General Arts Program Requirements [Augustana]

Please Note [June 5, 2025] - This is a new set of program requirements under the Interdisciplinary Studies Major. See Amendments to the Calendar for additional information.

The Interdisciplinary Studies - General Arts Major is offered by the Augustana Faculty and is open only to students completing the Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education combined degree.

Requirements (51 units)

General Requirements (9 units)

9 units in Language or Literature from

General Arts Specializations (42 units)

Students in the General Arts major will complete 42 units in a subject specialization in Art, English Language Arts, Physical Education, or Social Studies.

Art

21 units chosen from

any AUART

AUPHI 365 - Aesthetics

English Language Arts

6 units in Composition and Language from

3 units in Canadian Literature from

6 units of Literature Prior to 1900 from

27 units from any Senior AUENG Course and may also include

Physical Education

3 units chosen from

12 units chosen from

The four activity dimensions (a,b,c,d) listed below. Select 3 units from each of the dimensions a to d.

a. Alternative Environments

b. Dance

AUPAC 231

c. Games

d. Individual Activities

12 units chosen from the following Physical Education electives

Social Studies

3 units in Canadian History from

3 units in Canadian Studies from

3 units in Critical Issues from

3 units in Economics from

3 units in Political Science from

3 units in Sociology from

3 units in World History Content from

21 units chosen from any course listed in the above categories, or other Social Sciences courses

Note: See Classification of Courses for the definition of Augustana social sciences courses.

Note

A single course cannot be used to satisfy more than one degree program requirement.
Students may not have access to all courses included in this list as course restrictions exist for some of these courses (i.e., course prerequisites, student program eligibility). Students should refer to Bear Tracks to check course restrictions and consult with an Academic Advisor.

Additional Information for Students

Many of the Augustana Faculty’s senior courses are offered only in alternate years, and some are offered only if there is sufficient student demand.