Students with well-defined goals and interests which cut across several
disciplines are encouraged to consider a university major. This major
allows students to individualize a program of study that provides an exploration of diverse fields of
study, the challenge of independent work, and possible off-campus
experience. The major may lead either to a bachelor of arts (BA)
or a bachelor of science (BS) degree.
General Education Requirements
The 42 credit hours of general education requirements are presented in the academic information section in this catalog.
Requirements for the University Major
A university major must have a clearly defined unifying principle.
This principle must be either a special career goal (e.g., consumer
affairs) not provided in an existing major, or a special interest that
crosses disciplinary lines (e.g., American studies). The
student pursuing a university major must complete no fewer than 60
credit hours and no more than 80 credit hours in two or three
departments. A minimum of 50 percent of the credit hours in the university major must be taken at Fontbonne.
A student interested in developing a university major must:
- Present a proposal of study to the Undergraduate Academic
Committee. The proposal must include the name of the major, goals and
objectives, specific courses, off-campus experiences, practica, and/or internships.
- Submit the proposal of study prior to the completion of 64 credit hours.
- Receive approval from the Undergraduate Academic Committee which
will appoint a Program Committee. This Program Committee consists of
two or three faculty members representing the departments/disciplines from which the university major is
designed. One of these faculty members will function as the student’s
primary academic advisor.
- File the approved program of study with each member of the
Program Committee as well as with the director of interdisciplinary
studies and the registrar.
- Complete all university program and degree requirements; i.e.
general education requirements, a minimum of one course in religion, a
capstone course/experience, residency, etc.
The student will be awarded a degree upon the successful completion
of the university major and all degree requirements, and with the
recommendation of the Major Program Committee for the university.
Baccalaureate Degree Requirements
The requirements for all undergraduate degrees are listed in the academic policies and regulations section in this catalog.
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