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College of Arts
and Sciences
Bernard
Duyfhuizen, Interim Dean (Schofield 136)
Margaret L. Cassidy, Associate Dean (Schofield 134)
Wilma Clark, Associate Dean (Schofield 134)
Departments:
Art & Design
Biology
Chemistry
Communication and Journalism
Computer Science
Economics
English
Foreign Languages
Geography and Anthropology
Geology
History
Mathematics
Music and Theatre Arts
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physics and Astronomy
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Programs:
American
Indian Studies
Women’s Studies
Through the general and specialized courses in its
programs, the College of Arts and Sciences exposes students to the
substance, methodology, and breadth of the humanities, arts, natural
sciences, and social sciences; prepares students for careers in those
fields; offers students pre-professional programs for further study in
professional schools; provides the professional schools within this
University with academic majors, minors, and other specialized courses and
course sequences; and, above all, stimulates intellectual curiosity and
creativity in each student.
PLACEMENT
AND COMPETENCY INFORMATION
Placement
and Competency Tests
The UW System Mathematics Placement Test and the Foreign Language
Placement Tests are given during the orientation periods for new freshmen
and transfers. Further information about placement or competency tests is
available from the chair of the appropriate department or Registration
Services (Schofield 128).
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REGISTRATION
REQUIREMENTS
I. All students in the College of Arts and Sciences
(undeclared students, students with a declared Arts and Sciences major, or
pre-professional students) must complete the English competency
requirement (grade of C or above in Engl 110 or Hnrs 101) by the semester
in which their total semester credits will equal or surpass 60 credits.
Certain transfer students may complete the English competency requirement
by completing Engl 112 with a grade of C or above. See page XX to
determine eligibility to take Engl 112.
II. All students in the College of Arts and Sciences
(undeclared students, students with a declared Arts and Sciences major, or
pre-professional students) must successfully complete the Bachelor of Arts
Mathematics Competency (Math 104 or 110), or the Bachelor of Science
Mathematics Competency (Math 111 or 112), or the Bachelor of Music
Mathematics Competency (Math 104 or 110), or the Bachelor of Fine Arts
Mathematics Competency (Math 101, 104 or 110) by the semester in which
their total semester credits will equal or surpass 60 credits.
III. All students who have not completed the Bachelor
of Science Mathematics Competency (Math 111 or 112) will be considered
Bachelor of Arts candidates and must demonstrate competency in a foreign
language at the level of a 102 course (i.e., two semesters of college
work) by the semester in which their total semester credits will equal or
surpass 60 credits.
IV. All students who transfer to UW-Eau Claire with 59
or fewer earned semester credit hours must meet the appropriate
requirements listed in I, II, and III above as appropriate in order to
register for any semester or summer session after they have earned 60
semester credit hours including credits in progress.
V. All students who transfer to UW-Eau Claire with 60 or more earned
semester credit hours and who intend to register as a student in the
College of Arts and Sciences (undeclared students, students with a
declared Arts and Sciences major, or pre-professional students) must meet
the requirements listed in I, II, and III in order to register for any
semester or summer session. Transfer students who do not meet registration
requirements may seek the permission of the Associate Dean in order to
register. If permission is granted, the student’s registration must
include as much of the coursework as necessary to make progress toward
meeting registration requirements possible.
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DEGREE
REQUIREMENTS
University Graduation Requirements. All candidates
for degrees must fulfill the requirements for credits, curriculum, GPA,
and University residency as specified in the section of this Catalogue
titled University Graduation Requirements.
College Graduation Requirements: Grade Point Averages.
All candidates for degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences must earn
minimum resident and total GPAs of 2.00 in both the major and the minor.
The resident and total GPAs for the major are computed using all attempted
credits applicable to the major including those offered by departments
other than the major department. The resident and total GPAs for the minor
are computed similarly.
College Graduation Requirement: Upper-Level General
Education Requirement. All candidates for degrees in the College of
Arts and Sciences must complete at least nine credits in General Education
courses numbered 300 or above from at least two of the five General
Education categories.
Major-Minor Requirements. A standard major (a
minimum of 36 credits) must be supplemented by a minor (a minimum of 24
credits). No minor is required with a Comprehensive Major (60 or more
credits) or with two majors of 36 or more credits each. Any combination of
standard major and minor, or two majors must contain 60 unique credits.
Certain degree programs which include Comprehensive
Majors may require more than the minimum of 120 credits for graduation.
A major and a minor (or two majors, if available) may not be elected in
the same department, except in the approved combinations listed below.
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DEGREES
AND CURRICULA
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The B.A. degree and the B.S. degree are differentiated
not by the major chosen, but by specific College requirements. For the
standard and comprehensive majors listed below, students may elect either
the B.A. or B.S. degree.
Standard majors:
(Liberal Arts)
American Indian Studies (Multidisciplinary)
Art
Biology
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Science
Economics
English
French
Geography
Geology
German
History
Journalism
Latin American Studies (Multidisciplinary)
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre Arts
Comprehensive majors:
Art
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology-Liberal Arts (Multidisciplinary)
Chemistry-A.C.S.
Chemistry/with Business Emphasis (Department of Chemistry)
Chemistry-Liberal Arts
Computer Science
Criminal Justice-Liberal Arts (Multidisciplinary)
Geography
Liberal Arts
Geology-Liberal Arts
Latin American Studies-Liberal Arts (Multidisciplinary)
Political Science
Theatre Arts-Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Comprehensive major: Art
Bachelor of Music (B.M.)
Comprehensive major: Music
Majors
All College of Business majors are accepted for Arts and
Sciences degrees as second majors.
Minors
College of Arts and Sciences minors. A standard
Liberal Arts minor is offered in each discipline in which a standard Liberal
Arts major is available. In addition, the following minors are offered:
Ancient Studies (Multidisciplinary)
Anthropology (Department of Geography and Anthropology)
Art History (Department of Art & Design)
Computational Science (Multidisciplinary)
Dance (Department of Music and Theatre Arts)
Environmental Science (Multidisciplinary)
Family Studies (Multidisciplinary)
Gerontology (Multidisiplinary)
Global Studies (Multidisciplinary)
Language Studies (Multidisciplinary)
Marine Science (Multidisciplinary)
Pre-Professional Health Science (Multidisciplinary)
Russia and East European Studies (Multidisciplinary)
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
(Multidisciplinary)
Topical Minor (Multidisciplinary)
Women’s Studies (Multidisciplinary)
Writing (Department of English)
College of Business minors accepted for Arts and
Sciences degrees:
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Finance
International Business
Management
Marketing
Management Information Systems (all emphases)
NOTE:
Arts and Sciences students selecting College of
Business minors must meet College of Business admission requirements.
School of Education or School of Human Sciences and
Services minors accepted for Arts and Sciences degrees:
Science of Coaching-Liberal Arts
Kinesiology-Liberal Arts
Library Science-Liberal Arts
Major and Minor Combinations in a Single Department.
A major and a minor, or two majors (if available), may be elected within a
single department only in the following approved combinations:
Department of:
Art & Design
Art (Code 020-201) and ArtH (Code 030-401).
English
Engl (Codes 540-205, 540-206) and Writing (Codes 942-403,
942-402) Engl (Code 540-204) and Writing (Code 942-403)
Engl (Code 540-208) and Writing (Code 942-402)
Engl (Codes 540-204, 540-205, 540-208) and Engl (Code
540-407)
Engl (Codes 540-205, 540-206, 540-208) and Engl (Code
540-204)
Engl (Codes 540-204, 540-206, 540-208) and Engl (Code
540-205)
Engl (Codes 540-204, 540-205, 540-206) and Engl (Code
540-208)
Engl (Codes 540-204, 540-205, 540-208) and Engl (Code
540-206)
Foreign Languages
Any two languages
Geography and Anthropology
Geog (Codes 140-204, 140-210, 140-211, 140-212) and
Anth (Code 470-401)
Music and Theatre Arts
Musi (Code 060-201) and Thea (Code 601-422)
Musi (Code 060-201) and Dnce (Code 605-400)
Thea (Code 601-223) and Dnce (Code 605-400)
Thea (Code 601-223) and Musi (Code 060-401)
Musi (Code 060-201) and Thea (Code 601-223)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Rels (Code 411-201) and Phil (Code 400-400)
Phil (Code 400-200) and Rels (Code 411-401)
Phil (Code 400-200) and Rels (Code 411-201)
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BACHELOR
OF ARTS DEGREE IN THE COLLEGE
OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (B.A.)
Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in the
College of Arts and Sciences must meet all general graduation requirements
of the University (see University Graduation Requirements) and all College
requirements for major/minor emphases, GPAs, and upper-level general
education credit. Candidates for the B.A. degree also must meet the
following College requirements which are specific to the degree:
1. Credits. Earn at least 90 credits in courses
offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.
2. Foreign Language.
Demonstrate competency in a foreign language at the level of a 102 course
(i.e., two semesters of college work). This requirement can be met in one of two ways:
a. Achieve a score on the foreign language
placement test that qualifies the student to enter the 201 level course
in a foreign language.
b. Complete a 102 level foreign language course
(or AIS 112 or Cdis 103) with a grade of C (not C-) or above, or mark of
S.
3. Mathematics. Demonstrate
competency at the level of Math 104 or Math 110 (see the course
descriptions under Mathematics). This requirement can be met in one of three ways:
a. Achieve a score on the
mathematics placement test that qualifies the student to enter Math 112 or
114 as determined by the Department of Mathematics.
b. Earn a grade of at least C (not C-) or a mark
of S in Math 104 or 110, or in another mathematics course approved by the
Department of Mathematics.
c. Achieve a satisfactory score on the Math 110
Competency Test. This test may be attempted no more than two times.
4. General Education Requirements. Fulfill the
University requirements for General Education by earning at least 45
credits in courses designated as applicable to General Education,
distributed as follows:
I. Communications. Six to nine credits, with at
least three credits from Subcategory A and three credits from Subcategory
B:
Subcategory A: Communication/Journalism; English
(language and composition courses, excluding English 110 and 112); Foreign
Languages (language and composition courses excluding 101 and 102
courses and AIS 111/112); Interdisciplinary Studies—GE-IA.
Subcategory B: Computer Science; Mathematics;
Philosophy (logic courses); Interdisciplinary Studies—GE-IB.
Subcategory C:
Interdisciplinary Studies—Communications (including Wmns 431).
II. Natural Sciences. Nine to 12 credits
(including at least one laboratory course*) from at least two of the six
Subcategories: A. Biology; B. Chemistry; C. Geography (physical); D.
Geology; E. Physics;
F. Interdisciplinary Studies-Natural Sciences
(including Wmns 432).
*The following courses have been designated as
fulfilling the laboratory science requirement: Biol 100, 110, 111, 151,
181, 195, 214, 320, 392; Chem 101, 104, 115, 180; Geog 104; Geol 106, 110,
115; Phys 100, 211, 212, 226, 229, 231, 232.
III. Social Sciences. Nine to 12 credits of
coursework, including at least one course from two of the seven
Subcategories:
A. Anthropology; B. Economics; C. Geography (cultural);
D. Political Science; E. Psychology; F. Sociology; G. Interdisciplinary
Studies-Social Sciences (including AIS 101; Crmj; Wmns 310, 433, 440).
IV. Humanities. Fifteen credits, including at
least one course from four of the five Subcategories:
A. Fine Arts — Art, Art History,
Dance, Music, Music Therapy (including Mutx 116 and 218), Theatre Arts.
B. Philosophy (excluding logic courses), Religious
Studies.
C. History.
D. English (literature courses), Foreign Languages
(literature and civilization courses).
E. Interdisciplinary Studies-Humanities (including AIS
102, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, International Studies,
Women’s Studies).
V. University-Wide General Education. Up to six credits. Includes
courses that cross General Education categories I-IV as well as selected
courses from the College of Business and Schools in the College of
Professional Studies (Education, Human Sciences and Services, Nursing).
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BACHELOR
OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN THE COLLEGE
OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (B.S.)
Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Science in the
College of Arts and Sciences must meet all general graduation requirements
of the University (see University Graduation Requirements) and all College
requirements for major/minor emphases, GPAs, and upper-level general
education credit. Candidates for the B.S. degree also must meet the
following College requirements which are specific to the degree:
1. Credits. Earn at least 90 credits in courses offered by the
College of Arts and Sciences.
2. Foreign Language/Foreign Culture. The requirement can be met
in one of four ways:
a. Demonstrate competency at the 102 level in a
foreign language by achieving a score on the foreign language placement
test that qualifies the student to enter the 201 level course in a
foreign language or completing a 102 level foreign language course
(or AIS 112 or Cdis 103) with a grade of C (not C-) or above, or mark of
S.
b.
Earn credit in either a full semester of study abroad or approved internship abroad; or incrementally through a combination of
short term study abroad and courses designated as fulfilling the foreign
culture requirement.
NOTE: The incremental value of a short term study abroad program is
available in the Center for International Education, Schofield 111.
c. Earn a minimum of nine credits in foreign culture courses.
d. Earn credit in a 101- or 102-level foreign language course (or a
course from AIS 111, 112; Cdis 101, 102, 103); and earn at least
six credits in foreign culture courses.
3. Mathematics. Demonstrate competency at the
level of Math 111 or 112 (see the course descriptions under Mathematics).
This requirement can be met in one of three ways:
a. Achieve a score on the mathematics placement
test that qualifies the student to enter Math 114, as determined by the
Department of Mathematics.
b. Earn a grade of at least C (not C-) or a mark
of S in Math 111 or 112, or in another mathematics course approved by the
Department of Mathematics.
c. Achieve a satisfactory score on a Math 112
Competency Test. This test may be attempted no more than two times.
4. General Education Requirements. Fulfill the
University requirements for General Education by earning at least 45
credits in courses designated as applicable to General Education,
distributed as follows:
I. Communications. Six to nine credits, with at
least three credits from Subcategory A and three credits from Subcategory
B:
Subcategory A: American Indian Studies 111, 112;
Communication/ Journalism; English (language and composition courses,
excluding English 110 and 112); Foreign Languages (language and composition courses); Interdisciplinary Studies—GE-IA.
Subcategory B: Computer Science (CS 163, 170, 318, 319); Mathematics (Math 111 or courses numbered above 112 except 203, 204, 245, and
305); Philosophy (logic courses); Interdisciplinary Studies—GE-IB.
Subcategory C:
Interdisciplinary Studies—Communications (including Wmns 431).
II. Natural Sciences. Fifteen
credits (including at least two laboratory courses*) from at least two of
the six Subcategories: A. Biology; B. Chemistry; C. Geography (physical);
D. Geology; E. Physics; F. Interdisciplinary Studies-Natural Sciences
(including Wmns 432).
*The following courses have been designated as
fulfilling the laboratory science requirement: Biol 100, 110, 111, 151,
181, 195, 214, 320, 392; Chem 101, 104, 115, 180; Geog 104; Geol 106, 110,
115; Phys 100, 211, 212, 226, 229, 231, 232.
III. Social Sciences. Nine to 12 credits of
coursework, including at least one course from two of the seven
Subcategories: A. Anthropology; B. Economics; C. Geography (cultural); D.
Political Science; E. Psychology; F. Sociology; G. Interdisciplinary
Studies-Social Sciences (including AIS 101; Crmj; Wmns 310, 433, 440).
IV. Humanities. Nine to 12 credits, including at
least one course from two of the five Subcategories:
A. Fine Arts — Art, Art History,
Dance, Music, Music Therapy (including Mutx 116 and 218), Theatre Arts.
B. Philosophy (excluding logic courses), Religious
Studies.
C. History.
D. English (literature courses), Foreign Languages
(literature and civilization courses).
E. Interdisciplinary Studies-Humanities (including AIS
102, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, International Studies, Women’s
Studies).
V. University-Wide General Education.
Up to six credits. Includes courses that cross General Education
categories I-IV as well as selected courses from the College of Business
and Schools in the College of Professional Studies (Education, Human Sciences and Services, Nursing).
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BACHELOR
OF FINE ARTS IN THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (B.F.A.)
Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts
in the College of Arts and Sciences must meet all general graduation
requirements of the University (see University Graduation Requirements),
and all College requirements for major/minor emphases, GPAs, and
upper-level general education credit. Candidates for the B.F.A. degree
also must meet the following College requirements which are specific to
the degree:
1. Credits. Earn at least 90 credits in courses offered by the
College of Arts and Sciences.
2. Foreign Language/Foreign Culture. The requirement can be met in
one of four ways:
a. Demonstrate competency at the 102 level in a
foreign language by achieving a score on the foreign language placement
test that qualifies the student to enter the 201 level course in a
foreign language or completing a 102 level foreign language course
(or AIS 112 or Cdis 103) with a grade of C (not C-) or above, or mark of
S.
b. Earn credit in either a
full semester of study abroad or approved internship abroad; or incrementally through a combination of
short term study abroad and courses designated as fulfilling the foreign
culture requirement.
NOTE: The incremental value of a short term study abroad program is
available in the Center for International Education, Schofield 111.
c. Earn a minimum of nine credits in foreign culture courses.
d. Earn credit in a 101- or 102-level foreign language course
(or a course from AIS 111, 112; Cdis 101, 102, 103); and earn at
least six credits in foreign culture courses.
3. Mathematics. Demonstrate competency at the level of Math 101, or
a higher level mathematics course as approved by the Department of
Mathematics, with a grade of at least C (not C-). Math 203, 204, 305, Psyc
265, and Soc 331 may not be used to fulfill this requirement.
4. General Education Requirements. Fulfill the University
requirements for General Education by earning at least 39 credits in
courses designated as applicable to General Education, distributed as
follows:
I. Communications. Six credits with three credits
from Subcategory A and three credits from Subcategory B:
Subcategory A: American Indian Studies 111, 112;
Communication/ Journalism; English (language and composition courses,
excluding Engl 110 and 112); Foreign Languages (language and composition
courses); Interdisciplinary Studies—GE-IA.
Subcategory B: Computer Science; Mathematics;
Philosophy (logic courses); Interdisciplinary Studies—GE-IB.
II. Natural Sciences.
Nine to 12 credits (including
at least one laboratory course*) from at least two of the six
Subcategories:
A. Biology; B. Chemistry; C. Geography (physical); D.
Geology; E. Physics; F. Interdisciplinary Studies-Natural Sciences
(including Wmns 432).
*The following courses have been designated as
fulfilling the laboratory science requirement: Biol 100, 110, 111, 151,
181, 195, 214, 320, 392; Chem 101, 104, 115, 180; Geog 104; Geol 106, 110,
115; Phys 100, 211, 212, 226, 229, 231, 232.
III. Social Sciences.
Nine to 12 credits of
coursework, including at least one course from two of the seven
Subcategories: A. Anthropology; B. Economics; C. Geography (Cultural
Geography); D. Political Science; E. Psychology; F. Sociology; G.
Interdisciplinary Studies-Social Sciences (including AIS 101; Crmj; Wmns
310, 433, 440).
IV. Humanities. Nine to 12 credits, including at
least one course from two of the five Subcategories:
A. Fine Arts — Art, Art History,
Dance, Music, Music Therapy (including Mutx 116 and 218), Theatre Arts.
B. Philosophy (excluding logic courses), Religious
Studies.
C. History.
D. English (literature courses), Foreign Languages
(literature and civilization courses).
E. Interdisciplinary Studies-Humanities (including AIS
102, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, International Studies,
Women’s Studies).
V. University-Wide General Education.
Up to six credits. Includes courses that cross General Education
categories I-IV as well as selected courses from the College of Business
and Schools in the College of Professional Studies (Education, Human Sciences and Services, Nursing).
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BACHELOR
OF MUSIC DEGREE IN THE COLLEGE OF
ARTS AND SCIENCES (B.M.)
Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Music in the
College of Arts and Sciences must meet all general graduation requirements
of the University (see University Graduation Requirements) and all College
requirements for major/minor emphases, GPAs, and upper-level general
education credit. Candidates for the B.M. degree also must meet the
following requirements which are specific to the degree:
1. Credits.
Earn at least 90 credits in courses offered by the
College of Arts and Sciences.
2. Foreign Language.
Demonstrate competency at the 102 level in a foreign language by achieving
a score on the foreign language placement
test that qualifies the student to enter the 201 level French, German, or
Italian course or completing a 102 level French, German, or Italian
course with a grade of C (not C-) or above, or mark of S.
3. Mathematics.
Demonstrate competency at the level of Math 104 or Math 110 (see the
course descriptions under Mathematics). This requirement can be met in one of three ways:
a. Achieve a score on the mathematics placement test that qualifies
the student to enter Math 112 or 114 as determined by the Department of
Mathematics.
b. Earn a grade of at least C (not C-) or a mark of S in Math 104
or 110, or in another mathematics course approved by the Department of
Mathematics.
c. Achieve a satisfactory score on the Math 110 Competency Test.
This test may be attempted no more than two times.
4. General Education Requirements. Fulfill the University
requirements for General Education by earning at least 39 credits in
courses designated as applicable to General Education, distributed as
follows:
I. Communications. Six to nine credits, with at
least three credits from Subcategory A and three credits from Subcategory
B:
Subcategory A: Communication/Journalism; English
(language and composition courses, excluding Engl 110 and 112); Foreign
Languages (language and composition courses excluding 101 and 102 courses
and AIS 111/112); Interdisciplinary Studies—GE-IA.
Subcategory B: Computer Science; Mathematics;
Philosophy (logic courses); Interdisciplinary Studies—GE-IB.
Subcategory C:
Interdisciplinary Studies — Communications (including Wmns 431).
II. Natural Sciences.
Nine to 12 credits (including
at least one laboratory course*) from at least two of the six
Subcategories:
A. Biology; B. Chemistry; C. Geography (physical); D.
Geology; E. Physics; F. Interdisciplinary Studies-Natural Sciences
(including Wmns 432).
* The following courses have been designated as
fulfilling the laboratory science requirement: Biol 100, 110, 111, 151,
181, 195, 214, 320, 392; Chem 101, 104, 115, 180; Geog 104; Geol 106, 110,
115; Phys 100, 211, 212, 226, 229, 231, 232.
III. Social Sciences.
Nine to 12 credits of
coursework, including at least one course from three of the seven
Subcategories: A. Anthropology; B. Economics; C. Geography (Cultural
Geography); D. Political Sci- ence; E. Psychology; F. Sociology; G.
Interdisciplinary Studies-Social Studies (including AIS 101; Crmj; Wmns
310, 433, 440).
IV. Humanities. Nine to 12 credits, including at
least one course from three of the five Subcategories, excluding Music
prefix courses:
A. Fine Arts — Art, Art History, Dance, Music Therapy
(including Mutx 116 and 218), Theatre Arts.
Note: Even though Music is one of the Fine Arts, B.M.
candidates are precluded from using Music prefix courses in this category.
B. Philosophy (excluding logic courses), Religious
Studies.
C. History.
D. English (literature courses), Foreign Languages
(literature and civilization courses).
E. Interdisciplinary Studies-Humanities (including AIS
102, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, International Studies,
Women’s Studies).
V. University-Wide General Education.
Up to six credits. Includes courses that cross General Education
categories I-IV as well as selected courses from the College of Business
and Schools in the College of
Professional Studies (Education, Human Sciences and Ser- vices, Nursing).
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ASSOCIATE OF
ARTS AND SCIENCES
The Associate Degree certifies a student as having
satisfactorily completed one-half the number of credits required for a
baccalaureate degree program. In order to qualify for the Associate
Degree, the student must:
1. Earn a minimum of 60 semester credits; 39 of these
credits must apply to General Education.
2. Earn at least 30 semester credits, including the
last 15 at UW-Eau Claire.
3. Earn a resident and total GPA of at least 2.00.
4. Count toward the degree no more than six credits
earned on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
5. Complete the English competency requirement.
6. Earn one credit in a physical activity course
or at least one credit of Wellness Theory.
7. Complete the cultural diversity requirement.
8. Complete the General Education requirements
(Categories I, II, III, IV,
and V) as specified for the baccalaureate
degree.
9. Declare intention to graduate with the Associate Degree in the
Registrar’s office.
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PLANNING
A DEGREE PROGRAM
To officially declare or change to a new major or
minor, a student must go to the office of the department of the intended
major or minor. A student can find specific instructions at http://www.uwec.edu/Registrar/chgofmajor/.
All students are encouraged to obtain a new degree
audit during this process. A new adviser will be assigned in the
department of the new major or minor.
Joint Degrees with Professional Schools
The Board of Regents has authorized the University to grant the
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree to students who have
completed three years of residence at UW-Eau Claire and who complete the
requirements for a Liberal Arts degree after transfer to a professional
school. A maximum of 32 semester credits from the professional school may
be applied toward the baccalaureate degree. For further information,
consult the Associate Dean (Schofield 134).
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DEAN’S
LIST
At the end of each semester, the College of Arts and
Sciences recognizes excellence in scholastic achievement by publishing the
Dean’s List. To be eligible, a student must:
(1) be in good academic standing;
(2) have a minimum semester GPA of 3.70;
(3) have completed at least 12 credits during the
semester, with no incompletes, no courses below the 100-level, no
repeats, and no Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory registrations (except in
degree credit-bearing courses that are offered only on the S/U grading
system in which a grade of S has been earned).
Students who meet this standard of achievement receive personal letters
of notification and congratulations from the Dean.
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SPECIAL
CURRICULAR OFFERINGS
Special Topics Courses (291, 491)
Under the numbers 291 and 491, several departments
offer courses in which the topic for study may vary from semester to
semester, often focusing on a contemporary issue or taking an innovative
approach to a traditional subject. Students and faculty members are
invited to recommend topics to appropriate departments. Departments
forward to the Registrar the basic course information as part of the
schedule building process. Topics are announced in the Class Schedule
Bulletin for the semester.
Restrictions: A total of no more than nine credits
in Special Topics courses (291, 491) may be applied toward graduation.
Special Topics courses may not be applied toward completion of the General
Education requirements. Departments may further restrict the application
of such credits to their majors and minors.
Directed Studies (395, 495)
Courses numbered 395 or 495 (and Musi 496), offered by
several departments under various titles, are designed to permit
individual students or groups of students to undertake special projects
related to their educational interests and goals.
Eligibility: Registration for a Directed Study
course requires the permission of the faculty member who agrees to
supervise the project and of the department offering the course. Any
further conditions of eligibility are established by the department and
published as part of the course description.
Restrictions: A total of no more than six
credits of Directed Study courses may be counted toward graduation.
Directed Study courses may not be applied toward completion of the General
Education requirements. Departments also may restrict the application of
such credits to their majors and minors.
Procedures: Permits to enroll may be obtained
from the department office. A permit approved by the professor directing
the study and the department chair is required in order to register for a
395 or 495 (or Musi 496) course. When registration has been completed, the
Registrar’s Office will file a copy of the project description with the
College Dean and in the student’s permanent record.
Independent Study (399, 499)
Under the course numbers 399 and 499 (and Chem 497 and
Hist 496), each department in the College of Arts and Sciences provides
advanced students with opportunities for independent study in fields where
they have already demonstrated their competence.
Eligibility: Independent Study courses are open
only to juniors or seniors. A student with a departmental major and/or
minor may elect an Independent Study in the department of the major or of
the minor, provided the student has at least 3.00 resident and total GPAs
in that department. A student with a multidisciplinary major may elect an
Independent Study in any department which has courses required in the
major, provided the student has resident and total GPAs of at least 3.00
in the major and has earned a minimum of six credits with resident and
total GPAs of at least 3.00 in the department in which the Independent
Study is elected.
Restrictions: Only three credits of Independent
Study (399 or 499; Chem 497; Hist 496) may be elected during any semester.
A total of no more than six independent study credits may be counted
toward graduation. Independent Study courses may not be applied toward
completion of the General Education requirements.
Procedures: The student shall outline an
independent study proposal to a professor willing to direct the study.
Permits to enroll may be obtained from the department office. A permit
approved by the professor directing the study and the department chair is
required in order to register for a 399 or 499 (or Chem 497 or Hist 496)
course. When registration has been completed, the Registrar’s office will
file a copy of the project description with the College Dean and in the
student’s permanent record.
Internships and Apprenticeships
Internship or apprenticeship experiences can be a
valuable component in Arts and Sciences programs. Elective courses
designated either as an internship or as an apprenticeship are offered in
American Indian Studies, Art, Biology, Communication/Journalism, Computer
Science, Criminal Justice, Economics, English, Geography, History,
Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious
Studies, Sociology, Theatre Arts, and Women’s Studies.
Departmental Honors Programs
The Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, History,
Mathematics, Music and Theatre Arts, Physics, Political Science, and
Sociology have established Departmental Honors Programs for their majors.
The programs in Criminal Justice (see Multidisciplinary Programs) and in
Spanish (see the Department of Foreign Languages) also offer an Honors
Program. See departmental listings or the multidisciplinary program
section for requirements.
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PRE-PROFESSIONAL
PROGRAMS
Pre-professional study prepares a student to transfer
to another institution for the completion of a professional degree.
Because the specific requirements of professional schools vary
considerably, students should obtain current catalogues from the schools
in which they are interested. A pre-professional adviser at UW-Eau Claire
can then help each student plan a suitable curriculum.
Pre-Architecture (Code 005-900)
Adviser: Professor T. Lockhart (P-243) Physics and
Astronomy
Architecture is a profession which requires individuals
to complete a certification process, which includes completion of an
accredited professional degree in architecture. University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire students have two paths to the required professional
degree: (1) complete one year of general studies at UW- Eau Claire (about
30 credits) and apply for transfer to the pre-architecture program at the
architectural school of interest, or (2) complete an undergraduate degree
at UW-Eau Claire plus certain designated courses and apply for graduate
admission to an accredited Master of Architecture program. Consult the
adviser because specific requirements differ widely among schools of
architecture.
Pre-Chiropractic
(Code 704-900)
Advisers: Professors J. Anderson (P-349) Biology, D.
Bredle (MPE 123B) Kinesiology, S. Bulger (MPE 213) Kinesiology, J. Rohrer
(P-355) Biology
Most accredited chiropractic colleges prefer that
students earn a baccalaureate degree before beginning, or concurrently
with, their chiropractic training. Because the specific requirements for
admission vary slightly among different chiropractic colleges, students
should consult the catalogues from those colleges. Typically, however, the
minimal requirement for acceptance into an accredited chiropractic college
is 90 semester credits of pre-professional liberal arts coursework,
including Biol 111 (or 214 and 314); Chem 101 and 104 (or 115 and 213),
321, 322, and 323; Phys 211 and 212 (or 231 and 232); Engl 110 and another
course in English or communication; and at least 16 additional credits of
humanities and social sciences (including three credits of psychology).
Consult an adviser for further recommendations.
Pre-Dentistry (Code 705-900)
Advisers: Professors R. Buiser (P-351) Biology, S.
Hartsel (P-461) Chemistry, D. Wittrock (P-333) Biology
Students should plan to spend at least three years in
pre-professional work. Many pre-dentistry students complete a B.S. degree
in biology or chemistry. A typical freshman program includes Chem 115 and
213; Biol 110 and 111; Engl 110; Math 110, and/or 111, and/or 112; Psyc
100. Advanced courses required include Phys 211 and 212 (or 231 and 232)
and Chem 321, 322, and 323. Consult an adviser for further
recommendations.
NOTE: The Dental Admission Test must be taken prior to
applying for admission to dental school, preferably during the first
semester of the junior year.
Pre-Engineering
(Code 195-900)
Advisers:
Chemical—Professor S. Drucker (P-457) Chemistry
Civil—Professor L. Ford (P-236) Physics and Astronomy
Electrical—Professor M. Evans (P-233) Physics and
Astronomy
General—Professors M. Evans (P-233) Physics and
Astronomy; L. Ford (P-236) Physics and Astronomy; G. Stecher (P-244)
Physics and Astronomy
Mechanical—Professor G. Stecher (P-244) Physics and
Astronomy
NOTE: High school preparation should include as much
algebra, trigonometry, and advanced mathematics as possible as well as
courses in chemistry and physics.
Students should plan to transfer after two years at
UW-Eau Claire. Required freshman and sophomore courses include Math 114,
215, 216; Phys 231, 232. Many fields of engineering also require
chemistry, statics, dynamics, differential equations, and computer
programming. Students should be aware that many engineering schools
require GPAs of 2.50 or higher to be admitted to the junior year. Consult
a pre-engineering adviser, because specific course and grade requirements
vary among engineering fields as well as among schools of engineering.
Pre-Law
(Code 425-900)
Advisers: Professors M. Gilkison (SSS-200C) Political
Science, F. Kolb (SSS-479) Economics, P. Myers (SSS-227B) Political
Science, J. Tubbs (SSS-207B) Political Science, E. Steiner (SSS-446)
Management and Marketing
Students should plan to complete a baccalaureate degree
before applying for admission to a law school. Major and minor fields
should be chosen according to alternative career plans. Students may want
to consider the Legal Studies emphasis in the Political Science
Comprehensive Major or a Topical Minor in Pre-Law. In addition to the
student’s area(s) of emphasis, it is important to obtain a broadly based
undergraduate education. Courses which are strongly recommended (and some
of which can be counted for General Education) are Engl 201; Econ 103 and
104; CJ 414; Phil 150, 310; MIS 240; Pols 110, 310, 311, 312, 338, 403,
404, and 405; Bsad 305 or 306. Courses in American and English/British
history, ethics, accounting, judicial politics, philosophy of law,
argumentation and debate, and statistics are also recommended. In addition
to their major adviser, pre-law students are strongly encouraged to
contact a pre-law adviser early in their first semester to obtain an
information sheet and further suggestions. In addition to their major and
minor designations, students should ask the Registrar’s office to record
the Pre-Law Code (425-900) on their records.
NOTE: The Law School Admission Test should be taken
early in the senior year (usually September or October).
Pre-Medicine
(Code 706-900)
Advisers: Professors J. Anderson (P-349) Biology, R.
Buiser (P-351) Biology, W. Gallagher (P-437) Chemistry, S. Hartsel (P-461)
Chemistry, D. Janik (P-341) Biology, M. Kettler (P-358) Biology, D. Lewis
(P-458) Chemistry, J. Rohrer (P-355) Biology, S. Showsh (P-358) Biology,
W. Taylor (P-350) Biology, M. Weil (P-345) Biology
The pre-med curriculum consists of those courses needed
to meet the entrance requirements for the majority of medical schools and
to prepare students to take the Medical College Admission Test. The
majority of students should plan to complete the requirements for a
baccalaureate degree. Because of the competition for available places,
students are urged to plan programs that will permit alternative career
choices if acceptance into medical school is not secured. Typical freshman
courses include Engl 110; Biol 110; Chem 115 (or 101 and 104) and 213; and
one or two semesters of mathematics chosen from 110, 112, 114. Consult an
adviser for further recommendations.
NOTE 1: Chem 101 will not apply toward the completion
of a chemistry major or minor program or biochemistry/molecular biology
major.
NOTE 2: Entry into medical schools is based on (1) the
student’s academic record, (2) the results of the Medical College
Admission Test, which should be taken in the spring of the junior year,
(3) recommendations, and (4) interviews.
NOTE 3: A limited number of scholarships are available
for sophomore, junior, and senior pre-medicine students who meet the
scholarship criteria.
Pre-Occupational Therapy (Code 665-900)
Adviser: Professors D. Bredle (MPE 123B) Kinesiology,
S. Bulger (MPE 213) Kinesiology
NOTE: UW-Eau Claire does not offer a degree in
Occupational Therapy. Because available places in Occupational Therapy
programs are limited, it is recommended that a freshman enroll in a school
offering a degree program in this field. Students who choose to enroll in
pre-professional courses at UW-Eau Claire should consult a
pre-professional adviser for further information.
Pre-Optometry
(Code 703-900)
Adviser: Professor D. Janik (P-341) Biology
Students should plan to spend at least two years in
undergraduate study; the majority of successful applicants have three or
four years of college work. A typical first-semester program includes Engl
110; Biol 110; Chem 101 and 104 (or 115); and a mathematics course.
Consult an adviser for further recommendations.
NOTE: The Optometry Admission Test should be taken
before the semester in which the student applies for acceptance into a
school of optometry. Because of competition for the available places,
students are urged to plan programs that will permit alternative career
choices if acceptance into an optometry school is not secured.
Pre-Pharmacy (Code 685-900)
Advisers: Professors M. Miller-Rodeberg (P-431)
Chemistry, C. Muller (P-433) Chemistry, T. Yang (P-439) Chemistry
Students should plan to spend two years at UW-Eau
Claire. A typical freshman program includes Chem 101 and 104, or 115; Math
114; Engl 110; Biol 111 and 211, or Biol 110, 111, and 312; Econ 103; Soc
101 or Anth/AIS 161. Consult an adviser for further recommendations and
for information about the Student Pharmaceutical Society.
NOTE: Typical requirements for admission to a school of
pharmacy include a GPA of 3.50 or higher, and 62-65 credits to transfer.
Pre-Physical Therapy (Code 662-900)
Adviser: Professors D. Bredle (MPE 123B) Kinesiology,
S. Bulger (MPE 213) Kinesiology, S. Showsh (P-358) Biology, W. Taylor
(P-350) Biology, M. Weil (P-345) Biology
Most physical therapy programs are now at the graduate
level (M.S.). Students should plan on completing a baccalaureate degree
before applying to physical therapy graduate programs. Because the
specific requirements for admission vary slightly among different physical
therapy programs, students should consult the catalogues from those
colleges. In preparation, students should take two semesters of chemistry,
two semesters of physics, biology courses including two semesters of
anatomy and physiology, psychology courses, and a communication course.
Other courses may be required by universities offering the program.
Consult an adviser for further recommendations and information, as well as
for information about the Student Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy
Organization.
Pre-Physician Assistant (Code 707-900)
Advisers: Professors D. Janik (P-341) Biology, W.
Taylor (P-350) Biology, M. Weil (P-345) Biology
Most physician assistant programs are now at the
graduate level (M.S.). Students should plan on completing a baccalaureate
degree before applying to physician assistant graduate programs. Specific
requirements for admission will vary among different programs, and
students are encouraged to consult the specific program catalogue for
these requirements. In preparation, students should take two semesters of
chemistry, two semesters of physics, precalculus/calculus, biology courses
including animal form and function, microbiology, two semesters of anatomy
and physiology, psychology courses, and a communication course. Other
courses may be required. Consult with an adviser for further
recommendations and information, including information about regional
program requirements.
Pre-Theology
(Code 408-900)
Adviser: Professor J. Brummer (HHH-630) Philosophy and
Religious Studies
Students should plan to complete a baccalaureate
degree. Major and minor emphases may be chosen according to interest,
though candidates are typically expected to have a broad background in the
humanities. Recommended emphases include religious studies, English,
philosophy, history, natural sciences, social sciences, foreign languages,
fine arts. Consult an adviser for specific recommendations.
Pre-Veterinary Medicine (Code 708-900)
Adviser: Professor D. Wittrock (P-333) Biology
Students should plan to spend at least three years in
pre-professional work. Many students complete a B.S. degree. A typical
freshman program includes Biol 110 and 111; Chem 101 and 104 (or 115 and
213); Engl 110; Math 111 (or higher). Consult an adviser for further
recommendations.
NOTE: Most schools of veterinary medicine require experience with
animals, such as that gained through a farm background or working as
assistant to a veterinarian, as well as the completion of the general test
of the Graduate Record Examination. Some schools also require the
Veterinary College Admission Test (VCAT). Because of competition for the
available places, students are urged to plan a degree program that will
permit alternative career choices if acceptance into a school of
veterinary medicine is not secured.
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