• Complete all general-education requirements.
• Complete all requirements and performance standards for the major or area of concentration as contained in the catalog effective at time of matriculation. (Major requirements are presented in the catalog under the appropriate discipline.) Students may change to a subsequent catalog governing their degree requirements, but must meet all requirements of that catalog.
• Complete a minimum of 36 credits at the junior/senior level (courses numbered 300 or above).
• Degree-seeking students must earn a minimum of 32 credits in residence. Thirty-two of the last 40 credits must be taken at Whitworth.
• Complete a minimum of 126 credit hours with a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0.
• Complete all degree requirements within six years of matriculation.
• Students must declare their intent to graduate by completing an application for graduation by Nov. 1 of their senior year. In order to participate in commencement, degree requirements must be complete by Jan. 31 of the year following commencement.

I. General Education Requirements
Students must complete all general-education requirements, as outlined below. The Schedule of Courses includes the most recent information about courses and the requirements that they satisfy.

NOTE: A student may not use the same course to satisfy more than one of the general-education requirements.

A. First-Year Program (1 credit)
The First-Year Program (GE 125) is designed to assist students in connecting quickly with the Whitworth community. This program will facilitate the formation of faculty-student relationships that are centered primarily in academic content (in class and beyond the classroom) and the advising function (academic and vocational). The course is waived for transfer students.

B. Worldview Studies (12 credits)
A worldview is a personal set of basic assumptions about humanity, God, the nature of material reality, and the place of humans in that reality. A person's worldview also includes assumptions about how humans gain knowledge as well as prescriptions regarding all forms of human activity: political, social, creative, economic, religious and otherwise. A person's worldview is the way in which he or she makes sense of life experiences. Every individual possesses this set of basic assumptions whether or not he/she is consciously aware of what the assumptions are.

The worldview studies curriculum at Whitworth exists to engage the student in the active examination of presuppositional thinking that forms the basis of all human meaning. Its intent is to explore the origins of human thinking at this foundational level, particularly emphasizing the Western way of answering questions of meaning.

CO 150        Christian Worldview Perspectives
CO 250        The Rationalist Worldview
CO 350        Applied Ethics, Public Policy and Worldviews

C. Biblical Literature: Biblical Foundations for Faith and Practice (3 credits)
Courses in this area emphasize understanding the scriptures and their theological teachings from the perspective of the Reformed and Evangelical traditions. Courses also focus on understanding the implications of scripture, as well as the hermeneutics of interpretation. Courses that satisfy this requirement will be found in the theology department.

D. Modern Languages, American Diversity Studies, Global Perspectives: Community, Diversity and Justice (10-11 credits)
Courses in this area introduce students to domestic and international diversity, including linguistic, political, religious, racial, ethnic, gender, and other differences. They emphasize the role of diversity in determining perspective and communication patterns as well as in applying this understanding to community living in an increasingly diverse America and world. To satisfy this requirement, students will take at least one course in each of three areas:

Modern Languages
Students must demonstrate proficiency through the first-year level. They may accomplish this by passing a proficiency exam in the language, completing the 101-102 sequence in a language, or completing a one-semester intensive course (e.g. SN 111 or FR 111).

American Diversity Studies
Courses that meet this requirement include substantial work that reflects thoughtfully on diverse viewpoints within American society. These courses emphasize the role of diversity in an increasingly diverse U.S. Students completing education certification will meet this requirement by fulfilling the requirements in the education program. Students who take ASL 102 may apply it the American-diversity requirement.

Global Perspective
Courses that meet this requirement include substantial work that reflects thoughtfully on viewpoints developed beyond American society. Students who must take the 102 course in a modern language may apply that course to this requirement, as those courses will provide extensive content in cultural differences. Off-campus study is highly recommended.

E. The Fine Arts: Creative Expression and Appreciation (3 credits)
Courses in this area provide opportunities for students to understand aesthetic traditions and to develop the capacity for artistic expression. Courses that satisfy this requirement will usually be found in the departments of art, English, music and theatre.

F. Oral and Written Communication Studies: Effective Communication and Social Responsibility (6 credits)
Courses in this area equip students to create, organize, share, and receive clear oral and written messages.

Oral Communication
Courses that satisfy this requirement will usually be found in the areas of speech communication and theatre. Students completing education certification will meet this requirement by fulfilling the requirements in the education program.

Written Communication
Courses that satisfy this requirement will usually be found in the areas of English and journalism.

G. Kinesiology & Athletics: Fitness and Wellness for Life (3 credits)
Courses in this area emphasize responsible stewardship of God's creation through maintenance of personal health; students develop skills and establish habits that prepare them for a lifetime of healthy living and physical well-being. Courses that satisfy this requirement will be found in kinesiology. Students must take one fitness/wellness designated class (PE 132, PE 134, PE 141, PE 149, PE 166 or PE 175).

NOTE: A maximum of eight semester credits of physical-education-activity courses may be counted toward the total credits requirement.
H. The Social Sciences: Human Nature and Civic Responsibility (3 credits)

Courses in this area seek to describe, primarily from the perspective of human sciences, how and why humans behave as they do individually and corporately. Courses that satisfy this requirement will usually be found in the areas of economics, history, political science, psychology, and sociology, although courses in other disciplines may also be included.

I. The Humanities: Human Thought and Values (3 credits)
Courses in this area introduce students to the rich tradition of the humanities. Study focuses on the embodiment of human experience, thought and values through the scrutiny of text and symbol. Courses that satisfy this requirement will usually be found in the departments of art, English, history, modern languages, music, philosophy, theology and theatre.

J. Mathematics and Statistics: Mathematical Reasoning and Social Applications (3-4 credits)
Courses in this area provide an overview of topics in quantitative thinking, analysis, and problem-solving. Special attention is devoted to mathematical concepts reflecting broader social concerns, patterns of occurrence and behavior and related issues. Courses satisfying the requirement are MA 107, MA 108, MA 150, MA 221, and MA 256. A few courses, such as PO 310 and PY 256, may be found in other disciplines.

Initial placement is based on SAT scores. A score of 600 will allow entrance into any course for which the student has the prerequisites. A score of 500-600 will not meet entrance into MA 171. Below 500 will allow entrance into MA 107 only.

K. The Natural Sciences: The Natural World and Human Responsibility (3-4 credits)
Courses in this area provide opportunities to understand and apply the scientific method as an analytical, problem-solving tool via coursework that emphasizes both theoretical and experiential components. They expose students to the strengths and weaknesses of scientific methodology and the relationship between scientific inquiry and faith. Courses that satisfy this requirement will usually be found in the areas of astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics.

II. Residency
At least 32 semester credits must be completed in residence at Whitworth. Thirty-two of the last 40 credits needed for graduation must be taken at Whitworth.

III. Grade-Point Average
A student must accumulate a 2.0 average in 1) all Whitworth courses, and 2) all courses in the declared major or area of concentration. Education students, see School of Education for GPA requirements.

Changes in Graduation Requirements
The graduation requirements as published in the Whitworth University catalog in effect at the time of the student's initial enrollment are those that should be met for completion of an undergraduate-degree program. Students must complete all degree requirements within six years from the time of matriculation. Part-time students may petition this policy. Students who withdraw from Whitworth and return after an absence of more than two years must meet the graduation requirements in effect at the time of their return and must complete all degree requirements within six years of the time of their return (matriculation). Additional information may be obtained from the registrar's office.

Application for Graduation
Students must apply to graduate by Nov. 1 in the fall semester of their senior year. Application for Graduation forms are available in the registrar's office. Degree audits are available prior to each registration period or online at any time. If all requirements will not be completed by the end of spring semester, students must petition to participate in the May ceremony. Detailed graduation information will be sent to all students who have applied to graduate.

Double Majors
A student may graduate with more than one major if all requirements are met for each major involved. There is no limitation on course overlap between two declared majors.

Requirements for a Second Baccalaureate Degree
A Whitworth graduate seeking a second bachelor's degree must meet the major requirements of a second major, satisfy the general-education requirements in place at the time the second degree is initiated (as must transfer students with associate of arts degrees), and complete 30 credits of work beyond the first degree. A Whitworth student seeking a second baccalaureate degree must seek
the approval of his/her advisor and the registrar.

A student with a bachelor's degree from another institution who pursues a B.A. or B.S. at Whitworth will be expected to meet all the major requirements, the residency requirement (32 credits), the general-education requirements in place at the time the second degree is initiated (as must transfer students with associate of arts degrees), and must receive a degree in a field other than that of the first degree.

Changes in Academic Program
A student may elect to change his/her major, area of concentration, or second field, but he/she is advised to evaluate possible increases in the length of time required to graduate. Any changes of program or academic advisor must be requested in writing, signed by the advisor and submitted to the registrar's office.
Course Numbering System
Courses are numbered sequentially from 100 through 599. The following schedules of general and special course numbers should serve as helpful reference tools for students.

General Course Numbers
Lower-Division Courses
100-199: Primarily for freshmen. May not be taken for graduate credit.
200-299: Primarily for sophomores. May not be taken for graduate credit.

Upper-Division Courses
300-399: Primarily for juniors and seniors. Graduate students may count a limited number of credits.
400-499: Primarily for seniors. Graduate students may count a limited number of credits.
500-599: Graduate level. Undergraduates may enroll only with special permission.

Special Course Numbers
At all levels, course numbers ending in 80, 86, 90, 91, 95 or 96 indicate special courses. Subject matter in these courses varies. All departments may offer these types of courses, but because not all may be listed in this catalog, students are urged to ask individual department offices about the availability of courses of the type and level desired. Their designations are:
                80            Field Study
                86            Readings
                90            Internship
                91            Independent Study
                95            Teaching Assistantship
                96            Special Topics