Note: Refer to the catalog index for page numbers of program descriptions.

*Available only to students selecting a Coordinate Education Major.

MINORS

INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROGRAMS

American Studies

The College offers a minor in American Studies. To earn an American Studies minor, students must apply in writing to the Chair of either the English or History Department and have a sequence of courses designed and approved to meet specific goals. Applications are available in either Chair’s office. No American Studies minor will be awarded without compliance with the above format.

The minor in American Studies requires five (5) courses representing at least three (3) disciplines, distributed as follows:

A. One (1) of the following courses in American literature:

21.161 American Writers I
21.162 American Writers II
21.243 The American Short Story
21.245 The American Novel

B. One (1) of the following courses in American history:

32.316 American Intellectual History
32.318 Religion in America
32.326 Women in American History

C. A total of three (3) courses from at least two of the following disciplines: (At least three disciplines must be represented in the total of five courses.)

ART

11.282 American Art

ECONOMICS

12.101 Principles of Macroeconomics
12.102 Principles of Microeconomics
12.230 Urban Economics

ENGLISH

21.261 American Writers I
21.262 American Writers II
21.243 The American Short Story
21.245 The American Novel
21.353 Dickinson and Frost
21.354 Fitzgerald and Hemingway
21.256 American Humor: Twain to Vonnegut
21.450 James and Faulkner
21.260 American Ethnic Literature

GEOGRAPHY

22.251 Geography of New England

BIOLOGY

23.103 Ecological Implications of Conservation

HISTORY

32.151 United States History to Reconstruction
32.152 United States History since Reconstruction
32.308 American Civil War Era
32.310 Emergence of a Modern Nation
32.316 American Intellectual History
32.318 Religion in America
32.321 Immigrants, Ethnics, and Racial Minorities in the United States
32.322 American Presidency

MUSIC

31.141 American Musics
31.151 The History and Literature of Jazz

PHILOSOPHY

41.204 History of American Philosophy

SOCIOLOGY

52.130 Social Problems
52.267 Sociology of Subcultures
52.251 Urban Sociology
52.315 Social Class in American Society
52.340 Sociology of Work - Occupations and Professions

AMERICAN STUDIES

84.490 Independent Study in American Studies 

Latin American Studies

Students interested in this program must apply to the Chairs of either the Geography, History, or Modern Languages Departments. To complete the minor, five (5) courses must be taken outside the student’s major department.

Required courses:

61.332 Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation II or the equivalent
22.257 Geography of Latin America
32.336 Latin America from the Conquest to the Present
61.334 Spanish-American Culture and Civilization

Elective Courses:

The student must choose at least one (1) of the following courses:

61.435 The Boom in Latin-American Literature
61.432 Contemporary Trends in Spanish-American Thought
32.314 United States Diplomatic History

Students should be free to develop a program of foreign study with the assistance of their advisor. Courses undertaken as part of such a program will be credited toward the Latin-American Studies minor where appropriate.

Note: Modern Language majors must take at least two (2) additional approved courses, outside the major, and not listed above. Approval must be given by the Chair of the Modern Languages Department.

MUSEUM STUDIES

This interdepartmental minor requires that students take a minimum of five (5) courses outside of their major department. Students are strongly encouraged to complete a museum internship to complement the minor. Note: Courses bearing general education credit may satisfy both the minor and general education goals.

Required course:

84.371 Museum Studies

Choose two (2) of the following:

34.253 Cultural Dress (Gen.Ed. Goal 13)
34.278 History of Furniture (Gen.Ed. Goal 5)
34.347 History of Textiles
34.336 History of Costume (Gen.Ed. Goal 5)

Choose two (2) of the following:

11.151 Art and Social Values (Gen.Ed. Goals 5, 12)
11.272 History of Western Art II (Gen.Ed. Goal 5)
11.282 American Art (Gen.Ed. Goal 5)
84.381 Museum Seminar
or any two (2) courses approved by the department chair

Choose two (2) of the following:

32.154 Western Civilization since the Renaissance (Gen.Ed. Goals 8, 11)
One (1) 300-level history course approved by the department chair

PRE-ENGINEERING

Advisor: Paul Peterson, Physics and Earth Sciences Department

This program, in cooperation with the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, and University of Massachusetts-Amherst, establishes a freshman and sophomore curriculum leading to a B.S. degree in one of the engineering disciplines. A typical student accepted into this program will study for two years at Framingham State College and complete the program at one of the universities, earning the degree from that institution. Pre-engineering students who complete the program with a "B" average (CQPA = 3.0 or better) are guaranteed admission in the engineering program at each university campus. Those students with a "C" average will probably be accepted, but their transfer cannot be guaranteed. Other students may choose to remain at Framingham and complete their program of studies in a major such as biology, chemistry, or computer science. (For further information see Physics and Earth Sciences section.)

PRE-LAW

Advisor: John Ambacher, Government Department

Since law schools do not require or recommend specific undergraduate majors, the College does not offer a prescribed pre-law program. Rather, students are encouraged to choose a major and courses that emphasize reading, writing, and speaking, as well as analytical skills. Students contemplating a career in law should plan their curriculum under the guidance of both major and pre-law advisors.

SUGGESTED PRE-PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM FOR
PRE-MEDICAL, PRE-DENTAL, AND PRE-VETERINARY STUDIES

Advisors: Joseph Previte for Biology Department; Kevin Whitburn for Chemistry & Food Science Department

Individuals who follow the curriculum outlined below should meet the requirements for entrance into most medical, dental and veterinary schools and other professional schools in the medical sciences. Students in these programs should work closely with their advisors.

Most schools require a minimum of one full year each of college biology, introductory college chemistry (including some quantitative analysis), organic chemistry and physics. All of these courses must include laboratory work. Students also must take at least one year of college level mathematics and English. Calculus is generally the suggested or required level in mathematics. As noted below, many schools also strongly recommend a semester of biochemistry and additional courses in biology, English and foreign languages.

Each student must fulfill the general education requirements of Framingham State College. Courses within that framework that are also needed as minimal background to qualify for application to medical, dental, veterinary and other pre-professional schools in the medical sciences, are noted below:

In the humanities, each student should take 21.110 Expository Writing. Other courses in English, music, philosophy and art should be taken according to the individual’s interest and to fulfill the general education requirements of Framingham State College.

In the social sciences, each student should elect 42.101 General Psychology and other courses in history, economics, geography and sociology according to interest and to fulfill the general education requirements of Framingham State College.

Note: Some veterinary schools require courses in cell biology, nutrition, and effective speaking for admission. Cell Biology (23.310), Effective Speaking (71.107), and Current Issues in Nutrition and Health (34.120) may be suitable. In addition, many institutions require two courses in English composition, and the completion of organic chemistry and biochemistry prior to consideration for admission.

UNDECLARED MAJOR

A candidate for admission to Framingham State College may elect not to declare a major. Students who are admitted as undeclared students are encouraged to view their status as an opportunity to explore a range of fields of interest. Undeclared students must apply for a specific major prior to the onset of the junior year. The Dean of Undergraduate Education serves as chair of undeclared students. The Dean's office is located in the Center for Academic Support and Advising (CASA), South Peirce Hall.

Undeclared students are encouraged to visit the Advising Center in CASA for help in curriculum planning and exploration of possible majors. In addition, the Career Resource Center in the College Center sponsors career workshops and offers individual career counseling that is particularly helpful to undeclared students.

GRADUATE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

The Division of Graduate and Continuing Education at Framingham State College offers full- and part-time graduate programs. The Master of Arts is offered with concentrations in Business Administration, Counseling Psychology, Educational Leadership, Health Care Administration, Human Resource Administration, Human Services Administration, and Public Administration. The Master of Education is offered with concentrations in Art, Curriculum and Instructional Technology (now available online), English, History, Literacy and Language, Mathematics, Spanish, Special Education, and Teaching English As A Second Language. The Master of Science is offered in Food and Nutrition in two fields of study: (a) Food Science and Nutrition Science, and (b) Human Nutrition: Education and Media Technologies. Graduate programs are offered on the Framingham Campus and at sites throughout Massachusetts.

The Post Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Program is designed for students who already have a Bachelor's Degree and seek Massachusetts Teacher Licensure at either the early childhood, elementary and secondary school levels.

Evening undergraduate programs are offered through Continuing Education leading to the Baccalaureate Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, English, History, Liberal Studies, Psychology, and Sociology. In conjunction with Westfield State College, both the undergraduate and graduate degrees in Criminal Justice are offered evenings on the Framingham campus.

Further information about Graduate, Post Baccalaureate and Evening Undergraduate programs can be obtained by contacting the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education at (508) 626-4550 or visiting the web site at http://www.choosefrc.edu.

FRAMINGHAM STATE COLLEGE
HONORS PROGRAM (INSTITUTIONAL)

The Framingham State College Honors Program is designed to provide academically talented students with the opportunity to enrich their college experience with courses both within and outside their major department. Courses bearing the "Honors" designation are drawn from a wide range of disciplines, and are designed to be intensive and intellectually challenging, drawing upon and developing students' creativity and analytical thinking skills.

Honors courses are designed for a maximum enrollment of 15-20 students to foster in-depth class discussion and a close student-instructor relationship. Some honors courses are restricted to "honors" participants, while others are offered as "split" courses with a core of honors students working within a larger classroom of students at large. Honors courses may be applied to the general education requirements specified by the College. Honors courses may be taken by students who are not participating in the program on a space available basis with the permission of the instructor.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Freshman Level Admission: Entering freshmen will be invited to participate in the Framingham State College Honors Program based on a weighted composite of their combined SAT scores, class rank, and demonstrated potential for superior work at the college level. Any student admitted to the College who was not initially invited to participate in the program may apply directly to the Honors Program Committee for admission.

Sophomore and Transfer Student Admission: Students may apply for admission to the Framingham State College Honors Program as sophomores. A minimum QPA of 3.25 together with two letters of recommendation from faculty members and a brief statement of intent should be submitted to the Honors Committee for evaluation before October 1 of their sophomore year.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Participants in the Framingham State College Honors Program must complete a minimum of six (6) courses bearing the honors designation, including an upper-level honors seminar course. All honors courses fulfill one or more general education goals and may be used toward the 12-course general education requirement, or to satisfy a major or minor requirement, if appropriate. Course topics and information about honors courses to be offered can be found in the Schedule of Classes Bulletin published each semester or through the program director's office.

As a condition of continued enrollment in the Honors Program, a freshman or sophomore must maintain a QPA of no less than 3.00 overall; a junior or senior must maintain a QPA of 3.25 or greater. In addition, a 3.00 QPA in honors courses is required of all honors students. Students falling below these requirements are allowed to continue in the program for a probation period of one semester (juniors and seniors) or one year (freshmen and sophomores). Subsequent continuance is at the discretion of the Honors Program Advisory Committee.

Participation in the Framingham State College Honors Program is noted on the students' transcripts. Students completing the program also receive a certificate which recognizes the honor.

DEPARTMENTAL HONORS PROGRAM

This program affords qualified students the opportunity to do extensive study in an area of interest not usually pursued in regular academic work. The completed thesis is recorded on the student’s transcript and is placed on permanent file in the library. Distinction for completing the honors thesis is also noted at commencement. Students should consult their department chair to initiate their enrollment in the honors program.

Students are eligible for honors work if they have an average quality rating of 3.0 or higher for the entire sophomore year, or for the last semester sophomore year plus the first semester junior year. The 3.0 cumulative quality rating must include a minimum of four (4) courses taken at Framingham State College. Students undertaking this program may elect to omit one elective course in the senior year, substituting the final work of this research project for the course omitted. Course substitution must be approved by the student’s academic advisor and department chair.

The program is carried on under the direction of a faculty advisor. The choice of the faculty advisor and the actual program of study are matters of mutual agreement between the student and the faculty member. Students may begin work any time after qualifying and must continue for at least two semesters.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

1. COURSE LOAD. Students must complete a minimum of 32 course credits for graduation. A candidate for the bachelor’s degree normally takes four (4) course credits in each of eight (8) semesters of residency. Students must take a minimum of three (3) course credits to be considered full-time. Each course credit is the equivalent of a four-semester hour course in terms of the work expected; therefore, a student usually carries the equivalent of 16 semester hours of course work during each semester at the College.

2. COURSE DISTRIBUTION. Twelve (12) course credits are allocated to complete the general education requirements, described in the next section. Each student must also satisfy the requirements of a major. The number of required course credits varies with the major chosen (see individual department sections). Depending on the major, students may be able to choose free electives from among the 32 course credits necessary for graduation.

Students registering for 600-level Framingham State College Continuing Education courses must obtain prior written approval from their major department chairs. Failure to do so will result in denial of course credit toward the degree, as 600-level courses are not applied to the baccalaureate degree without prior approval of the chair.

3. RESIDENCY. Eight (8) course credits must be taken at Framingham State College to complete residency requirements. Transfer students must complete a minimum of five (5) Framingham State College course credits in their major department and, if applicable, three (3) Framingham State College course credits in their minor department.

4. QUALITY POINT AVERAGE. To graduate, students must have achieved a cumulative quality point average of 2.00 or higher.

5. DEGREE APPLICATION. All students expecting to receive their degree from the College must submit a formal degree application to the Registrar's Office. See "Graduation" under Academic Regulations for details.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

All students must complete twelve (12) general education course credits in disciplines other than the major, and fulfill 13 - 16 goals (Goals 14, 15, and 16 are optional). General education courses are designed to fulfill at least one, but no more than two goals. These courses introduce students to discipline-based modes of thinking with attention to writing, oral communication, computer and calculating skills, and reasoning and critical thinking. Under each of the 16 general education goals shown below, courses are listed that fulfill the goal; if more than one goal is covered, the second goal is shown in parentheses. Goals 1 (Writing) and 2 (Quantitative) must be fulfilled within three (3) semesters of matriculating at the College. In addition, at least one course taken under Goal 6 (Physical Science) or Goal 7 (Life Science) must be a laboratory course, identified in the listing below.

Note: Students who matriculated and have remained continuously enrolled at the College prior to Fall 1997 will follow the previous general education requirements (1981-1996), and should refer to the 1996-97 catalog for a description of those requirements. All courses carrying general education credit as of Fall 1997 may be used to satisfy general education requirements regardless of date of matriculation. Students who have withdrawn for more than one semester must follow degree and general education requirements stated in the catalog at the time of their return. In extenuating circumstances, students may appeal to the Dean of Undergraduate Education.

1. Writing: The ability to think critically and to express ideas in lucid precise language; the skills necessary for conducting research, analysis and argument; the ability to write expository and persuasive prose correctly and effectively.

21.110 Expository Writing
21.282 Creative Writing
21.283 Writing Poetry
21.284 Prose Writing

2. Quantitative: A knowledge of formal logic and a knowledge of mathematics including computation, axiomatic structure and applicability.

43.110 College Mathematics I
43.117 Introduction to Statistics
43.119 Mathematics and Its Applications
43.123 College Algebra
43.200 Precalculus
43.219 Calculus I

3. Language: A basic knowledge of a language other than one’s own, including its cultural context together with at least a minimal ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend.

61.101 Elementary French I
61.102 Elementary French II
61.131 Elementary Spanish I
61.132 Elementary Spanish II
61.151 Elementary German I
61.152 Elementary German II
61.201 Intermediate French I
61.202 Intermediate French II
61.231 Intermediate Spanish I
61.232 Intermediate Spanish II
61.331 Advanced Spanish Composition & Conversation I
61.332 Advanced Spanish Composition & Conversation II

4. Literature or Philosophy: A knowledge of a coherent group of important works of literature and understanding of the interaction of historical context, artistic tradition and individual talent;

or

An understanding of the development of significant philosophical ideas and systems including applications to ethical issues.

21.111 Approaches To Literature
21.201 Mythology & Folklore (12)
21.202 Comparative Mythology (13)
21.203 Global Perspectives in Literature (13)
21.220 Shakespeare (12)
21.224 Coming of Age in America (12)
21.232 Irish Literature
21.243 The American Short Story (12)
21.245 The American Novel (12)
21.260 American Ethnic Literature (12)
21.261 American Writers I (12)
21.262 American Writers II (12)
21.268 Russian Literature in Translation
21.269 Women Writers
21.272 Development of the Drama
21.273 Recent Narratives by American Women (12)
21.277 Contemporary World Literature by Women (12)
21.345 Studies in the Bible as Literature
21.379 Contemporary European & American Literature
41.101 Invitation to Philosophy
41.102 Introduction to Ethics: Why Be Moral? (12)
41.103 Introduction to Logic
41.105 Introduction to Political and Social Philosophy (12)
41.108 Introduction to Philosophy of Religion
41.115 The Star, the Cross, and the Crescent
41.118 Introduction to Philosophy of Science
41.131 Critical Reasoning
41.240 Indian Philosophy and Religion (13)
41.251 Exploring Chinese Philosophy and Culture (13)
41.321 Contemporary Philosophical Issues
41.331 Business Ethics
61.335 Major Hispanic Writers I
61.336 Major Hispanic Writers II

5. Visual or Performing Arts: A knowledge of a coherent group of important works in music and art, and understanding of the interaction of historical context, artistic tradition and individual talent;

or

An option to demonstrate knowledge of a language in an area of the performing arts acquired through the development of skills in non-verbal (or verbal) communications.

11.110 Introduction to Drawing
11.120 Introduction to Painting
11.151 Art and Social Values (12)
11.160 Introduction to Studio Art
11.167 Introduction to the Practice of Art
11.203 Three-Dimensional Design I
11.240 Crafts Design
11.241 Ceramics I
11.250 Watercolor
11.271 History of Western Art I
11.272 History of Western Art II
11.273 Twentieth Century Art
11.282 American Art
11.374 Art of the Renaissance
11.380 From Romanticism to Impressionism
21.205 Film History & Criticism
21.207 Language of Film
31.110 The Language of Music
31.121 Music Appreciation
31.141 American Musics
31.151 History and Literature of Jazz
31.171 World Music Cultures (13)
31.180 Mozart and Mahler
31.203 Opera
31.205 Music of the Romantic Period
31.206 Music of the Twentieth Century
31.209 From Bach to Beethoven
31.210 Beethoven
31.212 Music, Dance, and Ritual in the Pacific (13)
31.220 Women in Music (12)
34.278 History of Furniture
34.336 History of Costume
71.107 Effective Speaking
71.201 Oral Interpretation of Literature
71.208 Basic Photography
71.210 History of Photography
71.212 Drama Workshop
71.314 The Actor’s Resources
84.101 Humanities I
84.201 Humanities II

6. Physical Science: An understanding of the classical and modern principles of physical science, together with a critical appreciation of how scientific knowledge has been constructed, including methods of validating the results of scientific inquiry.

33.101 Chemistry of Life
33.103 General Chemistry (LAB)
33.107 Principles of Chemistry (LAB)
33.108 Principles of Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis (LAB)
33.131 Science - Environment & Health (LAB)
53.109 Introduction to Physical Science (LAB)
53.201 Introductory Physics (LAB)
53.241 Introduction to Meteorology
53.251 Introduction to Astronomy
73.131 Conversations with the Earth
73.231 Physical Geology (LAB)
73.232 Historical Geology (LAB)
73.246 Oceanography

7. Life Science: An understanding of the classical and modern principles of biological science, together with a critical appreciation of how scientific knowledge has been constructed, including methods of validating the results of scientific inquiry.

23.101 Biological Concepts (LAB)
23.103 Ecological Implications of Conservation
23.106 Backgrounds of Modern Biology
23.112 Biology of Marine Organisms
23.114 Human Perspective on Genetics
23.142 Introduction to Human Biology
23.200 Introduction to Environmental Science
23.203 Plants in Relation to Man

8. Historical Studies: A knowledge of the history of western cultures including comparative political and economic systems, and taking into account the contributions of groups usually excluded.

32.153 Western Civilization to the Renaissance
32.154 Western Civilization since the Renaissance (11)
32.155 Comparative History of World Civilizations (13)
32.362 Ancient Greece: From Homeric through Hellenistic Age
32.364 Ancient Rome: Republic and Empire
32.366 Medieval Europe: Its Ideas and Institutions
32.375 Superpower Diplomacy
32.376 History of Modern France
32.378 Modern Britain
32.380 Blood, Iron, and Republics: Germany from 1866 to the Present
32.388 The Path to Modernity: Russia from 1682 to the Present
62.212 Political Theory: Age of Ideology

9. Social and Behavioral Sciences: An understanding of the principles of behavioral and social sciences and/or institutions; methods of inquiry; and models used in studying human behavior.

12.102 Principles of Microeconomics
22.101 Invitation to Geography
22.110 World Regional Geography
22.211 Cultural Geography
42.101 General Psychology
42.200 Psychology of Development
42.201 Child Psychology
42.212 Adolescent Psychology (12)
42.224 Social Psychology (12)
42.231 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
42.273 Environmental Psychology
52.101 Principles of Sociology
52.130 Social Problems (12)
52.161 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (13)
52.245 Race and Ethnic Relations (12)

10. Forces in the United States: An understanding of the various social, political, economic, historical, or geographical forces at work in the United States.

12.101 Principles of Macroeconomics
12.105 An Introduction to the United States Economy
22.180 Native Americans: Geographical & Legal Perspectives
22.250 Geography of the U.S. & Canada
32.151 U.S. History to Reconstruction (11)
32.152 U.S. History since Reconstruction (11)
32.312 American in Crisis
32.322 American Presidency
32.340 Industrial and Labor History of the United States
52.230 Law and Society
62.110 Intro to American Politics (11)

11. Study of the Constitutions: A study of the Constitutions of the United States and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

32.151 U.S. History to Reconstruction (10)
32.152 U.S. History since Reconstruction (10)
32.154 Western Civilization since the Renaissance (8)
62.110 Introduction to American Politics (10)
62.211 Political Theory: Justice, Law & Order
62.250 American Legal Systems

12. Gender, Class, and Race: An understanding of differing experiences and perspectives related to issues of gender, class, and race.

11.151 Art and Social Values (5)
12.100 Contemporary Economic Problems & Issues
12.106 American Economic History
21.201 Mythology & Folklore (4)
21.220 Shakespeare (4)
21.224 Coming of Age in America (4)
21.243 The American Short Story (4)
21.245 The American Novel (4)
21.260 American Ethnic Literature (4)
21.261 American Writers I (4)
21.262 American Writers II (4)
21.273 Recent Narratives by American Women (4)
21.277 Contemporary World Literature By Women (4)
31.220 Women in Music (5)
32.302 Colonial America
32.308 American Civil War Era
32.321 Immigrants, Ethnics and Racial Minorities in U.S. History
32.326 Women in American History
32.336 Latin America from the Conquest to the Present (13)
32.382 Empires in Collision: Southeastern Europe, 1683 to the Present
32.384 India in the Age of Empire (13)
32.387 History of South Africa (13)
34.220 Families: Managing Diversity & Change
41.102 Introduction to Ethics: Why Be Moral? (4)
41.105 Introduction to Political and Social Philosophy (4)
42.212 Adolescent Psychology (9)
42.224 Social Psychology (9)
52.130 Social Problems (9)
52.212 Sociology of the Family
52.243 Unity & Diversity in Native American Cultures (13)
52.245 Race and Ethnic Relations (9)
52.246 African American Social Thought & Action
52.248 Social Structure and the Self
52.315 Social Class in American Society
52.360 Language and Culture (13)
71.245 Cultural Aspects of Media Representation

13. Non-Western Studies: An understanding and appreciation of non-western cultures past and present.

21.202 Comparative Mythology (4)
21.203 Global Perspectives in Literature (4)
22.253 Geography of Post Soviet Republics
22.256 Geography of the Middle East
31.171 World Music Cultures (5)
31.212 Music, Dance, and Ritual in the Pacific (5)
32.155 Comparative History of World Civilizations (8)
32.336 Latin American from the Conquest to the Present (12)
32.383 Making of the Modern Middle East
32.384 India in the Age of Empire (12)
32.387 History of South Africa (12)
32.390 History of Modern China
32.392 Africa and the World
34.253 Cultural Dress
41.240 Indian Philosophy and Religion (4)
41.251 Exploring Chinese Philosophy and Culture (4)
52.161 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (9)
52.243 Unity & Diversity in Native American Cultures (12)
52.360 Language and Culture (12)
52.368 Religion and Ritual
52.370 Psychological Anthropology
61.110 The Languages of the World
62.120 Introduction to World Politics

14. Contemporary Issues and Trends (Optional): The ability to analyze contemporary issues and trends, and to develop an understanding of some of the challenges and opportunities facing the world community now and into the 21st century.

22.230 Geography of Natural and Man-Made Hazards (15)
22.235 Environmental Law and Policy
22.251 Geography of New England
22.260 Introduction to Urban Studies & Planning
34.210 Consumer Economics (16)
42.277 Psychology of Work Behavior
52.224 Juvenile Delinquency
52.225 Genocide & Violence: Sociological Perspectives
52.267 Sociology of Subcultures
52.280 Social Gerontology
62.210 Public Leadership
62.245 Comparative Politics: Europe (15)
71.105 Communication I
71.220 Principles of Mass Communication

15. Integrative Studies (Optional): The ability to integrate information from different disciplines.

22.230 Geography of Natural and Man-Made Hazards (14)
32.318 Religion in America
32.370 Intellectual History of Modern Europe
34.205 Nutrition: Science and Applications
62.245 Comparative Politics: Europe (14)
84.480 Honors Seminar

16. Professional Studies (Optional): Knowledge of a specialized area, or acquisition of a professional skill, which prepares one to meet the challenge of our rapidly changing society.

14.200 Education in American Society with Field Study I
34.111 Human Development
34.120 Current Issues - Nutrition & Health
34.141 Fashion: Designer to Consumer
34.153 Consumer Textiles
34.210 Consumer Economics (14)
63.108 HTML/JAVA Programming & Web Site Development
63.149 Presentation Graphics Using Computers
63.151 Personal Computer Fundamentals & Applications
63.152 Computer Science I Using C
63.205 Introduction to Visual Basic
63.252 Computer Science II with Advanced C
63.259 Object-Oriented Programming Using C++

Laboratory Courses: All students must take one laboratory science, to be chosen from among the following courses that satisfy general education goal 6 or 7.

23.101 Biological Concepts (7)
33.101 General Chemistry (6)
33.107 Principles of Chemistry (6)
33.108 Principles of Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis (6)
33.131 Science - Environment and Health (6)
53.109 Introduction to Physical Science (6)
53.201 Introductory Physics (6)
73.231 Physical Geology (6)
73.232 Historical Geology (6)

PLACEMENT TESTING

Each incoming student must take placement examinations in language, mathematics, reading, and writing, which are administered during orientation for new students. Shown below are additional dates and times for the examinations during the 2001-2002 academic year, to be given in the Center for Academic Support and Advising (CASA).

Language:

Tuesday, September 4, 2001 10:30 am
Monday, September 10, 2001 1:30 pm
Wednesday, January 23, 2002 1:30 pm
Wednesday, March 27, 2002 1:30 pm

Writing:

Tuesday, September 4, 2001 9:30 am
Wednesday, October 24, 2001 1:30 pm
Wednesday, January 23, 2002 3:30 pm
Wednesday, March 27, 2002 1:30 pm

Accuplacer (math/reading):

Tuesday, September 4, 2001 10:30 am
Tuesday, September 4, 2001 4:30 pm
Tuesday, October 23, 2001 4:30 pm
Wednesday, October 24, 2001 1:30 pm
Wednesday, January 23, 2002 4:30 pm
Wednesday, March 27, 2002 1:30 pm
Thursday, March 28, 2002 4:30 pm

COURSES OF STUDY

Framingham State College offers 22 majors, including several interdisciplinary programs. Major, concentration, and minor requirements for specific disciplines are described in the department sections, which follow. The courses listed in each section are currently being offered within departments and programs. Many introductory courses are offered each semester or yearly; some courses are offered in alternate years. To ensure timely completion of requirements, students are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor or department chair in planning their sequence of courses.

Students in all majors must complete a minimum of thirty-two (32) courses. At least twelve (12) of these must satisfy the general education requirements (see p. 32). If the major requirements and the general education requirements total fewer than 32 courses, students must take enough free electives to make up the difference.

Course Number. Each course offered at the College has a five-digit identification number, e.g., 21.110. The two numbers to the left of the decimal point identify the discipline; the three numbers to the right of the decimal identify course level:

Art (11)
English (21)
Music (31)
Philosophy (41)
Modern Languages (61)
Communication Arts (71)
Economics and Bus. Admin. (12)
Geography (22)
History (32)
Psychology (42)
Sociology (52)
Politics (62)
Biology (23)
Chemistry and Food Science (33)
Mathematics (43)
Physics (53)
Computer Science (63)
Geology/Earth Science (73)
Education (14)
Family and Consumer Sciences (34)
Nursing (54)
Interdisciplinary (84)

Course Level. The numbers to the right of the decimal point indicate the course level:

000 - 099 Non-credit courses

100 - 199 Courses that are introductory in nature, assuming no prior college-level exposure to the discipline

200 - 299 Courses appropriate for students with prior exposure to the college regimen or to the discipline, some with prerequisites

300 - 399 Upper-level courses that build on previous exposure to the discipline, most with prerequisites

400 - 499 Senior-level courses, most with prerequisites, including independent studies, internships, seminars, directed studies, and practicums

Course Description. Under each course number and title is a brief description of its content, followed by a statement on prerequisites, if any, explaining the requirements for admission to the course. Courses appropriate for general education are identified by (Gen. Ed. Goal) following the title.

Course Prerequisites. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of and have met prerequisites prior to attempting any course. Course prerequisites may be found in the College Catalog as part of the course description.