College of Arts
and Sciences
2005-2006 University Catalogue

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College of Arts and Sciences

Donald P. Christian, Dean (Schofield 138)
Bernard Duyfhuizen, Associate Dean (Schofield 136)
Margaret L. Cassidy, Associate Dean (Schofield 136)
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
Latin American Studies
Women’s Studies

Programs and courses in the College of Arts and Sciences expose students to the substance and methodology of disciplines in the humanities, arts, natural sciences, and social sciences. Our core values include providing students with opportunities to develop intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis, critical thinking, and application; strengthen communication skills and abilities; enhance aesthetic appreciation and humanistic understanding; and develop breadth and depth of perspective about the human experience and the natural world. Such skills and attributes are essential for success in any career or profession, as well as for leading lives as engaged, informed, and productive citizens. The largest and most broadly based academic unit at the University, the College of Arts and Sciences comprises 18 departments and several interdisciplinary programs that contribute courses and experiences for students majoring in programs based in the college; extensive general education coursework; and supporting courses for academic programs in other colleges and for pre-professional programs.

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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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 97 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, or the Bachelor of Science Mathematics Competency, or the Bachelor of Music Mathematics Competency, or the Bachelor of Fine Arts Mathematics Competency 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 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 (page 36).

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 on page 48.

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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 - Liberal Arts
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology-Liberal Arts
     (Multidisciplinary)
Chemistry-A.C.S.
Chemistry with Business Emphasis (Department
     of Chemistry)
Chemistry-Liberal Arts
Computer Science-Liberal Arts
Criminal Justice-Liberal Arts (Multidisciplinary) Geography-Liberal Arts
Geology-Liberal Arts
Latin American Studies-Liberal Arts
     (Multidisciplinary)
Political Science-Liberal Arts
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. All but four (Anthropology, Art History, Dance, and Writing) are multidisciplinary minors.

Ancient Studies
Anthropology (Department of Geography and Anthropology)
Art History (Department of Art & Design)
Computational Science
Dance (Department of Music and Theatre Arts)
Environmental Science
Family Studies
Gerontology
Global Studies
Language Studies
Marine Science
Pre-Professional Health Science
Russia and East European Studies
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Topical Minor
Women’s Studies
Writing (Department of English)

College of Business minors accepted for Arts and Sciences degrees:

Accounting Management
Business Administration Marketing
Business Finance Management Information Systems
International Business (all emphases)

NOTE: Arts and Sciences students selecting College of Business minors must meet College of Business admission requirements.

College of Education and Human Sciences 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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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. Foreign Language competency for the B.A. degree 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. Earn a grade of at least C (not C-) or a mark of S in a 102-level foreign language course (or AIS 112 or CSD 103).

3. Mathematics. Mathematics competency for the B.A. degree 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, 113, or 114.

b. Earn a grade of at least C (not C-) or a mark of S in Math 104, 106, 108, 109, or 246.

c. Achieve a satisfactory score on the Math 109 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 (only those courses identified as GE-IB); 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 100, 103, 104, 115; Geog 104; Geol 106, 110, 115, 131; 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; LAS 150; 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, Latin American 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 Colleges of Business, Education and Human Sciences, and Nursing and Health Sciences.

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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 for the B.S. degree 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 quali- fies the student to enter the 201-level course in a foreign language or earning a grade of at least C (not C-) or a mark of S in a 102-level foreign language course (or AIS 112 or CSD 103).
b. Earn credit in either a full semester of study abroad or approved in- ternship 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; CSD 101, 102, 103); and earn at least six credits in foreign culture courses.

3. Mathematics. Mathematics competency for the B.S. degree 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.
b. Earn a grade of at least C (not C-) or a mark of S in Math 111, 112, or 113.
c. Achieve a satisfactory score on the 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 desig- nated 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, 318, 319); Mathematics (Math 111 or 114 or other Math GE-IB courses numbered above 114, except Math 203, 204, 246, 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 100, 103, 104, 115; Geog 104; Geol 106, 110, 115, 131; 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; LAS 150; 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, Latin American 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 Colleges of Business, Education and Human Sciences, and Nursing and Health Sciences..

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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 for the B.F.A. degree 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 earning a grade of at least C (not C-) or a mark of S in a 102-level foreign language course (or AIS 112 or CSD 103).
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; CSD 101, 102, 103); and earn at least six credits in foreign culture courses.

3. Mathematics. Mathematics competency for the B.F.A. degree 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, 113, or 114.
b. Earn a grade of at least C (not C-) or a mark of S in Math 104, 106, 108, 109, or 246.
c. Achieve a satisfactory score on the Math 109 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 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 (only those courses identified as GE-IB); 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 100, 103, 104, 115; Geog 104; Geol 106, 110, 115, 131; 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; LAS 150; 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, Latin American 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 Colleges of Business, Education and Human Sciences, and Nursing and Health Sciences.

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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. Foreign Language competency for the B.M. degree 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 French, German, or Italian course.
b. Earn a grade of at least C (not C-) or a mark of S in a 102-level French, German, or Italian course.

3. Mathematics. Mathematics competency for the B.M. degree 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, 113, 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, 106, 108, 109, or 246.
c. Achieve a satisfactory score on the Math 109 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 (only those courses identified as GE-IB); 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 100, 103, 104, 115; Geog 104; Geol 106, 110, 115, 131; 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
Science; E. Psychology; F. Sociology; G. Interdisciplinary Studies—Social Studies (including AIS 101; Crmj; LAS 150; 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, Latin American 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 Colleges of Business, Education and Human Sciences, and Nursing and Health Sciences.

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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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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/index.htm.
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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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 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 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, Computer Engineering, 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 help students prepare for entrance into professional degree programs. Many professional degree programs are offered only at the post-baccalaureate level, so an undergraduate degree is needed before enrolling in them. UW-Eau Claire offers a variety of academic majors that provide excellent preparation for applying to such professional programs. Students interested in these programs should select an academic major that will prepare them to compete for such programs (many are highly selective) as well as provide career alternatives. For other professional degree programs, students transfer to another higher education institution to complete the appropriate professional degree.
Pre-professional programs are not academic degree programs (that is, they are not academic majors or minors). Instead, pre-professional programs provide an organized approach to academic advising for students intending to apply to a professional degree program. To enhance academic planning and preparation while enrolled at UW-Eau Claire, a student interested in obtaining a professional degree should:

• Work with a pre-professional adviser who can help plan an appropriate curriculum in the field of interest.

• Obtain information from other colleges/universities regarding specific academic requirements for the professional degree program of interest.

• Declare an academic major that is logically connected to the professional field, and work with an adviser in the academic major.

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
The pre-chiropractic program is intended to prepare students for admission into a chiropractic college. Most accredited chiropractic colleges prefer that students earn a baccalaureate degree before beginning, or concurrently with, their chiropractic training. Because the specific requirements of professional schools vary considerably, students should obtain current academic catalogues from the schools in which they are interested. The pre-chiropractic program is an advising track and not a major, minor, or certificate program. Interested students should select an appropriate major in consultation with an academic adviser in their chosen area of study.

Pre-Dentistry (Code 705-900)
Advisers: Professors R. Buiser (P-351) Biology, S. Hartsel (P-461) Chemistry, Y. T. Ho (P-337) Biology, 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 109, 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 unless they decide to pursue the Physics/Engineering Dual Degree Emphasis in the Physics Major. 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 (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. To be given Pre-Law designation, see the Political Science department chair. This designation is in addition to major and minor program designations.
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 103 and 104) and 213; and one or two semesters of mathematics. Consult an adviser for further recommendations.
NOTE 1: Chem 103 will not apply toward the completion of a 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)
Advisers: Professor S. Bulger (MPE-213) Kinesiology
The pre-occupational therapy program is intended to prepare students for admission into a graduate program in occupational therapy. Most occupational therapy programs are now at the graduate level. Students should plan on completing a baccalaureate degree before applying to occupational therapy graduate programs. Because the specific requirements of professional schools vary considerably, students should obtain current academic catalogues from the schools in which they are interested. The pre-occupational therapy program is an advising track and not a major, minor, or certificate program. Interested students should select an appropriate major in consultation with an academic adviser in their chosen area of study.

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 103 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, K. Wiegel (P-435) Chemistry, T. Yang (P-439) Chemistry
Students should plan to spend two years at UW-Eau Claire if they are prepared to start in Chem 115 and Math 114. If Chem 103 and 104 are taken, or if lower-level mathematics courses are needed prior to Math 114, students should plan on three years of coursework. A typical freshman program includes Chem 115 (or Chem 103 and 104); Math 114; Engl 110; Biol 111 and 211 (or Biol 110 and 111); 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. After the freshman year, advising is critical due to the very different course entry requirements for the UW-Madison, University of Minnesota, or other pharmacy programs. Because many pre-pharmacy students ultimately choose to earn a degree from UW-Eau Claire rather than attend pharmacy school, all students are encouraged to consider declaring a major so that progress toward UW-Eau Claire degree requirements can be easily followed.

Pre-Physical Therapy (Code 662-900)
Advisers: Professor S. Bulger (MPE-213) Kinesiology
The pre-physical therapy program is intended to prepare students for admission into a graduate program in physical therapy. Most physical therapy programs are now at the graduate level. Students should plan on completing a baccalaureate degree before applying to physical therapy graduate programs. Because the specific requirements of professional schools vary considerably, students should obtain current academic catalogues from the schools in which they are interested. The pre-physical therapy program is an advising track and not a major, minor, or certificate program. Interested students should select an appropriate major in consultation with an academic adviser in their chosen area of study.

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 organismal 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 S. Lowe (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 103 and 104 (or 115 and 213); Engl 110; Math 114 (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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