University Studies Program
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Discover, Create and Communicate: Spalding’s University Studies Program
At Spalding University, all undergraduate students (associate and bachelor’s) deepen their knowledge and challenge themselves through rigorous study across and within academic disciplines. Known as the University Studies Program, these courses foster a commitment to lifelong learning, intentional service and the promotion of peace and justice.
Habits of the Heart and Mind
The University Studies Program prioritizes the following skills, leading students to develop the personal and intellectual competencies they need to succeed in their chosen profession.
- Critical Thinking: Students are empowered to explore issues and ideas comprehensively, describe and compare competing theories, organize thoughts and construct persuasive arguments.
- Effective Communication: Students are taught to communicate with excellence both orally and in writing, presenting words and concepts that increase knowledge, foster understanding, express ideas and promote change.
- Diverse Perspectives on Social and Cultural Issues: Students learn how to understand the role of cultural issues, historical circumstances and psychological welfare in contemporary societies.
- Scientific and Mathematical Skills: Students gain general knowledge in the influence of the natural sciences on daily living and gain proficiency in reasoning and solving quantitative problems.
- Understanding Values and Religious Beliefs of Self and Others: Students assess their own values, examine societal contexts and consider how different perspectives might be applied to ethical dilemmas.
- Diverse Perspectives on Social and Cultural Issues: Students learn how to understand the role of cultural issues, historical circumstances and psychological welfare in contemporary societies.
- Scientific and Mathematical Skills: Students gain general knowledge in the influence of the natural sciences on daily living and gain proficiency in reasoning and solving quantitative problems.
- Understanding Values and Religious Beliefs of Self and Others: Students assess their own values, examine societal contexts and consider how different perspectives might be applied to ethical dilemmas.
FAQ’s
For all associate degrees, the minimum number of University Studies hours required is 34.
For all baccalaureate degrees, the minimum number of University Studies hours required is 49. Depending on the major, University Studies requirements may range from 49 hours to 58 hours.
Associates
There are three specific required courses that must be completed by all associate degree programs:
- SU 100: Successful Student Strategies
- ENG 109: College Writing Workshop I
- COM 201: Effective Speaking
Students must also complete the following minimum number of hours in these required disciplines:
- Fine Arts/Theatre Arts: 3 hours
- Literature: 3 hours
- Philosophy: 3 hours
- Mathematics: 3 hours
- Natural Science: 3 hours
- History: 3 hours
- Religious Studies: 3 hours
- Economics: 6 hours
There are four specific required courses that must be completed by all bachelor degree programs:
- SU 100: Successful Student Strategies
- ENG 109: College Writing Workshop I
- ENG 110: College Writing Workshop I
- COM 201: Effective Speaking
Students in all majors must also complete the following minimum number of hours in these required disciplines:
- Fine Arts/Theatre Arts: 3 hours
- Literature: 3 hours
- Philosophy: 3 hours
- Mathematics: 3 hours
- Natural Science: 3 hours
- History: 3 hours
- Religious Studies: 6 hours
- Social Sciences: 6 hours
Students must also take 9 to 18 additional hours in Uinversity Studies depending upon their major.
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