Courses at Ball State are identified by prefix and course number. Course descriptions are presented in the following format: ENG 103 Rhetoric and Writing (3) Introduces and develops understanding of principles of rhetoric; basic research methods; elements, strategies, and conventions of persuasion used in constructing written and multi-modal texts.
Course Catalog The Ball State University Undergraduate Course Catalog and Graduate Catalog provide information about programs, courses, admissions, academic policies and requirements, and unique student opportunities. Faculty assignments and programs are subject to change, so consult your individual department for further information.
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In course descriptions, the course number is immediately after the prefix, followed by the long title. Course numbers are categorized as follows: Courses numbered below 100 are not offered for credit toward graduation. Courses numbered from 100 to 199 are primarily freshman courses.
Courses numbered from 400 to 499 are primarily senior courses. Courses numbered 500 and higher are graduate courses. A student who earns credit in a course under any other number may not earn credit in it under its current number except under the terms of course repetition.
Prerequisite refers to a course or courses that must be taken before the described course. Parallel indicates a course or courses that can be taken at the same time as the described course. Corequisite indicates a course or courses that must be taken at the same time as the described course.
courses making up a core of courses required for all majors (example: the Miller College of Business common core) courses required for various concentrations of choice (example: Biology major: Genetics concentration) directed electives (electives limited to courses selected by the department)
Teaching programs require standard professional courses and could include courses for additional licensing areas. Associate degree programs require a minimum of 60 credits (exceptions, see Academic Programs) and include an abbreviated Core Curriculum and a concentration.
The catalog mirrors the academic structure of the university. The university is made up of broad disciplinary colleges which house individual academic departments. Individuals may browse curriculum by viewing the departments within colleges to learn about the majors, minors, specialized programs, and courses taught in the department.