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American Institutions (AI) Requirement and Courses
| American Institutions Committee |
Mission Statement - The objective of the requirement is to ensure that students have at least a minimal basis for responsible citizenship. All students receiving a baccalaureate degree from a public college or university in the state of Utah are required to have an understanding of fundamentals of history and the principles and form of government and economic system of the United States. Utah State Code R470 states:
3.1.3. American Institutions - Students may satisfy this requirement by completing one of the following courses: Economics 1740, United States Economic History, (3 credits); Political Science 1100, American Political Institutions (3 credits); or History 1700, American Civilization (3 credits). An interdisciplinary integrated course that satisfies comparable competencies may also satisfy the requirement. Some institutions may require a two course sequence in the areas of economics, political science, or history which satisfy comparable competencies.
Courses - All students must take one of the following courses to fulfill the American Institutions requirement:
| ECON | 1740 | (3) | US Economic History |
| HIST | 1700 | (3) | American Civilization |
| HONOR | 2212 | (3) | American Institutions |
| POLS | 1100 | (3) | US National Govt |