 The College of Arts and Sciences 105 Foust Building
Walter H. Beale, Professor and Dean of the College Robert E. Gatten, Jr., Professor and Associate Dean Mary K. Sandford, Associate Professor and Associate 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 include the Residential College and Strong College, both of which are residential communities, as well as the Honors Program, Freshman Seminars, and Special Programs in Liberal Studies. CASA, the College advising center, provides academic assistance for first-year and pre-major undergraduate students. 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). Included in the list below are the College requirements that differ from AULER along with the designated courses that meet those requirements. Writing-Intensive CoursesTo emphasize the importance of writing both as an essential skill and as a tool for learning, the College requires students to take four Writing-Intensive courses, not to include ENG 101 or 102 or their equivalents. The Writing-Intensive courses offered each semester are designated by a "W" in the printed semester Schedule of Courses.
NOTE: Writing-Intensive courses may also meet AULER, College, or major requirements. Students who obtain a score of 5 on the English Advanced Placement Literature and Composition examination are exempted from one of the required lower-division writing-intensive courses. Contact the Department of English for further information. College Liberal Education Requirements (CLER) (1) Indicates an Honors Core course requiring Honors Program permission prior to registration. |
Analytic and Evaluative Studies (CAE) |
3 sem hours |
British or American Literature (CBL) |
3 sem hours AP |
Fine Arts (CFA) |
6 sem hours AP |
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Six hours required, including one course from each category: |
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CCI 201,202, 211, 212, 220, 230, 323; FMS 101; GER 215; HIS 220, 221, 222, 251, 357, 368, 369, 373; HSS 201(1); PHI 251; RCO 240-249; REL 202, 204, 210; WCV 101 |
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AFS 100; CST 205; FMS 102; GEO 102; GER 216; HIS 211, 212, 223, 252, 301, 302, 327, 335, 336, 374, 397; HSS 202(1); PHI 252; RCO 240-249; REL 131, 212, 215; |
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Nine to ten hours required including one laboratory course (indicated by an asterisk), and at least one course from each category: |
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CHE 103, 104, 106, 110*, 111, 112*, 114, 115*; FMS 104, 104L*; GEO 103, 111, 111L*, 311, 311L*, 314, 314L*; HSS 203(1);PHY 203, 205, 205L*, 209, 211, 212, 235, 251*, 252*, 291, 292; RCO 110-119; TDM 211 |
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ATY 253*, 331; BIO 111*, 112*, 105; FMS 104, 104L*; HSS 204(1); NFS 213; PSY 230; RCO 110-119 Note: FMS 104 may carry either CPS or CLS credit; check with advisor or semester Schedule of Courses. |
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Nine hours required; three courses from three different departments. |
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Intermediate-level proficiency in one language required. Proficiency may be demonstrated by placement test or by completing coursework (through course number 204**) in: French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, and Spanish. |
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| **In German, proficiency may also be demonstrated by completing GER 311. Non-native speakers of English are exempted from the College foreign language requirement. CLER Credit Through Study AbroadIn 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. For information about these courses, contact the Office of International Programs, 112 Foust Building, UNCG, 336/334-5404. Fall Semester in Britain
Fall Semester in Finland
Spring Semester in Poland
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 Student Academic Services so that an advisor can be appointed in each major. Special Academic Programs
Student-Designed Interdisciplinary Major (SDIM) 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:
The student's advisor should ensure that courses included in the Plan are in fact offered with reasonable frequency; not all courses listed in the bulletin will be available with sufficient frequency to ensure timely graduation.
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