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Interdisciplinary Programs and Courses |
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| For information on additional interdisciplinary programs, refer to this section of the catalog under the headings of American Studies, Asian Studies, Child and Family Development, Gerontology, Humanities (European Studies), International Business, International Security and Conflict Resolution, Judaic Studies, Latin American Studies, Liberal Studies, and Social Science. |
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.
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 plan and the selection of upper and lower division coursework from three participating departments. Guidelines exist for several possible combinations of themes including Human Services, Performing Arts, and Pre-Health Professions .
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 semester 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.
For students electing biology as one of the three departments for the Interdisciplinary Studies in Three Departments, the minimum requirement for the lower division preparation for the major is Biology 201 and either Biology 100 or 202 (7-8 units). The minimum requirement for the upper division major is an organismal course as described for the biology major, either both Biology 352 and 354 or both Chemistry 365 and Biology 365L, and a 500-level biology course (minimum 10 units). Other biology courses numbered 350 and above may be included as electives.
For students electing French as one of their departments, all lower division preparation for the major or equivalent competency must be completed in addition to French 301, 305A or 305B, and 421 or 422. Students electing Italian must fulfill lower division competency requirements, Italian 301, and two other upper division Italian courses.
Foreign Language Requirement. Competency (successfully completing the third college semester or fifth college quarter) 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Faculty
Urban studies is administered by the Urban Studies Committee. The program draws upon courses offered by faculty in the Departments of Anthropology, Chicana and Chicano Studies, Economics, Geography, 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 (Chicana and Chicano Studies), Kartman (Economics), Kazimi (Economics), Kennedy (Sociology), Pendleton (Anthropology), Rodriguez (Chicana and Chicano Studies), Schultze (Political Science), Walshok (Public Administration and Urban Studies)
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 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.
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 Economics 201 or Political Science 201 or Sociology 201 or Statistics 250. (Students who specialize in economics must take Economics 201 or Statistics 250.) (21 units)
Foreign Language Requirement. Competency (successfully completing the third college semester or fifth college quarter) 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: Chicana and Chicano Studies 357; Economics 458; Geography 354; Public Administration 310; Sociology 557; and 18 units in an area of specialization (may include up to three units outside the specialization).
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.
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.
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, Philosophy 332, 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.
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.
The Environmental Studies Certificate is designed for students already holding a bachelor's degree (in any field) who desire to increase their understanding of the theoretical and applied approaches to environmental problems and issues. This is not a certificate program in the hard sciences, but rather is intended to provide diverse ways for students to develop knowledge of the causes and consequences of the human impact on the environment and the impact on humans of philosophical, political, economic, spatial, and natural science perspectives. This professional development program offers a multi-disciplinary approach to environmental studies for natural resource managers, teachers, community activists, and others who are concerned about the interaction of people and the environment.
Students must complete the required units with a 2.5 grade point average. A bachelor's degree from a university is also required.
The certificate requires 15 units to include nine units selected from Economics 453, Geography 370, 573, International Security and Conflict Resolution 300, Oceanography 320, Political Science 334; and six units selected from Biology 315, 324, 327, Community Health Education 350, Economics 452, 454, 489, Geography 378, 409, 570, 571, 572, 574, Geological Sciences 301, 303, History 441, 540, International Security and Conflict Resolution 301, Oceanography 541, Philosophy 332, Recreation 487. Core courses can be counted in only one category; 500-numbered courses may have substantial prerequisites, but may be counted later for graduate credit toward an M.A. degree.
Students interested in the Environmental Studies Certificate will normally enroll in courses through Open University. Prior to enrollment, contact Dr. John R. Weeks, Department of Geography, to develop an approved program of coursework
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