 Undergraduate Programs
UNCG offers six undergraduate degrees:
Requirements for A Bachelor's Degree A bachelor's degree from UNCG is awarded to a student who has met the following requirements:
The College of Arts and Sciences and each of the six professional schools - Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics; Education; Health and Human Performance; Human Environmental Sciences; Music; Nursing - have structured their individual degree programs to comply with this all-University degree framework. Students who are undecided about their major are considered to be enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences and should follow the College requirements (see pp. 70-73). Satisfying these requirements permits a student to pursue a major either in Arts and Sciences or in one of the professional schools. Studies leading to the baccalaureate degree are offered in the programs listed on the following pages. Average Time to Graduation Many factors affect both the length of time and the number of credit hours an individual student will require to complete the baccalaureate degree. At UNCG the median number of months to graduation for full time students is 46. The median number of credit hours completed is 125. Full time undergraduate students are expected to complete at least 15 credit hours per semester and failure to do so may lengthen the studentís time to graduation. Some majors do require formal admission beyond that required for admission to the University in general. Students should meet with their academic advisors regularly to plan their academic schedules. To graduate, students must complete specific University requirements as well as requirements within the major. Students who change majors may find that additional requirements must be fulfilled. Changing majors excessively, or after the third or fourth semester of study, may also lengthen the time to graduation. Also see Tuition Surcharge, pp. 27-28. Criteria for admission to a specific major (outlined in this Bulletin) and continuation in that major may include a University grade point average exceeding that required for continuation within the University as a whole. Students considering such majors should become familiar with the guidelines, and work with an academic advisor as soon as possible to ensure that they meet the criteria. Changes in Degree Requirements and Other Regulations The University reserves the right to make changes as required in course offerings, curricula, academic policies and other rules and regulations affecting students, to be effective whenever determined by the University. These changes will govern current and formerly enrolled students. Enrollment of all students is subject to these conditions. Undergraduate Areas of Study The following are currently offered undergraduate areas of study. See departmental listings for specific program and degree requirements. The term "Licensure" in the Area of Study description refers to a program that grants teacher licensure. See Chapter 7 for complete details about Teacher Education programs. The College of Arts and Sciences
Special Programs in Liberal Studies (sponsored by College of Arts & Sciences)
* The College of Arts and Sciences and the Bryan School of Business and Economics jointly sponsor the International Business program. Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics
School of Health and Human Performance
School of Human Environmental Sciences
Dept Degree Majors Hrs Req Areas of Study BSN Nursing 122 Nursing Accelerated Masters Programs for Undergraduates*
*Accelerated Masters Programs are intended primarily for new freshmen who qualify for Advanced Placlement Credit. All require early and careful planning with the major department beginning in the freshman year. Please see an advisor for further details. Other Special Academic Programs See Chapter 6 for complete details and descriptions. Freshman Seminars Undergraduates who initiated college-level course work from regionally accredited post-secondary institutions Fall 1991 and later must meet All-University Liberal Education Requirements (AULER). Undergraduates who initiated college-level course work from regionally accredited post-secondary institutions prior to Fall 1991 may be entitled to complete pre-1991 liberal education requirements. These students should consult with the Office of Academic Advising and Support Services to determine their options and to obtain a list of courses approved to meet pre-AULER requirements. Forty-five semester hours of course work comprise a minimal core of fundamental knowledge and intellectual skills which the faculty at UNCG believe all university-educated persons should possess. These hours are organized into the areas described on the following page. Courses satisfying these requirements have been approved by the appropriate University Instructional Area committee, the College Council of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. Each committee has reviewed from a different perspective the courses proposed. Guidelines followed in the selection process included: selecting only those courses considered to be fundamental, basic, and central to the instructional category; keeping the number of courses in each category as small as possible, emphasizing breadth of coverage rather than depth of examination; and, preferring courses open to freshmen and sophomores that have no prerequisites. All undergraduate degree programs have AULER requirements. With few exceptions, the full 45 semester hours are required. Certain professional programs have been permitted to reduce slightly the number of AULER credits required in order to meet accreditation or licensing standards. Such exceptions are clearly shown in the descriptions of these special professional programs. In addition, programs in the College of Arts and Sciences may exceed the requirements in several categories. These differences are noted in the appropriate description of College/School requirements for a particular program. The list of courses which satisfy AULER may be modified from time to time. The student's advisor is an additional source of information on the status of courses which currently meet the requirements. The table on the following page provides a brief description of each Liberal Education Requirement Area as well as indicating the number of semester hours which are required in that area. A complete list of currently approved AULER courses follows the table. * Students are reminded that they will be eligible for election to the UNCG chapter of Phi Beta Kappa only if they have completed the equivalent of six semester hours of foreign language study at the intermediate college level. All-University Liberal Education Requirements by Areas Semester Hours
AP Indicates that AP credit is available in these categories; see pp. 20-21 for AP course listings Approved AULER Courses As of the date of this publication, the following courses have been selected to satisfy the requirement in the areas designated. The appropriate distribution designation (AE, BL, FA, HP, MT, NS, NW, RD, SB, WL) also appears after the description of courses in the respective departments. Approved AULER Courses by Area Analytic and Evaluative Studies (AE) Anthropology 213, 360 Freshman Seminar in Analytic and Evaluative Studies 106 History 311, 360, 366 Honors 208 Philosophy 111, 119, 121, 220, 231, 259 Political Science 105 Religion 104, 107, 109, 110, 207, 226, 228, 309, 365 Residential College 210-219 Women's Studies 350 British or American Literature (BL) Communication Studies 320 English 104, 105, 106, 107, 211, 212, 251, 252, 331, 339, 340, 341 Freshman Seminar in British or American Literature 110 Honors 205a Residential College 220-229 Fine Arts (FA) 3 Semester Hours Required Art 100, 101, 323 Broadcasting/Cinema and Theatre 121, 171, 221, 250, 323, 582 Dance 100, 200, 201, 202, 323 Freshman Seminar in Fine Arts 105 Honors 205c Music 214, 241, 323 Residential College 230-239 Historical Perspectives on Western Culture (HP) 3 Semester Hours Required African American Studies 100 Classical Civilization 201, 202, 211, 212, 220, 323 Communication Studies 205 Freshman Seminar in Historical Perspectives on Western Culture 101, 102 Geography 102 History 211, 212, 220, 221, 222, 223, 251, 252, 301, 302, 327, 335, 336, 357, 368, 369, 373, 374, 397 Philosophy 251, 252 Religion 131, 202, 204, 210, 212 Residential College 240-249 Western Civilization 101, 102 Mathematics (MT) 3 Semester Hours Required Mathematics 112, 119, 120, 121, 191 Residential College 110-119 Statistics 108 Natural Science (NS) 6 Semester Hours Required Anthropology 253, 331 Biology 105, 111, 112 Chemistry 103, 104, 106, 110, 111, 112, 114, 115 Clothing and Textiles 211 Food and Nutrition 213 Freshman Seminar in Natural Science 104, 104L Geography 103, 111, 111L, 311, 311L, 314, 314L Honors 207a, 207b Physics 203, 205, 205L, 209, 211, 212, 235, 291, 292 Psychology 230 Residential College 250-259 Non-Western Studies (NW) Anthropology 100, 325, 330, 333, 335, 337, 345 Broadcasting/Cinema and Theatre 586 Clothing and Textiles 121 Freshman Seminar in Non-Western Studies 109 Geography 104, 114, 303 History 203, 204, 215, 216, 239, 240, 361, 377, 381, 383, 384, 385, 386, 389 International Studies 233A Music 343 Political Science 290, 391 Religion 111, 211, 218, 220, 221, 225, 351 Residential College 260-269 Sociology 242, 300 Women's Studies 333 Reasoning and Discourse (RD) English 101 or Freshman Seminar in Reasoning and Discourse 103 or Residential College 101 and one of the following courses: Communication Studies 105, 231, 341 English 102, 223, 301 Philosophy 115, 211 Residential College 102 Social and Behavioral Sciences (SB) 6 Semester Hours Required African American Studies 210 Anthropology 201, 212, 258 Communication Studies 106 Economics 101, 201, 202 Education of Deaf Children 240 Exercise and Sport Science 330 Freshman Seminar in Social and Behavioral Science 108 Geography 105, 202, 301, 344 Health 201, 260 Honors 206 Human Development and Family Studies 211, 212, 302 Political Science 200, 210, 240, 260 Psychology 121 Residential College 270-279 Sociology 201, 211, 222, 232 Social Work 311 World Literature (WL) 3 Semester Hours Required Classical Civilization 205, 305, 306, 321, 324, 325 English 201, 202, 315, 371 Freshman Seminar in World Literature 107 French 222, 303, 307, 308 German 217, 218, 221 Honors 205b Italian 222 Residential College 280-289 Russian 201, 202, 313, 315, 316 Spanish 222, 305, 306 Electives 6 Semester Hours Required Six additional hours from any of the areas specified above or in a foreign language at any level. Total Semester Hours Required 45 In addition to the above listed courses, students may receive AULER credit for courses taken in three overseas programs offered by the University's Office of International Programs: Fall Semester in Britain Language and Literature of Twentieth Century Criticism (FA) European Nations and States (HP) Sociology: European Social Structures (SB) Political Science: British Institutions and Politics (SB) Human Geography: The Making of Europe (HP) Environmental Principles (NS) Fall Semester in Finland Cultures and Societies of Scandinavia (SB) Indigenous Cultures of the Polar Region (NW) Arts of Scandinavia (FA) Finnish and Scandinavian Literature in Translation (WL) Nordic Nature and Environment (NS) Spring Semester in Poland Arts in Contemporary Poland (FA) Culture and Society in Contemporary Poland (SB) Evolution of Political Systems in Eastern Europe (SB) History of Poland (HP) Transition of Central European Countries to Market Economies (SB) For information about these courses contact the Office of International Programs, 112 Foust Building, UNCG, 910/334-5404. Additional degree requirements have been established by the College of Arts and Sciences. Students who are undecided as to a major as well as those majoring in anthropology, art, biology, chemistry, communication and theatre, English, French, geography, German, Greek, history, interdepartmental studies, Latin, mathematics, medical technology, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, religious studies, sociology, and Spanish are affected by these requirements. For these students the liberal education requirements total 54-55 hours, and are described in detail on p. 71. Students who satisfy the College requirements will also satisfy the All-University requirements. Major Requirements Each school or department establishes the course requirements for each major program, concentrations within a major, and related-area requirements. Special Curriculum Option (Plan II) For students whose needs are not met by the formal majors and degrees offered at UNCG, a special curriculum option-called Plan II-allows students to design their own course of study in consultation with appropriate faculty. Students desiring to pursue Plan II should be advised that there is no guarantee that their proposed program will lead to graduation until it has been fully approved. Developing a program is a time consuming process, often taking one year from initial intent to final approval. Students must file a statement of intent to pursue Plan II in the Office of Academic Advising and Support Services prior to registering for their last 45 hours. Required steps have been adopted by the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee for approving Plan II programs. The following is an abbreviated description of the procedures that must be followed:
Minor modifications to an approved Plan II program may be made if approved by both the faculty advisor and the Director of Academic Advising and Support Services. Other modifications require the full process outlined. Guide to Course Descriptions In the following pages, the academic programs and course offerings of the University are set forth. Regularly scheduled undergraduate classes for which fewer than ten students enroll (or graduate classes for which fewer than five students enroll) will be offered only with special approval of the Provost. If enrollment does not justify continuation of a class, the class may not be offered. Each course description is represented by a three-letter symbol (indicating the department or program within which the course is taken) and a three-digit number. After each course title are two (or three) numbers separated by colons which indicate semester hours credit, lecture, and laboratory hours. Following the credit indicator any course prerequisites will be listed. The course description itself may be followed by special area credit indicators (AULER, CLER) and frequency of offering symbols. Special course information is highlighted. Program and Course Schedule Symbols
Course Numbers and Levels Course level numbers are structured as follows: 100-199-intended primarily for freshmen 200-299-intended primarily for sophomores 300-399-intended primarily for juniors 400-499-intended primarily for seniors 500-599-intended for advanced undergraduates and graduate students; these courses are not open to freshmen and sophomores 600-749-restricted to students who are classified as graduate students 750-799-restricted to students admitted to doctoral programs Course descriptions for graduate-level courses are printed in the Graduate School Catalog. Course Credit Hours The first of the figures enclosed in parentheses immediately following the course title indicates the number of semester hour credits given for the course. The second and third figures indicate the number of lecture and laboratory hours, respectively, normally scheduled each week for one semester in the course. For example, (3:2:3) means the course carries three semester hour credits and meets for two lecture hours and three laboratory hours each week. A class period is 50 minutes. Graduate courses and certain other courses may have only one figure enclosed in parentheses. For such courses the figure indicates the number of semester hours credit given. When only one or two figures appear in the parentheses, there are no laboratory or studio hour requirements. Two course numbers separated by a comma indicate a sequence of two courses with closely related content. Course Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisites or corequisites for a course are indicated in the course description by "Pr." or "Coreq." followed by appropriate requirements which must be met before that course may be taken. A student may not enroll in a course without the proper prerequisites unless these prerequisites have been waived by the head of the department in which the course is offered. Grading Method All courses are graded by letter grade (A-F) unless otherwise noted in the course description. The following undergraduate/advanced undergraduate courses are graded P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) and are so noted in their descriptions: CSC 312; CSD 219, 571; CUI 299A & B, 399 A, B, C & D, 461, 462, 499A; DCE 250, 461, 462; ESS 461, 462, 594, 595; GRK 150; HEA 428, 461, 462; LES 315, 417; MUS 090, 091; RUS 150. Repeat-for-Credit Notation Some courses may be repeated for credit under special circumstances. Such information is highlighted in the course description. Frequency of Course Offering Many courses listed in this Bulletin reflect the semester(s) in which they are offered. This information is indicated in parentheses at the end of the course description as follows:
Equivalent Course Credit A number of undergraduate courses have course content which is considered equivalent to other similar courses. Other courses are cross-listed with courses taught in a different department. Ordinarily students can only take one of such equivalent or cross-listed courses for credit. Course descriptions carry information concerning equivalencies if any exist. Students should be aware of such equivalencies before registering in order to avoid taking a course for which they will not receive additional credit. All-University Liberal Education Requirement Abbreviations (AULER) Courses approved as meeting requirements in the general areas of knowledge are indicated by one of the following abbreviations in brackets at the end of the course description:
College of Arts and Sciences Liberal Education Requirement Abbreviations (CLER) Courses approved to satisfy the liberal education requirements in the College of Arts and Sciences are indicated by one of the following abbreviations in brackets at the end of the course description:
THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 105 Foust Building Walter H. Beale, Professor and Dean of the College Timothy D. Johnston, Professor and Associate Dean William A. Link, Professor and Associate Dean Sheila Schurer, Assistant to the Dean The College of Arts and Sciences is composed of the departments of Anthropology, Art, Biology, Broadcasting/Cinema and Theatre, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Communication, English, Geography, German and Russian, History, Mathematical Sciences, Philosophy, Physics and Astronomy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Romance Languages, and Sociology. It also includes the Residential College and the Center for Critical Inquiry in the Liberal Arts, which sponsors such cross-disciplinary programs as Special Programs in Liberal Studies, the Honors Program, Freshman Seminars, andi "Strong College," a residential community. See Chapter 6 for further information. The basic undergraduate degree of the College is the Bachelor of Arts, traditionally a liberal arts degree. While other degrees offered by the College (Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, and Bachelor of Fine Arts) contain professional and technical studies, they are primarily programs in the liberal arts. Through its faculty, courses, and programs, the College of Arts and Sciences encourages intellectual inquiry and development of the knowledge and skills that enable critical examination of traditions and assumptions. A liberal education prepares students for informed and reflective participation in society, for sustained cultural and aesthetic enjoyment, and for a lifetime of learning. Freedom and self-motivation in the context of a rational plan of disciplined study are fundamental to a liberal arts education. Students are encouraged to seek relationships among the various subjects studied and to develop a coherent intellectual perspective. To aid in this process, the College requirements build upon the All University Liberal Education Requirements (AULER) (see pp. 64-66). College Requirements Included in the list below are the College requirements that differ from AULER along with the designated courses that meet those requirements.
AP Indicates that AP credit is available in these categories; see pp. 20-21 for AP course listings. In addition to the above listed courses, students may receive CLER credit for courses taken in three overseas programs offered by the University's Office of International Programs: Fall Semester in Britain Language and Literature of Twentieth Century Criticism (CFA) European Nations and States (CHP-CMO) Sociology: European Social Structures (CSB-SOC) Political Science: British Institutions and Politics (CSB-PSC) Human Geography: The Making of Europe (CHP-CPM) Environmental Principles (CPS) Fall Semester in Finland Cultures and Societies of Scandinavia (CSB) Indigenous Cultures of the Polar Region (CNW) Arts of Scandinavia (CFA) Finnish and Scandinavian Literature in Translation (CWL) Nordic Nature and Environment (CLS) Spring Semester in Poland Arts in Contemporary Poland (CFA) Culture and Society in Contemporary Poland (CSB-SOC) Evolution of Political Systems in Eastern Europe (CSB-PSC) History of Poland (CHP-CMO) Transition of Central European Countries to Market Economies (CSB-ECO) For information about these courses contact the Office of International Programs, 112 Foust Building, UNCG, 910/334-5404. All students in the College must fulfill the foregoing College Requirements. A course in the major may be used to satisfy College liberal education requirements. Requirements for each of the degrees offered by the College of Arts and Sciences are included in the descriptions of majors, concentrations, and minors under the respective departments. Major Requirements Major requirements are described for each program listed. A course cross-listed in the major department must be taken within the major and counts toward the total hours in the major. Minor Requirements Most departments and interdepartmental programs of the College offer a minor program which may be taken in conjunction with a major. In general, a minor requires 15 to 21 hours in a department or area with no more than 8 hours at the 100 level and no fewer than 9 hours taken at UNCG. Second Majors A student may take a second major in conjunction with the first major. This program requires a minimum of 24 semester hours in each of two approved majors. All requirements of each major must be met; hours from the second major can be applied toward the University-wide distribution requirements (AULER). A student with a first major outside the College who chooses a second major in one of the College departments is required to complete all of the departmental requirements for the second major but need not satisfy the College liberal education requirements. In the case of transfer students, at least 12 hours in each major must be taken at UNCG. Students wishing to complete a second major should contact the Office of the Director of Academic Advising and Support Services so that an advisor can be appointed in each major. Special Academic Programs Freshman Seminars Honors Program Medical Technology Plan II Preprofessional Programs Residential College Special Programs in Liberal Studies Study Abroad Teacher Education Student-Designed Interdisciplinary The Student-Designed Interdisciplinary Major (SDIM) is an option available to students whose academic goals are not adequately served by any major, or combination of majors, second majors, and minors, available in the College of Arts and Sciences or in one of the professional schools. Students selecting the SDIM option must satisfy all College Liberal Education Requirements and meet all University academic regulations. The option may not be used as a way of circumventing the requirements of an established major and SDIM Plans (see below) that constitute only minor changes to an existing major will not be approved. An SDIM Plan must represent a coherent academic program of study, not simply a collection of courses assembled to enable a student to obtain a degree. The procedure for requesting approval of an SDIM is as follows: 1. A faculty member in the College must agree to serve as the student's advisor and to take responsibility for helping the student design a plan of study and for monitoring the student's progress. A student who wishes to pursue a SDIM, but is unsure which faculty to ask to serve as his or her advisor, should consult initially with the Associate Dean of the College (Timothy D. Johnston, Room 100, Foust Building). 2. The student and the advisor devise a Plan of Study for the major. The Plan consists of:
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