Cognates for the Faculty

What is a Cognate?

• At least 3 courses for at least 9 credits
• Courses must related in some fashion ...
  topical, thematic, interdisciplinary, sequential, etc.
• Provides general education in one of the 3 areas of knowledge ...
  • Arts and Humantities (A&H)    • People and Society (P&S)
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Predefined Cognates

• Majors are cognates
• Minors are cognates
• Areas for majors and minors

A Univers(ity) of Cognate Possibilities

• Within a Department or Program
• Across Departments/Programs within a College or School
• Across Colleges and Schools - all of them!