Students at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg may choose from 24 baccalaureate degree programs. Descriptions for each major may be found in later sections of this publication.

 

 

American Studies
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Education - Early Childhood
Education - Secondary
Communication: Rhetoric and Communication
Criminal Justice
English Literature
English Writing
History
Humanities Area
Information Science^*
Interdisciplinary Arts
Management
Management/Accounting
Management Information Systems
Natural Sciences Area
Political Science
Psychology
Self‑Designed Major
Social Sciences Area
Spanish

^*The Information Science major is offered at Pitt-Greensburg through a cooperative agreement with University of Pittsburgh’s School of Information Sciences in Pittsburgh. Consult the Information Science section for more details.

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Certificate programs offer official recognition for students who complete a set of courses in specialized areas. Pitt-Greensburg currently offers certificates in two areas. Details on each are provided in a later section of this publication.

Children’s Literature
Latin American Studies

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Minors

Students at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg may choose from 19 minors. Descriptions for each minor may be found in later sections of this publication.

Accounting
Actuarial Sciences
Chemistry
Computer Science
Education
English Literature
English Writing
Environmental Science
Gender Studies
History
History of Art and Architecture
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Theatre

Engineering students complete the freshmen engineering curriculum at Greensburg and then relocate to either the Swanson School of Engineering (Pittsburgh campus) or the Engineering Technology Program (Johnstown campus). To be eligible for relocation, students must meet the following criteria: (1) the presentation of a satisfactory high school record with respect to selection of courses and test results. (2) Completion of 34 credits at Pitt-Greensburg with a minimum GPA 2.75 except for bioengineering students who must have a minimum GPA of 3.50. (3) Completion of all first-year engineering courses listed below with grades of C or better:

 

MATH 0220, 0230	Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 and 2
CHEM 0110, 0120	General Chemistry 1 and 2
PHYS 0174, 0175	Basic Physical Science and Engineering 1 and 2
ENGR 0011	Engineering Analysis
ENGR 0012	Introduction to Engineering Computing
ENGR 0081, 0082	Engineering Freshman Seminar 1 and 2
Humanities and/or Social Science elective 6 credits

 

In recognition of the transitional nature of the first year at the University, the Swanson School of Engineering permits a new freshman student to repeat required courses of the freshman year in which D or F grades were received. These courses must be repeated within one academic year following the original registration. Original credits and grade points from these courses will not be used in the calculation of the student's cumulative grade point average. This applies only to freshman courses taken during the first calendar year of attendance as a new freshman student. This does not apply to transfer students.

In order to complete the freshmen engineering curriculum in two semesters, students must be eligible to take Calculus in the first semester. Engineering students who do not place into Calculus should consider taking prerequisite math classes during the summer or plan to spend an extra semester or two at Pitt-Greensburg before relocating.

Students interested in athletic training, clinical dietetics and nutrition, communication science and disorders, emergency medicine, health information management, and rehabilitation science complete two years of study at Pitt-Greensburg before relocating to the Pittsburgh campus. The above programs are junior-senior programs that admit students after they have successfully completed 60 credits. As part of the relocation process, students must apply on a competitive basis for admission to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

The required courses during the first two years differ for each of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences majors, but typically include courses in biology, chemistry, statistics, and psychology as well as general education courses in writing, mathematics, and public speaking. See the lists below for details.

Students will be expected to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50 and earn at least a C- in all required courses unless otherwise noted. Interested students should consult their advisors during the first semester at Greensburg about course selection and relocation procedures. Information on School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences majors may also be found at www.shrs.pitt.edu.

Athletic Training
Students typically spend two years at Pitt-Greensburg and then apply directly to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences during their final semester at Greensburg. Required prerequisite courses are listed below, and must be completed with a C or better. EMT 1101 and REHSCI 1811/1812 are not offered at Greensburg, but students may be able to cross register for these classes on the Pittsburgh campus or for equivalent classes at Westmoreland County Community College or at the Community College of Allegheny County. Students should have completed REHSCI 1811/1812 with a B or better before they apply to the athletic training program.

 

BIOSC 0170, 0070	Foundations of Biology 1 and Lab
CHEM 0110	General Chemistry 1 and Lab
PHYS 0110	Introduction to Physics 1
MATH 0031	Algebra
STAT 0200	Basic Applied Statistics
PSY 0010	Introduction to Psychology
PSY 0310	Developmental Psychology
ENGCMP 0010, 0020	English Composition 1, 2
CS 0085	PC Software for Business
COMMRC 0520	Public Speaking
EMT 1102	Emergency Medical Technician and Lab
REHSCI 1811/1812	Basic Athletic Training and Lab
Humanities and/or Social Science elective	6 credits

Students must also meet the following requirements: 

(1) Successful completion of at least 60 credits of coursework prior to admission.

(2) 45 clinical observation hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer at the University of Pittsburgh. These hours are made available to students who are registered for Basic Athletic Training.

(3) 20 hours of observation outside of the University of Pittsburgh and under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer. The twenty hours must be distributed evenly between a high school facility and a sports medicine clinic.

Applicants should complete an admissions application including the Technical Standards for Admission document.

Application Deadline: March 15

Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition
Students typically spend two years at Pitt-Greensburg and apply directly to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences during the final semester at Greensburg. Recommended courses are listed below. To satisfy the requirement for a nutrition course, students may cross register for an equivalent course at Westmoreland County Community College or Seton Hill University. In addition, Greensburg students are often permitted to take Introduction to Nutrition after they relocate to the Pittsburgh campus.

 

BIOSC 0170, 0070	Foundations of Biology 1 and Lab
BIOSC 0180, 0080	Foundations of Biology 2 and lab
CHEM 0110, 0120	General Chemistry with Lab
CHEM 0310, 0320	Organic Chemistry 1 and 2
ECON 0100 or 0110	Introductory Microeconomic or Macroeconomic Theory
COMMRC 0520	Public Speaking
MATH 0031	Algebra
STAT 1000	Introduction to Applied Statistics
PSY 0010	Introduction to Psychology
SOC 0010	Introduction to Sociology
Computer Science Elective	(3 credits)
CDN 1006	Introduction to Human Nutrition
English Composition (0010 and 0020)	two courses (6 credits), dependent on placement
Introduction to Dietetics **	(1 credit)

* CHEM 350 (3 cr.) offered each spring term on the Oakland campus will satisfy the Organic Chemistry requirement. Students who do not take CHEM 0350 must take OCHEM 1 & 2 (6 credits)

** Provisions will be made for transfer students to take this course during the Fall term of the Junior year, after admission to the program.

Application Deadline: March 15

Apply online: www.shrs.pitt.edu/Apply

Communication Science
Students apply for admission to the communication science program after the successful completion of the 60 required general education credits. It is not necessary to complete all courses listed below prior to application to the major, but it is advisable to include as many of these courses as possible in the 60 required credits. Any outstanding general education courses can be completed while enrolled in SHRS. Application should be made after completion of approximately 45 credits.

 

English Composition	6 credits
	(3 credits if students placed in ENGCMP 0020)
"W" Writing Courses	4-6 credits
Foreign Language*	minimum 6 credits (if not exempt)
MATH 0031	3 credits
Statistics	4 credits
British or American Literature	3-6 credits
Music or Art	3-6 credits
History	3 credits
Social Science	3 credits
Second Social Science or History	3 credits
Philosophy of Science	3 credits
Natural Science (including Psychology)	9 credits
International Culture	6 credits
Non-Western Culture	3 credits

 

*Satisfied by 3 years high school second language.

Application Deadline: Rolling Admission.-

Emergency Medicine
Students are admitted into the Emergency Medicine program after successful completion of a minimum of 60 college credits, including the following prerequisite courses:

 

ENGCMP 0010 or ENGCMP 0020	3 credits
COMMRC 0520 (Public Speaking)	3 credits
Math/Statistics/Computer Science	3 credits
Natural Sciences/Psychology	6 credits
EMT with Lab	4 credits
Humanities/Social Sciences	6 credits
(Anthropology, Economics, English Literature/Writing, Foreign Language, History, Music, Performing and Visual Arts, Philosophy, Religion, Sociology,etc.)
Additional Coursework	35 credits

 

Recommended Courses
Anatomy and Physiology
Pharmacology
Introduction to Nutrition
Developmental Psychology
Biology(with lab)*
General Chemistry (with lab)*
Organic Chemistry (with lab)*
Physics (with lab)*
* Indicates recommended Pre-Med/PA courses –minimum one year each.

Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions

Health Information Management
Students are admitted into the Health Information Management Program after the successful completion of a minimum of 60 credits including the following prerequisite courses:

 

BIOSC 0170	Foundations of Biology 1	3 credits
CHEM 0110	General Chemistry 1 and Lab	4 credits
COMMRC 0520	Public Speaking	3 credits
Information or Computer Science	(must include 3 credits of programming coursework)	9 credits
ENGCMP 0010, 0020	English Composition 1, 2	6 credits
MATH 0031	Algebra	3 credits
PSY 0010	Introduction to Psychology	3 credits
STAT 1000	Introduction to Applied Statistics	4 credits
Humanities and/or Social Science elective		6 credits

Other Admissions Criteria:
Volunteer or paid work experience in HIM (recommended, not required)

Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions

Rehabilitation Science
Students typically earn 60 credits at Pitt-Greensburg and apply directly to the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences during the final semester at Greensburg. Recommended prerequisite courses include the following:

 

BIOSC 0170, 0070	Foundations of Biology 1 and Lab	4 credits
CHEM 0110	General Chemistry 1 and Lab	4 credits
PHYS 0110	Introduction to Physics 1	3 credits
MATH 0031	Algebra	3 credits
STAT 1131	Introduction to Applied Statistics	4 credits
PSY 0010	Introduction to Psychology	3 credits
PSY 0310		3 credits
Composition/Writing*	two courses	6 credits
Computer Science	one course	3-4 credits
Humanities and/or Social Science elective		6 credits

Total Prerequisites 37-40 credits

* Minimum Requirement ENGCMP 0020; Research Writing recommended

Note: Students planning to apply to graduate programs in the health sciences are encouraged to complete most of the prerequisite courses (e.g. PHYS 0111, PHYS 0212, BIOSC 0180, BIOSC 0080, CHEM 0120, etc.) prior to admission. Anatomy and Physiology, a prerequisite for many professional health science programs, is included in the Rehabilitation Science curriculum.

Application Deadline: February 15

School of Pharmacy

The pharmacy program at the University of Pittsburgh is a six-year program leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD). After two years of pre-pharmacy courses at Pitt-Greensburg, pharmacy students continue for four additional years in the School of Pharmacy (Pittsburgh campus). Students who qualify based on SAT scores and high school grades at the time they are admitted to Pitt-Greensburg are guaranteed admission to the School of Pharmacy as long as they maintain a GPA of 3.25 in required math and science courses and an overall GPA of 3.25. Those who are not guaranteed admission to the School of Pharmacy at the time they are admitted to Greensburg may still follow the pre-pharmacy curriculum and then apply for admission on a competitive basis. The following pre-pharmacy courses should be taken at Greensburg:

 

BIOSC 0170, 0070	Foundations of Biology 1 and Lab
BIOSC 0180, 0080	Foundations of Biology 2 and Lab
CHEM 0110, 0120	General Chemistry 1 and 2 and Labs
CHEM 0310, 0330	Organic Chemistry 1 and Lab
CHEM 0320, 0340	Organic Chemistry 2 and Lab
MATH 0120 or 0220	Business Calculus or Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1
ECON 0100 or ECON 0110	Introductory Microeconomic Theory/Introduction to Macroeconomic Theory
ENGCMP	two courses
PSY 0010	Introduction to Psychology
STAT 1000 or 0200	Introduction to Applied Statistics/Basic Applied Statistics
Humanities	two courses (at least 6 credits) from two different
Social Sciences	two courses (at least 6 credits) from two different departments
Electives	6 additional credits in Humanities, Social Sciences, or Psychology
COMMRC 0520	Public Speaking (recommended)

 

In addition pre-pharmacy students must: (1) Maintain a 3.0 in all science courses. (2) Maintain a C or better in all other courses. (3) Complete a pre-admissions interview with the Office of Admissions at the School of Pharmacy. (4) Have a PCAT score in the 70th percentile or higher. (5) All courses must be taken for a letter grade, Pass/Fail courses will not qualify. CLEP, distance learning, online, or foreign courses will not qualify.

**Course repetitions are highly discouraged**

School of Social Work

Students interested in social work must complete 60 credits at Pitt-Greensburg with a minimum GPA of 2.50 and then relocate to the School of Social Work (Pittsburgh campus). Students must also apply for admission to the School of Social Work during the final semester at Greensburg. Social work students should take a minimum of nine credits in humanities, nine credits in social sciences, nine credits in natural sciences, and 33 additional credits most of which should be in social sciences.

Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences (Pittsburgh campus) and the College of General Studies (Pittsburgh campus)

The following rules govern relocation to the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and the College of General Studies.

1.  For students who are initially enrolled on the Pitt-Greensburg campus, relocation is guaranteed if they meet the following requirements:

• Completion of a minimum of 60 credits at Pitt-Greensburg, with a minimum GPA of 3.0

2. For students who have transferred from another institution of higher learning with at least 30  transfer credits to Pitt-Greensburg, relocation is guaranteed if they meet the following requirements:

• Completion of 30 credits at Pitt-Greensburg and a total of 60 credits overall, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all courses (Pitt-Greensburg and other institutions of higher learning)

3. Students who have transferred from another institution of higher learning and have earned between 15 and 30 credits at Pitt-Greensburg may be considered for relocation (not guaranteed) if they meet the following requirements:

• Completion of 60 credits overall with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all courses (Pitt-Greensburg and other institutions of higher learning)

Note: Students in each of the three categories listed above must also (a) declare a major at the time of the requested relocation, (b) complete College Algebra or higher and English Composition 2, and (c) include the appropriate Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements and the appropriate pre-requisites for that major among the credits transferring.

College of Business Administration (Pittsburgh campus)

Students will be eligible to relocate to the College of Business Administration by fulfilling the following requirements: (1) Completion of at least 30 credits at Pitt-Greensburg with a minimum GPA of 3.0. (2) Completion of the general education courses appropriate for the College of Business Administration (see academic advisor for details). (3) Completion of required courses as listed in the table below with a minimum GPA of 3.0:

 

ECON 0100	Intro to Microeconomic Theory
ECON 0110	Intro to Macroeconomic Theory
MATH 0120	Business Calculus
STAT 1100	Statistics and Probability for Business Management
PSY 0010	Intro to Psychology

 

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Bradford

Students may also relocate to another regional campus. A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for relocation. The specific courses that students should take at Pitt-Greensburg will depend on the intended major at the regional campus they are interested in relocating to. Please see your academic advisor to fill out relocation papers.

Pitt-Greensburg Degree Requirements

To earn a Pitt-Greensburg degree, students must complete between 120 and 126 credits of college work with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. As part of their 120–126 credits for graduation, students must include specific skills and general education courses and the courses required for their chosen majors. See the following section for the details about skill and general education requirements and the program descriptions for the details about particular Pitt-Greensburg majors and other programs.

Skills and General Education

The following skills and general education requirements apply to all Pitt-Greensburg degree programs except Information Science and relocation programs. Consult the relocation options section and the Information Science section in this publication for details on skill and general education requirements for those programs.

ENGCMP 0010	College Composition 1
ENGCMP 0020	College Composition 2
ENGCMP 0030	College Composition 3
OR
W Course	Discipline-based course with a substantial writing component identified by a W in the Schedule of Classes
COMMRC 0520	Public Speaking
MATH 0080	Fundamentals of Modern Math
OR
MATH 0031	Algebra
Foreign Language	All full-time students are expected to demonstrate competency in a second language by: completing four years of high-school study in the same language earning C or better grades. Such students are encouraged to continue their study of languages, but it will not be required as part of general education to enroll in any additional language classes. completing the three-course sequence totaling nine credits in Spanish (SPAN 0041, 0042 and 0043), French (FR 0041, 0042 and 0043) or German (GER 0041, 0042 and 0043). A two-course, ten credit sequence is also available in Chinese (CHIN 0021 and 0022). Based on the number of years and recency of successful language study in high school and on the results of placement testing, students may be allowed to skip the first or second course in the beginning-level  language sequence. For example, a student who completed a third year of Spanish as a high-school senior might be able to satisfy the requirement by completing SP 0043. On the other hand, a student who finished two years of French as a sophomore would most likely need to complete the entire three-semester sequence.

*All English composition, communications, and mathematics courses used to satisfy the competency requirements must be completed with a grade of C– or better.

ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAMS

American Studies
Bachelor of Arts (36 credits)

The multidisciplinary American studies major is designed for students whose interests in American history, society, and culture cut across departmental and divisional lines.

Core Courses	5 courses (15 credits)
HIST  0600	United States History to 1877
HIST 0601	United States History 1865-Present
PS 0200	American Politics
ENGLIT 1215	Pre-20th-Century American Literature
ENGLIT 1250	20th-Century American Literature
Area Requirements	6 courses (18 credits)

At least two courses of the six area courses must be chosen from the Social Sciences cluster and two from the American Culture cluster. Representative Social Science and American Culture classes are listed below.

Social Sciences Cluster
ANTH 0780	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 1753	North American Indians
ANTH 1787	Spec Topics in Cultural Anthropology
ECON 0110	Introductory Macroeconomic Theory
ECON 0280	Introduction to Money and Banking
HIST 1611	American Revolution 1763-1791
HIST 1620	The Vietnam War
HIST 1661	United States Women 2
PS 0600	Political Theory
PS 1202	American Constitutional Law
PS 1212	American Presidency
SOC 0003	Technology and Social Change
SOC 0010	Introduction to Sociology

American Culture Cluster
SOC 0010	Introduction to Sociology
COMMRC 1105	Television and Society
COMMRC 1146	Intercultural Communication
ENGLIT 1022	Literature of the American West
ENGLIT 1026	American Poetry
HA&A 0501	American Art: 1750–1950
MUSIC 0800	History of American Popular Music
RELGST 0405	Religion in Early America
Additional Requirements	1 course (3 credits)

After earning 90 credits, each American studies major should take ANTH 1955, HIST 1955, PS 1955, or ENGLIT 1950 to fulfill the capstone course requirement.

Recommended Courses

All students majoring in American studies are strongly advised to complete courses in a second language through the intermediate level.

Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts (42 credits)

Anthropology is concerned with the development and functioning of both historical and contemporary human cultures. While Anthropology majors will learn about human behavior from cultural, physical, and archeological perspectives, they may choose to emphasize either Archeology or cultural Anthropology in their program of studies.

Each student takes four courses from another department such as Biological Sciences, English Literature, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, History, Psychology, and Spanish Literature and Culture.

Additional Requirements

1 course (3 credits)

After earning 90 credits, all Anthropology students must take ANTH 1955 (Sociocultural Track) or ANTH 1956 (Archeology Track) to fulfill the capstone class requirement.

Recommended Courses

All students, especially those interested in graduate study, are urged to complete courses in a second language through the intermediate level.

Core Courses	5 courses (13 credits)
BIOSC 0170, 0070	Foundations of Biology 1/Lab
BIOSC 0180, 0080	Foundations of Biology 2/Lab
Upper Level Courses	(16 credits)*
All students must take either the single-semester Biochemistry or the multi-course Biochemistry sequence and then select additional lecture and lab electives. Students must take a minimum of two lecture/lab combinations. Courses marked with asterisks are recommended for students who are seeking the strongest preparation for graduate and medical, dental, and veterinary school.
BIOSC 1000	Biochemistry or
BIOSC 1810	Macromolecular Structure and Function*
BIOSC 1820	Metabolic Pathways and Regulation*
BIOSC 1830	Biochemistry Laboratory*
Additional Upper Level Courses

                            

BIOSC 1110 & 1111	Genetics
BIOSC 1115 & 1116	Biochemistry
BIOSC 1200 & 1210
BIOSC 1385	Macromolecular Structure and Function*
BIOSC 1480 & 1490
BIOSC 1500 & 1510	Metabolic Pathways and Regulation*
BIOSC 1560
BIOSC 1580	Biochemistry Laboratory*
BIOSC 1760	Vertebrate Morphology
BIOSC 1850 & 1860	Vertebrate Morphology Laboratory
BIOSC 1870 & 1875	Embryology
BIOSC 1940 & 1950	Embryology Laboratory
Other Required Courses	9 courses (24 credits)
CHEM 0310 & 0330	Organic Chemistry 1/Lab
CHEM 0320 & 0340	Organic Chemistry 2/Lab
PHYS 0110	Introduction to Physics 1
PHYS 0111 & 0212	Introduction to Physics 2/Lab
MATH 0220	Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1
MATH 0230**	Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2
Other Science Courses (Environmental Track)	8 courses and labs (20 credits)
**With the consent of the Faculty Advisor, students may substitute STAT 1000-Applied Statistical Methods or a computer programming course (CS 0004-Introduction to Computer Programming with BASIC or CS 0402-Programming Using C++) for MATH 0230.
Additional Requirement	1 course (3 credits)
Biology majors must take the following course to fulfill the capstone course:
BIOSC 1962	Biology Undergraduate Research

 

Chemistry is an immensely versatile degree for students who wish to pursue careers in industry, business, communications, government, agricultural and food science, materials science, clinical science and environmental science.  The degree also can lead to opportunities for graduate study in the health-related professions, particularly in the medical and dental fields, and opportunities for graduate study in chemistry, chemical engineering, biology and other sciences.

 

Basic Courses	14 courses (34 credits)
CHEM 0110	General Chemistry 1
CHEM 0120	General Chemistry 2
CHEM 0250, 0260	Introduction to Analytical Chemistry/Lab
CHEM 0310, 0330	Organic Chemistry 1/Lab
CHEM 0320, 0340	Organic Chemistry 2/Lab
CHEM 1130	Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 1250, 1255	Instrumental Analysis/Lab
CHEM 1410, 1430	Physical Chemistry 1/Lab
CHEM 1420	Physical Chemistry 2

Basic Math Courses	3 courses (12 credits)
MATH 0220	Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1
MATH 0230	Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2
MATH 0240	Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3
Basic Physic Courses	3 courses (10 credits)
PHYS 0174	Basic Physics for Science and Engineering 1
PHYS 0175	Basic Physics for Science and Engineering 2
PHYS 0219	Basic Physics Laboratory for Science and Engineering
Science Elective Courses	1 course (2-4 credits)
BIOSC 1000	Biochemistry
BIOSC 1810	Macromolecular Structure and Function
BIOSC 1820	Metabolic Pathways and Regulation
BIOSC 1830	Biochemistry Laboratory
CHEM 1311	Advance Organic Chemistry
CHEM 1380	Techniques of Organic Research
CHEM 1902	Directed/Independent Study
MATH 0250	Ordinary Differential Equations
MATH 1180	Linear Algebra
STAT 1000	Applied Statistical Methods

 

Additional Requirements 2 course (3 credits)

Chemistry majors must take the following sequence of courses to fulfill the capstone course requirement:

 

CHEM 1700	Undergraduate Research Seminar (Spring of Junior Year)
CHEM 1710	Undergraduate Research Seminar (Fall of Senior Year)

 

COMMUNICATION: Rhetoric and Communications
Bachelor of Arts (48 credits)

The study of communication and rhetoric treats human communication as purposeful interaction between speakers and listeners. It takes into account the purpose of the message, the audience, the channels used, and the context in which the communication occurs. As a discipline, communication investigates a broad range of topics and incorporates knowledge acquired from other fields as well, including psychology, sociology, anthropology, and linguistics.

 

Core Courses	3 courses (9 credits)
COMMRC 0300	Communication Process
COMMRC 0310	Rhetorical Process
COMMRC 0320	Mass Communication Process
Method Courses	1 course (3 credits)
COMMRC 0500	Argument or
COMMRC 0540	Discussion
Area Courses	6 courses (18 credits)

 

Students choose four courses (12 credits) from either Communication Studies or Rhetorical Studies or Media Studies and one course (3 credits) each from both of the other two areas.

 

Communication Studies
COMMRC 1102	Organizational Communication
COMMRC 1106	Small Group Communication
COMMRC 1109	Nonverbal Communication
COMMRC 1110	Theories of Interpersonal Communication
COMMRC 1146	Intercultural Communication
Rhetorical Studies
COMMRC 1101	Evidence
COMMRC 1111	Theories of Persuasion
COMMRC 1127	Image Restoration in the Media
COMMRC 1129	Environmental Rhetoric
Media Studies
COMMRC 1105	Television and Society
COMMRC 1114	Freedom of Speech and Press
COMMRC 1210	Media Relations
COMMRC 1220	Public Relations:  Strategy & Practice
COMMRC 1310	Advertising Strategies and Practices
COMMRC 1410	Film and Propaganda
Related Area	4 courses (12 credits)
All Communication majors must select four courses from another discipline within the humanities area or from a discipline outside the humanities as approved by a faculty advisor.
Additional Requirements	2 courses (6 credits)
SOCSCI 0200	Research Methods in Social Sciences
COMMRC 1950	Communication Capstone (after earning 90 credits)

Core Courses	7 courses (21 credits)
CJ 0002	Crime, Law, and Public Policy
CJ 0110	Criminology
CJ 0130	Correctional Philosophy: Theory and Practices
CJ 0210	American System of Criminal Justice
CJ 1125	History and Philosophy of Law Enforcement
SOCSCI 0200	Research Methods in Social Sciences
CJ 1198 or 1199	Internship or Research Practicum
Electives	4 courses (12 credits)
CJ 0145	Drugs and Society
CJ 1050	Comparative Criminology
CJ 1110	Violent Crime
CJ 1116	Organized Crime
CJ 1120	Community Policing and Problem Solving
CJ 1130	Minority Issues in Criminal Justice
CJ 1148	Delinquency and Juvenile Justice
CJ 1154	Probation and Parole
CJ 1155	Critical Issues in Contemporary Law Enforcement
CJ 1248	Women and Crime
CJ 1310	Environmental Criminal Justice
CJ 1518	White Collar Crime
CJ 1520	Victimology
Additional Requirement	1 course (3 credits)
CJ 1950	Senior Seminar
Recommended Classes
CS 0085	PC Software for Business
PSY 0310	Developmental Psychology
PSY 1205	Abnormal Behavior
SOC 0010	Introduction to Sociology
STAT 1000	Applied Statistical Methods

Teacher candidates wishing to teach middle school and high school choose this education track.  Secondary candidates can opt to earn a dual major by completing additional classes in their content area during additional semesters.

Classes focus on:

• Pedagogy, assessment, and management of students;
• Teaching diverse students;
• In-depth content knowledge in a chosen discipline.

Teacher candidates can choose from the following program content areas:  Biology, Chemistry, English (Literature or Writing focus), Mathematics, or Social Studies (History or Political Science focus).  Teacher candidates choosing to stay for one extra semester (or two in the case of Biology) can earn a dual major in both Secondary Education and in their discipline areas (e.g., Secondary Education in Mathematics AND in Applied Mathematics).

Secondary Education – Concentrations

Secondary Education – Biology
            8  semester sequence map
            10 semester sequence map

 

Core Course Requirements
BIOSC 0170, 0070	Foundation of Biology 1/Lab 1
BIOSC 0180, 0080	Foundation of Biology 2/Lab 2
BIOSC 0350	Genetics
BIOSC 1385	Ecology and Environment
BIOSC 1110, 1111	Human Anatomy and Physiology/Lab
BIOSC 1500, 1510	Cell Biology/Lab
NATSC 0075	Earth and Space Science
Additional Required Courses
PEDC 0310	Health Science
Biology Education Courses
ADMPS 1001	Social Foundations of Education
EDPSY 0009	English Language Learners
I&L 1332	Strategies and Techniques of Instruction – Secondary
I&L 1060	Education of Exceptional Students in the Classroom 1
I&L 1061	Education of Exceptional Students in the Classroom 2
I&L 1702	Early Field Experience – Secondary
I&L 1442	Teaching Lab Science
I&L 1440	Teaching Science – Secondary
I&L 1441	Pedagogy Lab – Science
I&L 1811	Pre-Student Teaching – Secondary
I&L 1876	Student Teaching Seminar
I&L 1821	Student Teaching – Secondary
Secondary Education – Chemistry
	Eight semester sequence map
	Nine semester sequence map
Core Course Requirements
CHEM 0110	General Chemistry 1
CHEM 0120	General Chemistry 2
CHEM 0310/0330	Organic Chemistry 1/Lab
CHEM 0320/0340	Organic Chemistry 2/Lab
CHEM 0250/0260	Introduction to Analytical Chemistry/Lab
CHEM 1410	Physical Chemistry 1
CHEM 1035	Environmental Chemistry
Additional Required Courses
PEDC 0310	Health Science
PHYS 0212	Introduction to Laboratory Physics
Chemistry Education Courses
ADMPS 1001	Social Foundations of Education
EDPSY 0009	English Language Learners
I&L 1332	Strategies and Techniques of Instruction – Secondary
I&L 1060	Education of Exceptional Students in the Classroom 1
I&L 1061	Education of Exceptional Students in the Classroom 2
I&L 1702	Early Field Experience – Secondary
I&L 1442	Teaching Lab Science
I&L 1440	Teaching Science – Secondary
I&L 1441	Pedagogy Lab – Science
I&L 1811	Pre-Student Teaching – Secondary
I&L 1876	Student Teaching Seminar
I&L 1821	Student Teaching – Secondary
SECONDARY EDUCATION – ENGLISH
Students desiring to teach English will choose either an English Literature or English Writing focus.
English Literature
	8 semester course sequence map
	9 semester course sequence map
Core Course Requirements
(Take 4 of the following 5)
ENGLIT 1012	18TH Century British Literature
ENGLIT 1100	Medieval Imagination
ENGLIT 1125	Renaissance in England
ENGLIT 1175	19th Century British Literature
ENGLIT 1325	The Modernist Tradition
ENGLIT 1552	History of the English Language
ENGLIT 0580	Introduction to Shakespeare
Additional Required Courses
(Take 2 of the following 5)
ENGWRT 0520	Introduction to Fiction Writing
ENGWRT 0530	Introduction to Poetry Writing
ENGWRT 0550	Introduction to Journalism
ENGWRT 0410	Introduction to Creative Writing
ENGWRT 0411	Introduction to Creative Nonfiction
ENGWRT	Elective
English Writing
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	9 semester course sequence map
Core Course Requirements
(Take 2 of the following 5)
ENGWRT 0520	Introduction to Fiction Writing
ENGWRT 0530	Introduction to Poetry Writing
ENGWRT 0550	Introduction to Journalism
ENGWRT 0410	Introduction to Creative Writing
ENGWRT 0411	Introduction to Creative Nonfiction
3 ENGWRT	Electives
Additional Required Courses
(Take 3 of the following 5)
ENGLIT 1012	18TH Century British Literature
ENGLIT 1100	Medieval Imagination
ENGLIT 1125	Renaissance in England
ENGLIT 1175	19th Century British Literature
ENGLIT 1325	The Modernist Tradition
ENGLIT 1552	History of the English Language
ENGLIT 0580	Introduction to Shakespeare
English (Literature and Writing) Education Courses
ADMPS 1001	Social Foundations of Education
EDPSY 0009	English Language Learners
I&L 1332	Strategies and Techniques of Instruction – Secondary
I&L 1060	Education of Exceptional Students in the Classroom 1
I&L 1061	Education of Exceptional Students in the Classroom 2
I&L 1702	Early Field Experience – Secondary
I&L 1235	Teaching English in Secondary Schools
I&L 1236	Pedagogy Lab - English
I&L 1811	Pre-Student Teaching – Secondary
I&L 1876	Student Teaching Seminar
I&L 1821	Student Teaching – Secondary
Secondary Education – Mathematics
	8 semester course sequence map
	9 semester course sequence map
Core Course Requirements
MATH 0220	Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1
MATH 0230	Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2
MATH 0240	Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3
MATH 0413	Introduction to Theoretical Mathematics
MATH 0420	Introduction Theory 1 – Variable Calculus
MATH 0430	Introduction to Abstract Algebraic Systems
MATH 1180	Linear Algebra 1
MATH 1270	Ordinary Differential Equations 1
MATH 1020	Applied Elementary Number Theory
MATH 1290	Topics in Geometry
Math Education Courses
ADMPS 1001	Social Foundations of Education
EDPSY 0009	English Language Learners
I&L 1332	Strategies and Techniques of Instruction – Secondary
I&L 1060	Education of Exceptional Students in the Classroom 1
I&L 1061	Education of Exceptional Students in the Classroom 2
I&L 1702	Early Field Experience – Secondary
I&L 1470	Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools
I&L 1471	Pedagogy Lab – Mathematics
I&L 1811	Pre-Student Teaching – Secondary
I&L 1876	Student Teaching Seminar
I&L 1821	Student Teaching – Secondary
Secondary Education – Social Studies
Students desiring to teach Social Studies will choose either a History or Political Science focus.
History
	8 semester course sequence map
	9 semester course sequence map
Core Course Requirements
HIST 0600	The United States to 1877
HIST 0601	The United States 1865-Present
HIST 0100 or 0180	Western Civilization 1 or 19th Century Europe
HIST 0101 or 1367	Western Civilization 2 or 20th Century Europe
HIST 0500 or 0501	Colonial Latin America or Modern Latin America
HIST Elective	(Minority or non-western)
Additional Required Courses
ECON 0100 or 0110	Introduction to Microeconomic Theory or Introduction to
	Macroeconomic Theory
PSY 0310	Developmental Psychology
PSY 1001	Introduction to Educational Psychology
ANTH 0780	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Political Science
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	9 semester course sequence map
Core Course Requirements
PS 0200	American Political Process
Take 2 of the following 3
PS 0300	Comparative Politics
PS 0500	World Politics
PS 0600	Political Theory and Analysis
PS 1202	American Constitutional Law
PS	Elective
Additional Required Courses
HIST 0601	The United States 1865-Present
HIST 0100 or 0101	Western Civilization 1 or Western Civilization 2
HIST 0500 or 0501	Colonial Latin America or Modern Latin America
PSY 1001	Introduction to Educational Psychology
ANTH 0780	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Social Studies (History and Political Science) Education Courses
ADMPS 1001	Social Foundations of Education
EDPSY 0009	English Language Learners
I&L 1332	Strategies and Techniques of Instruction – Secondary
I&L 1060	Education of Exceptional Students in the Classroom 1
I&L 1061	Education of Exceptional Students in the Classroom 2
I&L 1702	Early Field Experience – Secondary
I&L 1280	Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Schools
I&L 1281	Pedagogy Lab – Social Studies
I&L 1811	Pre-Student Teaching – Secondary
I&L 1876	Student Teaching Seminar
I&L 1821	Student Teaching – Secondary

Our English Literature major is distinctive in its balance of historical literary traditions, contemporary texts, critical theory, and cultural context.  Because we can combine a small college’s close attention to individual students with a large university’s library resources, our courses encourage a wide range of interdisciplinary linkages while developing skills in information processing and online database research.  The major engages students with challenging and provocative tests and in the process stimulates wide reading, understanding of a variety of literary traditions and genres, and critical thinking.

Core Courses

6 courses (18 credits)

 

Chosen to ensure exposure to all periods of literature, core courses should be taken after 30
credits of college work.

 

ENGLIT 1012	18th-Century British Literature
ENGLIT 1100	Medieval Imagination
ENGLIT 1125	Renaissance in England
ENGLIT 1175	19th-Century British Literature
ENGLIT 1215	Pre-20th-Century American Literature
ENGLIT 1325	Modernist Tradition
Electives	6 courses (18 credits)
Choose any six of the remaining ENGLIT courses offered at Pitt-Greensburg. A partial list of elective classes is provided below. See the course descriptions in this publication or the current Schedule of Classes for additional choices. One of these courses will be used to satisfy the literature requirement for general education.

ENGLIT 0066	Introduction to Social Literature	ENGLIT 1026	American Poetry
ENGLIT 0110	Introduction to Literature	ENGLIT 1065	Narrative Literature
ENGLIT 0310	The Dramatic Imagination	ENGLIT 1241	Jane Austen:  Books and Film
ENGLIT 0315	Reading Poetry	ENGLIT 1248	Literature of Minority Women
ENGLIT 0325	Short Story in Context	ENGLIT 1380	World Literature in English
ENGLIT 0360	Women and Literature	ENGLIT 1552	History of the English Language
ENGLIT 0500	Introduction to Critical Reading	ENGLIT 1572	Fantasy and Romance
ENGLIT 0580	Introduction to Shakespeare	ENGLIT 1578	Fantasy Writers
ENGLIT 0590	Formative Masterpieces	ENGLIT 1611	Development of the Novel
ENGLIT 0626	Science Fiction	ENGLIT 1640	Literature for Children
ENGLIT 0643	Satire	ENGLIT 1647	Literature of Adolescents
ENGLIT 0650	Irish Literature	ENGLIT 1701	Topics in Women’s Studies
ENGLIT 1022	Literature of the American West

 

Related Area            4 courses (12 credits)

Choose four classes from one of the following departments: Classics, Communication, English Writing, French, History of Art & Architecture, Music, Philosophy, Spanish, or Theatre Arts. Other choices of departments for the related area are possible with the approval of the Academic Advisor.

Additional Requirement            1 course (3 credits)

After earning 90 credits, all literature majors must take ENGLIT 1950 to fulfill the capstone class requirement.

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The English Writing major includes concentrations in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and journalism.  Students focus on a primary genre, but are encouraged to take courses in all genres.  A wide variety of readings, topics and writing-workshop based courses are essential to the major, and provide the link between critical reading and good writing.  This broad approach encourages creative writing and critical thinking while preparing students for the job market.  A bi-annual literary magazine and daily online newspaper, as well as off-campus internships in journalism and publishing, offers students practical, hands-on experience.  An annual Writers Festival and a monthly reading series provide a vibrant writing community and the opportunity to learn from professional, nationally-acclaimed poets and writers.

Introductory Courses            2 courses (6 credits)
Choose two of the following:

 

ENGWRT 0410	Introduction to Creative Writing (cross genre course)
ENGWRT 0411	Introduction to Creative Non-Fiction
ENGWRT 0520	Introduction to Fiction Writing
ENGWRT 0530	Introduction to Poetry Writing
ENGWRT 0550	Fundamentals of News Reporting

 

Note:  Students must complete ENGCMP 0020 before enrolling in a writing course.
           
Writing Courses             6 courses (18 credits)

 

ENGWRT 1010	Intermediate Fiction
ENGWRT 1089*	The Creative Process
ENGWRT 1170*	Short Story Workshop
ENGWRT 1175*	Fiction Seminar:  Families and Small Towns
ENGWRT 1210*	Poetry Workshop
ENGWRT 1250*	Formal Poetry Writing
ENGWRT 1290*	Readings in Contemporary Poetry
ENGWRT 1310*	Newspaper 1
ENGWRT 1331*	Magazine 1
ENGWRT 1380	UPG Press 1
ENGWRT 1381*	UPG Press 2
ENGWRT 1390*	Readings in Contemporary Non-Fiction
ENGWRT 1410*	Topics in Non-Fiction:  Memoir
ENGWRT 1900*	Internship (required for majors with journalism emphasis –
	12 or more credits in journalism or creative nonfiction)

 

*This course has a prerequisite.

Additional Requirements            4 courses (12 credits)
All students must complete 4 courses of English Literature electives as part of the major requirements.

Related Area             4 courses (12 credits)
These courses are in an area approved by the student’s Academic Advisor.

English Writing Capstone            1 course (3 credits)

This rigorous, senior-seminar course is taken during the student’s senior year.  Students complete a manuscript in their chosen genres and do a public presentation of their work as part of the course requirements.

HISTORY
Bachelor of Arts (36 credits)

The History major is concerned with the broad range of experiences, events, and decisions which have taken place in the past and which have shaped our current world. Our program concentrates on the history of the United States, Europe, and Latin America and their interactions with the remainder of the world. It is also concerned with imparting an introductory knowledge of the basic tools of history.

 

Core Courses	5 courses (15 credits)
Complete five of the following courses:
HIST 0100	Western Civilization 1
HIST 0101	Western Civilization 2
HIST 0500	Colonial Latin America
HIST 0501	Modern Latin America
HIST 0600	United States to 1877
HIST 0601	United States 1865 - Present
Electives	6 courses (18 credits)
CLASS 0010	Greek Civilization
CLASS 0020	Roman Civilization
HIST 0180	19th Century Europe
HIST 0575	History of Modern Central America
HIST 1005	Special Topics
HIST 1008	Public History
HIST 1107	Modern Balkan History
HIST 1140	History and Culture of Spain
HIST 1158	British Imperialism
HIST 1338	Weimar and Nazi Germany
HIST 1367	20th Century Europe
HIST 1522	Brazil
HIST 1525	Mexico, Aztecs to the Present
HIST 1563	Latin American Populism
HIST 1565	Race and Gender in Latin America
HIST 1580	19th Century Latin America
HIST 1583	20th Century Latin American Revolutions
HIST 1590	Andean Societies: Politics & Culture
HIST 1611	American Revolution 1763–1791
HIST 1614	Civil War History
HIST 1619	United States Since 1945
HIST 1620	The Vietnam War
HIST 1656	American Workers 20th Century
HIST 1661	United States Women 2
Additional Requirements	2 courses (6 credits)
During the spring semester, Junior year, all History majors (starting with incoming students in 2010) must enroll in HIST 0100 (Historical Inquiry and Methods).  During the fall of the Senior year, all History majors must take HIST 1950 to fulfill the capstone class requirement.

HUMANITIES
Bachelor of Arts (39 credits)

The Humanities area option allows students to meet their individual educational needs by developing a major based on courses from several departments within the Division of Humanities. The selection of courses should reflect a theme or program that is developed in consultation with the faculty advisor.

 

Core Requirements	13 courses (39 credits)
To satisfy the requirements for a humanities area major, students select one department in which they take five to six courses (15–18 credits) and two other departments in which they take three to four courses (8–12 credits) each for a minimum total of 36 credits. An example program of study for a student who chose Communication as the major department and English Literature and History of Art & Architecture as the minor departments is shown below.
Communication
COMMRC 0300	Communication Process
COMMRC 0320	Mass Communication Process
COMMRC 1102	Organizational Communication
COMMRC 1106	Small Group Communication
COMMRC 1109	Nonverbal Communication
COMMRC 1111	Theories of Persuasion
English Literature
ENGLIT 0580	Introduction to Shakespeare
ENGLIT 0590	Formative Masterpieces
ENGLIT 1012	19th Century British Literature
ENGLIT 1611	Development of the Novel
History of Art and Architecture
HA&A 0010	World Art
HA&A 1010	Approaches to Art History
Additional Requirement	1 course (3 credits)
After earning 90 credits, all Humanities Area majors must take one of the capstone courses offered in the major area of concentration or one of the minor areas to fulfill the capstone class requirement.