2024-2025 Academic Catalog

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Mark Walling, Dean

Department of English & Languages
Department of History
Department of Politics, Law & Society
Department of Professional Programs in Human Services
Native American Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
Department of Art & Design: Media & Communication
Department of Performing Arts

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Department of English & Languages

Majors Offered
English - Bachelor of Arts
English (Teacher Certification) - Bachelor of Arts

Minors Offered
English
Humanities 

Course Prefixes
2024-2025 English (ENG) Courses
2024-2025 French (FREN) Courses
2024-2025 German (GER) Courses
2024-2025 Humanities (HUM) Courses
2024-2025 Latin (LATIN) Courses
2024-2025 Russian (RUSS) Courses
2024-2025 Spanish (SPAN) Courses

Departmental Information
The Department of English and Languages offers a major in English.  It offers minors in English, Humanities, and English as a Second Language, as well as course work in additional languages.  Students in the department’s major and minor programs enhance their reading and writing skills important in a variety of careers, absorb the cultural understanding necessary for success in a diverse society, and develop the critical thinking skills which will lead to professional and advanced academic success.

The major in English is appropriate for many professional and cultural objectives. By properly selecting courses, students may prepare for a variety of options:  

graduate work in literature, writing, or linguistics;
certification for secondary teaching;
professional work in creative, expository, and technical writing; or
professional study in such areas as law or technical communication.

Because of the comprehensive variety of courses offered, students have opportunity within the major to explore areas of special interest: for example, American, British and World literatures, the English language, or technical and creative writing.

English Program
The Department of English and Languages offers undergraduate majors in English and English Teacher Certification. English majors develop broad cultural awareness and advanced reading and writing skills through study of poetry, drama, fiction, film, and critical theory. Additional study of creative and persuasive writing, and grammar and linguistics prepares students for graduate study in literature, rhetoric and composition, creative or technical writing, linguistics, or for study of law.  English Teacher Certification majors take additional courses in methods of teaching English to attain state certification qualifying them to teach English at the middle and high school levels. The department also offers minors in English, English as a Second Language, and Humanities.

Languages
The department offers basic courses in French, and Russian. All foreign language studies provide awareness of the culture of the language and insight into the unique world view of different languages.

Humanities
The department offers a minor in the humanities, those branches of learning which deal with what is fundamentally human self consciousness, language, reason, creativity, human values and aspirations. The department and the college offer a wide range of humanities courses to serve the minor and satisfy university general education requirements. Examples include courses in literature, film, language, history, philosophy, religion, art, music, and theater.

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2024-2025 English - Bachelor of Arts (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour general education program. 

Required Core Courses (18 Credit Hours)
ENG 3143 Introduction to Film
ENG 3193 Persuasive Writing & Logic
ENG 3213 Shakespeare
ENG 3363 Critical Approaches to Literature
ENG 4013 Grammar & Linguistics 
ENG 4883 Publication & Portfolio Capstone

Required English Survey Electives (12 Credit Hours)
Four (4) of the following survey courses, including one from each category. Select one additional survey from American, British or World Literature.

American Literature
ENG 2433 American Literature to 1865
ENG 2433 American Literature since 1865

British Literature
ENG 2643 British Literature to 1800
ENG 2653 British Literature since 1800

World Literature
ENG 3913 World Literature to 1700
ENG 3923 World Literature since 1700
HUM 232 Global Literatures

Senior-Level Electives (6 Credit Hours)
ENG 4000-Level 
ENG 4000-Level 

Any English Electives (6 Credit Hours)
ENG - any course
ENG - any course

Related Work (6 Credit Hours)
One 3hr elementary language course
One additional 3hr elementary language course (sequential preferred)
Students should consult with program advisor when selecting courses. 

General Electives (32-38 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student.  

Special Requirements
A minor program of study is not required for this major. 

2024-2025 English Check Sheet
2024-2025 English 4-Year Plan 

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2024-2025 English (Teacher Certification) - Bachelor of Arts (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour general education program. 

Required Course Courses (18 Credit Hours)
ENG 3143 Introduction to Film
ENG 3193 Persuasive Writing & Logic
ENG 3213 Shakespeare
ENG 3363 Critical Approaches to Literature
ENG 4013 Grammar & Linguistics
ENG 4883 Publication & Portfolio Capstone

Required for English Teacher Certification Concentration (6 Credit Hours)
ENG 3733 Teaching Literature in Secondary School
ENG 4723 Teaching of Grammar and Composition in Secondary School

Required English-Teacher Certification Electives (12 Credit Hours)
Four (4) of the following survey courses, including one from each category. Select one additional survey from American, British or World Literature. 

American Literature
ENG 2423 American Literature to 1865
ENG 2433 American Literature since 1865

British Literature
ENG 2643 British Literature to 1800
ENG 2653 British Literature since 1800

World Literature
ENG 3913 World Literature to 1700
ENG 3923 World Literature since 1700
HUM 2323 Global Literatures

Senior-Level Electives (3 Credit Hours)
ENG 4000-Level

English Elective (3 Credit Hours)
ENG - any course

Related Work (12 Credit Hours)
One 3hr elementary language course
One additional 3hr elementary language course (sequential preferred)
COMM 1113 Fundamentals of Human Communication
PSYCH 1113 General Psychology

Minor/Professional Education (30 Credit Hours)
Professional Education is used for the minor and no other minor is required for this major. 

General Electives (0-8 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student. 

Special Requirements
The OSRHE computer proficiency graduation requirement will be met through the completion of the courses EDUC 4611 Field Experiences III and EDUC 4632 Education Technology (including equated or substituted courses), both of which are required courses in the professional education sequence. 

2024-2025 English (Teacher Cert.) Check Sheet
2024-2025 English (Teacher Cert.) 4-Year Plan

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2024-2025 Minor in English (21 Credit Hours)

Select 18 hours from the following list:
ENG 2423 American Literature to 1865
ENG 2433 American Literature since 1865
ENG 2643 British Literature to 1800
ENG 2653 British Literature since 1800
ENG 3213 Shakespeare
ENG 3913 World Literature to 1700
ENG 3923 World Literature Since 1700
ENG 3143 Introduction to Film
ENG 3363 Critical Approaches
ENG 4523 American Literature (Subject Named in Title Listing)
ENG 4543 British Literature (Subject Named in Title Listing)
ENG 4553 World Literature (Subject Named in Title Listing)
ENG 4813 Special Topics in Literature (Subject Named in Title Listing)
ENG 4013 Grammer and Linguistics
ENG 4823 Special Topics in Language (Subject Named in Title Listing)
ENG 2243 Introduction to Creative Writing
ENG 3373 Creative Writing: Genre (Subject Named in Title Listing)
ENG 3113 Advanced Writing
ENG 3183 Technical and Professional Writing
ENG 3193 Persuasive Writing and Logic
ENG 3343 Composing Theories and Practices 
ENG 4643 Internship (Subject Named in Title Listing)

Notes
ENG 1113 and ENG 1213 may not count toward this minor Other ENG prefixes not listed are eligible with department approval. At least six hours must be at the 3000-4000 level. Must earn three hours of upper division work at ECU towards minor to complete minor residency requirement. 

2024-2025 Minor in English Check Sheet 

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2024-2025 Minor in Humanities (18 Credit Hours)
Students must complete 12 hours of required courses in the G area of General Education to satisfy General Education graduation requirements.  One of the courses with ART, COMM, HIST, HUM or MUS prefixes taken to satisfy General Education G.1 or G.2 area requirements may apply toward the Humanities minor.  Students will need 15 additional hours beyond G.1 and G.2 General Education requirements to complete the Humanities minor.

Select one of the following:
HIST 1113 Early Western Civilization
HUM 2113 General Humanities I

Select one of the following:
HIST 1123 Modern Western Civilization
HUM 2123 General Humanities II

Select nine hours from the following:
General Education G.1 and/or G.2 area courses with ART, COMM, HIST, HUM, MUS or PHIL prefixes. 

And/Or

ART
ART 2243 Art History Survey I
ART 2253 Art History Survey II
ART 4213 History of Art-Contemporary
ART 4983 Seminar in Art

COMM
COMM 3403 Theatre History Survey
COMM 4423 Intercultural Communication

ENG
ENG 2423 American Literature to 1865
ENG 2433 American Literature since 1865
ENG 2643 British Literature to 1800
ENG 2653 British Literature since 1800
ENG 3143 Introduction to Film
ENG 3363 Critical Approaches
ENG 4000 Level Literature

HIST
Any History course except HIST 3883

MCOM
MCOM 1733 Introduction to Mass Media

MUS
MUS 3633 History of Music Through Bach
MUS 3643 History of Music since Bach

PHIL
PHIL 2003 Being, Knowing, Doing
PHIL 2013 Faith, Freedom, and Fate
PHIL 2023 Self, Society, and Justice
PHIL 2033 Truth, Goodness, and Beauty

Humanities Elective 
Three hours 4000 level approved humanities course from ART, COMM, ENG, HIST, HUM, MUS or PHIL. 

Special Requirement
Must earn three hours of upper division work at ECU towards minor to complete minor residency requirement.

2024-2025 Minor in Humanities Check Sheet

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Department of History

Majors Offered
History - Bachelor of Arts
History (Teacher Certification) - Bachelor of Arts

Minors Offered
History
Oklahoma Studies

Course Prefixes
2024-2025 History (HIST) Courses
2024-2025 Social Studies (SOSTU) Courses

Department Information
Success in any career today demands flexibility based in three skill areas: the ability to think critically, the ability to analyze information from a variety of sources and apply that analysis to solving problems, and the ability to communicate that analysis to others. These skills are particularly critical for careers in law, government, business, teaching, medicine, as well as for success in graduate or professional school.

Founded solidly in the tradition of liberal arts, the Department of History at East Central University emphasizes developing these skills. Each History and Native American Studies major may, with the help of faculty, tailor a program to best match individual career and intellectual interests. The department offers degrees in History, and History (Teacher Certification). In addition, the department offers courses in Native American Studies. 

History Program
History offers students the richness of past experience to comprehend more lucidly humanity’s progress and setbacks, great accomplishments and tragic failures.  Historical study teaches judgment, examines values, and explores issues and events; it uncovers the sources of creativity and stagnation during the entire course of civilization’s evolution.  The significance of the past and its meaning for the possibilities of the present and future become a powerful tool of analysis and interpretation.  The History program offers a wide range of courses in United States history, European history, and World history.  A student may major or minor in history, selecting an area of concentration for either a BA or a BA with teacher certification

History as a major combined with other disciplines, provides excellent preparation for a productive and meaningful personal and professional life.  Majors utilize their skills to teach history and related courses in elementary and secondary school.  Graduates may also  pursue advanced degrees in history in order to teach and conduct research at the college level.  History majors also continue their education in other graduate and professional programs such as journalism, law, management, and public administration.  Graduates also seek careers in business, public service, and informational and research positions.   

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2024-2025 History - Bachelor of Science (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program. 

Required Core Courses (21 Credit Hours)
HIST 1113 Foundations of Western Civilization
HIST 1123 Modern Western Civilization
HIST 2483 U.S. History Survey to 1877
HIST 2493 U.S. History Survey since 1877
HIST 3333 Vistas in World History
HIST 3343 Vistas in U.S. History
HIST 3883 Writing in History 

Required History Electives (21 Credit Hours)
Twenty-one (21) hours 3000-4000 level History Courses

Special Requirements
An earned grade of C or higher is required for all History courses to be counted in the History major. 

2024-2025 History Check Sheet 
2024-2025 History 4-Year Plan

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2024-2025 History (Teacher Certification) - Bachelor of Arts
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program. 

Required Core Courses (21 Credit Hours)
HIST 1113 Foundations of Western Civilization
HIST 1123 Modern Western Civilization
HIST 2483 U.S. History Survey to 1877
HIST 2493 U.S. History Survey since 1877
HIST 3333 Vistas in World History
HIST 3343 Vistas in U.S. History
HIST 3883 Writing in History

Required for Teacher Certification Concentration (3 Credit Hours)
HIST 2213 Oklahoma History

Required History Electives (18 Credit Hours)
Select 18 credit hours of 3000-4000 level History courses in consultation with a program advisor. 

Related Work (21 Credit Hours)
COMM 1113 Fundamentals of Human Comm
PSYCH 1113 General Psychology
SOSTU 4873 Methods in Secondary Social Studies

Complete requirements in each of the following areas that have not been counted for General Education credit:

1. Economics
Select one of the following:
ECON 2003 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2013 Principles of Microeconomics

2.) Geography
Select one of the following:
GEOG 1113 Elements of Human Geography
GEOG 2513 World Regional Geography

3.) Political Science
Select one of the following:
LSPS 3113 Constitutional Law: Issues of National Power
LSPS 3133 Civil Rights & Liberties
LSPS 3143 First Amendment Law
PS 3413 The U.S. Legislatures
PS 3633 The U.S. Presidency
PS 3723 Oklahoma Politics
PS 3913 International Relations

4.) Anthropology & Culture
ANTH 2713 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Minor/Professional Education (30 Credit Hours)
Professional Education is used as the minor and no other minor is required. 
EDUC 2402 Survey of Excep Child
PSYCH 3463 Child & Adolescent Psych
EDUC 2012 Diversity in American Education
EDUC 2613 Foundations of Education Technology
EDUC 2211 Field Experience I
EDPSY 3513 Education Psychology
EDUC 3001 Field Experience II
EDUC 4052 Effective Teaching in Secondary Education
EDUC 4611 Field Experience III
EDUC 4262 Student Teaching Seminar I
EDUC 4282 Student Teaching Seminar II
EDUC 4974 Sup Student Tchng Secondary School
EDUC 4974 Sup Student Tchng Secondary School

General Electives (2 Credit Hours) 
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student. 

Special Requirements
An earned grade of C or higher is required of all History courses to be counted in the History major. 

2024-2025 History (Teacher Cert.) Check Sheet
2024-2025 History (Teacher Cert.) 4-Year Plan

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2024-2025 Minor in History (18 Credit Hours)

History Electives
Student will select eighteen hours of HIST courses in consultation with an academic advisor. 

Special Requirements
"Teachers" or "methods" courses do not count in the minor. 
Must earn three (3) hours of upper division work at ECU towards minor to complete minor residency requirement. 

2024-2025 Minor in History Check Sheet

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2024-2025 Minor in Oklahoma Studies (18 Credit Hours)

Required Course
HUM 2513 Intro to Oklahoma Cultural Studies

Individual Study Courses
Select one of the following:
ENG 4993 Individual Study in English
HIST 4993 Individual Study in History

Electives
Twelve (12) hours of approved courses in history, English, geography or other areas with significant Oklahoma content. A minimum of 6 of these hours must be in Native American Studies. Courses should be selected in consultation with an academic advisor. 

Special Requirement
Must earn three (3) hours of upper division work at ECU towards minor to complete minor residency requirement. 

2024-2025 Minor in Oklahoma Studies Check Sheet 

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Department of Politics, Law & Society

Majors Offered
Political Science - Bachelor of Arts
Legal Studies - Bachelor of Science

Minors Offered
Political Science
Legal Studies 
Sociology 

Course Prefixes
2024-2025 Political Science (PS) Courses
2024-2025 Political Science - Communication (PSCOM) Courses
2024-2025 Legal Studies (LS) Courses
2024-2025 Legal Studies - Political Science (LSPS) Courses
2024-2025 Anthropology (ANTH) Courses
2024-2025 Criminal Justice - Sociology (CJSOC) Courses
2024-2025 Geography - Sociology (GESOC) Courses
2024-2025 Psychology - Sociology (PYSOC) Courses
2024-2025 Sociology (SOC) Courses
2024-2025 Social Studies (SOSTU) Courses

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Department Information
The Political Science and Legal Studies programs offer degrees with very different objectives: the BA in political science and the BS in legal studies.  Political science majors are given more of an emphasis on critical thinking and written and oral communication skills. Classes are typically discussion-based and service learning and simulations are often employed.  The legal studies program is much more applied, teaching skills that will be applicable in the law office, such as legal business applications and knowledge of specialty law subjects. Most classes are based on lectures and focused projects. Both programs study the connection between law and politics and both programs are popular avenues to law school.  Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law. 

The Department of Politics, Law and Society also offers a wide variety of courses and a minor in sociology.  Sociology is the scientific study of the social causes and consequences of human behavior.  The subject matter of sociology has a broad range. It includes the study of the intimate family, as well as the hostile mob. Crime and its causes are studied, as well as religion and its influences. Divisions of race and social class are included, as well as the sharing of beliefs in a common culture.  In addition, the department offers courses in cultural anthropology, archaeology, and Native American Studies.

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2024-2025 Political Science - Bachelor of Arts (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Required for Major & General Education (6 Credit Hours)
PS 1113 U.S. Government
PS 2113 Intro to Political Science
This major requires six (6) hours from PS 1113 and PS 2113 be counted toward general education. These courses will also be counted toward the major. Also recommended for general education is MATH 1413. 

Required in Major (6 Credit Hours)
PS 3163 Political Science Research Methods
PS 4883 Political Science Capstone

Major Program Electives (24 Credit Hours)
Select 24 credit hours from the following:
LSPS 2153 Introduction to Law
LSPS 4113 International Jew
LSPS 4883 Jurisprudence
LSPS 4981-4 Seminar
PS 2213 U.S. Government Issues & Their Politics
PS 2881-4 Special Studies in Government
LSPS 3113 Constitutional Law
LSPS 3133 Civil Rights & Liberties
LSPS 3143 First Amendment Law
PS 3173 Campaigns & Elections
PS 3183 Women in Politics
PS 3193 Tribal Politics
PS 3413 The U.S. Legislatures
PS 3253 Political Philosophy
PS 3613 U.S. Political Thought
PS 3633 The. U.S. Presidency
PS 3723 Oklahoma Politics
PS 3823 Introduction to Public Management
PS 3913 International Relations
PS 4113 Political Parties
PS 4163 Post Soviet-Block Politics
PS 4353 Study of War
PS 4433 Public Policy Making
PS 4513 Modern Political Thought
PS 4823 U.S. Foreign Policy
PS 4941-6 Internship
PS 4981-6 Seminar in Political Science
PS 4991-4 Individual Study in Political Science

Minor (18-21 Credit Hours)
A minor program of study is required for this major. 

General Electives (29-32 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student. 

Special Requirements
"Teachers" or "methods" courses will not count toward this major.

2024-2025 Political Science Check Sheet
2024-2025 Political Science 4-Year Plan

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2024-2025 Legal Studies - Bachelor of Science (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Required for Major (21 Credit Hours)
LS 3223 Legal Research & Writing I
LS 3233 Legal Research & Writing II
LS 3383 Legal Systems & Applications
LS 3563 Civil Procedure & Litigation
LS 4863 Legal Ethics
LS 4943 Legal Internship; OR
LS 3243 Native American Legal Clinic
LSPS 2153 Introduction to Law

Legal Specialty Courses (12 Credit Hours)
Select 12 hours from the following:
LS 4123 Torts
LS 4133 Evidence
LS 4143 Native American Law
LS 4173 Contracts
LS 4183 Real Estate Law
LS 4253 Family Law
LS 4283 Criminal Law
LS 4543 Wills, Estates, Trust & Probate
LS 4653 Administrative Law
LSPS 3143 First Amendment Law
LSPS 3113 Constitutional Law: Issues of National P
LSPS 3133 Civil Rights & Liberties
LSPS 4113 International Law

Political Science Electives (9 Credit Hours)
Select nine (9) credit hours of political science coursework in consultation with program advisor. Courses selected must be at a more advanced level than PS 1113.

Controlled Electives (12 Credit Hours)
Select 12 hours from the following:
ACCT 2103 Financial Accounting
ACCT 2203 Managerial Accounting
ACCT 3383 Federal Income Tas Accounting
BIOL 2113 Medical Terminology
BUCOMM 3133 Business Comm & Report Writing
BUSLW 3213 The Legal Environment of Business
BUSLW 3253 Business Law
COMM 3213 Persuasion
CRJS 2233 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRJS 4473 Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice Process
ENG 3193 Persuasive Writing & Logic
HURES 2103 Interviewing Techniques
LS 4143 Native American Law
LS 4981-3 Seminar in Law 
LSPS 4883 Jurisprudence
MCOM 3853 Media Ethics & Law
Other PS, LS, LSPS, CRJS or Native American Studies courses not counted above.

General Electives (26 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student. 

Special Requirements
"Teachers" or "methods" courses may not count toward this major. 
A minor program of study is not required for this major. 

2024-2025 Legal Studies Check Sheet
2024-2025 Legal Studies 4-Year Plan

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2024-2025 Minor in Political Science (18 Credit Hours)

Required Course
PS 2113 Introduction to Political Science

Electives
Select 15 credit hours of other political science courses (at least 6 hours of 3000-4000 level courses). 

Special Requirements
"Teachers" or "methods" courses may not count toward this minor. 
Must earn three hours of upper division work at ECU towards minor to complete minor residency requirement. 

2024-2025 Minor in Political Science Check Sheet

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2024-2025 Minor in Legal Studies (18 Credit Hours)
The legal studies minor provides students majoring in other degree fields the opportunity to explore law as a discipline at the undergraduate level and study the impact of law on their area of interest. The legal studies minor is not approved by the American Bar Association and the legal studies minor is not intended to prepare students for paralegal positions. Students who minor in legal studies should not represent themselves as prepared for paralegal employment. The legal studies minor is open to pre-law students and students from any other discipline enrolled at ECU.

Required Courses
LS 3223 Legal Reserach & Writing I
LS 3563 Civil Procedure & Litigation
LSPS 2153 Introduction to Law

Electives
Select nine (9) hours of Legal Studies courses at the 3000-4000 level.

2024-2025 Minor in Legal Studies Check Sheet

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2024-2025 Minor in Sociology (18 Credit Hours)

Required Courses 
SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 2113 Social Problems

Electives
Select twelve (12) hours of other sociology courses in consultation with academic advisor. 

Special Requirements
"Teachers" or "methods" courses may not count toward this minor. 

2024-2025 Minor in Sociology Check Sheet

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Department of Professional Programs in Human Services

Majors Offered
Criminal Justice - Bachelor of Arts
Human Services Counseling - Bachelor of Arts
Human Services Rehabilitation - Bachelor of Arts
Social Work - Bachelor of Social Work

Minors Offered for Department Majors
Addictions 
Criminal Justice 
Human Services Counseling 
Social Work 

Minors Offered for Non-Department Majors
Addictions 
Human Services Counseling
Social Work

Course Prefixes
2024-2025 American Sign Language  - Human Resources (ASLHR) Courses
2024-2025 Criminal Justice-Sociology (CRJS) Courses
2024-2025 Human Resources (HURES) Courses
2024-2025 Human Resources - Psychology - Education (H/P/E) Courses
2024-2025 Social Work (SOWK) Courses
2024-2025 Counseling (COUNS) Courses

Departmental Information
The Department of Professional Programs in Human Services offers educational programs that share the common goal of preparing graduates to work with people in a variety of  practice settings.  The human services field is one of the most rapidly expanding career fields in America today.  The Professional Programs in Human Services Department focuses on those careers which require professional preparation for service to individuals, families, groups, and communities. Degree programs include Human Services, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work or Prevention Science.  In addition to a general degree program, the Counseling major may select a concentration in  rehabilitation, aging services, or services to the deaf.  Within the Counseling concentration, students may select a set of courses that prepare them for additions counseling. The Criminal Justice student may choose criminal justice or law enforcement.  The Social Work program, through its Child Welfare Professional Enhancement Program, offers students opportunities for guaranteed employment in child welfare. The student may create a degree plan which will prepare them for entry-level employment in a variety of settings. 

The objectives for the Department of Professional Programs in Human Services are:
1.) To prepare students educationally for positions in counseling, criminal justice, or social work.
2.) To help supply both the regional and local employee pool for human service agencies and organizations.
3.) To provide students with a sound undergraduate base for graduate study.

Criminal Justice Program
The primary objective of the Criminal Justice degree is to prepare students for beginning professional jobs in the criminal justice system.  The curriculum provides a core program of basic courses applicable to all criminal justice fields and specialties. Students gain practical experience through completion of an internship or for those seeking CLEET certification, the Collegiate Officer Program.

Human Services Counseling Program
The primary objective of the Human Services Counseling degree is to prepare students for beginning human services positions in a variety of government, civic, and private and not-for-profit community based agencies and organizations.  These agencies focus on the needs of people experiencing a variety of issues, physical or mental problems, drug or alcohol abuse, aging related concerns, and job-seeking problems.  Client groups to be served range from youth and minorities to those in crisis situations.  To prepare students for a variety of employment opportunities, the Human Services Counseling curriculum provides the knowledge and skills needed for prevention and problem solving with both individuals and groups.  

Concentration in Rehabilitation - The Rehabilitation concentration is designed to prepare students for positions in a variety of federal, state, and community rehabilitation agencies, facilities, and organizations that provide services to individuals with disabilities and addictions. Students completing the program have skills in interviewing, case management, planning, intervention, job/career development, and knowledge of the major disability groups, addictions, and disability culture.

Students may opt for the concentration in rehabilitation or may seek additional expertise in the field of addictions with the minor in Addictions. The rehabilitation program is a Registered Program on the Council on Rehabilitation Education’s Undergraduate Program in Disability and Rehabilitation Studies. The program also has various scholarships specific to the rehabilitation program for students. These include assistance through Rehabilitation Services Administration, the Virgil Taylor Scholarship and the Lowell E. Green Scholarship.  

Social Work Program
The primary objective of the Social Work education program is to prepare competent and effective generalist social work professionals for  entry into direct professional practice positions with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations.  Students graduating with a degree in social work (BSW) are prepared for employment in many public and private agencies: health care, including hospitals, home health, and hospice; child welfare; mental health; and income maintenance programs.  The Child Welfare Professional Enhancement Program provides incentives for social work students pursuing a career in Child Welfare. This program also provides students with an educational foundation for graduate education in social work.

The Social Work Program is nationally accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).  The curriculum prepares its graduates for generalist practice through mastery of nine core competencies as identified in the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (2008) by the CSWE.  These core competencies are:  demonstrate ethical and professional behavior, engage diversity and difference in practice, advance human rights and social, economic and environmental justice, engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice, engage in policy practice, engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities, and evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. 

Minors & Electives
In addition to the degree programs, minors are offered in Addictions, Aging Services, Criminal Justice, Human Services Counseling, Interpreting, Juvenile Justice,  Services to the Deaf, and Social Work.  Through the informed selection of a minor and elective courses, students may gain more in-depth knowledge in selected areas of interest.  Students are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor in the choice of a minor and elective courses. 

Requirements for Admissions to Professional Program in Human Services
Students selecting a major in Professional Programs in Human Services (Human Services, Counseling, Social Work, Criminal Justice) must file an application with their faculty advisors.  The application is submitted after the student has successfully completed the appropriate introductory course.  (SOWK 2273 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare or HURES 2183 - Fundamentals of Counseling; or HURES 2293 - Introduction to Aging; or HURES 2153 - Introduction to Deafness; HURES 2213 - Introduction to Rehabilitation;  or CRJS 2233 - Introduction to Criminal Justice).

The criteria for admission are:
1.) Completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.25 on all course work attempted.

2.) Attainment of a “C” or better in Freshman Composition I and II or fulfillment of this requirement by one of the following:

a. Earning a score of 3, 4, or 5 on the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board.  A score of 4 or 5 fulfills the ECU requirement for both Freshman Composition I and II;

b. Scoring a 50 or higher on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) with essay option will fulfill the ECU requirement for Freshman Composition I; there is no CLEP to test out of Freshman Composition II.

3.) Attainment of a “C” or better in the introductory course for the major.

4.) Receive a favorable recommendation by the faculty advisor and/or program faculty members.  After full consideration, the applicant is (a) unconditionally admitted, (b) conditionally admitted, (c) not admitted, or (d) deferred, pending additional information.

5.) Conditional admission may be granted to a student below minimum requirements for admission if, based on findings by the advisor and/or program faculty, the student may reasonably be expected to meet admission standards within a specified length of time, no later than one semester prior to internship.

A student denied admission has the right to appeal the decision.  The procedure for appeal is found in the ECU Student Handbook or may be obtained from the Department Chair.

*Note:  Social work majors not formally admitted to the Program are not permitted to be enrolled in social work courses beyond the introductory and field work courses.

Retention Requirements in Majors

Social Work Major

a. Retention in the Social Work Program is dependent upon the student maintaining his or her fully admitted status in the program, which includes grade point average, personal, professional and academic conduct.

b. Students admitted to the Social Work Major on a “conditional” basis must meet full admission requirements in compliance with the plan developed between the student and their major advisor.  Non-compliance with the remediation plan developed between the student and their major advisor, or inability to remediate the deficiency within one semester, will result in denial of admission.

c. An ongoing process of evaluation of admission status is carried out by social work faculty. Admission status is Liberal Arts and Social Sciences 101 evaluated at the end of each academic year. d. e. a. A minimum grade of “C” is required in HURES 2083 and in all other major courses which carry a SOWK prefix.  A student whose admitted status is withdrawn may appeal that decision using the university and Social Work Program appeals process as described in the Social Work Program Handbook.

Human Services Counseling and Criminal Justice Majors
Same requirements as university retention policy. 

Requirements for Admission to Internship
All majors in a Professional Programs in Human Services  Department degree program are expected to submit an Application for Internship that includes a degree check and an unofficial transcript. Due dates will be announced and posted. 

The criteria for admission are:

a. The student applying for internship must have a retention grade point average of no less than 2.50.

b. Completion of all required major courses except internship.  Social Work majors will take a 2 hour required integrative seminar, but this course is taken concurrently with the internship.

c. Recommendation for internship by the faculty advisor and/or the program faculty. 

A student who has been denied admission to the internship has the right to appeal the decision.  The procedure for appeal is outlined in the Internship Application for each major. 

Internship Options

Option I - Full Semester - Full-Time Internships (12 Credit Hours)
This option requires full-time student enrollment for one semester.  The student will be located at the internship site on a full-time basis.  Internships are not available for Social Work Majors during the Summer Semester.

Option II - Extended Internship - Departmental Approval Required (6 Credit Hours Per Semester)
This option allows a student to equally divide the internship activities between two semesters.  This is not an option for Social Work majors.  Human Services Counseling students must petition and complete necessary forms for this option. 

Option III - Work Experience Exemption - Departmental Approval Required
Students having suitable work experience may petition the Department Chair for exemption from internship.  Students not participating in an internship will enroll in an equivalent number of credit hours of approved course work in lieu thereof.  This is not an option for Social Work majors. Criminal Justice majors, when appropriate to the degree program, may be eligible to receive up to twelve (12) semester hours credit for having completed a law enforcement academy.  Credit may be applied only to the 12-hour internship (see Department Chair for additional information).

Option IV
The Collegiate Officer Program (COP) offers the Criminal Justice major with a concentration in Law Enforcement the opportunity to become a certified peace or police officer in the State of Oklahoma.  Students from other majors may choose to participate in the COP if they meet all eligibility requirements. The Collegiate Officer Program requires completion of selected criminal justice courses, a first aid course, and an eight (8) week skills portion administered by the Department of Professional Programs in Human Services. Additionally, all COP students must complete a thorough criminal background check and MMPI.

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2024-2025 Criminal Justice - Bachelor of Arts (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Required Core Courses (18 Credit Hours)
CRJS 2233 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRJS 2253 Adult Correctional Systems
CRJS 2353 Juvenile Justice System
CRJS 3333 Criminal Behavior
CRJS 4293 Police Administration
CRJS 4473 Legal Aspects of the CJ System

Required Electives for Major (24 Credit Hours)
The 24 credit hours should be selected from the following courses:
CRJS 2453 The Police Function^
CRJS  3423 Introduction to Law Enforcement^
CRJS 3643 Criminal Justice Issues
CRJS 4333 Criminal Investigation I^
CRJS 4343 Criminal Investigation II^
CRJS 4623 Interrogation Techniques^
CRJS 4981-4 Seminar in Criminal Justice
SOWK 2083 Human Behavior & Social Environment I
COUNS 2103 Interviewing Techniques
COUNS 3183 Case Management Practice
COUNS 3763 Group Process and Practice
KIN 2273 First Aid^

Internship OR Upper Level Electives (12 Credit Hours)
CRJS 4946 Internship - Criminal Justice
CRJS 4946 Internship - Criminal Justice
OR
CRJS 4946 Internship - COPS^
CRJS 4946 Internship - COPS^
OR
Any upper-level course in the following areas: CRJS, SOWK, COUNS, Technical Writing

Related Work (6 Credit Hours)
PSYCH 1113 General Psychology
SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology

General Electives (26 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student. 

Special Requirements
^ Denotes a required course for the Collegiate Officer Program
A minor program of study is not required for this major. 

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2024-2025 Criminal Justice 4-Year Plan

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2024-2025 Human Services Counseling - Bachelor of Arts (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Required Core Courses (18 Credit Hours)
SOWK 2083 Human Behavior & Social Environment I
COUNS 2103 Interviewing Techniques
COUNS 2183 Fundamentals of Counseling
COUNS 3183 Case Management Practice
COUNS 4946 Internship-Human Services Counseling

Required for Counseling Concentration (15 Credit Hours)
COUNS 3203 Vocational Testing & Evaluation
COUNS 3213 Employment & Placement Techniques
COUNS 3763 Group Processes & Practice
COUNS 4443 Counseling Services
COUNS 4453 Intervention Techniques

Required Electives (12 Credit Hours)
Six hours of 2000-4000 level electives in COUNS, SOWK, CRJS, SOC or PSYCH. 
Six hours of 3000-4000 level electives in COUNS, SOWK, CRJS, SOC or PSYCH, or an additional section of COUNS 4946. 

Related Work (6 Credit Hours)
PSYCH 1113 General Psychology
SOC 1113 Intro to Sociology

General Electives (35 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student. 

Special Requirements
"Teachers" or "methods" courses may not count toward this major. 
A minor program of study is not required for this major.

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2024-2025 Human Services Counseling (Rehabilitation) - Bachelor of Arts (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Required Core Courses (18 Credit Hours)
SOWK 2083 Human Behavior & Social Environment I
COUNS 2103 Interviewing Techniques
COUNS 2183 Fundamentals of Counseling
COUNS 3183 Case Management Practice
COUNS 4946 Internship-Human Services Counseling

Required for Rehabilitation Concentration (21 Credit Hours)
COUNS 2213 Introduction to Rahab Counseling
COUNS 3083 Med, Soc & Psych Aspects of Disability
COUNS 3203 Vocational Testing & Evaluation
COUNS 3213 Employment & Placement Techniques
COUNS 3763 Group Processes & Practice
COUNS 4443 Counseling Services
COUNS 4453 Intervention Techniques

Required Electives (6 Credit Hours)
Six hours of 3000-4000 level electives in COUNS, SOWK, CRJS, SOR, or PSYCH or an additional section of COUNS 4946.

Related Work (6 Credit Hours)
PSYCH 1113 General Psychology
SOC 1113 Intro to Sociology

General Electives (35 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student. 

Special Requirements
"Teachers" or "methods" courses may not count toward this major. 
A minor program of study is not required for this major. 

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2024-2025 Human Services Counseling (Rehabilitation) 4-Year Plan

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2024-2025 Social Work - Bachelor of Social Work (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Required Courses (46 Credit Hours)
SOWK 2083 Human Behavior & Social Environment I
COUNS 2103 Interviewing Techniques
COUNS 3183 Case Management Practice
COUNS 3763 Group Processes & Practice
SOWK 2273 Intro to Social Work & Social Welfare
SOWK 2521 Prof Skills for Soc Work and Soc Welfare
SOWK 3013 Social Work Practice I
SOWK 3613 Social Welfare Policy & Services
SOWK 3833 Research Methods in Social work
SOWK 4423 Human Behavior & Social Environment II
SOWK4494 Social Work Practices II
SOWK 4892 Integrative Seminar in Social Work
SOWK 4946 Internship in Social Work
SOWK 4946 Internship in Social Work

Related Work (10 Credit Hours)
The following courses satisfy general education, and must be completed prior to SOWK 2083. 
BIOL 1114 General Biology
PSYCH 1113 General Psychology
SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology

General Electives (34 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student. 

Special Requirements
A minor program of study is not required for this major. 

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2024-2025 Social Work 4-Year Plan

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2024-2025 Minor in Addictions - Department Majors (18 Credit Hours)

Required Courses
HURES 2183 Fundamentals of Counseling
HURES 3283 Addictions & Society
HURES 3383 Introduction to Addictions
HURES 3763 Group Processes & Practice
HURES 3813 Family Systems, Codependency & Additions
HURES 4453 Intervention Techniques 

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2024-2025 Minor in Additions - Non-Department Majors (21 Credit Hours)

Required Courses
HURES 2103 Interviewing Techniques
HURES 2183 Fundamentals of Counseling
HURES 3283 Additions & Society
HURES 3383 Introduction to Additions
HURES 3763 Group Processes & Practice
HURES 3813 Family Systems, Codependency & Additions
HURES 4453 Intervention Techniques

2024-2025 Minor Check Sheet

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2024-2025 Minor in Criminal Justice  - Department Majors (18 Credit Hours)

Required Course
CRJS 2233 Introduction to Criminal Justice

Electives
Select six (6) hours from the following:
CRJS 2253 Adult Correctional Systems
CRJS 2353 Juvenile Justice Systems
CRJS 2453 The Police Function
CRJS 3423 Introduction to Law Enforcement

Select nine (9) hours from the following:
CRJS 3333 Criminal Behavior
CRJS 3643 Criminal Justice Issues
CRJS 3653 Alternatives to Incarceration
CRJS 4153 Juvenile Program & Settings
CRJS 4293 Police Administration
CRJS 4333 Criminal Investigations I
CRJS 4343 Criminal Investigations II
CRJS 4413 Correctional Programs & Settings
CRJS 4473 Legal Aspects of the Criminal Justice System
CRJS 4623 Interrogation Techniques
CRJS 4981-4 Seminar in Criminal Justice

Special Requirements
Must earn three (3) hours of upper-division work at ECU towards minor to complete minor residency requirement. 

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2024-2025 Minor in Human Serv. Counseling - Dept. Majors (18 Credit Hours)

Required Courses
HURES 2183 Fundamentals of Counseling
HURES 3203 Vocational Testing & Evaluation
HURES 4443 Counseling Services
HURES 4453 Intervention Techniques

Electives
Six (6) hours from 2000-4000 level courses in HURES, COUNS, SOWK, CRJS, SOC or PSYCH. 

Special Requirements
Must earn three (3) hours of upper-division work at ECU towards minor to complete minor residency requirement. 

2024-2025 Minor Check Sheet

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2024-2025 Minor in Human Serv. Counseling - Non-Dept. Majors (18 Credit Hours)

Required Courses
HURES 2103 Interviewing Techniques
HURES 2183 Fundamentals of Counseling
HURES 3183 Case Management Practice
HURES 3203 Vocational Testing & Evaluation
HURES 4443 Counseling Services

Electives
Six (6) hours from 2000-4000 level electives in HURES, COUNS, SOWK, CRJS, SOC or PSYCH. 

Special Requirements
Must earn three (3) hours of upper-division work at ECU towards minor to complete minor residency requirement. 

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2024-2025 Minor in Social Work - Department Majors (18 Credit Hours)

Required Courses
SOWK 2273 Intro to Social Work & Social Welfare
SOWK 2521 Professional Skills for Social & Social Welfare
SOWK 3613 Social Welfare Policy & Services
SOWK 4423 Human Behavior & Social Environment II

Electives
Eight (8) hours of electives approved by Social Work faculty. 

Special Requirements
Must earn three (3) hours of upper-division work at ECU towards minor to complete minor residency requirement. 

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2024-2025 Minor in Social Work - Non-Department Majors (18 Credit Hours)

Required Courses
HURES 2103 Interviewing Techniques
HURES 3183 Case Management Practice
SOWK 2273 Intro to Social Work & Social Welfare
SOWK 3613 Social Welfare Policy & Services

Electives
Five (5) hours of electives approved by social work faculty. 

Special Requirements
Must earn three (3) hours of upper-division work at ECU towards minor to complete minor residency requirement. 

2024-2025 Minor Check Sheet

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Native American Studies Program

Majors Offered
Native American Studies - Bachelor of Arts

Minors Offered
Native American Studies

Course Prefixes
2024-2025 Chickasaw (CHI) Courses
2024-2025 Choctaw (CHO) Courses
2024-2025 Native American Studies (NAS) Courses

Department Information
ECU offers both a BA and a minor in Native American Studies.  Native American Studies is an interdisciplinary program that reflects an awareness of the issues which contemporary native communities and peoples confront.  By approaching the multiplicity of Indian cultures from a variety of academic perspectives, a deeper understanding of native societies past and present emerges.  It makes use of the strengths of university faculty members in history, archaeology, political science, business, nursing, legal studies, art, English, professional programs in human services, and other disciplines.

We also offer a BA in Native American Studies - Cultural Resource Management (CRM). CRM students learn to manage cultural resources that include heritage and the arts. Archaeology and the study of material culture is central to their work. In addition to understanding Native American history and culture, students pursuing this major will learn about tribal, federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines that impact how we manage cultural resources.

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2024-2025 Native American Studies - Bachelor of Arts (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

General Education
It is recommended that students complete MATH 1413 as part of their general education curriculum. 

Required Core Courses (18 Credit Hours)
ANTH 2523 Native Peoples of North America
ANTH 2713 Intro to Cultural Anthropology
NAS 1113 Introduction to Native American Studies
NAS 3003 Tribal Sovereignty & Federal Indian Policy; OR
NAS 3013 Intro to Native American Language; OR
NAS 4983 Indigenous Representations in Film & Documentaries
NAS 4113 Research in Native American Studies
NAS 4223 Internship in Native American Studies

Required Electives (18 Credit Hours)
Other approved hours relating to NAS may be substituted if approved by NAS chair. 
ANTH 2003 Intro to Cultural Resource Management
ANTH 3003 Archaeological Theory & Methods
ANTH 4503 Archaeology Field School
ANTH 4981-4 Seminar in Cultural Resource Management
BUS 3013 Native American Economic Development
CHI 1113 - 4113 Chickasaw I - IV
CHO 1113 Choctaw I
ENG 3123 Introduction to Linguistics 
LS 4143 Introduction to Native American Law
NAS 2113 Chickasaw Humanities: Comparing Culture
NAS 2123 Chickasaw Humanities: Chickasaw Culture
NAS 2883 Special Studies - Muskogee Creek I
NAS 2884 Special Studies - Potawatomi I
NAS 4981-4 Seminar in Native American Studies
PS 3193 Tribal Politics
SOC 3003 Native American Sociology
SOWK 4113 The indian Child Welfare Act

Minor
A minor is not required for this major. A minor may be selected in consultation with the NAS department chair. 

General Electives (46 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student. 

Special Requirements
"Teachers" or "methods" courses do not count in major. 

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2024-2025 Minor in Native American Studies (18 Credit Hours)

Required Course
ANTH 2523 Native Peoples of North America

Electives
Select 15 other hours approved by the Chickasaw Nation Native American Studies Chair. 

Special Requirements
Must earn three (3) hours of upper division work at ECU towards minor to complete minor residency requirement. 

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Interdisciplinary Studies Program

Majors Offered
Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of Arts

Course Prefix
2024-2025 Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) Courses

Department Information

Eligibility Requirements
The student must be 21 or older and have earned at least 60 semester hours. 

Admission Requirements
The student must be admitted to East Central University. The student must meet in person or by phone with the Program Director or their assigned Online Advisor to complete an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for Interdisciplinary Studies.

Prior Learning
Students in the program may apply transfer credits from other colleges/universities, credit by examination (e.g., CLEP or ECU Challenge Exam), Military and other non-college courses evaluated by the American Council on Education. 

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2024-2025 Interdisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of Arts (120 Credit)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Required Core (12 Credit Hours)
IDS 3113 Interdisciplinary Studies
IDS 3123 Professional Field Experience I
IDS 4123 Professional Field Experience II
IDS 4723 Senior Project

Required Interdisciplinary Courses (33 Credit Hours)
Student will complete 33 semester hours of coursework that is approved in the student's Independent Learning Plan (ILP). The ILP must reflect a coherent plan of study in support of the student's academic and career goals. The ILP must include at least 18 hours of credit from ECU and at least 15 hours must be upper division credit. 

General Electives (35 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student. 

Special Requirements
Students seeking a teaching license under Alternative Certification must met the requirements of the State Department of Education.

2024-2025 Interdisciplinary Check Sheet

 

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Department of Art + Design: Media + Communication

Majors Offered
Art (Graphic Design) - Bachelor of Fine Arts
Art (Studio Art) - Bachelor of Fine Arts
Art (Teacher Certification) - Bachelor of Fine Arts
Mass Communication (Media Production) - Bachelor of Science
Mass Communication (Advertising/Public Relations) - Bachelor of Science
Mass Communication (Strategic Communication) - Bachelor of Science

Minors Offered
Art - contact department for details
Art Therapy Preparation (Fine Arts Majors) - contact department for details
Art Therapy Preparation (Non-Fine Arts Majors, Psych or Human Services Counseling) - contact department for details
Art Therapy Preparation - Visual Arts (Psych & Human Services Counseling Majors) - contact department for details
Art Therapy Preparation - Theatre (Psych & Human Services Counseling Majors)
Art Therapy Preparation - Music (Psych & Human Services Counseling Majors)
Game Design
Media/Graphic Arts (Mass Comm Majors)
Media/Graphic Arts (Non-Mass Comm Majors)
Mass Communication
Communication & Performance Studies - Communication - contact department for details

Certificates Offered
Mass Communication (Accounts Management)
Mass Communication (Social Media Marketing)

Course Prefixes
2024-2025 Art (ART) Courses
2024-2025 Communication (COMM) Courses
2024-2025 Mass Communication (MCOMM) Courses
2024-2025 SFA Courses
2024-2025 Theatre (THEA) Courses

Department Information
 East Central University’s Department of Art + Design : Media + Communication encourages collaboration across disciplines and offers major and minor programs in art, communication, and media. In art, students develop a personal, aesthetically based, problem solving approach to the visual arts and acquire skills in drawing, painting, design, sculpture, ceramics, and digital media. Lecture courses are designed to engage students in the contextuality of art as a historical dialogue.

Facilities include state of the art studios for drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, digital imaging and foundations. The Department can access over 50,000 images via database for art history. It houses a state of the art digital imaging laboratory.  Other equipment in the department includes: high fire, raku, and salt glazing kilns for ceramics; metal working equipment, a ceramic shell foundry, CNC machine, 3D printer, wood and stone carving equipment for sculpting; and equipment for etching, lithography, serigraphy, and relief printmaking, audio and video production.

Art Program
The department offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with concentrations in studio art, art education, and graphic design. The concentration in studio art prepares students for positions as an artist or for further study in fine arts graduate programs. The concentration in art education prepares students for positions teaching art in school prekindergarten through grade twelve. The graphic design concentration prepares students for positions in which graphic design skills are paramount, which include design, typography layout and graphic design for publication, and corporate image design. 

Mass Communication Programs
The department also offers a Mass Communication major with concentrations in Media Production, Advertising/Public Relations, and Strategic Communication.  Media Production prepares students to enter graduate programs, media industries, government and business. It also serves students who wish to pursue careers and other interests in audio and video production, and electronic and print journalism. Advertising/Public Relations prepares students who wish to pursue careers representing businesses and other organizations through the use of mass media. Strategic Communication prepares students for careers in content creation, broadcasting/streaming, and public relations with listening and presentational skills, communications theory, and practical industry experiences. Minors are offered in Art, Communication, Art Therapy, Media/ Graphic Arts and Mass Communication. Certification in Mass Communication (Accounts Management) is offered.

Internship Hours
Over the course of a semester, a student might complete 30 logged internship hours per 1 internship course credit hour completed. 

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2024-2025 Art - Graphic Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Foundation Core (33 Credit Hours)
ART 1123 Computers for Creatives
ART 1133 Drawing I
ART 1143 Theory & Social Practice
ART 1213 Two Dimensional Design
ART 1313 Three Dimensional Design
ART 2243 Art History Survey I
ART 2253 Art History Survey II
ART 2273 Survey of Multicultural Art
ART 3713 Printmaking I
ART 3923 Digital & Electronic Art I
ART 4213 History of Art Contemporary
SFA 1000 Cultural Attendance

Design Core (18 Credit Hours)
ART 2153 Typography I
ART 3133 Drawing II
ART 3153 Typography II
ART 2943 Principles of Graphic Design
ART 3943 Graphic Design I
MCOM 1713 Introduction to Photography

Advanced Design Core (12 Credit Hours)
ART 3303 Motion Graphics
ART 3713 Printmaking I (OR Figure Drawing I)
ART 3403 Figure Drawing (OR Printmaking I)
ART 3953 Graphic Design II
ART 4923 Digital & Electronic Art II

Graphic Design - Major Electives (9 Credit Hours)
Select three courses from the following:
ART 3143 Drawing III
ART 3414 Figure Drawing II
ART 3903 Figure Drawing III
ART 4943 Graphic Design Internship
MCOM 1813 Intro to Video
MCOM 3043 AR/VR Production
MCOM 3063 Emerging Media
MCOM 3333 Intermediate Photography
MCOM 3343 Imaging for Media

Capstone Courses (3 Credit Hours)
ART 4741 Professional Practice I
ART 4841 Professional Practice II
ART 4971 Senior Exhibit

General Electives (14 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student. 

Special Requirements
"Teachers" or "methods" courses may not count toward this major.
A minor program of study is not required for this major. 

2024-2025 Art Graphic Design Check Sheet
2024-2025 Art Graphic Design 4-Year Plan (contact department for details)

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2024-2025 Art -Studio Art - Bachelor of Fine Arts
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Foundation Core (33 Credit Hours)
ART 1123 Computers for Creatives
ART 1133 Drawing I
ART 1143 Theory & Social Practice
ART 1213 Two Dimensional Design
ART 1313 Three Dimensional Design
ART 2243 Art History Survey I
ART 2253 ARt History Survey II
ART 2273 Survey of Mathematical Art
ART 3713 Printmaking I
ART 3923 Digital & Electronic Art I
ART 4213 History of Art Contemporary
SFA 1000 Cultural Attendance

Studio Core (15 Credit Hours)
ART 3133 Drawing II; OR
ART 3403 Figure Drawing I
MCOM 1713 Introduction to Photography

Select three courses from the following:
ART 3213 Watercolor I
ART 2313 Painting I
ART 3513 Sculpture I
ART 3813 Ceramics I

Advanced Design Core (6 Credit Hours)
Select two courses from the following:
ART 3213 Watercolor II
ART 3313 Painting II
ART 3413 Figure Drawing II
ART 3613 Sculpture II
ART 4923 Digital & Electronic Art II

Vertical Foundation (12 Credit Hours)
ART 2103 Integrated Studio I
ART 3103 Integrated Studio II
ART 4103 Integrated Studio III
ART 4203 Integrated Studio IV

Studio Electives (3 Credit Hours)
Select one course from the following
ART 3143 Drawing III
ART 3323 Painting III
ART 3623 Sculpture III
ART 3903 Figure Drawing III
ART 4813 Ceramics II
ART 4823 Ceramics III

Capstone Core (3 Credit Hours)
ART 4741 Professional Practice I
ART 4841 Professional Practice II
ART 4971 Senior Exhibit

General Electives (8 - 14 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student. 

Special Requirements
A minor program of study is not required for this major. 

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2024-2025 Art - Teacher Certification - Bachelor of Fine Arts

General Education
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program. It is recommended that program majors complete MATH 1413 and BIOL 1114 toward their general education requirement. Program majors are required to complete COMM 1113 Fundamentals of Human Communication and PSYCH 1113 General Psychology as part of their general education requirements. 

Foundation Core (33 Credit Hours)
ART 1123 Computers for Creatives
ART 1133 Drawing I
ART 1143 Theory & Social Practice
ART 1213 Two Dimensional Design
ART 1313 Three Dimensional Design
ART 2243 Art History Survey I
ART 2253 ARt History Survey II
ART 2273 Survey of Mathematical Art
ART 3713 Printmaking I
ART 3923 Digital & Electronic Art I
ART 4213 History of Art Contemporary
SFA 1000 Cultural Attendance

Studio Core (21 Credit Hours)
ART 2313 Painting I
ART 3273 Aesthetics
ART 3403 Figure Drawing I
ART 3513 Sculpture I
ART 3713 Printmaking I
ART 3813 Ceramics
MCOM 1713 Introduction to Photo

Advanced Design Core (3 Credit Hours)
Select one course from the following:
ART 3313 Painting II
ART 3413 Figure Drawing II
ART 3613 Sculpture II
ART 4713 Printmaking II
ART 4813 Ceramics II

Methods Core (5 Credit Hours)
ART 4412 Art for Elementary Teachers
ART 4513 Art for Secondary Teachers

Professional Education (30 Credit Hours)
The Professional Education courses are used as the minor. No further minor program is required for this major.
EDUC 2402 Survey of the Exceptional Child
PSYCH 3463 Child & Adolescent Psychology
EDUC 2012 Diversity in American Education
EDUC 2631 Foundations of Education Technology
EDUC 2211 Field Experience I
EDUPSY 3513 Education Psychology
EDUC 3001 Field Experience II
EDUC 4052 Effective Teaching in Secondary Education
EDUC 4611 Field Experience III
EDUC 4632 Education Technology Integration Strategies
EDUC 4262 Student Teaching Seminar I
EDUC 4282 Student Teaching Seminar II
EDUC 4964 Sup Student Teaching Grades PK-12
EDUC 4964 Sup Student Teaching Grades PK-12

Special Requirements
The OSRHE computer proficiency graduation requirement will be met through the completion of the courses EDUC 4611 Field Experience III and EDUC 4632 Education Technology (including equated or substituted courses), both of which are required courses in the professional education sequence. 

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2024-2025 Mass Comm - Media Production - Bachelor of Science
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Required Core Courses (33 Credit Hours)
ART 1123 Computers for Creatives
ART 2943 Principles of Graphic Design
MCOM 1713 Introduction to Photography
MCOM 1733 Introduction to Mass Media
MCOM 1813 Introduction to Video Production
MCOM 2733 Writing for Media I
MCOM 3013 Media Practicum
MCOM 3053 Social Media Management
MCOM 3783 Writing for Media II
MCOM 3853 Media Ethics & Law
MCOM 4012 Career Preparation
MCOM 4611 Senior Portfolio in Mass Comm
SFA 1000 Cultural Attendance

Required for Media Production Concentration (12 Credit Hours)
MCOM 2753 Introduction to Audio Production
MCOM 3333 Intermediate Photography
MCOM 3343 Imaging for Media
MCOM 3873 Intermediate Video Production

Required Electives (12 Credit Hours)
Select 12 credit hours from the following courses:
ART 2153 Typography I
ART 3303 Motion Graphics
ART 3943 Graphic Design I
ENG 3143 Introduction to Film
MCOM 2743 Photojournalism
MCOM 3023 Audio Engineering I
MCOM 3043 AR/VR Production
MCOM 3063 Emerging Media
MCOM 3823 Advertising
MCOM 3843 Advertising Copy & Layout
MCOM 3863 Radio & Podcast Production
MCOM 3893 Public Relations
MCOM 4023 Audio Engineering II
MCOM 4123 Short Film Production
MCOM 4223 Conceptual Art Photography
MCOM 4233 Documentary Production
MCOM 4313 Advanced Video Production
MCOM 4323 Ad/PR Campaigns
MCOM 4711-3 Professional Internship
MCOM 4733 Contemporary Issues in Mass Comm
MCOM 4813 Public Relations Writing
MCOM 4981-4 Seminar in Mass Comm
MCOM 4991-4 Independent Study in Mass Comm

General Electives (23 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student. 

Special Requirements
Students declaring a Mass Communication major starting in the Fall 2015 semester or later must successfully complete one semester of SFA 1000 Cultural Attendance (zero hrs of credit, P/NP graded modality). 
A minor program is not required for this major. 

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2024-2025 Mass Comm - Advertising/Public Relations - Bachelor of Science
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Required Core Courses (33 Credit Hours)
ART 1123 Computers for Creatives
ART 2943 Principles of Graphic Design
MCOM 1713 Introduction to Photography
MCOM 1733 Introduction to Mass Media
MCOM 1813 Introduction to Video Production
MCOM 2733 Writing for Media I
MCOM 3013 Media Practicum
MCOM 3053 Social Media Management
MCOM 3783 Writing for Media II
MCOM 3853 Media Ethics & Law
MCOM 4012 Career Preparation
MCOM 4611 Senior Portfolio in Mass Comm
SFA 1000 Cultural Attendance

Required for Concentration (12 Credit Hours)
MCOM 3823 Advertising
MCOM 3843 Advertising Copy & Layout
MCOM 3893 Public Relations
MCOM 4323 Ad/PR Campaigns

Required Electives (12 Credit Hours)
Select 12 credit hours from the following courses:
COMM 3133 Organizational Communication
COMM 3303 Persuasion
COMM 3943 Group Dynamics
COMM 4013 Crisis Communication
COMM 4423 Intercultural Communication
ENG 3183 Technical & Professional Writing
MKTG 3313 Principles of Marketing
MKTG 3813 Professional Selling
MCOM 2743 Photojournalism
MCOM 2753 Introduction to Audio Production
MCOM 3063 Emerging Media
MCOM 3333 Intermediate Photography
MCOM 3343 Imaging for Media
MCOM 3863 Radio & Podcast Production
MCOM 3873 Intermediate Video Production
MCOM 4123 Short Film Production
MCOM 4223 Conceptual Art Photography
MCOM 4233 Documentary Production
MCOM 4711-3 Professional Internship
MCOM 4733 Contemporary Issues in Mass Comm
MCOM 4813 Public Relations Writing
MCOM 4981-4 Seminar in Mass Comm
MCOM 4991-4 Independent Study in Mass Comm

General Electives (23 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student. 

Special Requirements
Students declaring a Mass Communication major starting in the Fall 2015 semester or later must successfully complete one semester of SFA 1000 Cultural Attendance (zero hrs of credit, P/NP graded modality). 
A minor program is not required for this major. 

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2024-2025 Mass Comm - Strategic Communication - Bachelor of Science
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Required Core Courses (33 Credit Hours)
ART 1123 Computers for Creatives
ART 2943 Principles of Graphic Design
MCOM 1713 Introduction to Photography
MCOM 1733 Introduction to Mass Media
MCOM 1813 Introduction to Video Production
MCOM 2733 Writing for Media I
MCOM 3013 Media Practicum
MCOM 3053 Social Media Management
MCOM 3783 Writing for Media II
MCOM 3853 Media Ethics & Law
MCOM 4012 Career Preparation
MCOM 4611 Senior Portfolio in Mass Comm
SFA 1000 Cultural Attendance

Required for Concentration (12 Credit Hours)
COMM 2153 Interpersonal Communication
COMM 3133 Organizational Communication
COMM 3243 Presentational Communication
COMM 3613 Group Dynamics

Required Electives (12 Credit Hours)
Select 12 credit hours from the following courses:
COMM 3213 Persuasion
COMM 4013 Crisis Communication
COMM 4423 Intercultural Communication
ENG 3183 Technical & Professional Writing
MCOM 2743 Photojournalism
MCOM 2753 Intro to Audio Production
MCOM 3063 Emerging Media
MCOM 3823 Advertising
MCOM 3843 Advertising Copy & Layout
MCOM 3863 Radio & Podcast Production
MCOM 3873 Intermediate Video Production
MCOM 3893 Public Relations
MCOM 4223 Conceptual Art Photography
MCOM 4233 Documentary Production
MCOM 4313 Advanced Video Production
MCOM 4323 Ad/PR Campaigns
MCOM 4711-3 Professional Internship
MCOM 4733 Contemporary Issues in Mass Comm
MCOM 4813 Public Relations Writing
MCOM 4981-4 Seminar in Mass Comm
MCOM 4991-4 Independent Study in Mass Comm

General Electives (23 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student. 

Special Requirements
Students declaring a Mass Communication major starting in the Fall 2015 semester or later must successfully complete one semester of SFA 1000 Cultural Attendance (zero hrs of credit, P/NP graded modality). 
A minor program is not required for this major. 

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2024-2025 Minor in Art Therapy - Theatre (21 Credit Hours)
Psych & Human Services Counseling Majors
Minor #1

Required Courses 
COMM 1632 Movement for the Stage
COMM 2153 Interpersonal Communication
COMM 3613 Group Dynamics 
THEA 1413 Acting I
THEA 2423 Acting II
THEA 2441 Theatre Production
THEA 2453 Intro to Technical Theatre
THEA 4453 Stage Makeup

Special Requirements
Must earn three (3) hours of upper division work at ECU towards minor to complete residency requirement. 

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2024-2025 Minor in Art Therapy - Music (21 Credit Hours)
Psych & Human Services Counseling Majors
Minor #2

Required Courses
MUS 1113 Music Theory & Ear Training I
MUS 2111 University Singers
MUS 2433 World Music
MUS 3633 History of Music Through Bach
MUS 3634 History of Music Since Bach

Major Instrument /Voice Lessons
Complete six (6) credit hours (3 semesters)
MUS 1000 performing arts recital (3 semesters)
Piano - Class or Private, 2 credits, taken in two semesters. 

Special Requirements
Must earn three (3) hours of upper division work at ECU towards minor to complete residency requirement. 

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2024-2025 Minor in Game Design (18 Credit Hours)
Minor #3

Required Courses
ART 1123 Computers for Creatives
MCOM 2003 Principles of Game Design
MCOM 3043 AR/VR Production

Electives
Select nine (9) hours from the following:
ART 1213 Two-Dimensional Design
ART 2943 Principles of Graphic Design
ART 3303 Motion Graphics
ART 3923 Digital & Electronic Art I
ART 4923 Digital & Electronic Art II
MCOM 3023 Audio Engineering I
MCOM 4023 Audio Engineering II

Special Requirements
Must earn three (3) hours of upper division work at ECU towards minor to complete minor residency requirement.

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2024-2025 Minor in Media/Graphic Arts (18 Credit Hours)
Mass Communication Majors
Minor #4

Required Courses
ART 1133 Drawing I
ART 1213 Two Dimensional Design
ART 3923 Digital & Electronic Art I
ART 3943 Graphic Design I
ART 4923 Digital & Electronic Art II
MCOM 3333 Intermediate Photography

Special Requirements
Must earn three (3) hours of upper division work at ECU towards minor to complete minor residency requirement.

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2024-2025 Minor in Media/Graphic Design (18 Credit Hours)
Non-Mass Communication Majors
Minor #5

Required Courses
ART 1133 Drawing I
ART 1213 Two Dimensional Design
ART 3923 Digital & Electronic Art I
ART 3943 Graphic Design I
MCOM 1713 Introduction to Photography
MCOM 3343 Imaging for Media

Special Requirements
Students are strongly advised to use elective hours to complete course work in MCOM 3333 Intermediate Photography and ART 4923 Digital & Electronic Art II
Must earn three (3) hours of upper division work at ECU towards minor to complete minor residency requirement.

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2024-2025 Minor in Mass Communication (18 Credit Hours)
Minor #6

Required Course
MCOM 1733 Introduction to Mass Media

Electives
Select 15 hours from the following courses:
At least six (6) hours must be 3000-4000 level courses. 
MCOM 1713 Introduction to Photography
MCOM 1813 Introduction to Video Production
MCOM 2733 Writing for Media I
MCOM 2743 Photojournalism
MCOM 2753 Intro to Audio Production
MCOM 3333 Intermediate Photography
MCOM 3343 Imaging for Media
MCOM 3783 Writing for Media II
MCOM 3823 Advertising
MCOM 3843 Advertising Copy & Layout
MCOM 3853 Media Ethics & Law
MCOM 3863 Radio & Podcast Production
MCOM 3873 Studio Video Production
MCOM 3893 Public Relations
MCOM 4123 Short Film Production
MCOM 4223 Conceptual Art Photography
MCOM 4233 Documentary Production
MCOM 4313 Advanced Video Production
MCOM 4323 Ad/PR Campaigns
MCOM 4733 Contemp Issues in Mass Communications
MCOM 4813 Public Relations Writing
MCOM 4863 Television Studio Production
MCOM 4981-4 Seminar in Mass Comm
MCOM 4991-4 Individual Study in Mass Comm

Special Requirements
Must earn three (3) hours of upper division work at ECU towards minor to complete minor residency requirement.

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2024-2025 Certificate in Mass Comm - Accounts Management (33 Credit Hours) 
Certificate #1

Required in Mass Comm Core (9 Credit Hours)
MCOM 1733 Introduction to Mass Media
MCOM 2733 Writing for Media I
MCOM 3853 Media Ethics & Law

Required in Advertising/Public Relations Core (9 Credit Hours)
MCOM 3823 Advertising
MCOM 3843 Advertising Copy & Layout
MCOM 3893 Public Relations 

Management Core (9 Credit Hours)
MGMT 3013 Principles of Management
MGMT 3043 Human Resources Management
MGMT 4623 Leadership

Required Electives (6 Credit Hours)
MCOM 3343 Imaging for Media
MCOM 4813 Public Relations Writing

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2024-2025 Certificate in Mass Comm - Social Media Marketing (27 Credit Hours)
Certificate #2

Required in Mass Communication Core (9 Credit Hours)
ART 1123 Computers for Creatives
MCOM 3053 Social Media Management
MCOM 4733 Contemporary Issues in Mass Communication

Required in Advertising/Public Relations Core (9 Credit Hours)
MCOM 3823 Advertising
MCOM 3843 Advertising Copy & Layout
MCOM 3893 Public Relations

Required Elective Courses (9 Credit Hours)
MCOM 1713 Introduction to Photography
MCOM 3343 Imaging for Media
MCOM 4813 Public Relations Writing

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Department of Performing Arts

Majors Offered
Music (Instrumental - Teacher Certification) - Bachelor of Science
Music (Instrumental) - Bachelor of Science
Music (Vocal - Teacher Certification) - Bachelor of Science
Music (Vocal) - Bachelor of Science

Minors Offered
Music

Course Prefixes
2024-2025 Music (MUS) Courses
2024-2025 SFA Courses

Departmental Information
The Department of Performing Arts provides a  general music and theatre education foundation for all students along with  individual professional preparation for selected major fields within music and theatre. The department also enriches  the cultural life of the  campus and community. Students are encouraged to participate in band, choral and instrumental ensembles and theatre productions regardless of their major.  

Music Program
The Department of Music offers the following degree programs:  the Bachelor of Science degree with music majors in the Instrumental Concentration, the Instrumental Teacher Certification Concentration, the Vocal Concentration, and the Vocal Teacher Certification Concentration.   Each area has options designed as preparation for careers in concert, theater, media performance, or as teacher-preparation leading to kindergarten through high school certification.  Students who wish to prepare for a career in music business may complete the minor in Business Administration for Music Majors. Other minors and special endorsements in music are also available.

The curriculum has been designed to assist all participating students in reaching their maximum potential. Toward this end, the primary objectives of the undergraduate programs are (1) to further the performance ability in at least one musical medium, (2) to provide future teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary for them  to be successful as professional music educators, (3) to allow  some “semi-specialization” through courses directed toward instrumental and/or vocal education, and (4) to provide students with a wide range of educational/musical experiences which will encourage continued professional growth.

Applied Music
Individual & Class Instruction Voice, Piano, Harpsichord, Organ, Wind, String and Percussion Instruments
Private and class lessons:  one semester hour credit for one half-hour private lesson, or two or more half-hour class lessons, with five hours of practice expected per week, for a semester or equivalent time in a shorter term.  Extra fees are charged for instruction and for practice rooms (see fee schedule). The course numbers are progressive by semester in each of the Applied Music areas, and include one or two credit hours.  

Private instruction course numbers for music majors and minors are as follows:  2201 - minor instrument (lower level), 2222 - major instrument (lower level), 3301 minor instrument (upper level), 3332 - major instrument (upper level). Numbers above 4082 indicate study completed beyond eight terms. The course description for all private instruction is “The study of solo vocal and instrumental literature of different historical periods and styles, and of diction in English, French, German, and Italian.”  

Other Important Information for Music Majors

• Participation in a music ensemble designed by the department as appropriate for the student's degree program is required each fall and spring semester at ECU, except for the student teaching semester of music education majors. 
• Music majors must successfully complete eight semesters of MUS 1000 Performing Arts Recital (zero hours of credit, graded P/NP) for the Bachelors of Science-non-teacher certification, and seven semesters for the Bachelors of Science-teachers certification. Additional information, including modification of the requirement for transfers who were music majors at their previous institution, is given in the Music Department Handbook. 
• Proficiency tests in Piano, in Theory and in Applied Music must be taken at the end of the sophomore year or its equivalent; transfer students must take these proficiency tests during their first week of classes at ECU. Re-examination will be permitted, but the tests must be passed before the senior recital. In Applied Music, a Proficiency Jury must be passed in order to enroll in 3000-level courses. 
• ECU requires all music majors to complete a senior recital. The recital sequence requires performing and passing a preview recital at least 30 days prior to the senior recital. The requirement cannot be fulfilled through transfer credit. The student's passing grade will indicate successful completion of the recital in the final semester. 
• Students declaring a Music major starting in the fall of 2015 or later, must successfully complete two semesters of SPA 1000 Cultural Attendance (zero hours of credit, graded P/NP). 

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2024-2025 Music (Instrumental) Teacher Cert. - Bachelor of Science (121 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program. The major has two required general education courses, which can be found below under Related Work.

Required Music Core (12 Credit Hours)
MUS 1000 Performing Arts Recital (enroll each semester)
MUS 1113 Music Theory & Ear Training I
MUS 1133 Music Theory & Ear Training II
MUS 1233 Music Theory & Ear Training III
MUS 3113 Music Theory & Ear Training IV
SFA 1000 Cultural Attendance (must pass two times)

Required Core Courses (51 Credit Hours)
MUS 1511 Class Instruction in Brass Instruments
MUS 1611 Class Instruction in Woodwind Instruments
MUS 1711 Class Instruction in String Instruments
MUS 1811 Class Instruction in Percussion Instruments
MUS 2111 University Singers (enroll two semesters)
MUS 2211 Band (enroll for 7 semesters)
MUS 2422 Intro to Music Education
MUS 3211 Principles of Conducting
MUS 3221 Band Literature
MUS 3232 Marching Band Techniques
MUS 3633 History of Music Through Bach
MUS 3643 History of Music Since Bach
MUS 3831 Instrumental Conducting
MUS 3831 Instrumental Conducting
MUS 4113 Musical Form & Analysis
MUS 4412 Music in the Elementary School
MUS 4432 Instrumental Music in the School
MUS 4512 Admin of the Instrumental Music Prog
Major Instrument (eight hours)
Minor Instrument (three hours)
Piano (four hours)

Related Work (6 Credit Hours)
Required General Education Courses
COMM 1113 Fundamentals of Human Communication
PSYCH 1113 General Psychology

Minor
The professional education courses below are used for the minor. No additional minor is required for this major.

Professional Education (30 Credit Hours)
EDUC 2402 Survey of the Exceptional Child
PSYCH 3463 Child & Adolescent Psychology
EDUC 2012 Diversity in American Education
EDUC 2631 Foundations of Education Technology
EDUC 2211 Field Experience I
EDUPSY 3513 Education Psychology
EDUC 3001 Field Experience II
EDUC 4052 Effective Teaching in Secondary Education
EDUC 4611 Field Experience III
EDUC 4632 Education Technology Integration Strategies
EDUC 4262 Student Teaching Seminar I
EDUC 4282 Student Teaching Seminar II
EDUC 4964 Sup Student Teaching Grades PK-12
EDUC 4964 Sup Student Teaching Grades PK-12

Special Requirements
"Teachers" or "methods" courses may not count toward this major. 

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2024-2025 Music (Instrumental) - Bachelor of Science (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program.

Required Music Core (12 Credit Hours)
MUS 1000 Performing Arts Recital (enroll each semester)
MUS 1113 Music Theory & Ear Training I
MUS 1133 Music Theory & Ear Training II
MUS 1233 Music Theory & Ear Training III
MUS 3113 Music Theory & Ear Training IV
SFA 1000 Cultural Attendance (must pass two times)

Required for Instrumental Concentration (49 Credit Hours)
MUS 1511 Class Instruction in Brass Instruments
MUS 1611 Class Instruction in Woodwind Instruments
MUS 1711 Class Instruction in String Instruments
MUS 1811 Class Instruction in Percussion Instruments
MUS 2211 Band (enroll for 8 semesters)
MUS 2422 Intro to Music Education
MUS 3211 Principles of Conducting
MUS 3221 Band Literature
MUS 3633 History of Music Through Bach
MUS 3643 History of Music Since Bach
MUS 3831 Instrumental Conducting
MUS 4113 Musical Form & Analysis
Major Instrument (sixteen hours)
Minor Instrument (three hours)
Piano (four hours)

Minor
A minor program of study is not required for this major. Students who wish to prepare for a career in Music Business may complete the minor in Business Admin for Music Majors. 

General Electives (19-25 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student. 

Special Requirements
"Teachers" or "methods" courses may not count for this major. 

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2024-2025 Music (Vocal) - Teacher Cert. - Bachelor of Science (124 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program. This major includes two required general education courses, which are listed under the Related Work section. 

Required Music Core (12 Credit Hours)
MUS 1000 Performing Arts Recital (enroll each semester)
MUS 1113 Music Theory & Ear Training I
MUS 1133 Music Theory & Ear Training II
MUS 1233 Music Theory & Ear Training III
MUS 3113 Music Theory & Ear Training IV
SFA 1000 Cultural Attendance (must pass two times)

Required Core Courses (48 Credit Hours)
MUS 1121 Vocal Diction I
MUS 1521 Class Instruction in String Instruments
MUS 1711 Class Instruction in Wind Instruments
MUS 1811 Class Instruction in Percussion Instruments
MUS 2111 University Singers (enroll for 7 semesters); OR
MUS D2131 Vocal Ensemble - Univ. Chorale
MUS 2422 Intro to Music Education
MUS 3211 Principles of Conducting
MUS 3241 Vocal Diction II
MUS 3321 Choral Literature
MUS 3621 Vocal Pedagogy
MUS 3633 History of Music Through Bach
MUS 3643 History of Music Since Bach
MUS 3871 Choral Conducting
MUS 4113 Musical Form & Analysis
MUS 4412 Music in the Elementary School
MUS 4532 Vocal Music in the Secondary School
Major Instrument - Voice (eleven hours)
Minor Instrument - Piano (six hours)

Related Work (6 Credit Hours)
Required General Education Courses
COMM 1113 Fundamentals of Human Communication
PSYCH 1113 General Psychology

Minor
The professional education courses below are used for the minor. No additional minor is required for this major. 

Professional Education (30 Credit Hours)
EDUC 2402 Survey of the Exceptional Child
PSYCH 3463 Child & Adolescent Psychology
EDUC 2012 Diversity in American Education
EDUC 2631 Foundations of Education Technology
EDUC 2211 Field Experience I
EDUPSY 3513 Education Psychology
EDUC 3001 Field Experience II
EDUC 4052 Effective Teaching in Secondary Education
EDUC 4611 Field Experience III
EDUC 4632 Education Technology Integration Strategies
EDUC 4262 Student Teaching Seminar I
EDUC 4282 Student Teaching Seminar II
EDUC 4964 Sup Student Teaching Grades PK-12
EDUC 4964 Sup Student Teaching Grades PK-12

Special Requirements 
"Teachers" or "methods" courses may not count toward this major. 

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2024-2025 Music (Vocal) - Bachelor of Science (120 Credit Hours)
The 120 credit hours includes ECU's 40 hour General Education program. This major does require certain general education courses to be completed - see the Related Work section below. 

Required Core Courses (12 Credit Hours)
MUS 1000 Performing Arts Recital (enroll each semester)
MUS 1113 Music Theory & Ear Training I
MUS 1133 Music Theory & Ear Training II
MUS 1233 Music Theory & Ear Training III
MUS 3113 Music Theory & Ear Training IV
SFA 1000 Cultural Attendance (must pass two times)

Required for Vocal Concentration (46 Credit Hours)
MUS 1121 Vocal Diction I
MUS 1711 Class Instruction in String Instruments
MUS 2111 University Singers (enroll for 8 semesters); OR
MUS D2131 Vocal Ensemble - Univ Chorale
MUS 2422 Intro to Music Education
MUS 3211 Principles of Conducting
MUS 3241 Vocal Diction II
MUS 3321 Choral Literature
MUS 3621 Vocal Pedagogy
MUS 3633 History of Music Through Bach
MUS 3643 History of Music Since Bach
MUS 3871 Choral Conducting
MUS 4113 Musical Form & Analysis
Major Instrument - Voice (sixteen hours)
Minor Instrument - Piano (four hours)

Related Work (6 Credit Hours)
Required General Education - select one from the following:
FREN 1113 Elementary French I
RUSS 1113 Elementary Russian I
SPAN 1113 Elementary Spanish I

Require Electives
Select one of the following courses:
FREN 1223 Elementary French II
RUSS 1223 Elementary Russian II
SPAN 1223 Elementary Spanish II

Minor
A minor program is not required for this major. Students who wish to prepare for a career in Music Business may complete the minor in Business Administration for music majors. 

General Electives (16-28 Credit Hours)
An elective course is any college-level course not required by the major program, but utilized to reach the minimum 120 credit hour requirement for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen according to the interest of the student. 

Special Requirements
"Teachers" or "methods" courses may not count toward this major. 

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2024-2025 Minor in Music (20 Credit Hours)

Required Courses
MUS 1000 Performing Arts Recital (4 semesters)
MUS 1113 Music Theory & Ear Training I

Major Applied Area - 4 hours (taken in 4 semesters)

Ensembles 
Four (4) hours - select from the following:
MUS 2111
MUS 2211
MUS 2311
MUS D2131
MUS 02131

Electives
Select three courses from the following:
MUS 3503 History of Musical Theatre
MUS 1133 Music Theory & Ear Training II
MUS 2533 Music in Life
MUS 3633 History of Music Through Bach
MUS 3643 History of Music Since Bach

Special Requirements
Must earn three (3) hours of upper division work at ECU towards minor to complete minor residency requirement. 

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