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. To complete the minor, five (5) courses must be taken outside the student’s major department.  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:

21.243 The American Short Story

21.245 The American Novel

21.261 American Writers I

21.262 American Writers II

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

21.260      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

32.318      Religion in America

32.321      Immigrants, Ethnics, and Racial Minorities in the United States

Music

31.141      American Musics

31.151      The History and Literature of Jazz

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
(see page 211 INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSES for course description)

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MINOR

The College offers an interdisciplinary minor in Information Technology. To earn a minor in Information Technology, students must apply in writing to the Chair of the Computer Science Department.  To complete the minor, five (5) courses must be taken outside the student’s major department.  The minor requires five (5) courses as follows:

Three (3) required courses:

63.120      Introduction to Information Technology (must be taken prior to other courses in the minor)

12.208      Microcomputer Applications in Business (Economics and Business Administration majors must take an additional elective)

84.140     Introduction to the Internet, Graphics,
and Multimedia

 

Two(2) electives from the following list:

Communication Arts:

71.200     Introduction to Computer Graphic Design

71.225     Multimedia Design

71.316     Advanced Multimedia

Computer Science:

63.108 HTML, JavaScript Programming, and Web Site Development

63.152 Computer Science I Using Java

63.230 Principles of Information Technology Operations

63.252 Computer Science II Using Java

63.258 Introduction to Operating Systems using UNIX

63.265 Computer and Network Security

63.306 Introduction to Visual Basic

63.320 Windows Server and Client Management

63.330 Java Programming

Geography:

22.214 Geographic Techniques – Quantitative Methods

22.216 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Mathematics:

43.208 Biostatistics or 43.117 Introduction to Statistics

43.307 Intermediate Statistics

LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES MINOR

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 MINOR

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.  To complete the minor, five (5) courses must be taken outside the student’s major department.  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 11)

34.278 History of Furniture (Gen.Ed. Goal 5)

34.347 History of Textiles

34.223 History of Costume (Gen.Ed. Goal 5)

Choose two (2) of the following:

11.200      Art and Social Values (Gen.Ed. Goals 5, 12)

11.272      History of 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 Art Department Chair

Choose two (2) of the following:

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

NEUROSCIENCE MINOR

The College offers an interdisciplinary minor in Neuroscience.  To complete a minor in Neuroscience, five (5) courses must be taken outside the student’s major department. Students interested in a minor in Neuroscience should see the coordinator in the Biology Department or the chair of the Psychology & Philosophy Department.  Note:  Courses bearing general education credit may be used to satisfy both the minor and general education goals. Students may not take courses from their own department to use toward this minor.

Four (4) Required Courses:

23.142     Introduction to Human Biology (Goal 7, lab) or 42.101 General Psychology (Goal 9)

84.225     Biopsychology*

84.222     Bioethics (Goal 4)

42.362     Cognitive Psychology* or 23.325 Neurobiology*

Students who are neither Biology nor Psychology majors must take both 23.142 Introduction to Human Biology and 42.101 General Psychology.  No additional elective is required.

One (1) Elective Courses:

One elective from the following list:

Biology:

23.220 Animal Behavior*

23.417 Endocrinology*

Interdisciplinary/Interdepartmental:

84.420 Drug Addiction*

Psychology:

42.208 Health Psychology*

42.261 Conditioning and Animal Learning*

42.280 Sensation & Perception*

* Indicates course has a prerequisite

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

PRE-ENGINEERING

Advisor: Kristen Chon, Physics and Earth Science 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, although the Government Department offers a minor in law and politics. 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.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONS

Advisors:                Aline M. Davis, Biology Department Louise Bodack, Chemistry & Food Science  Department

Individuals interested in careers in the medical professions should have a minimum of one full year of the following course groups: college biology, introductory chemistry, organic chemistry and physics. To enroll in physics, students must have completed or be enrolled in Calculus I. Majoring in either Biology (Pre-professional) or Chemistry (with Biology minor) fulfills most or all of these course areas.

Many of the required or recommended pre-professional courses are fulfilled through appropriate selections from the General Education program at Framingham State College, including courses in English composition and literature, psychology, and sociology. However, many professional programs require additional courses in biology and biochemistry. Pre-professional students should meet with one of the pre-professional curriculum advisors no later than their sophomore year and continue to meet periodically. This contact will ensure that students complete the specific requirements for the professional programs to which they intend to submit applications, since each program and institution has varying admissions requirements. Note that particularly strong graduating grade-point averages are required for competitive applications to professional schools.

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 Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs serves as chair of undeclared students. The Assistant 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.

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. Up to two General Education Honors course requirements may be waived with an AP score of 4 or 5 for students entering the College for the fall 2003 semester forward.

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 1st of their sophomore year.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Participants in the Framingham State College Honors Program must complete a minimum of six (6) course credits bearing the honors designation, including an upper-level honors capstone course. Most 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 Council. 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 departmental honors program.

Students are eligible for honors work if they have an average quality rating of 3.00 or higher for the entire sophomore year, or for the last semester sophomore year plus the first semester junior year. The 3.00 cumulative quality rating must include a minimum of four (4) course credits 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.

GRADUATE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

The Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) at Framingham State College offers part-time graduate, undergraduate, certificate, and post baccalaureate teacher licensure programs. Most classes are offered late afternoon, evenings, and online.  DGCE also provides a variety of professional development and lifelong learning opportunities, as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and workshops to prepare for the Massachusetts Teacher Licensure Test (MTEL). Summer sessions and winter intersession are also coordinated through DGCE.  Graduate programs are described in depth in the Framingham State College Graduate Catalog.

PART-TIME UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

DGCE offers evening undergraduate programs leading to the baccalaureate degree with majors in: Business Administration, Business and Information Technology, Computer Science, Economics, English, History, Liberal Studies, Psychology, and Sociology. Westfield State College offers an undergraduate program in Criminal Justice at the Framingham State College campus.

LIBERAL STUDIES PROGRAM (BACHELOR OF ARTS)

The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program is a part-time Continuing Education program designed for adults returning to college. Courses are offered on-site and online.  Students who wish to apply for “Experiential Learning” credit must complete the portfolio process within twelve months of matriculation into the Liberal Studies Program. “Experiential Learning” credits are only applicable to the Liberal Studies degree at Framingham State College. Note: The Liberal Studies Program is a part-time program only, and is not available to students seeking the F-1 Visa or residence hall accommodations. The Liberal Studies Program may not be appropriate for students seeking teacher, dietetic, or other professional licensure. Please consult the Liberal Studies Program advisor before enrolling.

Requirements for the program include: twelve (12) General Education Goals including one laboratory science and one constitution course, ten (10) free elective course credits. A maximum of eight (8) course credits may be applied toward free electives from Experiential Learning credits. Ten (10) Concentration course credits comprised of courses from at least two, but no more than three major academic departments. A minimum of six (6) course credits must be completed at the advanced level (300-400), including a capstone directed study course. Five (5) of the six (6) advanced level courses including the capstone course must be completed at Framingham State College.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

The general education requirement is intended to provide breadth in the baccalaureate degree program to foster student learning beyond a single, narrow discipline or field. General education is designed to facilitate the increase of knowledge, an appreciation for learning in a broad context, the ability to relate new information to what one has previously learned, the capacity to judge information rather than to simply accept it, and the facility to use what one learns in a realistic and logical manner. In addition, the general education requirement is designed to help students to acquire the ability:

                   To communicate (write, speak, and listen) clearly and effectively,

                   to think critically, quantitatively, and creatively, and

                   to locate and to process information.

To fulfill the general education requirement, students must complete course credits outside the major department that meet twelve (12) broadly defined goals. Students are not allowed to substitute non-general education course for general education credit. In some majors, one general education goal is considered satisfied through completion of the major (see department sections in the catalog). In such cases, the number of general education courses is reduced to eleven (11), leaving one free elective. Each general education course is designed to cover at least one, but no more than two goals. Under each of the 12 general education goals shown below, courses are listed that fulfill the goal; if more than one goal is covered, the second is shown in parentheses.

Goal 1 (Writing) must be completed within the first year of matriculating at the College; Goal 2 (Quantitative) must be fulfilled within three semesters. In conformity with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in partial fulfillment of the mission of the State Colleges to prepare informed citizens, all students at Framingham State College must take a course meeting either general education goal eight (8) or goal ten (10) in which both the United States and Massachusetts constitutions are studied. In addition, at least one course taken under Goal 6 (Physical Science) or Goal 7 (Life Science) must be a laboratory course. Courses that include a laboratory or study of the constitutions are identified in the listing.

Note: 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.

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. Note: This goal must be completed within the student’s first year of attendance at the College.

21.110 Expository 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 for the Liberal Arts

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

61.141 Elementary Portuguese I

61.142 Elementary Portuguese 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

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 (11)

21.203 Global Perspectives in Literature (11)

21.220 Shakespeare (12)

21.232 Irish Literature

21.243 The American Short Story (12)

21.245 The American Novel (12)

21.250 Literature and Gender

21.260 American Ethnic Literature (12)

21.261 American Writers I (12)

21.262 American Writers II (12)

21.269 Women Writers

21.271 Development of the Drama

21.277 Contemporary World Literature by Women (12)

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)

41.118 Introduction to Philosophy of Science

84.222 Bioethics

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

11.160 Introduction to the World of Art

11.167 Introduction to Studio Art

11.200 Art and Social Values (12)

11.241 Ceramics

11.250 Watercolor

11.270 History of Art I (11)

11.272 History of Art II

11.273 Twentieth Century Art

11.282 American Art

11.285 The Art of Asia (11)

11.288 Latin American Art (11)

21.205 Film History & Criticism

21.207 Language of Film

31.121 Music Appreciation

31.141 American Musics

31.151 History and Literature of Jazz

31.171 World Music Cultures (11)

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 (11)

31.220 Women in Music (12)

34.223 History of Costume

34.278 History of Furniture

71.107 Effective Speaking

71.201 Oral Interpretation of Literature

71.208 Basic Photography

71.210 History of Photography

71.212 Drama Workshop

84.160 Image, Sound, and Structure: An Approach to Art and Music

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 & Quantitative Analysis (LAB)

33.131 Science - Environment & Health (LAB)

33.151 Principles of Food Science

33.161 Introduction to Food Science & Technology (LAB)

53.109 Introduction to Physical Science (LAB)

53.201 Introductory Physics (LAB)

53.211 Principles of Physics I (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

23.112 Biology of Marine Organisms

23.114 Human Perspective on Genetics

23.142 Introduction to Human Biology (LAB)

23.200 Introduction to Environmental Science

23.203 Plants and Society

34.205 Nutrition Science and Applications

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 (Constitution)

32.155 Comparative History of World Civilizations (11)

62.212 Political Theory: Age of Ideology

9.     Social and Behavioral Science: An understanding of the principles of behavioral and social sciences and/or institutions, together with a critical appreciation of how scientific knowledge has been constructed, including methods of validating the results of scientific inquiry in studying human behavior.

12.102 Principles of Microeconomics

22.101 Introduction to Human Geography

22.110 World Regional Geography (11)

22.206 Political Geography (12)

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 Introduction to Sociology (12)

52.130 Social Problems (12)

52.161 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (11)

52.172 Interpreting the Past: Archaeological Perspectives (11)

52.234 Investigating Social Forces in American Society

52.245 Race and Ethnic Relations (12)

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

12.101 Principles of Macroeconomics

22.135 Introduction to Environmental Studies

22.180 Native Americans: Geographical & Legal Perspectives

22.250 Geography of the U.S. & Canada

32.151 U.S. History to Reconstruction (Constitution)

32.152 U.S. History since Reconstruction (Constitution)

52.230 Law and Society

62.110 Introduction to American Politics (Constitution)

62.250 American Legal Systems (Constitution)

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

11.270 History of Art I (5)

11.285 The Art of Asia (5)

11.288 Latin American Art (5)

21.202 Comparative Mythology (4)

1                     Global Perspectives in Literature (4)

2                     World Regional Geography (9)

22.222 Geographic Perspectives on Globalization

22.253 Geography of Post Soviet Republics

22.254 Geography of Monsoon Asia

22.255 Geography of Subsaharan Africa

22.256 Geography of the Middle East

22.257 Geography of Latin America (12)

22.290 Non-Western Regional Geography: Field Study

31.171 World Music Cultures (5)

1                     Music, Dance, and Ritual in the Pacific (5)

2                     Comparative History of World Civilizations (8)

34.253 Cultural Dress

52.161 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (9)

52.172 Interpreting the Past: Archaeological Perspectives (9)

52.243 Unity & Diver. in Native American Cultures (12)

1                     The Languages of the World

2                     Introduction to World Politics

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

11.200 Art and Social Values (5)

21.201 Mythology & Folklore (4)

21.220 Shakespeare (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)

1                     Contemporary World Literature By Women (4)

2                     Political Geography (9)

22.225 Population, Food, and Global Development

22.252 Geography of Europe

22.257 Geography of Latin America (11)

31.220 Women in Music (5)

41.102 Introduction to Ethics: Why Be Moral? (4)

1                     Introduction to Political and Social Philosophy (4)

2                     Adolescent Psychology (9)

42.224 Social Psychology (9)

52.101 Introduction to Sociology (9)

52.130 Social Problems (9)

52.212 Sociology of the Family

52.220 Sport in Society

52.243 Unity & Diver. in Native American Cultures (11)

52.245 Race and Ethnic Relations (9)

52.248 Social Structure and the Self

52.258 Critical Approaches to Men and Masculinities

52.263 Social Stratification

62.216 Film and Politics

71.245 Cultural Aspects of Media Representation

Study of the Constitutions: All students must take one course that includes study of both

U.S. and Massachusetts constitutions, to be chosen from among the following courses that satisfy general education goal 8 or 10.

32.151 United States History to Reconstruction (10)

32.152 United States History since Reconstruction (10)

32.154 Western Civilization Since the Renaissance (8)

62.110 Introduction to American Politics (10)

62.250 American Legal Systems

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)

23.142 Introduction to Human Biology (7)

33.103 General Chemistry (6)

33.107 Principles of Chemistry (6)

33.108 Principles of Chemistry & Quantitative Analysis (6)

33.131 Science - Environment & Health (6)

33.161 Introduction to Food Science & Technology (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 writing, mathematics, and reading, which are administered prior to orientation for new students. Shown below are additional dates and times for the examinations during the 2005-2006 academic year. Contact the Center for Academic Support and Advising (CASA) for reservations.

Tuesday, September 5, 2006.................................................. 9:30 am
Thursday, September 5, 2006............................................... 1:30 pm
Wednesday, October 25, 2006.............................................. 1:30 pm
Thursday, October 26, 2006................................................. 4:30 pm
Tuesday, January 23, 2007.................................................... 1:30 pm
Wednesday, March 28, 2007..................................................1:30 pm
Thursday, March 29, 2007 ....................................................4:30 pm

 

Students may also take French and/or Spanish placement examinations. These are administered in the Center for Academic Support and Advising (CASA) on the following dates in 2005-2006 (contact CASA for reservations):

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 ...............................................10:30 am
Wednesday, September 6, 2006 ............................................ 1:30 pm
Wednesday, January 24, 2007............................................... 1:30 pm
Wednesday, March 28, 2007..................................................1:30 pm

 

PLACEMENT CODE INTERPRETATION

Writing 0 May not take a college level writing course at Framingham State College.

1 Must complete 21.100 Introduction to College Writing before enrolling in 21.110 Expository Writing.

2 May register for 21.110 Expository Writing, which meets the College’s general education writing requirement. Note: A reading code of 1 is also required to register for 21.110.

NOTE: First-Year First-Time students cannot drop 21.100 Introduction to College Writing or 21.110 Expository Writing unless a completed, including signatures, Course Add form for another section of the same course.

Reading 0 Indicates student may have difficulty with college-level reading requirements.

1 Placement test score denotes that the student has the reading skills necessary for college level work.

Mathematics 0 May not take a credit-bearing math course at Framingham State College. Student should first complete 43.095 General Mathematics or similar course at another campus.

Q Student may enroll in non-algebraic math courses: 43.110 College Math I (for Coordinate majors in Education), 43.117 Introduction to Statistics, and 43.119 Math for the Liberal Arts.

1 Student may take any 100-level math course listed above, as well as 43.123 College Algebra.

2 Student may enroll in any 100-level math course, plus 43.200 Precalculus or, after consultation with the Mathematics Department, 43.219 Calculus I.

COURSES OF STUDY

Framingham State College offers 23 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 eleven (11) of these must satisfy the general education requirements (see p. 34). 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)
Biology (23)
Chemistry and Food Science (33)

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

 

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 practicum.

600 - 699         Courses for public service undergraduate credit (not for degree programs – Exceptions may be made by Major Department Chair).

700 - 799         Courses for public service and professional development graduate credit (not for degree programs).

800 - 899         Courses for graduate program credit but taught as dual-level with the appropriate undergraduate course number assigned.

900 - 999         Courses assigned as graduate program credit only.

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.