Religious Studies

Example Four-Year Plans

*These are example roadmaps for a major in Religious Studies. These example roadmaps cannot, and should not, substitute for proper advising. Students and advisors should consult the class schedule for an accurate listing of course offerings and the university catalog for course descriptions.**

4-Year Roadmap for BA in Religious Studies: Concentrated Track

This is a sample schedule for the major in Religious Studies, the Concentrated Track. This schedule is intended to assist in planning a sequence of coursework for the major in Religious Studies, Concentrated Track, for a full-time student seeking to complete the degree on a four year schedule. This sample schedule is not intended to substitute for advising for a number of reasons including that there are a number of possible substitutions for courses listed in the schedules and a student’s plan of study should reflect his or her own educational goals. For those who need additional time to complete the major, please consult with your faculty advisor for availability of courses beyond the projected two year-time period. This schedule is not intended to reflect availability of courses, although there is a two-year rotation of planned course offerings that is intended to accommodate this four year plan. Each student should consult the class schedule for an accurate listing of course offerings and the university catalog for course descriptions. Required courses in the major are offered on a schedule that should allow completion of this sample schedule.

4-Year Roadmap for BA in Religious Studies: Concentrated Track

 

Fall

Winter

Spring

First year
(36-51 units)

English 110 (GE Area A2)

RS 100, 110 or 111
CSUB 101
12-17 units

B4 Math

A1 or C1
RS 100, 110 or 111
2 units elective (opt)
12-17 units

D 1, 2, 4, or 5

B 1 or B2; B3
RS area B, C, or D
2 units elective (opt)
12-17 units

Second year
(45 units = 90+)

C 3, 4, or 5
RS area B, C, or D
A3
2 units elective (opt)

12-17 units

Minor Course #1
D3 – CA Institutions
RS 290
2 units elective (opt)

12-17 units

D 1, 2, 4, or 5
B 1 or B2; B3
RS area B, C, or D
2 units elective (opt)
Take GWAR
12-17 units

Third year
(45 units = 135)

RS area B, C, or D

GRE Option (RS 360)

C 3, 4, or 5
2 units elective (opt)
12-17 units

RS area B, C, or D
(Theme 2 course)
RS area B, C, or D
GRE Option (RS 326)
D 1, 2, 4, or 5
2 units elective (opt)
12-17 units

RS area B, C, or D

B1 or B2; B3

Minor Course #2
2 units elective (opt)
12-17 units

Fourth year
(45 units = 180)

Theme 1 or 3
Minor Course #3
RS area B, C, or D
2 units elective (opt)
12-17 units

Theme 1 or 3
US History
RS area B, C, or D
2 units elective (opt)
12-17 units

Theme 1 or 3
Minor Course #4
RS 490
2 units elective (opt)
12-17 units