Humanities

Within Loyola's College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), each Humanities department offers academic major programs and academic minor programs.  

Academic major programs in the Humanities include:

Academic minor programs in the Humanities include:  

English

The Department of English offers a diverse curriculum in literature, critical theory, film history, creative writing, nonfiction and professional writing, digital media, linguistics, and rhetoric. Students receive a strong foundation in classical and contemporary works, with writing style and skills emphasized in every course. A list of English faculty and staff can be viewed on the department website.

Academic Programs

Students pursuing a major in English can choose from several different concentrations. Two concentrations participate in Loyola’s Teacher Education track. The department also partners with the University Honors Program to deliver Honors versions of some programs. Available English major programs for 2020-2021 include:

Detailed curriculum for each program is listed below. Students in other major programs can pursue an academic minor in English. 

English major - Film & Digital Media concentration (ENGM)

The Bachelor of Arts, English major with a concentration in Film & Digital media is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, English major and concentration requirements, adjunct courses in language, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the English department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair. 

  • Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
    • Loyola Core: 39 crs
    • English major: 36 crs
    • Adjunct - Languages: 6 crs
    • General Electives: 39 crs
  • Loyola Core: All English majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include replacing ENGL T122 Critical Reading & Writing with ENGL A205 Writing About Texts for the Composition requirement and completing the 3 crs Writing About Literature requirement in the major curriculum.

    The ENGL A205 Writing About Texts course is a requirement for all incoming English majors. AP composition credit will be attributed to General Electives for this program. Transfer students with an eligible Composition 2 equivalent are exempt from this requirement, as are Loyola students who change majors to English after completion of ENGL T122 Critical Reading & Writing. 
    • Film & Digital Media concentration courses: English majors pursuing a Film & Digital Media concentration complete 18 crs of concentration courses. These courses include: 
    • English major electives: English majors pursuing a Film & Digital Media concentration complete 9 crs of English major electives in consultation with a department advisor. Major electives include at least 6 crs in Literature designated courses, and 3 crs of a course designated either Literature or Writing. 
    • Adjunct courses - Language requirement: English majors are required to complete 6 crs of language credit, up to the 201 level of proficiency. This requirement can be satisfied with courses in spoken languages like French or Spanish, or in classical languages like Greek or Latin. Students will complete a placement activity to begin the language sequence. Students who initially place into the 201 level of proficiency will have a modified language requirement of only 3 crs, with the additional 3 crs attributed to General Electives.  
    • General Electives: English majors are required to complete 39 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Arts program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.

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    English major - Literature concentration (ENGL)

    The Bachelor of Arts, English major with a concentration in Literature is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, English major and concentration requirements, adjunct courses in language, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the English department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair. 

    • Overview of requirements: 120 crs required for completion
      • Loyola Core: 39 crs
      • English major: 36 crs
      • Adjunct - Languages: 6 crs
      • General Electives: 39 crs
    • Loyola Core: All English majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 credit hours (crs) in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include replacing ENGL T122 Critical Reading & Writing with ENGL A205 Writing About Texts for the Composition requirement and completing the 3 crs Writing About Literature requirement in the major curriculum. 

      The ENGL A205 Writing About Texts course is a requirement for all incoming English majors. AP composition credit will be attributed to General Electives for this program. Transfer students with an eligible Composition 2 equivalent are exempt from this requirement, as are Loyola students who change majors to English after completion of ENGL T122 Critical Reading & Writing. 
    • Literature concentration courses: English majors pursuing a Literature concentration complete 12 crs of concentration courses. All of these courses must be taken at the 300 or 400 levels. These courses include: 
      • One course (3 crs) in a designated American Literature focus
      • One course (3 crs) in a designated British pre-1800 Literature focus
      • Two courses (3 crs) in any designated Literature focus
    • English major electives: English majors pursuing a Literature concentration complete 15 crs of English major electives in consultation with a department advisor. Major electives include at least 3 crs of a course designated either Film & Digital Media or Writing, and an additional 12 crs of any English major courses.  
    • Adjunct courses - Language requirement: English majors are required to complete 6 crs of language credit, up to the 201 level of proficiency. This requirement can be satisfied with courses in spoken languages like French or Spanish, or in classical languages like Greek or Latin. Students will complete a placement activity to begin the language sequence. Students who initially place into the 201 level of proficiency will have a modified language requirement of only 3 crs, with the additional 3 crs attributed to General Electives.  
    • General Electives: English majors are required to complete 39 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Arts program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major, an academic minor, or the Teacher Education track, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.

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    English major - Writing concentration (ENGW)

    The Bachelor of Arts, English major with a concentration in Writing is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, English major and concentration requirements, adjunct courses in language, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the English department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair. 

    • Overview of requirements: 120 crs required for completion
      • Loyola Core: 39 crs
      • English major: 36 crs
      • Adjunct - Languages: 6 crs
      • General Electives: 39 crs
    • Loyola Core: All English majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 credit hours (crs) in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include replacing ENGL T122 Critical Reading & Writing with ENGL A205 Writing About Texts for the Composition requirement and completing the 3 crs Writing About Literature requirement in the major curriculum. 

      The ENGL A205 Writing About Texts course is a requirement for all incoming English majors. AP composition credit will be attributed to General Electives for this program. Transfer students with an eligible Composition 2 equivalent are exempt from this requirement, as are Loyola students who change majors to English after completion of ENGL T122 Critical Reading & Writing. 
    • Writing concentration courses: English majors pursuing a Writing concentration complete 18 crs of concentration courses designated eligible for the Writing focus.  
    • English major electives: English majors pursuing a Writing concentration complete 9 crs of English major electives in consultation with a department advisor. Major electives include at least 3 crs of a course designated either Film & Digital Media or Literature, and an additional 6 crs of any English courses designated Literature.  
    • Adjunct courses - Language requirement: English majors are required to complete 6 crs of language credit, up to the 201 level of proficiency. This requirement can be satisfied with courses in spoken languages like French or Spanish, or in classical languages like Greek or Latin. Students will complete a placement activity to begin the language sequence. Students who initially place into the 201 level of proficiency will have a modified language requirement of only 3 crs, with the additional 3 crs attributed to General Electives.  
    • General Electives: English majors are required to complete 39 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Arts program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major, an academic minor, or the Teacher Education track, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.

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    English programs - Teacher Education Track

    The Teacher Education track program is available to students in the English major - Literature concentration and the English major - Writing concentration. Students selecting the Teacher Education track will complete their respective program curriculum described above with itemized changes that include a specific Social Sciences requirement in the Loyola Core, a modified Adjunct requirement in Language, and a set of approved Teacher Education courses completed within the General Electives area.

    • Modifications to Adjunct - Language requirement: English majors pursuing the Teacher Education track program are required to complete 3 crs of language credit, up to the 201 level of proficiency. This requirement can be satisfied with courses in spoken languages like French or Spanish, or in classical languages like Greek or Latin. 
    • Remaining General Electives: English majors pursuing the Teacher Education track are required to complete 9 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Arts program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, Adjunct, or Teacher Education Track curriculums.

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    English programs - University Honors Program

    Participation in the University Honors Program is available to any eligible student pursuing an English major. Students who meet Honors Program admission requirements can complete their preferred English program with the Honors Curriculum taking the place of the Loyola Core and satisfying an English major elective with ENGL H492 English Honors Thesis. The Honors Curriculum also impacts the number of credits required in the General Elective area. The following Degree Program Course Listings (DPCL) serve as helpful checklists of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor and the Honors Program Director to plan your schedule. 

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    English Minor

    Loyola students who are not already English majors can add an English minor to their curriculum. Curriculum for English minors require 18 credit hours taken as part of or in addition to the General Electives area of a student’s undergraduate program, but courses used to satisfy requirements in an academic major cannot also be used to satisfy requirements in an English minor program. Successful completion of an academic minor requires a 2.0 GPA or higher for all courses.

    The English Department offers the following academic minor programs: 

    • English minor: Students complete 18 credit hours of English coursework with a 2.0 GPA. 
      • One ENGL N200 Writing About Literature designated course (3 crs).
      • Five ENGL courses (15 crs) designated as Literature or Writing courses. At least 3 courses (9 crs) must be ENGL A-level courses. 
      • Neither ENGL T122 nor ENGL A205 can count towards this academic minor.
      • English Minor Tracking Sheet: The tracking sheet serves as a helpful checklist of courses for the minor. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to help schedule your coursework.

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      History

      The Department of History provides an integral part of the university’s liberal arts program. The study of history seeks to free the mind from common prejudices and faulty intellectual assumptions through a broad-based study of the human past. Students become familiar with the principal forces of change and adaptation that have marked humanity’s cultural, social, political and economic development. A list of History faculty and staff can be viewed on the department website. 

      Academic Programs

      Students pursuing a major in History can choose from several different concentrations. One concentration participates in Loyola’s Teacher Education track. The department also partners with the University Honors Program to deliver Honors versions of some programs. Students in other major programs can pursue an academic minor in History.

      Available History programs for 2020-2021 include:

      Detailed curriculum for each program is listed below. 

      History major (HIST)

      The Bachelor of Arts, History major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, History major requirements, adjunct courses in language, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major requirements must be completed with courses from the History department or approved transfer courses unless an exception is allowed by the Department chair. 

      • Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
        • Loyola Core: 39 crs
        • History major: 36 crs
        • Adjunct - Languages: 6 crs
        • General Electives: 39 crs
      • History major electives: History majors complete 18 crs of History major electives in consultation with a department advisor. At least one of the following courses must be taken to cover a pre-modern (before 1650 CE) era. Major elective requirements must include coursework from the following areas:
        • European history elective - 3 crs
        • Non US or European history electives - 6 crs
        • Any history electives - 9 crs  
      • Departmental Honors: an “Honors in History” transcript designation is available to History majors who meet GPA criteria and complete a departmental thesis or project.  Eligible students must carry a minimum 3.3 Loyola cumulative GPA alongside a 3.5 GPA in the major. The coursework required for the designation consists of original research leading to the writing of a thesis or the creation of a project, under the supervision of a faculty mentor during the two semesters prior to graduation. Required courses can be taken as part of major electives or general electives, and include: 
      • Internships are graded pass/fail (P/F). Only 3 crs of Internship credit can be applied to History program major elective coursework.
         
      • Courses used for a History program major cannot also be used in an academic minor program. Non-major courses will be applied to academic minor programs as appropriate. 
          
      • Adjunct courses - Language requirement: History majors are required to complete 6 crs of language credit, up to the 201 level of proficiency. This requirement can be satisfied with courses in spoken languages like French or Spanish, or in classical languages like Greek or Latin. Students will complete a placement activity to begin the language sequence. Students who initially place into the 201 level of proficiency will have a modified language requirement of only 3 crs, with the additional 3 crs attributed to General Electives.  
         
      • General Elective courses: History majors are required to complete 39 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Arts program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
         
      • HIST Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule. 

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      History major - International Studies concentration (HSIS)

      The Bachelor of Arts, History major with a concentration in International Studies is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, History major and concentration requirements, adjunct courses in language, adjunct international electives, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major requirements must be completed with courses from the History department or approved transfer courses unless an exception is allowed by the Department chair. 

      • Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
        • Loyola Core: 39 crs
        • History major & concentration: 41 crs
        • Adjunct - Languages: 3 crs at the 201 level
        • Adjunct - International: 6 crs
        • General Electives: 31 crs
           
      • Loyola Core: All History majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 credit hours in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include specific completion of HIST T122 Global History 1 for the History 1 requirement, and completing the 3 crs History 2 requirement in the major curriculum. The grade achieved for the History 1 requirement will be included in major GPA calculations. 
         
      • History major core courses & requirements: History majors complete 21 crs of major core courses. These requirements include:
      • International Studies courses: History majors in the International Studies concentration complete 11 crs of History major electives in consultation with a department advisor. At least one of the following courses must be taken to cover a pre-modern (before 1650 CE) era. Major elective requirements must include coursework from the following areas:
        • International history electives - 6 crs. These courses can not be from your world regional concentration. 
        • Global Comparative history elective - 3 crs 
        • HIST A480 Capstone - 2 crs
           
      • International Studies - Regional Concentration Area courses: History majors in the International Studies concentration must focus on a specific world region and complete 9 crs of the course options in consultation with their advisors. Regional Concentration Areas and eligible courses include: 
         
      • Departmental Honors: an “Honors in History” transcript designation is available to History majors who meet GPA criteria and complete a departmental thesis or project.  Eligible students must carry a minimum 3.3 Loyola cumulative GPA alongside a 3.5 GPA in the major. The coursework required for the designation consists of original research leading to the writing of a thesis or the creation of a project, under the supervision of a faculty mentor during the two semesters prior to graduation. Required courses can be taken as part of major electives or general electives, and include: 
      • Internships are graded pass/fail (P/F). Only 3 crs of Internship credit can be applied to History program major elective coursework.
         
      • Courses used for a History program major cannot also be used in an academic minor program. Non-major courses will be applied to academic minor programs as appropriate. 
          
      • Adjunct courses - Language requirement: History majors in the International Studies concentration are required to complete 3 crs of language credit at the 201 level of proficiency. This requirement can be satisfied with courses in spoken languages like French or Spanish, or in classical languages like Greek or Latin. Students will complete a placement activity to begin the language sequence. Placement will determine how many language courses must be taken as prerequisite to the 201 level, and all prerequisite language credits will be applied to the general electives area.
         
      • Adjunct courses - International electives: History majors in the International Studies concentration are required to complete 6 crs of non-history coursework designated international in consultation with their department academic advisor.   
         
      • General Elective courses: History majors are required to complete 31 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Arts program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
         
      • HSIS Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule. 

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      History major - Pre-Law concentration (HSPL)

      The Bachelor of Arts, History major with a Pre-Law concentration is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, History major requirements that include Legal Studies courses, adjunct courses in language, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major requirements must be completed with courses from the History department or approved transfer courses unless an exception is allowed by the Department chair. 

      • Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
        • Loyola Core: 39 crs
        • History major: 36 crs
        • Adjunct - Languages: 6 crs
        • General Electives: 39 crs
           
      • Loyola Core: All History majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 credit hours in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include specific completion of HIST T122 Global History 1 for the History 1 requirement, and completing the 3 crs History 2 requirement in the major curriculum. The grade achieved for the History 1 requirement will be included in major GPA calculations.
         
      • History major core courses & requirements: History majors complete 18 crs of major core courses. These requirements include:
      • History major electives: History majors complete 18 crs of History major electives in consultation with a department advisor. At least one of the following courses must be taken to cover a pre-modern (before 1650 CE) era. Major elective requirements must include coursework from the following areas. Legal history electives must be from two different geographical regions. 
      • Departmental Honors: an “Honors in History” transcript designation is available to History majors who meet GPA criteria and complete a departmental thesis or project.  Eligible students must carry a minimum 3.3 Loyola cumulative GPA alongside a 3.5 GPA in the major. The coursework required for the designation consists of original research leading to the writing of a thesis or the creation of a project, under the supervision of a faculty mentor during the two semesters prior to graduation. Required courses can be taken as part of major electives or general electives, and include: 
      • Internships are graded pass/fail (P/F). Only 3 crs of Internship credit can be applied to History program major elective coursework.
         
      • Courses used for a History program major cannot also be used in an academic minor program. Non-major courses will be applied to academic minor programs as appropriate.
           
      • Adjunct courses - Language requirement: History majors are required to complete 6 crs of language credit, up to the 201 level of proficiency. This requirement can be satisfied with courses in spoken languages like French or Spanish, or in classical languages like Greek or Latin. Students will complete a placement activity to begin the language sequence. Students who initially place into the 201 level of proficiency will have a modified language requirement of only 3 crs, with the additional 3 crs attributed to General Electives.
         
      • General Elective courses: History majors are required to complete 39 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Arts program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
         
      • HSPL Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule. 

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      History programs - Teacher Education Track (Social Studies)

      The Teacher Education track program is available to students in the History major. Students selecting the Teacher Education track will complete their respective program curriculum described above with itemized changes that include a specific Social Sciences requirement in the Loyola Core, modifications to the adjunct Language requirement, and a set of approved Teacher Education courses completed within the General Electives area.

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      History programs - University Honors Program

      Participation in the University Honors Program is available to any eligible student pursuing a History major. Students who meet Honors Program admission requirements can complete their preferred History program with the Honors Curriculum taking the place of the Loyola Core. The 4 credit hour History Thesis sequence HIST A498 will be used to satisfy the Honors Thesis requirement. The Thesis requirement will add requirements to students completing the History - Teacher Education Track program, for a total of 124 credit hours to complete the degree. The following Degree Program Course Listings (DPCL) serve as helpful checklists of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor and the Honors Program Director to plan your schedule. 

      History Minor Programs

      Loyola students who are not already History majors can add a History minor to their curriculum. Curriculum for History minors require 21 credit hours taken as part of or in addition to the General Electives area of a student’s undergraduate program, but courses used to satisfy requirements in an academic major cannot also be used to satisfy requirements in a History minor program. Successful completion of an academic minor requires a 2.0 GPA or higher for all courses.

      The History Department offers the following academic minor programs: 

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      Languages & Cultures

      The Department of Languages & Cultures recognizes that foreign language education is an indispensable part of the development of the individual in the Jesuit tradition. Through the study of culture, the knowledge and appreciation of other languages and literatures is at the heart of the program. The department’s mission is to encourage and challenge Loyola students to reach a level of competency in a language other than their own, thus broadening their world view and allowing them to clearly and openly exchange ideas and opinions with people of other cultures.. A list of Languages & Cultures Faculty and Staff can be viewed on the department website.

      Academic Programs

      Students pursuing a Languages & Cultures major can choose from several different concentrations. Three concentrations participate in Loyola’s Teacher Education track. The department also partners with the University Honors Program to deliver Honors versions of each program. Available Languages & Cultures major programs for 2020-2021 include:

      Detailed curriculum for each program is listed below. Students in other major programs can participate in academic minors offered by Languages & Cultures. 

      Classical Studies major (CLST)

      The Bachelor of Arts, Classical Studies major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Classical Studies major and Language Foundation requirements, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. 

      • Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
        • Loyola Core: 39 crs
        • Classical Studies Major: 31 crs - includes language requirements
        • General Electives: 50 crs
      • Loyola Core: All Classical Studies majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include completing the 3 crs Writing About Literature requirement in the major curriculum. 
      • Classical Studies Culture Foundation - students choose 6 crs of CLHU courses in consultation with their advisor. 
         
      • Classical Studies Literature Foundation - students choose 6 crs of CLHU courses in consultation with their advisor. 
         
      • Classical Studies Major Electives - students choose 12 crs from the following areas of courses in consultation with their major advisor.  Students intending to seek admission to graduate school in Classical Studies are encouraged to take Latin and/or Greek through the 300 level as part of their major coursework. 
        • LATN
        • GREK 
        • CLHU 
           
      • Languages & Cultures Capstone - students take CLHU A480 Capstone for 1 cr
         
      • General Electives: Classical Studies majors are required to complete 50 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Arts program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core or Major curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
      • CLST Degree Program Course Listing: The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule. 

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      Classical Studies major - Latin Language & Teacher Education Track (LATC)

      The Teacher Education track program is available to students in the Classical Studies major who focus on the Latin language. Students selecting the Teacher Education track will complete their respective program curriculum described above with itemized changes that include a specific Social Sciences requirement in the Loyola Core, a set of specific language requirements within the major, and a set of approved Teacher Education courses completed within the General Electives area.

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      Languages & Cultures major - French concentration (MLCF)

      The Bachelor of Arts, Languages & Cultures major with a French concentration is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Languages & Cultures - French concentration requirements, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. 

      • Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
        • Loyola Core: 39 crs
        • French concentration: 31 crs - includes language requirements
        • General Electives: 50 crs
      • Loyola Core: All Languages & Cultures - French concentration majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include completing the 3 crs Creative Arts & Cultures requirement in the major curriculum. 
      • French Language Foundation - students complete a 6 crs sequence:  
        • FREN A200 Second Year French 1
        • FREN A201 Second Year French 2

          Please note the major coursework begins at the FREN A200 level. Any pre-requisite language coursework will be allocated to the general electives section. Because completion of the major requires 31 credit hours, language foundation exemptions awarded due to placement at or above the FREN A200 level will add major electives from the course options listed in that section.
      • French Culture, Language, or Literature courses:
        • Students complete 21 crs at the FREN A300 or A400 level. 
        • Students complete 3 crs of additional FREN A300 or A400 level coursework or a Thesis project of a combined 3 crs (2 + 1)
      • Languages & Cultures Capstone - Students take FREN A480 Capstone for 1 cr
      • General Electives: Languages & Cultures - French concentration majors are required to complete 50 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Arts program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core or Major curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
      • MLCF Degree Program Course Listing: The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule. 

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      Languages & Cultures major - French Language & Teacher Education Track (FRNT)

      The Teacher Education track program is available to students in the Languages & Cultures major who focus on the French language. Students selecting the Teacher Education track will complete their respective program curriculum described above with itemized changes that include a specific Social Sciences requirement in the Loyola Core and a set of approved Teacher Education courses completed within the General Electives area.

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      Latin American Studies major (MLCL)

      The Bachelor of Arts, Latin American Studies major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Latin American Studies major and Language Foundation requirements, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. 

      • Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
        • Loyola Core: 39 crs
        • Latin American Studies Major: 31 crs - includes language requirements
        • General Electives: 50 crs
      • Loyola Core: All Classical Studies majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include completing the 3 crs Creative Arts & Cultures requirement in the major curriculum. 
      • General Electives: Latin American Studies majors are required to complete 50 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Arts program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core or Major curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
      • MLCL Degree Program Course Listing: The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule. 

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      Languages & Cultures major - Spanish concentration (MLCS)

      The Bachelor of Arts, Languages & Cultures major with a Spanish concentration is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Languages & Cultures - Spanish concentration requirements, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. 

      • Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
        • Loyola Core: 39 crs
        • Spanish concentration: 31 crs - includes language requirements
        • General Electives: 50 crs
      • Loyola Core: All Languages & Cultures - Spanish concentration majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include completing the 3 crs Creative Arts & Cultures requirement in the major curriculum. 
      • Spanish Language Foundation - students complete a 6 crs sequence:  
        • SPAN A200 Second Year Spanish 1
        • SPAN A201 Second Year Spanish 2

          Please note the major coursework begins at the SPAN A200 level. Any pre-requisite language coursework will be allocated to the general electives section. Because completion of the major requires 31 credit hours, language foundation exemptions awarded due to placement above the SPAN A200 level will add major electives from the course options listed in that section.
      • Spanish Culture, Language, or Literature courses:
        • Students complete 21 crs at the SPAN A300 or A400 level. 
        • Students complete 3 crs of additional SPAN A300 or A400 level coursework or a Thesis project of a combined 3 crs (2 + 1)
      • General Electives: Languages & Cultures - Spanish concentration majors are required to complete 50 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Arts program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core or Major curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
      • MLCS Degree Program Course Listing: The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule. 

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      Languages & Cultures major - Spanish Language & Teacher Education Track (SPNT)

      The Teacher Education track program is available to students in the Languages & Cultures major who focus on the Spanish language. Students selecting the Teacher Education track will complete their respective program curriculum described above with itemized changes that include a specific Social Sciences requirement in the Loyola Core and a set of approved Teacher Education courses completed within the General Electives area.

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      Languages & Cultures programs - University Honors Program

      Participation in the University Honors Program is available to any eligible student pursuing a Languages & Cultures major. Students who meet Honors Program admission requirements can complete their preferred program with the Honors Curriculum taking the place of the Loyola Core and a thesis being completed within the program. The following Degree Program Course Listings (DPCL) serve as helpful checklists of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor and the Honors Program Director to plan your schedule. 

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      Languages & Cultures Minor Programs

      Loyola students can add a Languages & Cultures minor to their curriculum. Curriculum for Languages & Cultures minors require 18 credit hours taken as part of or in addition to the General Electives area of a student’s undergraduate program, but courses used to satisfy requirements in an academic major cannot also be used to satisfy requirements in a Languages & Cultures minor program. Successful completion of an academic minor requires a 2.0 GPA or higher for all courses.

      The Languages & Cultures Department offers the following academic minor programs: 

      • Classical Studies minor: Students complete 18 credit hours of Classical Studies coursework with a 2.0 GPA. Requirements include: 
        • Classical Studies Culture Foundations - 6 credit hours
        • Classical Studies Literature Foundations - 6 credit hours
        • Classical Studies Electives - Choose 6 credit hours from LATN, GREK, or CLHU coded courses
        • Classical Studies Minor Tracking Sheet: The tracking sheet serves as a helpful checklist of courses for the minor. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to help schedule your coursework.
        • French minor: Students complete 18 credit hours of French coursework, including: 
        • Spanish minor: Students complete 18 credit hours of Spanish coursework, including: 

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        Philosophy

        The Department of Philosophy asks difficult questions that are the center of human existence; studying philosophy introduces students to some of the greatest minds of humanity while teaching critical thinking, careful reading and argument analysis. A list of Philosophy faculty and staff can be viewed on the department website.

        Academic Programs

        Students pursuing a major in Philosophy can focus on the discipline or select a concentration in Pre-Law. The department also partners with the University Honors Program to deliver Honors versions of some programs. Students in other major programs can pursue an academic minor in Philosophy. 

        Available Philosophy programs for 2020-2021 include:

        Detailed curriculum for each program is listed below. 

        Philosophy major (PHIL)

        The Department of Philosophy asks difficult questions that are the center of human existence; studying philosophy introduces students to some of the greatest minds of humanity while teaching critical thinking, careful reading and argument analysis. A list of Philosophy faculty and staff can be viewed on the department website.

        Academic Programs
        Students pursuing a major in Philosophy can focus on the discipline or select a concentration in Pre-Law. The department also partners with the University Honors Program to deliver Honors versions of some programs. Students in other major programs can pursue an academic minor in Philosophy. 

        Available Philosophy programs for 2020-2021 include:

        Detailed curriculum for each program is listed below. 

        Philosophy major (PHIL)

        The Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy major is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Philosophy major requirements, adjunct courses in language, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Philosophy department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair. 

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        Philosophy major - Pre-Law concentration (PHPL)

        The Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy major with a concentration in Pre-Law is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Philosophy major requirements tailored to the Pre-Law concentration, adjunct courses in language, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Philosophy department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair. 

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        Philosophy programs - University Honors Program

        Participation in the University Honors Program is available to any eligible student pursuing a Philosophy major. Students who meet Honors Program admission requirements can complete their preferred Philosophy program with the Honors Curriculum taking the place of the Loyola Core and satisfying a Philosophy major elective with PHIL A498 Honors Thesis. The Honors Curriculum also impacts the number of credits required in the General Elective area. The following Degree Program Course Listings (DPCL) serve as helpful checklists of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor and the Honors Program Director to plan your schedule. 

        Philosophy Minor Programs

        Loyola students who are not already Philosophy majors can add a Philosophy minor to their curriculum. Curriculum for Philosophy minors require 21 credit hours taken as part of or in addition to the General Electives area of a student’s undergraduate program, but courses used to satisfy requirements in an academic major cannot also be used to satisfy requirements in an Philosophy minor program. Successful completion of an academic minor requires a 2.0 GPA or higher for all courses.

        The Philosophy Department offers the following academic minor programs: 

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        Religious Studies

        The Department of Religious Studies, rooted in the Catholic and Jesuit context of education, encourages the academic study of religion in a spirit of free intellectual inquiry. A list of Religious Studies faculty and staff can be viewed on the department website.

        Academic Programs
        Students pursuing a major in Religious Studies can choose from two different concentrations. The department also partners with the University Honors Program to deliver Honors versions of some programs. Students in other major programs can pursue an academic minor in Religious Studies. 

        Available Religious Studies programs for 2020-2021 include:

        Detailed curriculum for each program is listed below. 

        Religious Studies major - Christian Theology concentration (RELC)

        The Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies major with a concentration in Christian Theology is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Religious Studies major and concentration requirements, adjunct courses in language, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Religious Studies department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair. 

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        Religious Studies major - World Religions concentration (RELW)

        The Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies major with a concentration in World Religions is a 120 semester credit hour academic program. Students will complete Loyola Core requirements, Religious Studies major and concentration requirements, adjunct courses in language, and general electives. Completion of this academic program requires a 2.0 GPA in the major curriculum and a 2.0 GPA in the Loyola cumulative curriculum. All major courses must be completed in the Religious Studies department unless an exception is allowed by the department chair. 

        • Overview of requirements: 120 credit hours (crs) required for completion
          • Loyola Core: 39 crs
          • Religious Studies major: 30 crs
          • Adjunct - Languages: 6 crs
          • General Electives: 45 crs
             
        • Loyola Core: All Religious Studies majors complete the full scope of the Loyola Core with 39 crs in Loyola Core requirement areas. Modifications include satisfying the Religious Studies - World Religions requirement in the major.
           
        • Religious Studies major courses: majors complete 30 crs of major courses. These courses include: 
        • Major Elective requirement for 3 crs. Students choose one course on an eligible topic in consultation with their advisor. 
           
        • World Religion Electives for 12 crs. Students choose four courses on an eligible topic in consultation with their advisor. 
           
        • Adjunct courses - Language requirement: Religious Studies majors are required to complete 6 crs of language credit, up to the 201 level of proficiency. This requirement can be satisfied with courses in spoken languages like French or Spanish, or in classical languages like Greek or Latin. Students will complete a placement activity to begin the language sequence. Students who initially place into the 201 level of proficiency will have a modified language requirement of only 3 crs, with the additional 3 crs attributed to General Electives.  
           
        • General Electives: Religious Studies majors are required to complete 45 crs of general electives to complete the Bachelor of Arts program. Students can satisfy these requirements with any Loyola courses they are eligible to take which are not already required in the Loyola Core, Major, or Adjunct curriculums. For students pursuing a double major or an academic minor, the curriculum for those programs would be assigned from the credits required for General Electives.
           
        • RELW Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL). The DPCL serves as a helpful checklist of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor to plan your schedule.

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        Religious Studies programs - University Honors Program

        Participation in the University Honors Program is available to any eligible student pursuing an Religious Studies major. Students who meet Honors Program admission requirements can complete their preferred Religious Studies program with the Honors Curriculum taking the place of the Loyola Core and satisfying a major elective with RELS A499 Honors Thesis. The Honors Curriculum also impacts the number of credits required in the General Elective area. The following Degree Program Course Listings (DPCL) serve as helpful checklists of requirements for each program. Use this form in consultation with your advisor and the Honors Program Director to plan your schedule. 

        Religious Studies Minor Programs

        Loyola students who are not already Religious Studies majors can add a Religious Studies minor to their curriculum. Curriculum for Religious Studies minors require 18 credit hours taken as part of or in addition to the General Electives area of a student’s undergraduate program, but courses used to satisfy requirements in an academic major cannot also be used to satisfy requirements in a Religious Studies minor program. Successful completion of an academic minor requires a 2.0 GPA or higher for all courses.

        The Religious Studies Department offers the following academic minor programs: 

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        Bachelors & Masters Dual Degree

        Loyola students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies - Christian Theology program have the option to complete either a Master of Pastoral Studies or a Master of Religious Education as a dual degree program offered through a partnership between the Department of Religious Studies and the Loyola Institute for Ministry. Details on this collaborative program can be found in the Graduate Bulletin.

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