Beyond the Core

Bachelor of Arts

Requirements (Credits)

Complete the baccalaureate core (38 - 39 credits)

Complete the following BA requirements in addition to the core:

  • Humanities and social sciences (18 credits)
    • Any combination of courses at the F100-level or above, with a minimum of 6 credits from the humanities and a minimum of 6 credits in the social sciences OR up to 12 credits in a single non-English language taken at the university level and a minimum of 6 credits in social science.
  • Mathematics (3 credits)
    • One course at the F100-level or above in mathematical sciences (math, computer science, statistics) excluding developmental math (DEVM) courses.
  • Complete one of the following:
    • Minor complex* (at least 15 credits)
    • Foreign/Alaska Native language/American Sign language option (12 - 18 credits)
      Two years study of one foreign or Alaska Native language or American Sign language at the university level (high school language credits or native language proficiency may allow students to begin at the intermediate or advanced level)
  • Major complex* (at least 30 credits)
  • Electives (12 - 19 credits)

Minimum credits required for degree--120 credits*

Of the above, at least 39 credits must be taken in upper-division (300-level or higher) courses. Courses beyond 30 credits in a major complex and 15 credits in a minor complex may be used to fulfill the BA degree requirements in humanities, social sciences or mathematics. Courses used to fulfill requirements for a minor may be used at the same time to fill major or general distribution requirements if so designated.

* Departmental requirements for majors and minors may exceed the minimums indicated. Specific requirements are listed in the following section.

* Students who hold a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution are not required to complete the minor complex.

  • Minors
    Minors are offered in many subject areas. Requirements for minors are listed in the following section. See the list of all available degrees, including minors.
    An associate of applied science (AAS) degree or certificate of at least 30 credits earned at any regionally accredited college or university may be used to meet requirements for a minor for the bachelor of arts (BA) degree. Students who hold a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution are not required to complete the minor complex.
  • Double Majors
    If you're a bachelor of arts degree candidate, you may complete two majors rather than a major and a minor. Your majors must be selected from those approved for the bachelor of arts degree. You'll need to complete all general requirements plus all requirements for both majors. If you're completing a double major, you need to officially declare both majors either when you're admitted or through the change of major procedure. You'll need to follow the degree requirements in a single catalog for both majors.

Bachelor of Science

Requirements (Credits)

Complete the baccalaureate core (38 - 39 credits)

Complete the following BS requirements in addition to the core:

  • Natural sciences (8 Credits)
    • A one-year sequence in Core-designated natural science courses (see the Natural Sciences List). The total natural science courses used to satisfy this requirement as well as the core requirement shall represent at least two different natural sciences.
  • Mathematics (3 credits)
    • The Baccalaureate Core shall include a calculus course of at least 3 credits. In addition, a 3-credit course in mathematics, computer science or statistics is required (excluding developmental math DEVM courses).
  • Major complex* (at least 30 credits)
  • Minor complex (optional)* (15 or more credits)
  • Electives (25 - 40 credits)

Minimum credits required for degree--120 credits*

Of the above, at least 39 credits must be taken in upper-division (300-level or higher) courses. Courses beyond 30 credits in a major complex and 15 credits in a minor complex may be used to fulfill the BS degree requirements in mathematics or natural science. Courses used to fulfill requirements for a minor may be used at the same time to fill major or general distribution requirements if so designated.

* Departmental requirements for majors and minors may exceed the minimums indicated, and most BS degree programs require 130 credits. Specific requirements are listed in the following section.

  • Double Majors
    As a bachelor of science degree candidate, you may complete a double major instead of a single major. Your majors must be selected from those approved for the bachelor of science degree. You'll need to complete all general requirements plus all requirements for both majors. If you're completing a double major, you need to officially declare both majors either when you're admitted or through the change of major procedure. You'll need to follow the degree requirements in a single catalog for both majors.
  • Optional Minor
    You may elect to complete a minor with the BS degree under the following circumstances:
    1. You must declare your minor before the beginning of your final semester in the BS degree program. You need to complete a Declaration of Minor form and file it with the Office of Admissions and the Registrar by the end of registration.
    2. Any minor approved for the BA degree may serve as a minor for the BS degree. All general and specific requirements for minors are the same as those listed for BA degree minors, including that courses used to meet minor requirements may not be used to meet major or general distribution requirements unless so designated. The catalog used for the minor must be the same as the catalog used for the major and general degree requirements.
    3. You must satisfactorily complete the requirements for the minor before your BS degree will be awarded. The minor will be listed on your transcript along with the BS degree.

Bachelor of Arts and Sciences

See Arts and Sciences in the bachelor's degree programs section. A minor is required.

Bachelor of Business Administration

All majors must earn a C- grade or higher in all common body of knowledge courses, department-specific general requirements, major specific requirements, and specific math and statistics requirements.

Requirements (Credits)

Complete the baccalaureate core (38 - 39 credits)

(BA F323X--Business Ethics must be included in the courses used to meet the Perspectives on the Human Condition requirement.)

Complete the following BBA requirements in addition to the core:

  • Mathematics
    • MATH F161X--Algebra for Business and Economics (3)
      (MATH F262X should be taken to complete the mathematics requirement for the core.)
  • Social Sciences and Statistics (12 credits)
    • STAT F200X--Elementary Probability and Statistics (3)
    • ECON F201--Principles of Economics I: Microeconomics (3)
    • ECON F202--Principles of Economics II: Macroeconomics (3)
    • ECON F227--Intermediate Statistics for Economics and Business (3)
  • Common Body of Knowledge (31 - 34 credits)
    • AIS F101--Effective Personal Computer Use
           OR demonstrated computer literacy (0 - 3)
    • ACCT F261--Principles of Financial Accounting (3)
    • ACCT F262--Principles of Managerial Accounting (3)
    • AIS F310--Management of Information Systems
           or AIS F316--Accounting Information Systems (3)
    • BA F325--Financial Management (3)
    • BA F330--Legal Environment of Business (4)
    • BA F343--Principles of Marketing (3)
    • BA F360--Operations Management (3)
    • BA F390--Organization Theory and Behavior (3)
    • BA F462O--Corporate Strategy (3)
    • ECON F324--Intermediate Macroeconomics (3)
           or ECON F350--Money and Banking (3)
  • Major complex* (at least 27 - 30 credits)
  • Minor complex (optional) **(at least 15 credits)

Minimum credits required for degree--120 credits

Of the above, at least 39 credits must be taken in upper-division (300-level or higher) courses.

* Departmental requirements for majors may exceed the minimums indicated. Specific requirements are listed in the Degrees and Programs section of the catalog.

** Requirements for minors may exceed 15 credits. Specific requirements are listed in the following section.

Bachelor of Emergency Management

The BEM degree prepares students for professional careers responding to natural and man-made disasters, forming crisis management plans and insuring public safety. Students with backgrounds ranging from first-responders and military to applied vocational skills graduate ready to start or advance in careers in emergency management, homeland security, public safety and emergency services.

Bachelor of Fine Arts

BFA general requirements are the same as the requirements for the BA degree except a minor is not required for the BFA.

Bachelor of Music

See Music in the Bachelor's Degree Programs section.

Bachelor of Technology

The BT degree program offers qualified applicants the opportunity to expand upon their vocational or technical education. An AAS degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or the equivalent, is one of the degree program requirements. See Technology in the Bachelor's Degree Programs section.