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COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION AND FINE ARTS
 

<<dti>> Design, Technology and Innovation Program (36 Hours)
Art Education
Art Major (36 Hours)
Art Minor (18 Hours)
Art, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio (72 Hours)

     2D Studio Concentration (6 hours)
     3D Studio Concentration (6 hours)
     Photo Studio Concentration (9 hours)
     Digital Studio concentration (9 hours)

Broadcast Journalism Major (36 Hours)
Broadcast Journalism Minor (18 Hours)
Classics Minor (18 Hours)
Communication Arts Major (36 Hours)

     Speech Communication Track
     Theatre Track

Foreign Language Major (36 Hours)
     French Concentration
     Latin Concentration
     Spanish Concentration

French Minor (18 Hours)
Graphic Design Minor (18 Hours)
Journalism, Print Major (36 Hours)
Journalism, Print Minor (18 Hours)
Latin Minor (18 Hours)
Music Major (62-65 Hours)

     Choral Emphasis Track
     Instrumental Emphasis Track
     General Music Track

Music Minor (18 Hours)
Music, Choral Education
Music, Instrumental Education
Spanish Minor
Speech Communication Minor (18 Hours)
Theatre Minor (18 Hours)


The mission of the College of Communication and Fine Arts is to provide excellence in instruction in selected communication, foreign language, and fine arts disciplines along with practical experiences in journalism, mass communication, music, speech communication, classics, modern languages, theatre, visual arts and design.

The college assumes that the richest experiences of human beings arise from their abilities to analyze and interpret intelligently and imaginatively works of art and performances as well as the rhetoric and actions of past and present leaders; to communicate effectively within a variety of contexts using the multiple languages and tools of the communication and fine arts disciplines; to make intelligent decisions in an increasingly complex and diverse, media-driven society; and to work together harmoniously in groups to accomplish established goals.

The mission of the college includes the creation of a climate within and beyond its institutional boundaries that encourages responsible, ethical, and informed expression within the disciplines of which it is composed.

Troy University’s College of Communication and Fine Arts is a primary provider of cultural events benefiting the citizens of Troy, Alabama and the region. Accordingly, the college offers such fine arts events as art exhibits; symphony band, jazz band, and choral concerts; and theatrical performances (including musical and children’s theatre). In addition, the college offers a variety of symposia and workshops and an annual fine arts season subscription.

As part of ongoing planning and evaluation, the College of Communication and Fine Arts regularly evaluates student learning outcomes for each degree program.

<<dti>> DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION PROGRAM (36 HOURS)

ART 1145 (3) Foundations of Form and Space
ART 1150 (3) Foundations of Time and Space
ART 2210 (3) e-Drawing
or
ART 2201 (3) Introductory Drawing
ART 2230 (3) Color and Technology
ART 3308 (3) <<dti>> Principles of Digital Design
ART 3310 (3) <<dti>> Time/Sound
ART 3315 (3) <<dti>> Design for the Internet
ART 3324 (3) <<dti>> Paper/Screen
ART 4424 (3) <<dti>> Design Studio*
ART 4499 (3) Senior Thesis
     
Select six hours from the following history courses:
ART 2250 (3) Survey of Art History I
ART 2251 (3) Survey of Art History II
ART 3355 (3) Graphic Design History

Interdisciplinary contract offerings for <<dti>> program (24 Hours)

Select a Contractual Plan of Study from one of the following areas:
− Advertising Writing
− Business Administration
− Multi-media Design**
− Information Systems
− Journalism
− Literature/Writing
− Marketing
− Mass Communications
− Music Industry
− Photography
− Speech/Theatre
− Sports Marketing
− Technical Theatre
− Or other area (see adviser for options)

**This specialized concentration involves the designing of educational and entertainment software interfaces. This contractual plan of study requires a one-semester residency at Halmstad University, Sweden. For more information about contracts and options available, contact the Department of Art and Design.

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ART EDUCATION

NOTE: Students seeking Alabama teacher certification in art should select education as a second major. Students should consult with their advisers concerning all certification requirements. Students will need to select six hours of upper level courses from two of these concentrations (for a total of twelve hours): 2D Studio, 3D Studio, and Photo Studio or Digital Studio.

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ART MAJOR (36 HOURS)

ART 1145 (3) Foundations of Form and Space
ART 1150 (3) Foundations of Time and Space
ART 2201 (3) Introductory Drawing
or
ART 2210 (3) e-Drawing
ART 2250 (3) Survey of Art History I
ART 2251 (3) Survey of Art History II
ART 3301 (3) Life Drawing*
     
*Course may be repeated for credit.
     
Concentration (18 Hours):
     
Select twelve hours of courses from one of these concentration areas: 2D Studio, 3D Studio, or Photo Studio.
     
Select an additional six hours of art electives.

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ART MINOR (18 HOURS)

Select 18 hours from art and art history courses.

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ART, BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN STUDIO (72 HOURS)

Foundation Courses
ART 1145 (3) Foundations of Form and Space
ART 1150 (3) Foundation of Time and Space
ART 2201 (3) Introductory Drawing
ART 2250 (3) Survey of Art History I
ART 2251 (3) Survey of Art History II
ART 2230 (3) Color and Technology
     
Core Courses
ART 2202 (3) 2D Studio I
ART 2204 (3) 3D Studio I
ART 2205 (3) 3D Studio II
ART 2206 (3) 3D Studio II
ART 2228 (3) Photo Studio I
ART 3308 (3) <<dti.troy>> Principles of Digital Design
ART 3301 (3) Life Drawing
ART 3318 (3) Conceptual Drawing
ART 3350 (3) Research and Criticism
ART 3375 (3) Special Topics
ART 4435 (3) Collaborative Studio
ART 4496 (3) Internship
ART 4499 (3) Senior Thesis
     
Select an additional three hours in an upper level art history.
     
Select one of the following four concentration options:
     
• 2D Studio Concentration (6 hours)
ART 3330 (3) 2D Studio III
ART 4430 (3) 2D Studio IV
Select an additional six hours of art electives.
     
• 3D Studio Concentration (6 hours)
ART 3331 (3) 3D Studio III
ART 4431 (3) 3D Studio IV
Select an additional six hours of art electives.
     
• Photo Studio Concentration (9 hours)
ART 3328 (3) Photo Studio II
ART 4428 (3) Photo Studio III
ART 4431 (3) Photo Studio IV
Select an additional three hours of art electives.
     
• Digital Studio concentration (9 hours)
ART 3310 (3) <<dti.troy>> Time/Sound
ART 3324 (3) <<dti.troy>> Paper/Screen
ART 3315 (3) <<dti.troy>> Design for the Internet
Select an additional three hours of art electives.

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BROADCAST JOURNALISM MAJOR (36 HOURS)

Contact the Hall School of Journalism for information regarding contract programs in public relations, sports information and advertising.

Specialized general studies requirements

Area V
JRN 1100 (3) Technology in Journalism
JRN 1101 (3) Introduction to Mass Communication
JRN 1102 (3) Writing for the Mass Media
TROY 1101 (1) University Orientation
     
Requirements for the major
JRN 1103 (3) Introduction to Radio and TV
JRN 2201 (3) Reporting
JRN 2203 (3) Broadcast News Writing
JRN 3320 (3) Information Gathering
JRN 3365 (3) TV Studio Techniques and Producing
JRN 4425 (3) Media Law
JRN 4440 (3) Advanced Technologies in Journalism
JRN 4489 (5) Internship
JRN 4495 (1) Seminar
     
Select one:
JRN 4403 (3) Radio News Practicum
JRN 4413 (3) TV News Practicum
     
Select six hours from the following:
JRN 4405 (3) Radio Production Practicum
JRN 4410 (3) Advanced Radio Practicum
JRN 4415 (3) TV Production Practicum
JRN 4420 (3) Advanced TV Practicum
JRN 4430 (3) Processes and Effects

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BROADCAST JOURNALISM MINOR (18 HOURS)

JRN 1110 (3) Technologies in Journalism
     
JRN 1101 (3) Intro. to Mass Communication
or
JRN 1103 (3) Introduction to Radio and Television
     
JRN 1102 (3) Writing for Mass Media
JRN 2201 (3) Reporting
JRN 2203 (3) Broadcast News Writing
JRN 3365 (3) TV Studio Techniques and Producing

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CLASSICS MINOR (18 HOURS)

CLA 2260 (3) Classical Mythology
CLA 3311 (3) Civilization of Greece
CLA 3312 (3) Civilization of Rome
     
Note: If CLA 2260 is taken to fulfill general studies requirements, an additional course must be elected below.
     
Select nine or 12 hours of electives:
CLA 3330 (3) Classical Epic
CLA 3350 (3) Classical Drama
CLA 4400 (3) Special Topics in Classics
LAT ____ (3) Approved Latin course(s)
GRK ____ (3) Approved Greek course(s)

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COMMUNICATION ARTS MAJOR (36 HOURS)

Contact the Department of Speech and Theatre for information regarding the contract program in performance (speech/broadcast journalism.)

Tracks: Speech Communication and Theatre

• Speech Communication Track
 
Specialized general studies requirements for the speech communication track:
     
Area V:
JRN 1100 (3) Technology in Journalism
JRN 1101 (3) Introduction to Mass Communication
JRN 1102 (3) Writing for Mass Media
JRN 2201 (3) Reporting
JRN 2230 (3) Introduction to Public Relations
TROY 1101 (1) University Orientation
     
Requirements for the track:
DRA 3301 (2) Acting I
DRA 3310 (1) Communication Arts Seminar
SPH 2214 (1) Debate-Forensics Participation
SPH 2251 (2) Voice and Diction
SPH 3321 (3) Communication Theory
SPH 3330 (3) Interviewing
SPH 3341 (3) American Public Address
SPH 3342 (3) Argumentation and Debate
SPH 3345 (3) Group Discussion and Leadership
SPH 4431 (3) Interpersonal Communication
SPH 4441 (2) Oral Interpretation
SPH 4442 (3) Rhetoric
SPH 4455 (2) Senior Speech Capstone
     
Select five hours from approved courses from dramatic arts (DRA), English (ENG), journalism (JRN) and/or speech communication (SPH).
     
• Theatre Track
     
Specialized general studies requirements for the theatre track:
     
Area II
DRA 2200 (2) Introduction to Drama
ENG 2205 (3) World Literature before 1660
ENG 2206 (3) World Literature after 1660
SPH 2241 (3) Fundamentals of Speech
     
Select one:
ART 1133 (2) Visual Arts, or placement
MUS 1131 (2) Music Appreciation, or placement
     
Area V
DRA 2221 (2) Technical Theatre
DRA 2251 (2) Voice and Diction
IS 2241 (3) Computer Concepts and Apps.
JRN 2230 (3) Introduction to Public Relations
TROY 1101 (1) University Orientation
     
Required Courses (21 hours)
DRA 2245 (1) Stagecraft Lab (repeated for a total of four hours)
DRA 3301 (2) Acting I
DRA 3303 (1) Makeup Techniques
DRA 3345 (1) Advanced Stagecraft Lab*
DRA 4443 (3) Theatre History I
DRA 4444 (3) Theatre History II
DRA 4451 (3) Directing I
DRA 4455 (2) Senior Theatre Capstone
SPH 4441 (2) Oral Interpretation
     
A four-semester rotation of DRA 2245 is required of all majors with one semester in each of the four shops: scenery, lighting and sound, costume, and marketing/business.
     
A major may not register for Advanced Stagecraft Lab (DRA 3345) until four semesters of DRA 2245 have been completed. Transfer students are evaluated individually by the Department of Speech and Theatre. Those students should register for DRA 2245 and provide syllabi of requested transfer credit.
     
Following the completion of the DRA 2245 rotation, registration for DRA 3345 is encouraged of all majors every semester.
     
Elective Theatre Courses (15 hours)
     
Select one course from the following:
ART 2201 (3) Drawing I
CLA 3350 (3) Classical Drama
ENG 3315 (3) Modern Drama
ENG 4400 (3) Selected Topics in Literature and/or Professional Writing
ENG 4430 (3) Shakespeare I: The Tragedies
ENG 4431 (3) Shakespeare II: The Comedies
ENG 4432 (3) Shakespeare III: The Histories
JRN 1102 (3) Writing for Mass Media
     
Select one of the following design courses:
DRA 3331 (3) Costume Design
DRA 3321 (3) Scene Design
DRA 3344 (3) Lighting Design
     
Select the remaining nine hours from the following: (design course selected above may not be counted again)
DRA 2211 (1) Theatre for Youth*
DRA 3302 (2) Costume Techniques
DRA 3304 (2) Lighting Techniques
DRA 3313 (2) Creative Drama
DRA 3315 (1) Audition and Portfolio Techniques
DRA 3316 (2) Acting II
DRA 3321 (3) Scene Design
DRA 3331 (3) Costume Design
DRA 3344 (3) Lighting Design
DRA 3350 (2) Script Analysis
DRA 3352 (2) Sound Techniques
DRA 3354 (2) Rendering Techniques for the Theatre
DRA 4452 (2) Directing II
     
*One-hour courses that can be repeated for elective credit (DRA 2211, and DRA 3345) may only be counted once toward completion of the track.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE MAJOR (36 HOURS)

Bachelor of Arts Degree

FLN 3333 (3) Survey of World Languages
     
Select one concentration:
     
French Concentration
FRN 1101 (3) Introductory French I
FRN 1102 (3) Introductory French II
FRN 2201 (3) Intermediate French I
FRN 2202 (3) Intermediate French II
FRN 3301 (3) Advanced French I
FRN 3302 (3) Advanced French II
FRN 3303 (3) French Culture and Civilization
FRN 3310 (3) French Culture on Location I
FRN 3311 (3) French Culture on Location II
FRN 4401 (3) French Literature I
FRN 4402 (3) French Literature II
     
Latin Concentration
LAT 1131 (3) Introductory Latin I
LAT 1132 (3) Introductory Latin II
LAT 2231 (3) Intermediate Latin I
LAT 2232 (3) Intermediate Latin II
LAT 3331 (3) Readings in Latin Literature*
*repeat twice for a total of 9 hours
     
Select 12 hours from the following:
CLA 3311 (3) Civilization of Greece
CLA 3312 (3) Civilization of Rome
CLA 3330 (3) Classical Epic
CLA 3350 (3) Classical Drama
CLA 4400 (3) Selected Topics in Classics
     
Spanish Concentration
SPN 1141 (3) Introductory Spanish I
SPN 1142 (3) Introductory Spanish II
SPN 2241 (3) Intermediate Spanish I
SPN 2242 (3) Intermediate Spanish II
SPN 3332 (3) Advanced Spanish I
SPN 3333 (3) Advanced Spanish II
SPN 3350 (3) Hispanic Culture on Location I
SPN 3357 (3) Hispanic Culture on Location II
SPN 4447 (3) Readings in Hispanic Literature*
*repeat once for a total of 6 hours
SPN 4450 (3) Hispanic Culture and Civilization

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FRENCH MINOR (18 HOURS)

Select 18 hours of approved courses in French.

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GRAPHIC DESIGN MINOR (18 HOURS)

ART 1145 (3) Foundations of Form and Space
ART 1150 (3) Foundations of Time and Space
ART 2230 (3) Color and Technology
ART 3308 (3) <<dti>> Principles of Digital Design
     
Select two courses from the following:
ART 3310 (3) <<dti>> Time/Sound
ART 3315 (3) <<dti>> Design for the Internet
ART 3324 (3) <<dti>> Paper/Screen
ART 4424 (3) <<dti>> Design Studio

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JOURNALISM, PRINT MAJOR (36 HOURS)

Contact the Hall School of Journalism for information regarding contract programs in public relations, sports information and advertising.

Specialized general studies requirements
 
Area V
JRN 1100 (3) Technology in Journalism
JRN 1101 (3) Introduction to Mass Comm.
JRN 1102 (3) Writing for the Mass Media
TROY 1101 (1) University Orientation
     
Requirements for the major
JRN 2201 (3) Reporting
JRN 2211 (3) Editing
JRN 3312 (3) Advanced Editing
JRN 3315 (3) Advanced Reporting
JRN 3320 (3) Information Gathering
JRN 4425 (3) Media Law
JRN 4440 (3) Advanced Technologies in Journalism
JRN 4489 (5) Internship
JRN 4495 (1) Seminar
     
Select an additional nine hours from the following:
JRN 3300 (3) News Photography
JRN 3302 (3) Feature and Magazine Writing
JRN 3322 (3) Advertising Copywriting
JRN 4401 (3) Community Media Management
JRN 4421 (3) Editorial Page
JRN 4427 (3) Sports Reporting
JRN 4430 (3) Processes and Effects of Mass Communication

NOTE: Journalism majors must demonstrate a proficiency in the use of a camera of the degree of complexity common in newspaper use. Print journalism students who do not have this proficiency should include ART 2228 and JRN 3300 in their journalism electives.

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JOURNALISM, PRINT MINOR (18 HOURS)

JRN 1100 (3) Technology in Journalism
JRN 1101 (3) Intro. to Mass Communication
JRN 1102 (3) Writing for Mass Media
JRN 2201 (3) Reporting
JRN 2211 (3) Beginning Editing
     
Select three hours of journalism electives.

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LATIN MINOR (18 HOURS)

Select 18 hours of approved courses in Latin.

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MUSIC MAJOR (62-65 HOURS)

Specialized general studies requirements

See the general studies section of this catalog for more information.
     
Area II
Select the following course in lieu of MUS 1131:
MUS 3301 (2) Music History I
     
Area V
Select the following course in lieu of IS 2241:
MUS 3305 (3) Music Technologies
     
Music core courses (36 hours)
MUS 1102 (3) Theory I
MUS 1103 (3) Theory II
MUS 1105 (1) Class Piano I
MUS 1106 (1) Class Piano II
MUS 1107 (1) Aural Skills I
MUS 1108 (1) Aural Skills II
MUS 2202 (3) Theory III
MUS 2203 (3) Theory IV
MUS 2207 (1) Aural Skills III
MUS 22xx/44xx (6) Private Instruction
MUS 3302 (2) Music History
MUS 3303 (2) Music History
MUS 3306 (3) Conducting
MUS 4461 (2) Orchestration and Arranging
     
Take one of the following four times for four credit hours:
MUS 1181 (1) Band
or
MUS 1183 (1) Collegiate Singers
     
• Choral Emphasis Track
Students seeking Alabama teacher certification in choral music should select the music core and the choral emphasis track, in addition to selecting education as a second major. Students should consult with their advisers concerning all certification requirements.
     
MUS 1183 (1) Collegiate Singers
Repeat twice for three credits
MUS 2214 (1) Private Piano
or
MUS 2216 (1) Private Voice
MUS 3351 (1) Class Brass
MUS 3352 (1) Class Wood Winds
MUS 3353 (1) Class Percussion
MUS 3354 (1) Class Strings
MUS 3382 (3) Choral Techniques
MUS 4471 (3) Music for ECE and Elementary School
MUS 4499 (1) Senior Recital
     
Select two courses:
MUS 1182 (1) Choir
MUS 1191 (1) Musical Theatre
MUS 1192 (1) Madrigal Singers
MUS 3385 (1) Symphony Band
MUS 3386 (1) Jazz Ensemble
     
• Instrumental Emphasis Track
Students seeking Alabama teacher certification in instrumental music should select the music core and the choral emphasis track, in addition to selecting education as a second major. Students should consult with their advisers concerning all certification requirements.
     
MUS 1181 (1) Band
Repeat twice for three credits
MUS 3351 (1) Class Brass
MUS 3352 (1) Class Woodwinds
MUS 3353 (1) Class Percussion
MUS 3354 (1) Class Strings
MUS 3356 (1) Class Voice
MUS 3384 (3) Band Techniques
MUS 4471 (3) Music for ECE and Elementary School
MUS 4499 (1) Senior Recital
     
Select two:
MUS 1191 (1) Musical Theatre
MUS 1182 (1) Choir
MUS 1192 (1) Madrigal Singers
MUS 3385 (1) Symphony Band
MUS 3386 (1) Jazz Ensemble
     
• General Music Track
Select 26 hours from the following with the approval of the adviser:
     
MUI 3310 (3) Audio Principles and Techniques
MUI 3315 (2) Song Writing
MUI 3320 (2) Grant Writing and Funding for the Musical Arts
MUI 4410 (2) Arts Management and Concert Production
MUI 4420 (2) Film Scoring
MUI 4460 (3) Senior Practicum
MUI 4480 (1) Seminar in Music Industry
MUI 4499 (9) Internship
MUS 2230 (3) Survey Music Industry
MUS 3300 (2) History of Jazz
MUS 4400 (1-3) Selected Topics
MUS 4451 (3) Lit/Tech of Musical Theatre
MUS 4452 (3) Opera Literature
MUS 4455 (3) Survey of Broadway Music
MUS 4470 (2) Instrument Repair
MUS 4491/92 (1-3) Guided Independent Research
MUS 4493/94 (1-3) Guided Independent Study
     
NOTE: Studies in business are recommended to fulfill the requirements for the minor.

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MUSIC MINOR (18 HOURS)

MUS 1102 (3) Theory I
MUS 1103 (3) Theory II
MUS 1107 (1) Aural Skills I
MUS 1108 (1) Aural Skills II
     
Select three hours from Private Instruction 1110-1128.
     
Select seven hours from the following courses:
MUS 1105 (1) Class Piano I
MUS 1106 (1) Class Piano II
MUS 2202 (3) Theory III
MUS 2203 (3) Theory IV
MUS 2207 (1) Aural Skills III
MUS 3301 (2) Music History I
MUS 3302 (2) Music History II
MUS 3303 (2) Music History III
MUS 3306 (3) Conducting
     
NOTE: Two hours of the above selection may be from the following ensemble courses: MUS 1181, 1182, 1183, 1191, 1192, 3385, 3386.

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MUSIC, CHORAL EDUCATION

See Choral Emphasis Track under the Music Major.

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MUSIC, INSTRUMENTAL EDUCATION

See Instrumental Emphasis Track under the Music Major.

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SPANISH MINOR

Select 18 hours of approved courses in Spanish.

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SPEECH COMMUNICATION MINOR (18 HOURS)

Select 18 hours of adviser-approved speech courses. SPH 2241 or 2243 may not be counted toward the minor.

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THEATRE MINOR (18 HOURS)

DRA 2221 (2) Technical Theatre
DRA 2245 (1) Stagecraft Lab (repeat for a total of four hours)
DRA 3301 (2) Acting I
SPH 4441 (2) Oral Interpretation

NOTE: A four-semester rotation of DRA 2245 is required of all minors with one semester in each of the four shops: scenery, lighting and sound, costume, marketing/business.

Select eight hours from approved speech communication or dramatic arts courses.

Select an additional 12-15 hours of free electives.

*Course may be repeated for credit.

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