College's catalog - Trinity Christian College

Academic Program
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Mathematics - 3 hours selected from Mathematics 103, 109, 110, 111, 112, 141, 151, and 210.
Most majors fulfill this requirement through a specific math course. Please see the academic
department major for required math courses. Prior to enrolling in any of these mathematics
classes, students should have successfully completed a minimum of three years of College
Preparatory mathematics courses or the equivalent; some courses have additional course
prerequisites. See individual course descriptions for details.
Natural Science - 6 hours in natural science courses that include laboratory work. One course
must be in biology and the other must be in the physical sciences.
1. At least 3 hours from a course in biology with a lab. Biology 100, 101, and 102 are designed
to meet this requirement for non-science majors, but students may select from any of the
laboratory biology courses to fulfill this requirement.
2. At least 3 hours from a course in physical science with a lab. Chemistry 100 and Physics 101
are designed to meet this requirement for non- science majors, but students may select from
any laboratory chemistry or physics courses to meet the physical science requirement.
Note: Geology 101 does not fulfill the physical science requirement.
Social Science - 3 hours selected from Economics 121, Political Science 121, Psychology 121 or
123, and Sociology 121.
Fine Arts - 3 hours in fine arts courses selected from Art 103, Chicago Semester 301,
Communication Arts 125, 225, or 234, Education 201, or Music 111; OR 6 hours from the
following options:
1. 6 hours in Music 130 and/or 131, 6 hours in Music 132, or 6 hours in Music 134;
Note: A maximum of 10 hours of applied music or ensemble courses may be applied toward
graduation except for music majors and minors;
2. 6 hours of studio art courses;
3. 6 hours in Communication Arts 226;
4. 6 hours of any combination of 2 or more performance ensembles in music, Comm 226,
or studio fine art.
Physical Wellness - 1 hour selected from Physical Education 110 or 112
Cross-Cultural Studies- 6 hours in cross-cultural studies: These courses are designed to serve
students from all majors and programs. They offer a general understanding of the discipline
in which the course is taught and give insights into societal structures and the development of
cultures that are not fundamentally western. Choose one of the following:
1. 6 hours from: Art 230, Business 337, Chicago Semester 302, Communication Arts 250,
Criminal Justice 201, Economics 225, English 354, Geography 201, History 261, 281, 286, or
383, Music 252, Political Science 270, Psychology 252, Sociology 252 or 254, Theology 242, or 306
2. one full year of college-level modern language study
3. one semester overseas
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