Appalachian Studies
Courses cannot be used for the minor if fulfilling
core curriculum requirements.
1. Required: (3 s.h.)
AS/IDS 2410 Introduction to Appalachian Studies,
Humanities
OR
AS/IDS 2411 introduction to Appalachian Studies,
Social Sciences
2. Core: Select 3 courses from the following:
(9 s.h.)
ANT 4120 Appalachian Culture
AS/MUS 2016 Appalachian Music
ENG 4720 Appalachian Literature
GHY 3320 Environmental Issues in Appalachia
HIS 3726 History of the Appalachian Region
P&R 4549 Seminar: Southern Appalachian Religion
PS 3630 Appalachian Politics
3. Electives: Choose 2 courses from the
following: (6 s.h.)
Courses listed in the core above
BIO 5512 Local Flora (with permission)
OR
BIO 4550 Nature Study
ENG 3050 Studies in Folklore
ENG 4810 Advanced Folklore
FDN 4810 Education in Appalachian America
HIS 4575 Introduction to Public History
HIS 4660 Topics in Public and Applied History
P&R 3050 Religion in America
Selected topics courses (3530-3549) with Appalachia
as the subject (with the consent of an Appalachian Studies advisor).
Anthropology
A minor in anthropology consists of 18 semester
hours in anthropology selected in consultation with the department advisor.
Asian Studies
A student may earn an undergraduate minor in
Asian Studies by successful completion of an interdisciplinary program
of 18 semester hours. Requirements include:
1. Core requirement: (a) A sequence of HIS
2334 & 3336, HIS 2334 & 3334, HIS 2322 & 3322, or HIS
2322 & 3326, OR (b) GHY 3015 and P&R 2040. Any of the above
courses not taken to fulfill the core requirement may be used under
electives.
2. Electives: 12 semester hours of Asian studies
courses chosen from at least two department offerings,
3. Foreign Language: the B. A. student should
choose a foreign language appropriate to the area of study; the student
earning the B. S. degree should have a beginning level ability in
a foreign language appropriate to the area of study, chosen in consultation
with the Asian studies curriculum coordinator.
Students may select courses with a goal of
breadth of understanding of issues in Asia, or may choose to focus
on one area or research issue. Current catalogue listings from which
courses can be chosen are listed below. Other appropriate courses
such as independent study courses, may be chosen with approval of
the Asian studies curriculum coordinator. Courses cannot be used for
the minor if fulfilling core curriculum requirements.
Elective courses:
GHY 3015 The Geography of
Asia
HIS 3322 History of Modern
China
HIS 3324 History of Modern
Japan
HIS 3332 History of Modern
India
HIS 3334 History of the Modern
Middle East
P&R 2030 Islamic Religion
and Culture
P&R 2040 Religions of
Asia
P&R 3430 Judaism
P&R 3440 Zen Buddhism
PS 4540 Studies in Regional
Political Patterns (Middle East)
PS 4744 Government and Politics
of the Middle East
CHN 1010 Beginning Chinese
I
CHN 1020 Beginning Chinese
II
CHN 1040 Intermediate Chinese
I
CHN 1050 Intermediate Chinese
II
JPN 1010 Beginning
Japanese I
JPN 1020 Beginning
Japanese II
JPN 1040 Intermediate
Japanese I
JPN 1050 Intermediate
Japanese II
Biology
A minor in biology consists of a minimum of 14
semester hours taken in courses numbered 2000 and above.
Black Studies
The minor consists of 16 semester hours. Courses
approved for the minor include: ANT 3530 (Selected Topics); ENG 2120
(Black Literature); HIS 2421, 2422 (History of Africa); HIS 3230 (Recent
U.S. History); HIS 3720 (History of the South); P&R 2030 (Islamic
Religion and Culture); PS 4540 (Regional Political Patterns: Government
and Politics of Africa South of the Sahara); SOC 4560 (Race and Minority
Relations); Independent Study (up to four hours for credit toward
minor).
Chemistry
A minor in chemistry consists of at least 20 semester
hours: CHE 1101, 1110 and 1102, 1120 (or equivalent) and twelve to fourteen
semester hours of chemistry in two or more areas of chemistry from the
following: analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic and physical.
The twelve to fourteen hours must include laboratory experiences in
at least two different areas.
Computer Science
A minor in computer science consists of 12 hours
in computer science at the 2000 level or higher, excluding CS 3470 and
CS 3520.
East European, Russian and
Central Asian Studies
The minor in East European, Russian and Central
Asian Studies is offered to students who wish to explore the full
context of the past and present concerns of Eastern Europe, Russia,
and Central Asia. Curriculum offerings, projects, and research relating
to the region are coordinated by the coordinator of the East European,
Russian and Central Asian Studies minor. Students are advised to contact
the coordinator early in their studies.
A student may earn an undergraduate minor in
East European, Russian and Central Asian studies by successfully completing
an interdisciplinary program of 18-21 hours. Each student must take
12 semester hours from the core (including six in Russian languages)
and six from the approved elective hours. Courses cannot be used for
the minor if fulfilling core curriculum requirements.
I. Core- l2 hours
RSN 1010 Beginning Russian
I 3 s.h.
RSN 1020 Beginning Russian
II 3 s.h .
RSN 1040 Intermediate Russian
I 3 s.h.
RSN 1050 Intermediate Russian
II 3 s.h.
HIS 4550 Tsarist Russia
or
HIS 4552 The Soviet Union
and Russia 3 s.h.
GHY 3011 Europe and the Russian
Realm s.h.
2. Electives - 6 hours
The remaining six hours of this minor must be
approved by the coordinator. These courses may be taken in the colleges
of Arts and Sciences, Business, Fine and Applied Arts, and Education.
Possibilities include, but are not limited to, any remaining core
courses and
HIS 3530 Selected Topics:
Soviet-Chinese Borders and/or World at War 3 s.h.
Pertinent courses in Russian/Eastern
European literature
(selected topics, and/or
honors) (as available) 3 s.h.
English
A minor in English consists of 18 elective hours
in English above the freshman level, six of which may be applied toward
satisfying the core curriculum humanities requirement.
Foreign Languages
Effective Fall 2002: A
minor in French consists of 15 semester hours including 2005,
2006 and 2010; and six semester hours of electives in the major field
at the 2000 level or above, but excluding 3520, Instructional Assistance.
A minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 is required for the courses
included in the minor(s).
Effective Fall 2002: A
minor in Spanish consists of 15 semester hours including 2005
and 2010; and nine semester hours of electives in the major field
at the 2000 level or above, but excluding 3520, Instructional Assistance.
A minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 is required for the courses
included in the minor(s).
Effective Fall 2002: A
minor in German consists of 15 semester hours including GER
2010 and 2015; and nine semester hours of electives in German at the
2000 level or above, but excluding 3520, Instructional Assistance.
A minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 is required for the courses
included in the minor.
A minor in TESL/Applied Linguistics (TESL:
Teaching English as a Second Language) consists of 18 semester hours
of required course work as follows: FL 2050, 3010, 3020, 4550, 4551,
and 4555.
Geography and Planning
A minor in geography consists of 18 semester
hours, including any geography courses used as core curriculum requirements
and at least three hours in regional courses.
A minor in community and regional Planning
consists of 20 semester hours including PLN 2410, 3431, and 3730,
and nine hours chosen from among the non-planning courses listed as
required or electives within the major of the planning program or
other appropriate courses selected with the approval of the advisor
of the planning program.
Geology
A minor in geology will consist of 17 semester
hours of geology, including GLY 1101, 1102, and 1103, plus five semester
hours of additional geology courses numbered above 1999.
Gerontology
Ed Folts, Director
A student may earn a minor in gerontology by successful
completion of an interdisciplinary program of 15-18 hours.
1. Required courses
SOC 3100 Gerontology 3 s.h.
BIO 4563 Biology of Aging 3 s.h.
PSY 4562 Psychology of Aging 3 s.h.
2. Electives
FCS 4551 Families in Later Life 3 s.h.
SW 4555 Death, Dying, and Living 3 s.h.
RM 4560 Leisure and Aging 3 s.h.
3. Other electives will be added. Students choosing
this minor will need to check with the coordinator in order to receive
more information.
History
The history minor consists of 18 semester hours
beyond the core curriculum requirements; no more than nine of these
hours may be from 2000 level courses. Students must take at least
one course in each of three areas: Europe, the United States, and
the non-western world (Asia, Africa, and Latin America). Consultation
with a history advisor is recommended.
Latin American Studies
A student may earn an undergraduate minor in
Latin American Studies by successful completion of an interdisciplinary
program which must include:
1. Intermediate proficiency
in Spanish or the equivalent;
2. At least 18 semester hours,
chosen from the following:
ANT 4110 Meso American Archeology
ANT 4130 Meso American Ethnology
ANT 4565 Political Economy, Globalization and Rural
Development
ANT 4570 Sustainable Development
in the Modern World System
FL 4010 Afro-Hispanic
Literature
GHY 3014 Geography of Latin
America
HIS 2301 History of Colonial
Latin America
HIS 2302 History of Modern
Latin America
HIS 3301 Twentieth Century
South America
HIS 3303 History of Mexico
IDS 2430 Introduction to Latin
American Studies
PS 4748 Latin American Politics
SNH 2025 Introduction to Literature
SNH 3025 Selections of Spanish
American Literature
SNH 3055 Culture and Civilization
of Spanish America
SNH 4063 Hispanic Life-Ways
3. A student may substitute a seminar or appropriate
research project for one of the courses above with the written approval
of the Latin American Studies Committee. Credit toward meeting the above
requirements also may be earned by attending one of the several Appalachian
State University study abroad programs in Latin America with the written
approval of the Latin American Studies Committee. Courses
cannot be used for the minor if fulfilling core curriculum requirements.
No more than six hours of courses which a student elects to count toward
this minor can also be included in a major.
Mathematics
A mathematics minor consists of MAT 1120
plus nine semester hours in mathematics courses numbered above 2000 excluding
MAT 3520.
A statistics minor consists of any 12 semester
hours in statistics.
Philosophy and Religion
A minor in Philosophy and Religion consists
of 18 semester hours. Students must take either: P&R 2700, Introduction
to Methodologies in Philosophy and Religion and P&R 1020, Religions
of the World; OR P&R 1000, Introduction to Philosophy and
P&R 1020, Religions of the World. A minimum of two three-hour courses
must be at the 3000-level or above, at least one of which must be P&R
4000, Nature of Knowledge; P&R 4015, Biblical Interpretation; P&R
4300, Ethical Theory; or P&R 4549, Seminar. A student minoring in philosophy
and religion must also have a literature course outside the department
(which is not included in the required 18 s.h. for the minor). A student
taking this minor must take at least six hours of courses in philosophy
and six hours of courses in religion.
A minor in Philosophy consists of 18 semester
hours. Students must take P&R 1000, Introduction to Philosophy. A minimum
of two three-hour courses must be at the 3000-level or above, at least
one of which must be P&R 4000, Nature of Knowledge; P&R 4300, Ethical
Theory; or P&R 4549, Seminar. A student minoring in philosophy must
also have a literature course outside the department (which is not included
in the required 18 s.h. for the minor).
A minor in Religion consists of 18 semester
hours. Students must take P&R 1020, Religions of the World. A minimum
of two three-hour courses must be at the 3000-level or above, at least
one of which must be P&R 4015, Biblical Interpretation; or P&R
4549, Seminar. A student minoring in religion must also have a literature
course outside the department (which is not included in the 18 s.h. for
the minor).
To determine which courses count as philosophy
courses and which courses count as religion courses, see the chair of the
department.
Physics and Astronomy
A minor in physics consists of PHY 1103-1104,
or 1150-1151 and any eight hours of electives in physics numbered 2000
and above.
A minor in astronomy consists of AST 1001-1002,
and either PHY 1103-1104 or PHY 1150-1151. Also required are six hours
of electives in astronomy selected from AST 2001, 2002, 3100, and 3200.
Political Science and Criminal Justice
A minor in political science consists
of 18 semester hours including PS 1000 or 1100. The remaining 15 hours
are elective, but the courses must come from at least three of the areas
of political science ( Theory and Methodology, International Relations,
American Politics and Government, Comparative Government, Public Law and
Judicial Behavior, Public Administration, Political Behavior, Public Policy
), and nine of the 15 elective hours must be taken at the 3000-4000 level.
A minor in criminal justice shall consist
of eighteen semester hours including CJ 1100, 2120, 2430, 3551, and six
hours of electives in criminal justice.
Psychology
The minor in psychology consists of 15
semester hours in psychology, including PSY 1200. Students are encouraged
to consult with the departmental advisors to plan their courses to complement
their major course of study.
Sociology and Social Work
A minor in sociology consists of 18 semester
hours, including SOC 1000 and 15 hours of electives in sociology.
A minor in social work requires 18 semester
hours: SW 2010, 2020, 2630, 3000, 3330, and one social work elective chosen
from SW 3635, 3650, 4358, 4365 or SOC/SW 4551. The plan for the minor should
be approved by the social work program director. The primary purpose of
the minor is to complement a student's major. It does not prepare the student
for social work practice.
Sustainable Development
A minor in sustainable development consists of
18 semester hours. Of these, nine are required and nine are elective courses.
The required courses are TEC 2029, Society and Technology; ANT 4570, Sustainable
Development in the Modern World System; and one approved practical course.
The elective courses are to be chosen in consultation with the sustainable
development advisor, Dr. Jeff Boyer.
Women's Studies
A student earns an undergraduate minor in women's
studies by successful completion of an interdisciplinary program of 15
semester hours. Each student is required to take a women's history course
and one interdisciplinary women's studies course, preferably "Introduction
to Women's Studies" (IDS 2420 or 2421), as well as nine additional hours,
selected from those listed. Substitutions may be made with the approval
of the coordinator; for example, "The American Woman: A Social and Cultural
History" may be substituted for "Women in the Western World." All
courses counting toward the minor must be at the 2000 level or above.
1. Required courses (6 hours)
a.
HIS 3530* (Selected Topics: Topics in Women's History)
or HIS 3422 Women in History
or another women's history course
b.
One interdisciplinary studies course:
IDS 2420 (Introduction to Women's Studies, Humanities)
or IDS 2421 (Introduction to Women's Studies,
Social Sciences), IDS 3530* Selected Topics (recent offerings: Women and
Film; Appalachian Women; Womanist Theory and Literature; Women and Spirituality;
Introduction to Gay and Lesbian Studies; Feminist Theories; Women and Leadership;
Women's Health; Notorious Women; etc.)
2. Electives (9 hours)
a. ANT 2420 Gender, Race and Class
ANT 3420 Women and Gender in Anthropology
b. ART 2011 Art Introduction (with women's studies emphasis)
ART 3530* Selected Topics: Women Artist, etc.
c. ENG 3710 Studies in Women and Literature
ENG 4710 Advanced Studies
in Women and Literature
ENG 5650 Gender Studies (with
permission)
d. HED 3530* Selected Topics: Women's Health,
etc.,
e. HIS 5530* Selected Topics: Historiography of the Woman Question
(with permission)
f. HPC 5130 Women's Issues in Counseling
(with permission)
g. IDS 3530* Selected Topics: women's studies
courses
h. P&R 3015 Women in the Biblical Tradition
P&R 3530* Selected Topics:
Feminist Philosophy, etc.
i. P S 3530* Selected Topics: Feminist
Political Philosophy
j. PSY 2305 Psychology of Gender
k. SOC 2850 Gender and Society
SOC 4650 Women: Offenders,
Victims, Practitioners
* Selected Topics - as available
3. Other electives will be added as the program develops.
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