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Beginning in Fall 2021, UM students can fulfill the Areas of Knowledge general education requirement by creating an individualized cognate. Only courses (UM as well as transfer courses) with an Area of Knowledge course attribute in CaneLink can be used in an individualized cognate. All three courses in an individualized cognate must have the appropriate Area of Knowledge course attribute. Courses used in an individualized cognate cannot be double counted toward any other degree requirement. An individualized cognate must be a minimum of 3 courses (9 credit hours). Individualized cognates use the following academic plan codes: AT_0080 (Arts & Humanities), PS_0070 (People & Society), and ST_0026 (STEM). For information on thematic cognates, use the cognate search engine.
Below is a searchable list of current courses that can be used in an individualized cognate.
NOTE: The course a student takes to fulfill the quantitative skills proficiency requirement cannot be double counted by including it in an individualized cognate. Also courses with a grade of CR (except for test credits that are accepted with a UM equivalency from AP, IB, GCE, Cambridge Pre-U, CAPE, and CLEP programs) cannot be used to fulfill general education or other degree requirements like individualized cognates.
The courses below are currently effective for the: Spring 2027 Term| Subject | Catalog No. | Course Title | Area of Knowledge Designation | Typically Offered | Credits (Min/Max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judaic Studies JUS |
410 | Special Topics | People and Society | Fall, Spring | 1/3 |
| Judaic Studies JUS |
411 | Special Topics | People and Society | By Announcement Only | 1/3 |
| Kinesiology KIN |
150 | General Nutrition for Health and Performance | STEM | Fall, Spring, Summer | 3/3 |
| Kinesiology KIN |
155 | Biological Bases for Physical Activity and Health | STEM | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Kinesiology KIN |
212 | Elements of Sports Psychology | People and Society | Fall, Spring, Summer | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
101 | Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Studies | Arts and Humanities | Fall | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
101 | Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Studies | People and Society | Fall | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
111 | Studies in Latin America and the Caribbean | People and Society | Fall, Spring, Summer | 1/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
211 | Studies in Latin America and the Caribbean | People and Society | Fall, Spring, Summer | 1/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
301 | Interdisciplinary Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies | People and Society | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
302 | Interdisciplinary Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies-Travel Course | People and Society | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
311 | Studies in Latin America and the Caribbean | People and Society | Fall, Spring, Summer | 1/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
320 | Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Environment | People and Society | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
321 | Latin American Environmental Issues | People and Society | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
330 | Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Religions | Arts and Humanities | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
330 | Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Religions | People and Society | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
340 | Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Economics | People and Society | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
350 | Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Art and Culture | Arts and Humanities | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
350 | Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Art and Culture | People and Society | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
360 | Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Politics | People and Society | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
362 | Drug Trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean | People and Society | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
369 | Latinx Politics Prerequisite: LAS 101. |
People and Society | Fall | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
370 | Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Media and Communications | People and Society | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
385 | Politics and Society in Latin America and the Caribbean Prerequisite: LAS 101. |
People and Society | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
411 | Studies in Latin America and the Caribbean | People and Society | Fall, Spring, Summer | 1/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
491 | Debates on Current Issues in Latin American and Caribbean Studies | People and Society | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
503 | Program Seminar in Latin American Studies and Caribbean Studies | People and Society | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
504 | Interdisciplinary Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies - Travel Course. | People and Society | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
521 | Latin American Environmental Issues | People and Society | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
530 | Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Religions | Arts and Humanities | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
530 | Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Religions | People and Society | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
540 | Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Media and Communication | People and Society | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
550 | Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Art and Culture | Arts and Humanities | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
550 | Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Art and Culture | People and Society | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
560 | Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Politics | People and Society | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
580 | Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean History | Arts and Humanities | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin American Studies LAS |
580 | Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean History | People and Society | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Latin LAT |
201 | Intermediate Latin I | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Latin LAT |
202 | Intermediate Latin II | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Latin LAT |
203 | Ovid's Metamorphoses | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Latin LAT |
301 | Catullus | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Latin LAT |
302 | Petronius | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Latin LAT |
311 | Cicero: Orations | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Latin LAT |
321 | Virgil | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Latin LAT |
322 | Martial Epigrams | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Latin LAT |
323 | Seneca | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Latin LAT |
401 | Special Topics in Latin Literature Prerequisite: LAT 201. |
Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring, Summer | 3/3 |
| Latin LAT |
402 | Special Topics in Latin Literature | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring, Summer | 3/3 |
| Latin LAT |
403 | Special Topics in Latin Literature | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring, Summer | 3/3 |
| Latin LAT |
411 | Horace | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
