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Applied Mathematics

Choose three of the following: *13.5
A Survey of College Mathematics
Fundamentals of Algebra
Precalculus
Calculus I
Calculus II
Quantitative Analysis I
Quantitative Analysis II
Statistics
Special Topics in Mathematics
Statistics II
Calculus III
Ordinary Differential Equations
Discrete Mathematics
Total Credits13.5


 

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Only one may be a required course in your major.

 NOTE: Students majoring in Electronics Engineering are not eligible for this concentration.

Arts

Choose three of the following:13.5
Introduction to Film
Introduction to Art
Music Appreciation
Global Influences on Fashion History
Total Credits13.5

Biological Science

Choose three of the following:13.5-15.75
Introduction to Botany
Exercise Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology
Marine Biology
Introduction to General and Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Food Microbiology
   and Food Microbiology Lab
Total Credits13.5-15.75

Career Writing

ENG2010Technical Writing4.5
or ENG2030 Introduction to Newswriting
Choose two of the following:9
Public Relations Concepts
Desktop Publishing
Technical Writing
Technical Editing
Report and Proposal Writing
Instruction and Manual Writing
Advanced Business Communication
Introduction to Food Writing
Introduction to Travel Writing
Total Credits13.5

Economics

Choose three of the following:13.5
Economic Geography
Managerial Economics
Contemporary Economic Issues
International Finance
Total Credits13.5

Environmental Science

SCI3010Environmental Science4.5
SCI3030Introduction to Ecology4.5
Choose one of the following:4.5-6.75
General Chemistry
   and General Chemistry Lab
Marine Biology
Sustainability Policy and Planning
Food Sustainability
The Business of Sustainability
Ecotourism
Total Credits13.5-15.75

Global Perspectives

Choose three of the following:13.5
Conversational French III
French II Honors
Conversational German III
International Business
Foreign Area Studies
International Culture and Protocol
International Hospitality Management
African-American Literature
Multi-Ethnic Literature
Comparative Study of World Religions: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Culture and Food
Conversational Spanish III
Spanish II Honors
International Policies of Tourism
Total Credits13.5


Note: A special feature of this concentration is the possibility for students to fulfill some course requirements overseas during the summer.  Summer campuses will change yearly, as will course offerings.  The international component provides students the opportunity to use what they've learned and add yet another impressive component to their resumes.  International Business majors are not eligible for the Global Perspectives concentration.

History

Choose three of the following:13.5
World History to 1500
World History Since 1500
U. S. History from Colonial Times to 1876
U. S. History Since 1877 (to the Present)
Modern History
A Multicultural History of America
Contemporary American History: The United States in a Global Age
American Government
Total Credits13.5

Interdisciplinary Studies

Choose three of the following:13.5
20th Century Literature: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Visual Literacy and the Sociology of Perception
Leadership Through Film and Literature
Food In Film And Literature
Comparative Study of World Religions: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Science and Civilization: Progress and Problems
Culture and Food
Total Credits13.5


 

Leadership Studies

LEAD2001Foundations of Leadership Studies4.5
or LEAD2901 Honors Foundations of Leadership Studies
Choose two of the following:9
Supervision for Food Service Professionals *
R. I. State Externship Program
Special Topics in Leadership
Honors Inter-Campus Course in Philanthropy I
Honors Intercampus Course in Philanthropy II
Leadership Through Film and Literature
Creative Leadership
Ethics of Business Leadership
Leadership in Recreation/Leisure Settings
Community Leadership: An Applied Sociology
Total Credits13.5


 

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FSM3035 Supervision for Food Service Professionals is only available to bachelor's degree candidates within the College of Culinary Arts.

Legal Issues

This concentration is designed to enrich the legal understanding of students for whom law will not be the primary activity or profession.  Students hoping to apply to law school are strongly urged to avoid this concentration, and instead select a concentration in Applied Mathematics, History, Literature, Physical Science and/or Political Science.

Choose three of the following:13.5
Cyber Crimes
The Legal Environment of Business II
Business Law for Accountants *
Criminal Procedure
Criminal Law
International Business Law
Employment Law
Cyberlaw
Evidence
Sports, Entertainment and Event Management Law
The Law of Contracts and Sales *
Total Credits13.5


 

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Students may not take both LAW3010 Business Law for Accountants and LAW4020 The Law of Contracts and Sales to complete this concentration, nor may a student who has taken LAW3010 Business Law for Accountants to fulfill a major requirement take LAW4020 The Law of Contracts and Sales to fulfill this concentration.

Note: Criminal Justice majors are not eligible for the Legal Issues Concentration.

Literature

Choose three of the following:13.5
An Introduction to Literary Genres
African-American Literature
American Literature I
American Literature II
Studies In Drama
Food In Film And Literature
Studies In The Short Story
Studies In Poetry
Sports in Film and Literature
Contemporary Approaches to Classical and World Mythology
Science Fiction
Multi-Ethnic Literature
Shakespeare
Total Credits13.5

Physical Science

SCI1011
  & SCI1041
General Physics I
   and General Physics I Laboratory
6
SCI1012
  & SCI1042
General Physics II
   and General Physics II Laboratory
6
SCI1021
  & SCI1022
General Chemistry
   and General Chemistry Lab
6.75
Total Credits18.75

Political Science

PSCI3001Introduction to Political Science *4.5
Choose two of the following:9
American Government
R. I. State Externship Program
Contemporary Political Ideologies
Introduction to World Politics
Total Credits13.5


 

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It is strongly recommended that PSCI3001 Introduction to Political Science be taken first.

Psychology

PSYC2001Introductory Psychology4.5
or PSYC2901 Honors Introductory Psychology
Choose two of the following:9
Abnormal Psychology
Personality
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Psychological Issues of Addiction and Compulsive Behavior
Social Psychology
Total Credits13.5

Sociology

SOC2001Sociology I4.5
or SOC2901 Honors Sociology I
Choose two of the following:9
Visual Literacy and the Sociology of Perception
Visual Literacy and the Sociology of Perception
Sociology II
Sociology of Digital Environments
Culture and Food
Cultural Tapestry: Perspectives in Diversity
Sociology of Aging
Community Leadership: An Applied Sociology
Cultures of Africa
Deviant Behavior
Social Issues in Contemporary America
Total Credits13.5

World Languages

Complete three language courses (13.5 credits) in one of these options.*

Credits
Option 1
Complete three levels of a single language.
Example (or SPAN or GER):
Conversational French I
Conversational French II
Conversational French III
Option 2
Complete two levels of one language and one level of a second language.
Example:
Conversational French I
   and Conversational French II (or 1002 and 1003 depending and placement)
Conversational Spanish I (or 1002/1003 per placement)


 

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Students with previous foreign language study must take the placement exam to determine placement at the appropriate level.

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