Arts & Sciences Concentrations
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 Credits | 13.5 | |
| * | 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 Credits | 13.5 | |
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 Credits | 13.5-15.75 | |
Career Writing
| ENG2010 | Technical Writing | 4.5 |
| 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 Credits | 13.5 | |
Economics
| Choose three of the following: | 13.5 | |
| Economic Geography | ||
| Managerial Economics | ||
| Contemporary Economic Issues | ||
| International Finance | ||
| Total Credits | 13.5 | |
Environmental Science
| SCI3010 | Environmental Science | 4.5 |
| SCI3030 | Introduction to Ecology | 4.5 |
| 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 Credits | 13.5-15.75 | |
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 Credits | 13.5 | |
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 Credits | 13.5 | |
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 Credits | 13.5 | |
Leadership Studies
| LEAD2001 | Foundations of Leadership Studies | 4.5 |
| 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 Credits | 13.5 | |
| * | 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 Credits | 13.5 | |
| * | 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 Credits | 13.5 | |
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 Credits | 18.75 | |
Political Science
| PSCI3001 | Introduction 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 Credits | 13.5 | |
| * | It is strongly recommended that PSCI3001 Introduction to Political Science be taken first. |
Psychology
| PSYC2001 | Introductory Psychology | 4.5 |
| 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 Credits | 13.5 | |
Sociology
| SOC2001 | Sociology I | 4.5 |
| or SOC2901 | Honors Sociology I | |
| Choose two of the following: | 9 | |
| Visual Literacy and the Sociology of Perception | ||
or SOC3070 | 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 Credits | 13.5 | |
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) | ||
| * | Students with previous foreign language study must take the placement exam to determine placement at the appropriate level. |
