AcademicAdvising@ricks.eduJacque L. Weekes, Acting Director of Academic Advising
Advising Office (208) 356-1041
GENERAL STUDIES
Students who have not selected a major may graduate with a General Studies degree. Although students must graduate from one of the Academic Divisions, the requirements are the same for each of the nine Divisions. The Divisions and their codes are as follows:
Agriculture (281)
Engineering & Technology (282)
Performing & Fine Arts (283)
Humanities (284)
Natural Science (285)
Religious & Family Living (286)
Behavioral & Social Sciences (287)
Business (294)
Education (295)
To explore major and career options, visit the Career Advising Center on the second floor of the Administration Building. An excellent career library containing extensive career and college transfer information is available in the CAC for student use. The CAC also contains a helpful computerized career decision making program to assist in making career choices.
The following courses are offered by different departments across campus. These courses can serve as an additional resource as you explore your interests and ultimately choose a major:
This degree allows students to explore the curriculum and test many different interests while at the same time getting their Associates of Arts and Sciences Degree.
First Year
Religion 4
Math 101 or 103 or 110 3
English 111 or 111C 3
Arts and Letters 3
Natural Science/Lab 4
Social Science 3
Basic Skills Option 2
FA 100 0
Electives 10
Total 32
Second Year
Religion 4
English 211 or 211C or 215 or 216 3
Arts and Letters 3
Natural Science/Lab 4
Social Science 3
Electives 15
Total 32
GS 100 Career Exploration 1
Designed to aid in making a decision concerning a career or major.
GS 101 Principles of Personal Achievement 2
Two hours per week
This course examines life from a principles and perspectives viewpoint, then encourages an
application using the many resources available across campus. The intent is to focus on
principles that produce success in college and beyond.
GS 102 Study Skills 1
Improve learning effectiveness
GS.NS 227 Astronomy and the Scientific Tradition 3
Three class hours per week
Sophomore standing/Math Basic Skills
Modern planetary and stellar astronomy presented in its historical context. Emphasis is
placed on the philosophy and application of the scientific method, including its strengths
and limitations. Concurrent registration in GS.NS 228 is recommended.
GS.NS 228 Astronomy and the Scientific Tradition Lab 1
Sophomore standing/Math Basic Skills
Concurrent enrollment in GS.NS 227
Observational astronomy designed to give students experience with observing and analyzing
astronomical phenomena. Designed to be taken with GS.NS 227.
GS.NS 248 Science in Cinema 3
Three class hours per week
Scientific fiction movie are used as a springboard to investigate scientific methods and
principles, to discuss societal attitudes toward science, and to investigate the
relationships between science, technology and society (Winter).
GS.SS 295A History of Orthodoxy 3
Three class hours per week
Development of Eastern Orthodoxy from Constantinople to Moscow 300 present.
GS.SS 295B Hist Medieval Papacy 3
Three class hours per week
Development of the Papacy from 500 A.D. to 1600 A.D.
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