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ACADEMIC MAP Multidisciplinary Studies B.A. |
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 The Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies is a rigorous program with a foundation in the arts and sciences. It provides preparation for graduate and professional degrees beyond specialized andprimarily professional/career focused bachelor''s degree programs. The degree is comprised of three related minors areas, which each student selects and then demonstrates how these areas contribute to their educational and career goals. Minors currently available include: Biology, Business, Chemistry, Communication, Fine Arts (Art Music, or Theater), History, Literature,Psychology, and Sociology. 
MILESTONE COURSE:
These courses are the keys to graduation. Courses should be taken in the recommended semesters to stay on time for completion. 
CAREER PLANNING: The BA in Multidisciplinary studies provides a pathway for students who plan to earn a masters degree or professional degree in the health science (medicine, physician assistant, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, etc.) human services (counseling, psychology, social work), theology/divinity, law, or attend graduate school in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, or social sciences. For students undecided about a career path, this degree offers an opportunity to combine the three minors in unique ways. 
ELECTIVES: Course sequencing for the MDS requires careful advising each semester based on the requirements of the minors selected. Electives must be chosen carefully to ensure program completion.
Students should average 15 credit hours per semester, or 30 per year, to graduate on time
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS:
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BIOLOGY MINOR COURSES TO BE COMPLETTED FROM GENERAL EDUCATION | |
| BIOL 115 — PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY | 4 |
| BIOL 117 — INTRODUCTORY PHYSIOLOGY | 4 |
| CHOOSE TWO COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING (8 HOURS) | |
| BIOL 107 — ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 108 — ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2 | 4 |
| BIOL 211 — ZOOLOGY: ANIMALS AS ORGANISMS | 4 |
| BIOL 212 — BOTANY: PLANTS AS ORGANISMS | 4 |
| BIOL 219 — THE LIVING CELL | 4 |
| COURSES SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING (10 HOURS) | |
| BIOL 200 AND 201 — MICROBIOLOGY W/LAB | 4 |
| BIOL 371 — PRINCIPLES OF GENETICS | 4 |
| BIOL 436 — GENERAL ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| BIOL 461— PRINCIPLES OF EVOLUTION | 3 |
| BUSINESS MINOR A GRADE OF C OR HIGHER IS REQUIRED IN ALL MINOR COURSEWORK | |
| COURSES TO BE COMPLETED FROM GENERAL EDUCATION | |
| ECON 201 — MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| ECON 202 — MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| REQUIRED BUSINESS COURSES (18 HOURS) | |
| ACCT 201 — PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING 1 | 3 |
| MGMT 220 — PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MKTG 230 — PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 3 |
| GBUS 310 — BUSINESS LAW 1 | 3 |
| UPPER LEVEL BUSINESS OR ECONOMICS COURSE (Approved by MDS Advisor) | 3 |
| UPPER LEVEL BUSINESS OR ECONOMICS COURSE (Approved by MDS Advisor) | 3 |
| CHEMISTRY MINOR A GRADE OF C OR HIGHER IS REQUIRED IN ALL MINOR COURSEWORK | |
| COURSES TO BE COMPLETED FROM GENERAL EDUCATION | |
| CHEM 115 — FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 116 — FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY 2 | 4 |
| REQUIRED CHEMISTRY COURSES (18 HOURS) | |
| CHEM 233/235 — ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1 W/LAB | 4 |
| CHEM 234/236 — ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2 W/LAB | 4 |
| CHEM 410/12 - BIOCHEMISTRY W/LAB | 4 |
| PHYS 101 — INTRO TO PHYSICS 1 W/LAB | 4 |
| UPPER LEVEL CHEMISTRY | 2 |
| *NOTE: CHEMISTRY 111 DOES NOT MEET ANY REQUIREMENTS FOR MDS CHEMISTRY MINOR | |
| COMMUNICATION MINOR A GRADE OF C OR HIGHER IS REQUIRED IN ALL MINOR COURSEWORK | |
| COURSES TO BE COMPLETED FROM GENERAL EDUCATION | |
| COMM 111 — FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH | 3 |
| COMM 112 — SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| REQUIRED COMMUNICATION STUDIES COURSES (18 HOURS) | |
| COMM 202 — INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| COMM 304 — HUMAN COMMUNICATION AND RATIONAL DECISIONS | 3 |
| COMM 306 — HUMAN COMMUNICATION N ORGANIZATIONS/INSTITUTIONS | 3 |
| COMM 308 — NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| COMM 316 — INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| COMM 404 — PERSUASION THEORY AND RESEARCH | 3 |
| FINE ARTS MINOR (SELECT ONE) | ||
| A GRADE OF C OR HIGHER IS REQUIRED IN ALL MINOR COURSEWORK | ||
ART Courses to be completed | MUSIC Courses to be completed | THEATRE Courses to be completed |
| ART 101: 3 Credit Hours | ART 101: 3 Credit Hours | ART 101: 3 Credit Hours |
| MUSI 170: 3 Credit Hours | MUSI 170: 3 Credit Hours | MUSI 170: 3 Credit Hours |
| THEA 101: 3 Credit Hours | THEA 101: 3 Credit Hours | THEA 101: 3 Credit Hours |
| Completion of the following (18 hours) | Completion of the following (18 hours) | Completion of the following (18 hours) |
| ART 111: 3 Credit Hours | MUSI 121: 4 Credit Hours | THEA 102: 3 Credit Hours |
| ART 240: 3 Credit Hours | MUSI 122: 4 Credit Hours | THEA 131: 3 Credit Hours |
| Choose one for 3 Credit Hours ART 112, 213 OR 241 | MUSI 171 - 190 Applied Music: 1 Credit Hour | THEA (lower level): 3 Credit Hours |
| ART (upper level studio): 3 Credit Hours | MUSI 390 (upper level applied music): 3 Credit Hours | THEA 302 or THEA 404: 3 Credit Hours |
| ART 360: 3 Credit Hours | MUSI 311: 3 Credit Hours | THEATRE HISTORY: 3 Credit Hours |
| MDS 460: 3 Credit Hours | MDS 460: 3 Credit Hours | MDS 460: 3 Credit Hours |
NOTE: ALL FINE ARTS MINORS MDS 460: FINE ARTS SEMINAR (REQUIRED) 3 HOURS
| HISTORY MINOR A GRADE OF C OR HIGHER IS REQUIRED IN ALL MINOR COURSEWORK | |
| COURSES TO BE COMPLETED FROM GENERAL EDUCATION SELECT HIST 101 - 102 OR HIST 152 - 153 (6 HOURS) | |
| HIST 101 — WESTERN CIVILIZATION THROUGH REFORMATION | 3 |
| HIST 102 — WESTERN CIVILIZATION FROM REFORMATION | 3 |
| HIST 152 — US HISTORY THROUGH CIVIL WAR | 3 |
| HIST 153 — US HISTORY FROM RECONSTRUCTION | 3 |
| SELECT 18 HOURS FROM THESE COURSES | |
| HIST 250 — WEST VIRGINIA AND THE APPALACHIAN REGION | 3 |
| HIST 302 — HISTORY OF AMERICAN INDIANS | 3 |
| HIST 306 — COLONIAL AMERICAN 1607 - 1763 | 3 |
| HIST 310 — AFRICAN - AMERICAN HISTORY | 3 |
| HIST 340 — AMERICAN CENTURY 1919 - 1989 | 3 |
| HIST 355 — GREECE AND ROME | 3 |
| HIST 360 — HISTORY OF CRIME AND PUNISHMENT | 3 |
| HIST 390 — LEGENDS, LORE, AND MYTHOLOGY | 3 |
| HIST 410 — REVOLUTIONARY AMERICA: 1763 -1787 | 3 |
| HIST 430 — CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION | 3 |
| HIST 445 — HISTORY OF AMERICAN WOMEN | 3 |
| HIST 463 — EUROPE AND THE MIDDLE AGES | 3 |
| HIST 465 — RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION | 3 |
| HIST 475 — MODERN EUROPE 1900 - PRESENT | 3 |
| LITERATURE MINOR A GRADE OF C OR HIGHER IS REQUIRED IN ALL MINOR COURSEWORK | |
| COURSES TO BE COMPLETED FROM GENERAL EDUCATION (6 HOURS) | |
| ENGL 131 — TYPES OF LITERATURE 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 132 — TYPES OF LITERATURE 2 | 3 |
| ENGL 221 — WORLD LITERATURE 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 222 — WORLD LITERATURE 2 | 3 |
| ENGL 241 — AMERICAN LITERATURE 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 242 — AMERICAN LITERATURE 2 | 3 |
| ENGL 261 — ENGLISH LITERATURE 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 262 — ENGLISH LITERATURE 2 | 3 |
| SELECT 3 HOURS FROM THESE COURSES | |
| ENGL 213 — CREATIVE WRITING: POETRY | 3 |
| ENGL 214 — CREATIVE WRITING: NONFICTION | 3 |
| ENGL 215 — CREATIVE WRITING: FICTION | 3 |
| SELECT 15 HOURS FROM THESE COURSES | |
| ENGL 285 — GENDER IN LITERATURE | 3 |
| ENGL 320 — MEDIEVAL LITERATURE | 3 |
| ENGL 325 — SHAKESPEARE | 3 |
| ENGL 330 — MILTON | 3 |
| ENGL 335 — THE ROMANTIC MOVEMENT | 3 |
| ENGL 340 — THE VICTORIAN ERA | 3 |
| ENGL 345 — MODERN & POST MODERN LITERATURE | 3 |
| ENGL 410 — REGIONAL LITERATURE | 3 |
| ENGL 415 - AMERICAN VOICES | 3 |
| ENGL 420 — SINGLE AUTHOR | 3 |
| ENGL 425 — TOPICS CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL LITERATURE | 3 |
| ENGL 430 — COMPARATIVE LITERATURE | 3 |
| ENGL 450 — LITERARY CRITICISM | 3 |
| PSYCHOLOGY MINOR A GRADE OF C OR HIGHER IS REQUIRED IN ALL MINOR COURSEWORK | |
| COURSES TO BE COMPLETED FROM GENERAL EDUCATION | |
| PSYC 101 — INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 241 — INTRO TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| REQUIRED PSYCHOLOGY COURSES (18 HOURS) | |
| PSYC 281 — ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 318 — HISTORY & SYSTEMS | 3 |
| PSYC 323 — INDUSTRIAL/ ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 350 — INTRO TO COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSYC 362 — PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT | 3 |
| PSYC 363 — THEORIES OF PERSONALITY | 3 |
| SOCIOLOGY MINOR A GRADE OF C OR HIGHER IS REQUIRED IN ALL MINOR COURSEWORK | |
| COURSES TO BE COMPLETED FROM GENERAL EDUCATION | |
| SOC 101 — INTRO TO SOCIOLOGY | 3 |
| SOC 221 — MARRIAGE AND FAMILY | 3 |
| REQUIRED SOCIOLOGY COURSES (18 HOURS) | |
| SOC 107 — SOCIAL PROBLEMS | 3 |
| SOC 302 — DEVIANT BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| SOC 360 — GENDER HUMAN IDENTITY | 3 |
| SOC 362 — SOCIOLOGY OF AGING | 3 |
| SOC 390 — WORLD CULTURES THROUGH FILM | 3 |
| SOC 405 — SOCIAL INEQUALITY | 3 |
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ACADEMIC MAP Multidisciplinary Studies B.A. |
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FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
*Multidisciplinary Studies students may take 6 hours (two courses) of general education in the following disciplines if elected as an MDS minor: Communication, Economics, History, Literature, Psychology, and Sociology *Select these General Education prerequisites for appropriate minors:
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This degree program is comprised of three related minor areas of study and culminates with a senior project that combines these three disciplines. The program does not limit students or courses of study to a particular major or division, but emphasizes multidisciplinary/cross-disciplinary studies. The program’s flexibility, appropriate breadth and depth in the chosen areas of study, and focus on developing an understanding of the nature of cross-disciplinary investigation constitute its most salient features. Each student selects three minor areas for study and then must demonstrate how these areas contribute to their educational or career goals. Multidisciplinary studies students complete a senior project during their final semester as a means to incorporate all three disciplines.
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SENIOR PROJECT: 4 credit hours
ELECTIVES (15 credit hours) Electives in the Multidisciplinary Studies program are for students to:
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES:
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Foundational Learning Courses (FLCs): |
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To ensure breadth and depth as students meet these broad education goals, the curriculum focuses on six academic “strands.”
* Serves technical and professional degree programs specific to WVU Parkersburg. Does not transfer to WVU as General Education (March 2018). |
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