Course variations

Course summary

This program is designed for those who need or desire a flexible degree program. Within the limits specified for the degree, students, with their advisors, may design programs to suit their personal needs and educational objectives. This program requires 64 credit hours of course work. Students who have previously earned 64 hours of credit with a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or above in all higher education course work completed at Western Kentucky University and have met all other requirements for the degree, may apply as candidates for the Associate of Interdisciplinary Studies Degree. If, upon evaluation of their transcripts, such students meet all the requirements for the degree, the degree will be awarded at the next graduation ceremony.

Program modules

General Education Requirements: (30 hours): Choose from the courses listed below in each category. Category A Organization and Communication of Ideas (6 hours): English 100C - Intro to College Writing (required); Communication 145C or 161C Fundamentals of Public Speaking or Business and Professional Speaking. Or Foreign Language-any level. Category B Humanities (6 hours): English 200C - Introduction to Literature (required); Category B Elective. Category C Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours): History 119C or 120C - World Civilization (required); Category C Elective. Category D Mathematics and Natural Sciences (6 hours): Math 109C or Math 116C (required); Category D-1 Elective. Category E World Culture (3 hours): Category E Elective. Category F Health and Wellness (2-3 hours**): Category F Elective. **Students taking 2 hours in this category must take another class in any other general education category for a total of 30 hours. Areas of Emphasis - (27 hours): Two areas of emphasis are required, with at least 9 hours in each area. The following are approved areas of emphasis: Arts; Humanities; Behavioral Science; Science; Social Science; Social-Behavioral Science; Business; Education; Technology; Health. Electives: (7 hours): 7 hours of any college level course.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants should be a high school graduates. Minimum Grade Average: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or Minimum Composite ACT/Total SAT Scores: 20 composite ACT/930 Total SAT are required. The American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is required of all beginning freshmen. Test dates and a registration form may be obtained from a high school counselor or the test company. For more information contact: ACT Program, Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52243. Tel: (319) 337-1313 Final admission cannot be granted before test scores are received. Students who do not meet the University requirements will be admitted to the Bowling Green Community College. To ensure a proper foundation for university study, the following college preparatory curriculum is required as a minimum for all students: English - 4 years: I, II, III, IV; Math - 3 years: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II or Integrated Math I, II, and III; Social Studies - 3 years: Chosen from U.S. History and World History Economics, Government or World Geography; Science - 3 years: Chosen from Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth/Space Science (at least one lab) Health - 1/2 year, Physical Education - 1/2 year, History and Appreciation of Visual or Performing Arts - 1/2 year. 2004 high school graduates will be required to have two years of a foreign language. A score of 525 on the TOEFL, or a 197 computer based TOEFL, is required for admission.

Qualification

Associate degree

Awarding body

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

Department name

Office of Graduate Studies and Research