UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG - UMUC Europe

ACHEloR’s dEgREEs
Foreign Language Area
Studies within the General
Studies Major (Arabic and
the Middle East, German,
Italian, Spanish)
Students may seek a general studies major focused on foreign
language area studies. The description and objectives of the
major in general studies may be found on p. 67.
degree Requirements
A degree with a major in general studies requires the successful
completion of 120 credits of coursework including
30 credits for the major (indicated by F); 41 credits in general
education requirements (GERs); and 49 credits in the minor,
electives, and other degree requirements. At least 15 credits in
the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered
300 or above).
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Recommended Sequence
The following course sequence will fulfill all of the
requirements for the BS in general studies with a focus in
foreign language area studies. Since some recommended
courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses
for those listed may make it necessary to take additional
courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult
an academic advisor whenever taking advantage of other
options.
Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill
general education requirements (in communications, arts
and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and
physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues)
may be found on p. 67.
requirements for the Foreign
language area Studies/arabic and
the Middle east within the General
Studies Major
Coursework for a major in general studies with a
focus in foreign language area studies/Arabic and
the Middle East includes the following:
G Required core language courses (12 credits):
ARAB 111, 112, 114, and 115
G Required core life and cultural courses
(6 credits): ARAB 333, 334
G Supplemental major course (12 credits - of
which 9 must be upper-level): Chosen from any
ARAB courses; GVPT 282, 407, and 455;
HIST 390, 391, 392, 396A, 396I; or other
suitable related approved courses in the culture,
history, language, literature, or government and
politics of the area