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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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish SPA |
440 | Phonetics Prerequisite: SPA 301 or SPA 302 or SPA 303 or SPA 307. |
Arts and Humanities | Spring Odd Years | 3/3 |
| Spanish SPA |
442 | Stylistics and Composition Prerequisite: SPA 301 or SPA 302 or SPA 303 or SPA 307. |
Arts and Humanities | Fall Odd Years | 3/3 |
| Spanish SPA |
444 | Introduction to Translation Prerequisite: SPA 301 or SPA 302 or SPA 303 or SPA 307. |
Arts and Humanities | Spring Odd Years | 3/3 |
| Spanish SPA |
446 | Cultural Debates: Public Speaking on Societal Issues Prerequisite: SPA 301 or SPA 302 or SPA 303 or SPA 307. |
Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring, Summer | 3/3 |
| Spanish SPA |
446 | Cultural Debates: Public Speaking on Societal Issues Prerequisite: SPA 301 or SPA 302 or SPA 303 or SPA 307. |
People and Society | Fall, Spring, Summer | 3/3 |
| Spanish SPA |
495 | Transfer Credits | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring, Summer | 1/3 |
| Strategic Communication STC |
114 | Principles of Advertising | People and Society | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Strategic Communication STC |
116 | Principles of Public Relations | People and Society | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Teaching and Learning TAL |
103 | Psychological Foundations of Education | People and Society | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Teaching and Learning TAL |
203 | Children's Literature | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Teaching and Learning TAL |
324 | Education and the Arts | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Teaching and Learning TAL |
370 | Pop Culture and Education | Arts and Humanities | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Teaching and Learning TAL |
371 | Race and Racism in the Making of US Public Education | People and Society | Fall | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
101 | Introduction to Theatre | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring, Summer | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
102 | Introduction to the Audition | Arts and Humanities | By Announcement Only | 2/2 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
105 | Introduction to Acting | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring, Summer | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
106 | Introduction to Acting for the Musical Theatre | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
107 | Theatre Skills Are Life Skills Prerequisite: C or better in WRS 105 or equivalent |
Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
112 | Acting I-B Requisite: BFA Comprehensive Musical Theatre majors only. |
Arts and Humanities | Spring | 2/2 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
140 | Introduction to Dance | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
141 | Introduction to Theatre Design | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring | 2/2 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
161 | Beginning/Intermediate Tap | Arts and Humanities | Fall | 1/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
162 | Intermediate/Advanced Tap | Arts and Humanities | Spring | 1/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
179 | Transfer Credits. 100 Level | Arts and Humanities | By Announcement Only | 1/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
181 | Play Analysis | Arts and Humanities | Spring | 1/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
201 | AI & The Actor | Arts and Humanities | Spring | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
240 | Introduction to Dance II | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
241 | Basic Costume Sewing and Scenic Painting | Arts and Humanities | Fall Odd Years | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
243 | Theatre Design Methods: How to Sketch Your Idea | Arts and Humanities | Fall Odd Years | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
245 | Technical Planning for Theatrical Productions Pre-requisite - THA 101 OR THA 141 OR THA 142 |
Arts and Humanities | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
248 | Introduction to Design for Film | Arts and Humanities | Fall Even Years | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
251 | Intermediate Acting I Prerequisite: THA 105 or THA 106. |
Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
252 | Intermediate Acting II Prerequisite: THA 251. |
Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
253 | Special Topics in Voice for the Stage Prerequisite: Successful completion of one 100-level THA performance course or instructor permission. |
Arts and Humanities | Spring Odd Years | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
254 | Movement for Actors Prerequisite: Successful completion of one 100-level THA performance course or instructor permission. |
Arts and Humanities | Spring | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
258 | Stage Management I: Introductory Principles | Arts and Humanities | Fall | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
264 | Introduction to the Theatre Industry Prerequisite: THA 101 or Theatre Arts BFA major status |
Arts and Humanities | Fall | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
279 | Transfer Credits, 200 Level | Arts and Humanities | By Announcement Only | 1/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
301 | Theater and the Holocaust Prerequisite: WRS 106 or ENG 106. |
Arts and Humanities | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
302 | People, Places and Play: Theatre that Changed the World | Arts and Humanities | Fall, Spring, Summer | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
341 | Sound for the Theatre | Arts and Humanities | Fall Odd Years | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
342 | Advanced Scenic Design Prerequisite: THA 141 or THA 243. |
Arts and Humanities | Spring Odd Years | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
343 | Advanced Costume Design Prerequisite: THA 141 or THA 243. |
Arts and Humanities | Fall Even Years | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
347 | Stage Make-Up | Arts and Humanities | Spring Even Years | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
352 | Singing for the Musical Theater Prerequisite: THA 105 or THA 106. |
Arts and Humanities | By Announcement Only | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
375 | Introduction to Playwriting | Arts and Humanities | Spring Even Years | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
379 | Transfer Credits, 300 Level | Arts and Humanities | By Announcement Only | 1/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
384 | History of the American Musical Theatre | Arts and Humanities | Fall | 1/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
385 | History of Interior Design and Furniture Requisite: Sophomore Standing or Higher |
Arts and Humanities | Spring Even Years | 3/3 |
| Theatre Arts THA |
386 | History of Fashion | Arts and Humanities | Spring Odd Years | 3/3 |
