Interdisciplinary Programs and Courses

The Major

Interdisciplinary Studies in
With the B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences(Major Code: 49011)

Advising

The Major

Russian and
With the B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences(Major Code: 03071)

Advising

The Major

Urban Studies Major
With the B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences(Major Code: 22141)

African Studies Minor

Energy Studies Minor

Environment and Society Minor

Middle East Studies Minor

Interdisciplinary Majors, Minors, and Courses Offered

Major in interdisciplinary studies in three departments with the B.A. degree in liberal arts and sciences.

Major in Russian and Central European studies with the B.A. degree in liberal arts and sciences.

Major in urban studies with the B.A. degree in liberal arts and sciences.

Minor in African studies.

Minor in energy studies.

Minor in environment and society.

Minor in middle east studies.

Interdisciplinary Studies in Three Departments

In the Division of Undergraduate Studies

Office: Centennial Hall 3350

Telephone: (619) 594-5841

FAX: (619) 594-7934

Faculty

Undergraduate Adviser: Cox (Associate Dean)

Advising

Preliminary approval of the major must be secured from the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies prior to completion of 90 semester units. Acceptance into the program requires approval from each of three departmental advisers. Information regarding participating departments and procedures for application is available in the Division of Undergraduate Studies.

The Major

Interdisciplinary Studies in Three Departments is a student-designed major incorporating three different disciplines into a unified theme. The application process includes submission of an essay justifying a cohesive and rational master and the selection of upper and lower division coursework from three participating departments. Guidelines exist for several possible combination of themes in Human Services, Performing Arts, and Pre-Health Professions.

Interdisciplinary Studies in
Three Departments

With the B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences
(Major Code: 49011)

All candidates for a degree in liberal arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on "Graduation Requirements."

The student master plan must be approved (CH-3350) before this major may be declared.

A minor is not required with this major.

Preparation for the Major. A minimum of two courses (normally defined as six units) in each of the three departments selected in the major must be completed in the lower division as foundation for upper division courses. In departments where lower division offerings are insufficient to meet this requirement, the total minimum upper division requirement may be extended.

Foreign Language Requirement. Competency (equivalent to that which is normally attained through three consecutive courses of college study) is required in one foreign language as part of the preparation for the major. Refer to section of catalog on "Graduation Requirements."

Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or completing one of the approved writing courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

Major. A minimum of 36 upper division units selected from three departments: (a) with no fewer than nine units from each of the three departments; and (b) with no fewer than six units from each of the three departments completed at San Diego State University; and (c) with minimum overall and San Diego State University grade point averages of 2.0 in each of the three departments.

Russian and
Central European Studies

In the College of Arts and Letters

Office: Business Administration/Mathematics 304

Telephone: (619) 594-6313

Faculty

Undergraduate Adviser: Shapovalov (Russian)

Advising

All College of Arts and Letters majors are urged to consult with their department adviser as soon as possible; they are required to meet with their department adviser within the first two semesters after declaration or change of major.

The Major

The goals of the Russian and Central European studies major are to promote the study of Russia, New States of Eurasia, and Eastern Europe within an integrated framework, and to build better understanding of the societies and cultures of this part of the world through the exchange of students, faculty and publications.

Recent revolutionary advances in transportation and communications produced by science and technology are effectively "shrinking" the world. At the present time the United States, Russia, and the New States of Eurasia are in the process of expanding their commercial and cultural ties, opening unprecedented opportunities in government service, journalism, library work, and international business.

For those who continue graduate work after completing the bachelor's degree, Russian and Central European studies is a good preparatory curriculum for graduate professional programs in international trade, international law, librarianship, education, public administration, and journalism.

Russian and
Central European Studies Major

With the B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences
(Major Code: 03071)

All candidates for a degree in liberal arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on "Graduation Requirements."

A minor is not required with this major.

Preparation for the Major. Russian 100A, 100B, 200A, 200B. (20 units)

Lower division prerequisites for the upper division courses to be taken in the major. (3-9 units)

Foreign Language Requirement. The foreign language requirement is automatically fulfilled through coursework for preparation for the major.

Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or completing one of the approved writing courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

Major. A minimum of 33 upper division units to include Economics 330, Geography 337, History 518A-518B, Humanities 330, Political Science 359; nine units of upper division Russian courses; and six units of electives selected with the approval of the adviser.

Urban Studies

In the College of Arts and Letters and the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts

Office: Professional Studies and Fine Arts 105

Telephone: (619) 594-6224

Faculty

Urban studies is administered by the Urban Studies Committee. The program draws upon courses offered by faculty in the Departments of Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Mexican American Studies, Political Science, Public Administration and Urban Studies, and Sociology.

Chair and Undergraduate Adviser: Caves (Public Administration and Urban Studies)

Committee: Chandler (Sociology), Ford (Geography), Herzog, (Mexican American Studies), Kartman (Economics), Kazimi (Economics), Kennedy (Sociology), Pendleton (Anthropology), Schultze (Political Science)

Advising

All urban studies majors must meet at least once each semester with the urban studies program coordinator for advice on meeting general program requirements and for assignment to an urban studies adviser within the department of concentration.

The Major

The major in urban studies is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in the urban milieu by providing an interdisciplinary major focused on the urban community, its environment and problems. The major combines the study of broad issues and theoretical concerns with specialized training in urban analytical research methodologies.

Urban Studies Major

With the B.A. Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences
(Major Code: 22141)

All candidates for a degree in liberal arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements in the section of this catalog on "Graduation Requirements." Students are cautioned that several of the required and elective courses have prerequisites.

A minor is not required with this major.

Preparation for the Major. Anthropology 102; Economics 101, 102; Geography 102; Political Science 101 or 102; Sociology 101; and Mathematics 250 or Economics 201 or Political Science 201 or Sociology 201. (Students who specialize in economics must take Economics 201 or Mathematics 250.) (21 units)

Foreign Language Requirement. Competency (equivalent to that which is normally attained through three consecutive courses of college study) is required in one foreign language as part of the preparation for the major. Refer to the section of this catalog on "Graduation Requirements."

Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University Writing Examination or completing one of the approved writing courses with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

Major. A minimum of 30 upper division units to include 12 units selected from the following: Anthropology 529; Economics 458; Geography 354; Mexican American Studies 357; Public Administration 310; Sociology 557; and 18 units in an area of specialization (may include up to three units outside the specialization).

Anthropology. Required: Anthropology 520 or 580; and 12 units selected from Anthropology 430, 444, 580, 582, 583.

Economics. Required: Economics 341; and 12 units selected from Economics 307, 320, 321, 341, 401, 489, 565.

Geography. Required: Geography 385 or 585; and 12 units selected from Geography 353, 358, 381, 385, 488, 554, 555, 556, 559, 560, 572, 582, 585, 588.

Mexican American Border Studies. Required: Mexican American Studies 355; and 12 units selected from Mexican American Studies 301, 303, 306, 375, 596, 597.

Political Science. Required: Political Science 515A; and 12 units selected from Political Science 321, 334, 335, 531, 537.

Public Administration and Urban Studies. Nine units selected from Public Administration 350, 420, 510, 512, 520; and six units selected from one of the following groups: (a) 450, 460, 512, 520; (b) 320, 525.

Sociology. Required: Sociology 406 or 407; and 12 units selected from Sociology 350, 355, 406 or 407 (if not taken as a required course), 443, 455, 456, 457, 505, 527, 537, 543, 555.

Interdisciplinary Minors

African Studies Minor

Dr. Marcia K. Hermansen, Department of Religious Studies, is adviser for this minor.

The minor in African Studies consists of a minimum of 15 units, 12 of which must be upper division, to include History 475A and 475B, Humanities 460; and six units from the following courses in any two departments: Anthropology 449*; Political Science 364; and Religious Studies 340*.

Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major, but may be used to satisfy preparation for the major and general education requirements, if applicable. A minimum of six upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University.

Energy Studies Minor

Dr. Alan R. Sweedler, Department of Physics, and Dr. Philip R. Pryde, Department of Geography, are co-advisers for this minor.

The interdisciplinary minor in energy studies* consists of a minimum of 18 units to include 12 units selected from Economics 452, Mechanical Engineering 352, Geography 571, Physics 301; plus six units selected from Art 247 or 347, Economics 453, Electrical Engineering 380, 580, Mechanical Engineering 582, 586, Geography 370, Geological Sciences 521, Political Science 334, or three units of 499 with the approval of the adviser.

Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major, but may be used to satisfy preparation for the major and general education requirements, if applicable. A minimum of six upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University.

Courses in the major department or required for the major may not be used to satisfy requirements for the minor.

Environment and Society Minor

Dr. Philip R. Pryde, Department of Geography, is adviser for this minor.

The minor in environment and society* consists of a minimum of 15 units to include nine units selected from Biology 327, Economics 452, 453, Geography 370 or 573, and History 441 or 540; and six units selected from Biology 315, 324, 327, 359, Economics 452, 453, 454, Geography 370, 570, 571, 573, 574, 575, 577, History 441, 540, Political Science 334, 335, Sociology 350. Recommended: Geological Sciences 303, Physics 301.

Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major, but may be used to satisfy preparation for the major and general education requirements, if applicable. A minimum of six upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University.

Middle East Studies Minor

Dr. Marcia K. Hermansen, Department of Religious Studies, is adviser for this minor.

The minor in Middle East studies consists of a minimum of 15 units, 12 of which must be upper division, to include Humanities 450, Political Science 363, Religious Studies 340*; and six units from History 473A, 473B and 574.

Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major, but may be used to satisfy preparation for the major and general education requirements, if applicable. A minimum of six upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University.

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