Academic Programs
Academic Programs The Undergraduate Curriculum
Choose four Social Science electives (Choose from ATH, ECO, POL, PSY, SOC, SSC with no more than two of these four in the same discipline.)
Southern New Hampshire University believes that undergraduate students should receive a broad education in the liberal arts and intense practice in oral and written communication in order to succeed.
Global Markers: Every student must collect two (2) global markers to graduate. A number of courses which meet other requirements are also classified as global and carry the global marker (G). These markers must be taken at SNHU.
Recognizing that successful leaders must be able to view problems from a variety of perspectives, the university mandates that all students complete courses in writing, the fine arts, the social sciences, mathematics, science and public speaking. First-year students must take SNHU 101: First Year Seminar: Scholarship for Success. Students who wish to further augment their learning may choose to take more advanced general education courses as free electives.
Total Credits: 48
Some students may be required to take ENG 101 Fundamentals of Writing and MAT 050 Fundamentals of Algebra in addition to the 48 credits listed below. All students who must begin the English sequence with ENG 101 should speak with their advisors about how the course will fit into their academic program schedules. The B.A./B.S. Core Skill Courses (Courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated) ENG 120 College Composition I ENG 121 College Composition II MAT 130 Applied Finite Mathematics MAT Mathematics Elective (Based on School) COM 212 Public Speaking IT 100 Introduction to Information Technology (EDU 235 is used by the School of Education to satisfy the IT 100 competencies in the BA/BS core for all education students enrolled in a certification program.) SNHU
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First Year Seminar: Scholarship for Success
or One free elective for all Online and On Location students and transfer students bringing in 15 or more credits. Knowledge Courses Select one of each of the following: FAS HIS LIT PHL SCI
Fine Arts Elective (Choose from FAS 201, 202, 223, 340, 370) History Elective (Choose from HIS 109, 110, 113, 114) Literature Elective (Choose from any 200 level LIT course) Philosophy Elective (Choose from PHL 210, 212, 214, 230) Science elective
Student Choice: Schools and programs may not designate which courses students should take to fulfill core requirements, with two exceptions. The second Mathematics course, and two of the four Social and Behavioral Science courses, can be set by the School (Business, Education or Liberal Arts) or if not dictated by the School can be set by a specific program within the School.
School Cores Most schools have a set of courses that students in that school are required to take. Students majoring in education receive Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees. Students who complete their programs of study with the business or hospitality cores receive Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees. Those who complete their programs with the liberal arts core receive Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees. English and social studies teacher education majors receive B.A. degrees. Bachelor of Applied Science degrees (B.A.S.) are not subject to the B.A./B.S. core requirements.
Major Courses Each university program requires that students select a specific related major and take courses worth up to 33 credits in that major. The record of the university alumni’s success in specialized areas results in major course offerings that provide students the knowledge and skills to enter focused careers upon graduation. Some of the major credits may be designated for a cooperative education experience. The credit-bearing cooperative education program allows students to apply the theories and practice the skills learned in the classroom in an actual work experience.
Allied Courses and Free Electives Bachelor’s degree students will have an opportunity to select free electives that they and their advisors believe best meet their individual needs. Some students may select courses that comprise a minor area of studies, while others may use some of their elective credits for cooperative education experiences. Still others may opt to take additional advanced courses in areas of business or the liberal arts. Some majors require that students take allied courses outside of their major areas to provide them with a stronger foundation for their chosen careers.
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