Recommended Courses for Intended Majors and Minors

AMERICAN STUDIES (minor only)

Prof. Lillie Edwards, History, Director

American studies explores American culture through history, literature, and a third area in which students select from courses in such fields as anthropology, art, economics, music, philosophy, political science, religion, and sociology. The American studies program is an appealing option for college students to address in systematic, stimulating ways the past and present concepts of what it means to be an American.

To prepare for the intermediate and upper level courses required in American Studies, potential minors should take HIST 1, 2, (or HIST 15 and 16 with an AP score of at least 3) in the first year as preparation for upper-level courses in American history.

ANTHROPOLOGY (major & minor)

Prof. Linda van Blerkom, Chair

Anthropology is the study of human beings in cross-cultural and evolutionary perspective. It includes the sub-fields of cultural anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology and linguistics. All four sub-fields are offered at Drew. ANTH 3 and ANTH 4 are prerequisites for other courses in anthropology and should be taken in the first year. Either course may be taken first. We encourage students to plan ahead and take advantage of off-campus programs and summer internship opportunities.

ARCHAEOLOGY (minor only)

Prof. Maria Masucci, Anthropology, director

Archaeology offers a bridge between the social sciences, physical sciences and humanities through its focus on the reconstruction of human societies through the recovery and analysis of material objects and remains. The interdisciplinary minor at Drew provides a comprehensive program of method and theory in archaeology as well as examination of human societies through time and across space. The minor is available to all students, both anthropology majors and non-majors, and science as well as non-science majors. In particular, students considering Art History, History or Classics can benefit from the experiential components of archaeology courses. Students considering an archaeology minor may take any of the following in their first year: ANTH 3/ Human Evolution: Biological Anthropology and Archaeology; ARTHIST 4/ Western Art I: Ancient and Medieval; BIO 7/ Ecology and Evolution; CHEM 6/ Principles Of Chemistry I.

ART HISTORY (major & minor)

Prof. Margaret Kuntz, Chair

Art History has a distinguished heritage as a field of cultural, social, and intellectual history in the Humanities. Works of art and architecture are tangible documents that need to be assessed on their own merits and, simultaneously, as reflections of the human experience. Art History is an exploration of the visual arts, past and present, as forms of communication which are shaped by the physical, cultural, political, psychological and/or economic contexts in which the work of art or architecture was made. Our field seeks to understand works of art and architecture and their meanings on many levels.

First-year students intending to major in Art History are encouraged to take ARTHST 4 and/or ARTHST 5 in their first year. Students who have scored a 4 or 5 on the AP Art History exam are exempted from one of the introductory courses, but should plan on taking the other introductory course (ARTHST 4 or ARTHST 5) during their first or second year. Upper-level Art History courses are available to students who have scored a 4 or 5 on the AP exam after the first semester. Students should plan on taking at least one upper-level Art History course each semester of their second year. Students interested in an Art History major might also consider a minor in Studio Art and/or a possible minor in Arts Administration.

ART (major & minor)

Prof. Raymond Stein, Chair

Students interested in pursuing the Art major enroll in courses in design and drawing and then choose from intermediate and upper-level courses in painting, printmaking, ceramics, digital media, photography, and sculpture. With departmental approval, students are encouraged to enroll in the senior thesis, which culminates in an exhibition prior to graduation. All students, preferably in their junior year, must enroll in the New York Semester on Contemporary Art and can consider an internship in a gallery, museum, or with an artist. Suggested curricular tracks for those considering entering communications, illustration, graphic design, and architecture are available.

Students planning to major in Art should take ART 2/Two Dimensional Design, ART 21/Drawing I, and either ARTHST 4/Western Art I or ARTHST 5/Western Art II before the end of their first year. By the end of their second year, students should have taken ART 3/Three Dimensional Design, ART 23/Painting I, at least one additional intermediate-level studio course, and ARTHST 106/Early Twentieth Century Art.

NOTE: At registration time, some Art classes close quickly, and Art Majors are given priority on the waiting list. It is recommended, therefore, that students declare their Art Major as early as possible.

ARTS ADMINISTRATION AND MUSEOLOGY (minor only)

Prof. James Bazewicz, Theater, Director

Arts, anthropological, historical organizations, and museums of all kinds require cadres of talented and dedicated individuals to carry out their cultural missions. This minor provides a focused liberal-arts foundation for those who would like to consider directions in museums, galleries, performing arts, and anthropological, historical, or other non-profit cultural organizations. The minor focuses on the interface of culture with societal issues and provides a starter set of analytic, critical, and communications skills. It offers a disciplinary core course on “Museums and Society” or “Introduction to Performing Arts” and the opportunity for off-campus internships in the appropriate field. The New York metropolitan area provides access to many of the major cultural institutions in the country. Student interested in art, art history, theater, music, anthropology, history, Pan-African studies, Holocaust studies as well as other cultural arenas might consider this a beneficial minor.

Students should take at least three courses from among the basic requirements for the minor by the end of their sophomore year. Note that many of the courses will also count toward General Education requirements. The remainder of these courses plus the disciplinary core course and the required internship are generally taken in the Junior and Senior year.

The basic requirements are as follows:

Administration and Society. Choose 3 courses from among the following: ANTH 4, ECON 5, REL 127, SOC 117.
2. Communications and Culture. Choose 2 courses from among the following: CSCI 2, ENG 65, HUM 21, LING 10, SOC 110, THEA 64.

ASIAN AREA STUDIES (minor only)

Prof. Bai Di, Chinese Studies, coordinator

The Asian Studies minor brings the great diversity of Asia’s civilization and the saga of the Asian-American experience to Drew’s attention, enabling students to study a vital part of our world and our nation. Drawing on the offerings of several departments, interested first-year students may take relevant courses in anthropology, art, history, political science, and religion.

The following Fall semester courses count towards the Asian studies minor and are open to first year students: CHIN 1/Beginning Chinese, CHIN 30/Intermediate Chinese (with instructor’s permission), CHIN 150/Advanced Studies in Chinese (also with instructor’s permission) and REL 34/Religions of India. Please check with the Asian Studies Director or any other member of the Asian Studies faculty regarding courses for the Spring Semester.

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (major & minor)

Prof. Joslyn Cassady, Anthropology, Director

The Behavioral Science Program, established over thirty years ago, utilizes the theories and methods of anthropology, psychology, and sociology to engage in a holistic and comparative study of human behavior. Through a broad course of study, students gain the analytic tools necessary to be critically thinking citizens of a globalized world. It is our hope that an interdisciplinary examination of behavior will inspire students not only to understand, but improve, the human condition.

The Program emphasizes hands-on learning, as well as application of theory and method to lived experience. For instance, students enrich their education through a mandatory internship in the public or private sector. Behavioral Science graduates have found employment in a wide range of fields that include, but are not limited to, education, law, social work, speech pathology, school psychology, management and human relations. In addition, students have pursued graduate study in a variety of disciplines, including law, public health, social work, behavioral education, and counseling. First-year students interested in majoring in Behavioral Science may take any of the following in their first semester: ANTH 4, PSYC 3, SOC 1, MATH 3, NEURO 2.

BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (major & minor)

Profs. Adam Cassano, Chemistry, and Steve Dunaway, Biology, co-directors

Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary science that examines the chemistry of biological systems and chemical reactions within cells by using contemporary methods of biochemical and molecular biological analysis. Students graduating with an interdisciplinary major in Biochemistry will have a strong foundation for entering medical and graduate schools or industrial positions. A solid foundation in both Chemistry and Biology is essential to understanding Biochemical principles and applications.

Students in their first year should plan to take BIOL 7 and CHEM 6 in the Fall semester of their first year and BIOL 9 and CHEM 7 in the Spring semester of their first year. Students with a strong background in science and math are strongly encouraged to also take MATH 7 and MATH 8 during their first year.

BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (major)

Profs. Linda Van Blerkom and Tammy Windfelder, c+o-directors.

Biological anthropology studies humans as products of the interaction of biology, culture, environment, and organism (developmental history). It takes a comparative and evolutionary approach to understanding humans and their closest primate relatives. The major combines coursework in anthropology, biology, chemistry, and statistics in an attempt to deepen students' understanding of human biology and behavior, and of what it means to be human.

ANTH 3 is a prerequisite for several courses in the major and should be taken in the first year if possible (either fall or spring). BIOL 7 and CHEM 6 are prerequisites for other courses and should be taken in the fall of either the first or second year, and students should then plan to enroll in BIOL 9 and CHEM 7 in the spring.

BIOLOGY (major & minor)

Prof. Roger Knowles, Chair

Modern biology is an intricate and complex science that is difficult to cover adequately in a single year. Thus, the department has developed a three-semester sequence of courses that provides the background necessary for any student majoring in biology. Upon completing the sequence, biology majors are free to select, with the help of their advisors, the upper-level electives that suit their individual interests and needs. Students interested in a Biology major should take the following courses in their first year.

In the fall semester:

BIOL 7/ Ecology and Evolution
CHEM 6/6A/Principles of Chemistry I, 4 credits

In the spring semester:

BIOL 9/ Diversity of Organisms
CHEM 7/Principles of Chemistry II, 4 credits

CHEM 6/6A AND CHEM 7, a year of chemistry, are a prerequisite for the third required biology course, BIOL 22/Molecular and Cellular Biology, which is normally taken in the fall of the second year. Thus students who do not take chemistry during the first year at Drew should plan to study chemistry during summer school or expect to do a heavier load in biology as juniors and seniors.

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) credits in biology are recommended to complete all three required courses because of the differences in how material is presented compared with most AP courses. The AP credits (score of 4 or 5) will count as credit toward graduation. Advanced Placement in Biology students who have test scores or 4 or 5 can be exempted for BIOL 7 by taking an examination offered by the Biology Department during orientation. If they pass this exam, they will receive credit towards the lecture part of BIOL 7, but must take the laboratory as a separate 1 credit course (BIOL 7A). A similar examination will be offered for exemption for BIOL 9 during the registration period for the spring semester.

BUSINESS, SOCIETY AND CULTURE (BSC) (minor only)

Prof. Richard Greenwald, History, director

The BSC minor provides an interdisciplinary view of corporations and other businesses and the social and cultural dimensions of their environments. Students who declare this minor will acquire the values, the perspective, and the skills needed to be effective members of corporations, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. BSC minors must complete twenty-eight credits of course work. Minors can take courses dealing with such topics as corporations in context, business history, business ethics, mass communications, and public policy and administration. In addition to the capstone course, BSC101, Minors must take four courses from the following list of core courses. First-year students may start with the core courses: BSC 10, CSCI.70, HIST. 108, HIST. 124, REL.117 and SOC.117 in their first year and should consider taking breadth courses that are prerequisites to courses listed for the BSC minor.

BUSINESS STUDIES (major & minor)

Prof. Jennifer Olmsted, Economics, Chair

The business studies major is comprised of a set of introductory courses, a set of core courses, a choice of electives drawn from Business, Society, Culture and economics courses, and a capstone that will integrate concepts students have been exposed to in the major. First-year students interested in majoring in Business Studies, should take either ECON 5 or ECON 6, both offered each semester, in their first year as these courses are prerequisites for many intermediate and upper level business studies courses. MATH 3 (Statistics) is also a prerequisite for a required upper-level so might also be taken in the first year.

CHEMISTRY (major & minor)

Prof. Juliette Lantz, Chair

Chemistry is the science of matter, its structure and its transformations. It is also a "molecular" science because it deals primarily with combinations of atoms or molecules. As chemistry and chemicals pervade our everyday existence, it is by its nature the "central science". Whether your interests are in medicine, ecology, engineering, biotechnology or oceanography, chemistry is at the center of your studies. Therefore, to keep open as many options as possible, you should include chemistry in your first-year courses starting in the fall.

Unless they have advanced placement standing, students should begin the study of chemistry with CHEM 6/6A. This course is divided into two sections in the fall semester so that each student's level of preparation is appropriately met. Most first-year students taking chemistry have one of two related interests: either an interest in math, chemistry and physics or in biology. For a student whose interests lie in the physical sciences, we recommend taking MATH 7 and PHYS 11 along with CHEM 6/6A. This combination of courses provides optimum preparation for a major in any of the three disciplines. On the other hand, a student whose interests are in the biological sciences, health professions or medicine should take BIOL 7 along with MATH 7 and CHEM 6/6A. These students should take physics in the sophomore year.

Under either option, you will have two lab courses and a total of 12 credit hours (or 8 credits if MATH 7 is exempted by AP credit). First year students are strongly advised NOT to register for more than 16-18 credits in their first semester.

The program for the spring semester consists of the continuation of courses taken in the fall. They are CHEM 7, PHYS 12, MATH 8, or BIOL 9.

Note that the cooperative education and the 3-2 chemical engineering options have special requirements. Consult the chair early in the fall if you are interested in either option.

CHINESE STUDIES (major & minor)

Prof. Bai, Di, director

Beginning Chinese (CHIN1) has no prerequisite and is open to anyone interested in learning the language. Those who have previously studied some Chinese must take the placement exam during orientation to permit enrollment at the appropriate level of Chinese. Students considering the possibility of a Chinese minor or a Chinese Studies major should consider taking the language courses during their first or second year at Drew.

CLASSICS (major and minor)

Prof. John Lenz, Chair

Students interested in Classics may major in either Classics or Classical Studies. Most students choose to pursue the latter, an interdisciplinary approach to Classical Civilization. The minor is called Classical Studies. All courses designated as "CL" require no knowledge of the classical languages of Latin or Greek. Fall 2009 courses open to first-year students, without prerequisites, are the following: LAT 1/Elementary Latin, GRK 1/Elementary Ancient Greek, CL 28/Classical Civilization: Minoans, Mycenaeans, Heroes.

Interested students might also consider PHIL 36: Ancient and Medieval Philosophy. Students who have studied Latin should talk to us during Orientation to determine their credit and placement; they may potentially place into Latin 30 or above. Our courses may also be used to satisfy general education requirements in writing, diversity, humanities, and interdisciplinarity where appropriate.

COMPUTER SCIENCE (major and minor)

Prof. Shannon Bradshaw, Director

Computer Science is an exciting career to pursue. It is people with computer science backgrounds who have given us Facebook, Google, YouTube, and many other technologies millions of people work and play with every day. Computer scientists, software developers, entrepreneurs, however you want to label us, are making the world a better place. We're involved in some way in developing most new ideas in business and science.

In the computer science program at Drew, students experience innovation through computing as soon as possible. As part of our program you'll have an opportunity to work on real software development projects with companies and on-campus partners. Some of our recent projects include several automated stock trading applications for a financial firm, web applications for a music industry startup company (jamseed.com), search engines, and tools for bioinformatics.

Students interested in majoring or minoring in computer science should begin by taking either CSCI 1 or CSCI 1A. Students who have taken a programming course in high school may be able to begin with CSCI 2. Please contact Shannon Bradshaw (sbradsha@drew.edu) if taking CSCI 2 may be a possibility for you.

CREATIVE WRITING (minor)

Profs Patrick Phillips & Tiphanie Yanique, Co-directors

Students from all disciplines are welcome and encouraged to take writing courses and to adopt the creative writing minor. Students wishing to minor in creative writing should take their first creative writing course by the end of sophomore year. Creative Writing gives students an opportunity to explore language and the human condition via a process of creation. Writing allows students to contribute to the dialogue of literature by actively participating in it. Currently, the minor is offered with a focus on creative writing (poetry and fiction) or the essay (creative nonfiction and articles).

Please note that creative writing courses are all upper -level courses. The first year writing class, College Writing 1 & 2, is a pre-requisite for all creative writing courses. First year students are accepted into creative writing courses only on case-by-case basis and by instructor. All courses require instructor signature and advanced courses are subject to an instructor administered application. The courses do fulfill breadth in art and students are encouraged to take the courses even if they have no interest in pursuing writing as a career. However, the courses are not composition courses. Students are expected to have command of the English language and of basic writing skills before entering a creative writing workshop.

DANCE (minor only)

Prof. James Bazewicz, Theater, Director.

The dance minor is dedicated to the study of dance in the context of a broad based liberal arts education. The goal of the minor is to create well rounded dance artists who are: effective collaborators, literate in the study of dance (written, verbal and in practical), and are able to critically analyze dance performance. We strive to develop sensitive artists able to recognize some of the many influences which help to inform and shape dance today and who can incorporate these ideas into the creation of a dance piece. We feel that it is important to encourage students to explore these many aspects, intellectually and physically in a classroom setting and on-stage in performance.

ECONOMICS (major)

Prof. Jennifer Olmsted, Chair

ECON 5 and ECON 6, both offered each semester, are prerequisites for most intermediate level and all upper level economics courses and should be taken in the first year. MATH 3 (Statistics) is also required for the major. MATH 3 is a prerequisite for ECON 104. ECON 102 and/or ECON 103 are prerequisites for most upper level economics courses, so they should be completed by the first semester of a student’s junior year. Courses in other social science disciplines, in philosophy and history, and in mathematics provide desirable complements to the study of economics.

ENGLISH (major)

Prof. Sandra Jamieson, Chair

ENGL 9 is the gateway course to the major and should be taken in the first year by any student who is considering an English major or minor. This course gives the foundation for the major by teaching students to evaluate their own and other people’s interpretations, giving practice in college-level close reading, introducing students to literary theory, introducing students to using non-literary documents from the culture in relation to a literary text, and expanding the range of strategies and questions that students can use when writing about literature. Prospective majors and minors may also take any courses numbered in 30s.

Students should not take English 9 to fulfill a breadth requirement. English 9 is our “boot camp” for intensive, close analysis of texts. Students who have taken AP English will enjoy the course. Students who would merely like to expand the breadth of their reading of literature should take courses in the ENGL 30s, 40s and 50s, not English 9. In the fall these courses include: ENGL 30: Homer to Augustine; ENGL 32: Gender and Literature: Fairy Tales and Women; ENGL 34: Beyond Nature Writing: Eco-critical Readings of Race, Gender, and Landscape.

Students considering graduate study should also plan on work in one or more foreign languages; command of one or more languages at reading level on entrance to graduate school improves chances for admission. Knowledge of another language is also helpful for those seeking positions in primary or secondary education, as well as for those planning careers in publishing.

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND SUSTAINABILITY (Major and Minor)

Prof. Sara Webb, Director

The major in Environmental Studies and Sustainability (ESS) provides students with the in-depth knowledge, multidisciplinary perspectives, and critical skills needed to address the complex environmental problems of today and of the future. A minor is also offered, and many courses are open to non-majors interested in environmental issues. ESS majors may choose to specialize in Environmental Science or Environmental Sustainability - or they may choose the broader Environmental Studies option, which allows a mixture of courses and experiences to fit their own interests and goals. Five core courses are required of all ESS majors, plus additional requirements for the Environmental Science option. In addition, students choose electives as appropriate to their interests. Keep in mind that most ESS courses are offered only in either the fall or spring, and some are offered only in alternate years. Students interested in majoring in ESS may choose among the following courses offered in the fall semester:

ANTH 11/ Cultural Ecology; BIOL 7/ Ecology and Evolution; CHEM 6 /Principles of Chemistry I; ESS 8/ Introduction to Environmental Geology; ESS 40 / Environment, Society and Sustainability; ESS/ENGL 91/34/ Beyond Nature Writing: Ecocritical Readings: Race, Gender, Landscape.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND FORESTRY (Drew-Duke program)

Prof. Sara Webb, Biology, adviser

The program in environmental management and forestry is carried on cooperatively with the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University. Drew students spend three years at Drew and two years at Duke in an integrated course of study leading to both the B.A. degree from Drew and the Master of Environmental Management degree from Duke. Students must complete Drew's general education requirements and a major, usually in Environmental Studies and Sustainability.

FRENCH (major & minor)

Prof. Marie-Pascale Pieretti, Chair

In addition to introductory and intermediate level language courses, the department offers topics courses with an interdisciplinary emphasis related to French and French-speaking literature, culture, and society. Some courses specifically develop language fluency through conversation practice, films and advanced language topics. All courses are taught in French unless otherwise indicated.

It is very strongly recommended that students start fulfilling the language requirement during their first year. All students who have taken French in high school and want to pursue French at Drew should take the on-line language placement exam prior to their arrival on campus. In general, students with less than two years of high school French should enroll in FREN 1; those with two years of high school French, in FREN 20; three or four years, in FREN 30; four or more years, in upper-level courses. Take the placement exam, however, to ensure proper placement.

If a student received an AP score of 4 or 5 on the French placement, or SAT II score of at least 680, or placed beyond our French 30 level, this student is considered to have fulfilled the language requirement.

Students who place at the advanced level and would like to continue the study of French, may take FREN 100/Surf, Watch and Talk: French Popular Culture, FREN 101/Advanced Conversation, or FREN 102/French Cinema Today. An introductory literature course, FREN 104 A/B, serving as pre-requisite to most upper-level courses, is also recommended to students placing at the advanced level.

GERMAN STUDIES (major & minor)

Prof. Joshua Kavaloski, director

Competency in foreign languages and cultures is increasingly important for numerous professions and for graduate study. Not only is German a key language for science, culture, and art, but Germany also has one of the three largest economies in the world. Drew’s German Studies program offers instruction of the highest quality, emphasizes innovative learning, and integrates language, literature, and culture. Drew's proximity to New York City is important because it represents one of the largest concentrations of German culture outside of Europe, and there are regular excursions to Manhattan to experience opera, classical music, art exhibitions, and restaurants. Students may use German Studies courses to fulfill the foreign language requirement. In addition, some designated upper-level German Studies courses can fulfill the requirement for Breadth-Humanities, the requirement for Breadth-Interdisciplinary, and the requirement for diversity.

Placement: Students should begin or continue German at the appropriate level. Students who have had German before should take the online placement text during the summer (please contact Prof. Kavaloski via email: jkavalos@drew.edu).

GERM 1, “Elementary German,” is appropriate for students with no prior experience in German and with minimal prior experience in German (1 or 2 years in high school). GERM 30, “Intermediate German,” is appropriate for students who have had 2, 3, or 4 years of high school German. GERM 101, “Contemporary German Society,” is appropriate for students who have had 4, 5, or 6 years of German and/or 1 year of study abroad.

A student receiving a score of 4 or 5 on the AP German examination is exempt from GERM 30 and is considered to have fulfilled the College's general education language requirement. The College language requirement may also be met by achieving a score of 680 on the CEEB/SAT II German Test, or a placement beyond GERM 30 on the Drew German placement examination.

HISTORY (major & minor)

Prof. Sharon Sundue, Chair

History introduces students to the study of human experience in the past. Drew offers a broad range of courses in American, European and global history. Together, we ask: what were the main tensions, problems, movements, developments at any given point? Who were the primary actors or agents, whether individuals, institutions, social classes, or other groups? What we the prevailing relations of social, political, and economic power, and how and why might these have shifted over time? More broadly, how and why do historical change happen?

Our students learn to do history itself: to locate evidence; develop original arguments in response to the views of others; and use evidence to support one’s own interpretation of the past. The discipline provides outstanding training in analysis of social and political problems and issues, research techniques, and oral and written communication. Many students study history as excellent preparation for professional programs in law, teaching, business; or careers in foreign or civil service; others regard a history major as an excellent liberal arts major that provides breadth of learning.

Most students find HIST 1, 2, 7, or 8 most useful in their first year, but all history courses numbered below 100 are open to first-year students. Students who scored 4 or 5 on the American Advanced Placement exam should take History 105 as a college-level, honors introduction to historical thinking. Only under special circumstances (a 5 on the AP exam or an unusually advanced high school course) will first-year students be admitted into other 100-level courses. Students planning to study abroad or to work in the history of non-English speaking areas should begin foreign language study as soon as possible.

HOLOCAUST STUDIES (minor only)

Prof. Ann Saltzman, Psychology, Director

For students of all backgrounds and academic interests, this minor focuses on the Holocaust or Shoah, the systematic attempt to annihilate the Jewish people during the period of the Third Reich (1933-1945).

Students minoring in Holocaust Studies grapple with questions that scholars, psychologists, artists, theologians, historians, educators, and political and social scientists have addressed themselves to increasingly over the years:. How did it happen? How could it have happened? What has the Holocaust taught us about ourselves? How can the horror be conveyed or represented? How can we transcend its sinister implications for our future?

Students interested in minoring in Holocaust Studies may choose among the following courses in their first year: JWST/HOLST 33/ Perspectives on the Holocaust; HIST 70/ Modern Jewish Hist, 1648-1948 Ukrainian Massacres-Creation of Israel; JWST 12/ The Jewish Experience (spring); JWST 30/ Selected Topics in Jewish Studies (spring).

HUMANITIES (program and minor)

Prof. Jim Hala, Director

HUMANITIES: GET THE WHOLE PICTURE. These courses are open to everyone, including first year students. They engage the mind and open doors for ideas applicable to any field. They are among the finest of a liberal arts experience. They can be applied to General Education requirements and to the Humanities minor.

The Humanities Program is an innovative interdisciplinary course of study, with attention to experiential learning (field trips!), designed especially for College students. The Humanities Program curriculum gives students the opportunity to explore pivotal events and ideas in Western and world history, and to engage with cultural issues relevant to the present across academic disciplines. Students have found the breadth and depth of the Humanities Program Minor to be invaluable to contextualizing and complementing their major. Each course is taught by two professors who will put their fields together on a thematic basis. There is the opportunity for rich discussion, the experience of original works, and interdisciplinary thinking. Fields include art, classics, English, history, music, philosophy, religion, and European Languages, among others. For the humanities minor, take at least one Western and one Comparative humanities class in your first two years at Drew. First-year students may begin the minor with any of the following courses: HUM 11/ Classical Antiquity; HUM 12/ The European Middle Ages (Spring); HUM 20/ Issues In the Humanities: Ability And Difference (spring); HUM 21/ Culture And Exchange.

ITALIAN (minor only)

Prof. Emanuele Occhipinti, coordinator

The Italian faculty at Drew is committed to providing a rich and stimulating curriculum through the latest pedagogical and multimedia tools. Our courses (language, literature, culture, and cinema) are taught entirely in Italian. Our minor provides opportunities for students to acquire both proficiency in the Italian language, and a good knowledge and appreciation of Italy's rich cultural tradition. We also offer courses in English on Italian culture and on the representations of the Holocaust in literature and films. All advanced Italian courses and the courses taught in English can fulfill the Breadth (Humanities, Art, and Interdisciplinary) and diversity requirements.

It is strongly recommended that students progress toward fulfilling their language requirement during their first year, taking the courses consecutively. All students who studied Italian in high school should take the on-line placement exam during the summer to determine the appropriate placement level.

LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES (minor only)

Prof. Nancy Noguera, Spanish, director

Drew’s Latin American studies minor blends courses from the departments of history, humanities, anthropology, political science and Spanish, allowing undergraduates to experience different aspects of Latin American culture. Students with advanced topical knowledge are encouraged to take on independent studies for longer projects. Drew’s Latin American studies professors strongly recommend studying abroad; students have traveled to Latin American countries through the Drew International Seminar program and by applying for approved opportunities through the Office of International and Off-Campus Programs.

Students interested in pursuing Latin American studies should start with introductory courses such as HIST 75/Latin America since Independence. Students should also enroll in Spanish language courses by placement at the appropriate level. A period of study in Latin America is highly encouraged. Students should seek advice as early as possible for proper planning.

MATHEMATICS (major & minor)

Prof. Chris Apelian, Chair

Mathematics, which is based on abstraction, logical argument, and an analytical approach to problems, lies at the heart of the liberal arts. Mathematics also finds ubiquitous application, from the natural sciences, through the social sciences and finance, to the humanities and the arts. Precise abstraction and quantification play an increasingly important role in these diverse areas and the study of mathematics can provide a foundation for any of them. Mathematics majors are in demand not only in scientific fields, but also in such areas as law and business, where clear thinking and analysis are indispensable.

The mathematics major consists of a core curriculum (MATH 7, 8, 17, 100, 103, 127, 144 and 171). In addition, in consultation with their advisers, mathematics majors choose four additional intermediate to upper-level mathematics courses according to their interests and aspirations.

For most students, MATH 7 is the first course within the major. Students who are unsure if their current mathematics preparation is adequate to enroll in MATH 7 should contact the chair of the department. Proficiency in high-school algebra and trigonometry is expected of those enrolling in MATH 7.

Students with a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus AB exam or a 3 on the AP Calculus BC exam will receive credit for MATH 7 and are encouraged to take MATH 11 in their first semester. Students with a 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam will receive credit for both MATH 7 and 8. These students should take MATH 17 and/or MATH 11.

Students interested in majoring in mathematics should plan to take MATH 100 by the end of their second year, as this course is prerequisite to many upper-level mathematics courses. Adequate performance in MATH 8 is prerequisite to enrolling in MATH 100. Students who are undecided about their major but who are considering majoring in mathematics should take the appropriate mathematics class in order to keep all of their options open. All students should meet with their advisers or with a member of the department to review their plan of study.

MIDDLE EAST STUDIES (minor only)

Prof. Nora Colton, Economics, director

The Middle East Studies program invites students to explore the rich texture of human experience in this vital and dynamic part of the world. Through a wide range of courses dealing with the history, languages, politics, literature, economics, religions, and cultures of this fascinating and important part of the world, the Middle East Studies program offers both an interdisciplinary introduction to the region and its peoples, as well as a broad exposure to the various scholarly approaches that define contemporary study of the Middle East.

First-year students considering a minor in Middle East Studies are encouraged to take REL 36/Introduction to Islam, as well as Arabic or Hebrew, in the fall of their first year.

MUSIC (major & minor)

Prof. Norman Lowrey, Chair

All students interested in further study in music, either as a major or a minor, should take Music 1/ Imagination and Technique and Music 3/Introduction to Western Art Music, ideally in their first year. Music 1 is the prerequisite for courses in theory/composition and Music 3 is the prerequisite for courses in music history. Both are offered fall and spring annually.

In addition to Music 1 and Music 3, first-year students may also take the following courses in music and culture. No prior musical experience or knowledge is required.

MUS 31/World of Opera and the Musical Theatre
MUS 33/Music of the Whole Earth
MUS 34/History of Jazz
MUS 35/Music of the World’s Religions
MUS 36/Women in Music
MUS 40/Music in the American Century
MUS 55/Selected Studies in Music

All interested students regardless of intended major are encouraged to contact the instructor of the following performance ensembles/private lessons for further information on registration and, in some cases, auditions:

MUS 9/Instrumental/Vocal Instruction (by permission of instructor)
MUS 15/Chorale (see director; audition)
MUS 17/Madrigal Singers (see director; audition)
MUS 22/University Chamber Orchestra (see director; audition)
MUS 24/Selected Ensembles (see director; audition)
Section 1: University Wind Ensemble
Section 2: University Flute Orchestra
Section 3: Chamber Ensembles
Section 4: University Jazz Ensemble
MUS 30/Techniques of the Voice (by permission of instructor)
MUS 52/Piano Studies
PANAF 20/Pan-African Choral Performance (no audition required)

While the following courses are not normally open to first-year students, you may seek approval of the instructor if you have special interest and sufficient background in the subject matter:

MUS 23/Introduction to Conducting (by permission of instructor)
MUS 27, 28/Music Theory I, II (by permission of instructor)
MUS 60/Music Composition (by permission of instructor)MUS 137/Electronic Music Composition (by permission of instructor)

NEUROSCIENCE (major)

Prof. Christina McKittrick, Biology, Director

The neuroscience major at Drew is a multidisciplinary program of study that allows students to explore the brain from the perspectives of many different disciplines, including anthropology, biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, philosophy, and psychology. After acquiring a firm background in biology, psychology, and chemistry, majors study neuroscience topics at more advanced levels, including three neuroscience core courses and electives selected from offerings taken from seven academic departments.

Students wishing to major in neurosciences should take the following courses in their first year: BIOL 7 and CHEM 6/6A (fall); BIOL 9 and CHEM 7 (spring); PSYC 3 (fall or spring).

PAN-AFRICAN STUDIES (major & minor)

Prof. Obiri Addo, Acting Director

Students who wish to pursue the major or minor in Pan-African studies may choose from a broad range of courses in English, history, humanities, anthropology, sociology, music, French, economics, religious studies, theatre, and political science that explore experiences of Africans and people of the African diaspora. PANAF 10 (Introduction to Pan-African studies) is required of all who intend to major or minor in this area; ideally it should be taken in the first year, and no later than the sophomore year. Open to all students, PANAF 20 is the choral performance course for the PANAF choir, Ubuntu. The following departmental courses within the PANAF curriculum are also recommended for first-year students: ANTH 4 (Cultural Diversity), HIST 15 (African-American History to 1877); HIST 16 (African-American History from 1860 to the Present), HIST 61 (Modern Sub-Saharan Africa), and MUS 34 (History of Jazz).

PHILOSOPHY (major & minor)

Prof. Erik Anderson, Chair

To study philosophy is to embark on conceptual exploration. Philosophers seek rational answers to enduring questions about knowledge, reality, value, thought, and language. From the time of Socrates to the present day, philosophers have examined fundamental presuppositions of science, morality, governance, and art. Philosophy demands close thought. It fosters careful argumentation and clear writing.

First-year students in terested in majoring or minoring in philosophy should select from among the following courses: PHIL 1 (fall & spring), 4 (fall & spring), 13 (fall). Although upper-level courses are not normally open to first-year students, students may seek approval of the instructor to enroll if they have special interests in the area and sufficient background to undertake the course.

PHYSICS (major & minor)

Prof. David McGee, Chair

Physics encompasses the study of matter and radiation and is the fundamental science from which astronomy, chemistry, biology, and engineering are built. Physicists develop mathematical models of natural processes and build experiments to test their ideas. These ideas span a wide range, from theories of the origins of the universe to the invention of materials for more efficient energy storage. An undergraduate degree in physics can be the gateway to many professions in addition to physics including law, medicine, engineering, and education. Success in physics is typically coupled with a good background in mathematics and the desire to design, innovate, and explore.

For students with an interest in physics as a possible college major (or an engineering program), it is important to register for Phys 11 and Math 7 in your first semester at Drew. This will allow them to get an early start for a major that builds upon the foundation established in the first year.

Students normally begin their first-year study of physics with PHYS 11 and 12 (and their associated labs, PHYS 3, 4), and MATH 7, 8. In the second year, PHYS 14, 103, and either MATH 17, 104, or other upper-level mathematics courses follow. Questions regarding AP exemption of PHYS 11, 12 should be directed to the chair of the physics department.

Students who wish to take a beginning physics course without calculus, either as an elective, to meet the science breadth requirement, or to meet the requirement of another program, should take PHYS 1 and 2. Always check the requirements of another program for the appropriate recommended physics courses. A potential physics major should NOT register for PHYS 1.

POLITICAL SCIENCE (major & minor)

Prof. Andrea Talentino, Chair

Students contemplating a major in political science may enroll in any of four introductory courses: PSCI 2/Comparative Political Systems, PSCI 4/International Relations, PSCI 6/American Government and Politics, and PSCI 8/Political Theory. Majors must eventually complete three of these courses, any of which will fulfill a social sciences breadth requirement [BSS]. Incoming students may also enroll in the following intermediate courses: PSCI 12/ Public Policy and Administration; PSCI 18/ Chinese Politics; PSCI 25/ The American Presidency.

PSYCHOLOGY (major & minor)

Prof. Patrick Dolan, Chair

Students planning to major in psychology should plan to take PSYC 3, PSYC 4 and MATH 3 during the first year; PSYC 3 must be taken before PSYC 4, and MATH 3 must be taken either before or at the same time as PSYC 4. These courses are offered in both the fall and spring semesters. Prospective majors should also plan to complete PSYC 4 and PSYC 14 by the end of the second year.

PUBLIC HEALTH (minor)

Profs. Afeworki A. Mascio (Biology) and Linda Van Blerkom (Anthropology), co-directors

The Public Health Minor is a multidisciplinary program that bridges the biomedical sciences, social sciences, and humanities. It offers a population-level approach (as contrasted with the individual patient-centered approach of clinical medicine) to solving health problems with a strong focus on scientific, social, and ethical principles. International health is central to this program, as health in today’s world must be understood in global context. Public health’s focus historically was and still is on the prevention of diseases, disabilities, and disorders through a variety of means including health education.

Public health is of major interest to anthropologists, sociologists, economists, humanists and politicians, as well as to biomedical specialists. Needless to say, one cannot practice public health in a vacuum. Public health is not a new study but has recently generated much debate among policy makers, providers and users of this important service, due in part to the high costs of health care in the U.S. and resulting inequities. The study of public health has general educational value in that it involves critical thinking and decision making and gives students a methodology for evaluating population-level data. It exposes students to health care and policy issues while at the same time they gain an understanding of the depth and breadth of public health practice.

Students pursuing the public health minor will choose their courses from among courses in different fields including the following core courses: PH 10/Public Health (gateway course) (4); SOC 111/Sociology of Health and Illness (4) OR ANTH 125/Medical Anthropology (4); BIOL 4/Microbes in Health and Disease (4) OR BIOL 26/Microbology (4); MATH 3/Introductory Statistics (4); and PH 190, the capstone course. First year students may begin with PH10, MATH 3, or with other courses that are prerequisites to courses that count toward the minor such as SOC 1 or PSCI 12.

RELIGIOUS STUDIES (major & minor)

Prof. Chris Taylor, Chair

The department offers a wide range of courses dealing with many aspects of religion and ethics. The department is especially noted for its commitment to the study of religion in a global context. With experts in Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and comparative ethics, the department's offerings in these five great world religions are particularly extensive and rich. First-year students are strongly encouraged to explore their interest in the study of religion by selecting from the following courses throughout the year: REL 3, 12, 13, 14, 21, 22, 25, 34, 35, and 36. Because the study of religion incorporates insights from many disciplines, students are also encouraged to consider an ancient or modern language course and introductory courses in such other fields as art history, history, classics, literature, philosophy, and the social sciences. Always do so in consultation with your adviser.

RUSSIAN (minor)

Prof. Carol Ueland, coordinator

Beginning Russian: Fundamentals of Oral and Written Russian I (RUSS 1, four credits) / Basic Russian Conversation (RUSS 3, two credits) are co-requisite courses (students must sign up simultaneously for both). They have no prerequisites and are open to anyone interested in learning the Russian language. By taking these two courses, students will have contact with the language five days a week and will be receiving six total language credits for the semester.

Those students who have studied some Russian previously or speak Russian at home should take the placement exam during the orientation to permit enrollment at the appropriate level of Russian. Any students considering the possibility of a minor in either Russian language and literature or Russian cultural studies should enroll in the language courses during their first year at Drew. This enables them to be eligible for language study later in Russia or in advanced programs in the U.S.

Two Russian literature in translation courses are open to first year students:

RUSS 11/ Love and Death in Russian Literature and RUSS 120/ Selected Topics in Russian Literature: Chekhov: Plays and Short Stories.

SOCIOLOGY (major & minor)

Prof. Caitlin Killian, Chair

Crime, health care, marriage and family, gender, race and ethnicity, and social change--today’s sociologists study all of these topics. Our students use sociology to prepare for a variety of careers. Many go into service professions; others go on to graduate or law school. Sociology provides an excellent background for those who want to work in people-oriented professions. Students interested in majoring or minoring in sociology should take SOC 1/ Introduction to Sociology in their first year.

SPANISH (major & minor)

Prof. Nancy Noguera, Chair mailto:nnoguera@drew.edu

Spanish language and cultures are relevant forces in the contemporary world. There are over twenty countries in which Spanish is an official language and 44 million Hispanics in the United States. The program in Spanish incorporates knowledge of Spanish language, culture, linguistics, and literature. To encourage mastery of the spoken language Drew faculty conduct all courses in Spanish using the latest learning techniques in foreign language acquisition, and make extensive use of technology. In addition to choosing Spanish as a single major, many students recognize the practical use of Spanish in today’s world and combine a major or minor in Spanish with another field, such as political science, sociology, history, or economics.

Students interested in majoring or minoring in Spanish or in fulfilling their language requirement with Spanish should take the placement exam during the summer for placement at the appropriate level. Heritage speakers of Spanish should consult the department for appropriate placement.

A student receiving a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Spanish examination is exempt from SPAN 30 and is considered to have fulfilled the College's foreign language requirement. The College language requirement may also be met by achieving a score of 680 on the CEEB/SAT II Spanish Test, or a satisfactory placement beyond SPAN 30 on the Drew Spanish placement examination.

THEATRE ARTS (major & minor)

Prof. Jim Bazewicz, Chair

Potential majors are encouraged to take the following courses, in their first year, all of which are requirements for the major:

THEA 15/The Art of the Play (offered both semesters)
THEA 35/Introduction to Acting and Directing (offered both semesters)
THEA 25/Introduction to Theatre Technology (offered both semesters)
THEA 26/Introduction to Theatre Design (offered both semesters, but has THEA 25 as a prerequisite. Those who complete THEA 25 successfully in the fall are eligible to take THEA 26 in the spring. Can certainly also be taken sophomore year.)

We also recommend that anyone considering a possible major come talk to the department chair or another member of the department faculty at some point during her/his first year, but especially prior to registration for the fall of the sophomore year. The department curriculum has several sequences of courses that need to be planned carefully if one is also considering study abroad in the junior year or other significant programming.

Potential minors are encouraged to take one or two of the following courses, all of which are requirements for the minor, in their first year:

THEA 15/The Art of the Play (offered both semesters)
THEA 35/Introduction to Acting and Directing (offered both semesters)
THEA 25/Introduction to Theatre Technology (offered both semesters)

WOMEN’S STUDIES (major & minor)

Prof. Wendy K. Kolmar, Director

The women's and gender studies major and minor focus on the construction of gender and on the diverse experiences of women as they are shaped by race, class, ethnicity, sexuality, religion and nationality. Through four interdisciplinary courses offered by the program and courses selected from across the disciplines, majors and minors explore global and local feminisms from theoretical and applied perspectives as well as scholarship by and about women and gender. The women’s and gender studies minor is designed both for students interested in the interdisciplinary study of gender and to provide appropriate theoretical background for those who wish to pursue the study of gender in a discipline.

Students interested in pursuing a major should plan to take WMST 12/Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies during the spring of their first year and a core course (WMST 52, 111, 112) each fall for the next three years. Minors should plan to take WMST 12 during the spring of their first or second year. Majors and minors should also consider taking some of the prerequisite courses for advanced courses which are cross-listed in the program (select from such courses as ANTH 4, PSYC 3, SOC 1, ECON 5 and 6) or selecting courses to fulfill general education distribution requirements which also fulfill requirements for the women’s studies major and minor such as CL 27, FREN 50, 60, ENGL 32, SOC 25, 27, 29, THEA 65 (some count only when topic is appropriate). Major and minors should plan to consult with the director at some point during the first year to plan their course of study.