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Office of the Dean
N/E 101
Telephone (920) 424-1222
The College of Letters and Science is the liberal arts college at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. It is the largest and most varied academic unit in the University with more than 325 faculty offering courses in 36 different majors as well as in general education.
The philosophy of the College is that a liberal arts education transcends preparation for specific careers. A liberal arts education prepares students to be responsible citizens who understand and contribute to the changing world in which they live. It exposes students to a broad spectrum of knowledge about the human experience and the natural world, from contemporary science to literature, music and art. It enhances the skills of communication and critical thinking. It challenges students to appreciate their cultural heritage, to be sensitive to diverse traditions and opinions and to value truth. It encourages students to develop a lifelong commitment to inquiry. In sum, a liberal arts education develops the whole person who values knowledge for its own sake as well as for the achievement of narrower objectives.
The general education program of the University offered within the College consists of courses designed to provide the knowledge, insights, and skills common to all educated persons. These courses stress skills in critical thinking and communicating and introduce students to the humanities, fine and performing arts, natural sciences and social sciences. Normally, students complete the 42-unit (cr.) general education program during their first and second years.
Majors and minors offered in the College provide a broad range of choice for students. Majors are selected by students not only because they prepare students for careers, but also because they encourage students to be active, inquiring, adaptive and sensitive people throughout their lives. Students are challenged by a nationally recognized faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research and service.
In addition to their major, students also select the degree they wish to obtain. Students who select the Bachelor of Arts degree study a foreign language in addition to the general education program and the major. Students who select the Bachelor of Science degree take more courses in natural science and mathematics. Students majoring in Art, Music, or Social Work receive degrees specific to the major.
The College of Letters and Science offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Music (BM), Bachelor of Science (BS), and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). Requirements for other degrees are found in the descriptions of specific majors that follow.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)
Foreign Languages:
A minimum of 14 university-level units (crs.) of one foreign language must be completed by students without previous foreign language preparation. For students with a foreign language background, a portion of this requirement may be awarded through advanced placement. See the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for details.
Humanities:
At least 12 units (crs.) must be taken from the Humanities area. Of these units (crs.), at least one course must be taken from each of the following areas: 1) Art, Drama, Music; 2) Literature; and 3) Philosophy, Religious Studies.
Social Science:
12 credits required, including 3 credits of history, plus 9 additional credits from the Minimum University Requirement list for Social Science, with coursework coming from at least two departments/programs.
A Social Science course taken to satisfy Non-Western culture or Ethnic Studies requirements can also be counted toward the Social Science requirement.
Speech Communication:
Fundamentals of Speech Communications Communication 111 or its equivalent must be completed. (See the Department of Communication.)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS)
Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science:
One course from the following in Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science:
Each course listed has a Mathematics course as a prerequisite. Students must complete the prerequisite course with a grade of "C" or better prior to enrolling in any of the listed courses. In some cases the prerequisite can be met via the UW System Mathematics Placement Exam.
Humanities:
At least 12 units (crs.) must be taken from the Humanities area. At
least one Literature course must be taken. At least one course must be taken
from two of the following three areas; 1) Art, Drama, Music; 2) Philosophy,
Religious Studies; and 3) Foreign Language.
Social Science:
12 credits required, including 3 credits of History, plus 9 additional credits from the Minimum University Requirement list for Social Science, with coursework coming from at least two departments/programs.
A Social Science course taken to satisfy Non-Western culture or Ethnic Studies requirements can also be counted toward the Social Science requirement.
Speech Communication:
Either Fundamentals of Speech Communication, Communication 111 or its equivalent (see the Department of Communication).
Natural Science:
Four courses are required: