Writing Proficiency ("W")

Basic writing proficiency is required of all students. A student may earn basic proficiency by registering for courses designated with a "W" after the course number in the Schedule of Classes (for example: COMM 103W, PHIL 110W, etc.). At the end of the semester an evaluation committee and the instructor will determine whether the student qualifies for basic proficiency. If so, notification of this certification will be made on the student's grade report and on her permanent record.

A transfer student who has earned a "B" or better in a composition course at the former college may submit at the end of her first semester a portfolio of papers written in Saint Mary's courses. The evaluation committee will review the portfolio for basic writing proficiency.

Students must also complete the advanced writing proficiency requirements of their majors.

A student must complete two semesters of the same language at the appropriate level unless exempted by examination (or majoring in medical technology). The requirement is normally satisfied by one of the following:

• For students starting a new language: MLFR, MLGR, MLIT or MLSP 101-102.
• For students continuing a language they have already studied: MLFR, MLGR, MLIT or MLSP 105-106 or 111-112. The department will advise placement into this level.
• At Notre Dame: Students may complete their language requirement at Notre Dame if they wish to take a language that is not taught at Saint Mary's.

Bachelor of Arts     

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Fine Arts     

Bachelor of Music     

Bachelor of Science:

• major in Mathematics
• major in Chemistry
• major in Nursing 
• major in Biology

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Bachelor of Science (BS) with a major in Mathematics

NOTE: No more than two courses in any one discipline may be used to satisfy the  following requirements

• 1 English literature course
• 1 History course
• PHIL 110
• RLST 101 and one other 200 level Religious Studies course
• 1 Fine Arts course (Art, Dance, Music, Theatre)
• 1 Mathematics course
• 2 Laboratory Science courses (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
• 2 Social Science courses from different departments: Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women's Studies (207 only)
• Three additional approved courses in the following disciplines:
  • Art
  • Dance
  • Communication Studies
  • English literature
  • History
  • Humanistic Studies
  • Intercultural Studies (201 only)
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Theatre
  • Women's Studies (207 only)

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing

NOTE: No more than two courses in any one discipline may be used to satisfy the  following requirements

• 1 English literature course
• 1 History course
• PHIL 110
• RLST 101 and one other 200 level Religious Studies course
• PSYC 156 and SOC 203
• MATH 114 and one other MATH course (may be a prerequisite for MATH 114)
• Two additional courses from the following:
  • Art
  • Communication Studies
  • Dance
  • English literature
  • History
  • Humanistic Studies
  • Intercultural Studies (201 only)
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Theatre
  • Womens Studies (207 only)

• 1 English literature course
• PHIL 110
• RLST 101 and one other 200 level Religious Studies course ; only RLST 101for Med Tech majors
• 1 Fine Arts (Art, Dance, Music, or Theatre) or Communication course; not required of Med Tech majors
• Four courses chosen from at least two of the following areas, including two courses chosen from the same area:
  • Anthropology
  • Economics
  • History
  • Humanistic Studies
  • Intercultural Studies (201 only)
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Womens Studies (207 only)

Bachelor of Science (BS) with a major in Chemistry

NOTE: No more than two courses in any one discipline may be used to satisfy the  following requirements

• 1 English literature course
• PHIL 110
• RLST 101 and one other 200 level Religious Studies course
• 2 courses in Social Science or Humanities: from Anthropology, Art, Communication Studies, Dance, Economics, English literature, History, Humanistic Studies, Intercultural Studies (201 only), Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre, Women's Studies (207 only)

• 1 English literature course
• 1 History course
• PHIL 110
• RLST 101 and one other 200 level Religious Studies course
• 1 Mathematics course or 2 Laboratory Science courses

• 1 English literature course
• 1 History course
• PHIL 110
• RLST 101 and one other 200 level Religious Studies course
• 1 Mathematics course
• 1 Laboratory Science course
• 1 Social Science course: from Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Womens Studies (207 only)