Interdisciplinary Studies: Communication, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government (CLEG) (BA)

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Offered by the , , this interdisciplinary major is designed for students who want a breadth of background necessary to participate effectively in decision making for public affairs and the practical training necessary to deal with social problems as public issues.

Admission to the Program

New freshmen and transfer students are admitted through the university’s Admissions Office. Students currently enrolled in the university who wish to transfer into the Department of Government or develop a double major or minor should have a grade point average of 2.50 or higher and the approval of the undergraduate academic advisor.

University Requirements

120 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better
Completion of college writing requirement
Completion of university mathematics requirement

General Education Requirements

A total of ten courses, consisting of two courses from each of the five foundational areas
At least one course from Area Five: The Natural and Mathematical Sciences must include a laboratory science component
No more than two courses may be taken in the same discipline

Major Requirements

57 credit hours with grades of C or better, including at least 18 credit hours at or above 300-level.

Course Requirements

Required (33 credit hours)

Research (3 credit hours)

Complete one course from the following:

CLEG Core (21 credit hours)

Complete 21 additional credit hours, including at least 12 credit hours at or above 300-level, with one course selected from each of the four categories (communication, legal institutions, economics, and government) and an additional three courses approved by the Department of . Courses may not be taken to satisfy multiple core requirements. The list of approved courses is also available in the Department of Government office.

Communication

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