Division Policies and Requirements

1. Candidates for graduation in Humanities must have earned a minimum of 120 credits. Of the 120, a maximum of 12 credits may be earned in other programs of the University (e.g., Education) or in courses offered for the convenience of students with particular professional goals (e.g., Chemistry for Nursing).
2. The final 30 credits MUST be earned at Johnstown.
3. Degree candidates must have a quality point average of 2.00 (C average) or higher in all work at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown or at the University's other campuses.
4. The courses required for a major must be completed with a minimum quality point average of 2.00.
5. Completion of no fewer than 12 credits in a related area is required in certain major programs. Consultation with an advisor will determine a student's responsibility in this matter. A related area must be approved by a student's major advisor.
6. A satisfactory level of competence in English Composition must be demonstrated by the successful completion of English Composition 0005 or Freshman Writing Seminar, and English Composition 0006.
7. A student may earn no more than two credits in Physical Education per term, to a maximum of eight during his or her entire scholastic career at UPJ. Only the first four Physical Education credits are counted as being in Arts and Sciences; any additional credits are considered as non-Arts and Sciences.
8. Majors in Humanities may not elect the H/S/U option for courses in their major.
9. All students must complete the distribution-of-studies (DOS) requirements in addition to major requirements by earning at least 12 credits in each of the three divisions of Arts and Sciences: the Humanities, the Social Sciences, and the Natural Sciences. The 12 credits in each division must be distributed in the following manner:

1. Each major must take courses in four prescribed areas common to all Humanities degrees:
   A. Foreign Language and/or Literature: All students must:
       1. demonstrate competency through the intermediate level in one foreign language by either course work or placement exam or
       2. complete three foreign literature courses in the original or in translation
   B. At least one course in Fine Arts or Music or English Literature 0085
   C. At least one course in Philosophy
   D. At least one course in Communication
2. At least half of the courses in Humanities must be upper-division level courses (1000 series).

     These degree requirements apply to students who will complete degrees in Humanities at Johnstown. Students who plan to relocate to other schools of the University should be guided by the requirements set forth in the appropriate University Catalog.

Humanities Internships
   Students majoring in the division are encouraged to serve a three- to six-credit internship. This experience is designed to provide students with field experience in their chosen major. Admission requires that the student seek permission from department chairperson.

Academic Minor
   In addition to an academic major, a student may elect to pursue a minor in another academic discipline. The specific requirements for each minor are established by the individual academic disciplines. However, all minors require the completion of a minimum of 18 credits of course work, at least 12 credits of which must be in upper-level courses.

Program Requirements

American Studies
Bachelor of Arts Degree

      The major in American Studies provides a structure for highly individualized interdisciplinary study. The major is designed for those students who wish to pursue areas of interest for which no established program exists in the Humanities area.
       American Studies majors will follow existing guidelines for all self-designed majors at UPJ, together with those specifically formulated by faculty on the American Studies committee.
       These entail that they seek the assistance of three suitable faculty advisors in developing a detailed proposal, including a list of prospective courses to be submitted to the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs for approval. While individual self-designs will vary greatly, each must conform to the following structure:

1. Readings in American Studies (6-9 credits)
2. Major Areas of Study (approximately 40 credits)
   This segment would include introductory and advanced course work in at least three principal disciplines.
   (Note: Even though the American Studies major leads to a Humanities degree, the student may do most of his or her course work in another division. For example, a student may concentrate his or her studies in History, Sociology, and Literature; or in History, Philosophy, and Literature.)
3. Research Project (6-15 credits)

       Finally, it is possible for a student who begins early and selects courses carefully to design a major in American Studies and at the same time fulfill requirements for at least some conventional majors. Whether or not this is possible in a given case depends upon a variety of factors. The student interested in exploring such possibilities should seek faculty advice early in his or her undergraduate career.

Faculty: Merrily Swoboda, Ellen Hoffman. Adjunct Faculty: James Kane, Susan Kane, SusanWieczorek.

     The Communication major is required to earn a minimum of 30 credits in the communication area and 6 credits of performance-based (writing and speaking skills) courses in Journalism, Writing, and/or Theatre. The major is also required to earn 15 credits in disciplines related to communication and to the student's post-graduate and career interests. Course requirements:

1. All of the following: Communication 0030, 0052, 0083, 0320, 1124, 1128, 1138, 1140
2. At least one of the following: Communication 1134, 1137
3. At least one of the following: Communication 1132, 1139
4. At least one of the following: Communication 0500, 1107, 1136, 1141, 1234, 1733
5. Two performance-based courses selected from the following: Journalism 0053, 1132, 1133, 1134, 1135, 1138; English Writing 0051, 0052, 0401; Theatre 1500, 1502, 1503
6. Students will construct a related area, in consultation with their advisor, consisting of 15 credits in disciplines related to communication.

English Literature
Bachelor of Arts Degree

Faculty: Charles Clifton, Gladys Clifton, Catherine Cox, Charles Darr, Patty Derrick, Joseph Dewey, Carroll Grimes, Catherine Kloss, Michele Mock, Sandra Patterson-Randles, James Scofield, Richard Strojan, Kamal Verma, David Ward, Jerry Wemple

1. Each student who elects English Literature as an area of concentration must complete at least 36 credits in English, which must include the following courses:
   A. English Literature 0055, 0056, 0571, 1116, 0581
   B. One seminar at the 1900 level
   C. At least two period courses from the following list:
        English Literature 1106, 1111, 1120, 1130, 1171, 1211, 1182
   D. In addition, the student must complete either English Literature 1021 or any writing course (e.g., English Writing 0051, 0052, 0401)
2. At least 18 credits must be earned in a related field chosen in consultation with the advisor.

Fine Arts/Studio Arts

    The program in Fine Arts includes course work in African, Baroque, and Modern Art, as well as studio art courses in design, drawing, and painting.

Foreign Language

Faculty: Frederick Fornoff, Ronald Reinbold, Denis Robitaille

     The Foreign Language program offers students the opportunity to develop language proficiency at the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels in French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Elementary and intermediate courses in Greek and Latin are also offered. Students can obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with a concentration in Foreign Language and Literature, and often utilize their language training within the International Studies program and in preparation for approved study abroad programs or for graduate study.

Humanities
Bachelor of Arts Degree

     Four options are available to students in the program leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Humanities:

1. Concentration in World Literature in Translation:
   A. At least 15 credits in English Literature, including English Literature 1605, 1606
   B. At least 15 credits in foreign literature in translation
   C. At least 24 credits in other Division of Humanities courses chosen with advisor
2. Concentration in Language and Literature:
   A. At least 15 credits in a foreign language beyond the elementary level
   B. At least 15 credits in literature and civilization courses in the same language
   C. At least 24 credits in other Division of Humanities courses chosen with advisor
3. Concentration in Philosophy and Literature:
   A. At least 15 credits in Philosophy beyond Philosophy 0209, 0213
   B. At least 15 credits in English Literature or foreign literature in translation
   C. At least 24 credits in other Division of Humanities courses chosen with advisor
4. Concentration in Thematic Cluster:
   A. At least 24 credits in Humanities clustered around a theme. (Students selecting this option must have the proposed theme approved by the Chair of the Division of Humanities.)
   B. At least 30 credits in courses offered by the Division of Humanities; the courses used to meet this requirement are chosen in consultation with an advisor.

Journalism
Bachelor of Arts Degree

Faculty: Leland Wood. Adjunct Faculty: George Fattman, Helen Golubic, Roger Kerekes, Mary Zallar.

     Students in Journalism must earn at least 24 credits in journalism, nine credits in optional courses, six credits in internships, nine credits in literature courses, and 15 credits in a related field.

1. Required Journalism Courses (24 credits)
   Journalism 0053, 1132, 1134, 1136, 1137, 1138, 1140, and 1171
2. Optional Journalism or Related Courses (9 credits)
   A. Journalism 1133, 1135, 1144, 1145, 1146, and 1147
   B. Communication 1132 and 1139
   C. English Writing 0051, 0052, 0401, 0521, 0531, 1101, 1051, 1096, 1130, 1211
3. Internships/Journalism 1173A (3 credits)
   1173B (6 credits),
   1173C (9 credits), and 1173D (12 credits).
   (Note: A maximum of 12 credits are counted towards graduation; any beyond the required 6 are counted as electives.)
4. Literature Courses (9 credits)
5. Related Field (15 credits) Selected in consultation with advisor
6. Divisional Requirements

1. Prerequisites for all Theatre majors:
   Theatre 0027, 1502, 0811, 0812
2. History/Literature required for all Theatre majors:
   Select two courses from the following:
         Theatre 1765; English Literature 0311, 0581, 1133, 1371, 1420, 1670.
3. Specialization:
   A. Design/Technical Theatre required courses:
         Theatre 1027, 0028, 0841 and two electives from Theatre 1028, 1635, 1902, 1903
   B. Acting/Directing Theatre required courses:
         Theatre 1503, 1510, 1500, 0053; and one elective from: Communication 0052; Theatre 1504, 1505, 1902, 1903
4. Practicum courses required of all Theatre majors:
   3-6 credit hours from Theatre 1541, 1542
5. Related area: Students will elect 12 credits in a specific department or in an area of interest in consultation with faculty advisor.

1. Required Courses in Writing
   1. English Writing 0051 or 0052; English Writing 0401, 0521, and 0531
   2. At least 12 additional Writing credits beyond those listed above in A
2. Required Courses in English and American Literature:
   1. English Literature 0055, 0056, 0571
   2. Two additional English and / or American Literature courses
3. At least 18 credits must be earned in a related field in consultation with faculty advisor

Program Emphasis in Creative Writing

1. Required Courses in Writing
   1. English Writing 0051 or 0052; English Writine 0401, 0521, and 0531
   2. At least 12 additional Writing credits beyond those listed above in A.
2. Required Courses in English and American Literature:
   1. English Literature 0055, 0056, 0571
   2. Two additional English and/or American Literature courses
3. At least 18 credits must be earned in a related field in consultation with faculty advisor.