334-COPS or 334-2677, for the office - 784-4013)
Prospective Students - campus tours and info (784-4700)
Registration Information (784-4700)
Scholarships and Awards (784-4666)
Student Conduct and Advocacy Services (784-4388)
Student Employment - undergraduate (682-6119)
Student Employment - graduate (784-1258)
Student Financial Aid and Scholarship Services (784-4666)
Student Organizations and Activities (784-6589)
Summer Session (784-4046)
Testing Services (784-1532)
Transfer Center (784-4700)
Tutoring Center (784-6801)
University Communications & Public Relations (784-4941)
University Studies Abroad Consortium (784-6569)
Upward Bound (784-4978) Veteran Services (784-4700)
Schools and Colleges (dean's offices)
Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources (784-1660)
Business (784-4912)
Cooperative Extension (784-7070) Division of Health Sciences (784-6977)
Education (784-4345)
Engineering (784-6937)
Extended Studies (784-4046)
Graduate School (784-6869)
Journalism (784-6531)
Liberal Arts (784-6155)
Medicine (784-6001)
Science (784-4591)
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Core Curriculum Requirements
The University Core Curriculum consists of a minimum of 33 credits,
selected from the following eight areas of study:
1. English
2. Mathematics
3. Natural sciences
4. Social sciences
5. Fine arts
6. Core Humanities
7. Capstone courses
8. Diversity
Students are responsible for keeping track of their progress through the
Core Curriculum. It is strongly recommended that students complete
lower division Core Curriculum requirements by the beginning of their
junior year. Requests for substitutions, waivers and exceptions must be
made before the senior year. It is also strongly recommended that
students meet with their academic advisor each semester before
registering for classes. Classes completed at the university or at any
NSHE institution to satisfy Core Curriculum requirements must be taken
for a letter grade.
Students who change their major must choose the catalog of the year of
the latest change of major or the year of graduation. The university Core
Curriculum requirements, however, are established at the time of the
student's admission and enrollment in a regular degree-seeking program
at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Core English and Math Completion Policy
Competence in writing and mathematics is foundational to success at the
university. Therefore, it is the policy of the University of Nevada, Reno
that all degree-seeking students must be continuously enrolled in
appropriate pre-Core or Core mathematics and English courses until the
University Core Curriculum mathematics and English requirements are
completed. For further information, contact your college advisement
officer, the Advising Center, or the Office of Admissions and Records.
1. ENGLISH (first-year writing courses) (3-8 credits)
Each student's initial placement in first-year English courses will be
based on ACT/SAT test scores.
English Course ACT SAT
English Verbal
ENG 098 17 or below 430 or below
ENG 100I 18 to 20 440 to 500
ENG 100I & ENG 105 & ENG 106 18 to 20 440 to 500
ENG 101 21 to 29 510 to 670
ENG 102 , ENG 102 H* 30 or above 680 or above
*Honors level
Students who complete ENG 102 will satisfy the Core Curriculum
requirement. Normally, students take ENG 101 during their first
semester at the university and ENG 102 during the second semester.
Students whose college entrance examination scores place them into ENG
100I may take this course by itself as a prerequisite to ENG 101 or they
may take this course in combination with ENG 105 and ENG 106 as a
prerequisite to ENG 102. Students who need extra practice in writing
skills take ENG 098 before registering for ENG 101. NOTE: for degree
programs including 0 elective credits, taking either ENG 100I by itself or
the full ENG 100I, ENG 105 and ENG 106 combination to satisfy the ENG
101 prerequisite for ENG 102 will increase the total hours required for the
degree.
Placement scores do not always reflect appropriate English placement. If
you believe your test scores do not accurately reflect your writing skill
level, you may require an alternative placement evaluation. In Core
Writing, we recognize that your actual writing, not just your test score,
may best determine individual placement. For complete alternative
placement process instructions, please go to the Core Writing placement
web page at
http://www.unr.edu/cla/engl/cwp/student_resources/course_placem
ent.htm or come by the office in FH 131, or call (775) 784-6709.
International students must complete ENG 114 and any prerequisite.
First Semester
ENG 100I--Composition Intensive (3 credits) AND
ENG 105--Critical Reading (1 credit) AND
ENG 106--Editing for Style (1 credit) OR
ENG 101--Composition I (3 credits)
Second Semester
ENG 102--Composition II (3 credits)
2. MATHEMATICS (3-6 credits)
Students should review the Core Mathematics section in the program
description for their major before selecting a course from the list below.
Students should consult with college or program advisors before
enrolling in Core courses.
MATH 120--Fundamentals of College Mathematics (3 credits)
MATH 126R—Precalculus I (3 credits)
MATH 127R--Precalculus II* (3 credits)
MATH 131--Quantitative Reasoning (3 credits)*
MATH 176--Introductory Calculus for Business and Social Sciences (3
credits)
MATH 181--Calculus I (4 credits)
APST 270--Introduction to Statistics* (4 credits)
STAT 152--Introduction to Statistics* (3 credits)
Students satisfy the mathematics requirement by completing one of the
core mathematics courses identified here. The mathematics requirement
is centered around three principles. First, students should have a basic
education in mathematical skills and concepts; second, students should
take other courses that utilize these skills and concepts; and third,
learning how to learn is one of the most important things for students.
Math placement information is available in the current class schedule and
http://www.unr.edu/mathcenter/placement.html
* Must also achieve satisfactory score on placement examination to
receive core credit. See class schedule for more information.
NOTE: In regards to MATH 127R and above, sequencing rules in effect
for many Math courses prohibit students from earning credit for a lower
numbered Math course after receiving credit for a higher numbered Math
course. Sequencing rules are included in the course descriptions of
applicable courses.
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3. NATURAL SCIENCES (6 credits)
Students should review the Core Natural Sciences section in the program
description for their major before selecting courses from the lists below.
Students should consult with college or program advisors before
enrolling in Core courses At least one course must be taken from Group
A. The second course may be taken from either Group A or Group B. All
core natural science courses include significant mathematical content.
Students should complete the previously listed mathematics requirement
(or have a mathematics placement score qualifying them for calculus)
before they take core courses in natural sciences. Another option is to be
concurrently enrolled in MATH 127 or higher, as well as in any core
natural science course. Individual exceptions to this rule may be made at
the discretion of the instructor. All natural science courses taken for core
curriculum credit must include appropriate laboratory experiences.
Group A
ATMS 121--Climate Change and Its Environmental Impacts (4
credits)BIOL 100--Biology: Principles and Applications (3 credits)
BIOL 125--How Science Works: Case Studies (3 credits)
BIOL 191--Introduction to Organismal Biology I AND
BIOL 192--Principles of Biological Investigation (5 credits)
NOTE: BIOL 190 is a prerequisite for BIOL 191 and BIOL 192 .
CHEM 100--Molecules and Life in the Modern World (3 credits)
CHEM 121A--General Chemistry I (3 credits) AND
CHEM 121L--General Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit)
CHEM 122A--General Chemistry II (3 credits) AND
CHEM 122L--General Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
CHEM 201--General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 credits)
CHEM 202--General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II (4 credits)
GEOG 121--Climate Change and Its Environmental Impacts (4 credits)
GEOL 100--Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Natural Disasters** (3 credits)
GEOL 101--General Geology with Lab (4 credits)
PHYS 100--Introductory Physics (3 credits)
PHYS 151R--General Physics I and Lab (4 credits)
PHYS 152R--General Physics II and Lab (4 credits)
PHYS 180 & PHYS 180L--Physics for Scientists and Engineers I with lab
(4 credits)
PHYS 181 & PHYS 181L--Physics for Scientists and Engineers II with lab
(4 credits)
PHYS 182 & PHYS 182L--Physics for Scientists and Engineers III with lab
(4 credits)
Group B
ANTH 102R--Introduction to Physical Anthropology (3 credits)
AST 109--Planetary Astronomy (3 credits)
AST 110--Stellar Astronomy (3 credits)
ATMS 117--Meteorology (3 credits)
ENV 100--Humans and the Environment (3 credits)
GEOG 103--Geography of the World's Environment (3 credits)
NUTR 121--Human Nutrition (3 credits)
VM 200--Companion and Service Animal Science: Care and Management
(3 credits)
** Credit may only be awarded for either GEOL 100 or GEOL 101 .
4. SOCIAL SCIENCES (3 credits)
Students should review the Core Social Sciences section in the program
description for their major before selecting a course from the list below.
Students should consult with college or program advisors before
enrolling in Core courses
ANTH 202--Archaeology (3 credits)
RECO 100 --Society and the Economic Value of Nature (3 credits)
RECO 202 --Natural Resources, Environment, and the Economy (3
credits)
ECON 100--Introduction to Economics (3 credits)
ECON 102--Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
ECON 103--Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
GEOG 106--Introduction to Cultural Geography (3 credits)
GEOG 200--World Regional Geography (3 credits)
HON 220--Introduction to Economic Theory and Policy (3 credits)
JOUR 120--Media in Modern Life (3 credits)
PSC 101--American Politics: Process and Behavior (3 credits)
PSC 211--Comparative Government and Politics (3 credits)
PSC 231--World Politics (3 credits)
PSY 101--General Psychology (3 credits)
SOC 101--Principles of Sociology (3 credits)
WMST 101--Introduction to Women's Studies (3 credits)
5. FINE ARTS (three credits)
Students should review the Core Fine Arts section in the program
description for their major before selecting a course from the list below.
Students should consult with college or program advisors before
enrolling in Core courses
ART 100--Visual Foundations (3 credits)
ART 252R--Cinema I/The Silent Era (3 credits)
ART 253--Cinema II/The Sound Era (3 credits)
ART 260R--Survey of Art History I (3 credits)
ART 261--Survey of Art History II (3 credits)
DAN 265--History of Dance I: Ancient Civilizations- 18th century (3
credits)
DAN 266--History of Dance II: 20th Century (3 credits)
DAN 467--Dance Criticisms and Aesthetics (3 credits)
MUS 121--Music Appreciation (3 credits)
MUS 122R--Survey of Jazz (3 credits)
MUS 123R--History of American Popular Song (3 credits)
MUS 124R--History of American Musical Theater (3 credits)
MUS 341--Music History I (3 credits)
MUS 342--Music History II (3 credits)
PHIL 202--Introduction to the Philosophy of the Arts (3 credits)
SOTA 101--Introduction to the Arts (3 credits)
THTR 100--Introduction to the Theatre (3 credits)
THTR 105--Introduction to Acting (3 credits)
THTR 210--Theatre: A Cultural Context (3 credits)
Students may also fulfill the fine arts requirement by completing three,
one-credit music performance courses; any course with the MUSE prefix
may be used for this option.
6. CORE HUMANITIES (9 credits)
All three Core Humanities courses are required. Students are not
permitted to begin the Core Humanities sequence before successful
completion of ENG 102 . CH 201 must be taken first. CH 202 and CH 203
may be taken in any order. CH 203 satisfies the U.S. and Nevada
Constitution requirements.
After admission to and matriculation at the University of Nevada, Reno,
only Core Humanities courses taken here or at another NSHE
institution will satisfy the requirement.
CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures(3 credits)
CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
CH 203--American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 credits)
ANTH 101--Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
ANTH 201--Peoples and Cultures of the World (3 credits)
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7. CAPSTONE COURSES (6 credits)
Students should review the Capstone section in the program description
for their major before selecting Capstone courses. Students should
consult with college or program advisors before enrolling in Core
courses.
Students should take the last two courses in the University Core
Curriculum during their senior year. The pair of required capstone
courses build upon the core curriculum and courses in the student's
major. The courses deal with ethical and substantive issues, problems
and themes that affect the world community; they offer an analysis of
different cultures and traditions, or issues relating to science and society.
It is recommended that students complete all other Core Curriculum
requirements, including the Core Humanities sequence, prior to enrolling
in capstone courses. Students who have not successfully completed
ENG 102 and CH 201 may not enroll in Capstone courses.
At least one capstone course must be taken outside the department of the
student's major. (Students in ABET-accredited engineering programs
may take both capstone courses in the major.) Capstone courses are
identified each semester in the class schedule. Students with questions
about the appropriateness of a particular capstone course should see their
advisor.
NOTE: Students who have satisfied ALL requirements to graduate with a
dual major have satisfied the Capstone requirement for both majors if
they have satisfied the Capstone requirement for one of the majors. If the
student retreats to the pursuit of a single major, then the original
Capstone policy applies and at least one Capstone course must be
taken outside the major department.
8. DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT (3 credits)
Students should review the Diversity section in the program description
for their major before selecting a Diversity course. Students should
consult with college or program advisors before enrolling in Core
courses.
A student may meet the diversity requirement either (1) by completing a
diversity course, or (2) successfully completing (for credit) a university
sanctioned study abroad course of at least five weeks duration.
Designated diversity courses have as their primary focus a topic related
to non-western cultures or to excluded groups within western culture.
Designated diversity courses that are used to fulfill other core curriculum
or major/minor requirements automatically meet the diversity
requirement. Diversity courses are identified each semester in the class
schedule.
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Placement by Exam Score
* If you believe your test score does not accurately reflect your writing skills, you may
request alternate placement. Contact the Core Writing Program office for details:
www.unr.edu/cla/engl/cwp or (775) 784-6709.
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First-Year Writing Courses
Overview of Placement and Tracks to Fulfilling Core Requirements
Students with ACT (verbal) scores of 17 or less, or SAT (verbal/critical reading) scores of 430 or less, are placed into
English 098. After passing ENG 098, they enroll in ENG 101, and after passing that course, they enroll in ENG 102. We
strongly encourage students placed in 098 to consider taking this course in the summer through Freshman Start.
Students with ACT scores of 18-20 or SAT scores of 440-500 are placed into ENG 100-I. If these students opt to take
ENG 105 and ENG 106 at the same time as ENG 100-I, and they pass all three courses, then they may enroll directly in
ENG 102 for the following semester. If students in this group opt to take ENG 100-I by itself, then they must take and
pass ENG 101 before they will be allowed to enroll in ENG 102.
Students with ACT scores of 21-29 or SAT scores of 510-670 are placed into ENG 101. After passing ENG 101, they go on
to ENG 102.
Students with ACT scores of 30 or more, or SAT scores of 680 or more, are placed into ENG 102.
Students who believe their test score does not accurately reflect their writing skills have the option of requesting
alternate placement. Students who do not have test scores must contact the Core Writing Program office to arrange for
alternate placement.
Course Descriptions
English 098 aims to bring students’ writing abilities to a level that will allow them to succeed in English 101, English 102
and other college courses. English 098 is not a part of the core curriculum and does not count toward the baccalaureate
degree. The course gives students experience, practice, and confidence in their writing abilities. Students can expect to
work on prewriting, revising, and editing. Prerequisite to ENG 101.
English 100-I is a writing-intensive course designed to introduce college-level composition. It focuses attention on
audience, purpose, and contexts for writing. Extensive work will be devoted to planning, drafting, and revising texts in a
variety of academic essay genres. Prerequisite to ENG 101 or, when taken with ENG 105 and ENG 106 in the same
semester, prerequisite to ENG 102.
English 105 is a one-credit course in critical reading and thinking skills that are applicable across the disciplines. It
emphasizes developing the ability to analyze writing by recognizing thesis and support, identifying patterns of logic, and
considering audience, authority, and purpose. Students will summarize and analyze scholarly texts.
English 106 is a one-credit course on different strategies for editing, with focus on sentence-level concerns. The course
presents style issues as rhetorical choices, giving students practice in choosing diction and voice appropriate to different
college writing situations. Students will review usage as necessary in order to strengthen their proofreading skills.
English 101 provides background and practice in strategies of planning, drafting, revising, and editing. Students write
purposefully in a range of non-fiction genres, exploring their own perceptions and understanding of the world. Through
narration, description, explanation and persuasion, they consider what they know and how they know it. Research is
introduced as a way for students to extend their understanding of a topic. English 101 emphasizes revision and teaches
useful ways to respond to the writing of others. At the end of the course, each student usually presents a portfolio of
well-crafted papers. Prerequisite to ENG 102.
English 102 continues the practice of writing effectively through a series of activities that help students practice research
and argumentation. Students read and analyze a variety of texts, develop their critical reading and thinking abilities, and
use research to create coherent written arguments. As in English 101, students usually present a portfolio of their most
polished work at the end of the semester.
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Alternate Placement Options for First-Year Writing Classes
Note: There is a reading fee for all alternate placement options.
It is important for students to begin their college educations in writing courses that best fit their levels of experience and
current ability. If you believe your test score does not accurately reflect your writing skills, you may request an alternate
placement evaluation. We feel that your actual writing, not just your test score, should determine your final placement
in writing courses.
When considering alternate placement, keep in mind that the writing samples you provide help us place you in the class
that best fits your writing abilities. It is not a way to challenge a course, and it is not the same as credit-by-exam. It only
determines which writing course you take first in your college career.
There are two options for alternate placement:
Option 1: Compile a portfolio (folder) containing three essays that you have written in the past year, and bring or
mail that portfolio to the Core Writing Program (CWP) office. Electronic submissions will not be accepted; papers
must be hard copies. Portfolios will not be returned, so retain the originals yourself and send copies. Enclose a
cover letter that includes the following:
A. Your full name, return address, phone number, and an email address where you can be reached.
B. Your R number (student ID number)
C. A brief statement explaining which course you have been placed into on the basis of test scores,
which course you wish to be considered for, and why you believe that course would be a better fit for
your writing skills and experience.
D. A short description of what the essays show about the strengths and weaknesses of your present
writing.
E. Include one of these statements to give us permission to send your results in the way that you prefer:
EMAIL: “Please send my results via email to the address listed above. By providing this
information, I give permission for placement information to be sent to this address.” If you
choose this option, make sure the email address you provide is correct, current, and secure.
REGULAR MAIL: “Please send my results in hard copy via regular mail to the address listed
above. I have provided a self-addressed, stamped envelope for this purpose.”
If you do not choose one of these options or you do not include the self-addressed, stamped
envelope, you will need to call the CWP office to ask about your placement results. Results are
usually ready two weeks after we receive your portfolio.
Option 2: Make an appointment with the CWP office to come and write a timed placement essay. The
appointment must be made during regular business hours and the writing must be done in the office. You will
only need to bring payment for the reading fee with you. Your essay topic will be given to you when you arrive.
The CWP prefers Option 1 because the portfolio provides a better indication of your writing abilities.
After confirmation of your placement results, you must still formally register for a class that meets at a time that fits your
schedule. If you wait too long to register, you may encounter difficulties enrolling in any class.
For further information about courses or placement, please contact the CWP office or visit our website:
Core Writing Program/MS 098
Frandsen Humanities, Room 131
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557-0098
(775) 784-6709
www.unr.edu/cla/engl/cwp
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MATHEMATICS PLACEMENT
Initial placement in mathematics courses is based on the highest math component of your ACT/SAT scores. Students
have the option to take an Accuplacer Math Placement Test to attempt to place into a higher level math course than
their initial math placement.
Math Course ACT Scores SAT Scores
MATH 096#** 17 470
MATH 120* 22 or greater 500 or greater
MATH 126 22 or greater 500 or greater
MATH 127***, 176 27 or greater 610 or greater
STAT 152*** 27 or greater 610 or greater
MATH 181 28 or greater 630 or greater
Credit may not be received for MATH 126 or MATH 127 if credit has already been awarded for MATH 128 or
above. Credit may not be received for STAT 152 if credit has already been awarded for MATH 352 or STAT
352 and above.
# For students with scores below ACT 17/SAT 470, consider taking the ACCUPLACER and achieve a score of 63 or
better, or plan on taking a course at a level lower than MATH 096 at a community college
* Terminal math class; cannot be used as a pre-requisite for any other math course
** Does not fulfill core requirement.
*** In order to receive core mathematics credit for MATH 127, or STAT 152, a student must demonstrate algebra
proficiency by earning a “C-” or higher in MATH 126, a 27 or higher on the ACT, a 610 or higher on the SAT.
Placement Information
These sites administer and proctor the Accuplacer Math Placement Exam:
The UNR Mathematics Center located in the Ansari Business Building (Room 610). Please call 775-784-4433 or visit
http://www.unr.edu/mathcenter/ for current hours and up to date information on placement testing. Beginning in
Fall 2012, the Math Center will have a new location. Contact them at the number above for the new location.
The Southern Nevada Office for Prospective Students located at 8050 Paradise Rd, Ste 110, just off I-215 and
Windmill Lane.
• Instructions: Student must make an appointment to take the Accuplacer test. Please call: 702-940-5416 to
schedule a time. Testing hours are from 9am to 3pm, Monday - Friday.
• There is a $10 fee for taking an Accuplacer test. Students must bring a check or money order. Cash,
debit or credit cards cannot be accepted.
• Students need to bring their Student ID number and a photo ID. Calculators are unnecessary and are not
allowed. Accuplacer provides an on-screen calculator when needed.
• Accuplacer testing is NOT available year round. For each semester testing begins the week prior to the first
date of registration and continues until the date of late registration.
What is the cost? How do I pay for the Accuplacer test? Each take costs $10. Please bring this form, along with
payment, to the Cashier's Office before coming to the Math Center to take the test. The Math Center cannot accept
payment of any form. (If you are taking Accuplacer in Las Vegas at UNR's Southern Nevada Office please see these
payment instructions).
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How many times can I take the Accuplacer placement test? Students can take the Accuplacer placement test up
to three times. They must wait 48 hours between successive takes and each take costs $10.
When can I take Accuplacer? Accuplacer is NOT available year round. Typically, we offer testing the week prior to
early registration until the date of late registration.
For Summer/Fall semesters, testing usually goes from the last week of March until the first week of September. For
Spring semesters, testing lasts from the first week of November until the last week of January.
Please check our schedule for dates and times that the lab is open. Students need to arrive 1-2 hours before closing
to allow adequate time for testing.
How does Accuplacer work? Accuplacer is an adaptive test. Questions are chosen based on how students answered
previous questions. This technique selects the appropriate questions for the students’ ability level. Because the test
works this way, students must answer every question when it is first given. The test is not timed so students are
encouraged to take as much time as they need. They can change an answer to a particular question before moving
on to the next question, but they cannot leave a question blank or come back to it later to change an answer.
Is there more than one kind of test? Yes. Accuplacer offers multiple placement tests for different disciplines. UNR
uses two tests for math placement –Elementary Algebra (EA) and College Level Math (CLM).
Students at UNR are first given the Elementary Algebra test; if they score high enough, Accuplacer will automatically
lead them into the College Level Math test. (The CLM portion is considered part of the same "take" as the EA test;
students are not charged another test fee if they do well enough to continue onto the CLM test.)
Some math/stat courses require scores from both tests.
UNR will accept Accuplacer scores from the following Nevada institutions
CSN -College of Southern Nevada
GBC -Great Basin College
TMCC -Truckee Meadows Community College
WNC -Western Nevada College
Policies:
• UNR will only accept raw scores faxed directly from the testing center. (Fax number: 775-784-1080).
• The fax MUST be accompanied by this completed cover sheet (online at
http://www.unr.edu/mathcenter/documents/AccuplacerFaxCover.pdf).
• UNR cut-off scores will be applied to determine placement.
• The Accuplacer test must be current. (UNR "expires" tests every year).
• Students will have to abide by any and all policies/guidelines/fees set by the other institutions.
If you do not have the opportunity to take Accuplacer in Reno, Las Vegas or at any of the other local colleges in
Nevada, you can take it at a local college or university outside Nevada.
Unfortunately, CollegeBoard does not provide a list of institutions or testing sites that give Accuplacer. Additionally,
neither Admissions and Records nor the Math Center has this information. Students should call surrounding
colleges and universities to ask if they offer Accuplacer testing.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE PLACEMENT
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Phone: (775) 784-6055
e-mail: fll@unr.edu
http://www.unr.edu/cla/fll/
If your academic program has a foreign language requirement, please refer to this resource for information on how to fulfill
the requirement and placement information.
Ways to fulfill the foreign language requirement:
• Complete a fourth semester (212 or 209 level) college course in a foreign language
• Complete a fourth semester course in American Sign Language (AM 148)
• Demonstrate proficiency through placement examination or other means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures
• Show transcript evidence of successful completion of a fourth year high school language course. All four years of
language classes must be in the same language in order to fulfill the language requirement
• Participate and complete pre-approved language courses in a studies abroad program. Language courses must be
pre-approved by the college in order for the requirement to be fulfilled
Languages offered at UNR:
• American Sign Language (AM)
• Arabic (ARA)
• Basque (BASQ)
• Chinese (CHI)
• French (FREN)
• German (GER)
• Italian (ITAL)
• Japanese (JAPN)
• Spanish (SPAN)
Course Numbering information
• Course numbers for most foreign languages are 111, 112, 211, and 212.
• American Sign Language courses are numbered 145,146, 147, and 148.
• Basque language courses are numbered 101, 102, 203, and 204.
Register in 111, AM 145, or BASQ 101 if …
• You have never taken this language course before
• You have completed one year or less of this language in high school
• You did not pass this course before
Register in 112, AM 146, or BASQ 102 if …
• You successfully passed 111, AM 145, or BASQ 101
• You successfully completed one to two years of this language in high school
Register in 211, AM 147, or BASQ 203 if …
• You successfully passed 112, AM 146, or BASQ 102
• You successfully completed two to three years of this language in high school
Register in 212, AM 148, or BASQ 204 if …
• You successfully passed 211, AM 147, or BASQ 203
• You successfully completed three to four years of this language in high school
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CREDIT FOR ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS
These examinations are for students in high school. Upon receipt of an official score report from the College Board,
the Office of Admissions and Records assigns a grade of “TST” and grants credit as specified below. A maximum of
60 semester credits may be earned in any combination of non-traditional learning examinations and applied toward a
bachelor’s degree.
Examination
Score
Required
Art
History
3, 4, or 5
Studio Art
3, 4, or 5
Biology 3
4 or 5
Chemistry 3
4 or 5
Computer Science
Computer Science A
Computer Science AB
Economics
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
English
English Language &
Composition
3, 4, or 5
3
4 or 5
3, 4, or 5
3, 4, or 5
3
4 or 5
University Course Credit
Art Elective (3 credits)
Art Elective (3 credits)
BIOL 100 Lecture (3 credits) *
BIOL 190 (3 credits) and BIOL 191 (3 credits) **
*(Meets university core natural science requirement only after successful
completion of the laboratory portion of BIOL 100 at UNR. Contact the Biology
Department to enroll in 1 credit if independent study to complete the lab
requirement.)
**(Meets university core natural science requirement and biology major
requirement only after successful completion of BIOL 192.)
CHEM 121A (3 credits)
CHEM 121A (3 credits) and CHEM 122A (3 credits)
(Meets university core natural science and chemistry major requirements only if
the chemistry department certifies that the student has completed an
appropriate advanced chemistry lab in high school; or after successful
completion of CHEM 121L and CHEM 122L.) Contact Chemistry Dept. for more
information
CS 135 (3 credits)
CS 135 (3 credits)
CS 135 (3 credits) and CS 202 (3 credits)
ECON 102 (3 credits)
ECON 103 (3 credits)
ENG 101 (3 credits)
ENG 101 (3 credits) and ENG 102 (3 credits)
English Literature &
Composition
(No more than 6 credits may
be awarded for AP exams in
English)
3
4 or 5
Environmental Science 4 or 5 ENV 100 (3 credits)
ENG 101 (3 credits)
ENG 101 (3 credits) and ENG 297 (3 credits)
OR ENG 101 (3 credits) and ENG 102 (3 credits), when ENG 104
is taken
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Foreign Languages
French, German, Spanish
Language
Literature
Latin
Vergil
Literature
4 or 5
4 or 5
3, 4, or 5
3, 4, or 5
FREN, GER, SPAN
111 (4 credits) and 112 (4 credits)
111 (4 credits), 112 (4 credits), 211 (3 credits), & 212 (3 credits)
FLL 295 (2 credits)
FLL 295 (2 credits)
Geography
Human Geography 4 or 5 GEOG 106 (3 credits)
History
American
European
World History
Mathematics
Calculus A, B and A,B (subgrade)
Calculus B,C
Statistics
4 or 5
4 or 5
3, 4, or 5
3, 4, or 5
3, 4, or 5
3, 4, or 5
HIST 101 (3 credits) and HIST 102 (3 credits)
HIST 105 (3 credits) and HIST 106 (3 credits)
History elective (3 credits)
MATH 181 (4 credits)
MATH 181 (4 credits) and MATH 182 (4 credits)
STAT 152 (3 credits)
Music (Theory) 3, 4 or 5 Music Elective (3 credits)
Physics
B
C (Mechanics)
C (Electricity & Magnetism)
3, 4, or 5
3, 4, or 5
3, 4, or 5
PHYS 151A (3 credits) and PHYS 152A (3 credits)
PHYS 180 (3 credits)
PHYS 181 (3 credits)
(Must complete appropriate physics lab courses – PHYS 151L,
152L, 180L, 181L – to meet university core natural science
requirement.)
Political Science
Government and Politics
3, 4, or 5
Comparative Government & 3, 4, or 5 PSC 211 (3 credits)
Politics
Psychology 3, 4, or 5 PSY 101 (3 credits)
PSC 101 (3 credits)
(Meets university Core Humanities 203 requirement only after successful
completion of PSC 100 (1 credit) available via Independent Learning dept.)
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) EXAMINATION
The university grants credit and assigns a grade of “TST” for IB higher level examinations passed with scores of 5, 6, or 7. Credit is
not granted for the standard level examinations. A maximum of 24 credits may be granted for examinations completed through the
IB diploma program. Evaluation is on a course by course basis with a maximum of eight semester credits in any one discipline. The
applicability of IB credits towards satisfying specific major/degree requirements is determined by individual colleges/departments. A
maximum of 60 semester credits may be earned in any combination of non-traditional learning examinations and applied toward a
bachelor’s degree. The following examinations have been determined to have UNR course equivalence.
IB Examination
Score University Course Credit
Required
Anthropology 5, 6, 7 ANTH 101 (3 credits)
Biology 5
6, 7
BIOL 100 * (3 credits)
BIOL 190 (3 credits) and BIOL 191 ** (3 credits)
Chemistry 5
6, 7
CHEM 121A * (3 credits)
CHEM 121A (3 credits) and CHEM 122A * (3 credits)
English (Lang A1) 5, 6, 7 ENG 101 (3 credits) and ENG 297 (3 credits)
French Language 5, 6, 7 FREN 211 (3 credits) and FREN 212 (3 credits)
Mathematics
Math w/Option 8: Statistics and
Probability
5, 6, 7
MATH 181 (4 credits) and STAT 152 (3 credits)
Math w/Option 9 or 11
5, 6, 7
MATH 181 (4 credits)
Math w/Option 10: Series and 5, 6, 7
Differential Equations – Topic 10
Physics 5
6, 7
MATH 181 (4 credits) and MATH 182 (4 credits)
PHYS 151A * (3 credits)
PHYS 151A (3 credits) and PHYS 152A (3 credits) *
Spanish Language 5, 6, 7 SPAN 211 (3 credits) and SPAN 212 (3 credits)
*Meets university core curriculum natural science requirements only with the completion of the corresponding laboratory courses
(for example, CHEM 121L and CHEM 122L, PHYS 151L and PHYS 152L) or if the department certifies that the student has completed
an appropriate advanced laboratory in high school. Contact the department for specific instructions. For BIOL 100 laboratory
portion, contact the department to sign up for 1 credit of independent study to complete the lab requirement.
**Meets university core curriculum natural science requirement and biology major requirement only after successful completion of
BIOL 192.
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COLLEGE BREADTH REQUIREMENT
Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree in the college are required to take:
Two courses (6 credits) within the College of Liberal Arts that are outside the student’s major and minor areas of
study, and that are outside the core curriculum.
(These courses are also in addition to the College Foreign Language requirement.)
Areas of study within Liberal Arts:
Anthropology Art Basque Studies
Communication Studies Criminal Justice English
Foreign Language/Literature History Holocaust Genocide Peace Studies
International Affairs Military Science Music
Philosophy Political Science Psychology
Sociology Theatre and Dance Women’s Studies
Examples:
1. Alphie is majoring in Political Science and minoring in Anthropology. He can choose SOC 101 and
COM 212 as his college breadth courses.
2. Several semesters later, Alphie decides to earn a dual minor in Anthropology and Communication
Studies. COM 212 is no longer eligible as a college breadth course, so he chooses HIST 211 to take
its place.
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College of Liberal Arts
Scott Casper, Interim Dean
Kathleen Boardman, Associate Dean
631 Ansari Business Building
(775) 784-6155
Departments of Instruction:
*Units included in the School of the Arts
**Units included in the School of Social Research and Justice Studies
• Anthropology
• Art*
• Communication Studies**
• Criminal Justice**
• English
• Foreign Languages and Literatures
• Gender, Race and Identity
• History
• Military Science
• Music*
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology**
• Theatre and Dance*
The School of the Arts
The School of the Arts combines the departments of Art, Music, and
Theatre and Dance into one administrative unit within the College of
Liberal Arts. Its degree programs provide strong foundations in a range
of artistic disciplines, enabling students to contribute as artists, educators,
and scholars on the local level and beyond. To that end, the school offers
undergraduate and graduate degrees in art (BA, BFA, MFA), music (BA,
BM, MA, MM), music education (BM, MM), theatre (BA, BFA), and a
minor in dance. In addition to its curricular offerings, the school
embraces its role as a vibrant center for arts and culture. It encourages
broad community and campus participation in the arts through its
numerous performances, lectures, shows, core courses, and outreach
activities that explore diverse cultures and encourage lifelong learning.
Finally, the school also supports and encourages research, innovation,
and the artistic endeavors of its faculty.
Program and event locations: the Church Fine Arts Building houses the
Nightingale Concert Hall; Redfield Proscenium and Studio theatres; the
Sheppard, McNamara, Front Door, and Exit galleries; and classrooms and
offices for art, dance, music, and theatre. Dance studios and classrooms
are located in the Lombardi Recreation Center, music and dance offices in
the Virginia Street Gymnasium. The Jot Travis Building houses the Black
Rock Press.
The Gender, Race, and Identity Program
The Gender, Race, and Identity Program (GRI) located within the College
of Liberal Arts, brings together the undergraduate major and minor in
Women's Studies, the M.A. in Gender, Race, and Identity, the Graduate
Certificate in Gender, Race, and Identity, and the minors in Ethnic
Studies (ETS), Holocaust, Genocide, and Peace Studies (HGPS), and
Religious Studies to provide an academically effective and
comprehensive program for diversity.
The academic majors and minors integrated within Gender, Race, and
Identity share a focus on people at the margins and analyze the
experience of difference and oppression in its various forms on
individuals and societies. Because the academic mission and curricular
requirements, philosophies, and historical and social perspectives of the
programs included in GRI draw from the same impulse, their
incorporation into a shared program provides an academically sound
and philosophically coherent mission.
Detailed descriptions of the programs housed within GRI are included in
the alphabetical listing in the College of Liberal Arts programs.
The School of Social Research and Justice Studies
The School of Social Research and Justice Studies combines the
departments of Sociology, Criminal Justice and the Division of
Communication Studies with the Grant Sawyer Center for Justice Studies
in one administrative unit reporting to the dean of the College of Liberal
Arts.
Students may earn bachelor's and master's degrees in sociology and
criminal justice and a bachelor's degree in communication studies within
respective departments. Master's degrees in judicial studies for sitting
judges and in justice management for justice system personnel are
offered in conjunction with the National Judicial College and the
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, two
internationally known organizations headquartered on the university
campus. A Ph.D. in judicial studies for graduates of the MA program is
offered through the Sawyer Center, an active research arm of the
university since its inception in 1992. Both of the judicial studies degrees
are for sitting judges and are not open to other students. Detailed
descriptions of the justice management and judicial studies programs are
included in the alphabetical listing of the Interdisciplinary and Special
Programs chapter in this catalog.
The School of Social Research and Justice Studies is designed to foster
research in justice systems and social justice, areas of expertise for
researchers within its three units. Bringing together these scholars, along
with other faculty who have a common interest in justice issues, the
school aims at interdisciplinary research and increased grant activity.
Through the school's efforts, undergraduate and graduate students stand
to gain valuable experience doing research as an integral part of their
studies.
Undergraduate Study
The College of Liberal Arts offers students the knowledge and discipline
gained from a study of the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts.
Students are encouraged to think critically, develop intellectual curiosity
and communicate effectively.
Degree requirements are designed to assure a well- balanced curriculum
while also allowing students freedom in selecting individual courses. The
University Core Curriculum and other college requirements provide the
foundation for the undergraduate student's education in social sciences,
fine arts, and humanities. Major and minor programs guide students to a
greater understanding in their field of study, help students to acquire the
knowledge necessary for entry into advanced study at the graduate or
professional level, and prepare students for meeting their professional
goals.
Degrees, Majors and Minors
Students must choose a major degree program, and, if required, must
also complete a minor field of study. Students may also choose to seek a
dual degree or a dual major. All students in the College of Liberal Arts
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seeking a bachelor's degree must successfully complete the college's
general requirements. The completion of approved majors and minors is
recorded on the student's permanent university record at the time of
graduation.
Degrees and Majors
The College of Liberal Arts offers undergraduate degrees in the majors
listed below; majors are offered in each department except military
science. Specific requirements for each major may be found under the
appropriate department in this catalog. Most majors require a minor in a
different area, but those programs marked with an asterisk (*) are
expanded and require no minor.
• Bachelor of Arts
o Anthropology
o Art, Studio
o Art History
o Communication Studies
o Criminal Justice
o English (Literature, Language and Linguistics,
Secondary Teaching and Writing)
o French
o History
o International Affairs 1
o Music
o Philosophy
o Political Science
o Psychology
o Sociology
o Spanish
o Theatre
o Women's Studies
• Bachelor of Fine Arts
o Art
• Bachelor of Music
o Applied Music *
o Music Education *
• Bachelor of Science
o Neuroscience 1
• Bachelor of General Studies 1
1
See the Interdisciplinary and Special Programs chapter of this catalog
for more information.
Multiple Degrees
A multiple degree is earned if a student wishes to major in multiple
programs leading to different degrees--for example, one major leading to
a Bachelor of Arts degree and another major leading to a Bachelor of
Science degree. College of Liberal Arts students who earn a multiple
degree are required to fulfill all of the college's general requirements for a
bachelor's degree, even if another degree is done under another college at
the university. A minor must be completed if required by either major,
per the general college requirements for a bachelor's degree.
Multiple Majors
A multiple major is earned if a student wishes to major in mulitple
programs leading to the same degree name--for example, majors leading
to a Bachelor of Arts degree. Students who earn a mulitple major with at
least one major under the College of Liberal Arts are required to fulfill all
of the college's general requirements for a bachelor's degree except that a
minor in a third area is optional.
Change of Major
Students may change their major by obtaining the proper form from
Admissions and Records or the college dean's office. All required
signatures must be secured on the form before it will be reviewed by
Admissions and Records. Students whose change of major also involves a
change into the College of Liberal Arts will be required to complete all of
the college's general requirements for a bachelor's degree.
Minors
Students may not take a minor in the same department as their major,
except in Anthropology,Art, English, and Foreign Languages and
Literatures. Students may choose a minor outside the College of Liberal
Arts. Minors offered in the College of Liberal Arts are listed below.
Specific requirements for each minor may be found under the
appropriate department or program in this catalog.
• Anthropology (cultural anthropology or archaeology)
• Art (art studio, art history, photography, ceramics, painting,
printmaking, sculpture, digital media and drawing)
• Asian Studies
• Basque Studies
• Communication Studies
• Dance
• English (literature, language and linguistics, dramatic
literature, writing, literature and environment, TESOL)
• Ethnic Studies
• French
• Historic Preservation
• History (general, American, European, and world history)
• Holocaust, Genocide and Peace Studies
• Japanese Studies
• Latin American Studies
• Medieval and Renaissance Studies
• Military Science
• Museum Studies
• Music (minor interest and music industry)
• Philosophy
• Political Science (general, foreign affairs, public administration
and public policy, and American government)
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Theatre
• Women's Studies
Special Related Fields as Minors
Students may petition to the dean's office to have a special related field
substitute for a required minor. An approved special related field will
substitute for a required minor, but it will not be recorded as a minor on
the student's official university transcript. The only pre-approved special
related field is the prelegal curriculum in the university, whose program
description can be found just prior to the departmental listings for this
college.
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Study Abroad Programs
The University of Nevada, Reno is the lead institution of the University
Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), whose Central Office is located on
campus. USAC offers study abroad programs in 24 countries at 39
locations. Programs are held in Australia, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Czech
Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland,
Italy, Japan, Korea, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway,
Scotland, Spain, Sweden and Thailand. Come by the USAC office in the
Virginia Street Gym, Room 5, call (775) 784-6569, (866) 404-USAC, email:
usac@unr.edu or check out the website at http://usac.unr.edu
General College Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree
Students seeking a bachelor's degree in the College of Liberal Arts must
successfully complete the following requirements:
1. Earn a minimum of 120 credits at the baccalaureate level, at
least 42 credits of which must be numbered 300 or above. (Two
additional university credit requirements are that at least 64
credits must be earned from regionally accredited, four-year
educational institutions and that 30 upper-division credits
must be earned at the University of Nevada, Reno in residency.
Students should review the Admission Information and
Registration and Records chapters in this catalog for additional
information).
2. Complete all University Core Curriculum requirements.
3. Complete the following prescribed courses for Liberal Arts
majors. (Note: Some majors in the college are exempt from
these requirements. Students should review the requirements
for their specific degree program to learn if the prescribed
courses are waived.)
a. Foreign Language Requirement Successful
completion of the foreign language requirement may
be accomplished through one of five options:
1. complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language.
2. complete a fourth semester college course
in American Sign Language.
3. demonstrate proficiency through
placement examination or other means
through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures.
4. show transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth-year high school
course in a foreign language.
5. participate in a Studies Abroad program
pre- approved by the college to meet the
foreign language requirement.
b. College Breadth Requirement: Students seeking a
Bachelor of Arts degree in the college shall be
required to take, within the College of Liberal Arts,
two courses (6 credits) that are outside the
departments in which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core Curriculum
requirements.
4. Complete all major and minor requirements for the degree
program. Specific requirements for each major and minor may
be found under the appropriate department in this
catalog. Although in some cases departmental rules may allow
the same course to be used to meet the requirements of both
a major and a minor, no more than nine credits counted toward
any major (including the General Studies thematic cluster) may
be utilized to meet the requirements of any College of Liberal
Arts minor.
5. Complete any remaining elective credits necessary to meet
minimum credit requirements. The elective course credits may
be taken from any department at the university.
Advisement and Progress Toward Degree Completion
Academic Advising
Each department in the College of Liberal Arts does its own advising,
and students should directly contact their department to be assigned an
academic advisor and to make an advising appointment. Department
phone numbers are listed in each individual departmental section in this
catalog. These phone numbers and a list of current academic advisors are
also available from the dean's office.
Application for Graduation
Candidates for graduation should submit an application for graduation
approximately one semester prior to the anticipated graduation date. Due
dates for applications for graduation are in the university calendar at
the beginning of the online catalog at
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/Default.aspx?article_list_id=25484 .
Only Admissions and Records can certify that a student has officially met
all graduation requirements.
Academic Standards
Except as otherwise specified, all students must maintain the following
academic standards in order to receive a bachelor's degree from the
College of Liberal Arts.
Grade-point average requirements
In addition to the university's graduation requirement that students have
a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.0, the College of Liberal Arts
requires that students earn a GPA of at least 2.0 in both their major and
minor fields. Some college departments have higher GPA requirements
for their degree programs. Refer to the appropriate department in this
catalog for more information.
Satisfactory/unsatisfactory credit
The college's policy for courses graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U)
conforms to the university policy, except that courses taken for S/U
credit do not count toward fulfilling the Prescribed Courses for Liberal
Arts majors or for fulfilling major and minor requirements. This
restriction on major and minor requirements can be waived if the course
is recommended by the student's academic advisor; the advisor's
recommendation must be approved by the department chair and
submitted to the dean's office for final approval. If a course is offered for
S/U credit only, the college's restrictions are waived.
Acceptance of transfer students
Students must have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher in
courses at the bachelor's degree level to transfer into a degree program
(major or minor) in the College of Liberal Arts. Some college departments
have higher GPA requirements for acceptance. These requirements do
not apply to new freshman applicants.
Academic and Program Probation and Dismissal
University Initiated Academic Probation or Dismissal: Undergraduate
students in the College of Liberal Arts who do not make satisfactory
progress toward their degree may be placed on academic probation or
dismissal as defined in the Undergraduate Academic Standards section
in the Registration and Records chapter of this catalog. A student placed
on academic probation or dismissal is automatically considered to be on
academic probation or dismissal within the college. The same policies
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which govern academic probation or dismissal for the university apply in
the college.
Department Initiated Probation or Dismissal: A student in a program
within the college may also be placed on program probation for the major
or minor if the GPA for the major or minor falls below the minimum
requirements of the college or the department. A student who is deficient
by more than 15 or more cumulative grade points relative to the GPA
requirements for the major or minor can additionally be placed on
program dismissal. Program probation or dismissal may be initiated by
the department at the end of any semester. Students that are dismissed
due to probation may appeal through the dean's office.
a. Release from Program Probation: A student is considered to
be released from program probation once the above noted
program conditions have been remedied.
b. Readmission after Program Dismissal: The college follows the
university's policies for readmission to a program after
dismissal. Students should contact the dean's office for further
information.
Pre-legal Curricula in the University
Most law schools do not recommend a specific undergraduate major for
prospective law students. A broad general education with emphasis on
courses that develop clear and systematic thinking is the best preparation
for the study of law. Pre-law students are advised to develop their
command of the English language and their ability to communicate ideas
clearly, logically, and critically.
For more detailed discussion of the recommended general education
program, students should read the catalogs of law schools in which they
are interested.
In the College of Liberal Arts, the Criminal Justice department offers an
interdisciplinary pre-law major. The Philosophy Department offers a
major and a minor in Ethics, Law, and Politics. A prescribed pre-legal
course of study is also available in the department of Political Science.
For more information you may contact pre-legal advisors in the
departments of Criminal Justice (775-784-4701), Political Science (775-784-
4601), or Philosophy (775-784-6846).
ANTHROPOLOGY
512 Ansari Business Building
(775) 784-6704
The department offers courses leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts,
Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy.
Undergraduate anthropology majors must complete all required Core
Curriculum courses and relevant departmental and College of Liberal
Arts requirements for the bachelor of arts degree.
Bachelor of Arts Anthropology Major
Access an assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/Anthropology_Bachelor
s_Plan.pdf
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (30-40
credits)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20* credits)
1.
1. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language.
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete a fourth
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semester course in American Sign
Language; demonstrate proficiency
through placement examination or other
means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures; show
transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth year high school
course in foreign language; or participate
in a studies abroad program pre-approved
by the college to meet the foreign language
requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (33 credits)
1. All of the following are required (15 credits):
1. ANTH 101--Introduction to Cultural
Anthropology (3 credits)
2. ANTH 102R--Introduction to Physical
Anthropology (3 credits)
3. ANTH 202--Archaeology (3 credits)
4. ANTH 281--Introduction to Language (3
credits)
5. One capstone course in Anthropology
2. Major Requirement
1. All majors must take at least 18 credits
from the list (courses are 3 credits each
unless otherwise noted.)
2. ANTH 201--Peoples and Cultures of the
World
3. ANTH 309--Museum Studies
4. ANTH 345--American Indian Art
5. ANTH 400A--Indians of North America
6. ANTH 400B--Indians of the Great Basin
7. ANTH 400E--Native American Literature
8. ANTH 401A--Contemporary Latin
American Society
9. ANTH 401C--Peoples and Cultures of
Africa
10. ANTH 401D--Peoples and Cultures of
Southeast Asia
11. ANTH 401E--Peoples and Cultures of the
Pacific
12. ANTH 402R--Comparative Social
Organization
13. ANTH 405R--Language, Religion, and
Politics
14. ANTH 410R--Topics in Gender and
Culture
15. ANTH 411B--Anthropology of Islam and
Muslim Cultures
16. ANTH 414R--Basque Culture
17. ANTH 420R--Magic, Witchcraft and
Religion
18. ANTH 426R--Medical Anthropology
19. ANTH 430R--Anthropology and Ecology
20. ANTH 431R--Plants and People
21. ANTH 438--Ethnographic Field Methods
(4 credits)
22. ANTH 439--Seminar in Cultural
Anthropology (1-3 credits)
23. ANTH 440A--Archaeology of North
America
24. ANTH 440D--Archaeology of Ancient
New World Civilizations
25. ANTH 441A--Archaeology of the Old
World
26. ANTH 441D--Archaeology of Africa
27. ANTH 441E--Archaeology of Eurasia
28. ANTH 442A--Historical Archaeology
29. ANTH 442B--Industrial Archaeology
30. ANTH 443--Environmental Archaeology
31. ANTH 444--Bioarchaeology
32. ANTH 445--Zooarchaeology
33. ANTH 446--Archaeological Methods
34. ANTH 448A--Field School in Archaeology
(6 credits)
35. ANTH 449C--Laboratory Methods in
Archaeology
36. ANTH 452R--Collections Research in
Anthropology
37. ANTH 453--Museum Training for
Anthropologists
38. ANTH 455R--Archaeology Theory
39. ANTH 460R--Primate Evolution
40. ANTH 468R--Forensic Anthropology
41. ANTH 470R--Gender and Migration:
Women, Men and Global Movement*
42. ANTH 479--Selected Topics in Physical
Anthropolgy
43. ANTH 480R--Anthropological Linguistics
44. ANTH 481R--Linguistics
45. ANTH 482R--Historical Linguistics
46. ANTH 485--Language and Culture
47. ANTH 493--Analytical Methods and
Research Design in Anthropology
48. *Diversity course
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-21 credits)
1.
1. The anthropology department accepts any
minor approved by the College of Liberal
Arts. Two closely related interdisciplinary
programs are museum studies and historic
preservation, both of which are available
as approved minors. See Interdisciplinary
and Special Programs section for
description.
5. ELECTIVES (6-33 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (120 credits)
1.
1. Forty-two or more credits must be in
courses numbered 300 or above.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
1. First Year--Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3 credits)
2. MATH* (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
4. Core Fine Arts (3 credits)
5. ANTH 101--Introduction to Cultural
Anthropology (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16-18 credits)
7. *Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
current class schedule.
2. First Year--Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Compositon II* (3 credits)
2. ANTH 102R--Introduction to Physical
Anthropology (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
4. ANTH 202--Archaeology (3 credits)
5. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16 credits)
3. Second Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
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2. Core Natural Science A (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 211 (3 credits)
4. ANTH 281--Introduction to Language (3
credits)
5. Minor (100-200 level)
6. TOTAL (15-17 credits)
4. Second Year--Spring Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Foreign Language 212 (3 credits)
3. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
4. Minor (100-200 level) (3 credits)
5. Elective (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 203--American Experiences and
Constitutional Change (3 credits)
2. ANTH electives (6 credits)
3. Elective (3 credits)
4. Minor (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
6. Third Year--Spring Semester
1. ANTH electives (6 credits)
2. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
3. Elective (6 credits)
4. TOTAL (15 credits)
7. Fourth Year--Fall Semester
1. ANTH elective (3 credits)
2. Capstone Course (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Elective (6 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
8. Fourth Year--Spring Semester
1. ANTH (Capstone) (3 credits)
2. Elective (6 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. TOTAL (15 credits)
Minor in Anthropology (18 credits)
Students majoring in another field may minor in anthropology by
completing the following:
1. Minor Interest Subject - Cultural Anthropology (18 credits)
1.
1. ANTH 101--Introduction to Cultural
Anthropology (3 credits)
2. ANTH 102R--Introduction to Physical
Anthropology (3 credits)
3. ANTH 201--Peoples and Cultures of the
World (3 credits)
2. At least one of the following three-credit
geographical area courses:
1. ANTH 400A--Indians of North America
2. ANTH 400B--Indians of the Great Basin
3. ANTH 401A--Contemporary Latin
American Society
4. ANTH 401C--Peoples and Cultures of
Africa
5. ANTH 401D--Peoples and Cultures of
Southeast Asia
6. ANTH 401E--Peoples and Cultures of the
Pacific
7. ANTH 414R--Basque Culture (3 credits)
3. Additional courses from the following list (6 credits):
Courses are 3 credits each unless otherwise noted.
1. ANTH 205--Ethnic Groups in
Contemporary Societies
2. ANTH 309--Museum Studies
3. ANTH 345--American Indian Art
ART
4. ANTH 400E--Native American Literature
5. ANTH 400F--Literature of Native
AMericans and European Americans
6. ANTH 401C--Peoples and Cultures of
Africa
7. ANTH 402R--Comparative Social
Organization
8. ANTH 420R--Magic, Witchcraft and
Religion
9. ANTH 424R--Anthropology of Domestic
Architecture
10. ANTH 426R--Medical Anthropology
11. ANTH 427--Anthropology and Education
12. ANTH 430R--Anthropology and Ecology
13. ANTH 436R--History of Anthropology
14. ANTH 438--Ethnographic Field Methods
(4 credits)
15. ANTH 439--Seminar in Cultural
Anthropology (1-3 credits)
16. ANTH 453--Museum Training for
Anthropologists
17. ANTH 485--Language and Culture
2. Minor Interest Subject - Archaeology (18 credits)
1.
1. ANTH 101--Introduction to Cultural
Anthropology (3 credits)
2. ANTH 102R--Introduction to Physical
Anthropology (3 credits)
3. ANTH 202--Archaeology (3 credits)
2. Additional courses from the following list (9 credits):
Courses are 3 credits each unless otherwise noted.
1. ANTH 350--Archaeology of Nevada
2. ANTH 440A--Archaeology of North
America
3. ANTH 440D--Archaeology of Ancient
New World Civilizations
4. ANTH 441A--Archaeology of the Old
World
5. ANTH 441D--Archaeology of Africa (9
credits)
6. ANTH 441E--Archaeology of Eurasia
7. ANTH 442A--Historical Archaeology
8. ANTH 442B--Industrial Archaeology
9. ANTH 443--Environmental Archaeology
10. ANTH 444--Bioarchaeology
11. ANTH 445--Zooarchaeology
12. ANTH 446--Archaeological Methods
13. ANTH 448A--Field School in Archaeology
(6 credits)
14. ANTH 449B--Lithic Artifact Analysis
15. ANTH 449C--Laboratory Methods in
Archaeology (2 credits)
16. ANTH 455R--Archaeology Theory
209 Church Fine Arts Complex
(775) 784-6682
The department offers courses leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts
and Bachelor of Fine Arts. Art History and Secondary Teaching
specializations are available.
Bachelor of Arts Art Major
Access the assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/StudioArt&ArtHistory_
Bachelors_Plan.pdf
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1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-46
credit)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy"
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum in this catalog. (3 credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum section in this catalog. (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20* credits)
1.
1. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language.
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete a fourth
semester course in American Sign
Language; demonstrate proficiency
through placement examination or other
means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures; show
transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth year high school
course in foreign language; or participate
in a studies abroad program pre-approved
by the college to meet the foreign language
requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (39 credits)
1. Required of all majors:
1. ART 100--Visual Foundations (3 credits)
2. ART 101--Drawing I (3 credits)
2. Choose one nine-credit sequence (9 credits)
1. Drawing
2. ART 102--Drawing II (3 credits) AND/OR
3. ART 201--Life Drawing I (6 credits)
4. ART 302--Drawing III (3 credits)
5. Photography
6. ART 141--Introduction to Digital
Photography (3 credits)
7. ART 235R--Photography II (3 credits)
8. ART 237--Photography II Color (3 credits)
9. Sculpture
10. ART 216--Sculpture I (3 credits)
11. ART 217--Sculpture II (3 credits)
12. ART 211--Ceramics I (3 credits)
13. Ceramics
14. ART 211--Ceramics I (3 credits)
15. ART 212R--Ceramics II (3 credits)
16. ART 216--Sculpture I (3 credits)
17. Printmaking
18. ART 124--Introduction to Printmaking (3
credits)
19. Select two additional lower-division
courses in printmaking:
20. ART 221R--Beginning Printmaking:
Intaglio (3 credits)
21. ART 222R--Beginning Printmaking:
Lithography (3 credits)
22. ART 223--Beginning Printmaking:
Serigraphy (3 credits)
23. ART 224--Beginning Printmaking: Relief (3
credits)
24. Painting
25. ART 102--Drawing II (3 credits) OR
26. ART 201--Life Drawing (3 credits)
27. ART 231--Painting I (3 credits)
28. ART 232--Painting II (3 credits)
29. Digital Media
30. ART 245--Digital Media I
31. ART 343--Imaging & Mixed Media (3
credits) OR
32. ART 381--Critical Play - Computer Games
and Art
33. ART 345--Sound & Image
34. ART 350S--Digital Media II
35. ART 441--Seminar on Art & Technology
OR
36. ART 451--Problems in Digital Media (3
credits)
3. Required of all majors
1. ART 260R--Survey of Art History I (3
credits)
2. ART 261--Survey of Art History II (3
credits)
3. ART 365--Contemporary Art (3 credits)
4. One additional upper-division Art History course (3
credits)
5. Approved studio art courses numbered 300 or above
(12 credits)
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-21 credit)
1.
1. The art department accepts any minor
approved by the College of Liberal Arts.
5. ELECTIVES (0-21 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (120 credits)
1.
1. Forty-two or more credits must be from
courses numbered 300 and above. It is
recommended that Art Majors with a 2-
dimensional emphasis elect either ART 211
or ART 216 , and those with a 3-
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dimensional emphasis elect ART 231
sometime during the early portion of their
programs.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
1. First Year--Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3-5 credits)
2. MATH* (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
4. Core Social Science (3 credits)
5. ART 100--Visual Foundations (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16-18 credits)
*Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
current class schedule.
2. First Year--Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Composition II* (3-5 credits)
2. Core Natural Science A (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
5. ART 101--Drawing (3 credits)
6. TOTAL 16-18
3. Second Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 211 (3 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
5. ART 260--Survey of Art History I (3
credits)
6. Art Major Emphasis Class I (3 credits)
7. TOTAL (18 credits)
4. Second Year--Spring Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Foreign Language 212 (3 credits)
3. ART 261--Survey of Art History II (3
credits)
4. Art Major Emphasis Class II (3 credits)
5. Minor (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 203--American Experiences and
Constitutional Change (3 credits)
2. ART 365--Contemporary Art (3 credits)
3. Art Major Emphasis Class III (3 credits)
4. Core Diversity Class (3 credits)
5. Minor (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
6. Third Year--Spring Semester
1. Art Major Emphasis Class IV (3 credits)
2. Art Major Emphasis Class V (3 credits)
3. Minor (3 credits)
4. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
5. Required Art History Class (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
7. Fourth Year--Fall Semester
1. Art Major Emphasis Class VI (3 credits)
2. Capstone Course (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Elective (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (12 credits)
8. Fourth Year--Spring Semester
1. Art Major Emphasis Class VII (3 credits)
2. Capstone Course (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Elective (4 credits)
5. TOTAL (13 credits)
Bachelor of Arts
Art History Specialization
Access the assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/StudioArt&ArtHistory_
Bachelors_Plan.pdf
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-46
credit)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter of this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum in this catalog. (6 credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20* credits)
1.
1. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete a fourth
semester course in American Sign
Language; demonstrate proficiency
through placement examination or other
means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures; show
transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth year high school
course in foreign language; or participate
in a studies abroad program pre-approved
by the college to meet the foreign language
requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
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courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (39 credits)
1.
1. ART 260R--Survey of Art History I (3
credits)
2. ART 261--Survey of Art History II (3
credits)
3. ART 100--Visual Foundations OR
4. Another lower division Studio Art course
(3 credits)
5. ART 365--Contemporary Art (3 credits)
6. One additional upper-division Art History
course (3 credits)
7. Additional art courses in art history
numbered 200 and above (24 credits)
8. Courses to be chosen in consultation with
advisor.
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-21 credit)
1.
1. The art department accepts any minor
approved by the College of Liberal Arts.
5. ELECTIVES (0-21 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (120 credits)
1.
1. Forty-two or more credits must be from
courses numbered above 300.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
1. First Year--Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3-5 credits)
2. MATH* (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
4. Core Social Science (3 credits)
5. ART 100--Visual Foundations (3 credits)
6. TOTAL LOAD (16-18 credits)
7. *Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
Core Curriculum section of the general
course catalog.
2. First Year--Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Composition II* (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science A (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
5. ART (Introductory Studio Class) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16 credits)
3. Second Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 211 (3 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
5. ART 260R--Survey of Art History I (3
credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
4. Second Year--Spring Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Foreign Language 212 (3 credits)
3. ART 261--Survey of Art History II (3
credits)
4. Elective (3 credits)
5. Minor (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 203--American Experiences and
Constitutional Change (3 credits)
2. ART 365--Contemporary Art (3 credits)
3. Required Art History Art Class (3 credits)
4. Core Diversity Class (3 credits)
5. Minor (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
6. Third Year--Spring Semester
1. Art History Class (300-400 level) (3 credits)
2. Art History Class (300-400 level) (3 credits)
3. Minor (3 credits)
4. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
5. Elective (3 credits)
6. TOTAL LOAD (15 credits)
7. Fourth Year--Fall Semester
1. Art History Class (300-400 level) (3 credits)
2. Art History Class (300-400 level) (3 credits)
3. Art History Class (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Capstone Course (3 credits)
5. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
8. Fourth Year--Spring Semester
1. Art History Class (300-400 level) (6 credits)
2. Capstone Course (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Elective (1 credit)
5. TOTAL (13 credits)
Bachelor of Fine Arts Art Major
Access an assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/FineArt_Bachelors_Plan
.pdf
Bachelor of Fine Arts candidates must gain acceptance to the major
determined by application to the department of art after completion of 60
credit hours overall. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 12
credits in Studio Art and 9 credits in Art History. Candidates must have
and maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average in art courses to gain
acceptance to the major. Applicants may be submitted no earlier than the
end of the student's second year of full-time study.
Entrance to the program is determined via a review of full application.
Detailed attention will be given to portfolio materials. Department
faculty will conduct the application and portfolio review.
Bachelor of Fine Art students are admitted in fall semester only. The
departmental deadline for application is February 15. The department
website gives specific admission, application, and degree requirements at
http://www.unr.edu/art/
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-43
credit)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy."
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
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1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum in this catalog. (3 credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum section in this catalog. (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (0 credits)
1.
1. Bachelor of Fine Arts majors are not
required to take the College Liberal Arts
foreign language and breadth
requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (66 credits)
1. Specified Courses
1. ART 100--Visual Foundations (3 credits)
2. ART 101--Drawing (3 credits)
3. ART 260R--Survey of Art History I (3
credits)
4. ART 261--Survey of Art History II (3
credits)
5. ART 365--Contemporary Art (3 credits)
6. ART 498--Seminar in Visual Arts (6
credits)
7. ART 499--BFA Thesis Project (6 credits)
2. Selected Courses
1. One additional art history course (3
credits)
2. Studio art courses (30 credits)
3. Intermedia Studio courses (6 credits)
4. NOTE: In addition to the two semesters of
ART 442 (Intermedia Studio) required of
all BFA candidates, candidates who take
more than four semesters to complete this
program are required to take ART 442 each
additional semester until graduation.
5. Choose two of the following:
6. ART 342R--Digital Photography
7. ART 403R--Problems in Drawing
8. ART 404R--Art in Public Places;
9. ART 413--Problems in Ceramics
10. ART 414--Book Arts;
11. ART 417R--Problems in Sculpture;
12. ART 426--Problems in Printmaking;
13. ART 433--Problems in Painting;
14. ART 440--Problems in Photography;
15. ART 441--Seminar in Art and Technology;
16. ART 442--Intermedia;
17. ART 454--Problems in Digital Media
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-21 credit)
5. ELECTIVES (0-8 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (128 credits)
1.
1. Forty-two or more credits must be
numbered above 300
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
1. First Year--Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3 credits)
2. MATH* (3-5 credits)
3. Core Social Science (3 credits)
4. ART 100--Visual Foundations (3 credits)
5. ART 260R--Survey of Art History I (3
credits)
6. TOTAL (15-17 credits)
7. *Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
current class schedule.
2. First Year--Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Composition II* (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
4. ART 101--Drawing (3 credits)
5. Art Major Emphasis Class I (3 credits)
6. ART 261--Survey of Art History II (3
credits)
7. TOTAL (18 credits)
3. Second Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
2. Core Natural Science A (3-5 credits)
3. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
4. Art Major Emphasis Class II (3 credits)
5. Core Diversity Course (100-200 level) (3
credits)
6. TOTAL (15-17 credits)
4. Second Year--Spring Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Art Major Emphasis Class III (3 credits)
3. Required Art History Course (3 credits)
4. Elective (3 credits)
5. Minor (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 203--American Experiences and
Constitutional Change (3 credits)
2. Art Major Emphasis Class IV (3 credits)
3. ART 498--Seminar in the Visual Arts (3
credits)
4. ART 365--Contemporary Art (3 credits)
5. Minor (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
6. Third Year--Spring Semester
1. Art Major Emphasis Class V (3 credits)
2. ART 442--Intermedia Studio (3 credits)
3. Minor (3 credits)
4. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
5. Elective (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
7. Fourth Year--Fall Semester
1. Art Major Emphasis Class VI (3 credits)
2. ART 498--Seminar in the Visual Arts (3
credits)
3. ART 499--BFA Thesis (3 credits)
4. Capstone Course (3 credits)
5. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
6. Elective (3 credits)
7. TOTAL (18 credits)
8. Fourth Year--Spring Semester
1. Art Major Emphasis Class VII (3 credits)
2. ART 442--Intermedia Studio) (3 credits)
3. ART 499--BFA Thesis (3 credits)
4. Minor (300-400 level (3 credits)
5. Capstone Course (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
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Minors in Art (18-21 credits)
Students majoring in another field may minor in art by completing one of
the following:
1.
1.
1. ART STUDIO--21 credits
1. ART 100--Visual Foundations (3
credits)
2. ART 101--Drawing (3 credits)
3. ART 260R--Survey of Art
History I (3 credits)
4. ART 261--Survey of Art History
II (3 credits)
5. Three additional courses from
the following list:
6. ART 141--Introduction to Digital
Photography
7. ART 211--Ceramics I
8. ART 216--Sculpture
9. ART 221R--Beginning
Printmaking: Intaglio
10. ART 124--Introduction to
Printmaking
11. ART 231--Painting I
12. ART 245--Digital Media I (9
credits)
2. ART HISTORY* --21 credits
1. *Studio Art majors may use only
ART 100 and one other studio
art course (listed above) to
complete this minor. Studio art
majors may not use required Art
History courses ( ART 260R ,
ART 261 ) to complete this
minor. Therefore, Studio Art
Majors will require five
additional Art History courses
not taken for the major to
complete the Art History minor.
2. ART 100--Visual Foundations (3
credits)
3. ART 260R --Survey of Art
History I (3 credits)
4. ART 261--Survey of Art History
II (3 credits)
5. One studio course selected from
the following: (3 credits)
6. ART 101--Drawing
7. ART 141--Introduction to Digital
Photography
8. ART 211--Ceramics I
9. ART 216--Sculpture I
10. ART 221R--Beginning
Printmaking: Intaglio
11. ART 224--Beginning
Printmaking: Relief
12. ART 231--Painting I
13. ART 245--Digital Media I
14. Three additional upper-division
(300 or higher) courses in Art
History (9 credits)
3. CERAMICS--21 credits
1. ART 100--Visual Foundations (3
credits)
2. ART 211--Ceramics I (3 credits)
3. ART 212R--Ceramics II (6
credits)
4. ART 216--Sculpture (3 credits)
5. ART 260R--Survey of Art
History I (3 credits)
6. One additional upper-division
course in Ceramics (3 credits)
4. DIGITAL MEDIA--21 credits
1. ART 100--Visual Foundations
OR CS 135--Computer Science I
(3 credits)
2. ART 245--Digital Media I (3
credits)
3. ART 343--Imaging and Mixed
Media OR ART 381--Critical
Play - Computer Games and Art
(3 credits)
4. ART 345--Sound and Image (3
credits)
5. ART 350S--Digital Media II (3
credits)
6. Two additional upper-division
course in Digital Media (6
credits)
5. DRAWING--21 credits
1. ART 100--Visual Foundations (3
credits)
2. ART 101--Drawing I (3 credits)
3. ART 102--Drawing II (3 credits)
4. ART 201--Life Drawing I (3
credits)
5. ART 260R--Survey of Art
History I OR
6. ART 261--Survey of Art History
II (3 credits)
7. ART 302--Drawing III (3 credits)
8. One additional upper-division
course in Drawing (3 credits)
6. PAINTING--21 credits
1. ART 100--Visual Foundations (3
credits)
2. ART 101--Drawing I (3 credits)
3. ART 231--Painting I (3 credits)
4. ART 232--Painting II (6 credits)
5. ART 261--Survey of Art History
II (3 credits)
6. One additional upper-division
course in Painting (3 credits
7. PHOTOGRAPHY--21 credits
1. ART 100--Visual Foundations (3
credits)
2. ART 141--Introduction to Digital
Photography (3 credits)
3. ART 235R / ART 237--
Photography II.Photography II
Color (6 credits)
4. ART 338R--Advanced
Photography (3 credits)
5. ART 475R--History of
Photography (3 credits)
6. One additional upper-division
course in Photography (3
credits)
8. PRINTMAKING--18 credits
1. ART 100--Visual Foundations (3
credits)
2. ART 101--Drawing I (3 credits)
3. ART 124--Introduction
Printmaking (3 credits)
4. ART 261--Survey of Art History
II (3 credits)
5. One additional lower-division
course in Printmaking (3 credits)
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6. One additional upper-division
course in Printmaking (3 credits)
9. SCULPTURE--21 credits
1. ART 100--Visual Foundations (3
credits)
2. ART 211--Ceramics I (3 credits)
3. ART 216--Sculpture I (3 credits)
4. ART 217--Sculpture II (6 credits)
5. ART 260R--Survey of Art
History I (3 credits)
6. One additional upper-division
course in Sculpture (3 credits)
Students in the College of Liberal Arts majoring in Art may work toward
licensure to teach Art at the secondary level (middle schools, junior and
senior high schools) by electing required courses offered through the
College of Education and ART 306 and ART 406 , in addition to the
departmental major.
A teaching minor is available to students who seek a major other than art.
It consists of approximately 33 credits, most of which are prescribed by
the Department of Art and the State of Nevada Teaching Licensure
Division.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
624 Ansari Business
(775) 784-6839
The division offers the bachelor of arts degree with a major
in communication studies. Admission to the communication stuides
major requires an overall university grade-point average of 2.50 based on
at least 16 resident credits, or an overall GPA of 2.75 for the last 30
semester credits earned. Students intending to major in communication
studies who are lacking sufficient credits or grade points may declare as
pre-majors and receive advisement accordingly.
Bachelor of Arts Communication Studies
Access the assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/SpeechCommunications
_Bachelors_Plan.pdf
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-43
credit)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter of this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter of this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20* credits)
1.
1. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language.
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete and
transfer to UNR a fourth semester course
in American Sign Language; demonstrate
proficiency through placement
examination or other means through the
Department of Foreign Languages and
Literatures; show transcript evidence of
successful completion of a fourth year high
school course in foreign language; or
participate in a studies abroad program
pre-approved by the college to meet the
foreign language requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (33 credits)
1.
1. COM 101--Oral Communication OR
2. COM 217--Argumentation and Debate (3
credits)
3. COM 113--Fundamentals of Speech
Communication (3 credits)
4. COM 212---Introduction to
Communication Research (3 credits)
5. NOTE: In addition to the general
university requirements of at least a "C"
(2.0) average for
graduation, communication studies majors
must earn at least a "C" in the required
major courses.
6. Communication studies electives (24
credits) (A minimum of 18 credits must be
300-400 level.)
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-21 credit)
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1.
1. The division of communication studies
accepts any minor approved by the
College of Liberal Arts.
5. ELECTIVES (3-27 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (120 credits)
1.
1. Forty-two or more credits must be in
courses numbered 300 or above.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
1. First Year--Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3 credits)
2. MATH* (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
4. Core Social Science (3 credits)
5. Elective (100 level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16-18 credits)
*Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
Core Curriculum section of the general
course catalog.
2. First Year--Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Composition II* (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
4. Core Fine Arts (3 credits)
5. COM 113--Fundamentals of Speech
Communication (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16 credits)
3. Second Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
2. Core Natural Science A (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 211 (3 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
5. COM 212--Introduction to Communication
Research (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15-17 credits)
4. Second Year--Spring Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Foreign Language 212 (3 credits)
3. COM 101--Oral Communication OR
4. COM 217--Argumentation and Debate (3
credits)
5. Minor (100-200 level) (3 credits)
6. Core Diversity (3 credits)
7. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 203--American Experiences and
Constitutional Change (3 credits)
2. COM Elective (300-400 level) (6 credits)
3. Minor (3 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
6. Third Year--Spring Semester
1. COM Elective (300-400 level) (6 credits)
2. Minor (300-400 level) (6 credits)
3. Elective (3 credits)
4. TOTAL (15 credits)
7. Fourth Year--Fall Semester
1. COM Elective (300-400 level) (6 credits)
2. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
3. Capstone Course (3 credits)
4. Elective (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
8. Fourth Year--Spring Semester
1. COM Elective (300-400 level) (3 credits)
2. COM Elective (300-400 level) (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Capstone Course (3 credits)
5. Elective (1 credits)
6. TOTAL (13 credits)
Minor in Communication Studies (18 credits)
Students majoring in another field may minor in communication studies
by completing the following:
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
601 Ansari Business
(775) 784-6164
1. COM 101--Oral Communication OR
2. COM 217--Argumentation and Debate (3
credits)
3. COM 113--Fundamentals of Speech
Communication (3 credits)
4. COM 212--Introduction to Communication
Research Methods (3 credits)
5. Upper-division (300/400-level) speech
communication electives (9 credits)
NOTE: In addition to the general
university requirements of at least a "C"
(2.0) average for
graduation, communication studies minors
must earn at least a "C" in minor
requirement courses.
Students who complete the bachelor of arts in criminal justice degree
participate in a professional program. They are educated for justicerelated
positions in both public and private sectors, graduate study and
law school.
At least 15 credits of required criminal justice courses must be completed
at the University of Nevada, Reno. A minimum grade-point average of
2.5 is required for admission to and transfer into the criminal justice
department. In addition, criminal justice students must maintain a
minimum of a 2.5 GPA on all university course work in order to continue
in and graduate from the criminal justice department. No more than 15
credits of online criminal justice classes taken through UNR's
Independent Learning may count toward a student's Criminal Justice
major.
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Access the assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/CriminalJustice_Bachelo
rs_Plan.pdf
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-46
credit)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101 .
3. Mathematics (3-5 credits)
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1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
5 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog
2. Recommended:
3. PSY 101--Introduction to Psychology as
Social Science OR
4. SOC 101--Principles of Sociology (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20* credits)
1.
1. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language.
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete a fourth
semester course in American Sign
Language; demonstrate proficiency
through placement examination or other
means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures; show
transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth year high school
course in foreign language; or participate
in a studies abroad program pre-approved
by the college to meet the foreign language
requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (36 credits)
1. Major Core Requirements
1. CRJ 101--Introduction to Criminal Justice I
(3 credits)
2. CRJ 102--Introduction to Criminal Justice II
(3 credits)
3. CRJ 106--Introduction to Corrections OR
4. CRJ 211--Police in America (3 credits)
5. CRJ 222--Criminal Law and Procedure (3
credits)
6. CRJ 301--Research Methods in Criminal
Justice (3 credits)
7. CRJ 444--Criminological Theory (3 credits)
8. CRJ 450R--Seminar in Criminal Justice OR
9. CRJ 451R--Criminal Justice Colloquium (3
credits)
10. CAS 154--Problems of Substance Abuse
and Addiction (3 credits)
11. APST 207--Practical Statistics (3 credits)
12. Three courses (three credits each) from
upper-division criminal justice course
offerings, excluding CRJ 491 or CRJ 499 (9
credits)
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18 credits)
1.
1. Complete any university minor, OR
2. Complete criminal justice related subjects
(approved list of courses available in the
department office.)
5. ELECTIVES (0-24 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (120 credits)
1.
1. Forty-two or more credits must be in
courses numbered 300 or above.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
1. First Year - Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3 credits)
2. MATH* (3 credits)
3. CRJ 101 (3 credits)
4. CAS 154 (3 credits)
5. SPAN 111 (4 credits)
6. TOTAL (16 credits)
7. *NOTE: English and Math course
placement is based on test scores. Please
consult the current course schedule.
2. First Year - Spring Semester
1. ENG 102 (3 credits)
2. CRJ 102 (3 credits)
3. SPAN 112 (4 credits)
4. Core Fine Art (3 credits)
5. *** PSY 101 (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16 credits)
3. Second Year - Fall Semester
1. SPAN 211 (3 credits)
2. CRJ 222 (3 credits)
3. *** SOC 101 (3 credits)
4. CH 201 (3 credits)
5. Core Natural Science A (3-4 credits)
6. TOTAL (15-16 credits)
4. Second Year - Spring Semester
1. SPAN 212 (3 credits)
2. CRJ 106 or CRJ 211 (3 credits)
3. *** COM 113 (3 credits)
4. CH 202 (3 credits)
5. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year - Fall Semester
1. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science B (3 credits)
3. CH 203 (3 credits)
4. **Core Social Science or elective (3 credits)
5. APST 207 (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
6. Third Year - Spring Semester
1. CRJ (300-400 level) (3 credits)
2. ***Related Subject (300-400 level) (3
credits)
3. CRJ 301 (3 credits)
4. Core Capstone (3 credits)
5. Elective (300-400 level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
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7. Fourth Year - Fall Semester
1. CRJ (300-400) (3 credits)
2. CRJ 444 (3 credits)
3. Core Capstone (3 credits)
4. Related Subject (300-400 level) (3 credits)
5. Diversity Course (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
8. Fourth Year - Spring Semester
1. CRJ 450R or CRJ 451R (3 credits)
2. CRJ (300-400 level) (3 credits)
3. ***Related Subject (300-400) (3 credits)
4. Elective (300-400 level) (4 credits)
5. TOTAL (13 credits)
**For students doing a minor in place of the Related Subjects, you must
complete the Core Curriculum Social Science requirement.
***For students completing a minor in place of the Related Subjects,
replace these courses with those needed to complete the minor.
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Access the assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/CriminalJustice_Bachelo
rs_Plan.pdf
PRE-LAW SPECIALIZATION
Students who complete the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice degree in
the pre-law specialization will acquire a contextual foundation of law in
our heterogeneous society and have the opportunity to develop critical
thinking and analysis skills. This curriculum is designed to prepare
student for post-graduate studies in law and related fields.
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-46
credits)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101 .
3. Mathematics (3-5 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
5 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog
2. Recommended:
PSY 101--Introduction to Psychology as
Social Science OR
3. SOC 101--Principles of Sociology (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20 credits)*
1.
1. *Credits vary depending on initial course
placement in foreign language.
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete a fourth
semester course in American Sign
Language; demonstrate proficiency
through placement examination or other
means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures; show
transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth year high school
course in foreign language; or participate
in a studies abroad program pre-approved
by the college to meet the foreign language
requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (54 credits)
1. Major core requirements
1. CRJ 101--Introduction to Criminal Justice I
(3 credits)
2. CRJ 102--Introduction to Criminal Justice II
(3 credits)
3. CRJ 125--Law and Law Schools (1 credit)
4. CRJ 126--Legal Research (1 credit)
5. CRJ 127--Legal Writing (1 credit)
6. CRJ 222--Criminal Law and Procedure (3
credits)
7. CRJ 289--Law and Justice (3 credits)
8. CRJ 301--Research Methods in Criminal
Justice (3 credits)
9. CRJ 320--Courts (3 credits)
10. CRJ 420--Jurisprudence (3 credits)
11. CRJ 450R--Seminar in Criminal Justice OR
12. CRJ 451R--Criminal Justice Colloquium (3
credits)
13. CRJ 479--Feminist Jurisprudence (3 credits)
14. CRJ (300-400) level course, excluding CRJ
491 & CRJ 499 (3 credits)
15. APST 207--Practical Statistics (3 credits)
16. One course from upper-division criminal
justice offerings (Excluding CRJ 491 and
CRJ 499 ) (3 credits)
2. Law and justice related course work (18 credits)
1. Three courses (three credits each) from the
following Philosophy courses:
2. PHIL 102--Critical Thinking (3 credits)
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3. PHIL 453--Topics in Philosophy of Law (3
credits)
4. PHIL 450--Ethical Theory OR
5. PHIL 457--Political Philosophy (3 credits)
6. Three additional courses (three credits
each) from a list of approved related legal
studies courses. List is available in the
department office. (9 credits)
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (NO MINOR REQUIRED)
5. ELECTIVES (0-24 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (120 credits)
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
1. First Year - Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3 credits)
2. Math* (3 credits)
3. CRJ 101 (3 credits)
4. Core Fine Arts (3 credits)
5. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
6. TOTAL (16 credits)
7. NOTE: English and Math course
placement is based on test scores. Please
consult the core curriculum section of the
general catalog or the current course
schedule.
2. First Year - Spring Semester
1. ENG 102 * (3 credits)
2. CRJ 102 (3 credits)
3. Core Natural Science A (3-4 credits)
4. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
5. Core Social Science (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16-17 credits)
3. Second Year - Fall Semester
1. PHIL 102 (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science B (3 credits)
3. CH 201 (3 credits)
4. Foreign Language 211 (3 credits)
5. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
4. Second Year - Spring Semester
1. CRJ 222 (3 credits)
2. CH 202 (3 credits)
3. CRJ 125 , CRJ 126 , and CRJ 127 (3 credits)
4. Foreign Language 212 (3 credits)
5. APST 207 / Alternative stats course (3
credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year - Fall Semester
1. CRJ 289 (3 credits)
2. CH 203 (3 credits)
3. PHIL 453 (3 credits)
4. CRJ 301 (3 credits)
5. Prelaw Related Subject (300-400 level) (3
credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
6. Third Year - Spring Semester
1. CRJ 320 (3 credits)
2. PHIL 450 or PHIL 457 (3 credits)
3. CRJ (300-400) level course, excluding CRJ
491 & CRJ 499 (3 credits)
4. Prelaw Related Subject (300-400 level) (3
credits)
5. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
7. Fourth Year - Fall Semester
1. CRJ 420 (3 credits)
2. CRJ 479 (3 credits)
3. Prelaw Related Subject (300-400 level) (3
credits)
4. Upper Division Elective (300-400 level) (3
credits)
5. Elective (3 credits)
ENGLISH
122A Frandsen Humanities
(775) 784-6689
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
8. Fourth Year - Spring Semester
1. CRJ 450R or CRJ 451R (3 credits)
2. Diversity Course (3 credits)
3. Capstone outside of major (3 credits)
4. Upper Division Elective (300-400 level) (3
credits)
5. Elective (1 credit)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
7. -Minimum 42 credits at 300-440 level
8. -Minimum credits to graduate 120
9. Upper Division Courses: Junior standing
or near completion of the university core
curriculum is required to register for
upper-division criminal justice courses.
These courses are open to majors only.
The Department of English offers programs of study leading to the
degree of bachelor of arts in English, master of arts in English, master of
arts in teaching English, and doctor of philosophy in English. There are
different specializations within each of these degree programs. At the
undergraduate level, these include literature, language and linguistics,
secondary teaching, and writing; at the graduate level, they include
literature, composition and rhetoric, literature and environment, and
language and linguistics. The department also offers an undergraduate
minor in English, capstone courses designed for students from across the
campus, and both literature and writing courses open to non-majors. The
department's programs provide a strong liberal arts education; prepare
students for careers in education, writing, publishing, and public service;
and enable them to compete nationally for admission to graduate
programs in the humanities or professional fields such as law and
communications. For additional information, see the department website:
http://www.unr.edu/cla/engl/main.asp
Bachelor of Arts English Major
Access an assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/English_Bachelors_Plan.
pdf
Literature Specialization
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-46
credit)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
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5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20* credits)
1.
1. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language.
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete a fourth
semester course in American Sign
Language; demonstrate proficiency
through placement examination or other
means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures; show
transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth year high school
course in foreign language; or participate
in a studies abroad program pre-approved
by the college to meet the foreign language
requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS LITERATURE SPECIALIZATION
(39 credits)
1. Major core courses (15 credits)
1. ENG 281--Introduction to Language OR
2. ENG 282--Introduction to Language and
Literary Expression (3 credits)
3. ENG 298--Writing About Literature (3
credits)
4. ENG 303--Introduction to Literary Theory
and Criticism (3 credits)
5. ENG 311 & ENG 312--Transatlantic Survey
I & II (6 credits)
2. Choose one course from the following list (3 credits)
1. ENG 411B--Principles of Modern
Grammar OR
2. ENG 412A--Linguistics OR
3. ENG 413A--Sociolinguistics OR
4. ENG 414A--History of the Language OR
5. ENG 415A--Old English OR
6. ENG 416B--Language and Gender OR
7. ENG 432A--Chaucer OR
8. ENG 440A--Medieval Literature
9. Select 21 credits from the nine groups
listed below. 18 credits must be selected
from Groups III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and
IX. Of these, one course must be in
literature of the period before 1800. ENG
433A and ENG 433B may not be used to
fulfill the pre-1800 requirement. NOTE:
Only one 400-level general capstone in
English may be used toward fulfilling
these requirements.
10. English majors and minors should
complete ENG 298 and ENG 303 before
enrolling in 400-level English courses.
Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise
noted.
11. Group I--Writing and Rhetoric
12. ENG 305 / ENG 306--Fundamentals of
Creative Writing: Fiction I and II
13. ENG 307 / ENG 308--Fundamentals of
Creative Writing: Poetry I and II
14. ENG 400A--Topics in Writing
15. ENG 401B --Advanced Nonfiction
16. ENG 403A / ENG 403B--Advanced
Creative Writing: Fiction I and II
17. ENG 404A / ENG 404B--Advanced
Training in Creative Writing: Poetry
18. ENG 405A--Professional Editing and
Publishing
19. ENG 408B--Tutoring Student Writers
20. ENG 408C--Teaching of Composition
21. ENG 409A--Writing Project (1-5 credits)
22. Group II--Linguistics and ESL
23. ENG 411B--Principles of Modern
Grammar
24. ENG 412A--Linguistics
25. ENG 412B--Applied Linguistics
26. ENG 412D--Introduction to Phonology
27. ENG 413A--Sociolinguistics
28. ENG 413B--Historical Linguistics
29. ENG 414A--History of the English
Language
30. ENG 415A--Old English
31. ENG 415D--Introduction to Old Norse
32. ENG 416B--Language and Gender
33. ENG 492C--Language and Culture
34. Group III--Literary Criticism and Theory
35. ENG 421A--Modern Literary Criticism
36. ENG 422A--Topics in Literary Theory
37. Group IV--Themes
38. ENG 425A--Study of Literary Themes
39. ENG 425B--Topics in Literature
40. ENG 427A--Women and Literature
41. ENG 428A--Children's Literature
42. ENG 429C--Literature of the American
West
43. ENG 495C--African American Literature
44. ENG 497A--Topics in Multicultural
Literature
45. Group V--Authors
46. ENG 430A--Major Figures in British
Literature
47. ENG 432A--Chaucer
48. ENG 433A--Shakespeare: Tragedies and
Histories
49. ENG 433B--Shakespeare: Comedies and
Romances
50. ENG 435A--Milton
51. ENG 436A--Major Figures in American
Literature
52. Group VI--Period
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53. ENG 415A--Old English
54. ENG 431A--Beowulf
55. ENG 440A--Medieval English Literature
56. ENG 441A--The Renaissance
57. ENG 442A--The Seventeenth Century
58. ENG 443B--Restoration and Eighteenth
Century Literature
59. ENG 444A--The Romantic Movement
60. ENG 445A--The Victorian Period
61. ENG 447A--Contemporary British
Literature
62. ENG 449A--British Literature I
63. ENG 449B--British Literature II
64. ENG 450A--Studies in Twentieth Century
Literature
65. ENG 451A--American Literature I
66. ENG 451B--American Literature II
67. ENG 454A--Studies in Contemporary
American Literature
68. Group VII--Genre
69. ENG 461B--Twentieth Century British and
American Poetry
70. ENG 462B--American Poetry
71. ENG 462D--American Poetry, 1865-1945
72. ENG 462E--American Poetry, 1945 to the
Present
73. ENG 464B--Drama Before Shakespeare
74. ENG 465A--Elizabethan and Jacobean
Drama
75. ENG 465B--Restoration and Eighteenth
Century Drama
76. ENG 466B--Modern Drama
77. ENG 468A--Contemporary Drama
78. ENG 470A--The British Novel I
79. ENG 470B--The British Novel II
80. ENG 471C--Twentieth Century British
Fiction
81. ENG 472A--The American Novel I
82. ENG 472B--The American Novel II
83. ENG 475A--American Autobiography
84. ENG 475B--Literary Nonfiction
85. Group VIII--Comparative Literature
86. ENG 480A--Studies in Comparative
Literature
87. ENG 480B--Topics in Comparative
Literature
88. ENG 482A--Literature of the Middle Ages
89. ENG 483A--International Fiction of the
Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
90. ENG 484A--Bible as Literature
91. ENG 486A--Studies in Postcolonial
Literature and Theory
92. Group IX--Culture and Interdisciplinary
93. ENG 490A--Gender and Sexual Identity in
Literature
94. ENG 491A--Major Texts of the
Environmental Movement
95. ENG 492A--Language, Science and Society
96. ENG 492B--Language, Literature and
Culture
97. ENG 492C--Language and Culture
98. ENG 493A--American Ideas
99. ENG 494A--Native American Literature
100. ENG 494B--Literature of Native Americans
and European Americans
101. ENG 497B--Ethnicity, Gender and
American Identity
102. ENG 498A--Internship in English
103. ENG 499A--Independent Study
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-21 credits)
1.
1. The English department accepts any minor
approved by the College of Liberal Arts.
5. ELECTIVES (0-21 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (120 credits)
1.
1. Forty-two or more credits must be in
courses numbered 300 or above.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE FOR ALL ENGLISH (B.A.)
1. First Year -- Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3 credits)
2. MATH* (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
4. Core Social Science (3 credits)
5. Recreation Elective or Music Lesson (1
credit)
6. TOTAL (14-16 credits)
7. *Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
current class schedule.
2. First Year -- Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Composition II* (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science A (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
4. Core Fine Arts (3 credits)
5. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16-18 credits)
3. Second Year -- Fall Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 211 (3 credits)
4. ENG 281--Introduction to Language OR
5. ENG 282--Introduction to Language and
Literary Expression (3 credits)
6. ENG 298--Writing About Literature (3
credits)
7. TOTAL (15 credits)
4. Second Year -- Spring Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Core Diversity (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 212 (3 credits)
4. Minor (100-200 level) (6 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year -- Fall Semester
1. CH 203--American Experiences and
Constitutional Change (3 credits)
2. ENG 303--Introduction to Literary Theory
and Criticism (3 credits)
3. ENG 400-level (6 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
6. Third Year -- Spring Semester
1. ENG 400-level (6 credits)
2. Minor (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Elective (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
7. Fourth Year -- Fall Semester
1. ENG 400-level (6 credits)
2. Capstone Course (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Elective (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
8. Fourth Year -- Spring Semester
1. ENG 400-level. (9 credits)
2. Capstone Course (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. TOTAL (15 credits)
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Bachelor of Arts English Major
Access an assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/English_Bachelors_Plan.
pdf
Language and Linguistics Specialization
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-46
credit)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20* credits)
1.
1. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language.
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete a fourth
semester course in American Sign
Language; demonstrate proficiency
through placement examination or other
means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures; show
transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth year high school
course in foreign language; or participate
in a studies abroad program pre-approved
by the college to meet the foreign language
requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS, LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS
SPECIALIZATION
1.
1. ENG 281--Introduction to Language OR
2. ENG 282--Introduction to Language and
Literary Expression (3 credits)
3. ENG 298--Writing about Literature (3
credits)
4. ENG 303--Introduction to Literary Theory
and Criticism (3 credits)
5. ENG 411B--Principles of Modern
Grammar (3 credits)
6. ENG 412A--Linguistics (3 credits)
7. ENG 412D--Introduction to Phonology (3
credits)
8. ENG 413A--Sociolinguistics (3 credits)
9. ENG 414A--History of the English
Language (3 credits)
10. ENG 415A--Old English (3 credits)
11. Electives (9 credits)
12. Choose from other 400-level courses or an
approved 300-level course. NOTE: Only
one 400-level general capstone in English
may be used toward fulfilling these
requirements.
13. Recommended electives include:
14. ENG 413C--Topics in Linguistics (3 credits)
15. ENG 416B--Language and Gender (3
credits)
16. ENG 431A--Beowulf (3 credits)
17. ENG 432A--Chaucer (3 credits)
18. ENG 440A--Medieval Literature (3 credits)
19. EDRL 471--Language Acquisition
Development & Learning (3 credits)
20. EDRL 473--Methods for Adolescent &
Adult English Language Learners 3
credits)
21. SPA 320R--Phonetics (3 credits)
22. SPA 362--Introduction to Audiology (3
credits) (9 credits)
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-2 1 credits)
1.
1. The English department accepts any minor
approved by the College of Liberal Arts.
5. ELECTIVES (0-24 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (120 credits)
1.
1. Forty-two or more credits must be in
courses numbered 300 or above.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE FOR ALL ENGLISH (B.A.)
1. First Year -- Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3 credits)
2. MATH* (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
4. Core Social Science (3 credits)
5. Recreation Elective or Music Lesson (1
credit)
6. TOTAL (14-16 credits)
7. *Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
current class schedule.
2. First Year -- Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Composition II* (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science A (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
4. Core Fine Arts (3 credits)
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5. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16-18 credits)
3. Second Year -- Fall Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 211 (3 credits)
4. ENG 281--Introduction to Language OR
5. ENG 282--Introduction to Language and
Literary Expression (3 credits)
6. ENG 298--Writing About Literature (3
credits)
7. TOTAL (15 credits)
4. Second Year -- Spring Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Core Diversity (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 212 (3 credits)
4. Minor (100-200 level) (6 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year -- Fall Semester
1. CH 203--American Experience and
Constitutional Change (3 credits)
2. ENG 303--Introduction to Literary Theory
and Criticism (3 credits)
3. ENG 400-level (6 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
6. Third Year -- Spring Semester
1. ENG 400-level (6 credits)
2. Minor (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Elective (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
7. Fourth Year -- Fall Semester
1. ENG 400-level (6 credits)
2. Capstone Course (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Elective (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
8. Fourth Year -- Spring Semester
1. ENG 400-level. (9 credits)
2. Capstone Course (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. TOTAL (15 credits)
Bachelor of Arts English Major
Access an assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/English_Bachelors_Plan.
pdf
Secondary Teaching Specialization
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-46
credit)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20* credits)
1.
1. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language.
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete a fourth
semester course in American Sign
Language; demonstrate proficiency
through placement examination or other
means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures; show
transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth year high school
course in foreign language; or participate
in a studies abroad program pre-approved
by the college to meet the foreign language
requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS, SECONDARY TEACHING
SPECIALIZATION
1. Required courses:
1. ENG 281--Introduction to Language OR
2. ENG 282--Introduction to Language and
Literary Expression (3 credits)
3. ENG 298--Writing About Literature (3
credits)
4. ENG 303--Introduction to Literary Theory
and Criticism (3 credits)
5. EDUC 415--Teaching Writing in Schools (3
credits)
6. ENG 411B--Principles of Modern
Grammar (3 credits)
7. ENG 412A--Linguistics OR
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8. ENG 412B--Applied Linguistics OR
9. ENG 413A--Sociolinguistics OR
10. ENG 414A--History of the English
Language OR
11. ENG 416B--Language and Gender OR
12. ENG 492C--Language and Culture OR
13. ANTH 485-- Language and Culture (3
credits)
14. ENG 433A--Shakespeare: Tragedies and
Histories OR
15. ENG 433B--Shakespeare: Comedies and
Romances (3 credits)
16. ENG 462B--American Poetry OR
17. ENG 472A--The American Novel I OR
18. ENG 472B--The American Novel II OR
19. ENG 493A--American Ideas (3 credits)
20. Additional approved 400-level English
courses (12 credits)
21. NOTE: Only one 400-level general
capstone in English may be used toward
fulfilling these requirements.
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-21 credits)
5. REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE IN SECONDARY
EDUCATION (33 credits)
1.
1. Consult with English advisor for approved
courses.
6. ELECTIVES (0-24 credits)
7. TOTAL CREDITS (120 credits)
1.
1. Forty-two or more credits must be in
courses numbered 300 or above.
8. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE FOR ALL ENGLISH (B.A.)
1. First Year -- Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3 credits)
2. MATH* (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
4. Core Social Science (3 credits)
5. Recreation Elective or Music Lesson (1
credit)
6. TOTAL (14-16 credits)
7. *Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
current class schedule.
2. First Year -- Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Composition II* (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science A (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
4. Core Fine Arts (3 credits)
5. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16-18 credits)
3. Second Year -- Fall Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 211 (3 credits)
4. ENG 281--Introduction to Language OR
5. ENG 282--Introduction to Language and
Literary Expression (3 credits)
6. ENG 298--Writing About Literature (3
credits)
7. TOTAL (15 credits)
4. Second Year -- Spring Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Core Diversity (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 212 (3 credits)
4. Minor (100-200 level) (6 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year -- Fall Semester
1. CH 203--American Experience and
Constitutional Change (3 credits)
2. ENG 303--Introduction to Literary Theory
and Criticism (3 credits)
3. ENG 400-level (6 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
6. Third Year -- Spring Semester
1. ENG 400-level (6 credits)
2. Minor (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Elective (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
7. Fourth Year -- Fall Semester
1. ENG 400-level (6 credits)
2. Capstone Course (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Elective (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
8. Fourth Year -- Spring Semester
1. ENG 400-level. (9 credits)
2. Capstone Course (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. TOTAL (15 credits)
Bachelor of Arts English Major
Access an assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/English_Bachelors_Plan.
pdf
Writing Specialization
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-46
credit)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
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9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20* credits)
1.
1. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language.
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete a fourth
semester course in American Sign
Language; demonstrate proficiency
through placement examination or other
means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures; show
transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth year high school
course in foreign language; or participate
in a studies abroad program pre-approved
by the college to meet the foreign language
requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS WRITING SPECIALIZATION (36
credits)
1. Required courses:
1. ENG 281--Introduction to Language OR
2. ENG 282--Introduction to Language and
Literary Expression (3 credits)
3. ENG 298--Writing About Literature (3
credits)
4. ENG 303--Introduction to Literary Theory
and Criticism (3 credits)
5. ENG 401B--Advanced Nonfiction (3
credits)
2. Four three-credit courses selected from the
following:
1. ENG 301R--Understanding Argument
2. ENG 305--Fundamentals of Creative
Writing: Fiction I
3. ENG 306--Fundamentals of Creative
Writing: Fiction II
4. ENG 307--Fundamentals of Creative
Writing: Poetry I
5. ENG 308--Fundamentals of Creative
Writing: Poetry II
6. ENG 333--Professional Communications
7. ENG 400A--Topics in Writing
8. ENG 400B--Topics in Professional Writing
9. ENG 403A--Advanced Creative Writing:
Fiction I
10. ENG 403B--Advanced Creative Writing:
Fiction II
11. ENG 404A--Advanced Creative Writing:
Poetry I
12. ENG 404B--Advanced Creative Writing:
Poetry II
13. ENG 405A--Professional Editing and
Publishing
14. ENG 406A--Document Design
15. ENG 407B--Fundamentals of Technical
Writing
16. ENG 408B--Tutoring Student Writers
17. ENG 408C--Teaching of Composition
18. ENG 409A--Writing Project
19. ENG 409C--Contemporary Rhetorical
Theory and Criticism
20. ENG 475A--American Autobiography
21. ENG 475B--Literary Nonfiction
22. JOUR 418--Magazine Writing (12 credits)
3. Additional approved 400-level English courses
1. (Students may take as many as 12 credits
in creative writing in this specialization, as
long as they are not all in one genre.)
2. NOTE: Only one 400-level general
capstone in English may be used toward
fulfilling these requirements.
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-21 credits)
5. ELECTIVES (0-24 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (120 credits)
1.
1. Forty-two or more credits must be in
courses numbered 300 or above.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE FOR ALL ENGLISH (B.A.)
1. First Year -- Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3 credits)
2. MATH* (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
4. Core Social Science (3 credits)
5. Recreation Elective or Music Lesson (1
credit)
6. TOTAL (14-16 credits)
7. *Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
current class schedule.
2. First Year -- Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Composition II* (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science A (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
4. Core Fine Arts (3 credits)
5. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16-18 credits)
3. Second Year -- Fall Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 211 (3 credits)
4. ENG 281--Introduction to Language OR
5. ENG 282--Introduction to Language and
Literary Expression (3 credits)
6. ENG 298--Writing About Literature (3
credits)
7. TOTAL (15 credits)
4. Second Year -- Spring Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Core Diversity (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 212 (3 credits)
4. Minor (100-200 level) (6 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year -- Fall Semester
1. CH 203--American Experience and
Constitutional Change (3 credits)
2. ENG 303--Introduction to Literary Theory
and Criticism (3 credits)
3. ENG 400-level (6 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
6. Third Year -- Spring Semester
1. ENG 400-level (6 credits)
2. Minor (3 credits)
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Minor in English
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Elective (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
7. Fourth Year -- Fall Semester
1. ENG 400-level (6 credits)
2. Capstone Course (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Elective (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
8. Fourth Year -- Spring Semester
1. ENG 400-level. (9 credits)
2. Capstone Course (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. TOTAL (15 credits)
In general, students will not be allowed to major AND minor in English.
However, certain exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. These
must be officially approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies in
English, in accordance with the following strictly predetermined list of
combinations.
The minors the department offers can be grouped into "English" (all
literature and writing) and "Linguistics" (Language and Linguistics and
TESOL). Students may combine a major/minor in "English" and
"Linguistics," but cannot combine majors/minors from within either of
these groups.
Students cannot apply any courses fulfilling major requirements toward
the minor. Instead, they must complete 18 credits of additional upperdivision
electives in English (21 credits for both the Literature and the
Literature and the Environment minors) for their minor.
1. DRAMATIC LITERATURE (18 credits)
1. Required Courses:
1. THTR 210--Theatre: A Cultural Context (3
credits)
2. ENG 298--Writing About Literature (3
credits)
3. ENG 433A--Shakespeare: Tragedies and
Histories
OR
4. ENG 433B--Shakespeare: Comedies and
Romances
2. At least three courses from the following: (9 credits)
1. ENG 433A--Shakespeare: Tragedies and
Histories (if not taken to satisfy #3 above)
2. ENG 433B--Shakespeare: Comedies and
Romances (if not taken to satisfy #3 above)
3. ENG 464B--Drama Before Shakespeare
4. ENG 465A--Elizabethan and Jacobean
Drama
5. ENG 465B--Restoration and Eighteenth
Century Drama
6. ENG 466B--Modern Drama
7. ENG 468A--Contemporary Drama
When the subject matter is drama or
dramatists:
8. ENG 425A--Study of Literary Themes
9. ENG 425B--Topics in Literature
10. ENG 430A--Major Figures in British
Literature
11. ENG 436A--Major Figures in American
Literature
2. LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS (18 credits)
1. Required:
1. ENG 412A--Linguistics (3 credits)
2. Linguistics Core:
1. Choose two from the following (6 credits)
2. ENG 411B--Principles of Modern
Grammar
3. ENG 412D--Introduction to Phonology
4. ENG 415A--Old English
3. Electives (9 credits)
Take one course from each of the following three
groups:
1. LINGUISTIC
2. EDRL 471--Language Acquisition
Development & Learning
3. EDRL 473--Methods for Adolescent &
Adult English Language Learners
4. EDRL 490--Teaching Spanish Speakers in
American ESL Settings
5. ENG 411B--Principles of Modern
Grammar*
6. ENG 412D--Introduction to Phonology*
7. ENG 413C--Topics in Linguistics
8. FREN 312--French Phonetics
9. SPAN 312--Spanish Phonetics and
Phonology
10. SPA 320 R--Phonetics
11. SPA 362--Introduction to Audiology
12. SOCIOLINGUISTIC
13. ENG 413A--Sociolinguistics
14. ENG 416B--Language and Gender
15. ENG 492C--Language and Culture
16. HISTORICAL LINGUISTICS
17. ENG 414A--History of the English
Language
18. ENG 415A--Old English*
19. ENG 431A--Beowulf
20. ENG 432A--Chaucer
21. ENG 440A--Medieval English Literature
*If not taken to satisfy the Linguistics Core above.
1. LITERATURE --21 credits
1. Required Courses
1. ENG 282--Introduction to Language and
Literary Expression (3 credits)
2. ENG 298--Writing About Literature (3
credits)
3. ENG 303--Introduction to Literary Theory
and Criticism (3 credits)
4. ENG 311 & ENG 312--Transatlantic Survey
I & II (6 credits)
5. Select TWO courses (three credits each)
from two of the following 400-level
groups: (6 credits)
2. Group III--Literary Criticism and Theory
1. ENG 421A--Modern Literary Criticis
2. ENG 422A--Topics in Literary Theory
3. Group IV--Themes
1. ENG 425A--Study of Literary Themes
2. ENG 425B--Topics in Literature
3. ENG 427A--Women and Literature
4. ENG 428A--Children's Literature
5. ENG 429C--Literature of the American
West
6. ENG 495C--African American Literature
7. ENG 497A--Topics in Multi-Cultural
Literature
4. Group V--Authors
1. ENG 430A--Major Figures in British
Literature
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2. ENG 432A--Chaucer (Chaucer credits)
3. ENG 433A--Shakespeare: Tragedies and
Histories
4. ENG 433B--Shakespeare: Comedies and
Romances
5. ENG 435A--Milton (Milton credits)
6. ENG 436A--Major Figures in American
Literature
5. Group VI--Period
1. ENG 415A--Old English
2. ENG 431A--Beowulf (Beowulf credits)
3. ENG 440A--Medieval English Literature
4. ENG 441A--The Renaissance
5. ENG 442A--The Seventeenth Century
6. ENG 443B--Restoration and Eighteenth
Century Literature
7. ENG 444A--The Romantic Movement
8. ENG 445A--The Victorian Period
9. ENG 447A--Contemporary British
Literature
10. ENG 449A--British Literature I
11. ENG 449B--British Literature II
12. ENG 450A--Studies in Twentieth Century
Literature
13. ENG 451A--American Literature I
14. ENG 451B--American Literature II
15. ENG 454A--Studies in Contemporary
American Literature
6. Group VII--Genre
1. ENG 461B--Twentieth Century British and
American Poetry
2. ENG 462B--American Poetry
3. ENG 462D--American Poetry, 1865-1945
4. ENG 462E--American Poetry, 1945-present
5. ENG 464B--Drama Before Shakespeare
6. ENG 465A--Elizabethan and Jacobean
Drama
7. ENG 465B--Restoration and Eighteenth
Century Drama
8. ENG 466B--Modern Drama
9. ENG 468A--Contemporary Drama
10. ENG 470A--The British Novel I
11. ENG 470B--The British Novel II
12. ENG 471C--Twentieth Century British
Fiction
13. ENG 472A--The American Novel I
14. ENG 472B--The American Novel II
15. ENG 475A--American Autobiography
16. ENG 475B--Literary Nonfiction
7. Group VIII--Comparative Literature
1. ENG 480A--Studies in Comparative
Literature
2. ENG 480B--Topics in Comparative
Literature
3. ENG 482A--Literature of the Middle Ages
4. ENG 483A--International Fiction of the
Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
5. ENG 484A--Bible as Literature
6. ENG 486A--Studies in Postcolonial
Literature and Theory
8. Group IX--Culture and Interdisciplinary
1. ENG 490A--Gender and Sexual Identity in
Literature
2. ENG 491A--Major Texts of the
Environmental
3. ENG 492A--Language, Science and Society
4. ENG 492B--Language, Literature and
Culture
5. ENG 493A--American Ideas
6. ENG 494A--Native American Literature
7. ENG 494B--Literature of Native Americans
and European Americans Movement
8. ENG 497B--Ethnicity, Gender and
American Identity
9. ENG 498A--Internship in English
10. ENG 499A--Independent Study
2. LITERATURE AND ENVIRONMENT-- 21 credit
1. Required Courses (12 credits)
1. ENG 265--Nature in Literature (3 credits)
2. ENG 298--Writing About Literature (3
credits)
3. ENG 303--Introduction to Literary Theory
and Criticism (3 credits)
4. ENG 491A--Major Texts of the
Environmental Movement (3 credits)
2. Electives (9 credits)
1. Choose three from the following list:
2. ENG 429C--Literature of the American
West (3 credits)
3. ENG 444A--The Romantic Movement (3
credits)
4. ENG 475B--Literary Nonfiction (3 credits)
5. ENG 492A--Language, Science, and
Society (3 credits)
6. ENG 494A--Native American Literature (3
credits)
(Other courses may be substituted when the topic is appropriate and
with the prior approval of the advisor in English.)
1. TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)--
18 credits
1.
1. ENG 411B--Principles of Modern
Grammar (3 credits)
2. ENG 412A--Linguistics (3 credits)
3. ENG 412D--Introduction to Phonology (3
credits)
4. EDRL 471--Language Acquisition,
Development & Learning OR
5. EDRL 472--Methods for Elementary
English Language Learners (3 credits)
6. EDRL 473--Methods for Adolescents and
Adult English Language Learners (3
credits)
7. EDRL 490--Teaching Spanish Speakers in
American ESL Settings OR EDRL 475--
Assessment and Evaluation:
English Language Learners (3 credits)
WRITING (18 credits)
NOTE : This minor specialization does not
lead to a Nevada Teaching License and
cannot be used as an endorsement to an
existing Nevada Teaching License. Please
see an advisor in the College of Education
for specific endorsement requirements.
1. English Core: (6 credits)
1. ENG 281--Introduction to Language OR
2. ENG 282--Introduction to Language and Literary
Expression (3 credits)
3. ENG 298--Writing About Literature (3 credits)
2. Select at least four courses from the following: (12 credits)
1. ENG 301R--Understanding Argument
2. ENG 305 - ENG 306--Fundamentals of Creative
Writing: Fiction I and II
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3. ENG 307 - ENG 308--Fundamentals of Creative
Writing: Poetry I and II
4. ENG 333--Professional Communications
5. ENG 400A--Topics in English
6. ENG 400B--Topics in Professional Writing
7. ENG 401B--Advanced Nonfiction
8. ENG 403A- ENG 403B--Advanced Creative Writing:
Fiction I and II
9. ENG 404A- ENG 404B--Advanced Creative Writing:
Poetry I and II
10. ENG 405A--Professional Editing and Publishing
11. ENG 406A--Document Design
12. ENG 407B--Fundamentals of Technical Writing
13. ENG 408B--Tutoring Student Writers
14. ENG 408C--Teaching of Composition
15. ENG 409A--Writing Project
16. ENG 409C--Contemporary Rhetorical Theory and
Criticism
17. ENG 475A--American Autobiography
18. ENG 475B--Literary Nonfiction
19. JOUR 418--Magazine Writing (12 credits)
Ethnic Studies Minor (18 credits)
http://www.unr.edu/cla/gri/ethnicstudies.html
A minor in ethnic studies is offered through the Gender, Race and
Identity Program housed within the College of Liberal Arts. Designed to
increase students' awareness of ethnic and racial issues, domestically and
globally, the program examines the experiences and contributions of a
wide range of peoples, societies and cultures. The curriculum allows for a
focus on issues of ethnicity and race, either domestically or globally.
Students enrolled in the Ethnic Studies minor will be required to
complete 18 credits. At least 9 credits must be in upper-divison (300-400
level) courses. All courses in the minor curriculum are three credits each.
Students interested in pursuing a minor in Ethnic Studies should contact
the chair or a faculty member of the Ethnic Studies Board for advisement.
Course requirements:
1. Basic Competencies (6 credits)
1. Choose two courses from two different disciplines
listed below (all are three credits):
1. CRJ 380--Diversity and Multiculturalism in
Community Policing
2. CRJ 427--Struggle for Justice
3. ETS 307--Topics in Race and Racism
4. GEOG 464--Race, Gender and the
Environment
5. HIST 479--Race and Ethnicity in American
History
6. PSC 353--Identity Politics in the United
States
7. PSY 431--Psychological Aspects of Racial
Differences
8. SOC 379--Ethnic and Race Relations
SOC 490--Class, Race and Gender
WMST 461--White Identity, Race and
Racism
2. Comparative (6 credits)
1. Choose two courses from the following (all are three
credits):
1. ANTH 201--Peoples and Cultures of the
World
ENG 345--Literature of Ethnic Minorities
in the U.S.
ENG 497B--Ethnicity, Gender and
American Identity
FLL 470--Literature and Multiculturalism
GEOG 460--Ethnic Geography
HDFS 438--Children and Families in a
Multiethnic Society
MUS 431--Exploring World Music
3. Students choose six additional credits from the following.
1.
1. These courses may be in the same field of
concentration. Students may propose
substitution courses with Board approval.
Substitution courses may be new or
temporary classes that meet the minor's
criteria.
2. Native American
1. ANTH 345--American Indian Art
ANTH 400A--Indians of North America
ANTH 400B--Indians of the Great Basin
ANTH 400E / ENG 494A--Native
American Literature
ENG 494B--Literature of Native Americans
and European Americans
ETS 280--Native American Identities and
Culture
HIST 418--History of U.S.-American Indian
Relations
3. Latino
1. ANTH 401A--Contemporary Latin
American Society
FLL 450--Hispanic Women's Literature in
Translation
GEOG 476--Latin America
HIST 227--Introduction to Latin American
History and Culture I
HIST 228--Introduction to Latin American
History and Culture II
HIST 320--Hispanic Culture in the United
States
HIST 344R--Andean Ethnohistory
HIST 345R--The History of Society and
Culture in Brazil
HIST 347--History of Mexico
HIST 439--Religion and Society in Latin
America
HIST 442--Women in Latin America
PSC 407E--Political Systems of Latin
America
SPAN 222--Hispanic-America and Its
Culture
4. African Diaspora
1. ANTH 401C--People and Cultures of
Africa
HIST 230--History of Africa I
HIST 293--Introduction to African
American History
HIST 340--Modern African Diaspora and
Popular Cultures
HIST 433A--The African American
Freedom Struggle after 1865
HIST 477--Culture and Society in Modern
Africa
5. Asian
1. ANTH 401D--People and Cultures of
Southeast Asia
CHI 221--China and Its Culture
ECON 461--Chinese Economy
HIST 211--History of East Asia I
HIST 212--History of East Asia II
HIST 450A--Modern Chinese History
JPN 221--Japan and Its Culture
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PSC 407B--Political Systems of East Asia
PSC 407F--Political Systems of China
FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
241 Edmund J Cain Hall
(775) 784-6055
The Foreign Languages and Literatures Department offers courses of
study leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts with majors in French and
Spanish language and literature, and Master of Arts with a major in
Foreign Languages and Literatures. In addition, the department offers
courses in Chinese, German, Italian, and Japanese.
The courses help fulfill requirements toward a liberal arts degree, and are
also designed to assist prospective language teachers as they increase
their skills. Students who complete the degree program also gain training
for other careers requiring language skills and cultural knowledge.
Within the major program, students may emphasize the study of
language or literature, although they must include each study emphasis
in their coursework.
Foreign-born students may not enroll in lower-division classes in their
native language. Native speakers of languages other than English are
encouraged to consult with the department chair for special advising on
remedial study or advanced work.
Foreign Language Requirement
The College of Liberal Arts, the School of Journalism and a few
departments in other colleges have a foreign language requirement. In
the College of Liberal Arts, students may meet the requirement by
completing course numbers 209, 212 or 227 or equivalents in any
language. Second-year students have a choice of a total skills sequence
(listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing) or a sequence that
stresses reading; Spanish students may fulfill the requirement by
completing Spanish 227, a course for heritage speakers.
Secondary School Teacher Licensure
Students in the College of Liberal Arts who are majoring in a foreign
language may be licensed to teach in middle and high schools by taking a
prescribed number of courses in the College of Education. This includes
27 credits of professional education courses and 12 credits of internship
(supervised student teaching) taken at the graduate level.
The teaching major consists of 30 credits in one language, all of which
must be upper-division except for required courses in culture and
civilization. French majors must take FREN 221 , FREN 312 , FREN 305 ,
FREN 306 , FREN 309R (three credits), FREN 341 , and FREN 342 , or
approved equivalents. Spanish majors must take SPAN 221 or SPAN 222
, SPAN 312 , SPAN 305 , SPAN 306 , SPAN 309 (three credits), SPAN 350 ,
SPAN 353 or SPAN 354 or SPAN 355 or SPAN 356 , SPAN 357 , and
SPAN 410R , or approved equivalent. The department strongly
recommends a teaching minor in a second foreign language.
The teaching minor in a foreign language is also available to students who
are working for a teaching major in another subject. It consists of 20
credits in the language of the minor with at least 10 credits earned for
upper-division work. Most of the credit requirements are prescribed.
Laboratory Facilities
The department's Foreign Language Multimedia Facility located in EJCH
250, is equipped with multimedia computers and interactive language
learning software. Some of the department's courses are held entirely in
this facility, others use it for testing and to supplement regular course
work. Students who are enrolled in any of the department's courses and
who wish to improve their foreign language skills may use the facility
individually during hours scheduled for that purpose.
Bachelor of Arts Majors in French or Spanish
Access assessment plans for these programs at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/French_Bachelors_Plan.
pdf
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/Spanish_Bachelors_Plan
.pdf
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-43
credit)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20* credits)
1.
1. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language.
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete a fourth
semester course in American Sign
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Language; demonstrate proficiency
through placement examination or other
means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures; show
transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth year high school
course in foreign language; or participate
in a studies abroad program pre-approved
by the college to meet the foreign language
requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (30 credits)
1.
1. In the major interest subject (French or
Spanish), 30 credits are required, all of
which must be 300-level or above, except
for required course in French culture and
civilization. Twelve of the 30 required
credits must be completed on the
University of Nevada, Reno campus.
2. French majors must take:
1. FREN 221--France and Its Culture (3
credits)
2. FREN 305 & FREN 306--French
Composition I and II (6 credits)
3. FREN 309R--French Conversation (3
credits)
4. FREN 341--Introduction to the History of
French Literature I (3 credits)
5. FREN 342--Introduction to the History of
French Literature II (3 credits)
3. Spanish majors must take:
1. SPAN 305 & SPAN 306--Spanish
Composition I and II (6 credits
2. SPAN 350--Introduction to the Study of
Hispanic Literature (3 credits)
3.
Choose one of the following (3 credits):
4. SPAN 321--Spanish Culture and
Civilization
5. SPAN 322--Spanish American Culture and
Civilization
6. SPAN 323--Chicano/U.S. Latino Culture
7.
Choose two of the following (6 credits):
8. SPAN 353--Masterworks of Spanish
Peninsular Literature to 1700
9. SPAN 354--Masterworks of Spanish
Peninsular Literature, 1700-Present
10. SPAN 355--Masterworks of Spanish
American Literature to 1850
11. SPAN 356--Masterworks of Spanish
American Literature 1850-Present
12. SPAN 357--Masterworks of Chicano/U.S.
Latino Literature
13.
SPAN 400 or above in literature (6 credits)
14. SPAN 300 or above (6 credits)
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-21 credits)
1.
1. The Foreign Languages and Literatures
Department accepts any minor approved
by the College of Liberal Arts.
5. ELECTIVES (6-30 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (120 credits)
1.
1. Forty-two or more credits must be in
courses numbered 300 or above.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULES - French Major
1. First Year--Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3 credits)
2. MATH* (3-5 credits)
3. FREN 111 (4 credits)
4. Core Social Science (3 credits)
5. Elective (1 credit)
6. TOTAL (14-16 credits)
7. *Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
current class schedule for placement
information.
2. First Year--Spring Semester
1. ENG 102* (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. FREN 112 (4 credits)
4. Core Fine Arts (3 credits)
5. Elective (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16 credits)
3. Second Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 201 (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science A (3-5 credits)
3. FREN 211 (3 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
5. Elective (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15-17 credits)
4. Second Year--Spring Semester
1. CH 202 (3 credits)
2. Core Diversity Course (100-200 level) (3
credits)
3. FREN 212 (3 credits)
4. Minor (100-200 level) (3 credits)
5. Elective (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 203 (3 credits)
2. FREN 305 (3 credits)
3. FREN 309 (3 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
5. Minor (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
6. Third Year--Spring Semester
1. FREN 306 (3 credits)
2. FREN 221 (3 credits)
3. FREN 341 (3 credits)
4. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
5. Minor (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
7. Fourth Year--Fall Semester
1. FREN 342 (3 credits)
2. FREN 312 , FREN 315 , or FREN 316 (3
credits)
3. French Elective (400 level) (3 credits)
4. Capstone Course (3 credits)
5. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (18 credits)
8. Fourth Year--Spring Semester
1. FREN 312 , FREN 315 , or FREN 316 (3
credits)
2. French Elective (400 level) (3 credits)
3. Capstone Course (3 credits)
4. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
5. Elective (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
8. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE - Spanish Major
1. First Year--Fall Semester
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1. ENG* (3 credits)
2. MATH* (3-5 credits
3. SPAN 111 (4 credits)
4. Core Social Science (3 credits)
5. Elective (1 credit)
6. TOTAL (14-16 credits)
7. *Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
Core Curriculum section of the general
course catalog.
2. First Year--Spring Semester
1. ENG 102 * (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. SPAN 112 (4 credits)
4. Core Fine Arts (3 credits)
5. Elective (100-200 level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16 credits)
3. Second Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 201 (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science A (3-5 credits)
3. SPAN 211 (3 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
5. Elective (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15-16 credits)
4. Second Year--Spring Semester
1. CH 202 (3 credits)
2. Core Diversity Course (100-200 level) (3
credits)
3. SPAN 212 (3 credits)
4. Elective (3 credits)
5. Minor (100-200 level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 203 (3 credits)
2. SPAN 305 (3 credits)
3. SPAN 350 (3 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
5. Minor (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
6. Third Year--Spring Semester
1. SPAN 306 (3 credits)
2. SPAN 354 , SPAN 356 , or SPAN 357 (3
credits)
3. SPAN 321 , SPAN 322 , or SPAN 323 (3
credits)
4. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
5. Minor (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
7. Fourth Year--Fall Semester
1. SPAN 353 , SPAN 355 , or SPAN 357 (3
credits)
2. SPAN Elective (300-400 level) (3 credits)
3. Capstone Course (3 credits)
4. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
5. Elective (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
8. Fourth Year--Spring Semester
1. SPAN Literature Course (400-level) (3
credits)
2. SPAN Literature Course (400-level) (3
credits)
3. SPAN Elective (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Capstone Course (3 credits)
5. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
Minors in Foreign Languages and Literatures (20-21 credits)
French, Japanese, Spanish, Spanish Translation
For students majoring in a foreign language, the department strongly
recommends a minor in a second foreign language. Students majoring in
a foreign language or in another field may minor in foreign languages
and literatures by completing one of the following:
For a Japanese minor, 20 credits are required, 14 of which must be
numbered 300 or above. For a French or Spanish minor, 21 credits are
required. For French 15 credits must be numbered 300 or above and for
Spanish 18 credits must be numbered 300 or above. Students majoring in
Spanish may minor in Spanish Translation, but they cannot apply more
than 9 of the 20 credits completed for the minor to the major. Six of the
credits for these minors must be completed on the University of Nevada,
Reno campus.
For a minor in Japanese Studies, see the Interdisciplinary and Special
Programs section of this catalog.
1. French minor (21 credits)
1.
1. FREN 212--Second-Year French II (3
credits)
2. FREN 221--France and Its Culture (3
credits)
3. FREN 305 & FREN 306--French
Composition I and II (6 credits)
4. FREN 309R--French Conversation (3
credits)
5. French courses numbered 300 or above (6
credits)
2. Spanish minor (21 credit)
1.
1. SPAN 212--Second-Year Spanish OR
2. SPAN 227--Spanish for Heritage Speakers
(3 credits)
3.
Choose one of the following
4. SPAN 321--Spanish Culture and
Civilization
5. SPAN 322--Spanish American Culture and
Civilization
6. SPAN 323--Chicano/U.S. Latino Culture (3
credits)
7.
SPAN 305 & SPAN 306--Spanish
Composition I and II (6 credits)
8. SPAN 350--Introduction to the Study of
Hispanic Literature (3 credits)
9. Spanish courses numbered 300 or above (6
credits)
3. Spanish Translation
1.
1. Translation Component
2. SPAN 315--Introduction to Translation (3
credits)
3. SPAN 412--Advanced Translation (3
credits)
4. SPAN 422--Special Problems in
Translation (3 credits)
5.
Language/Linguistics Component (5
credits)
6. SPAN 400--Practicum in Spanish in the
Community (2 credits)
7.
Choose one of the following:
8. SPAN 410R--Advanced Spanish Grammar
and Composition I (3 credits)
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9. SPAN 441--Seminar in Linguistic Studies
(3 credits)
10.
Culture Component
11. SPAN 350--Introduction to the Study of
Hispanic Literature 93 credits)
12.
Choose one of the following:
13. SPAN 321--Spanish Culture and
Civilization (3 credits)
14. SPAN 322--Spanish American Culture and
Civilization (3 credits)
15. SPAN 323--Chicano/US Latino Culture (3
credits)
4. Secondary School Teaching Candidates
5. Coursework should include all the courses in education
required by the College of Education, usually 20 credits. The
teaching major must include an approved course in linguistics.
A teaching minor in a second foreign language is strongly
recommended, consisting of 20 to 26 credits (at least 10 credits
at the upper-division level), and must include course numbers
305-306. (6 credits)
HISTORY
243 Mack Social Science
(775) 784-6855
The department of history offers courses leading to the degrees of
bachelor of arts, master of arts and doctor of philosophy.
Bachelor of Arts History Major
Access an assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/History_Bachelors_Plan.
pdf
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-46
credits)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog.
(3-6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter of this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
2. Unless otherwise published in Board of
Regent's articulation agreements, HIST 105
and HIST 106 may not be substituted for
CH 201 and CH 202 respectively.
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20* credits)
1.
1. * Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language.
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete a fourth
semester course in American Sign
Language; demonstrate proficiency
through placement examination or other
means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures; show
transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth year high school
course in foreign language; or participate
in a studies abroad program pre-approved
by the college to meet the foreign language
requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (36 credits)
1.
1. Majors in history must complete at least
eighteen credit hours in the field of history
within the Nevada System of Higher
Education (NSHE). Twenty-four credits
(which include the required courses HIST
300 and HIST 499 ) must be at the 300-level
or above.
Of the major's 36 credits, a minimum of 6
credits must be chosen from any of the
following history survey courses in
consultation with the undergraduate
advisor. HIST 101 , HIST 102 , HIST 105 ,
HIST 106 (6 credits)
At least six credits must be selected from
non-US and non-European courses.
General fields of ancient ( HIST 371 ),
African, Asian, Middle Eastern or Latin
American history (6 credits)
Majors are required to complete HIST 300
(Historical Writing and Research) and to
submit a senior project. The project must
be completed as part of HIST 499 (Senior
Seminar in History). HIST 300 is a
prerequisite for HIST 499 , and both HIST
300 and HIST 499 must receive a grade of
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"C" or better (6 credits)
At least eighteen additional elective credits
may be chosen from anywhere in the
curriculum as long as the department's
minimum requirement for twenty-four
credits at the 300-level and above is
satisfied (18 credits)
Only 100-level correspondence, continuing
education or distance education courses
will be accepted in fulfillment of major or
minor requirements.
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-21 credits)
1.
1. The history department accepts any minor
approved by the College of Liberal Arts.
5. ELECTIVES (0-24 credits)
1.
1. Consult a history advisor for appropriate
courses.
6. TOTAL CREDITS (120 credits)
1.
1. Forty-two or more credits must be in
courses numbered 300 or above.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
1. First Year - Fall Semester
1. ENG * (3 credits)
2. MATH * (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
4. Core Social Science (3 credits)
5. 1st from HIST 101, HIST 102, HIST
105, HIST 106 (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16-18 credits)
7. *Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
class schedule for placement information.
2. First Year - Spring Semester
1. ENG 102 * (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science A (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
4. Core Fine Arts (3 credits)
5. 2nd from HIST 101 , HIST 102 , HIST 105 ,
HIST 106 (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16-18 credits)
3. Second Year - Fall Semester
1. CH 201 (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science B (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 211 (3 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
5. Minor (100-200 level)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
4. Second Year - Spring Semester
1. CH 202 (3 credits)
2. Foreign Language 212 (3 credits)
3. Minor (100-200 level) (3 credits)
4. HIST Non-US/Non-European (3 credits)
5. Core Diversity (100-200 level)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year - Fall Semester
1. CH 203 (3 credits)
2. HIST 300 (3 credits)
3. HIST Non-US/Non-European (3 credits)
4. HIST elective (300-400 level) (6 credits)
5. College Breadth Requirement (300-400
level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (18 credits)
6. Third Year - Spring Semester
1. General electives (3 credits)
2. HIST electives (300-400 level) (6 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. TOTAL (12 credits)
7. Fourth Year - Fall Semester
1. HIST 499 (3 credits)
2. General electives (3 credits)
3. Capstone course (3 credits)
4. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (12 credits)
8. Fourth Year - Spring Semester
1. HIST electives (300-400 level) (6 credits)
2. General elective (1 credits)
3. Capstone course (3 credits)
4. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
5. Minor (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16 credits)
Minors in History (18-21 credits)
Students majoring in another field may minor in history by completing
one of the following interest subjects:
1. Minor Interest Subject (General History) (21 credits)
1. HIST 101 - HIST 102--United States OR
2. HIST 105 - HIST 106--European
Civilization (6 credits)
3. Fifteen additional credits in courses
numbered 300-level and above from
American History (6 credits),
European History (6 credits), and World
History (3 credits) (15 credits)
NOTE: One 3 credit 200-level class may be
substituted for one 300-level class with
approval of the history advisor.
2. Minor Interest Subject (American History) (18
credits)
1. HIST 101 - HIST 102--United States (6
credits)
2. Twelve additional credits in American
history courses numbered 200 and above
(nine credits of which must be 300 and
above) (12 credits)
3. Minor Interest Subject (European History) (18
credits)
1. HIST 105 - HIST 106--European
Civilization (6 credits)
2. Twelve additional credits in European
history courses numbered 200 and above
(nine of which must be 300 and above) (12
credits)
4. Minor Interest Subject (World History) (18 credits)
1. HIST 105--European Civilization (3 credits)
2. Fifteen additional credits from African,
Latin American, Far Eastern, Middle
Eastern or ancient history courses
numbered 200 and above (nine of which
must be 300 or above) (15 credits)
Holocaust, Genocide & Peace Studies Minor (18 credits)
124 Mack Social Science
An 18-credit minor program in Holocaust, Genocide & Peace Studies
(HGPS) is offered through the Gender, Race and Identity Program
housed within the College of Liberal Arts.
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The minor program in HGPS is designed to connect ideas and
experiences by focusing on social, historical, philosophical, political,
cultural and ethical issues in a wide variety of disciplines. Students are
challenged to think critically and to examine the assumptions concerning
issues of Holocaust, genocide and peace. All courses will have a strong
writing and communications component. Specifically, courses in this
minor will increase students' understanding of the following:
• How prejudice, hatred, and dehumanization policies originate
and manifest themselves
• How such patterns become rationalized within individuals and
in society
• How major social confrontations, conflicts, mass destructions,
and genocides develop
• How to explore ways to resolve conflict
• How to nurture peaceful social and political relationships and
encourage ethical decision-making
Students enrolled in the minor program will be required to complete 18
credit hours:
• Nine of these credits must be completed in the required "core"
courses.
• Nine further credits must come from additional courses and
special topics as specified below.
• Students are strongly encouraged to complete a senior
thesis/project (3+0) (3 credits) in one of the participating
departments or under the supervision of the Holocaust,
Genocide & Peace Studies program advisor by using the
independent studies option.
1.
1. Required Core Courses (9 credits):
1. HGPS 201--Concepts in Holocaust,
Genocide & Peace Studies (3 credits)
2. PSC 405I--Holocaust and Genocide (3
credits)
3. One additional course chosen in
consultation with HGPS program advisor
(3 credits).
2. Electives:
1. Students are to choose one three-credit
course in each of the following categories.
That choice will be modified if a student
chooses a senior thesis project.
3. Group A
1. Origination, manifestation and
rationalization of prejudice, hatred and
dehumanization (3 credits)
2. CRJ 479--Feminist Jurisprudence: Violence
Against Women
3. CRJ 481--Terrorism, Theory and Response
4. HIST 387--Western War and Modern
Societies
5. PSC 405G/605G--International Conflict
6. PSC 407Q/607Q--Political Violence and
Terrorism
7. SOC 379--Ethnic and Race Relations
8. SOC 409/609--Gendered Violence
9. SOC 483--Family Violence
4. Group B
1. Examples of major social confrontations,
conflicts, mass destructions, and genocides
(3 credits)
2. ANTH 477 / 677--War, Occupation and
Memory in the Basque Country
3. ART 476R--Propagandistic Art: 1925-1945,
4. ENG 486A / 686A--Studies in Postcolonial
Literature and Theory
5. GER 492 / 692--Germany and It's Past:
1933 to Present
6. HGPS 415--Vietnam: Conflict and
Consequences
7. HIST 212--History of East Asia II
8. HIST 230--History of Africa I
9. HIST 231--History of Africa II
10. HIST 293--African American Experience in
America
11. HIST 296--Nomads of Nations in Inner
Eurasia
12. HIST 312--The Expansion of the United
States
13. HIST 347--History of Mexico
14. HIST 394--England and the British Empire
II
15. HIST 396--20th Century Russia and the
Soviet Union
16. HIST 406R / 606R--War, Culture and
Society in American History
17. HIST 408R--World War II from a Global
Perspective
18. HIST 439B / 639B--Inquisition in Europe
and Latin America
19. HIST 450A / 650A--Modern Chinese
History
20. HIST 465C / 665C--Modern Ireland and
National Identity
21. PSC 407C / 607C--Political Systems of
Russian and East Central Europe
22. PSC 407D / 607D--Political Systems of the
Middle East and North Africa
23. PSC 407E / 607E--Political Systems of
Latin America
24. PSC 407F / 607F--Political Systems of
China
25. PSC 407P / 607P--The Middle East in
World Affairs
26. PSC 407T / 607T--Politics of Sub-Saharan
Africa
27. SW 462--Lesbian and Gay Lives, and
28. Special Topics courses (PSC, HIST, SOC,
FLL, ENG, etc.)
5. Group C
1. Ways to resolve conflict; nurturing
peaceful social, interpersonal, and political
relationships; encouraging ethical
decision- making (3 credits)
2. CRJ 401R--International Perspectives on
Policing
3. CRJ 411--Comparative Criminal Justice
Systems
4. CRJ 427--Struggle for Justice
5. HGPS 421--Concepts in Peace Studies and
Nonviolence
6. HIST 433A / 633A--The African American
Freedom Struggle After 1865
7. PHIL 450--Ethics Theory-Global Ethics and
Justice
8. PHIL 457--Political Philosophy-Philosophy
of Human Rights
9. PSC 405H--International Human Rights,
10. PSY 431--Psychological Aspects of Racial
Differences,
11. Special Topics courses (PSC, HIST, SOC,
FLL, ENG, etc.)
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MILITARY SCIENCE
200 Edmund J. Cain Hall
(775) 784-6751
The Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) is the only military
commissioning program of any armed service in Northern Nevada.
ROTC is available at university request and represents a contractual
agreement between the army and the university. The ROTC program in
the military science department is administered by career army officers
and non-commissioned officers, nominated by the Department of the
Army and subject to approval by the university president.
1. Major Interest subjects required for commissioning
1. Basic course requirement
1. Option I
2. MIL 101--Leadership and Personal
Development (2 credits)
3. MIL 102--Introduction
to Tactical Leadership (2 credits)
4. MIL 201R--Innovative Team Leadership (2
credits)
5. MIL 202--Foundations of Tactical
Leadership (2 credits)
6. Option II
7. MIL 204--Leader's Training Course (2
credits)
2. Advance course requirement
1. MIL 301R--Leadership in Small Unit
Operations (3 credits)
2. MIL 302--Leadership in Changing
Environments (3 credits)
3. MIL 303--Leader Development and
Assessment Course (2 credits)
4. MIL 401--Adaptive Leadership (3 credits)
5. MIL 402--Leadership in a Complex
World (3 credits)
3. Additional elective hours for credit
1. MIL 250--Basic Leadership Practicum (1
credit)
(Total: 20-34 credits)
Professional Military Education (PME) Requirements
Contracted ROTC cadets are required to complete one course from each
of five designated fields of studies: written communications, military
history, human behavior, computer literacy and math reasoning. Visit the
department office for further information.
Program Objective
The overall objective of the ROTC program is to develop in the
student/cadet--through both classroom theory and practical application--
the necessary traits, knowledge, proficiency and experience in order to be
commissioned as an officer in the United States Army. The candidate's
course of study includes a broad educational base, including academic
subjects of particular value in both civilian and military pursuits.
Student/cadets develop expertise in the following subject areas:
e. the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in
writing;
f. sufficient knowledge of military life to ensure a smooth
transition from the normal civilian environment.
The curriculum is designed to prepare the student for military service.
Program Description
The Military Science Department offers an academically challenging and
practical curriculum which can be completed in eight semesters or a
compressed program of either four or six semesters. The military science
curriculum is intended to supplement the university's baccalaureate or
postgraduate studies. The Army is prepared to award a commission to
any deserving student based on both ROTC and academic achievement
upon graduation.
The scope of the military science curriculum is oriented toward
developing the best all-around student who demonstrates leadership and
managerial skill, reacts well under pressure and understands general
military subjects. Student/cadets attend classroom conferences and a
leadership laboratory program.
The leadership laboratory program provides academic credit and is an
essential gauge in evaluating the student as a prospective second
lieutenant. In the freshman and sophomore years, the leadership
laboratory is an introduction to the skills required in the Army. The first
two years of the ROTC program are called the Basic Program.
Participation in these first two years incurs no military obligation.
Practical exercise and hands-on training are emphasized. Subject areas
include, but are not limited to: map reading, weapons familiarization;
and familiarization with tactics, and leader reaction courses. However,
some students may be prohibited from participating in practical exercises
and other hands-on training, if the Professor of Military Science
determines that these students do not meet the Army's commissioning
criteria. Such students would only be allowed to attend classroom
instruction, but would receive full academic credit for their work.
The advanced program is only offered to those students who meet the
Army's commissioning criteria, and are either a progression cadet or
have attended the Basic Camp. Participation in the second two years
incurs a military obligation.
Junior-year leadership laboratory involves individual leadership training,
drill and ceremonies, and field exercises. During the senior year, students
perform actual military duties within the Military Science Department.
Basic Program
Freshmen (MIL 101-102): Introduction to the organization, mission,
history and functions of each of the armed services, the Reserve, National
Guard and the ROTC; familiarization with the combat and support role
of squad-size units; knowledge of basic individual weaponry; basic
leadership concepts and an understanding of the objectives and
instruments of national power strategy and security.
a. general knowledge of the historical development of the United
States Army and its role in support of national objectives;
b. working knowledge of general organizational structure and
how the various components of an organization operate as a
team in the fulfillment of overall objectives;
c. strong understanding of personal integrity, honor, and
individual responsibility;
d. knowledge of the human relationships involved in an
organization and an understanding of the responsibilities of
military service assignments;
Sophomores (MIL 201-202): Knowledge of the principles of small unit
leadership with an emphasis on map reading, tactics and management at
the squad level.
Advanced Program
Juniors or selected graduate students (MIL 301-302): Development of
individual leadership qualities and capabilities through a study of
effective leadership traits; examples of instruction methods; development
of an appreciation of combat at squad and platoon levels, techniques of
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command, control, and management at all levels; attendance at the
Army-funded, six-week, advanced summer camp immediately after
spring semester (usually between the student's junior and senior years.)
Seniors or selected graduate students (MIL 401-402): Seminar on the
organization, mission, functions, and capabilities of company and smaller
units and a discussion of the interrelationships of the combined arms
team; study of the numerous administrative and logistical problems that
confront leaders at platoon and company level; and introduction to
military law.
The advanced course is open to pre-approved undergraduate and
graduate students with at least four remaining semesters as full-time
students. Students who successfully complete the basic program or the
five-week ROTC basic summer camp, may apply for admission into the
advanced program.
year maximum), as well as payment for tuition, fees, and to assist in
paying for books.
All other students formally enrolled in the advanced course are paid a
$350.00-$500.00 per month subsistence stipend while enrolled in school,
not to exceed a total of 20 months. Students are paid one-half of the base
pay of a second lieutenant while attending the five-week summer camp
training plus travel pay to and from summer camp. The Military Science
Department has a limited number of in-state and out-of-state fee waivers
available each semester for students requiring financial assistance.
Additionally, the Nevada Army National Guard pays 100% of the credit
costs and 100% of book costs for students who elect to serve
simultaneously in the Nevada Army National Guard and in advanced
ROTC.
Textbooks, Uniforms and Equipment
The basic summer camp is normally scheduled after the student's
sophomore year or during the summer preceding the student's final four
semesters at the university. The basic summer camp substitutes for the
basic program and is geared for students who join the ROTC program
late and wish to finish the curriculum in four semesters (two years).
As part of the advanced program, the student enters into a contract with
the Army whereby the individual agrees, contingent upon continued
university enrollment, to complete the ROTC program (including
advanced summer camp) and to accept a commission, if offered, upon
completion of the degree program. To be eligible for commissioning, a
student must earn at least a baccalaureate degree.
To gain acceptance into the advanced program, a student must:
1. Be a citizen of the United States and be regularly enrolled as a
full-time student at the university.
2. Be able to complete the course, graduate and be commissioned
prior to the 30th birthday (May be waived; see department for
details.)
3. Have successfully completed such survey and screening tests
as may be prescribed.
4. Have successfully passed a prescribed physical examination.
5. Be selected by the Professor of Military Science
6. Have executed a written contract with the United States
government.
Volunteer Extracurricular Activities
Ranger Challenge-- A highly competitive organization that provides
additional military training for students who are preparing to become
Combat Arms Officers. The Wolf Pack Ranger Challenge Team competes
annually against teams from other colleges and universities in the
western United States.
Sierra Guard-- The Sierra Guard is highly regarded for its professional
competence and esprit de corps. The Sierra Guard presents the national
and state colors at all Wolf Pack home football games, as well as other
formal university functions. Additionally, the Sierra Guard is the formal
escort for the Fremont Cannon and provides the cannon firing
detachment for the ROTC department.
Financial Assistance
In the basic program, students receive no pay unless they have ROTC
scholarships. Students awarded two-, three- and four-year ROTC
scholarships by the Department of the Army receive a $250.00 -$300.00
per month subsistence stipend while enrolled in school (10 months per
The U. S. government provides students in the basic program with
required textbooks, uniform and equipment.
Students in the advanced program, in addition to receiving the monthly
stipend and instructional equipment at government expense, are
provided with an officer-type uniform. ROTC students may purchase the
uniform upon commissioning.
Minor in Military Science (19-25 credits)
Military Science
200 Edward J. Cain Hall
(775) 784-6751
Minor Interest Subject (Military Science)
Students majoring in another field may minor in Military Science by
completing the following:
1.
1.
1. MIL 204--Leader's Training Course (2
Credits) OR
2. MIL 101 , MIL 102 , MIL 201 , and MIL 202
(8 credits)
3. HIST 387--Western War and Modern
Societies OR
4. HIST 406R--War, Culture, and Society in
American History OR
5. HIST 308R--World War II from a Global
Perspective OR
6. HGPS 415--Vietnam: Conflict and
Consequences (3 credits)
7. MIL 301R--Leadership in Small Unit
Operations (3 Credits)
8. MIL 302--Leadership in Changing
Environments (3 Credits)
9. MIL 303--Leader Development and
Assessment Course (2 Credits)
10. MIL 401--Adaptive Leadership (3 Credits)
11. MIL 402--Leadership in a Complex
World (3 Credits)
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132 Church Fine Arts Complex
(775) 784-6145
MUSIC
ADVISING GUIDE FOR FIRST YEAR MUSIC MAJORS AND MINORS
Important notes for all advisors:
NOTE 1:
Since many music course offerings must be taken in a specified sequence, it is
important to follow the “Recommended Schedule” as specified for each degree. Not
doing so can result in requiring additional semester(s) to finish the degree.
Therefore:
NOTE 2: Do not exceed 2 university core classes in either semester for the BM degrees, or 3
university core classes for the BA MUS degree.
NOTE 3:
NOTE 4:
All music degrees require a Music Theory sequence of:
4 semesters for the BA MUS
5 semesters for the BM Mus. Ed.
6 semesters for the BM Applied Music
All majors must attend the first day of MUS 203R in the fall to take the theory
placement test, even if the class is full and they are unable to register for the class.
Students who do not pass the test, or who start their first year in the spring
semester, are advised to register for MUS 101 Music Fundamentals in their first year
spring semester and start the theory sequence in the fall of their second year.
Students with an interest in music who are undecided as to their major, or are
considering a Music Minor (20-21 credits), should at least sign up for MUS 100
Concert Class, for 0 credit. The only cost for this class is attendance during the
noon hour Convocation on Tuesdays, which will introduce students to the faculty,
majors, and opportunities available in our department. See the catalog for
additional requirements for the minor. First year minors are encouraged to
participate in Music Ensembles:
NOTE 5: All applied lessons have a lesson fee – in addition to the fee for credit(s) – of $250
for 1 credit (1/2 hour lesson/week) and $500 for 2 or more credits (1 hour
lesson/week). BA MUS students may take 1 or 2 credits of applied music each
semester, but only 1 credit per semester counts toward their degree. All students
must contact applied instructors for assignment to applied lessons.
† Music Ensembles Most ensembles require an audition. Minors and non-majors interested in
participating in music ensembles should contact the following directors for more information:
Academic Bands: Dr. A.G.McGrannahan, drmack@unr.edu
Athletic Bands: Dr. William Plenk, wplenk@unr.edu
Choirs: Dr. Paul Torkelson, ptorkelson@unr.edu
Guitar Ensemble: Ed Corey, coreyh@unr.edu
Jazz Ensembles: Peter Epstein, pepstein@unr.edu
Opera: Dr. Damon Stevens, damons@unr.edu
Orchestra: Dr. Jason Altieri, jaltieri@unr.edu
Piano Ens.: Dr. James Winn, jamesw@unr.edu
Piano Accompaniment: Andrea Lenz, alenz@unr.edu
Percussion Ens.: Dr. Andrew Heglund, aheglund@unr.edu
University Chamber Ensembles: See instrument instructors
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Bachelor of Arts Music Major, BA Mus
This degree is ideal for students with an interest in
music (such as performing in ensembles like choir,
band, orchestra, opera, or jazz) but who also have
interest in pursuing a minor (or double major) in
another academic area.
First Year Fall: 9 credits of University Core
MUS 100 Concert Class
0 cr
MUSA (Applied Lessons – 100 level) 1-2 cr
MUS 203R Music Theory I
3 cr
MUS 211 Sightsinging and Dictation I 1 cr
MUSE (Appropriate Major Ensemble) 1 cr
Total: 15-16 cr
First Year Spring: 9 credits of University Core
MUS 100 Concert Class
0 cr
MUSA (Applied Lessons – 100 level) 1-2 cr
MUS 204R Music Theory II
3 cr
MUS 212 Sightsinging and Dictation II 1 cr
MUSE (Appropriate Major Ensemble) 1 cr
Total:
15-16 cr
Advisor: Andrea Lenz, alenz@unr.edu
Bachelor of Music Applied Instrumental Music
Major – BM This degree is intended for students
with demonstrated talent and experience in
instrumental performance who wish to pursue a
career as a performing musician.
First Year Fall: 6 credits of University Core
and ALL of the following:
MUS 100 Concert Class
0 cr
MUSA (Applied Lessons – 100 level) 2 cr
MUS 109R Funct. Piano I (or Applied)* 1 cr
[* Piano majors take MUS 483 Piano Sem. 1 cr]
MUS 203R Music Theory I
3 cr
MUS 211 Sightsinging and Dictation I 1 cr
MUSE (Appropriate Major Ensemble) 1 cr
Total: 14-15 cr
First Year Spring: 6 credits of University Core
and ALL of the following:
MUS 100 Concert Class
0 cr
MUSA (Applied Lessons – 100 level) 2 cr
MUS 110R Funct. Piano II (or Applied)* 1 cr
* not required for piano majors
MUS 204R Music Theory II
3 cr
MUS 212 Sightsinging and Dictation II 1 cr
MUSE (Appropriate Major Ensemble) 1 cr
Total: 13-14 cr
Bassoon: Eric Fassbender, efassbender@unr.edu
Cello: Dr. Dmitri Atapine, datapine@unr.edu
Clarinet/sax: Dr. David Ehrke, ehrke@unr.edu
Flute: Mary Miller, mary.v.miller@sbcglobal.net
Guitar: Ed Corey, coreyh@unr.edu
Harp: M. Roznitovsky, marinaharp@gmail.com
Horn: Heather Suchodolski, hsuchodolski@unr.edu
Percussion: Dr. Andrew Heglund, aheglund@unr.edu
Piano: Dr. James Winn, jamesw@unr.edu
String Bass: Hans Halt, hhalt@unr.edu
Trombone, low brass: Dr. A.G.McGrannahan,
drmack@unr.edu
Trumpet: Dr. Larry Engstrom, engstrom@unr.edu
Violin and Viola: Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio,
ssantambrogio@unr.edu
(Voice: Dr. DeBoer, see BM Applied Voice Major)
General Advisor: Andrea Lenz, alenz@unr.edu
Bachelor of Music Applied Jazz Music Major
This degree is intended for students with
demonstrated talent and experience in jazz
performance who wish to pursue a career as a
performing musician.
First Year Fall: 6 credits of University Core
and ALL of the following:
MUS 100 Concert Class
0 cr
MUSA (Applied Lessons – 100 level) 2 cr
MUS 109R Funct. Piano I (or Applied) 1 cr
MUS 203R Music Theory I
3 cr
MUS 211 Sightsinging and Dictation I 1 cr
MUS 217 Jazz Rhythm Theory (if avail.) 1 cr
MUSE 131 Jazz Ensemble
1 cr
or, if not available:
MUSE (Appropriate Major Ensemble†) 1 cr
Total: 15-16 cr
First Year Spring: 6 credits of University Core
and ALL of the following:
MUS 100 Concert Class
0 cr
MUSA (Applied Lessons – 100 level) 2 cr
MUS 110R Funct. Piano II (or Applied) 1 cr
MUS 122R Survey of Jazz
3 cr
MUS 204R Music Theory II
3 cr
MUS 212 Sightsinging and Dictation II 1 cr
MUSE 131 Jazz Ensemble
1 cr
or, if not available
MUSE (Appropriate Major Ensemble†) 1 cr
Total: 17 cr
Advisors: Peter Epstein, pepstein@unr.edu
Dr. Larry Engstrom, engstrom@unr.edu
Advisor: See the instructor for your instrumental area:
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Bachelor of Music Applied Voice Music Major
This degree is intended for students with
demonstrated talent and experience in vocal
performance who wish to pursue a career as a
professional singer.
First Year Fall: 6 credits of University Core
and ALL of the following:
MUS 100 Concert Class
0 cr
MUS 105 Vocal Techniques
2 cr
MUS 109R Funct. Piano I (or Applied) 1 cr
MUS 141 Diction I
2 cr
MUS 203R Music Theory I
3 cr
MUS 211 Sightsinging and Dictation II 1 cr
MUSE 104 Opera Workshop
1 cr
MUSE 101 Concert Choir
1 cr
Total: 17 cr
First Year Spring: 6 credits of University Core
and ALL of the following:
MUS 100 Concert Class
0 cr
MUSA (Applied Lessons – 100 level) 2 cr
MUS 110R Funct. Piano II (or Applied) 1 cr
MUS 142 Diction II
2 cr
MUS 204R Music Theory II
3 cr
MUS 212 Sightsinging and Dictation II 1 cr
MUS 104 Opera Workshop
1 cr
MUSE (Choir, by audition)
1 cr
Total: 17 cr
Advisor: Dr. Katharine DeBoer, kdeboer@unr.edu
Bachelor of Music – Music Education Major -
Vocal Emphasis
This degree is intended for students with
demonstrated talent and experience
in music who wish to pursue a career as a teacher of
music in public schools.
(NOTE: Same classes as BM Applied Voice above,
except that opera is optional.)
Advisor: Dr. Catherine Pollard, catherinep@unr.edu
First Year Spring: 6 credits of University Core
and ALL of the following:
MUS 100 Concert Class
0 cr
MUSA (Applied Lessons – 100 level) 2 cr
MUS 110R Funct. Piano II (or Applied) 1 cr
MUS 204R Music Theory II
3 cr
MUS 212 Sightsinging and Dictation II 1 cr
MUSE (Appropriate Ensemble†) 1-2 cr
Total: 14-15 cr
Advisor: Dr. Catherine Pollard, catherinep@unr.edu
Bachelor of Music – Music Education Major -
Instrumental Emphasis
This degree is intended for students with demonstrated
talent and experience in music who wish to
pursue a career as a teacher of music in public
schools.
First Year Fall: 6 credits of University Core
and ALL of the following:
MUS 100 Concert Class
0 cr
MUSA (Applied Lessons – 100 level) 2 cr
MUS 109R Funct. Piano I (or Applied) 1 cr
MUS 203R Music Theory I
3 cr
MUS 211 Sightsinging and Dictation I 1 cr
MUSE (Instrumental Ensemble*) 1-2 cr
*MUSE 115 Marching Band is required
for wind and percussion students
Total: 14-15 cr
First Year Spring: 6 credits of University Core
and ALL of the following:
MUS 100 Concert Class
0 cr
MUSA (Applied Lessons – 100 level) 2 cr
MUS 110R Funct. Piano Ii(or Applied) 1 cr
MUS 204R Music Theory II
3 cr
MUS 212 Sightsinging and Dictation II 1 cr
MUSE (Instrumental Ensemble†) 1-2 cr
Total: 14-15 cr
Advisor: Dr. Catherine Pollard, catherinep@unr.edu
Bachelor of Music – Music Education Major -
General Emphasis
This degree is intended for students with demonstrated
talent and experience in music who wish to
pursue a career as a teacher of music in public
schools.
First Year Fall: 6 credits of University Core
and ALL of the following:
MUS 100 Concert Class
0 cr
MUS 105 Vocal Techniques
2 cr
MUS 109R Funct. Piano I (or Applied) 1 cr
MUS 203R Music Theory I
3 cr
MUS 211 Sightsinging and Dictation II 1 cr
MUSE (Appropriate Ensemble†) 1-2 cr
Total: 14-15 cr
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MUSIC (from UNR catalog)
132 Church Fine Arts Complex
(775) 784-6145
The department offers courses leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts
with a major in music, Bachelor of Music with majors in several areas of
applied music or music education, Master of Arts or Master of Music (in
education, performance, and orchestral career studies), as well as a minor
in Music.
Courses in the literature of music, applied music and performance are
offered as part of the university's core curriculum. More specialized
courses in these areas and in music theory and methods for music
teachers are offered for cultural enrichment and for the professional
preparation of performers and teachers. Performance organizations are
open to all university students by audition. These include bands
(marching, pep, symphonic, and wind ensemble), chamber ensembles
(strings, winds, and vocal), choir, opera, jazz (bands and combos), and
orchestra. Specific offerings depend on enrollment and availability of
faculty.
Mission Statement
The University of Nevada, Reno Department of Music provides
education in the history, performance, theory, and pedagogy of music. Its
mission is to help students acquire the skills and knowledge to enable
them to successfully contribute as performers, scholars, and educators. At
the same time, the department stands committed to supporting the
creative endeavors of its faculty, and to fostering a close relationship with
the greater Northern Nevada community.
To this end, and following the mission of the university as a whole, the
department resolves to:
• provide high quality, accredited, undergraduate and graduate
degree programs in performance, education, and research.
• offer courses, ensembles, and concerts that reflect the diversity
and richness of the world's cultures.
• maintain a learning environment where student performers
and scholars may regularly interact with professional
teacher/mentors.
• encourage faculty to produce outstanding creative work in
performance, composition, and scholarship.
• serve the university's College of Liberal Arts by providing core
curriculum courses and contributing to college committees.
• promote the artistic life of the Northern Nevada community at
large by participating in or sponsoring a broad array of
concerts, workshops, course offerings, and performance
institutions.
Bachelor of Arts Music Major
Access an assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/Music_Bachelors_Plan.p
df
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (33-40
credits)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English--3-8 credits
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE : Students who place in ENG 102
are not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics--3-6 credits
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences--6-8 credits
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences--3 credits
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts
1. NOTE: Music majors will automatically
satisfy the Fine Arts requirement by taking
required music courses.
7. Core Humanities--9 credits
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses--6 credits
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity--3 credits
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20 credits*)
1.
1. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language
2. Foreign Language--0-14 credits
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete a fourth
semester course in American Sign
Language; demonstrate proficiency
through placement examination or other
means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures; show
transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth year high school
course in foreign language; or participate
in a studies abroad program pre-approved
by the college to meet the foreign language
requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
2. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language (6-
20* credits)
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (41 credits)
1. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
1. Must complete six semesters.
2. Applied Individual Instruction (6 credits)
1. No more than one applied music credit per
semester may count toward section B.
Must be on a single instrument or voice.
All students enrolled in applied lessons
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must also co-register for an appropriate
ensemble (see advisor).
3. Music Literature (3 credits)
1. Select ONE of the following:
2. MUS 122R--Jazz Survey (3 credits) OR
3. MUS 124R--History of American Musical
Theatre (3 credits) OR
4. MUS 420--Gender and Ethnicity in
American Music (3 credits)
5. MUS 425--Film Music (3 credits) OR
6. MUS 431--Exploring World Music (3
credits)
4. Music Core Courses (22 credits)
1. MUS 203R & MUS 204R--Music Theory I
and II (3 credits each)
2. MUS 211 & MUS 212--Sightsinging and
Dictation I and II (1 credit each)
3. MUS 301 & MUS 302--Theory III and IV (3
credits each)
4. MUS 311R & MUS 312R--Sightsinging and
Dictation III and IV (1 credit each) OR
5. Two credits of any 300-level or higher
course(s) deemed appropriate by the
student's advisor and department chair
6. MUS 341 & MUS 342--Music History I and
II (3 credits each)
5. Major Ensemble (6 credits)
6. Elective courses in Theory or History/Literature (4
credits)
1. Course work must be numbered 300 or
above.
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-21 credit)
1.
1. The music department accepts any minor
approved by the College of Liberal Arts.
5. ELECTIVES (6-30 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (128 credits)
1.
1. A candidate for a bachelor's degree must
earn a minimum of 128 credits, 42 or more
of which must be in courses numbered 300
or above.
1. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
1. First Year - Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3 credits)
2. MATH* (3-5 credits)
3. Core Social Science (3 credits)
4. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
5. MUSA (Applied Lessons - 100-200 level) (1
credit)
6. MUS 203R--Music Theory I (3 credits)
7. MUS 211--Sightsinging and Dictation I (1
credit)
8. MUSE (Appropriate Major Ensemble) (1
credit)
9. TOTAL (15-17 credits)
10. *Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
class schedule for placement information.
2. First Year - Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Composition II* (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science A (3-5 credits)
3. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
4. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
5. MUSA (Applied Lessons - 100-200 level) (1
credit)
6. MUS 204R--Music Theory II (3 credits)
7. MUS 212--Sightsinging and Dictation II (1
credit)
8. MUSE (Major Ensemble)
9. TOTAL (15-17 credits)
3. Second Year - Fall Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
2. Core Natural Science B (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
4. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
5. MUSA (Applied Lessons - 100-200 level) (1
credit)
6. MUS 301--Music Theory III (3 credits)
7. MUS 311R-Sightsinging and Dictation
III (1 credit)
8. MUSE (Major Ensemble)
9. TOTAL (16 credits)
4. Second Year - Spring Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
3. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
4. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
5. MUSA (Applied Lessons--100-200 level) (1
credit)
6. MUS 302--Music Theory IV (3 credits)
7. MUS 312R--Sightsinging & Dictation IV (1
credit)
8. MUSE (Major Ensemble)
9. TOTAL (16 credits)
5. Third Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 203--American Experience and
Constitutional Change (3 credits)
2. Foreign Language 211 (3 credits)
3. Minor (3 credits)
4. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
5. MUSA (Applied Lessons) (1 credit)
6. MUS 341--Music History I (3 credits)
7. MUS (Elective in Theory/Literature) (2-3
credits)
8. MUSE (Major Ensemble)
9. TOTAL (16-17 credits)
6. Third Year--Spring Semester
1. Foreign Language 212 (3 credits)
2. Minor (3 credits)
3. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
4. MUSA (Applied Lessons) (1 credit)
5. MUS (Music History Elective) (3 credits)
6. MUS 342--Music History II (3 credits)
7. MUSE (Major Ensemble) (1 credit)
8. MUSE (Secondary Ensemble) (1 credit)
9. MUS (Elective in Theory/Literature) (2-3
credits)
10. TOTAL (17-18 credits)
7. Fourth Year--Fall Semester
1. Capstone Course (3 credits)
2. Minor (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Core Diversity Course (3 credits)
5. Elective (3 credits)
6. Elective (3 credits)
7. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
8. TOTAL (18 credits)
8. Fourth Year--Spring Semester
1. Capstone Course (3 credits)
2. Elective (3 credits)
3. Elective Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
5. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
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Bachelor of Music Applied Instrumental Music Major
Access an assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/Music_Bachelors_Plan.p
df
NOTE: For all students entering the Bachelor of Music-Applied Music
and the Bachelor of Music-Music Education degree programs, any grade
of C- or lower in the coursework for the major must be repeated (courses
may only be repeated once).
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (33-40
credits)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy"
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts
1. NOTE: Music majors will automatically
satisfy the Fine Arts requirement by taking
required music courses.
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (0 credits)
1.
1. Applied music majors studying the
applied instrumental, or jazz emphases are
not required to fulfill the College of Liberal
Arts foreign language, and breadth
requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS--Applied Instrumental
Specialization (84 credits)
1.
1. Select one of the three following
specializations. (Instrumental, Jazz, Voice)
Entrance Audition is required for all areas.
2. MUS 100-- Concert Attendance (0 credits)
1. Must complete eight semesters
3. 100-level Applied Individual Instruction (16 credits)
1. Applied Music credits must be on a single
instrument.
4. 300-level Applied Individual Instruction (16 credits)
1. Upper division audition required. Applied
music credits must be on a single
instrument.
5. Junior Recital (0 credits)
6. Senior Recital (0 credits)
1. MUS 499--Senior Recital: Applied
7. Minor Instrument Instruction
1. Credits must be earned on a single
instrument. (2 credits)
8. Piano Proficiency (0 credits)
1. Functional piano sequence optional.
2. MUS 109R - MUS 110R & MUS 209R -
MUS 210R
9. Major Ensemble (8 credits)
10. Secondary Ensemble (5 credits)
11. Music Core Courses (28 credits)
1. MUS 341 & MUS 342--Music History I and
II (3 credits each)
2. MUS 203R & MUS 204R--Music Theory I
and II (3 credits each)
3. MUS 211 & MUS 212--Sight Singing and
Dictation I and II (1 credit each)
4. MUS 301 & MUS 302--Theory III and IV (3
credits each)
5. MUS 311R & MUS 312R--Sight Singing
and Dictation III and IV (1 credit each)
6. MUS 416R--Orchestration (3 credits)
7. MUS 408R--Form & Analysis (3 credits)
12. MUS 300--Continuation Exam (0 credits)
13. Music Literature (3 credits)
1. Select ONE of the following (3 credits
each):
2. MUS 124R--History of American Musical
Theatre (3 credits) OR
3. MUS 122R--Survey of Jazz (3 credits) OR
4. MUS 421--Gender and Etnicity in
American Music OR
5. MUS 431--Exploring World Music (3
credits) OR
6. MUS 425--Film Music (3 credits)
14. Conducting (2 credits)
1. MUS 362R--Beginning Conducting (2
credits)
15. Music Literature Electives (4 credits)
1.
NOTE: Course work must be numbered
300 or above. Piano majors should take 4
credits of MUS 483.
4. MINOR REQUIREMENT (0 credits)
5. ELECTIVES (0-12 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (128-138 credits)
1.
1. A candidate for a bachelor's degree must
earn a minimum of 128 credits, 42 or more
of which must be numbered 300 or above.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE--Instrumental Emphasis
1. First Year--Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3 credits)
2. MATH* (3 credits)
3. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
4. MUSA (Applied Lessons--lower division)
(4 credits)
5. MUS 109R--Functional Piano I or applied
(1 credit)
6. MUS 203R--Music Theory I (3 credits)
7. MUS 211--Sightsinging & Dictation I (1
credit)
8. MUSE (Appropriate Major Ensemble) (1
credit)
9. TOTAL (16 credits)
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10. *Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
current class schedule for placement
information.
2. First Year--Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Composition II* (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science A (3-5 credits)
3. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
4. MUS 110R--Functional Piano II (1 credit)
5. MUSA (Applied Lessons--lower division)
(4 credits)
6. MUS 204R--Music Theory II (3 credits)
7. MUS 212--Sightsinging & Dictation II (1
credit)
8. MUSE (Major Ensemble) (1 credit)
9. TOTAL (16-18 credits)
3. Second Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
2. Core Natural Science B (3 credits)
3. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
4. MUS 209R--Functional Piano III (1 credit)
5. MUSA (Applied Lessons--lower division)
(4 credits)
6. MUS 301--Music Theory III (3 credits)
7. MUS 311R--Sightsinging & Dictation III (1
credit)
8. MUSE (Major Ensemble) (1 credit)
9. TOTAL (16 credits)
4. Second Year--Spring Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Core Social Science (3 credits)
3. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
4. MUSA (Applied Lessons--100-200 level) (4
credits)
5. MUS 210R--Functional Piano IV (1 credit)
6. MUS 300--Continuation Exam (0 credits)
7. MUS 302--Music Theory IV (3 credits)
8. MUS 312R--Sightsinging & Dictation IV (1
credit)
9. MUSE (Major Ensemble) (1 credit)
10. MUSE (Secondary Ensemble) (1 credit)
11. TOTAL (17 credits)
5. Third Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 203--American Experience and
Consitutional Change (3 credits)
2. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
3. MUSA (Applied Lessons--300-400 level) (4
credits)
4. MUSA (Secondary Instrument) (1 credit)
5. MUS 341--Music History I (3 credits)
6. MUS 416R--Orchestration (3 credits)
7. MUSE (Major Ensemble) (1 credit)
8. MUSE (Secondary Ensemble) (1 credit)
9. TOTAL (16 credits)
10. Piano Proficiency Exam should be taken
during the junior year.
6. Third Year--Spring Semester
1. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
2. MUSA (Applied Lessons--300-400 level) (4
credits)
3. MUSA (Secondary Instrument) (1 credit)
4. MUS 342--Music History II (3 credits)
5. MUS 408R--Form & Analysis (3 credits)
6. MUSE (Major Ensemble) (1 credit)
7. MUSE (Secondary Ensemble) (1 credit)
8. Elective (3 credits)
9. Junior Recital (0 credits)
10. TOTAL (16 credits)
7. Fourth Year--Fall Semester
1. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
2. MUSA (Applied Lessons--300-400 level) (4
credits)
3. MUS 431--Exploring World Music
Cap/Diversity (3 credits)
4. MUS 362--Beginning Conducting (2
credits)
5. MUSE (Major Ensemble) (1 credit)
6. MUSE (Secondary Ensemble) (1 credit)
7. Music Literature Elective (2 credits)
8. Elective (300-400 level) (3 credits)
9. TOTAL (16 credits)
8. Fourth Year--Spring Semester
1. Capstone Course (3 credits)
2. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
3. MUSA (Applied Lessons--300-400 level) (4
credits)
4. MUSE (Major Ensemble) (1 credit)
5. MUSE (Secondary Ensemble) (1 credit)
6. MUS 499--Senior Recital (0 credits)
7. Music Literature Elective (2 credits)
8. Elective (300-400 level) (3 credits)
9. TOTAL (14 credits)
Bachelor of Music Applied Jazz Music Major
Access an assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/Music_Bachelors_Plan.p
df
NOTE: For all students entering the Bachelor of Music-Applied Music
and the Bachelor of Music-Music Education degree programs, any grade
of C- or lower in the coursework for the major must be repeated (courses
may only be repeated once).
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (33-40
credits)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts: Music majors will automatically satisfy the
Fine
1. NOTE: Arts requirement by taking
required music courses.
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
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1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (0 credits)
1.
1. Applied music majors studying the
applied instrumental, or jazz emphases are
not required to fulfill the College of Liberal
Arts foreign language, and breadth
requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS--Applied Jazz Specialization (84-88
credits)
1. MUS 100--Concert Attendance
1. Must complete eight semesters. (0 credits)
2. Applied Individual Instruction Applied (8-10 credits)
1. Music credits must be on a single
instrument.
2. Jazz majors should enroll for two credits of
applied instruction each semester.
3. Jazz keyboard majors must enroll for two
credits of classically oriented piano lessons
in addition to the eight credits of applied
jazz piano.
3. 300-Level Applied Individual Instruction (8 credits)
1. Upper division audition required.
2. Applied music credits must be on a single
instrument.
3. Jazz majors should enroll for two credits of
applied instruction each semester.
4. Junior Recital (0 credits)
5. Senior Recital (0 credits)
1. MUS 499--Senior Recital: Applied (0
credits)
6. Piano/Keyboard requirement
1. (Keyboard majors are exempt from this
requirement.)
2. * MUS 109R & MUS 110R--Functional
Piano I AND II (4 credits) (1 credit each.)
3. MUS 255 & MUS 256--Jazz Keyboard
Techniques I AND II (1 credit each)
4. *Students may substitute up to two credits
of MUSA 129--Piano: Lower Division for
MUS 109R & MUS 110R at their advisor's
discretion.
7. Piano Competency (0 credits)
8. Major Ensemble (8 credits)
1. Two (2) credits must be outside of Jazz Lab
Band.
9. Secondary Ensemble (6-8 credits)
1. Non-keyboardists must take at least six (6)
credits of MUSE 133--Jazz Combo, MUSE
433--Jazz Combo.
2. Keyboardists must take at least eight (8)
credits of MUSE 133, 433.
10. Music History (3 credits)
1. Select ONE of the following:
2. MUS 341--Music History I (3 credits) OR
3. MUS 425--Film Music (3 credits) OR
4. MUS 431--World Music (3 credits)
11. Music Core Courses (25 credits)
1. MUS 342--Music History II (3 credits)
2. MUS 203R & MUS 204R--Music Theory I
and II (3 credits each)
3. MUS 211 & MUS 212--Sight Singing and
Dictation I and II (1 credit each)
4. MUS 233 & MUS 234--Recording
Techniques and Midi I and II (2 credits
each)
5. MUS 300--Continuation Exam (0 credits)
6. MUS 301 & MUS 302--Music Theory III
and IV (3 credits each)
7. MUS 311R & MUS 312R--Sight Singing
and Dictation III and IV (1 credit each)
8. MUS 362R--Beginning Conducting (2
credits)
12. Jazz Core Courses (22 credits)
1. MUS 122R--Survey of Jazz (3 credits)
2. MUS 217--Jazz Rhythm Theory (1 credit)
3. MUS 253--Jazz Improv I (2 credits)
4. MUS 254--Jazz Improv II (2 credits)
5. MUS 353R--Jazz Improv III (2 credits)
6. MUS 354R--Jazz Improv IV (2 credits)
7. MUS 355R--Jazz Arranging I (2 credits)
8. MUS 356--Jazz Arranging II (2 credits)
9. MUS 410R--Jazz Composition (3 credits)
10. MUS 432--Jazz Cultures (3 credits)
4. MINOR REQUIREMENT (0 credits)
5. ELECTIVES (0-12 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (128-138 credits)
1.
1. A candidate for a bachelor's degree must
earn a minimum of 128 credits, 42 or more
of which must be numbered 300 or above.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE--Jazz Specialization
1. First Year - Fall Semester
1. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
2. MUS 109R--Functional Piano I (or applied)
(1 credit)
3. MUS 203R--Music Theory I (3 credits)
4. MUS 211--Sightsinging and Dictation I (1
credit)
5. MUS 217--Jazz Rhythm Theory (1 credit)
6. MUSA Applied Lessons (100-200 level) (2
credits)
7. MUSE 131--Jazz Ensemble (1 credit)
8. MUSE 133--Jazz Combo (1 credit)
9. MUSE Major Ensemble* (1 credit)
10. ENG 101--Composition I (3 credits)
11. MATH 120--Fundamentals of College
Mathematics (3 credits)
12. TOTAL (17 credits)
2. First Year - Spring Semester
1. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
2. MUS 110R--Functional Piano II (1 credit)
3. MUS 122R--Survey of Jazz (3 credits)
4. MUS 204R--Music Theory II (3 credits)
5. MUS 212--Sightsinging and Dictation II (1
credit)
6. MUSA Applied Lessons (100-200 level) (2
credits)
7. MUSE 131--Jazz Ensemble (1 credit)
8. MUSE 133--Jazz Combo (1 credit)
9. MUSE Major Ensemble* (1 credit)
10. ENG 102 (3 credits)
11. TOTAL (16 credits)
3. Second Year - Fall Semester
1. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
2. MUS 253--Jazz Improvisation I (2 credits)
3. MUS 301--Music Theory III (3 credits)
4. MUS 311R--Sightsinging and Dictation III
(1 credit)
5. MUSA Applied Lession (100-200 level) (2
credits)
6. MUS 255--Jazz Keyboard Techniques I (1
credit)
7. MUSE 131--Jazz Ensemble (1 credit)
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8. MUSE 133--Jazz Combo (1 credit)
9. Core Social Science (3 credits)
10. Core Natural Science A (3 credits)
11. TOTAL (17 credits)
4. Second Year - Spring Semester
1. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
2. MUS 254--Jazz Improvisation II (2 credits)
3. MUS 256--Jazz Keyboard II (1 credit)
4. MUS 300--Continuation Exam (0 credits)
5. MUS 302--Music Theory IV (3 credits)
6. MUS 312R--Sightsinging and Dictation IV
(1 credit)
7. MUSA Applied Lesson (100-200 level) (2
credits)
8. MUSE 131--Jazz Ensemble (1 credit)
9. MUSE 133--Jazz Combo (1 credit)
10. Core Natural Science B (3 credits)
11. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
12. TOTAL (17 credits)
5. Third Year - Fall Semester
1. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
2. MUS 341--Music History I (3 credits)
3. MUS 355R--Jazz Arranging I (3 credits)
4. MUSA Applied Lessons (300-400 level) (3
credits)
5. MUSA Secondary Instrument (1 credit)
6. MUSE 431--Jazz Ensemble (1 credit)
7. MUSE 433--Jazz Combo (1 credit)
8. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
9. Elective (3 credits)
10. TOTAL (16 credits)
6. Third Year - Spring Semester
1. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
2. MUS 342--Music History II (3 credits)
3. MUS 356--Jazz Arranging II (3 credits)
4. MUSA Applied Lesson (300-400 level) (3
credits)
5. MUSA Secondary Instrument (1 credit)
6. MUSE 431--Jazz Ensemble (1 credit)
7. MUSE 433--Jazz Combo (1 credit)
8. Junior Recital (0 credits)
9. CH 203--American Experiences and
Constitutional Change (3 credits)
10. Elective (3 credits)
11. TOTAL (16 credits)
7. Fourth Year - Fall Semester
1. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
2. MUS 353R--Jazz Improv III (2 credits)
3. MUS 362R--Beginning Conducting (2
credits)
4. MUS 431--Exploring World Music
(Capstone/Diversity) (3 credits)
5. MUS 432--Jazz Cultures (3 credits)
6. MUSA Applied Lesson (300-400 level) (2
credits)
7. MUSE 431--Jazz Ensemble (1 credit)
8. MUSE 433--Jazz Combo (1 credit)
9. Elective (3 credits)
10. TOTAL (15 credits)
8. Fourth Year - Spring Semester
1. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
2. MUS 354R--Jazz Improv IV (2 credits)
3. MUS 410R--Jazz Composition (3 credits)
4. MUSA Applied Lesson (300-400 level) (2
credits)
5. MUSE 431--Jazz Ensemble (1 credit)
6. MUSE 433--Jazz Combo (1 credit)
7. MUS 499--Senior Recital (0 credits)
8. Capstone outside the major (3 credits)
9. Elective (2 credits)
10. TOTAL (14 credits)
*Two Major Ensemble credits must be outside of Jazz Lab
Band.
Bachelor of Music Applied Voice Music Major
Access an assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/Music_Bachelors_Plan.p
df
NOTE: For all students entering the Bachelor of Music-Applied Music
and the Bachelor of Music-Music Education degree programs, any grade
of C- or lower in the coursework for the major must be repeated (courses
may only be repeated once).
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (33-40
credits)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts: Music majors will automatically satisfy the
Fine
1. NOTE: Arts requirement by taking
required music courses.
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (0 credits)
1.
1. Applied music majors studying the
applied voice emphasis are required to
fulfill a departmental foreign language
requirement with variations listed below
(IIIC.)
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS--Applied Voice Specialization (83-
99 credits)
1. MUS 100--Concert Attendance (0 credits)
1. Must complete eight semesters.
2. Voice Instruction (11 credits)
1. MUS 105--Vocal Techniques (2 credits)
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2. MUSA 145--Voice: Lower Division (3 X
3 credits)
3. Students should enroll for three credits of
MUSA 145 in each of three semesters.
3. Diction, Literature & Pedagogy (12 credits)
1. MUS 141--Diction I (2 credits)
2. MUS 142--Diction II (2 credits)
3. MUS 241--Solo Song Lit I (2 credits)
4. MUS 242--Solo Song Lit II (2 credits)
5. MUS 417--Vocal Pedagogy (2 credits)
6. MUS 426--Vocal Literature (2 credits)
4. Upper-division Voice (12 credits)
1. MUSA 345--Voice: Upper Division (4 X 3
credits)
2. Audition for upper division is required.
Students should enroll for three credits
of in each of four semesters.
5. Junior Recital (0 credits)
6. Senior Recital (0 credits)
1. MUS 499--Senior Recital: Applied
7. Minor Instrument Instruction (2 credits)
1. Must be on a single instrument.
8. Piano Competency (0 credits)
9. Major Ensemble (8 credits)
10. Secondary Ensemble (5 credits)
11. Music Core Courses (28 credits)
1. MUS 341 & MUS 342--Music History I and
II (3 credits each)
2. MUS 203R & MUS 204R--Music Theory I
and II (3 credits each)
3. MUS 211 & MUS 212--Sight Singing and
Dictation I and II (1 credit each
4. MUS 300--Continuation Exam (0 credits)
5. MUS 301 & MUS 302--Music Theory III
and IV (3 credits each)
6. MUS 311R & MUS 312R--Sight Singing
and Dictation III and IV (1 credit each)
7. MUS 416R--Orchestration (3 credits)
8. MUS 408R--Form & Analysis (3 credits)
12. Music Literature (3 credits)
1. Select ONE of the following:
2. MUS 124R--History of American Musical
Theatre (3 credits) OR
3. MUS 122R--Survey of Jazz (3 credits) OR
4. MUS 421--Gender and Ethnicity in
American Music OR
5. MUS 431--Exploring World Music (3
credits) OR
6. MUS 425--Film Music (3 credits)
13. Conducting (2 credits)
1. MUS 362R--Beginning Conducting
14. Foreign Language (0-16 credits)
1. Students enrolled in the Applied Voice
Specialization program must satisfy a
departmental foreign language
requirement by completing four semesters
of one or more foreign languages. Four
years of high school foreign language
courses may be used in substitution with
approval from the department.
4. MINOR REQUIREMENT (0 credits)
5. ELECTIVES (0-12 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (128-138 credits)
1.
1. A candidate for a bachelor's degree must
earn a minimum of 128 credits, 42 or more
of which must be numbered 300 or above.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE--Voice Emphasis
1. First Year--Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3 credits)
2. MATH* (3 credits)
3. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
4. MUS 105-002-Vocal Techniques (2 credits)
5. MUS 141--Diction I (2 credits)
6. MUS 203R--Music Theory I (3 credits)
7. MUS 211--Sightsinging & Dictation I (1
credit)
8. MUSE 101--Concert Choir (1 credit)
9. MUSE 104--Opera Workshop (1 credit)
10. MUS 109R--Functional Piano I OR
11. MUSA 129--Piano (1 credit)
12. TOTAL (17 credits)
13. *Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
current class schedule for placement
information.
2. First Year--Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Composition II* (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
4. MUS 142--Diction II (2 credits)
5. MUSA 145--Applied Voice (3 credits)
6. MUS 204R--Music Theory II (3 credits)
7. MUS 212--Sightsinging & Dictation II (1
credit)
8. MUSE 101--Concert Choir OR
9. other choir course (1 credit)
10. MUSE 104--Opera Workshop (1 credit)
11. MUS 110R--Functional Piano II OR
12. MUSA 129 (1 credit)
13. TOTAL (18 credits)
3. Second Year--Fall Semester
1. Core Natural Science A (3-5 credits)
2. Core Social Science (3 credits)
3. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
4. MUSA 145--(Applied Voice (3 credits)
5. MUS 241--Solo Song Literature I (2 credits)
6. MUS 301--Music Theory III (3 credits)
7. MUS 311R--Sightsinging & Dictation III (1
credit)
8. MUSE 101--Concert Choir OR
9. another choir course (1 credit)
10. MUSE 104--Opera Workshop (1 credit)
11. MUS 209R--Functional Piano III OR
12. MUSA 129 (1 credit)
13. TOTAL (18-20 credits)
4. Second Year--Spring Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
2. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
3. MUSA 145--Applied Voice (3 credits)
4. MUS 242--Solo Song Literature II (2
credits)
5. MUS 300--Continuation Exam (0 credits)
6. MUS 302--Music Theory IV (3 credits)
7. MUS 312R--Sightsinging & Dictation IV (1
credit)
8. MUSE 101--Concert Choir OR
9. other choir course (1 credit)
10. MUSE 104--Opera Workshop (1 credit)
11. MUS 210R--Functional Piano IV OR
12. MUSA 129--Piano (1 credit)
13. TOTAL (15 credits)
Upper Division Barrier: Performance Jury,
Skills, Diction, Piano Proficiency.
5. Third Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Foreign Language (3-4 credits)
3. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
4. MUSA 345--Applied Voice (3 credits)
5. MUS 341--Music History I (3 credits)
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6. MUSE 402--Symphonic Choir OR
7. other choir course (1 credit)
8. MUSE 410--Opera Theatre (1 credit)
9. MUS 416R--Orchestration (3 credits)
10. TOTAL (17-18 credits)
6. Third Year--Spring Semester
1. CH 203--American Experiences and
Constitutional Change (3 credits)
2. Foreign Language (3-4 credits)
3. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
4. MUSA 345--Applied Voice (3 credits)
5. MUS 426--Vocal Literature OR
6. MUS 417--Vocal Pedagogy (2 credits)
7. MUS 342--Music History II (3 credits)
8. MUSE 410R--Opera Theatre (1 credit)
9. MUS 408R--Form & Analysis (3 credits)
10. Junior Recital (0 credits)
11. TOTAL (18-19 credits)
7. Fourth Year--Fall Semester
1. MUS 431--Exploring World Music
Capstone/Diversity (3 credits)
2. Foreign Language (3-4 credits)
3. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
4. MUSA 345--Applied Voice (3 credits)
5. MUSE 410--Opera Theatre (1 credit)
6. MUS 362R--Beginning Conducting (2
credits)
7. Begin preparation for Senior Recital
8. TOTAL (12-13 credits)
8. Fourth Year--Spring Semester
1. Capstone Course
2. Foreign Language (3-4 credits)
3. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
4. MUSA 345--Applied Voice (3 credits)
5. MUSE 410--Opera Theatre (1 credit)
6. MUS 417--Vocal Pedagogy OR
7. MUS 426--Vocal Literature (2 credits)
8. Senior Recital (9 credits)
9. TOTAL (12-13 credits)
10. Note: Students may ease semester loads by
taking core classes or languages during the
summer.
Bachelor of Music - Music Education Major
Access an assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/MusicEducation_Bachel
ors_Plan.pdf
NOTE: For all students entering the Bachelor of Music--Applied Music
and the Bachelor of Music--Music Education degree programs, any grade
of C- or lower in the coursework for the major must be repeated (courses
may only be repeated once).
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (30-40
credits)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE : Students who place in ENG 102
are not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. NOTE: Music majors will automatically
satisfy the Fine Arts requirement by taking
required music courses.
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Music Education majors will automatically
satisfy the Diversity requirement by
completing EDSP 411--Students with
Disabilities in General Education Settings.
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (0 credits)
1.
1. Music Education majors are exempt from
the College of Liberal Arts foreign
language and breadth requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (108-110 credits)
1.
1. Entrance Audition is required.
2. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
1. Must complete eight semesters.
3. Lower Division Applied Individual Instruction (6-8
credits)
1. Applied music credits must be on a single
instrument or voice. Vocal music
education majors may use two credits of
MUS 105--Vocal Techniques to apply
toward the eight credits required in lower
division applied music.
4. Upper Division Applied Individual Instruction (8
credits)
1. Upper division audition required. Applied
music credits must be on a single
instrument or voice.
5. Piano Competency (0 credits)
1. A piano proficiency exam must be passed
at least 1 full year prior to anticipated
internship. Functional piano sequence
optional. MUS 109R & MUS 110R--
Functional Piano I and II (1 credit each)
MUS 209R & MUS 210R--Functional Piano
III and IV (1 credit each)
6. Music Instruction (10 credits)
1. Instrumental Area of Emphasis
2. MUS 105--Vocal Techniques (2 credits)
3. MUS 385--String Class Methods (2 credits)
4. MUS 386R--Percussion Class Methods (2
credits)
5. MUS 387--Brass Class Methods (2 credits)
6. MUS 388--Woodwind Class Methods (2
credits)
7. Choral Area of Emphasis
8. MUS 105--Vocal Techniques (2 credits)
9. MUS 141--Diction I (2 credits)
10. MUS 142--Diction II (2 credits)
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11. MUS 417--Vocal Pedagogy (2 credits)
12. Select ONE of the following:
13. MUS 380--Classroom Instruments (2
credits)
14. DAN 253--Methods of Teaching Dance &
Rhythms. (2 credits)
15. Elementary General Music Area of
Emphasis
16. MUS 105--Vocal Techniques (2 credits)
17. MUS 380--Classroom Instruments (2
credits)
18. DAN 253--Methods of Teaching Dance &
Rhythms (2 credits)
19. Select TWO of the following:
20. MUS 141--Diction I (2 credits)
21. MUS 142--Diction II (2 credits)
22. MUS 417--Vocal Pedagogy (2 credits)
7. Music Literature (3 credits)
1. Select ONE of the following:
2. MUS 122R--Survey of Jazz (3 credits)
3. MUS 124R--History of American Musical
Theatre (3 credits)
4. MUS 420R--History and Methods of
Television Music (3 credits)
5. MUS 421--Gender and Ethnicity in
American Music (3 credits)
6. MUS 425--Film Music (3 credits)
7. MUS 431--Exploring World Music (3
credits)
8. Additional Music Courses (12 credits)
1. MUS 381--Music Methods for Elementary
Music Specialist (3 credits) NOTE: MUS
369 is a corequisite
2. MUS 384--Instrumental Methods (3
credits)
3. MUS 416R--Orchestration (3 credits)
4. MUS 441--Choral Music Methods (3
credits)
co-requisite MUSE 101/401 or MUSE
103/403
9. Music Core Courses (22 credits)
1. MUS 203R & MUS 204R--Music Theory I
and II (6 credits)
2. MUS 211 & MUS 212--Sightsinging and
Dictation I and II (2 credits)
3. MUS 301 & MUS 302--Music Theory III
and IV (6 credits)
4. MUS 311R & MUS 312R--Sightsinging and
Dictation III and IV 2
5. MUS 341 & MUS 342--Music History I and
II (6 credits)
10. MUS 300--Continuation Exam (0 credits)
11. Major Ensemble (7 credits)
1. NOTE: Vocal majors must take choral
ensemble courses and instrumental majors
must take band or orchestra courses in
order to satisfy this requirement
12. Conducting and Senior Recital (4 credits)
1. Instrumental Track
2. MUS 362--Beginning Conducting (2 credits
3. MUS 364--Instrumental Conducting (2
credits
4. MUS 498R--Senior Recital: Music
Education (0 credits)
5. Choral & Elementary General Music Track
6. MUS 362--Beginning Conducting (2
credits)
7. MUS 363R--Choral Conducting (2 credits)
8. MUS 498R--Senior Recital: Music
Education (0 credits)
13. Music Education Practicum (6 credits)
1. MUS 369--Elementary Music Practicum (2
credits) NOTE: MUS 381 is a corequisite
2. MUS 370--Middle School Music Practicum
(2 credits)
3. MUS 371--High School Music Practicum (2
credits)
14. Professional education requirements for licensure as
music special K-12 in Nevada (30 credits)
1. EPY 330B--Educational Psychology (3
credits)
2. COM 113--Fundamentals of Speech
Communication (3 credits)
3. EDSP 411--Students with Disabilities in
General Education Settings (3 credits)
4. EDU 202--Introduction to Teaching
(Secondary) (3 credits)
5. EDU 210--Nevada School Law (3 credits)
6. CTL 699B--Supervised Internship
15. Additional Examination Requirements (0 credits)
1. Pre-professional Skills Test (0 credits)
2. PRAXIS Exam (#0113) Music Content
Knowledge (0 credits)
3. PRAXIS Exam (#A0524) Principles of
Learning and Teaching, choose either K-6
or 7-12 version (0 credits)
4. PRAXIS Exam (#0111) Music Concepts and
Processes (0 credits)
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (0 credits)
5. ELECTIVES (0 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (138-148 credits)
1.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
1.
42 or more credits must be in courses
numbered 300 or above.
This outline should serve as a guide for
students entering the BM-ME program in
fall of an even-numbered year. This IS
NOT a substitute for advising. You MUST
meet with the Coordinator of the Music
Education program each term as you plan
for the following semester.
2. First Year - Fall Semester
1. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
Lower Division Applied study (2 credits)
Ensemble (1-2 credits)
MUS 141--Diction I (2 credits)
MUS 203R--Music Theory I (3 credits)
MUS 211--Sightsinging and Dictation I (1
credit)
MUS 109R--Functional Piano I (1 credit)
ENG 101--Composition I (3 credits)
Core Mathematics (3 credits)
TOTAL (16-17 credits)
3. First Year - Spring Semester
1. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
Lower Division Applied study (2 credits)
Ensemble (1-2 credits)
MUS 204R-- Music Theory II (3 credits)
MUS 212--Sightsinging and Dictation II (1
credit)
MUS 110R--Functional Piano II (1 credit)
ENG 102--Composition II (3 credits)
Core Social Science (3 credits)
TOTAL (14-15 credits)
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4. Second Year - Fall Semester
1. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
Lower Division Applied study (2 credits)
Ensemble (1-2 credits)
MUS 209R--Functional Piano III (1 credit)
MUS 301--Music Theory III (3 credits)
MUS 311R--Sightsinging and Dictation III
(1 credit)
CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
EDU 202--Introduction to Teaching
(Secondary) (3 credits)
PRAXIS I (PPST) or CBEST exam (0
credits)
TOTAL (14-15 credits)
5. Second Year - Spring Semester
1. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
Lower Division Applied study (2 credits)
Ensemble (1-2 credits)
MUS 210R--Functional Piano IV (1 credit)
MUS 300--Continuation Exam (0 credits)
MUS 302--Music Theory IV (3 credits)
MUS 312R--Sightsinging and Dictation IV
(1 credit)
CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
Core Natural Science Group A or B (3-4
credits)
Barrier exam (0 credits)
Piano Proficiency Exam (0 credits)
Apply to COE Teacher Preparation
Program
TOTAL (14-16 credits)
6. Third Year - Fall Semester
1. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
Upper Division Applied study (2 credits)
Ensemble (1-2 credits)
MUS 105--Vocal Techniques (2 credits)
MUS 362R--Beginning Conducting (2
credits)
MUS 371--High School Music Practicum (2
credits)
MUS 341--Music History I (3 credits)
Core Natural Science Group A or B (3-4)
TOTAL (15-17 credits)
7. Third Year - Spring Semester
1. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
Upper Division Applied study (2 credits)
Ensemble (1-2 credits)
MUS 363--Choral Conducting (2 credits)
MUS 370--Middle School Practicum (2
credits)
MUS 384--Instrumental Methods (3
credits)
CH 203--American Experience and
Constitutional Change (3 credits)
MUS 342--Music History II (3 credits)
TOTAL (16-17 credits)
8. Fourth Year - Fall Semester
1. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
Upper Division Applied study (2 credits)
Ensemble (1-2 credits)
MUS 369--Elementary School Music
Practicum (2 credits)
MUS 381R--Methods for Elementary Music
Specialist (3 credits)
COM 113--Fundamentals of Speech
Communication (3 credits)
EPY 330B--Educational Psychology (3
credits)
TOTAL (14-15 credits)
9. Fourth Year - Spring Semester
1. MUS 100--Concert Class (0 credits)
Upper Division Applied study (2 credits)
Ensemble (1-2 credits)
MUS 142--Diction II OR
MUS 417--Vocal Pedagogy (2 credits)
MUS 420 , 421, 425 or 431 (capstone) (3
credits)
MUS 441--Choral Methods (3 credits)
MUS 498R--Senior Recital (0 credits)
MUSE 101 /401 or MUSE 103 /403 (1
credits)
EDU 210--Nevada School Law (3 credits)
PRAXIS II (Music: Content Knowledge (0
credits)
TOTAL (15-16 credits)
10. Fifth Year - Fall Semester
1. Ensemble (1-2 credit)
MUS 380--Classroom Instruments (2
credits)
MUS 416R--Orchestration (3 credits)
DAN 253--Methods for Teaching Rhythm
and Dance (2 credits)
Capstone (3 credits)
EDSP 411--Students with Disabilities
in General Education Settings (3 credits)
PRAXIS II exam (Principles of Learning
and Teaching, K-6 or 7-12)
TOTAL (14-15 credits)
11. Fifth Year - Spring Semester
1. CTL 699B--Supervised Internship (12
credits)
PRAXIS II exam (Music: Concepts &
Processes) (0 credits)
TOTAL (12 credits)
Minimum 30 credits of college
coursework
2.74 overall GPA
Passing scores from either PPST
or CBEST
Two letters of recommendation
Short essay
Application
Piano Proficiency Exam - must
be passed at least 1 full year
prior to internship (Spring 4) at
the latest
PRAXIS II Exams - must be
passed for name to be forwarded
to Nevada State Department of
Education for licensure
PRAXIS I: PPST or CBEST
PRAXIS II: Music: Content
Knowledge
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Minor in Music (20-21 credits)
PRAXIS II: Principles of
Learning & Teaching, K-6 or 7-
12 versions
PRAXIS II: Music: Concepts &
Processes
12. NOTES:
13. Applied study - if your instrument is
voice, enroll in MUS 105--Vocal
Techniques during your first term. 100-
level lower division applied study (6-8 cr)
300-level upper division applied study (8
cr)
14. Ensemble - if your instrument is voice,
piano, or guitar, enroll in a choral
ensemble (Concert Choir or Chamber
Choir)
15. - if your instrument is wind or percussion,
enroll in an instrumental ensemble
(Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, or
Symphony Orchestra)
16. - if your instrument is violin, viola, cello,
or bass, enroll in Symphony Orchestra
17.
18. Functional Piano ( MUS 109R , MUS 110R ,
MUS 209R , MUS 210R) - these courses are
optional and depend upon your piano
skills. They will prepare you for the piano
proficiency exam. This preparation can
also been done through applied study.
19. Diction I (MUS 141), Diction II MUS 142),
& Vocal Pedagogy (MUS 417) - you will
choose two of these courses as part of your
degree program.
20. Barrier Exam - must be passed to enroll in
upper division applied study. See your
applied instructor regarding the contents
of the exam.
21. Applying to the College of Education
Teacher Preparation Program
(www.unr.edu/educ/ac) - acceptance
required to enroll in EDSP 411 , CTL 699B
22. Deadlines: Oct 1 for Spring admission; Mar
1 for Summer admission
Students with majors in another field may minor in music by completing
one of the following:
1. Music Minor Interest Subject
1. Core Courses (9 credits)
1. MUS 100--Concert Attendance
(satisfactory completion of three
semesters) (0 credits)
2. MUS 203R & MUS 204R--Music Theory I &
II (3 credits each)
3. MUS 341--Music History I OR
4. MUS 342--Music History II (3 credits)
2. Major ensembles (3 credits)
3. Instrumental or vocal instruction (3 credits)
4. Electives in music courses numbered 300 or above (5-
6 crs)*
TOTAL (20-21 credits)
1. *NOTE: These electives may include
upper-division credits earned in ensembles
(MUSE) and/or instrumental/vocal
instruction (MUSA). Students must
complete a minimum of 9 credits in
courses numbered 300 or above.
2. Music Industry Subject
1. Core courses (18 credits)
1. MUS 100--Concert Attendance
(satisfactory completion of three
semesters) (0 credits)
2. MUS 109R & MUS 110R--Functional Piano
I and II (1 credit each)
3. MUS 203R & MUS 204R--Music Theory I
and II (3 credits each)
4. MUS 233 & MUS 234--Recording
Techniques and Midi I and II (4 credits)
5. MUS 485--Internship (audio production or
music management) (3 credits)
6. MUS 341--Music History I OR
7. MUS 342--Music History II (3 credits)
2. Select two credits from the following: (2 credits)
1. MUSE 402--Symphonic Choir
2. MUSE 412--Symphonic Band
3. MUSE 415--Marching Band
4. MUSE 421--Symphony Orchestra
5. MUSE 431--Jazz Ensemble
3. Elective in a music course numbered 300 or above (1
credit)
TOTAL (21 credits)
Applied Music Lessons
All university students may take applied music, although music majors
and minors are given first priority for available space. A fee of $150 per
semester for one half-hour lesson per week is required for all applied
individual instruction. Students taking applied music must also enroll in
an appropriate ensemble: symphonic choir, concert choir, university
women's chorus, orchestra, marching and concert band, or symphonic
band and wind ensemble. A maximum of 13 credits in ensembles is
allowed toward graduation.
Students receive a half-hour individual applied lesson for one credit and
an hour lesson for two, three, or four credits. A jury examination is
required at the end of the semester for all undergraduate and graduate
students enrolled in applied music. A minimum of one hour of daily
preparation is required for each credit.
A maximum of eight credits of applied instruction at each level may be
applied to the bachelor of arts degree. A maximum of four credits of
applied instruction at the 700 level may apply toward a graduate degree.
All students entering the bachelor of music applied program must
satisfactorily complete an entrance audition; an upper-division audition
must be completed after 16 lower-division credits. Any student seeking
upper-division or graduate status in applied music must satisfactorily
complete an audition ( MUSA 753 - MUSA 770 do not require an
audition.)
Continuation Exam (MUS 300) Requirement
All undergraduate music majors pursuing a Bachelor of Music or
Bachelor of Music Education degree must fulfill the Continuation Exam
requirement before enrolling in upper-division theory or music education
coursework.
This comprehensive exam covers the final two semesters of both the
theory and sight-singing sequences. It is strongly recommended students
take the exam following the second year of study within their degree
program. Exams will be offered each May and August. Students will
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have two opportunities to pass the exam before official admittance into
the chosen music degree program is denied.
The Continuation Exam is divided into two equally weighted segments:
written theory and oral ear-training sections.
Ensemble Requirements
All music majors and minors taking private lessons must coregister for an
appropriate major ensemble until they have completed the required
number of major ensemble credits for their degree. Majors and minors
who have completed the required major ensemble credits may
subsequently coregister for either a major or minor ensemble as long as
they take private lessons. In addition, all nonmajors must coregister for
ensembles as long as they are taking private lessons.
Students may count only one major ensemble credit per semester toward
the ensemble requirement. Enrollment in all ensembles is subject to the
instructor's approval. Music education instrumental majors are required
to participate in marching band for two semesters, but are not required to
enroll in any of the university ensembles during the semester in which
they are student teaching.
Master Class/Concert Attendance (MUS 100) Requirements
All undergraduate music majors and minors must fulfill
masterclass/concert attendance requirement by completing MUS 100--
Concert Attendance, as indicated below:
a. Bachelor of music majors: minimum of eight "satisfactory"
semesters.
b. Bachelor of arts music majors: minimum of six " satisfactory"
semesters.
c. Music minors: minimum of three "satisfactory" semesters.
Departmental Requirements
Candidates for all bachelor's degrees in music should consult the current
Music Department Handbook for information on any additional
departmental requirements.
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The Department of Philosophy offers courses leading to the degrees of
bachelor of arts and master of arts. The department also offers an Ethics,
Law, and Politics (ELP) specialization in the BA major and minor, and
Ethics, Law, and Politics specialization in the MA, and an Ethics, Law,
and Politics graduate certificate.
The general Philosophy degrees are designed for students interested in
acquiring a comprehensive understanding of the various areas of
philosophy, either for their cultural enrichment, as preparation for
application to professional schools, or as a basis for advanced study and
teaching of philosophy. The Philosophy degrees with specialization in
Ethics, Law, and Politics are designed to provided understanding of the
basic areas of philosophy as well as more intense and focused
understanding of ethical theory, philosophy of law, and political
philosophy.
Philosophy is an appropriate area of study for those planning to enter a
variety of fields, such as medicine, law, government, theology, literature,
sociology, psychology, languages, education, administration, journalism,
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appropriate for students who plan to enter fields where ethical issues are
central, students interested in fields connected to law and politics, and
students who simply wish to deepen their understanding of ethical, legal,
and political issues. The Ethics, Law, and Politics Graduate Certificate is
appropriate for graduate students in fields of study other than
Philosophy who wish to expand and ground their studies by considering
ethical, legal, and political theories and issues.
For more information about the Department of Philosophy, please visit
our website: http://www.unr.edu/philosophy .
Bachelor of Arts Philosophy Major - Ethics, Law, and Politics
Specialization
Access the assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/Philosophy_Bachelors_P
lan.pdf
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-43
credit)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20* credits)
1.
1. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language.
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete a fourth
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semester course in American Sign
Language; demonstrate proficiency
through placement examination or other
means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures; show
transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth year high school
course in foreign language; or participate
in a studies abroad program pre-approved
by the college to meet the foreign language
requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (36 credits)
1.
1. Whenever possible, students should
complete lower-level courses before
enrolling in upper-level courses. Unless
otherwise stated, all courses are three
credits.
2. General Philosophy requirements - 18 credits
1. Logic - 3 credits
2. PHIL 114--Introduction to Symbolic Logic
OR
3. PHIL 326--Intermediate Symbolic Logic (3
credits)
4. Group A - History of Philosophy - 12
credits
5. PHIL 211--Introduction to Ancient
Philosophy (3 credits)
6. PHIL 213--Introduction to Modern
Philosophy (3 credits)
7. PHIL 314R--Survey of 20 th Century
Continental European Philosophy
8. PHIL 315--Survey of 20 th Century Anglo-
American Philosophy (3 credits)
9. Group B--Metaphysics, Epistemology,
History and Philosophy of Science (3
credits)
10. In consultation with your advisor, take one
of the following
11. PHIL 224--Introduction to Philosophy of
Science
12. PHIL 425--Philosophy of Language
13. PHIL 434--Philosophy of Cognitive Science
14. PHIL 435--Philosophy of Mind
15. PHIL 438--Problems in the History and
Philosophy of Science
16. PHIL 440--Theory of Knowledge
17. PHIL 441--Metaphysics
3. Ethics. Law and Politics requirements (18 credits)
1. Group C--Ethics, Law, and Politics
2. Take both of the following courses (6
credits)
3. PHIL 317--History of Ethical Theory
4. PHIL 318--History of Political Thought
5. In consultation with your advisor, take
two of the following courses (6 credits)
6. PHIL 450--Ethical Theory
7. PHIL 453--Philosophy of Law
8. PHIL 454--Global Ethics and Justice
9. PHIL 457--Political Philosophy
10. With approval of your advisor, other 400-
level history of philosophy course focusing
on ethics, law, or politics.
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11. With approval of your advisor, other 400-
level metaphysics, epistemology, or
history and philosophy of science course
focusing on ethics, law, or politics.
4. In consultation with your advisor, take two of the
following courses (6 credits). Courses taken to meet
other Group C requirements are excluded.
1. PHIL 135--Introduction to Ethics
2. PHIL 203--Introduction to Existentialism
3. PHIL 207--Introduction to Social and
Political Philosophy
4. PHIL 244--Bioethics
5. PHIL 245--Contemporary Moral Issues
6. PHIL 280--Philosophy of the Body
7. PHIL 323--Problems in Philosophy
8. PHIL 327--History of Political Thought I
9. PHIL 328--Hisotry of Political Thought II
10. PHIL 450--Ethical Theory
11. PHIL 451--Happiness
12. PHIL 452--Aesthetics
13. PHIL 453--Philosophy of Law
14. PHIL 454--Global Ethics and Justice
15. With approval of your advisor, other 400-
level history of philosophy course focusing
on ethics, law, or politics.
16. With approval of your advisor, other 400-
level metaphysics, epistemology or history
and philosophy of science course focusing
on ethics, law, or politics.
17. With approval of your advisor, other
selected topics or independent study
courses focusing on ethics, law, or politics.
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-21 credit)
1.
1. The philosophy department accepts any
minor approved by the College of Liberal
Arts.
5. ELECTIVES (8-32 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (128 credits) Note: Philosophy is in the process
of reducing its total required credits to 120.
1.
1. Forty-two or more credits must be in
courses numbered 300 or above.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
1. First Year -- Fall Semester
1. ENG 101--Composition I (3 credits)
2. Core MATH (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
4. Core Social Science (3 credits)
5. Elective (2 credits)
6. TOTAL (15-17 credits)
2. First Year -- Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Composition I (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
4. Core Fine Arts (3 credits)
5. PHIL 114--Introduction to Symbolic
Logic (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16 credits)
3. Second Year -- Fall Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 211 (3 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
5. PHIL 211--Introduction to Ancient
Philosophy (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
4. Second Year -- Spring Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Foreign Language 212 (3 credits)
3. Minor (100-200 level) (3 credits)

4. PHIL 213--Introduction to Modern
Philosophy (3 credits)
5. Core Diversity (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year -- Fall Semester
1. CH 203--American Experiences and
Consitutional Change (3 credits)
2. PHIL 315--Survey of 20th Century Anglo-
American Philosophy (3 credits)
3. PHIL 317--History of Ethical Theory (3
credits)
4. PHIL ELP Group B (any from list) (3
credits)
5. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
6. Minor (3 credits)
7. TOTAL (18 credits)
6. Third Year -- Spring Semester
1. PHIL 314R--Survey of 20th Century
Continental European Philosophy (3
credits)
2. PHIL 450 or PHIL 453 or PHIL 454 or PHIL
457 (3 credits)
3. PHIL 318--History of
Political Philosophy (3 credits)
4. Minor (3 credits)
5. Elective (300-400 level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
7. Fourth Year -- Fall Semester
1. PHIL 450 or PHIL 453 or PHIL 454 or PHIL
457 (3 credits)
2. PHIL ELP Group C course from list (3
credits)
3. Capstone (3 credits)
4. Minor (2 courses at 300-400 level) (6
credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
8. Fourth Year -- Spring Semester
1. PHIL ELP Group C course from list (3
credits)
2. Capstone (3 credits)
3. Minor (1 or 2 courses at 300-400 level) (3-6
credits)
4. Degree Elective (300-400 level) (6 credits)
5. TOTAL (15-18 credits)
Bachelor of Arts Philosophy Major - General Degree
Access the assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/Philosophy_Bachelors_P
lan.pdf
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-43
credit)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20* credits)
1.
1. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language.
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete a fourth
semester course in American Sign
Language; demonstrate proficiency
through placement examination or other
means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures; show
transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth year high school
course in foreign language; or participate
in a studies abroad program pre-approved
by the college to meet the foreign language
requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (36 credits)
1. Required courses 15 credits
1. PHIL 211--Introduction to Ancient
Philosophy (3 credits)
2. PHIL 213--Introduction to Modern
Philosophy (3 credits)
3. PHIL 114--Introduction to Symbolic Logic
OR
4. PHIL 326--Intermediate Symbolic Logic (3
credits)
5. PHIL 314R--Survey of 20 th Century
Continental European Philosophy
PHIL 315--Survey of 20 th Century Anglo-
American Philosophy (3 credits)
2. Group A--History of Philosophy (6 credits)
1. Select two courses (3 credits each) with at
least one course at the 400-level.
2. PHIL 212--Introduction to Medieval
Philosophy
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3. PHIL 313--19th Century Philosophy
4. PHIL 316--American Pragmatis
5. PHIL 317--History of Ethical Theory
6. PHIL 318--History of Political Philosophy
7. PHIL 407R--British Empiricists
8. PHIL 408R--Continental Rationalists
9. PHIL 409--Recent French Philosophy
10. PHIL 410--Plato
11. PHIL 411--Aristotle
12. PHIL 415--Kant
13. PHIL 416--Hegel
14. PHIL 417--Nietzsche
15. PHIL 418--Heidegger
16. PHIL 419--Wittgenstein
3. Group B--Metaphysics and Epistemology (6 credits)
1. Select two courses (3 credits each) with at
least one course at the 400-level
2. PHIL 131--Introduction to Metaphysics
(formerly PHIL 130)
3. PHIL 224--Introduction to Philosophy of
Science
4. PHIL 425--Philosophy of Language
5. PHIL 434--Philosophy of Cognitive Science
6. PHIL 435--Philosophy of Mind
7. PHIL 438--Problems in the History and
Philosophy of Science
8. PHIL 440--Theory of Knowledge
9. PHIL 441--Metaphysics
4. Group C--Ethics and Value Theory (6 credits)
1. Select two courses (3 credits each) with at
least one course at the 400-level:
2. PHIL 135--Introduction to Ethics
3. PHIL 202--Introduction to the Philosophy
of the Arts
4. PHIL 203--Introduction to Existentialism
5. PHIL 207--Introduction to Social and
Political Philosophy
6. PHIL 244--Bioethics
7. PHIL 245--Contemporary Moral Issues
8. PHIL 323--Problems in Philosophy of
Religion
9. PHIL 325--Problems in Philosophy of
History
10. PHIL 327 - PHIL 328--History of Political
Thought I & II
11. PHIL 450--Ethical Theory
12. PHIL 451--Happiness
13. PHIL 452--Aesthetics
14. PHIL 453--Philosophy of Law
15. PHIL 454--Global Ethics and Justice
16. PHIL 457--Political Philosophy
5. Additional 300-400 level credits in philosophy (6
credits)
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-21 credit)
1.
1. The philosophy department accepts any
minor approved by the College of Liberal
Arts.
5. ELECTIVES (8-32 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (128 credits) Note: Philosophy is in the process
of reducing its total credits to 120.
1.
1. Forty-two or more credits must be in
courses numbered 300 or above.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
1. First Year -- Fall Semester
1. ENG 101--Composition I (3 credits)
2. Core MATH (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
4. Core Social Science (3 credits)
5. Major course (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15-18 credits)
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2. First Year -- Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Composition I (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
4. Core Fine Arts (3 credits)
5. PHIL 114--Introduction to Symbolic
Logic (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16 credits)
3. Second Year -- Fall Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 211 (3 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
5. PHIL 211--Introduction to Ancient
Philosophy (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
4. Second Year -- Spring Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Foreign Language 212 (3 credits)
3. Minor (100-200 level) (3 credits)
4. PHIL 213--Introduction to Modern
Philosophy (3 credits)
5. Core Diversity (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year -- Fall Semester
1. CH 203--American Experiences and
Consitutional Change (3 credits)
2. PHIL 315--Survey of 20th Century Anglo-
American Philosophy (3 credits)
3. PHIL Group B (any 100-200 level) (3
credits)
4. PHIL Group C (any 100, 200, 300 level) (3
credits)
5. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
6. Minor (3 credits)
7. TOTAL (18 credits)
6. Third Year -- Spring Semester
1. PHIL 314R--Survey of 20th Century
Continental European Philosophy (3
credits)
2. PHIL Group A (any 200-300 level) (3
credits)
3. PHIL Group B (any 400 level) (3 credits)
4. Minor (3 credits)
5. Elective (3 credits)
6. Elective (300-400 level) (3 credits)
7. TOTAL (18 credits)
7. Fourth Year -- Fall Semester
1. PHIL Group A (any 400 level) (3 credits)
2. PHIL Group C (any 400 level) (3 credits)
3. Capstone (3 credits)
4. Minor (300-400 level) (6 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
8. Fourth Year -- Spring Semester
1. PHIL (any 300-400 level) (3 credits)
2. Capstone (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Elective (300-400 level) (6 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
Minor in Philosophy (18 credits)
Students majoring in another field may minor in general philosophy by
completing the requirements outlined below. Philosophy majors may not
use either philosophy minor to fulfill their minor requirement.
1. Minor Interest Subject
1. PHIL 211--Introduction to Ancient
Philosophy (3 credits)

2. PHIL 213--Introduction to Modern
Philosophy (3 credits)
2. Group A--at least two courses (6 credits, 3 credits
each)
1. PHIL 313--19th Century Philosophy
(formerly PHIL 314)
2. PHIL 314R--Survey of 20th Century
Continental European Philosophy
3. PHIL 315--Survey of 20 th Century Anglo-
American Philosophy
4. PHIL 316--American Pragmatism
5. PHIL 317--History of Ethical Theory
6. PHIL 318--History of Political Philosophy
7. PHIL 407R--British Empiricists
8. PHIL 408R--Continental Rationalists
9. PHIL 409--Recent French Philosophy
10. PHIL 410--Plato
11. PHIL 411--Aristotle
12. PHIL 415--Kant
13. PHIL 416--Hegel
14. PHIL 417--Nietzsche
15. PHIL 418--Heidegger
16. PHIL 419--Wittgenstein
17. PHIL 425--Philosophy of Language
18. PHIL 434--Philosophy of Cognitive Science
19. PHIL 435--Philosophy of Mind
20. PHIL 438--Problems in the History and
Philosophy of Science
21. PHIL 440--Theory of Knowledge
22. PHIL 441--Metaphysics
3. Group B-- At least one course (3 credits, 3 credits
each)
1. PHIL 323--Problems in Philosophy of
Religion
2. PHIL 325--Problems in Philosophy of
History
3. PHIL 327 - PHIL 328--History of Political
Thought I & II
4. PHIL 450--Ethical Theory
5. PHIL 451--Happiness
6. PHIL 452--Aesthetics
7. PHIL 453--Philosophy of Law
8. PHIL 454--Global Ethics and Justice
9. PHIL 457--Political Philosophy
4. Additional credits in philosophy (3 credits)
Minor in Philosophy - Ethics, Law and Politics (18 credits)
Students majoring in another field may minor in philosophy by
completing the requirements outlined below for the philosophy ethics,
law, and politics minor. Philosophy majors may not use either
philosophy minor to fulfill their minor requirement.
1. At least nine credits of 300-400 level courses are
required
2. Group A--at least four courses (12 credits)
1. PHIL 135--Introduction to Ethics
2. PHIL 207--Introduction to Social and
Political Philosophy
3. PHIL 317--History of Ethical Theory
4. PHIL 318--History of Political Philosophy
5. PHIL 450--Ethical Theory
6. PHIL 453--Philosophy of Law
7. PHIL 454--Global Ethics and Justice
8. PHIL 457--Political Philosophy
9. With advisor approval, any 400-level
history of philosophy course focusing on
ethics, law, or politics.
10. With advisor aproval, any 400-level
metaphysics, epistemology, or history and
POLITICAL SCIENCE
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philosophy of science course focusing on
ethics, law, and politics.
3. Group B-- At least two of the following courses (6
credits)
1. Any additional course from Group A.
2. PHIL 202--Introduction to the Philosophy
of the Arts
3. PHIL 244--Bioethics
4. PHIL 245--Contemporary Moral Issues
5. PHIL 280--Philosophy of the Body
6. PHIL 323--Problems in Philosophy of
Religion
7. PHIL 327--History of Political Thought I
8. PHIL 328--History of Political Thought II
9. PHIL 451--Happiness
10. PHIL 452--Aesthetics
11. With advisor approval, any history of
philosophy course focusing on ethics, law,
or politics.
12. With advisor approval, any metaphysics,
epistemology, or history and philosophy
of science course focusing on ethics, law,
or politics.
13. With advisor approval, any course offered
in another department, appropriate to an
ethics, law, and politics minor.
The department offers courses leading to the degrees of bachelor of arts,
master of arts, master of public administration and doctor of philosophy.
International Affairs Major & Minors
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Access the assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/PSC_IAffairs_BP.pdf
The International Affairs Program administers an interdisciplinary major
in international affairs, minors in Asian Studies and Latin American
Studies (see separate listings in Interdisciplinary programs chapter), a
Model United Nations Program, the Adriano Lucatelli scholarship
program and an internship program. It also serves as advisor to the
International Affairs student organization.
The major in International Affairs comprises an "expanded field of
concentration" involving 33 credits plus corequisites. Students who select
this major may, under appropriate circumstances, use up to three courses
from this major to simultaneously fulfill minor or second major
requirements. Both capstones may be taken within the major if taught in
different departments. The diversity of options within the major and
stress placed upon study abroad experiences means that advisement
should be sought prior to enrollment each semester.
Entering students should plan to take ECON 102--Principles of
Microeconomics and ECON 103--Principles of Macroeconomics, and
foreign language courses during their first two years. In some cases,
introductory courses at the 200-level may be recommended in the second
semester. International students should consider the 100-level survey
courses in European and American history or politics as ways of
improving their performance in the Core Humanities sequence and in
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other courses in the major which assume some familiarity with history,
society and government in Europe and North America.
The courses comprising the International Affairs major provide extensive
training in analysis, synthesis, writing and speaking in a public setting.
They may lead toward a broad range of careers, depending upon
interests, specializations within the major, and tools acquired such as
language fluency. In many cases, an additional professional degree will
be required to enter attractive careers. Optional internships may provide
the experiential basis for choosing or rejecting careers.
The major in International Affairs consists of a 18-credit required
component and a 15-credit emphasis. The latter may include a senior
thesis supervised by an appropriate faculty member, with topic and
supervisor approved by the program director. Area study options require
an appropriate language.
Bachelor of Arts
International Affairs
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-46
credits)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20* credits)
1.
1. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language.
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete a fourth
semester course in American Sign
Language; demonstrate proficiency
through placement examination or other
means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures; show
transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth year high school
course in foreign language; or participate
in a studies abroad program pre-approved
by the college to meet the foreign language
requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. Required Courses (18 credits)
1. International Relations (3 credits)
1. PSC 211--Comparative Government and
Politics
2. PSC 231--World Politics
3. PSC 336--International Community
2. International Economic Institutions (3 credits)
1. ECON 305--Comparative Economic
Systems,
2. ECON 359--Economic Development,
3. ECON 365--Labor Economics,
4. ECON 442--History of Economic Ideas,
5. ECON 460--Economic Integration and
Common Markets
6. ECON 462--International Trade,
7. ECON 463--International Monetary
Relations,
8. FIN 308--International Financial
Management,
9. PSC 405P--Global Political Economy
3. Culture, Geography and Ideas (6 credits)
1. Contact your advisor for a list of approved
courses.
4. Research Tools (3 credits)
1. ECON 261R--Principles of Statistics I,
2. GEOG 325--Research Methods,
3. GEOG 416--Spatial Analysis,
4. IS 101--Introduction to Information
Systems;
5. PSC 320--Policy Analysis
6. PSY 210--Statistical Methods
7. SOC 210--Introduction to Statistical
Methods
8. Another statistics course with advisor
approval
5. Upper-Division Diplomacy (3 credits)
1. HIST 407A--United States Foreign
Relations I,
2. HIST 407B--United States Foreign
Relations II,
3. IAFF 300R--Model United Nations,
4. PSC 336--International Community,
5. PSC 403D--Global Environmental Policy,
6. PSC 405A--International Law,
7. PSC 405D--American Foreign Policy,
8. PSC 405E--Foreign Policies of the Major
Powers,
9. PSC 405F--Problems of World Politics,
10. PSC 405G--International Conflict,
11. PSC 405H--International Human Rights,
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12. PSC 407P--The Middle East in World
Affairs
13. PSC 407S--ComparativePolitical Economy
6. Emphases (15 credits)
1. Students must take all 15 credits in one of
the following areas.
2. NOTE: Internship and thesis may also
count toward the Emphasis.
3. Area Studies I: Asia
4. Area Studies II: Europe
5. Area Studies III: Latin America
6. Area Studies IV: Africa
7. Area Studies V: The Middle East
8. Diplomacy, Law and Organization
9. International Environmental Studies
10. International Political Economy
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-21 credit)
1.
1. Students must complete 18-21 credit in a
minor. The International Affairs
program accepts any minor approved by
the College of Liberal Arts.
5. ELECTIVES (0-27 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (120 credits)
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
1. First Year--Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3 credits)
2. MATH* (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
4. Core Fine Arts (3 credits)
5. IA Group 2 Major Course (PSC 211--
Comparative Government and Politics or
PSC 231--World Politics (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16 credits)
7. *Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
Core Curriculum section of the general
course catalog.
2. First Year--Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Composition II* (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science A (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
4. ECON 102--Principles of
Microeconomics (3 credits)
5. Elective (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16 credits)
3. Second Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 211 (3 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
5. ECON 103--Principles of
Macroeconomics (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
4. Second Year--Spring Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Foreign Language 212 (3 credits)
3. Minor (100-200 level) (3 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
5. Core Diversity Course (100-200 level) (3
credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 203--American Experiences and
Constitutional Change (3 credits)
2. IA Group 3 Major Course (3 credits)
3. IA Group 3 Major Course (300-400 level) (3
credits)
4. IA Group 5 Major Course (3 credits)
5. IA Group 6 Major Course (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
6. Third Year--Spring Semester
1. IA Group 4 Major Course (3 credits)
2. IA Group 6 Major Course (300-400 level) (3
credits)
3. IA Group 6 Major Course (300-400 level) (3
credits)
4. Minor (3 credits)
5. IA Group 2 Major Course ( ECON 305--
Comparative Economic Systems, ECON
359--Economic Development, or ECON
460--Introduction to Mathematical
Economics) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
7. Fourth Year--Fall Semester
1. IA Group 6 Major Course (300-400 level) (3
credits)
2. IA Group 6Major Course (300-400 level) (3
credits)
3. Capstone Course (3 credits)
4. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
5. Minor (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
8. Fourth Year--Spring Semester
1. Capstone Course (3 credits)
2. Minor (300-400 level) (6 credits)
3. Elective (4 credits)
4. TOTAL (13 credits)
Bachelor of Arts Political Science Major
Access the assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/PoliticalScience_Bachelo
rs_Plan.pdf
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-46
credit)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
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1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20* credits)
1.
1. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language.
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete a fourth
semester course in American Sign
Language; demonstrate proficiency
through placement examination or other
means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures; show
transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth year high school
course in foreign language; or participate
in a studies abroad program pre-approved
by the college to meet the foreign language
requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (30 credits)
1. Eighteen of the 30 credits must be taken at the 300-
400 level
1. PSC 101--American Politics: Process and
Behavior (3 credits)
2.
2. One political science course from each of the
following five fields (15 credits total):
1. American government (3 credits)
2. Public administration and public policy (3
credits)
3. Political theory--must be 300-400 level (3
credits)
4. Comparative government (3 credits)
5. International relations (3 credits)
6.
3. Political science electives (12 credits)
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-21 credit)
1.
1. Students must complete 18-21 credit in a
minor. The political science department
accepts any minor approved by the
College of Liberal Arts.
5. ELECTIVES (3-30 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (120 credits)
1.
1. NOTE: A candidate for a bachelor's degree
must earn a minimum of 42 credits
numbered 300 or above.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
1. First Year--Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3 credits)
2. MATH* (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
4. Core Social Science (3 credits)
5. PSC 101--American Politics: Process and
Behavior (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16 credits)
2. First Year--Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Composition II* (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science A (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
4. Core Fine Arts (3 credits)
5. PSC 210--American Public Policy OR
6. PSC 211--Comparative Government and
Politics OR
7. PSC 231--World Politics (3 credits)
8. TOTAL (16 credits)
3. Second Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 211 (3 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
5. PSC Major Course (100-200 level) (3
credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
4. Second Year--Spring Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Foreign Language 212 (3 credits)
3. Minor (100-200 level) (3 credits)
4. PSC Major Course (100-200 level) (3
credits)
5. Core Diversity Course (100-200 level) (3
credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 203--American Experience and
Constitutional Change (3 credits)
2. PSC Major Course (3 credits)
3. PSC Major Course (3 credits)
4. Elective (3 credits)
5. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
6. Third Year--Spring Semester
1. PSC Major Course (300-400 level) (3
credits)
2. PSC Major Course (300-400 level) (3
credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
5. Elective (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
7. Fourth Year--Fall Semester
1. PSC Major Course (300-400 level) (3
credits)
2. PSC Major Course (300-400 level) (3
credits)
3. Capstone Course (major) (3 credits)
4. Minor (3 credits)
5. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
8. Fourth Year--Spring Semester
1. Capstone Course (3 credits)
2. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
3. Elective (7 credits)
4. TOTAL (13 credits)
Minors in Political Science: (21 credits)
Students majoring in another field may minor in political science by
completing one of the following:
1. Minor Interest Subject (General)
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1. PSC 101--American Politics: Process and
Behavior OR
2. PSC 103--Principles of American
Constitutional Government (3 credits)
3. Three courses from the following:
4. PSC 108--Great Issues of Politics
5. PSC 210--American Public Policy
6. PSC 211--Comparative Government and
Politics
7. PSC 231--World Politics
8. PSC 341--Elements of Public
Administration (9 credits)
9. Three additional upper-division political
science or international affairs courses (9
credits)
2. Minor Interest Subject (Foreign Affairs)
1. PSC 101--American Politics: Process and
Behavior OR
2. PSC 103--Principles of American
Constitutional Government (3 credits)
3. PSC 211--Comparative Government and
Politics (3 credits)
4. PSC 231--World Politics (3 credits
2. Select four upper-division courses (3 credits each)
from the following two lists:
1. Comparative Politics
PSC 407A--Political Systems of Western
Europe
2. PSC 407B--Political Systems of East Asia
3. PSC 407C--Political Systems of Russia and
East-Central Europe (12* credits)
4. PSC 407D--Political Systems of the Middle
East and North Africa
5. PSC 407E--Political Systems of Latin
America
6. PSC 407F--Political Systems of China
7. PSC 407H--Politics and Problems in
Developed Areas
8. PSC 407J--Nationalism
9. PSC 407Q--Political Violence and
Terrorism
10. PSC 407V--Contemporary Basque Politics
11. International Relations
12. IAFF 300R--Model United Nations
13. IAFF 350-- Internship
14. PSC 336--International Community
15. PSC 403D--Global Environmental Policy
16. PSC 405A--International Law
17. PSC 405D--American Foreign Policy
18. PSC 405E--Foreign Policies of the Major
Powers
19. PSC 405F--Problems of World Politics
20. PSC 405G--International Conflict
21. PSC 405H--International Human Rights
22. PSC 405I--Holocaust and Genocide
23. PSC 407P--The Middle East in World
Affairs
24. PSC 407Q--Political Violence and
Terrorism
25. PSC 407S--Comparative Political Economy
26. * Students must take at least one course
from both the comparative politics and
international relations lists.
3. Minor Interest Subject (Public Administration and Public
Policy)
1. PSC 101--American Politics: Process and
Behavior OR
2. PSC 103--Principles of American
Constitutional Government (3 credits)
3. PSC 210--American Public Policy (3
credits)
4. PSC 341--Elements of Public
Administration 3
2. Four additional courses (3 credits each) selected from
the following:
1. PSC 354--Politics and Women
2. PSC 401A--Urban Politics
3. PSC 401M--Intergovernmental Relations
4. PSC 403C--Environmental Policy
5. PSC 403E--Environmental Law
6. PSC 403G--Land and Water Resource
Policy
7. PSC 403H--The Supreme Court and Public
Policy
8. PSC 403K--Problems in American Public
Policy
9. PSC 404A--Public Financial
Administration
10. PSC 404B--Public Personnel
Administration
11. PSC 404E--Theories of Public
Administration
12. PSC 404F--Administrative Law
13. PSC 405P--Global Political Economy
14. PSC 490F--Internship: Public Service (12
credits)
4. Minor Interest Subject (American Government)
1. PSC 101--American Politics: Process and
Behavior OR
2. PSC 103--Principles of American
Constitutional Government (3 credits)
3. PSC 304--The Legislative Process (3
credits)
4. PSC 305--The American Presidency (3
credits)
5. PSC 332--The Judicial Process (3 credits)
2. Three additional courses (3 credits each) selected
from the following:
1. PSC 208--Survey of State and Local
Government
2. PSC 353--Ethnic Politics in the United
States
3. PSC 354--Politics and Women
4. PSC 401A--Urban Politics
5. PSC 401F--Public Opinion and Political
Behavior
6. PSC 401H--American Political Parties and
Electoral Behavior (9 credits)
7. PSC 401L--Citizen Participation, Pressure
Groups and Political Movements
8. PSC 401M--Intergovernmental Relations
9. PSC 403H--The Supreme Court and Public
Policy
10. PSC 411G--Constitutional Law: Separation
of Powers and Federalism
11. PSC 490B--Internship: Legislative
12. PSC 490G--Internship: Congressional
Congressional Intern Program
A program in which the student spends one semester in a U.S. senator or
representative's office in Washington, D.C. For details and application
forms, contact the chairperson of the political science department.
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PSYCHOLOGY
438 Mack Social Science
(775) 784-6828
The department offers courses leading to the degrees of bachelor of arts,
master of arts and doctor of philosophy.
The department has two sets of goals for its undergraduate curriculum:
1. The education of students with a liberal arts foundation, who:
o understand basic principles in psychology
o understand methods of inquiry in psychology
o appreciate the relevance of psychology to human
affairs
o can think critically and analytically about
psychological matters
2. The training of students, who:
o are prepared to pursue graduate study in
psychology and related disciplines
o have adequate oral, writing, analytical and
computational skills to achieve that goal
o have a thorough appreciation of methods of scientific
inquiry in psychology
o can read primary literature in psychology with
understanding and appreciation
o have a broad appreciation of various psychological
fields and their applications
o are able to integrate different domains of knowledge
within the discipline
There are two tracks in the undergraduate curriculum to satisfy the
differing educational goals of psychology majors; the general degree
and the research specialization.
Bachelor of Arts Psychology Major - General Degree
Access the assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/Psychology_Bachelors_
Plan.pdf
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-44
credit)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20* credits)
1.
1. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language.
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete a fourth
semester course in American Sign
Language; demonstrate proficiency
through placement examination or other
means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures; show
transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth year high school
course in foreign language; or participate
in a studies abroad program pre-approved
by the college to meet the foreign language
requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (30 credits)
1.
1. NOTE: Courses in the major may not be
taken pass-fail.
2. Introductory Requirements (6 credits)
1. PSY 101--General Psychology
2. PSY 240--Introduction to Research
Methods (3 credits)
3. Content Area Requirements* (15 credits)
1. Select one course (3 credits each) from each
content area
2. Cognitive and Brain Science
3. PSY 403--Physiological Psychology
4. PSY 405--Perception
5. PSY 416--Cognitive Psychology
6. PSY 432--Human Memory
7. Clinical
8. PSY 441--Abnormal Psychology
9. PSY 451--Basic Principles of Psychotherapy
10. PSY 435--Personality
11. Behavior Analysis
12. PSY 205--Elementary Analysis of Behavior
13. PSY 407--Applied Behavior Analysis
14. PSY 450--Industrial and Organizational
Psychology
15. PSY 472--Experimental Analysis of
Behavior
16. PSY 473--Radical Behaviorism
17. Social/Life Span/Personality
18. PSY 233--Child Psychology
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19. PSY 261--Introduction to Social Psychology
20. PSY 442--Psychology of Aging
21. Foundations and Capstones
22. PSY 408--History of Psychology
23. PSY 410--Philosophical Criticisms of
Psychological Research
24. PSY 419--Conditioning and Learning
25. PSY 4XX--Capstone
26. * PSY 499--Advanced Special Topics (in
related area) may be applied to a
corresponding content area; academic
advisor approval required.
4. Electives (9 credits)
5.
1. Except for introductory courses (PSY 101--
General Psychology or PSY 240--
Introduction to Research Methods) and
PSY 210--Statistics, all psychology courses,
including those listed above, may also be
considered electives. At least 21 credits in
the major field must be upper division.
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-21 credit)
1.
1. The psychology department accepts any
minor approved by the College of Liberal
Arts.
5. ELECTIVES (5-30 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (120 credits)
1.
1. Forty-two or more credits must be from
courses numbered above 300.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE--General Degree
1.
1. This is a possible sequence of courses.
Please review this with an advisor to make
sure you are making the best scheduling
choices for yourself.
2. First Year--Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3 credits)
2. MATH* (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
4. Core Fine Arts (3 credits)
5. PSY 101--General Psychology (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16-18 credits)
7. *Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
current class schedule for placement
information.
3. First Year--Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Composition II* (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science A (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
4. PSY 240--Introduction to Research
Methods (3 credits)
5. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16-18 credits)
4. Second Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 211 (3 credits)
4. PSY (Content Area Course) (3 credits)
5. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Second Year--Spring Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Foreign Language 212 (3 credits)
3. PSY (Content Area Course) (3 credits)
4. Minor (100-200 level) (3 credits)
5. Core Diversity (100-200 level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
6. Third Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 203--American Experience and
Constitutional Change (3 credits)
2. PSY (Content Area Course) (6 credits)
3. Minor (3 credits)
4. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
7. Third Year--Spring Semester
1. PSY (Content Area Course) (3 credits)
2. PSY (Elective 300-400 level) (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Elective (6 credit)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
8. Fourth Year--Fall Semester
1. PSY (Elective 300-400 level) (3 credits)
2. Capstone Course (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Elective (6 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
9. Fourth Year--Spring Semester
1. PSY (Elective 300-400 level) (3 credits)
2. Capstone Course (3 credits)
3. Elective (6 credits)
4. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
Bachelor of Arts Psychology Major - Research Specialization
Access the assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/Psychology_Bachelors_
Plan.pdf
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-43
credit)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
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1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20* credits)
1.
1. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language.
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete a fourth
semester course in American Sign
Language; demonstrate proficiency
through placement examination or other
means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures; show
transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth year high school
course in foreign language; or participate
in a studies abroad program pre-approved
by the college to meet the foreign language
requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS--Research Specialization (40 credits)
1.
1. NOTE: Courses in the major may not be
taken pass-fail.
2. Students may enter the program at any
time, but must have and then maintain a
minimum 3.0 grade-point average in
psychology. They must also hold a 2.75
overall GPA.
2. Introductory Requirements (13 credits)
1. PSY 101--General Psychology
2. PSY 240--Introduction to Research
Methods (3 credits)
3. PSY 210--Statistical Methods (3 credits)
4. PSY 301--Experimental Psychology (4
credits)
3. Content Area (15 credits)*
1. Select one course (3 credits each) from each
content area:
2. Cognitive and Brain Science
3. PSY 403--Physiological Psychology
4. PSY 405--Perception
5. PSY 416--Cognitive Psychology
6. PSY 432--Human Memory
7. Clinical
8. PSY 441--Abnormal Psychology
9. PSY 451--Basic Principles of Psychotherapy
10. PSY 435--Personality
11. Behavior Analysis
12. PSY 205--Elementary Analysis of Behavior
13. PSY 407--Applied Behavior Analysis
14. PSY 450--Industrial and Organizational
Psychology
15. PSY 472--Experimental Analysis of
Behavior
16. PSY 473--Radical Behaviorism
17. Social/Life Span/Personality
18. PSY 233--Child Psychology
19. PSY 261--Introduction to Social Psychology
20. PSY 442--Psychology of Aging
21. Foundations and Capstones
22. PSY 408--History of Psychology
23. PSY 410--Philosophical Criticisms of
Psychological Research
24. PSY 419--Conditioning and Learning
25. PSY 4XX--Capstone
26. * PSY 499--Advanced Special Topics (in
related area) may be applied to a
corresponding content area; academic
advisor approval required.
4. Direct Learning--(6 credits)
1. Choose one course from the following:
2. PSY 275--Undergraduate Research
3. PSY 375--Advanced Undergraduate
Research
4. PSY 439R--Field Experience in the
Teaching of Psychology
5. PSY 440--Field Experience in Behavior
Analysis
6. PSY 447--Geropsychology Field Experience
7. PSY 448--Geropsychology Independent
Study
8. PSY 475--Honors Thesis
5. Electives (6 credits)
1. Except for introductory courses ( PSY 101--
General Psychology or PSY 240--
Introduction to Research Methods) and
PSY 210--Statistics, all psychology courses,
including those listed above, may also be
considered electives. At least 21 credits in
the major field must be upper division.
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-21 credit)
1.
1. The Psychology Department accepts any
minor approved by the College of Liberal
Arts.
5. ELECTIVES (0=18 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (120 credits)
1.
1. Forty-two or more credits must be from
courses numbered above 300.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE--Research Specialization
1.
1. This is a possible sequence of courses.
Please review this with an advisor to make
sure you are making the best scheduling
choices for yourself.
2. First Year--Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3 credits)
2. MATH* (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
4. Core Fine Arts (3 credits)
5. PSY 101--General Psychology (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16-18 credits)
7. *Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
current class schedule for placement
information.
3. First Year--Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Composition I* (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
4. PSY 240--Introduction to Research
Methods (3 credits)
5. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16-18 credits)
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4. Second Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 211 (3 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
5. PSY Content Area Course (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Second Year--Spring Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Foreign Language 212 (3 credits)
3. PSY 210--Statistical Methods (3 credits)
4. PSY Content Area Course (3 credits)
5. Minor (100-200 level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
6. Third Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 203--American Experiences and
Constitutional Change (3 credits)
2. PSY 301 (4 credits)
3. PSY Content Area Course (3 credits)
4. PSY (Direct Learning Req.) (3 credits)
5. Minor (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16 credits)
7. Third Year--Spring Semester
1. PSY Content Area Course (6 credits)
2. PSY (Direct Learning Req.) (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (6 credits)
4. TOTAL (15 credits)
8. Fourth Year--Fall Semester
1. PSY (Elective 300-400 level) (3 credits)
2. Capstone Course (3 credits)
3. Diversity Course (100-200 level) (3 credits)
4. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
5. Elective (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
9. Fourth Year--Spring Semester
1. PSY (Elective 300-400 level) (3 credits)
2. Capstone Course (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Elective (6 credit)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
Minor in Psychology (18 credits)
Students majoring in another field may minor in psychology by
completing the following. Students majoring in neuroscience may minor
in Psychology but they cannot apply courses completed for the major to
their minor. Minor programs must include a minimum of 9 credits in
upper division courses (300-400 level).
1.
1. Introductory Requirements (6 credits)
1. PSY 101--General Psychology
2. PSY 240--Introduction to Research
Methods (3 credits)
2. Content Area Requirements* (12 credits)
1. Select one course (3 credits each) from each
content area:
2. Cognitive and Brain Science
3. PSY 403--Physiological Psychology
4. PSY 405--Perception
5. PSY 416--Cognitive Psychology
6. PSY 432--Human Memory
7. Clinical
8. PSY 441--Abnormal Psychology
9. PSY 451--Basic Principles of Psychotherapy
10. PSY 435--Personality
11. Behavior Analysis
12. PSY 205--Elementary Analysis of Behavior
Religious Studies Minor
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13. PSY 407--Applied Behavior Analysis
14. PSY 450--Industrial and Organizational
Psychology
15. PSY 472--Experimental Analysis of
Behavior
16. PSY 473--Radical Behaviorism
17. Social/Life Span/Personality
18. PSY 233--Child Psychology
19. PSY 261--Introduction to Social Psychology
20. PSY 442--Psychology of Aging
21. * PSY 499--Advanced Special Topics (in
related area) may be applied to a
corresponding content area; academic
advisor approval required.
Religious Studies is an 18 credit minor offered through the Gender, Race
and Identity program in the College of Liberal Arts. Students in the
minor will employ a variety of disciplinary perspectives to understand
religious thought and practice within diverse historical, intellectual and
socio-cultural contexts. Students also will grapple with fundamental
questions concerning the nature of religion and its continuing relevance
to contemporary life in a rapidly globalizing world.
Students are required to take RST 101--Introduction to Religious Studies,
PHIL 210--World Religions, and six additional credits of Group A
electives for a total of twelve. The remaining courses may be from either
Group A or Group B (Group A electives have the analysis of religion as a
primary course goal, while Group B electives focus on another subject
area with religion as a significant course component).
Courses not listed below may be included subject to approval by the
Religious Studies board.
1. Required courses (6 credits)
1. RST 101--Introduction to Religious Studies
2. PHIL 210--World Religions
2. Group A (at least 6 credits)
1. ANTH 405--Language, Religion, Politics
2. ANTH 420R--Magic, Witchcraft and
Religion
3. ANTH 439--Anthropology of Islam and
Muslim Cultures
4. ENG 484A--The Bible as Literature
5. HIST 410A--American Cultural and
Intellectual History I
6. HIST 439--Religion and Society in Latin
America
7. HIST 439A--The Aztecs
8. HIST 439B--Inquisition in Europe and
Latin America
9. HIST 467--Modern Jewish History
10. PHIL 323--Problems in the Philosophy of
Religion
11. PHIL 470--Religion and Science
12. RST 495--Special Topics in Religious
Studies
13. SOC 333--Religion and Society
3. Group B (0-6 credits)
1. ANTH 400A--North American Indians
2. ANTH 400E--Native American Literatures
3. ART 260R-261--Survey of Art History I, II
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4. ART 464R--High Renaissance and
Mannerist Art
5. ART 465--History of Northern Renaissance
Art
6. ART 467--History of Baroque Art I
7. ART 468R--History of Baroque Art II
8. DAN 265--History of Dance I: Ancient
Civilizations-18th Century
9. DAN 266--Dance History II
10. ENG 340--Myth and Archetype
11. ENG 441A--The Renaissance
12. ENG 435A--Milton
13. ENG 482A--Literature of the Middle Ages
14. ENG 494A--Native American Literature
(same as ANTH 400E)
15. HCE 470--Religious Perspecives in Health,
Healing, and Ethics
16. HIST 211--History of East Asia Part I
17. HIST 371 & HIST 372--Ancient Civilization
I and II
18. HIST 373--Medieval Civilization
19. INTD 353--History of Interiors
20. ITAL 462--Dante's Divine Comedy
21. PHIL 203--Introduction to Existentialism
22. PHIL 211--Introduction to Ancient
Philosophy
23. PHIL 212--Introduction to Medieval
Philosophy
The department offers courses leading to the degrees of bachelor of arts
and master of arts in sociology, and participates in an interdisciplinary
doctor of philosophy program in social psychology.
Bachelor of Arts Sociology Major
Access the assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/Sociology_Bachelors_Pl
an.pdf
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-44
credit)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20* credits)
1.
1. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language.
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete a fourth
semester course in American Sign
Language; demonstrate proficiency
through placement examination or other
means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures; show
transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth year high school
course in foreign language; or participate
in a studies broad program pre-approved
by the college to meet the foreign language
requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (30 credits)
1.
1. Required courses:
2. SOC 101--Principles of Sociology (3
credits)
3. SOC 207--Introduction to Sociological
Theory (3 credits)
4. SOC 210--Introduction to Statistical
Methods (3 credits)
5. SOC 425--Research Methods (3 credits)
2. Sociology majors must take at least one three-credit
course from each of the following three groups: (9
credit)
Group I: Social Structure and Social Change
1. SOC 342--Social Stratification
2. SOC 345--Social Movements and
Collective Behavior
3. SOC 350--Social Change
4. SOC 371--Social Organization
5. SOC 376--The Community
6. SOC 384--Population
7. SOC 405--Third-World Societies
8. SOC 406--Globalization and Society
3. Group II: Political, Legal, and Other Institutions
1. SOC 333--Religion and Society
2. SOC 369--Sociology of Law
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3. SOC 373--Political Sociology
4. SOC 391--Bureaucracy and Large-Scale
Organizations
5. SOC 393--Industrial Sociology
6. SOC 457--Society and Health
7. SOC 458--Sociology of Mental Health
8. SOC 463--Social Psychology of Education
4. Group III: Race, Gender, and Diversity
1. SOC 379--Ethnic and Race Relations
2. SOC 409--Gendered Violence
3. SOC 453--Gender and Society
4. SOC 461--White Identity, Race and Racism
5. SOC 464--Conformity and Deviance
6. SOC 480--The Family
7. SOC 483--Family Violence
8. SOC 490--Class, Race and Gender
5. All sociology majors must take three additional
sociology courses as electives (9 credits)
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-21 credits)
1.
1. The sociology department accepts any
minor approved by the College of Liberal
Arts.
5. ELECTIVES (5-30 credits)
1.
1. Consult an advisor for appropriate
courses.
6. TOTAL CREDITS (120 credits)
1.
1. Forty-two or more credits must be in
courses numbered 300 or above.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
1. First Year--Fall Semester
1. ENG 101--Composition I (3 credits)
2. MATH* (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
4. SOC 101--Principles of Sociology (3
credits)
5. Elective (suggest non-SOC Core Social
Science)
6. TOTAL (16-18 credits)
7. *Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
Core Curriculum section of the general
course catalog.
2. First Year--Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Composition II (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science A (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
4. SOC 210--Introduction to Statistical
Methods (3 credits)
5. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16-18 credits)
3. Second Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 211 (3 credits)
4. Core Fine Arts (3 credits)
5. SOC 207--Introduction to Sociological
Theory (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
4. Second Year--Spring Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Core Diversity (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 212 (3 credits)
4. Minor (100-200 level) (3 credits)
5. Elective (100-200 level)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 203--American Experiences and
Constitutional Change (3 credits)
2. Minor (3 credits)
3. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
4. SOC group I ( SOC 342 , SOC 345 , SOC
350 , SOC 371 , SOC 376 or SOC 405 ) (3
credits)
5. SOC Group II course ( SOC 333 , SOC 369 ,
SOC 373 , SOC 391 , or SOC 393 ) (3
credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
6. Third Year--Spring Semester
1. SOC 425--Research Methods (3 credits)
2. SOC Group III course ( SOC 379 , SOC 453
, SOC 464 , SOC 480 or SOC 490 ) (3
credits)
3. Minor (300 - 400 level) (6 credits)
4. SOC Elective (300 - 400 level) (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
7. Fourth Year--Fall Semester
1. SOC Elective (300 - 400 level) (6 credits)
2. Capstone Course (outside SOC) (3 credits)
3. Minor (300 - 400 level) (3 credits)
4. Elective (300 - 400 level) (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (15 credits)
8. Fourth Year--Spring Semester
1. Elective (4 credits)
2. SOC Elective (300 - 400 level) (3 credits)
3. Capstone Course (3 credits)
4. Minor (300 - 400 level)
5. TOTAL (13 credits)
Minor in Sociology (18 credits)
Students majoring in another field may minor in sociology by completing
the following:
1. Minor Interest Subject
1. Core Courses: (6 credits)
1. SOC 101--Principles of Sociology (3
credits)
2. SOC 207--Introduction to Sociological
Theory (3 credits)
2. Sociology minors must take at least one three-credit
course from each of the following three groups: (9
credits)
1. Group I: Social Structure and Social
Change
2. SOC 342--Social Stratification
3. SOC 345--Social Movements and
Collective Behavior
4. SOC 350--Social Change
5. SOC 371--Social Organization
6. SOC 376--The Community
7. SOC 384--Population
8. SOC 405--Third-World Societies
9. SOC 406--Globalization
10. Group II: Political, Legal, and Other
Institutions
11. SOC 333--Religion and Society
12. SOC 369--Sociology of Law
13. SOC 373--Political Sociology
14. SOC 391--Bureaucracy and Large-Scale
Organizations
15. SOC 393--Industrial Sociology
16. SOC 457--Society and Health
17. SOC 458--Sociology of Mental Health
18. SOC 463--Social Psychology of Education
19. Group III: Race, Gender, and Diversity
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20. SOC 379--Ethnic and Race Relations
21. SOC 409--Gendered Violence
22. SOC 453--Gender and Society
23. SOC 461--White Identity, Race and Racism
24. SOC 464--Conformity and Deviance
25. SOC 480--The Family
26. SOC 483--Family Violence
27. SOC 490--Class, Race and Gender
3. Sociology minors must also take one additional
three-credit course as elective (3 credits)
THEATRE AND DANCE
155 Church Fine Arts Complex
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The department offers the bachelor of arts degree with a major in theatre
and the bachelor of fine arts degree with a major in theatre.
Bachelor of Arts Theatre Major
Access the assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/Theatre_Bachelors_Plan.
pdf
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-46
credit)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
regarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6-8 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20* credits)
1.
1. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language.
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete a fourth
semester course in American Sign
Language; demonstrate proficiency
through placement examination or other
means through the Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures; show
transcript evidence of successful
completion of a fourth year high school
course in foreign language; or participate
in a studies abroad program pre-approved
by the college to meet the foreign language
requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (33 credits)
1. Required theatre courses (18 credits)
1. THTR 100--Introduction to the Theatre (3
credits)
2. THTR 105--Introduction to Acting (3
credits)
3. THTR 204--Theatre Technology (3 credits)
4. THTR 208 - THTR 408--Nevada Repertory
Company (9 credits)
2. Additional required theatre courses (6 credits)
Select two courses (3 credits each) from the
following: (6 credits)
1. THTR 473--Seminar in Theatrical Periods
2. THTR 481--History of Theatre I
3. THTR 482--History of Theatre II
4. THTR 498--Theatre Field Study
3. Other upper-division theatre courses (9 credits)
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-21 credit)
1.
1. The theatre department accepts any minor
approved by
2. the College of Liberal Arts.
5. ELECTIVES (0-27 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (120 credits)
1.
1. Forty-two or more credits must be in
courses numbered 300 or above.
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
1. First Year--Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3 credits)
2. MATH* (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
4. Core Social Science (3 credits)
5. THTR 100--Introduction to the Theatre or
THTR 105--Introduction to Acting (3
credits)
6. TOTAL (16 credits)
7. *Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
Core Curriculum section of the general
course catalog.
2. First Year--Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Composition II* (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
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Minor in Dance (19 credits)
3. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
4. THTR 100--Introduction to the Theatre OR
5. THTR 105--Introduction to Acting (3
credits)
6. Minor (100-200 level) (3 credits)
7. TOTAL (16 credits)
3. Second Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
2. Core Natural Science A (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 211 (3 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
5. THTR 204--Theatre Technology (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15-17 credits)
4. Second Year--Spring Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Foreign Language 212 (3 credits)
3. THTR 208--Nevada Repertory Company (3
credits)
4. Minor (100-200 level) (3 credits)
5. Core Diversity (100-200 level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 203--American Experiences and
Constitutional Change (3 credits)
2. THTR 408--Nevada Repertory Company (3
credits)
3. THTR Elective (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Minor (3 credits)
5. College Breadth Requirement (300-400
level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
6. Third Year--Spring Semester
1. THTR 481--History of Theatre I OR
2. THTR 482--History of Theatre II (3 credits)
3. THTR Elective (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
5. Elective (300-400 level) (3 credits)
6. Elective (3 credits)
7. TOTAL (15 credits)
7. Fourth Year--Fall Semester
1. THTR Elective (300-400 level) (3 credits)
2. Capstone Course (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Elective (4 credits)
5. TOTAL (13 credits)
8. Fourth Year--Spring Semester
1. THTR 481--History of Theatre I OR
2. THTR 482--History of Theatre II (3 credits)
3. THTR Elective (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
5. Capstone Course (3 credits)
6. Elective (3 credits)
7. TOTAL (15 credits)
Students majoring in another field may minor in dance by completing the
following requirements. Minor programs must include a minimum of 9
credits in upper division courses (300-400 level).
1.
1.
1. DAN 238--Modern Dance,
Beginning/Intermediate OR
2. DAN 338--Modern Dance, Advanced (1
credit)
3. DAN 132--Jazz Dance, Beginning OR
4. DAN 232--Jazz Dance, Intermediate OR
Minor in Theatre (18 credits)
5. DAN 332--Jazz Dance, Advanced (1 credit)
6. DAN 235--Ballet, Intermediate OR
7. DAN 335--Ballet, Advanced (1 credit)
8. DAN 253--Methods of Teaching Dance (2
credits)
9. DAN 266--History of Dance II (3 credits)
OR
10. An upper division history course in
another arts discipline 9with advisor
approval)
11. DAN 466--History of Dance III:
Contemporary Trends (3 credits)
12. DAN 288--Choreography II: Elements of
Dance Comp (2 credits)
13. DAN 467--Dance Criticism and Aesthetics
(3 credits)
14. DAN 388 R--Choreography III: Principles
of Composition (3 credits)
Students majoring in another field may minor in theatre by completing
the following:
1.
1.
WOMEN'S STUDIES
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1. THTR 100--Introduction to the Theatre (3
credits)
2. THTR 105--Introduction to Acting (3
credits)
3. THTR 204--Theatre Technology (3 credits)
4. THTR 408--Nevada Repertory Company (3
credits)
5. Selected upper-division courses in theatre
(6 credits)
This interdisciplinary program in the College of Liberal Arts provides
students with an understanding of women in historical and
contemporary contexts and an exploration of gender as it influences
scholarship and human relations. The program is multicultural,
emphasizing the intersection of race, class, sexuality, gender, and
ethnicity. The full range of academic disciplines are considered from the
perspective of gender, understood as both female and male. Students
analyze contributions women have made throughout history in all
aspects of life; sources of their omission from traditional approaches to
scholarship and traditional centers of power; and contemporary issues
concerning gender and sexual orientation in culture and society.
A major and a minor in Women`s Studies are offered.
Bachelor of Arts Women's Studies Major
Access the assessment plan for this program at:
http://www.cis.unr.edu/ecatalog/assess/2010/WomensStudies_Bachel
ors_Plan.pdf
1. UNIVERSITY CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS (36-46
credit)
1.
1. NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum
chapter of this catalog for information
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egarding the "Core English and Math
Completion Policy".
2. English (3-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "English" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
2. NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102 are
not required to complete ENG 101.
3. Mathematics (3-6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Mathematics" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog (3-
6 credits)
4. Natural Sciences (6-8 credits)
1. Refer to the "Natural Sciences" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog. (6 credits)
5. Social Sciences (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Social Sciences" section of the
Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
6. Fine Arts (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Fine Arts" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
7. Core Humanities (9 credits)
1. Refer to the "Core Humanities" section of
the Core Curriculum chapter in this
catalog (9 credits)
8. Capstone Courses (6 credits)
1. Refer to the "Capstone" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (6
credits)
9. Diversity (3 credits)
1. Refer to the "Diversity" section of the Core
Curriculum chapter in this catalog. (3
credits)
2. ADDITIONAL COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (6-20* credits)
1.
1. *Credits may vary depending on initial
course placement in foreign language.
2. Foreign Language (0-14 credits)
1. Successful completion of the foreign
language requirement may be
accomplished through one of five options:
complete a fourth semester college course
in a foreign language; complete and
transfer to UNR a fourth semester course
in American Sign Language; demonstrate
proficiency through placement
examination or other means through the
Department of Foreign Languages and
Literatures; show transcript evidence of
successful completion of a fourth year high
school course in foreign language; or
participate in a studies abroad program
pre-approved by the college to meet the
foreign language requirement.
3. College Breadth Requirement (6 credits)
1. Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree
in the college shall be required to take,
within the College of Liberal Arts, two
courses that are outside the departments in
which they major or minor, and that
exclude courses taken to fulfill Core
Curriculum requirements.
3. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (33 credits)
1.
1. Students may choose either a thesis or
non-thesis option for the major. A grade of
B- or higher in Women's Studies 101 is a
prerequisite for continuing in the major.
2. WOMEN`S STUDIES CORE COURSES (12 credits)
1. WMST 101--Introduction to Women's
Studies (3 credits)
2. WMST 250--Introduction to Feminist
Theory (3 credits)
3. WMST 255--The American Women's
Movement (3 credits)
4. WMST 450--Feminist Theory and Methods
(3 credits)
1. Thesis Option (33 credits)
5. WMST Core Courses (12 credits)
6. WMST 451--Senior Research Thesis I (3
credits)
7. WMST 452--Senior Research Thesis II (3
credits)
8. Electives (300-level or above, at least 9
credits of which must be from Group A)
(15 credits)
9.
1. Non-Thesis Option (33 credits)
10. WMST Core Courses (12 credits)
11. Electives (300-level or above, at least 15
credits of which must be from Group A)
(21 credits)
3. Women's Studies and Crosslisted Electives (Group
A)
1. WMST 280 / PHIL 280--Philosophy of the
Body
2. WMST 297R--Special Topics
3. WMST 300--Genders, Cultures and
Identities
4. WMST 305 / HIST 305--Women and
Science
5. WMST 345 / ENG 345--Literature of
Ethnic Minorities in the US
6. WMST 353 / PSC 353--Identity Politics in
the United States
7. WMST 354 / PSC 354--Politics and Women
8. WMST 378 / BASQ 378 / SOC 378 / PSC
378--Basque Transnationalism in the US
9. WMST 406 / FREN 406--Francophone
Literature and Film in Translation
10. WMST 409 / SOC 409--Gendered Violence
11. WMST 410 / ANTH 410--Topics in Gender
and Culture
12. WMST 416B / ENG 416B--Language and
Gender
13. WMST 419--Men and Masculinities
14. WMST 420--Gender and Social Sciences
15. WMST 421 / MUS 421--Gender and
Ethnicity in American Music
16. WMST 427A / ENG 427A--Women and
Literature
17. WMST 430--Gender Literature and the
Arts
18. WMST 442 / HIST 442--Women in Latin
America
19. WMST 453 / SOC 453--Gender and Society
20. WMST 461 / SOC 461 / PSC 401N--White
Identity, Race and Racism
21. WMST 462 / BASQ 461--Basque Gender
Studies
22. WMST 467 / PSY 467--The Psychology of
Gender
23. WMST 470R / ANTH 470 R--Gender and
Migration
24. WMST 479 / ART 478--Beauty and the
Body
25. WMST 486 / SOC 483--Family Violence
26. WMST 489 / ENG 490A--Gender and
Sexual Identity in Literature
27. WMST 490R--Special Topics
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28. WMST 498--Internship in Women's Studies
29. WMST 499--Independent Study
4. Outside Electives (Group B)*
1. ANTH 485--Language and Culture*
2. COM 302--Issues in Interpersonal
Communication
3. COM 407--Communication Between the
Sexes
4. CRJ 475--Women and the Criminal Justice
System
5. CRJ 479--Feminist Jurisprudence: Violence
Against Women
6. ENG 304--American Literature and
Culture*
7. ENG 492C--Language and Culture*
8. ENG 480B--Topics in Comparative
Literature
9. ENG 491A--Major Texts in the
Environmental Movement
10. ENG 497B--Ethnicity, Gender and
American Identity*
11. ENG 494A--Native American Literature
12. FLL 450--Hispanic Women's Literature in
Translation
13. GEOG 464--Race, Gender and
Environment
14. HDFS 430--Advanced Studies in Human
Sexuality*
15. HDFS 436--Family Interaction
16. HIST 293--African American Experience in
America*
17. SOC 379--Ethnic and Race Relations
18. SOC 480--The Family
19. SOC 490--Class, Race and Gender
20. SOC 495--Work and Occupation
21. *with approval of Women's Studies
advisor, when the course is being taught
so that gender or women constitutes a
major focus.
4. MINOR REQUIREMENTS (18-21 credit)
5. ELECTIVES (0-27 credits)
6. TOTAL CREDITS (120 credits)
7. RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE
1. First Year--Fall Semester
1. ENG* (3-5 credits)
2. MATH* (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 111 (4 credits)
4. WMST 101--Introduction to Women's
Studies (3 credits)
5. Elective (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (16-18 credits)
7. *Note: English and Math course placement
is based on test scores. Please consult the
Core Curriculum section of the general
course catalog.
2. First Year--Spring Semester
1. ENG 102--Composition II* (3 credits)
2. Core Natural Science (3 credits)
3. Foreign Language 112 (4 credits)
4. Core Fine Arts (3 credits)
5. WMST 250--Introduction to Feminist
Theory (3 credits) OR
6. WMST 255--The American Women's
Movement
7. TOTAL (16 credits)
3. Second Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 201--Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3
credits)
2. Core Natural Science A (3-5 credits)
3. Foreign Language 211 (3 credits)
4. College Breadth Requirement (100-200
level) (3 credits)
5. WMST 255--The American Women's
Movement OR
6. WMST 250--Introduction to Feminist
Theory (3 credits)
7. TOTAL (15 credits)
4. Second Year--Spring Semester
1. CH 202--The Modern World (3 credits)
2. Foreign Language 212 (3 credits)
3. Minor (100-200 level) (3 credits)
4. Core Diversity (100-200 level) (3 credits)
5. Elective (100-200 level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
5. Third Year--Fall Semester
1. CH 203--American Experience and
Constitutional Change (3 credits)
2. WMST Electives (9 credits)
3. College Breadth Requirement (3 credits)
4. Minor (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (18 credits)
6. Third Year--Spring Semester
1. WMST Elective (3 credits)
2. WMST 450--Feminist Theory and
Methods (3 credits)
3. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
4. Minor (3 credits)
5. Elective (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (15 credits)
7. Fourth Year--Fall Semester
1. WMST 451--Senior Research Thesis I* (3
credits)
2. WMST Elective (3 credits)
3. Capstone Course (3 credits)
4. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
5. TOTAL (12 credits)
8. Fourth Year--Spring Semester
1. WMST 452--Senior Research Thesis II* (3
credits)
2. WMST 498--WMST Internship (3 credits)
3. Capstone Course (3 credits)
4. Elective (1 credit)
5. Minor (300-400 level) (3 credits)
6. TOTAL (13 credits)
*These courses are required for students pursuing the thesis option.
Minor in Women's Studies (18 credits)
Students majoring in another field may minor in Women's Studies.
1.
1. Core Courses (9 credits)
1. WMST 101--Introduction to Women's
Studies (3 credits)
2. WMST 250--Introduction to Feminist
Theory (3 credits)
3. WMST 255--The American Women's
Movement (3 credits)
2. Complete 9 credits from Group A and/or B below, at
least 6 credits must be from Group A.
1.
Women's Studies and Crosslisted
Electives (Group A)
2. WMST 297R--Special Topics
3. WMST 280 / PHIL 280--Philosophy of the
Body
4. WMST 300--Genders, Cultures and
Identities
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5. WMST 305 / HIST 305--Women
and Science
6. WMST 345 / ENG 345--
Literature of Ethnic Minorities in
the US
7. WMST 353 / PSC 353--Identity
Politics in the United States
8. WMST 354 / PSC 354--Politics
and Women
9. WMST 378 / BASQ 378 / SOC
378 / PSC 378--Basque
Transnationalism in the US
10. WMST 406 / FREN 406--
Francophone Literature and
Film in Translation
11. WMST 409 / SOC 409--
Gendered Violence
12. WMST 410 / ANTH 410R--
Topics in Gender and Culture
13. WMST 416B / ENG 416B--
Language and Gender
14. WMST 419--Men and
Masculinities
15. WMST 420--Gender and Social
Sciences
16. WMST 421 / MUS 421--Gender
and Ethnicity in American
Music
17. WMST 427A / ENG 427A--
Women and Literature
18. WMST 430--Gender Literature
and the Arts
19. WMST 442 / HIST 442--Women
in Latin America
20. WMST 453 / SOC 453--Gender
and Society
21. WMST 461 / SOC 461 / PSC
401N--White Identity, Race and
Racism
22. WMST 462 / BASQ 461--Basque
Gender Studies
23. WMST 467 / PSY 467--The
Psychology of Gender
24. WMST 470R / ANTH 470R--
Gender and Migration
25. WMST 479 / ART 478--Beauty
and the Body
26. WMST 486 / SOC 483--Family
Violence
27. WMST 489 / ENG 490A--
Gender and Sexual Identity in
Literature
28. WMST 490R--Special Topics
29. WMST 498--Internship in
Women's Studies
30. WMST 499--Independent
Studies
31.
Outside Electives (Group B)*
32. ANTH 485--Language and
Culture*
33. COM 302--Issues in
Interpersonal Communication
34. COM 407--Communication
Between the Sexes
35. CRJ 475--Women and the
Criminal Justice System
36. CRJ 479--Feminist
Jurisprudence: Violence Against
Women
37. ENG 304--American Literature
and Culture*
38. ENG 492C--Language and
Culture*
39. ENG 480B--Topics in
Comparative Literature
40. ENG 491A--Major Texts in the
Environmental Movement
41. ENG 497B--Ethnicity, Gender
and American Identity*
42. ENG 494A--Native American
Literature
43. FLL 450--Hispanic Women's
Literature in Translation
44. GEOG 464--Race, Gender and
Environment
45. HDFS 430--Advanced Studies in
Human Sexuality*
46. HDFS 436--Family Interaction
47. HIST 293--African American
Experience in America*
48. SOC 379--Ethnic and Race
Relations
49. SOC 480--The Family
50. SOC 490--Class, Race and
Gender
51. SOC 495--Work and Occupation
52. *with approval of Women's
Studies advisor, when the course
is being taught so that gender or
women constitutes a major
focus.
Interdisciplinary and Special Programs
Asian Studies Minor (18 credits)
236 Mack Social Science
(775) 784-4601
A minor in Asian Studies is offered through the College of
Liberal Arts and is coordinated by the International Affairs
Program. It is supported by Chinese and Japanese language
instruction on campus and by Chinese, Japanese, Korean and
Thai language instruction available through the University of
Nevada, Reno's University Studies Abroad Consortium
(USAC) programs in China, Japan, Korea and Thailand.
Students must complete 18 Asian regional credits, consisting of
two or three lower division foundational and regional survey
courses and three or four upper division regional content
courses as listed below. Courses taken through USAC and
other approved study abroad programs may be used to
complete the minor.
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1. Lower-division Foundational and Regional Survey
Courses (6 to 9 credits required)
1. Foundational Courses (0-3 credits)
1. ANTH 201--Peoples and
Cultures of the World
2. IAFF 100--Global Studies
3. PSC 211--Comparative
Government and Politics
2. Regional Survey Courses (6-9 credits)
1. CHI 223--Modern Chinese
Literature in Translation
2. HIST 211--History of East Asia I,
HIST 212--History of East Asia II
3. JPN 221--Japan and Its Culture
4. PHIL 210--World Religions
2. Upper-Division Regional and Regional-Content
Courses (9 to 12 credits required)
1. ANTH 401D--Peoples and
Cultures of Southeast Asia
2. ECON 305--Comparative
Economic Systems
3. ECON 404--Monetary and
Financial Economics
4. ECON 461--Chinese Economy
5. GEOG 489--East Asia
6. HIST 450A--Modern Chinese
History
7. HIST 494A--Medicine and
Technology in Traditional China
8. HIST 494B--Pathologies of Daily
Life in Modern China
9. HIST 494C--Topics in Chinese
Culture and Society
10. HIST 498--Advanced Historical
Studies
11. MKT 456--International
Marketing
12. PSC 405P--Global Political
Economy
13. PSC 407B--Political Systems of
East Asia
14. PSC 407F--Political Systems of
China
15. PSC 407J--Nationalism
16. PSC 407S--Comparative Political
Economy
Basque Studies Minor (23 credits)
2322 Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
(775) 784-4854
An undergraduate minor in Basque studies is offered through
the Center for Basque Studies, part of the College of Liberal
Arts. The Center offers many courses on Basque topics, both in
the regular classroom setting and online through Independent
Learning. In addition, the University Studies Abroad
Consortium (USAC) offers Basque courses in the Spanish
Basque Country. The minor program provides students with
an introduction and exposure to one of the unique ethnic
heritages of Europe and the American West. The minor can be
obtained entirely through online courses if the student prefers.
Minor in Basque Studies
Requirements include a two-semester (8 credit) course
sequence in Elementary Basque and 15 additional credits.
Second Year Basque ( BASQ 203--Second Year Basque I -
BASQ 204-Second Year Basque II) is recommended.
1. Required Core Courses:
1.
1. BASQ 101--Elementary Basque I
(4 credits)
2. BASQ 102--Elementary Basque II
(4 credits)
2. Additional requirements--15 credits from the
following list:
1.
1. BASQ 203--Second Year Basque I
(3 credits)
2. BASQ 204--Second Year Basque
II (3 credits)
3. BASQ 220 / ANTH 220 / PSC
220--Introduction to Basque
Cultural Studies in a Global
Frame (3 credits)
4. BASQ 221--Introduction to
Basque Folk Dance (2 credits)
5. BASQ 295--Independent
Language Study (1-2 credits)
6. BASQ 378 / ANTH 378 / PSC
378 / SOC 378 / WMST 378--
Basque Transnationalism in the
U.S. (3 credits)
7. BASQ 405 & BASQ 406--Basque
Conversation and Composition I
and II (3 credits each)
8. BASQ 407V--Contemporary
Basque Politics (3 credits)
9. BASQ 430 / HIST 430--Basque
History (until 1700) (3 credits)
10. BASQ 431 / HIST 431R--Modern
Basque History (1700 to the
present) (3 credits)
11. BASQ 451--Basque Literature (3
credits)
12. BASQ 452--Bernardo Atxaga (3
credits)
13. BASQ 455 / ANTH 484--Basque
Linguistics (3 credits)
14. BASQ 456 / ANTH 412--Basque
Language, Society, and Culture
(3 credits)
15. BASQ 460--Topics in Basque
Cultural Studies (1-6 credits)
16. BASQ 461 / WMST 462--Basque
Gender Studies (3 credits)
17. BASQ 466R / ANTH 413R /
ART 466--Museums,
Architecture, City Renewal: The
Bilbao Guggenheim (3 credits)
18. BASQ 467 / HIST 467--Basques
in Contemporary European
Culture (3 credits)
19. BASQ 471 / ANTH 414R--
Basque Culture (3 credits)
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20. BASQ 472 / ANTH 415R / PSC
407L--Basque Diaspora Studies
(3 credits)
21. BASQ 477 / ANTH 477--War,
Occupation & Memory in the
Basque Country (3 credits)
22. BASQ 480--Consuming Culture:
Food, Gastronomy and
Lifestyles (3 credits)
23. BASQ 495--Independent
Language Study (1-3 credits)
24. BASQ 499--Individual Research
in Basque Cultural Studies (3
credits)
25. HIST 497--Independent Study in
History (when offered as:
Basque and Iberian History) (3
credits)
26. PSC 480A--Independent Study
and Research in Political Science
(when offered as: Political
Institutions of the Basques,
Spain, and Europe) (3 credits)
Crosslisted courses may be taken under any of the prefixes
noted above and still count toward fulfilling the minor.
Courses listed through other departments (such as
independent study) may also apply to the minor if the subject
matter is approved by the program director of Basque Studies.
Students who include BASQ 203--Second Year Basque I and
BASQ 204--Second Year Basque II to fulfill the minor
requirement may also use these courses to fulfill their foreign
language requirement.
Study Abroad Programs in the Basque Country
The University of Nevada, Reno is the lead institution of the
University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) whose Central
Office is located on campus. USAC offers study abroad
programs in 24 countries at 39 locations. Students may
participate in the university's study abroad program in the
Basque Country in San Sebastián, Spain; Bilbao/Getxo, Spain;
and/or Pau, France. Students can complete up to two years of
foreign language requirements in one semester. The programs
offer international business and Basque-related courses and
others in the areas of art history, culture, history, political
science, dance and cuisine. Come by the USAC office in the
Virginia Street Gym, Room 5, call (775) 784-6569, (866) 404-
USAC, email at: usac@unr.edu or check out the website at:
http://usac.unr.edu .
Ethnic Studies Minor
124 Mack Social Science
(775) 784-1560
societies and cultures. The curriculum allows for a focus on
issues of ethnicity and race either domestically or globally.
Refer to the Ethnic Studies Program description in the College
of Liberal Arts section of this catalog for more information. Or
visit: http://www.unr.edu/cla/gri/ethnicstudies.html .
Historic Preservation Minor (21 credits)
501 Ansari Business Building
(775) 784-6704 x2007
The university offers a historic preservation minor through the
College of Liberal Arts. Historic preservation is a rapidly
expanding field devoted to the understanding, recording,
preservation, restoration or adaptive reuse of significant
objects, buildings, sites, neighborhoods, districts or engineering
works that reflect a portion of the nation's historic and
prehistoric cultural heritage. Particular emphasis is placed on
the heritage of Nevada and the American West.
Students examine the principles of historic preservation, the
structure and purposes of private, municipal, state and federal
programs and agencies, as well as historic preservation laws. In
the program, students participate in field research projects and
internships with local, state and federal historic preservation
agencies. Related courses from other departments and colleges
are utilized in the program, depending upon the student's
major program and specific interests in a field of historic
preservation.
Students enrolled in the Land Use Planning Policy master's
degree program may specialize in historic preservation. A
program of study, usually 6 credit hours of related coursework,
is required.
1. Required courses for undergraduate minor:
1. A museum studies course in one
of five departments:
2. ANTH 309 (crosslisted as ART
308 , BIOL 308 , GEOL 309 ,
HIST 309 , THTR 309 )--Museum
Studies (3 credits)
3. HP 400--Principles of Historic
Preservation (3 credits)
4. HP 401--Laws and Policies (3
credits)
5. HP 403--World Architecture (3
credits)
6. HP 405--Historic Preservation
Survey and Planning (3 credits)
7. HP 480--Internship (3 credits)
8. PSC 341--Elements of Public
Administration (3 credits)
A minor in ethnic studies is offered through Gender, Race and
Identity Program housed within the College of Liberal Arts.
Designed to increase student's awareness of ethnic and racial
issues, domestically and globally, the program examines the
experiences and contributions of a wide range of peoples,
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Japanese Studies Minor (20 credits)
246 Edmund J. Cain Hall
(775) 682-8886
The College of Liberal Arts offers an undergraduate minor in
Japanese studies under the direction of the Department of
Foreign Languages and Literatures. Twenty credits are
required, 14 of which must be core courses taken through the
department. Six credits of related electives (at the 300-400 level)
may be selected from the list below. In addition, a "B" average
must be maintained in Japanese language courses.
1. Core Courses
1. JPN 212--Second-Year Japanese
II (3 credits)
2. JPN 221--Japan and Its Culture
(3 credits)
3. JPN 305--Japanese Conversation
and Composition I (3 credits)
4. JPN 306--Japanese Conversation
and Composition II (3 credits)
5. JPN 309--Japanese Conversation
(2 credits)
2. Related Electives
1. Select two courses from the
following list:
2. ANTH 421R--Legends, Myths
and Customs: Folklore and
Culture
3. CRJ 411--Comparative Criminal
Justice Systems
4. ENG 492B--Language, Literature
and CUlture
5. GEOG 480--East Asia
6. HIST 211--History of East Asia I
7. HIST 212--History of East Asia II
8. HIST 494A--Medicine and
Technology in Traditional China
9. HIST 494B--Pathologies of Daily
Life in Modern China
10. HIST 494C--Topics in Chinese
Cultures and Society
11. HIST 450A--Modern Chinese
History
12. PSC 407B--Government and
Politics in East Asia (6 credits)
Latin American Studies Minor (20 credits)
236 Mack Social Science
(775) 784-4601
An undergraduate minor in Latin American Studies is offered
through the College of Liberal Arts and coordinated by the
International Affairs Program. It includes study of Spanish
beyond the minimum college requirement and integrates
regional courses taught through six cooperating departments
and programs. It also takes advantage of established University
Studies Abroad Consortium programs in Chile, Costa Rica and
Mexico. To complete the minor field of concentration in Latin
American Studies, students must earn 20 credits* consisting of:
1. International Affairs (3 credits)
1.
1. IAFF 100--Global Studies
2. Spanish (5-8 credits)
1.
1. SPAN 305--Spanish
Composition I,
2. SPAN 306--Spanish
Composition II,
3. SPAN 309R--Spanish
Conversation,
4. SPAN 410R--Advanced Spanish
Grammar and Composition I,
5. SPAN 411--Advanced Spanish
Grammar and Composition II,
6. SPAN 412--Advanced
Translation,
7. SPAN 415--Spanish Stylistics,
8. SPAN 422--Special Topics in
Translation
3. Latin American History (6-9 credits)
1.
1. HIST 227--Introduction to Latin
American History and Culture I,
2. HIST 228--Introduction to Latin
American History and Culture
II,
3. HIST 320--Hispanic Culture in
the United States;
4. SPAN 222--Hispanic-America
and Its Culture
4. Advanced Area Studies Options (6-9 credits)
1.
1. ANTH 440D--Archaeology of
Ancient New World
Civilizations,
2. ANTH 401A--Contemporary
Latin American Society
3. GEOG 476--Latin America
4. HIST 344R--Andean
Ethnohistory,
5. HIST 345R--The History of
Society and Culture in Brazil,
6. HIST 347--History of Mexico,
7. HIST 439--Religion and Society
in Latin America,
8. HIST 442--Women in Latin
America,
9. HIST 498--Advanced Historical
Studies
10. IAFF 350--Iinternship
11. PSC 407E--Political Systems of
Latin America
12. SPAN 350--Introduction to the
Study of Hispanic Literature,
13. SPAN 355--Masterworks of
Spanish American Literature to
1850,
14. SPAN 356--Masterworks of
Spanish American Literature
1850-Present,
15. SPAN 442--Special Topics in
Cultural Studies,
16. SPAN 484--Spanish-American
Drama,
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17. SPAN 485--Spanish-American
Poetry,
18. SPAN 486--Spanish-American
Novel,
19. SPAN 488--Spanish-American
Short Story and Essay
*Spanish majors or minors may substitute additional Advanced
Area Studies Options for language credits.
Medieval and Renaissance Studies Minor (18 credits)
212 Mack Social Science
(775) 682-8964
Medieval and Renaissance studies is an appropriate minor for
students majoring in the following disciplines: anthropology,
art, criminal justice, English, foreign languages and literatures,
history, mathematics, music, philosophy, political science,
psychology, sociology, and speech communication and theatre.
The purpose of the interdisciplinary program is to enable
students to understand and explore the culture of the Middle
Ages and Renaissance so they may better understand the roots
of Western civilization.
Students wishing to minor in Medieval and Renaissance
studies must complete a total of 18 credits, which must include
courses from at least two departments. Twelve of these credits
must be earned in courses numbered 300 or above.
The acceptable courses for the minor are listed below in two
groups, Group A (courses with a predominantly Medieval
and/or Renaissance content) and Group B (courses of an
auxiliary nature). At least 12 credits must be chosen from
Group A. All courses are three credits each.
1. Group A (at least 12 credits)
1.
1. ART 444--Fashion History and
Style to 1660
2. ART 462R--History of Medieval
Art
3. ART 464R--High Renaissance
and Mannerist Art
4. ART 465--History of Northern
Renaissance Art
5. ART 467--History of Baroque
Art I
6. ART 493--Individual Studies in
Art History
7. DAN 265--History of Dance I:
Ancient Civilizations - 18th
Century
8. ENG 271--Introduction to
Shakespeare
9. ENG 414A--History of the
English Language
10. ENG 415A--Old English
11. ENG 415D--Introduction to Old
Norse
12. ENG 432A--Chaucer
13. ENG 433A--Shakespeare:
Tragedies and Histories
14. ENG 433B--Shakespeare:
Comedies and Romances
15. ENG 435A--Milton
16. ENG 431A--Beowulf
17. ENG 440A--Medieval English
Literature
18. ENG 441A--The Renaissance
19. ENG 442A--The Seventeenth
Century
20. ENG 482A--Literature of the
Middle Ages
21. ENG 464B--Drama Before
Shakespeare
22. ENG 465A--Elizabethan and
Jacobean Drama
23. HIST 373--Medieval Civilization
24. HIST 374--History of the
Byzantine Empire
25. HIST 384--The Italian
Renaissance
26. HIST 385R--Witches, Wars, and
Wisdom in the Early Modern
Era
27. HIST 393--England and the
British Empire I
28. HIST 454--Topics in Medieval
History
29. HIST 454A--Topics in the Italian
Renaissance
30. HIST 456--Topics in Ancient
History
31. HIST 480B--Renaissance Science
and the Secrets of Nature
32. HIST 482R--The Age of
Discovery
33. HIST 484A--History of the Book:
1450-1800
34. MUS 341--Music History I
35. PHIL 212--Introduction to
Medieval Philosophy
36. SPAN 462--Medieval and Early
Renaissance Spanish Literature
37. SPAN 464--The Spanish Golden
Age
2. Group B (0-6 credits)
1.
1. ART 260R - ART 261--Survey of
Art History I, II
2. ENG 412B--Applied Linguistics
3. ENG 413B--Historical
Linguistics
4. ENG 449A--British Literature I
5. ENG 484A--The Bible as
Literature
6. FREN 221--France and Its
Culture
7. FREN 341--Introduction to the
History of French Literature I
8. HIST 105--European Civilization
9. HIST 281R--Magic, Marvels &
Nature: Premodern World
10. HIST 296--Nomads to Nations in
Inner Asia
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11. HIST 371 - HIST 372--Ancient
Civilization I, II
12. HIST 385R--Witches, Wars &
Wisdom In Early Modern Era
13. HIST 395R--Russian History to
1900
14. HIST 490A--History of Early
Medicine
15. HIST 456--Topics in Ancient
History
16. PHIL 211--Introduction to
Ancient Philosophy
17. PHIL 410--Plato
18. PHIL 411--Aristotle
19. SPAN 221--Iberia and Its
Cultures
20. THTR 481--History of the
Theatre I
In addition, several of the departments have courses relating to
individual authors, artists, themes, etc., as well as independent
studies courses. Such courses, where appropriate, may be used
to fulfill the requirements of the minor.
Students who minor in Medieval and Renaissance studies may
include a maximum of six credits from courses in their major
department. Such credits must be in addition to those used to
fulfill the requirements of the major. Courses should be chosen
with the approval of the advisor of the Medieval and
Renaissance Studies.
Museum Studies Minor (18 credits)
Ansari Building, Room 507
(775) 682-7688
The interdisciplinary program in Museum Studies offers
students an opportunity to explore the expanding field of
museum work and museum research. The Museum
Studies minor is designed to provide an introduction to the
field, exposure to some of the skills and techniques required of
a career museologist and an initial apprenticeship experience in
a museum setting.
Today there are roughly 7,000 public museums in the United
States, employing career museologists as well as professional
curators, exhibit technicians, educators and others. Students
contemplating a career in the museum field, or in a discipline
such as anthropology, art, biology, geology, history, historic
preservation, textiles and clothing, or in federal or state agency
service, will find the minor particularly useful.
Students must complete six credits in required courses as well
as 12 credits in elective courses. Students must consult their
advisor and the chairman of the museology committee for a
specific program plan (see below).
A student minoring in Museum Studies may include a
maximum of six credits from courses in the major department.
Such credits must be in addition to those used to fulfill the
requirements for the major. Nine of the total credits in the
minor must be upper- division.
1. Required Coursework:
1.
1. ANTH 309--(crosslisted as ART
308 , BIOL 308 , GEOL 308 ,
HIST 309 , THTR 309 )--Museum
Studies (3 credits)
2. Choose one three-credit course from the following:
1.
1. ANTH 453--Museum Training
for Anthropologists
2. HIST 310--Museum Training for
Historians
3. ART 491R--Studio Internship (3
credits)
3. Additional Electives (Courses are 3 credits each
unless otherwise noted.)
1.
1. ANTH 345--American Indian
Art
2. ANTH 400A--Indians of North
America
3. ANTH 436R--History of
Anthropology
4. ANTH 439--Seminar in Cultural
Anthropology
5. ANTH 440A--Archaeology of
North America
6. ANTH 449C--Laboratory
Methods in Archaeology (2
credits)
7. ANTH 452R--Collections
Research in Anthropology (2
credits)
8. ART 100--Visual Foundations
9. ART 260R--Survey of Art
History I
10. ART 261--Survey of Art History
II
11. ART 365--Contemporary Art
12. ART 462R--History of Medieval
Art
13. ART 464R--High Renaissance
and Mannerist Art
14. ART 465--History of Northern
Renaissance Art
15. ART 467--History of Baroque
Art I
16. ART 468R--History of Baroque
Art II
17. ART 471--18th Century
Decorative Arts
18. ART 472--19th Century Art
19. ART 473--20th Century Art
20. ART 475R--History of
Photography
21. ART 493--Individual Studies in
Art History
22. BIOL 430--Field Ornithology (1
credit)
23. BIOL 431--Ichthyology (2
credits)
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24. BIOL 433--Ornithology
25. BIOL 434R--Mammalogy (4
credits)
26. BIOL 437--Entomology
27. GEOL 101--General Geology (4
credits)
28. GEOL 102--Historical Geology
29. GEOL 211--Earth Materials and
Geochemistry I
30. GEOL 212--Earth Materials and
Geochemistry II
31. GEOL 461--Paleobiology (4
credits)
32. HIST 281R--Magic, Marvels &
Nature: Premodern World
33. HIST 282--Introduction to the
History of Science II
34. HIST 311--Introduction to Public
History
35. HIST 315--Trans-Mississippi
West
36. HIST 371--Ancient Civilization I
37. HIST 372--Ancient Civilization II
38. HIST 384--The Italian
Renaissance
39. HIST 410A--American Cultural
and Intellectual History I
40. HIST 410B--American Cultural
and Intellectual History II
41. HIST 454--Topics in Medieval
History
42. HP 405--Historical Preservation
Survey and Planning
43. INTD 151--Foundations for
Design (4 credits)
44. INTD 353--History of Interiors
2. Suggested Emphases:
1.
1. History Emphasis
2. ANTH 436R--History of
Anthropology
3. HIST 281--Introduction to the
History of Science I
4. HIST 282--Introduction to the
History of Science II
5. HIST 309--Museum Studies
6. HIST 310--Museum Training for
Historians
7. HIST 311--Introduction to Public
History
8. HIST 315--Trans-Mississippi
West
9. HIST 371--Ancient Civilization I
10. HIST 372--Ancient Civilization II
11. HIST 384--The Italian
Renaissance
12. HIST 410A--American Cultural
and Intellectual History I
13. HIST 410B--American Cultural
and Intellectual History II
14. HIST 454--Topic in Medieval
Culture
1. Science Emphasis
15. ANTH 309--Museum Studies
OR
16. BIOL 308--Museology
17. ANTH 453--Museum Training
for Anthropologists; OR
18. BIOL 310--Museum Training for
Biologists
19. ANTH 345--American Indian
Art
20. ANTH 400A--Indians of North
America
21. ANTH 436R--History of
Anthropology
22. ANTH 439--Seminar in Cultural
Anthropology (1 to 3 credits)
23. ANTH 440A--Archaeology of
North America
24. ANTH 440D--Archaeology of
Ancient New World
Civilizations
25. ANTH 449C--Laboratory
Methods in Archaeology (2
credits)
26. ANTH 452R--Collections
Research in Anthropology (2
credits)
27. BIOL 430--Field Ornithology (1
credit)
28. BIOL 431--Ichthyology (2
credits)
29. BIOL 433--Ornithology
30. BIOL 434R--Mammalogy (4
credits)
31. BIOL 437--Entomology
32. GEOL 461--Paleobiology
33. HIST 281--Introduction to the
History of Science I
34. HIST 282--Introduction to the
History of Science II
1. Art Exhibits
Emphasis
35. ANTH 345--American Indian
Art
36. ART 100--Visual Foundations
37. ART 245--Digital Media I
38. ART 260R--Survey of Art
History I
39. ART 261--Survey of Art History
II
40. ART 308--Museum Studies
41. ART 309S--Gallery Practices
42. ART 350S--Advanced Digital
Media
43. ART 397--Advanced Field Study
(1-3 credits)
44. ART 493--Individual Studies in
Art History
Students minoring in Museum Studies may use only 6 credits
in their major field toward constituting the Museum
Studies minor.
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and disqualification.
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Student cumulative UNR GPA is below 2.0. Please see the Registration
and Records section of thcatalog for further information.
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semesters only.
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student in planning the proper academic program. The student is called the
advisor's "advisee."
AR
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that are required of all undergraduate students. See the "Core Curriculum"
section of th catalog.
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Students should check the co or prerequisites carefully before registering
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enforced within the registration system. Transfer courses with equivalent
content are accepted in lieu of stated co, dual, or; however, students may
be required to get a memo from the department to enroll if the transfer
course was not identified as a direct equivalent in the transfer articulation
process. The University, College, and Department reserve the right to
administratively drop students from a course for which they do not meet
the co, dual, or prerequisites.
Credit
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work per week for one semester. Usually this work is made up of one
period in class plus two hours of preparation for lecture-seminar classes,
or three hours of laboratory classes.
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period.
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he or she is dismissed. Once dismissed, the student is not allowed UNR
enrollment for a period of one year. See "Records and Registration"
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18 credits of sufficiently different coursework (12 credits for graduate
level programs). The emphasis name will not appear on transcripts.
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course of study, such as debate, dramatics and
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A 2.0 in any given semester as well as a cumulative 2.0 on all university
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receive financial aid.
Grade Points
Grades are evaluated in terms of quality points. For each credit of a letter
grade completed, the following grade points are earned:
A = 4 grade points
A- = 3.7 grade points
B+ = 3.3 grade points
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B- = 2.7 grade points
C+ = 2.3 grade points
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C- = 1.7 grade points
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D = 1 grade point
D- = 0.7 grade points
F = 0 grade points
In order to graduate, undergraduate students must have an average of two
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graduate students must have an average of three grade points for each
credit attempted for letter grade, including all courses that are failed or
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satisfactory work, but, for a reason beyond the student's control, has been
unable to complete the required work for the course. Incomplete grades
revert to grades of "F" if not made up within one regular semester.
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Registration is limited to eight undergraduate credits per semester.
Nondegree students are not eligible to receive
financial aid.
Non-resident Tuition
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The symbol "NR" is assigned when an instructor does not indicate a grade
for a student in a course. "NR" must be resolved by the end of the next
regular semester or it will revert to an "F."
Prerequisite
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course. Course prerequisites are designed to ensure appropriate course
sequencing and/or to provide students the necessary background in the
course.
NOTE: Students should check the co- or prerequisites carefully before
registering to be sure that they have been met. Published co- or
prerequisites are enforced within the registration system for all
undergraduate courses. Transfer courses with equivalent content are
accepted in lieu of stated co- or prerequisites; however, students may be
required to get a memo from the department to enroll if the transfer course
was not identified as a direct equivalent in the transfer articulation process.
The University, College, and Department reserve the right to
administratively drop students from a course for which they do not meet
the co, dual, or prerequisites.
Recommended Preparation
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the recommended background may experience difficulties and are
encouraged to consult with the instructor prior to registration.
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program. The student, after consulting the appropriate advisor, may
choose elective subjects; the required subjects are determined by the
college.
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attained U.S. citizenship.
Resident Credit
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as correspondence courses, continuing education classes, and other
distance education courses offered through the University of Nevada,
Reno.
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the days, hours and locations of classes.
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Semester
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Specialization
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credits for graduate degrees) of sufficiently different coursework from the
other subdivisions. The specialization name will appear on transcripts.
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unsatisfactory conduct.
Transcript
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Office of Admissions and Records. The transcript lists each course that
the student has taken and the final grade received.
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individual courses without withdrawing from the university. Consult the
schedule of classes for specific dates in which the dropping of classes is
allowed. Students who drop classes between the seventh day of classes
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transcripts. Complete withdrawal from the university results in "W" grades
if the student is passing classes at the time of complete withdrawal.
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