School of American and International Studies
Liberal Studies (Contract Major)
Recommended Four-Year Plan (Fall 2010)
A contract major is a personalized individual course of study. While there are delineated requirements of number and level of
coursework, each program will be unique to the student’s particular interests. Students must consult with a faculty advisor to
determine the required courses. Further information is available in the online catalog major description.
NOTE: This recommended Four-Year Plan is applicable to students admitted into the major during the 2010-2011 academic year.
First Year
Fall Semester
GenEd/School Core: AIID 101-First Year
Topics in Liberal Studies
GenEd: ENGL 180-College English
GenEd: Mathematics
School Core: Language I*
Total:
HRS
4

Spring Semester
GenEd: History
GenEd: AIID 201-Readings in Humanities
School Core: Language II*
GenEd: SOSC 101-Social Issues
4
4
4
16
Total:
HRS
4

4
4
4
16
Second Year
Fall Semester
Major: Level 100 Course
GenEd: Topics Social Science
School Core: Language III*
Elective
Total:
HRS
4
4
4
4
16

Spring Semester
Major: Level 200 Course
GenEd: Intercultural North America
GenEd: Science w/ Experiential
Elective
Total:
HRS
4
4
4
4
16

HRS
4
4
4
4
16

HRS
4
4
4
4
16

Third Year
Fall Semester
Major: Level 300 Course
Major: Level 200 Course
GenEd: International Issues**
Major: Level 200 Course
Total:
HRS
4
4
4
4
16

Spring Semester
Major: Level 300 Course
Major: Level 300 Course
Major: Level 200 Course
Elective
Total:
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Major: Level 300 Course
Major: Experiential Course
Major: 400 Level Course
Elective
Total:
HRS
4
4
4
4
16

Spring Semester
Major: Independent Research Course
Elective
Elective
Elective
Total:
Total Credits Required: 128 credits
*If needed
**GenEd International Issues may be met by International Level Language requirement
If a student has 8 or more elective courses, the student should consider a: minor, double major or Teacher Education
Certification program.