Anthropology

Major: No major is offered

Minor: 20 credits of course work by combining appropriate courses as advised in each of four subdivisions:

1.   Biological anthropology

2.   Archaeology

3.   Linguistics

4.   Ethnology

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Biology

Major: 30 credits in biology from the following list.

1. Introductory biology: Biology 162 (formerly 152 and 154 or 195).

2. Genetics and biochemistry Biology 305 and 310 or 311 or Biol Chem 415.

Select one course each from groups I & II:

I. Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology: Bio 207, 208, 222, 225, or 230

II. Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology: Bio 230, 252, 255, 281, or 288

III. Additional courses selected from: Biology, EEB or MCDB courses to meet the 30 credit requirement per the LS&A bulletin. Must have 3 laboratory courses.

* In addition, the following must be completed:

1. Chemistry 210, 211, 215 and 216
2. Mathematics 115 and 116
3. Physics 125/127 and 126/128 or 140/141 and 240/241

Minor: 20 credits in biology from:

1. Introductory biology: Biology 162 (formerly 152 and 154 or 195).

2. Genetics and biochemistry Biology 305 and 310 or 311 or Biol Chem 415.

Select one course each from groups I & II:

I. Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology: Bio 207, 208, 222, 225 or 230

II. Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology: Bio 230, 252, 255, 281, or 288

III. Additional courses selected from: Biology, EEB or MCDB courses to meet the 20-credit requirement per the LS&A bulletin.

* In addition, the following must be completed:

1. Chemistry 125 and 130 (or placement by testing or permission of Chemistry Department

2. Chemistry 210/211, and 215/216

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Chemistry

Major: 30 credits from the following list:

1.   Chemistry 125 and 130 in general chemistry or placement out of this by testing or permission of Chemistry Department.

2.   Chemistry 210/211, and 215/16 in structure and reactivity

3.   Chemistry 241/242

4.   Chemistry 260

5.   Additional elections chosen from the following: 302/312, 399, 402, 447, 461, 462, 463, 480, 485.

     In addition, the following must be completed:

1.   Math 115, 116, 215, and 216.

2.   Physics 140/141 and 240/241.

Minor: 20 credits from the following list:

1.   Chemistry 125 and 130 in general chemistry or placement out of this by testing or permission of Chemistry Department.

2.   Chemistry 210/211, and 215/216 in structure and reactivity

3.   Chemistry 241/242

4.   Chemistry 260

5.   Additional credits selected from the following: 302/312, 399, 402, 447, 461, 485.

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Computer Science

Major:No major is offered

Minor: 20 hours of required course work in addition to Math 115 and 116:

1.   Computer Science: CS 181, CS 183, CS 280, and CS 303

2.   Education 504

3.   Recommended electives: CS 270, CS 380, CS 381, CIS 301, CIS 311, CIS 511, Math 416

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Dance

Major: See section on
K-12 Certification

Minor: No minor is offered.

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Earth Science

Major: 36 credits of course work as listed below:

1.   Astronomy 111 (4) and 112 (4)

2.   Geological Sciences 116 (8) or 117 (4)

3.   Geological Science 222 (3) and 223 (1)

4.   Geological Science 305 (4)

5.   Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences 202 (3)

6.   Electives selected from the following list:

Astronomy 160 (4), 361 (4), 404 (3)
Geological Science 201 (4), 232 (4), 284 (4), 305 (4),
310 (4), 351 (4), 411 (3), 418 (3), 440 (8), 441 (4)
AOSS 304 (3), 412 (3), 414 (3), 422 (3), 454 (3) 462 (3), 463 (3)
Other electives need to be approved by adviser.

In addition, the following courses must be completed (but do not count as part of the 36 credits for the major):

1.   Chemistry through 210/211

2.   Math 115 and 116

3.   Physics 125/127

Minor: 24 credits of course work as listed below:

1.   Astronomy 111 (4) and 112 (4)

2.   Geological Sciences 116 (8) or 117 (4)

3.   Geological Sciences 222 (3) and 223 (1)

4.   Geological Sciences 305 (4)

5.   Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences 202 (3)

6.   Electives selected from the following list:

Astronomy 160 (4), 361 (4), 404 (3)
Geological Science 201 (4), 232 (4), 284 (4), 305 (4),
310(4), 351 (4), 411 (3), 418 (3), 440 (8), 441 (4)
AOSS 304 (3), 412 (3), 414 (3), 422 (3), 454 (3) 462 (3), 463 (3)
Other electives need to be approved by adviser.

In addition, the following course must be completed (but does not count as part of the 24 credits for the minor): Math 115

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Economics

Major: 30 credits of course work as listed below:

1.   Economics 101 and 102

2.   At least four courses from the following:

Economics 310, 320, 330, 340, 350, 360, 380, 401, 402, 404, 405, 411, 412, 421, 422, 431, 432, 441, 442, 451, 455, 471, 481, 482, 491

3.   Additional courses as advised

In addition, Math 115 must be completed.

Minor: 20 credits of course work as listed below:

1.   Economics 101 and 102

2.   At least three courses from the following:

Economics 310, 320, 330, 340, 350, 360, 380, 401, 402, 404, 405, 411, 412, 421, 422, 431, 432, 441, 442, 451, 455, 471, 481, 482, 491

3.   Additional courses as advised

In addition, Math 115 must be completed.

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English

NOTE: A list of courses that fulfill a given requirement is available each semester in the English department office. A single course may fulfill, at most, two requirements.

Major: At least 30 credits of course work, including:

1.   English 239 and 240

2.   All of the following:

a. A course in language (English 305, 308, or 406)
b. A course in composition (SWC 300 or 325). As of Fall 2001, SWC 300 must be elected.
c. A course in pre-1600 literature
d. Two other courses in pre-1830 literature
e. A course in American literature
f. A new traditions course

3.   Electives to reach the 30-credit requirement

NOTE: At least 24 of the 30 credits must be from the 300 level or above.

Minor: At least 20 credits of course work including:

1.   English 240

2.   All of the following:

a. A course in language (English 305, 308, or 406)
b. A course in composition (SWC 300 or 325). As of Fall 2001, SWC 300 must be elected.
c. A course in pre-1600 literature
d. One other course in pre-1830 literature
e. A course in American literature
f. A new traditions course

3.   Electives at the 300 level or above to reach the 20-credit requirement.

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Environmental Studies

Major: A minimum of 36 credits including:

1.  NRE 481, Foundations of Environmental Education and BIO 281, General Ecology

2.  At least two courses from group a. through d.

a. Ecology/Biology: NRE-220, 301, 311, 314, 330, 337/437, 402, 408, 409, 415, 418, 422, 425, 433, 451.
b. Physical Geography: NRE-411, 430, 432, 435, or Geology-117, 146, 148, 442, 284, or Geography-201.
c. Social and Behavioral Science: NRE-256, 270, 360, 361, 443, 477, 492.
d. Environmental Policy and Economics: NRE-210, 335, 365, 370, 375, 453, 471, 475, 480.

Minor: A minimum of 24 credits including:

1.   NRE 481, Foundations of Environmental Education and BIO 281, General Ecology.

2.   At least one course from group a. through d. (as listed at left).

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French

Major: 30 credits in French courses numbered 240 and above including:

1.   A minimum of 18 credits numbered 300 or above or equivalent.

2.   French 333 and 335

3.   French 438 is required but will be elected as ED D456 Teaching Methods and will NOT count in the 30 credits.

4.   Only one course may be chosen from courses taught in English with out language prerequisite.

5.   A minimum of 15 credits must be taken at the University of Michigan or through a study abroad program affiliated with the U-M.

Minor: 20 credits in French courses numbered 240 and above including:

1.   French 333, 335 and course work in literature.

2.   If certification major is not a foreign language (e.g. Spanish), French 438 or Ling 350 is strongly recommended.

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General Science

Major: 38 credits of course work as listed below: Introductory courses preferably with laboratory, in each of the following:

1.   Chemistry: two-course sequence such as 210/211 and 215/216

2.   Physics: two-course sequence such as 125/127 and 126/128

3.   Biology: 162 (formerly 152 and 154) and a course in physiology

4.   Earth science: one term each of astronomy; geology; and atmospheric, oceanic, and space sciences

Minor*: 24 credits of course work as listed below:

1.   Introductory courses, preferably with lab, in each of the following:

2.   Astronomy

3.   Biology (a two-course sequence including plants, animals, and human biology)

4.   Chemistry

5.   Geology

6.   Physics

*A student completing a general science minor must complete a science major in biology, chemistry, earth science or physics.

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German

Major: A minimum of 30 credits in German beyond 232 (or equivalent) to include 18 credits in senior-level courses. Program usually includes:

1.   German 325 and 326

2.   Two courses chosen from German 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, RC 321

3.   Two 400-level courses chosen from 414, 450-459, 491 and 492, 499

4.   German 425 or 426

5.   German 531 is required but will be elected as ED D431 Teaching Methods and will NOT count in the 30 credits.

6.   Additional credits as advised.

Minor: A minimum of 20 credits in German beyond 232 (or equivalent) including:

1.   German 325 and 326

2.   Two courses chosen from German 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, RC 321

3.   German 531

4.   Eight credits as advised (German 415, 425, and 426 are particularly recommended)

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Health

Major: No major is offered.

Minor: 23-24 credits as listed below in addition to co-requisite courses: PE 310 and teaching methods in major (credits do NOT count in minor):

1.   PE 373 Issues in Health and Wellness

2.   PE 316 First Aid and Safety

3.   PE 265 Fitness, Wellness & Lifestlye

4.   One of the following:

a. MVS 241 Exercise, Nutrition, and Weight Control
b. EIH 530 Human Nutrition

5.   PE 475 HIV/AIDS and Communicable Disease

6.   One of the following:

a. SOC 444 The American Family
b. Psych 453 Socialization of the Child

7.   PE 360/AT 360 Athletic Training I

8.   PE 473 School Health Prog.

9.   Additional courses may be selected from the following as advised (these courses do NOT replace any of the above requirements): MVS 340, 441, 442, 541, 542, 572, 574; BIO 100, 101, 224, PE 472, ED 422, 439.

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History

Major: 30 credits of course work including:

1.   Eight credits of United States history including History 160 and History 161

2.   Eight credits of non-United States history including a two-course sequence in world or regional history as advised

3.   Additional credits as advised

Minor: 20 credits of course work, including:

1.   Eight credits of United States history including History 160 and History 161

2.   Eight credits of non-United States history including a two-course sequence in world or regional history as advised

3.   Additional credits as advised

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Latin

Major: A minimum of 30 credits, including:

1.   15 credits in Latin beyond 194 or 232 of which 12 credits must be at the 400 level or above; neither Latin 499 or 599 may be counted toward the major without permission of the certification advisor in Latin.

2.   One course in classical archaeology

3.   One course in Roman history

4.   One course in linguistics

Minor: A minimum of 20 credits, including:

1.   12 credits in Latin beyond 194 or 232 of which 9 credits must be at the 400 level or above; neither Latin 499 or 599 may be counted toward the minor without permission of the certification advisor in Latin.

2.   One course in Roman history

3.   One course in linguistics

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Library Media

Major: Graduate program only. See section on K-12 certification.

Minor: No minor exists.

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Mathematics

Major: At least 34 credits selected from courses numbered above 114, including:

1.   Mathematics 115, 116, and 215 or equivalent

2.   Mathematics 217 or 417 or equivalent

3.   Mathematics 412 or 312, and 431 or equivalent

4.   Mathematics 425 and 486 or equivalent

5.   Computer Science 183 or an equivalent experience with computer science

6.   One elective: 216, 417, 450 or 451, 471, 475, 490, 513, and Statistics 426

Minor: At least 20 credits selected from courses numbered above 114, including:

1.   Mathematics 115, 116, and 215 or equivalent

2.   Mathematics 486

3.   Mathematics 431

4.   Recommended electives: Mathematics 217, 412, 425, 475

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Music

Major: See section on K-12 Certification.

Minor: Not available.

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Physical Education

Major: See section on
K-12 Certification.

Minor: A minimum of 23 credits of course work, including:

1.   PE 310

2.   PE 316, 336, 350, 353, and an aquatics course (PE 349)

3.   Two of the following: MVS 340, MVS 330 or PE 331 (old 432), MVS 320 or PE 332

4.   Students admitted to Kinesiology for Fall 2001 or later need PE 254 or 425

5.   Additional physical education courses selected with the approval of a certification adviser. PE 425 is strongly recommended.

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Physics

Major: 30 credits of course work as listed below:

1.   Physics 140-141 and 240-241 and 340-341

2.   Physics 288, 290 and 390

3.   Additional credits from:

Physics 333 or 334 (not both)
Physics 401, 402, 405, 413, 417,
419, 441, 442, 451, 452, 455, 457

4.   In addition, the following must be completed: Math 115, 116, 215, and 216 (not part of the 30 hours)

Minor: 20 credits of course work as listed below:

1.   Physics 140-141 and 240-241 and 340-341

2.   Physics 288, 290, and 390

3.   Additional credits from:

Physics 333 or 334 (not both),
Physics 401, 402, 405, 413, 417, 419, 441, 442, 451, 452, 455, 457

4.   In addition, the following must be completed: Math 115, 116, 215, and 216 (not part of the 20 hours)

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Political Science

Major: 30 credits of course work by combining appropriate courses as advised in American government, political theory, public policy, comparative politics, and international politics.

Minor: 20 credits of course work by combining appropriate courses as advised in American government, political theory, public policy, comparative politics, and international politics.

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Psychology

Students planning to major in psychology should be aware of the limited placement opportunities in this field. This may be elected as a 2nd major only, or a minor.

Major: 30 credits of course work in psychology including:

1.   Psychology 111 or 112

2.   One psychology laboratory or experiential course. A maximum of 6 credits in experiential course work may be counted in the major.

3.   Electives from courses numbered 300 or higher (May also use courses previously numbered 300 or higher. These have parenthesis in the LSA bulletin).

Minor: 20 credits of course work in psychology including:

1.   Psychology 111 or 112

2.   One psychology laboratory or experiential course. A maximum of 4 credits in experiential course work may be counted in the major.

3.   Electives from courses numbered 300 or higher. (May also use courses previously numbered 300 or higher. These have parenthesis in the LSA bulletin).

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Russian

Major: No major is offered.

Minor: 20 credits above fourth-term proficiency, including:

1.   Russian 301 and 302

2.   Russian 351 and 352

3.   Russian 401 and 402

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Social Studies

Major: 40 credits of course work, including:

1.   Four history courses are required: 160 (U.S. History to 1865), 161 (U.S. History 1865-Present) and either two western history courses or two world history courses;

2.   Two political science courses (civics strand) are specified: 101 (Introduction to Political Theory) and 111 (Introduction to American Politics);

3.   Two economics courses are specified: 101 (Principles of Economics I) and 102 (Principles of Economics II);

4. Two geography courses must be taken from: UP 402/696 from UM or Geog 110 or 107 from Eastern Michigan University

Minor: 26 credits of course work, including:

1.   8 credits of United States history are required including: History 160 (U.S. History to 1865) and History 161 (U.S. History 1865-Present)

2.   Two political science courses (civics strand) are specified: 101 (Introduction to Political Theory) and 111 (Introduction to American Politics);

3.   Two economics courses are specified: 101 (Principles of Economics I) and 102 (Principles of Economics II);

4. One geography courses must be taken from: UP 402/696 from UM or Geog 110 or 107 from Eastern Michigan University

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Sociology

Students planning to major in sociology should be aware of the limited placement opportunities in this field. This may be elected as a 2nd major only, or a minor.

Major: 30 credits of course work, including:

1. Sociology 100, 202 or 203 or 401, and 310

2. Additional courses in sociology to represent social organizations, social psychology, and population/ ecology / urban areas. A maximum of six credits in experiential course work may be counted in the major.

Minor: 20 credits of course work, including:

1. Sociology 100, 202 or 203 or 401, and 310

2. Additional courses in sociology to represent social organizations, social psychology, and population/ ecology / urban areas. A maximum of four credits in experiential course work may be counted in the major.

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Spanish

Major: 30 credits beyond 276 including:

1. Two courses chosen from: SP 411 Advanced Syntax, SP 410 Phonetics, and SP 414/RL 414 Background of Modern Spanish

2. Nine to 12 credits at the 300 level of which three credits must be in literature, three should be in Spanish Civilization or Latin American Civilization, and the other 3 credits may be in language or linguistic courses.

3. Remaining nine to 12 credits at the 400 level, of which six credits must be in literature.

4. SP 413 will be elected as ED D455 Teaching Methods and will NOT count as part of the 30 credits.

Minor: 20 credits beyond 275 including:

1. SP 276 Reading and Comp.

2. One of: SP 411 Advanced Syntax or SP 410 Phonetics

3. Six to nine credits at the 300 level including course work in literature

4. Six to nine credits at the 400 level including course work in literature