Students may choose a 24 credit hour Area of Focus in a specific program. Up to six hours of this area can be obtained by portfolio. At least 12 hours must be taken at College of Saint Mary. Hours included in the associate’s degree or 64-semester hour requirement cannot be applied to the Area of Focus. If an Area of Focus is selected, the seminar course offered in the focus area may be substituted for the BGS seminar requirement. Only the following programs are appropriate for fulfilling the Area of Focus component.
Art: One Art History (3 hours), ART 211, 213, 215, plus 12 additional hours selected from among the following ART courses: 217, 223, 225, 227, 250, and 233.
History: Any 24 hours of HPS are acceptable; however, the following courses are recommended: HPS 110, 131, 132, 251, 349, 375, 376.
Music: Choose 24 hours from the following: MUS 118, 119, 204, 206, 208, 346, 347, 348, six credits in applied music, six credits in chorus.
Philosophy: PHL 105, 200, 206, 320, 310, plus six additional hours of Philosophy.
Communication: Any 24 credit hours in COM courses.
Business: Any 24 credit hours in BUS courses.
English: English Minor plus six additional credit hours in ENG courses.
Social Sciences: Choose 24 hours from the following: SOC 101, 231, 242, PSY 101, 220; ECO 131; HPS 132, 160.
General Education
Major Program Courses
Some courses may be counted in more than one category. Courses cannot be cross counted within general education. The student must still complete the specific total hours for graduation by taking additional electives.
Developmental courses cannot be counted toward graduation requirements. Student may be required to complete prerequisite courses.