Interdisciplinary Studies (Discover Degree) - Health Communication and Ethics, BA

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In addition to the program requirements listed below, there are additional college-wide graduation requirements for all students. Click here to view First Year Foundations, Cultural Exploration, and Rhetorica requirements.

General Education Core (43 hours)

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Specific General Education Requirement for this Major

BIOL 1107 - Introductory Biology I 4 hours
BIOL 1108 - Introductory Biology II 4 hours
COMM 1000 - Introduction to Human Communication 3 hours

Courses Related to Program of Study (51-52 hours)

At least 21 hours must be from upper division courses.

Introductory Course (3 hours)

DISC 2000 - Foundations of Interdisciplinary Studies 3 hours

Biology Courses (15-16 hours)

Choose four of the following (including three 4 hour courses):

BIOL 1121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 hours
BIOL 1122 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 hours
BIOL 3101 - Genetics 4 hours
BIOL 3501 - Microbiology 4 hours
BIOL 3808 - Developmental Biology (Z) 4 hours
BIOL 4501 - Immunology 3 hours
BIOL 4550 - Principles of Pharmacology 3 hours
BIOL 4701 - Animal Physiology (Z) 4 hours
BIOL 4901 - Parasitology (Z) (E) 4 hours

Ethics and Public Policy Courses (15 hours)

Choose five of the following

BUSP 3010 - Ethics in Business and Public Policy 3 hours
BUSP 3100 - Principles of Management 3 hours
BUSP 3200 - Introduction to Public Policy 3 hours
MNGT 3020 - Organizational Behavior 3 hours
PHIL 1200 - Ethics and Authenticity I 3 hours
PHIL 1300 - Critical Thinking I 3 hours

Communication & Health Courses (15 hours)

COMM 1050 - Introduction to Media Communication 3 hours
COMM 2050 - Communication Theory SW 3 hours
COMM 3500 - Health Communication I(H) 3 hours
Choose two upper-level COMM (H)

Capstone (3 hours)

DISC 4990 - Capstone SW 3 hours

Interdisciplinary Exploration (I) Courses

Prior to graduation, students complete at least one course that explores specific topics, ideas, or problems by integrating two or more distinct disciplinary perspectives. These courses have an I designation following the course title. Interdisicplinary exploration courses may include those used to fulfill other core or degree requirements.

General Electives (25-26 hours)

A maximum of two PALS (Physically Active Life Skills) courses may be used as general electives.