2014-15-Undergraduate-Catalog

College of Arts &

College of Arts & Sciences • 2182nd year – SpringSPAN 302 Spanish Composition 3SPAN 312 Latin American Civilization and Culture 3SPAN 391 Internship in Spanish 1Oral Communication Gen Ed (Domain 1) 3Elective 3Elective 3Total 163rd year – FallSPAN Elective 3SPAN Elective 3SPAN 391 Internship in Spanish 1Elective 3Elective 3Elective 3Total 163rd year – SpringSPAN 391 Internship in Spanish 1SPAN 311 Spanish Civilization and Culture 3SPAN Elective 3Elective 3Elective 3Elective 3Total 164th year – FallSPAN 391 Internship in Spanish 1SPAN 330 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics 3SPAN Elective 3Elective 3Elective 3Elective 3Total 164th year – SpringSPAN 391 Internship in Spanish 1SPAN 430 Senior Seminar 3SPAN 325 Survey of Latin American Literature 3Elective 3Elective 3Total 13

University Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.)Calvin Allen, Dean, College of Arts & SciencesGregory Hall, Room 157, (540) 665-4587, callen@su.eduCollege of Arts & Sciences • 219The University Interdisciplinary Studies program provides a framework within whichinterdisciplinary or multidisciplinary study can be undertaken at Shenandoah University. TheBachelor of Arts degree allows students with unique or non-traditional education goals toundertake an individually designed major.The Bachelor of Arts in University Interdisciplinary Studies requires a proposed degree planthat describes the student’s academic and professional goals and lists the course of study tobe taken to fulfill those goals. This proposal must be reviewed and approved by a facultycommittee representing at least two disciplines from any participating undergraduateprograms and a representative appointed by the vice president for academic affairs.Course Requirements for the University Interdisciplinary Studies MajorThe course of study will incorporate the following:1. At least 36 credit hours, apportioned between at least two disciplines, that support thestudent’s academic and professional goals. Study in each discipline must include work inboth the theory and the methodology of that field. At least 24 hours must be at the 300or 400 level. No more than 12 hours of university general education hours may becounted toward this requirement.2. Core requirements of each of the academic units included. This shall include:a. Foreign language requirement in the College of Arts & Sciences.b. Courses specified for either the minor in Business or the minor in Entrepreneurshipin the Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business.c. Conservatory students will create an academic plan in the discipline area of Music,Theatre, Dance, Arts Management or Music Production and Recording Technology.The proposal must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate discipline areafaculty and the associate dean for undergraduate studies.d. This program does not include the School of Nursing or Division of RespiratoryCare.3. A 3-credit senior research study, creative project or essay that reflects the integration ofdisciplines and experiences in the student’s self-designed degree plan.4. A senior comprehensive examination that integrates the disciplines of specialization. (Nocredit)The faculty committee evaluates the senior project and designs and administers the seniorcomprehensive exam.