2008-2009 Approved Essential Studies Courses
Special Emphasis
I. Special Emphasis Areas 12 sem. credits min.
Students must complete at least 3 credit hours designated in each of the following special emphasis areas.
- Advanced Communication - any course designated as A
- Quantitative Reasoning - any course designated as Q
- United States Diversity - any course designated as U
Students may choose courses that meet both a Special Emphasis and a Breadth of Knowledge or major requirement at the same time.
Courses approved for Special Emphasis credit only. (click here for a listing below)
Breadth of Knowledge
II. Communication 9 sem. credits min.
(must take Engl. 110; Engl. 120 or Engl. 125; and 3 credits of oral communication)
III. Social Sciences 9 sem. credits min.
(must be taken in a minimum of 2 departments)
IV. Fine Arts and Humanities 9 sem. credits min.
(must be taken in a minimum of 2 depts. and take a minimum of 3 credits in Fine Arts and 3 credits in Humanities)
V. Mathematics, Science and Technology 9 sem. credits min.
(must be taken in a minimum of 2 depts. and must include a 4-hour science course w/a lab)
Capstone
VI. Capstone (C) 3 sem. credits min.
Approved Capstone courses are taken in the senior year of a student undergraduate program. All students-including transfers-are required to take an Essential Studies upper division Capstone course (carrying the "C" designation).
The Total Number of Essential studies sem. credits must equal at least 39.
If you are a transfer student who has completed the general education requirements at a NDUS, MnSCU, or Washington State Institution, you will only need to complete the Essential Studies capstone requirement at UND. You will have met all of the other UND Essential Studies requirements. If you are a transfer student from any other institution you are required to meet all of the Essential Studies requirements listed above. Please go to the transfer student information website to view articulation agreements for transfer work. (click here)
II. Communication 9 sem. credits min.
Choose one course from each of the three areas:
| (1) | Engl 110 | College Composition I (ND:ENGL) | (3) |
| (2) | Engl 120 | College Composition II (ND:ENGL) | (3) |
| Engl 125 | Technical and Business Writing (ND:ENGL) | (3) | |
| (3) | Oral Communication Courses | ||
| Comm 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking (ND:SPCH) | (3) | |
| EE 481 | Senior Design II | (3) | |
| GeoE 484 | Geological Engineering Design | (1) | |
| GeoE 485 | Geological Engineering Design | (1) |
III. Social Sciences 9 sem. hours min. (must be taken in a minimum of 2 departments)
| Anthropology | ||||
| G | Anth 100 | Introduction to Anthropology | (3) | |
| G | Anth 171 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (ND:SS) | (3) | |
| G | Anth 172 | Introduction to Archaeology (ND:SS) | (3) | |
| G | Anth 200 | World Prehistory | (3) | |
| G | Anth 371 | Cultural Dynamics | (3) | |
| G | Anth 377 | North American Archaeology | (3) | |
| G | Anth 379 | Culture Area Studies (ND:SS) | (3) | |
Business Administration |
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| BAdm 101 | Introduction to Business | (3) | ||
Chemical Engineering |
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| ChE 340 | The Role of Engineers and Applied Scientists in A Global Society | (3) | ||
Communication |
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| U | Comm 102 | Communication and the Human Community | (3) | |
| Comm 103 | Information, Technology and Social Change | (3) | ||
| Comm 300 | Communication and Society | (3) | ||
Criminal Justice Studies |
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| CJ 201 | Introduction to Criminal Justice (ND:SS) | (3) | ||
Economics |
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| Q | Econ 201 | Principles of Microeconomics (ND:SS) | (3) | |
| Q | Econ 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics (ND:SS) | (3) | |
Geography |
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| G | Geog 151 | Human Geography (ND:SS) | (3) | |
| G | Geog 161 | World Regional Geography (ND:SS) | (3) | |
| U | Geog 262 | Geography of North America I (ND:SS) | (3) | |
History |
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| Hist 101 | Western Civilization I (ND:Hist) | (3) | ||
| Hist 102 | Western Civilization II (ND:Hist) | (3) | ||
| Hist 103 | United States to 1877 (ND:Hist) | (3) | ||
| Hist 104 | United States since 1877 (ND:Hist) | (3) | ||
| U | Hist 220 | History of North Dakota (ND:Hist) | (3) | |
| Hist 240 | The Historian's Craft | (3) | ||
| Hist 269 | World War II | (3) | ||
| Hist 335 | Nuclear Weapons and the Modern Age | (3) | ||
| Hist 339 | The United States and Vietnam, 1945-75 | (3) | ||
Honors |
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| Hon 102 | Inquiry in the Social Sciences | (3) | ||
| Hon 292 | Colloquium in the Social Sciences | (2-4) | ||
| Hon 392 | Advanced Colloquium in the Social Sciences | (2-4) | ||
Humanities |
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| U | Hum 224 | Integrated Social Science Inquiry | (2-4) | |
| G | Hum 225 | Advanced Integrated Social Science | (2-4) | |
Indian Studies |
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| U | IS 121 | Introduction to Indian Studies | (3) | |
| U | IS 171 | Hollywood Indians | (3) | |
| U | IS 201 | History of the Sioux | (3) | |
| U | IS 203 | History of the Chippewa | (3) | |
| U | IS 207 | History of The Three Affiliated Tribes | (3) | |
| U | IS 212 | Trade in Native North America | (3) | |
| U | IS 330 | Contemporary Plains Indian Culture (ND:SS) | (3) | |
| U | IS 350 | Native American Languages | (3) | |
| U | IS 370 | North American Indians | (3) | |
| U | IS 371 | Reservation Government and Politics | (3) | |
| U | IS 380 | Indians in the 21st Century | (3) | |
| G | IS 385 | American Indian Economic Development | (3) | |
Interdisciplinary Studies |
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| IDS 495 | Service and Citizenship | (3) | ||
Mechanical Engineering |
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| ME 370 | Engineering Disasters and Ethics | (3) | ||
Music |
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| Musc 180 | Introduction to Music Therapy | (3) | ||
Nursing |
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| U | Nurs 490 | Transcultural Health Care Theories, Research and Practice | (3) | |
Nutrition and Dietetics |
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| G | N&D 335 | World Food Patterns | (3) | |
Political Science |
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| Pols 115 | American Government I (ND:SS) | (3) | ||
| Pols 116 | State and Local Government (ND:SS) | (3) | ||
| G | Pols 220 | International Politics (ND:SS) | (3) | |
| Pols 225 | Comparative Politics (ND:SS) | (3) | ||
| Pols 250 | Politics of Public Administration (ND:SS) | (3) | ||
| U | Pols 318 | American Political Thought | (3) | |
Psychology |
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| Psyc 111 | Introduction to Psychology (ND:SS) | (3) | ||
| Psyc 250 | Developmental Psychology (ND:SS) | (4) | ||
| Psyc 270 | Abnormal Psychology (ND:SS) | (3) | ||
| Psyc 360 | Introduction to Personality (ND:SS) | (3) | ||
| U | Psyc 361 | Social Psychology (ND:SS) | (3) | |
Recreation and Leisure |
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| RLS 201 | Recreation and Society | (3) | ||
| RLS 360 | Inclusion in Recreation Settings | (3) | ||
Rehabilitation Services |
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| U | RHS 250 | Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation | (3) | |
Sociology |
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| Soc 110 | Introduction to Sociology (ND:SS) | (3) | ||
| Soc 115 | Social Problems (ND:SS) | (3) | ||
| U | Soc 250 | Diversity in American Society (ND:SS) | (3) | |
| Soc 253 | Juvenile Delinquency (ND:SS) | (3) | ||
| Soc 340 | Sociology of Gender and Sex Roles (ND:SS) | (3) | ||
| Soc 361 | Social Psychology (ND:SS) | (4) | ||
| Space Studies | ||||
| SpSt 300 | The Case for Space | (3) | ||
Teaching & Learning |
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| T&L 252 | Child Development (ND:SS) | (3) | ||
| U | T&L 433 | Multicultural Education | (3) | |
Women's Studies |
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| U | WS 225 | Introduction to the Study of Women | (3) | |
IV. Arts and Humanities 9 sem. hours min. (must be taken in a minimum of 2 departments, also must include 3 cr designated as Fine Arts & 3 cr designated as Humanities)
| Fine Arts | ||||
Art |
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| Art 100 | Introduction to Sculpture (ND:FA) | (3) | ||
| Art 120 | Introduction to Drawing and Color Materials (ND:FA) | (3) | ||
| Art 122 | Two-Dimensional Design (ND:FA) | (3) | ||
| Art 124 | Three Dimensional Design | (3) | ||
| Art 130 | Drawing I (ND:FA) | (3) | ||
| Art 151 | Introduction to Ceramics | (3) | ||
| Art 230 | Drawing II (ND:FA) | (3) | ||
| Art 250 | Ceramics I (ND:FA) | (3) | ||
| Art 260 | Color Photography (ND:FA) | (3) | ||
English |
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| A | Engl 308 | Advanced Composition I | (3) | |
Humanities |
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| Hum 212 | Integrated Cultural Experience | (3) | ||
Technology |
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| IT | 322 | Fundamentals of Photography | (3) | |
Music |
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| G | Musc 100 | Introduction to the Understanding of Music | (3) | |
| Musc 153 | Individual Lessons for Non-Majors (ND:FA) | (1) | ||
| Musc 253 | Individual Lessons for Non-Majors | (1) | ||
| Musc 260 | Concert Choir (ND:FA) | (1) | ||
| Musc 261 | University Chamber Choir (ND:FA) | (1) | ||
| Musc 263 | Varsity Bards Men's Chorus (ND:FA) | (1) | ||
| Musc 264 | Women's Chorus (ND:FA) | (1) | ||
| Musc 270 | Wind Ensemble (ND:FA) | (1) | ||
| Musc 271 | University Band (ND:FA) | (1) | ||
| Musc 272 | Marching/Athletic Band (ND:FA) | (1) | ||
| Musc 273 | Instrumental Jazz Ensemble (ND:FA) | (1) | ||
| Musc 274 | Symphony Orchestra (ND:FA) | (1) | ||
| Musc 275 | University Chamber Orchestra | (1) | ||
| Musc 276 | Collegium Musicum (ND:FA) | (1-4) | ||
| Musc 277 | Chamber Music Groups (ND:FA) | (1) | ||
Theatre Arts |
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| Thea 110 | Introduction to Theatre Arts | (3) | ||
| Thea 130 | The Art & Craft of Theatre | (3) | ||
| Thea 161 | Acting I (ND:FA) | (3) | ||
| Thea 270 | Stagecraft (ND:FA) | (3) | ||
Humanities |
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Art |
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| Art 110 | Introduction to the Visual Arts (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Art 210 | History of Art I (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Art 211 | History of Art II (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
Arts & Sciences |
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| A&S 252 | Introduction to Canadian Studies | (3) | ||
English |
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| Engl 209 | Introduction to Linguistics (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Engl 225 | Introduction to Film (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Engl 227 | Introduction to Literature and Culture | (3) | ||
| U | Engl 265 | Native American Literature (ND:Hum) | (3) | |
| Engl 301 | Survey of English Literature I(ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Engl 302 | Survey of English Literature II (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Engl 303 | Survey of American Literature (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Engl 304 | Survey of American Literature (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Engl 315 | Shakespeare (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Engl 316 | Shakespeare (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Engl 357 | Women Writers and Readers (ND:Hum) | (2-4) | ||
| U | Engl 365 | Black American Writers (ND:Hum) | (3) | |
| A | Engl 408 | Advanced Composition | (3) | |
Fine Arts |
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| FA 150 | Introduction to Fine Arts (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
History |
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| Hist 101 | Western Civilization I (ND:Hist) | (3) | ||
| Hist 102 | Western Civilization II (ND:Hist) | (3) | ||
| Hist 103 | United States to 1877 (ND:Hist) | (3) | ||
| Hist 104 | United States Since 1877 (ND:Hist) | (3) | ||
| U | Hist 220 | History of North Dakota (ND:Hist) | (3) | |
| Hist 240 | The Historian's Craft | (3) | ||
| Hist 269 | World War II | (3) | ||
| Hist 335 | Women in American History to 1865 | (3) | ||
| Hist 339 | Women in American History Since 1865 | (3) | ||
Honors |
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| Hon 101 | Inquiry in the Humanities | (3) | ||
| Hon 291 | Colloquium in the Humanities | (2-4) | ||
| Hon 391 | Advanced Colloquium in the Humanities | (2-4) | ||
Humanities |
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| Hum 101 | Humanities I (ND:Hum) | (4) | ||
| Hum 102 | Humanities II (ND:Hum) | (4) | ||
| Hum 212 | Integrated Cultural Experience | (3) | ||
Indian Studies |
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| U | IS 121 | Introduction to Indian Studies | (3) | |
| U | IS 151 | White Images of Native Americans | (3) | |
| U | IS 171 | Hollywood Indians | (3) | |
| U | IS 201 | History of the Sioux | (3) | |
| U | IS 203 | History of the Chippewa | (3) | |
| U | IS 207 | History of the Three Affiliated Tribes | (3) | |
| U | IS 212 | Trade in Native North America | (3) | |
| U | IS 220 | Indians in Children's Literature | (3) | |
| U | IS 346 | American Indian Women | (3) | |
| U | IS 350 | Native American Languages | (3) | |
| A | IS 360 | Oral Traditions in American Indian Cultures | (3) | |
Languages |
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| G | Chin 101 | First Year Chinese I | (4) | |
| G | Chin 102 | First Year Chinese II | (4) | |
| Clas 101 | First Year Latin I (ND:Hum) | (4) | ||
| G | Clas 102 | First Year Latin II (ND:Hum) | (4) | |
| Clas 201 | Second Year Latin I (ND:Hum) | (4) | ||
| G | Fren 101 | First Year French I (ND:Hum) | (4) | |
| G | Fren 102 | First Year French II (ND:Hum) | (4) | |
| G | Fren 201 | Second Year French I (ND:Hum) | (4) | |
| G | Germ 101 | First Year German I (ND:Hum) | (4) | |
| G | Germ 102 | First Year German II (ND:Hum) | (4) | |
| G | Germ 201 | Second Year German I (ND:Hum) | (4) | |
| G | Germ 406 | German Literature in Translation | (3) | |
| G | Norw 101 | First Year Norwegian I (ND:Hum) | (4) | |
| G | Norw 102 | First Year Norwegian II (ND:Hum) | (4) | |
| G | Norw 201 | Second Year Norwegian I (ND:Hum) | (4) | |
| G | Russ 101 | First Year Russian I (ND:Hum) | (4) | |
| G | Russ 102 | First Year Russian II (ND:Hum) | (4) | |
| G | Russ 161 | Introduction to Russian Literature | (3) | |
| G | Russ 162 | Introduction to Russian Culture | (3) | |
| G | Russ 201 | Second Year Russian I (ND:Hum) | (4) | |
| G | Span 201 | Second Year Spanish I (ND:Hum) | (4) | |
Music |
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| Musc 101 | Fundamentals of Music (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| G | Musc 203 | Popular and Classical Music of the World (ND:Hum) | (3) | |
| A | Musc 490 | Seminar in Music | (3) | |
Philosophy |
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| Phil 101 | Introduction to Philosophy (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Phil 209 | Introduction to Ethics | (3) | ||
| Phil 220 | Introduction to Logic | (3) | ||
| G | Phil 283 | Asian Philosophy | (3) | |
| Phil 300 | Ancient Philosophy (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Phil 301 | Medieval Philosophy (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Phil 302 | Renaissance and Enlightenment (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Phil 303 | Kant and the Nineteenth Century (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Phil 304 | Twentieth Century Philosophy (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Phil 309 | American Philosophy (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Phil 335 | Philosophy of Language | (3) | ||
| Phil 370 | Ethics in Engineering and Science (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Phil 372 | Ethics in Health Care (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Phil 373 | Ethics in Business and Public Administration (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Phil 408 | Philosophy of Human Nature (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Phil 425 | Metaethics - Is Ethics Possible? | (3) | ||
| Phil 430 | Philosophy of Science and Technology (ND:Hum) | (3) | ||
| Phil 440 | Metaphysics - What is Real? | (3) | ||
| Phil 470 | Epistemology - What Can We Know and How Can We Know It? | (3) | ||
Religion |
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| G | Rels 100 | Introduction to Religious Inquiry (ND:Hum) | (3) | |
| G | Rels 101 | Religions of the West (ND:Hum) | (3) | |
| G | Rels 102 | Religions of Asia (ND:Hum) | (3) | |
| U | Rels 120 | Religion in America (ND:Hum) | (3) | |
| G | Rels 203 | World Religions (ND:Hum) | (3) | |
| G | Rels 216 | Women and Religion (ND:Hum) | (3) | |
| G | Rels 221 | Jewish Scripture/Old Testament | (3) | |
| G | Rels 231 | Christian Scripture/New Testament | (3) | |
| G | Rels 238 | Christianity in the Modern World (ND:Hum) | (3) | |
| G | Rels 247 | Introduction to Judaism (ND:Hum) | (3) | |
| G | Rels 250 | East and West in Religion (ND:Hum) | (3) | |
| G | Rels 300 | Jesus in Gospel and History | (3) | |
| G | Rels 301 | Life and Religion of Paul | (3) | |
| G | Rels 305 | Mysticism | (3) | |
| G | Rels 315 | Daoism and Confucianism | (3) | |
| G | Rels 320 | Hinduism | (3) | |
| G | Rels 321 | Prophets and Prophecy | (3) | |
| Rels 342 | Religious Ethics | (3) | ||
| Rels 345 | Death and Dying | (2) | ||
| G | Rels 380 | Buddhism | (3) | |
| U | Rels 410 | Asian Religions in the United States | (3) | |
| G | Rels 431 | Religious Violence and the Apocalyptic Mind | (3) | |
Theatre Arts |
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| Thea 250 | Readings in Dramatic Literature (ND:Hum) | (2) | ||
| Thea 330 | Contemporary Theatre | (3) | ||
V. Mathematics, Science and Technology 9 sem. hours min. (must be taken in a minimum of 2 departments and must include a 4-hour science course with a lab. Lab courses are designated with an L)
Anthropology |
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| G | Anth 170 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | (3) | |
| G | Anth 270 | Introduction to Forensic Anthropology | (3) | |
Atmospheric Sciences |
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| L | Q | AtSc 110 | Meteorology I (ND:LABSC) | (4) |
Biology |
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| L | Biol 111 & 111L | Concepts of Biology (with lab) (ND:LABSC) | (4) | |
| L | Biol 150 & 150L | General Biology I (with lab) (ND:LABSC) | (4) | |
| L | Biol 151 & 151L | General Biology II (with lab) (ND:LABSC) | (4) | |
Chemistry |
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| L | Chem 115 & 115L | Introductory Chemistry and Laboratory (ND:LABSC) | (4) | |
| L | Chem 116 & 116L | Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry and Laboratory (ND:LABSC) | (4) | |
| L | Chem 121 & 121L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory (ND:LABSC) | (4) | |
| L | Chem 122 & 122L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory (ND:LABSC) | (4) | |
Computer Science |
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| CSci 101/101T | Introduction to Computers (ND:COMPSC) | (4) | ||
| CSci 120 | Computer Programming I (ND:COMPSC) | (4) | ||
| CSci 160 | Computer Science I (ND:COMPSC) | (4) | ||
| CSci 289 | Social Implications of Computer Technology (ND:COMPSC) | (3) | ||
Economics |
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| Q | Econ 210 | Introduction to Business and Economic Statistics | (3) | |
Geography |
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| Q | Geog 121 | Global Physical Environment | (3) | |
| L | Q | Geog 121 & 121L | Global Physical Environment (with lab) (ND:LABSC) | (4) |
| Q | Geog 134 | Intro to Global Climate | (3) | |
| L | Q | Geog 134 & 134L | Intro to Global Climate (with lab) (ND:LABSC) | (4) |
Geology |
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| L | Geol 101 & 101L | Introduction to Geology (with lab) (ND:LABSC) | (4) | |
| Geol 102 | The Earth Through Time (ND:LABSC) | (3) | ||
| Geol 103 | Introduction to Environmental Issues (ND:Sci) | (3) | ||
| Geol 104 | Geology of National Parks | (3) | ||
| Geol 105 | Selected Topics: Gems and Gold | (1) | ||
| Geol 105 | Selected Topics: Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Natural Disasters | (1) | ||
| Geol 105 | Selected Topics: Fossils, Evolution, and the Road to Extinction | (1) | ||
| Geol 105 | Selected Topics: Natural Hazards | (1) | ||
| Geol 105 | Selected Topics: Surviving on Planet Earth | (3) | ||
| Geol 111 | Views of the Earth and Planets (ND:Sci) | (3) | ||
| Geol 421 | Seminar I | (1) | ||
| Geol 422 | Seminar II | (1) | ||
| Geol 494 | Senior Thesis | (1) | ||
Honors |
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| Hon 103 | Inquiry in the Sciences (ND:Sci) | (3) | ||
| Hon 293 | Colloquium in the Sciences (ND:Sci) | (2-4) | ||
| Hon 393 | Advanced Colloquium in the Sciences (ND:Sci) | (2-4) | ||
Humanities |
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| Hum 270 | Integrated Studies Life Science | (3) | ||
| L | Hum 271 & 271L | Integrated Studies General Science (with lab) | (4) | |
Indian Studies |
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| IS 311 | Health and American Indian Cultures | (3) | ||
Mathematics |
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| Q | Math 103 | College Algebra (ND:Math) | (3) | |
| Q | Math 105 | Trigonometry (ND:Math) | (2) | |
| Q | Math 115 | Introduction to Mathematical Thought | (3) | |
| Q | Math 146 | Applied Calculus I (ND:Math) | (3) | |
| Math 165 | Calculus I (ND:Math) | (4) | ||
| Math 166 | Calculus II (ND:Math) | (4) | ||
Nutrition and Dietetics |
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| Nutr 240 | Fundamentals of Nutrition | (3) | ||
Philosophy |
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| Q | Phil 350 | Symbolic Logic | (3) | |
Physics |
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| L | Q | Phys 110 & 110L | Introductory Astronomy (with lab) (ND:LABSC) | (4) |
| L | Q | Phys 130 & 130L | Natural Science -- Physics | (4) |
| Phys 140 | Physics for Poets | (3) | ||
| L | Q | Phys 150 & 150L | Physics for Aerospace Sciences | (5) |
| L | Q | Phys 161 & 161L | Introductory College Physics I (ND:LABSC) | (4) |
| L | Q | Phys 162 & 162L | Introductory College Physics II (ND:LABSC) | (4) |
| L | Q | Phys 211 & 211L | College Physics I (ND:LABSC) | (4) |
| L | Q | Phys 212 & 212L | College Physics II (ND:LABSC) | (4) |
| L | Q | Phys 251 & 251L | University Physics I (ND:LABSC) | (4) |
Psychology |
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| Q | Psyc 241 | Introduction to Statistics | (4) | |
Sociology |
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| Q | Soc 326 | Sociological Statistics | (3) | |
Space Studies |
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| SpSt 200 | Introduction to Space Studies (ND:Sci) | |||
Technology |
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| IT 300 | Technology and Society (ND:Sci) | (3) | ||
VI. Capstone 3 sem. hours min.
Approved Capstone course or course sequence is taken in the senior year of a student
undergraduate program. All students-including transfers-are required to take an Essential
Studies upper division Capstone course (carrying the "C" designation).
Major Courses Approved for Special Emphasis Only - TBA