OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
BERMET TURSUNKULOVA
PRESIDENT"S OFFICE COORDINATOR
SHEMSHAT KASIMOVA
MAIN BUILDING ROOM 303B
TEL: +996 312 663 309
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EMAIL: kasimova_s@mail.auca.kg | REQUIREMENTS
General Education Requirements
Freshmen and Sophomores
General Education Requirements (for classes entering in August 2010 and 2011)
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Courses
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Credits
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First Year Seminar
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6 credits
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English Composition
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6 credits
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Kyrgyz or Russian Language
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6 credits
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Mathematics *
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3 credits
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Introduction to Computers
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3 credits
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History and Philosophy of Science
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3 credits
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Ecology, Geography or Geophysics
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3 credits
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History of Kyrgyzstan
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3 credits
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Philosophy
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3 credits
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Social Sciences
Psychology, Sociology, Political Studies, Economics, Law, American Studies, Anthropology, and/or European Studies from outside the student’s major
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6 credits
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Humanities
Modern Foreign Languages, Religious Study, History, Literature, and/or Culture from outside the student’s major
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6 credits
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Sports
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6 credits
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Total
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54 credits
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* Intro to Contemporary Mathematics or Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry (for BA, ECO and SFW students)
Notes:
1. Students of the following programs have to take an additional 3-credit course in Math or Statistics/Quantitative Research Methods:
a. American Studies, Anthropology, European Studies, International and Comparative Politics and Journalism and Mass Communication
- Students are required to take 6 credits related to Arts (either art appreciation or performance arts). These courses may be taken as a part of General Education requirements, Major requirements or electives. IBL and BA students are exempted from this requirement.
- No more than 60 credits of introductory (100-level) courses may be counted towards the graduation requirement of 144 credits. This includes General Education, major, minor and elective courses.
- A minimum of 72 credits in courses that are taught in English (not including language courses).
- Some of the courses offered through the Arts & Sports Program are designed as individual lessons, in which students may take a maximum of two credits. These courses cannot be taken as an audit. Exceptions will only be made in extraordinary cases.
Juniors
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN 2009
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History of Kyrgyzstan
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3 credits
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Kyrgyz or Russian Language
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6 credits
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English Composition
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6 credits
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Philosophy
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3 credits
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Social Sciences
Psychology, Sociology, Political Studies, Economics, Law, American Studies, Anthropology, and/or European Studies from outside the student’s major
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6 credits
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Humanities
Modern Foreign Languages, Religious Study, History, Literature, and/or Culture from outside the student’s major
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6 credits
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Critical Skills and Introduction to Research Methods
(or Introduction to the Liberal Arts)
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6 credits
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History and Philosophy of Science
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3 credits
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Ecology, Geography or Geophysics
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3 credits
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Mathematics (Level 1) (see a Note 1)
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3 credits
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Introduction to Computers
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3 credits
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Sports and Arts (see changes in Notes 2 and 3)
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6 credits
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Total
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54 credits
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PLEASE SEE NOTES BELOW FOR IMPORTANT CHANGES
Notes:
1. Students of the following programs have to take an additional 3-credit course in Math or Statistics/Quantitative Research Methods:
a. American Studies, Anthropology, European Studies, International and Comparative Politics and Journalism and Mass Communication
- Students are required to take 6 credits related to Arts (either art appreciation or performance arts). These courses may be taken as a part of General Education requirements, Major requirements or electives. IBL and BA students are exempted from this requirement.
- Students have to take a minimum of 4 credits in Sports.
- No more than 60 credits of introductory (100-level) courses may be counted towards the graduation requirement of 144 credits. This includes General Education, major, minor and elective courses.
- Some of the courses offered through the Arts & Sports Program are designed as individual lessons, in which students may take a maximum of two credits. These courses cannot be taken as an audit. Exceptions will only be made in extraordinary cases.
Seniors
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED 2008
To earn a bachelor’s degree from AUCA, a student must earn 144 credits, 51 of which must be from general education courses. Specific requirements for each major are listed on the student’s Study Card. The general education requirements are below:
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1. History of Kyrgyzstan
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3 credits
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2. Kyrgyz or Russian Language
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6 credits
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3. English Composition
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6 credits
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4. Philosophy
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3 credits
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5. Social Sciences:
Psychology, Sociology, Political Studies, Economics, Law, American Studies, Anthropology, and/or European Studies from outside the student’s major
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6 credits
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6. Humanities:
Modern Foreign Languages, Religious Study,
History, Literature, and/or Culture from outside the student’s major
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6 credits
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7. Critical Skills
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3 credits
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8. History and Philosophy of Science
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3 credits
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9. Ecology, Geography or Geophysics
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3 credits
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10. Mathematics (Level 1) (see a Note 1)
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3 credits
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11. Introduction to Computers
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3 credits
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12. Sports & Arts (see changes in Notes 2 and 3)
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6 credits
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Total
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51 credits
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PLEASE SEE NOTES BELOW FOR IMPORTANT CHANGES
Notes:
1. Students of the following programs have to take an additional 3-credit course in Math or Statistics/Quantitative Research Methods:
a. American Studies, Anthropology, European Studies, International and Comparative Politics and Journalism and Mass Communication
- Students are required to take 6 credits related to Arts (either art appreciation or performance arts). These courses may be taken as a part of General Education requirements, Major requirements or electives. IBL and BA students are exempted from this requirement.
- Students have to take a minimum of 4 credits in Sports. IBL and BA students are exempted from this requirement.
- No more than 60 credits of introductory (100-level) courses may be counted towards the graduation requirement of 144 credits. This includes General Education, major, minor and elective courses.
- Some of the courses offered through the Arts & Sports Program are designed as individual lessons, in which students may take a maximum of two credits. These courses cannot be taken as an audit. Exceptions will only be made in extraordinary cases.
Super Seniors
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED 2007
To earn a bachelor’s degree from AUCA, a student must earn 144 credits, 51 of which must be from general education courses. Specific requirements for each major are listed on the student’s Study Card. The general education requirements are:
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1. History of Kyrgyzstan
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3 credits
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2. Kyrgyz or Russian Language
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6 credits
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3. English Composition
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6 credits
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4. Philosophy
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3 credits
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5. Social Sciences:
Psychology, Sociology, Political Studies, Economics, Law, American Studies, Anthropology, and/or European Studies from outside the student’s major
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6 credits
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6. Humanities:
Modern Foreign Languages, Religious Study,
History, Literature, and/or Culture from outside the student’s major
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6 credits
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7. Critical Skills
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3 credits
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8. History and Philosophy of Science
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3 credits
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9. Ecology, Geography or Geophysics
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3 credits
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10. Mathematics (Level 1) (see a Note 1)
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3 credits
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11. Introduction to Computers
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3 credits
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12. Sports & Arts (see a Note 2)
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6 credits
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Total
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51 credits
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Notes:
1. Students of the following programs have to take an additional 3-credit course in Math or Statistics/Quantitative Research Methods:
a. American Studies, Anthropology, European Studies, International and Comparative Politics and Journalism and Mass Communication
- Students are required to take 6 credits related to Arts (either art appreciation or performance arts). These courses may be taken as a part of General Education requirements, Major requirements or electives. IBL and BA students are exempted from this requirement. Any Sports courses taken so far will be counted towards total 144 credits. Students are not required to take Sports courses if they have not taken them yet.
- Students are required to take a minimum of 3 credits in courses focusing on the USA, and 3 credits in courses focusing on the USA or other Western countries. These courses may be taken as a part of General Education requirements, Major requirements or electives.
- No more than 60 credits of introductory (100-level) courses may be counted towards the graduation requirement of 144 credits. This includes General Education, major, minor and elective courses.
- Some of the courses offered through the Arts & Sports Program are designed as individual lessons, in which students may take a maximum of two credits. These courses cannot be taken as an audit. Exceptions will only be made in extraordinary cases.
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