Declaring a Major
All students at Salisbury University complete a comprehensive general education curriculum.  The faculty of the University believe that General Education is an essential element in the University experience.  If you're unsure about a major, the general education program will both prepare you for your major and help you choose a major by exposing you to a variety of disciplines.

All students must declare a major when they have completed 45 credits (approximately three semesters).  If you're unsure about a major, your courses during your first several semesters will consist of selections from the general education program:

Group I - 15 credit hours/five courses

           A. Complete the following courses:

           ENGL 101    Principles of Composition   3
           ENGL 102    Principles of Literature        3
           (grades of C or better are required in both ENGL 101 and 102)
           LITERATURE                                        3
           (in either the English or Modern Languages department)

           B. Select six credit hours from at least two of the following departments:

                Art, Communication Arts, Dance, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy

 Group II - 15 credit hours/five courses

           A. Complete the following courses:

           HIST 101    World Civilization I     3
           HIST 102    World Civilization II    3

           B. Select nine credit hours from three of the following departments:

                Anthropology, Economics, History, Human Geography (excluding Physical Geography), Political Science, Psychology, Sociology

Group III - 12 credit hours/four courses

         A. Select courses with laboratories from at least two of the following four areas
              (totaling at least six credit hours):

                Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physical Geography, Physics

         B. Select one additional course (need not include a lab) from Group III A or Computer Science or Mathematics
            (totaling at least three credit hours):

            Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physical Geography, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics

        C. Select one math course for a total of three credit hours.*

               Group IV - three credit hours/one course

         PHEC 106    Personalized Health/Fitness    3

Your academic advisor will assist you with your course selection as you move toward declaring a major. Remember that while you are completing your general education requirements, all of your general education credits count toward graduation, but may not apply to your final major--some majors have very specific general education requirements.  Enjoy the chance to explore a variety of academic areas! Questions regarding course requirements for undeclared students can be directed to Kimberly Clark-Shaw, Advising Services Coordinator, Caruthers Hall 125-C, 410-543-6290.