THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE

FACULTY SENATE



Senate Document Number 5503S

Date of Senate Approval 03/06/03

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Statement of Faculty Senate Action:


APC Document 49:           Change to Declaration of Humanities Minor


Effective Date:   Fall 2003


# 1

Delete:    On page 134, entry under Minor in Humanities

Twenty hours of courses in the Humanities, including HUM 324 and 414; 12 additional hours; excluding courses in the major or General Education requirements. These 12 hours must be chosen from more than one department; must include at least three hours at the 300-400 level; must pursue a coherent theme or reflect a specific area of interest; and must be approved by the program director. Humanities Special Topics courses may be included

Add:        On page 134, in place of deleted entry

Twenty hours of courses in the Humanities, including HUM 324 and 414; 12 additional hours, excluding courses in the major or General Education requirements. These 12 hours must be chosen from more than one department; must include at least three hours at the 300-400 level; must pursue a coherent theme or reflect a specific area of interest; and must be approved by the program director. Humanities Special Topics courses may be included. Students should declare the minor in Humanities before completing 75 hours of study.

Impact:    
None

Rationale:
Declaring the Minor in Humanities before 75 hours will allow students to plan their course of study more effectively.