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College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities Prerequisite Guides

Review these guides for courses recommended in preparation for transferring to UWF College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities degree plans.

Each table indicates the common prerequisites for a program. Please consult with an advisor to confirm degree requirements.

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CASSH Programs With General Requirements

For the following programs, any state-mandated common prerequisites must be completed before graduation but are not required for admission to the program: 

  • Criminal Justice, B.A.
  • General Studies, BGS
  • Humanities, Interdisciplinary, B.A., Arts Administration
  • Humanities, Interdisciplinary, B.A., Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
  • International Studies, B.A.
  • Legal Studies, B.A.
  • Philosophy, B.A.

Total Hours   6-7
Anthropology, B.A.
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Lower-division Anthropology (ANT) courses. Recommended courses: 

6
ANT 2000 Introduction to Anthropology  
ANT 2511+L Biological Anthropology (+Lab)
Excess one hour may be used as elective
 

Total Hours   24
Art, B.A., Art History
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ARH 2050 Western Survey I: Prehistory to the Medieval Period 3
ARH 2051 Western Survey II: Renaissance to Contemporary 3
ART 1300C Drawing I - Fundamentals 3
ART 1301C Drawing II - Fundamentals 3
ART 2201C Two-Dimensional Design 3
ART 2203C Three-Dimensional Design 3
ART XXXX  

Total Hours   24
Art, B.A., Studio Art
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ARH 2050 Western Survey I: Prehistory to the Medieval Period 3
ARH 2051 Western Survey II: Renaissance to Contemporary 3
ART 1300C Drawing I - Fundamentals 3
ART 1301C Drawing II - Fundamentals 3
ART 2201C Two-Dimensional Design 3
ART 2203C Three-Dimensional Design 3
The following are recommended Introductory Media courses:

6
ART 2500C Painting I - Fundamentals  
ART 2701C Fundamentals of Sculpture  

Total Hours   24
Arts, Fine, BFA, Art
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ARH 2050 Western Survey I: Prehistory to the Medieval Period 3
ARH 2051 Western Survey II: Renaissance to Contemporary 3
ART 1300C Drawing I - Fundamentals 3
ART 1301C Drawing II - Fundamentals 3
ART 2201C Two-Dimensional Design 3
ART 2203C Three-Dimensional Design 3
ART 2500C Painting I - Fundamentals 3
ART 2701C Fundamentals of Sculpture 3

Total Hours   21
Arts, Fine, BFA, Graphic Design
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ART 1300C Drawing I - Fundamentals 3
ART 2201C Two-Dimensional Design 3
ART 2203C Three-Dimensional Design 3
ARH 2051 Western Survey II: Renaissance to Contemporary 3
GRA 2111C Introduction to Graphic Design
DIG 2000C Introduction to Applications in Digital Design 3
GRA 2208C Typography

Communication Programs

The following Communication programs share common prerequisites:

  • Communication
  • Advertising, Public Relations, and Social Media
  • Digital Storytelling and Journalism
Total Hours   18
Communication, B.A.
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
1000/2000-level courses outside major and beyond the 36 sh of General Education 18

English, B.A. Programs

The following English, B.A. programs share identical common prerequisites:

  • Literature
  • Writing
Total Hours   6
English, B.A.
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Choose one of the following options: 6
Option 1
ENC 1101 English Composition I  
ENC 1102 English Composition II  
Option 2
Six semester hours of English coursework in which the student is required to demonstrate college-level English skills through multiple assignments.   

Total Hours   18
History, B.A.
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
AMH 2010 United States to 1877 3
AMH 2020 United States Since 1877 3
EUH 1000 Western Perspectives I 3
EUH 1001 Western Perspectives II 3
HIS 2050 Explore Gender and Diversity 3

Total Hours   23-24
Maritime Studies, B.A.
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ANT 1138 Introduction to Maritime Studies 1
ANT 2000 Introduction to Anthropology 3
BSC 2311+L Introduction to Oceanography and Marine Biology (+Lab) 4
INR 2002 International Politics 3
STA 2023 Elements of Satistics 3
Choose an option:

6
EUH 1000+
EUH 1001
Western Perspectives I+
Western Perspectives II
 
AMH 2010+
AMH 2020
United States to 1877+
United States Since 1877
 
Choose one:

3-4
EVR 2001 Introduction to Environmental Science  
GLY 2010+L Physical Geology (+Lab)  

Music Programs

Total Hours   24-28
Music Education, BME
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
MUT 1111 Freshman Theory 3
MUT 1271L Freshman Theory Lab 1
MUT 1112 Freshman Theory II 3
MUT 1272L Freshman Theory II Lab 1
MUT 2116 Sophomore Theory
MUT 2276L Sophomore Theory I Lab
MUT 2117 Sophomore Theory II
MUT 2277L Sophomore Theory II Lab 1
MUN XXXX Ensemble (1 sh for 4 semesters) 4
MVx 131X Freshman Applied Music*  2-4
MVx 232X Sophomore Applied Music* 2-4
A passing grade of the FLDOE General Knowledge Exam is required prior to advancement.  

*Only 2 sh required by statewide common prerequisites.

Total Hours   30
Music and an Outside Field, B.A.
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
MUT 1111 Freshman Theory 3
MUT 1271L Freshman Theory Lab 1
MUT 1112 Freshman Theory II 3
MUT 1272L Freshman Theory II Lab 1
MUT 2116 Sophomore Theory
MUT 2276L Sophomore Theory I Lab
MUT 2117 Sophomore Theory II
MUT 2277L Sophomore Theory II Lab 1
MUN XXXX Ensemble 4
MVx 131X Freshman Applied Music  4
MVx 232X Sophomore Applied Music 4
MUH 2513 Music in World Cultures 2
Total Hours   32
Music Performance, B.M.
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
MUN XXXX Ensemble (1 sh for 4 semesters) 4
MUT 1111 Freshman Theory 3
MUT 1271L Freshman Theory Lab 1
MUT 1112 Freshman Theory II 3
MUT 1272L Freshman Theory II Lab 1
MUT 2116 Sophomore Theory
MUT 2276L Sophomore Theory I Lab
MUT 2117 Sophomore Theory II
MUT 2277L Sophomore Theory II Lab 1
MVx 131X Freshman Applied Music*  6
MVx 232X Sophomore Applied Music* 6

*Only 2 sh required by statewide common prerequisites.


Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary, Children and Society

Total Hours   6
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences: Children and Society
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Two introductory courses (6 sh) in social science, and it is recommended that students take 1000/2000 level courses required in their chosen specializations. 6

Political Science Programs

The following Political Science programs share common prerequisites:

  • Political Science, B.A.
  • Political Science, B.A., Pre-Law
Total Hours   6
Political Science Programs
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Two introductory courses (6 sh) in Political Science with a POS, INR or CPO prefix. 6

Theatre Programs

The following Theatre programs share identical common prerequisites:

  • Theatre, BA
  • Theatre, Fine Arts, BFA, Acting
  • Theatre, Fine Arts, BFA, Design and Technology
Total Hours   21-23
Theatre Programs
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
THE 2000 Theatre Appreciation 3
THE 2300 Survey of Dramatic Literature 3
THE 2925 Play Production 1
TPA 2200+L Technical Theatre (+Lab) 4
THE, TPA, TPP prefix lower-division electives 9
Choose one of the following: 1-3
TPP 2110 Acting I  
TPP 2190 Rehearsal and Performance  
Total Hours   21-23
Theatre, BFA, Musical Theatre
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
THE 2000 Theatre Appreciation 3
THE, TPA, TPP prefix lower-division electives 9
THE 2300 Survey of Dramatic Literature 3
THE 2925 Play Production 1
TPA 2200+L Technical Theatre (+Lab) 4
Choose one of the following: 1-3
TPP 2100 Acting for Non-majors  
TPP 2190 Rehearsal and Performance