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College of Liberal Arts and SciencesRoss MacKinnon, Ph.D., Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Douglas Hamilton, Ph.D., Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences For additional degree requirements, link to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences website at: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Admission RequirementsThe college requires 16 high school units including:
The Transfer Admissions Office reviews credits from other institutions. Unless exempted by the Dean or the Assistant Vice Provost, students shall take all of their course work at the University during the last two semesters Bachelor's Degree RequirementsTo graduate a student must:
Field of Concentration Only courses taken at the University of Connecticut meet the requirement. Students may not use Pass/Fail courses to meet these requirements. Exceptions are made by the dean of the college. Plan of Study Students shall file with the department of their major, after approval by their major academic advisor, a tentative plan of study on a form provided by the advisor. Students must file the tentative plan of study by the beginning of advance registration in their fifth semester. Students shall file a final plan of study with the Registrar by the end of the fourth week of the semester in which they expect to graduate. The advisor and the department head shall approve the final plan of study. Students completing a double major must file a plan of study for each major. Bachelor's Degree Requirements Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) As well as satisfying all University General Education requirements, students must also satisfy the following requirements for a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. To determine whether a given major can lead to the B.A., the B.S., or both, consult the descriptions of majors below. Foreign Languages : All students must have either (1) passed a third-year high school-level course in a single foreign language, (2) high school work and an added year of intermediate level college courses, or (3) two years of a single foreign language through the intermediate level in college. Expository Writing : All students must take English 1010 or 1011, and three W courses, two required at the 2000-level or above with at least one 2000-level or above W course approved for use in the major field of study. No student who has not passed the writing component of W courses may pass the course. Quantitative Reasoning : Three Q courses, at least one of which must be in Mathematics or Statistics. Students should contact the Q-advising contours, accessible on-line, and their advisers to determine the adequacy of their preparedness for specific Q-courses. Q courses may be used to satisfy other degree requirements. Computer Competency : Unless an additional requirement is specified in a major, the Computer Technology Competency exit requirement for students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences does not go beyond the University's entrance requirement. The courses in the University General Education content areas one, two, and three and the areas indicated below must be taken in at least eight different academic units.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): Five courses, including one from each of the areas A-D and a fifth course from any area A-E. Courses must be from at least four different academic units. A. Arts: AFAM/FINA 1100 B. Literature: CAMS 1101, 1102, 1103 C. History: AASI/HIST 3531 D. Philosophical/ethical analysis: HRTS/PHIL 2170W E. World cultures: ANTH 1001W, 3401 * indicates foreign-language pre-requisite. Bachelor of Science (B.S.), All of the following: One of the Chemistry sequences: One of the Mathematics sequences: American StudiesThe American Studies Program at the University of Connecticut provides students with the opportunity to gain a critical understanding of the American experience while allowing individual students to define what aspects of that experience they would like to explore. Although our required courses focus largely on the United States , the field is now understood as comprising the study of issues and subjects from throughout the Western Hemisphere . Among the goals of the American Studies curriculum is to promote an awareness of complex cultural, political, and economic structures at the root of the social organizations that have existed throughout the history of what has come to be known as the “ New World .” Other areas of concentration may include, for example, the ways in which literary, musical, and visual artists have articulated cultural concerns, our changing understandings of the geography and ecology of the Western Hemisphere , or issues of cultural and ethnic diversity. Prerequisite: 1000-level "Introduction to American Studies" Core Courses: 15 Credits (One course from I, II, III, IV, and V below.) I. One course from the following: HIST 3502, 3504, 3516, 3561, 3562, 3563, 3564. Track Requirement: 9 Credits
A number of these courses are cross-listed in the catalog, but in most cases they appear on this list only once. Many are offered as “W” courses, and some may have departmental prerequisites. Other courses, such as “Special Topics” courses, may be used to fulfill American Studies requirements with the approval of the Director of American Studies. (If possible, students should seek such permission before taking the course. ) All courses must be taken for three credits. The Core Courses may not be used to fulfill the 9-credit track requirement. A second core course from the same group, however, may be so used. Seminar in American Studies: 3 Credits (W). This seminar will provide an in-depth study of a historical period, event, or cultural movement from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will produce a substantial essay on a topic approved by the instructor. AMST/ENGL 3265W satisfies the Information Literacy Competency and Writing in the Major requirements. Related Courses: 12 Credits Students will take four related courses. The approval of these courses as germane to the American Studies major will be left to the discretion of the advisor. A minor in American Studies is described in the Minors section. Anthropology studies human beings of all times and places. It examines human biological, cultural and social similarities and differences, and tries to explain them. Because of its broad perspective – which stresses writing, critical thinking, and social analysis – anthropology provides an excellent preparation for a variety of professional and business careers. Anthropology can also be an integral part of the training for life that is the goal of the University's liberal arts program. All must take the following major courses:
To satisfy the writing in the major competency, all majors must pass at least one 2000 to 4000-level ANTH W course approved for the major. To fulfill the information literacy requirement, all majors must pass one of: ANTH 3003, 3004 , 3200 or 3506W . Related courses must be approved by the major advisor. A minors in Anthropology and Native American Studies are described in the Minors section. Link to: Anthropology Department Link to: Course Descriptions Biology The biological sciences are organized into three departments: the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB), the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB), and the Department of Physiology and Neurobiology (PNB). Introductory level courses are listed under General Biology (BIOL). Other courses are listed separately under individual departments. The Bachelor of Science degree is generally recommended for students planning a scientific career in biology, but the Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences allows a richer liberal arts program and provides good preparation for many careers, including subsequent graduate study. Credit restriction: In no case may students receive more than 12 credits for courses in biology at the 1000's-level.
A. MCB 2000, 2210, 2410, 2413, 2610 or 3010 B. EEB 2244/W or EEB 2245/W To satisfy the writing in the major and information literacy competency requirements, all students must pass at least one of the following courses: EEB 2244W , 2245W, 3209W, 3220W, 4230W, 4243W, 4251W, 4253W, 4276W, 4896W, 5335W; MCB 3640W, 3841W, 4026W, 4997W; PNB 3263WQ, 4296W; or any W course approved for this major. A minor in Biological Sciences is described in the Minors section. Majors are also offered in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Physiology and Neurobiology, and Structural Biology and Biophysics. These majors are described in separate sections in the Catalog . Link to: Biological Sciences Department Link to: Course Descriptions Programs in the Department of Chemistry may lead to either the The B.A. degree is appropriate for students who are interested in chemistry but do not wish to pursue a career as a laboratory scientist. The B.S. degree prepares students to pursue graduate study in Chemistry or to find employment in technologically oriented industries. Prospective majors with a good high school chemistry background should take CHEM 1137 and 1138 in their first year. Other prospective majors should take 1127-1128 or 1124-1125-1126 or 1147Q-1148Q (Honors). Chemistry majors must complete the following mathematics and physics sequences. MATH 1131Q and 1132Q (or MATH 1120Q, 1121Q, and 1132Q) Failure to complete these sequences by the end of the fourth semester may delay completion of the degree. A minor in Chemistry is described in the Minors section. Field of concentration requirements for the B.A. and B.S. degrees are as follows: Bachelor of Science At least 35 credits of Chemistry courses numbered 2000 and above must be successfully completed for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in addition to the College requirements. The field of concentration requirements include CHEM 2443, 2444, 2445, (Organic), 3210, 3214, 3215 (Inorganic), 3332, 3334 (Analytical), and 3563, 3564, 3565W (Physical). Bachelor of Arts At least 28 credits of Chemistry courses numbered 2000 or above must be successfully completed for the Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry in addition to the College requirements. The field of concentration requirements include those listed above for the B.S. degree with the exception of CHEM 3215 and 3334 For the degree certified by the American Chemical Society, two courses designated by the department as advanced courses must be taken in addition to the B.S. requirements. Also, these or other courses beyond the core curriculum must include at least 80 contact hours of laboratory work. The grade point average in all of the required chemistry courses must be at least 2.300 Undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in research To satisfy the computer technology competency, all students must take CHEM 3565W. Other courses that will further enhance competency in computer technology include 3215, 3332, 3334, and 3564 To satisfy the information literacy competency, all students must take CHEM 3565W. Other courses that further enhance competency in information literacy include 3170W, 3189, 3215, 3334, 3442W, and 4196W To satisfy the writing in the major requirement, all students must take CHEM 3565W. Other courses that will further help students develop writing skills in chemistry include 3170W, 3442W, and 4196W Link to: Chemistry Department Link to: Course Descriptions Cognitive ScienceCognitive Science is the study of how intelligent beings (including people, animals, and machines) perceive, act, know, and think. It explores the process and content of thought as observed in individuals, distributed through communities, manifested in the structure and meaning of language, modeled by algorithms, and contemplated by philosophies of mind. Its models are formulated using concepts drawn from many disciplines, including psychology, linguistics, logic, computer science, anthropology, and philosophy, and they are tested using evidence from psychological experiments, clinical studies, field studies, computer simulations, and neurophysiological observation This program is intended to prepare students for graduate training in cognitive science and related disciplines or to work in the information sciences. The distribution requirements ensure that students will acquire a truly interdisciplinary education. The research and formal systems requirements provide basic knowledge concerning the experimental and theoretical foundations of cognitive science. Finally, majors are encouraged to learn about theory building and testing in a variety of natural and physical sciences. One way to achieve this is to fulfill the requirements of the Bachelor of Science degree General Requirements The requirements for the cognitive science major include 39 2000-level credits, no more than 21 of which may be taken in any one department. There are several 1000-level courses that are required preparation for the 2000-level requirements. These courses should be taken during the first four semesters and may fulfill general education requirements. Core Courses (15 credits COGS 2201 and four of the following courses: ANTH 3002; CSE 4705; LING 2020; PHIL 3250; PSYC 2501 Research Courses (6 credits Statistics (one of the following for at least 3 credits): PSYC 2100Q; STAT 2215Q, 3025Q (Calculus level) Research Methods (one of the following for at least 3 credits): ANTH 3004 (if elected for 3 credits); LING 3110; PSYC 3251/W, 3450W, 3550W, 3551W, 3552 Formal Systems Courses (3 credits CSE 2500, 3500b , 3502a, b , 3802; LING 3310Qb , 3510Qb ; MATH 2210Q, 2410Q, 3160, 3210, 3230, 3270a, b , 3412; PHIL 2211Q, 3214 Advanced courses (12 credits Must include courses from at least 3 departments. Can include core courses not needed to satisfy the core course requirement ANTH 3250, CDIS 3202/3202W a , 4244/4244W, 4253; CSE 3500 a, b , 3502 b , 4095; LING 3310Q b , 3510Q b , 3610W; MATH 3270 a, b ; PHIL 2210, 2212/W a , 3241, 3247/3247W, 3249/3249W, 3256/3256W; PNB 3251; PSYC 2200, 2400, 2500, 3100/3100W, 3470 a , 3500, 3501, 3502, 3503; SCI 2400 a Electives ( 3- 6 credits) One or t wo b additional courses (from above lists or other related courses from any department), chosen with the approval of the advisors. a Due to content overlap, no more than one of each of the following pairs may be counted toward the major: (i) CDIS 3202/3202W and PSYC 3470; (ii) PHIL 2212/W and SCI 2400; (iii) CSE 3502 and MATH 3270 b The following courses may be used to fulfill both the Formal Systems and Advanced Courses requirements: CSE 3500, 3502; LING 3310Q, 3510Q; and MATH 3270. In this event, two electives are required Competency and Writing Requirements The exit requirements for computer technology and information literacy will be met by satisfaction of the Research Methods Requirement. The exit requirements for writing in the major can be met by taking one of the following courses: CDIS 3202W, 4244W; LING 3610W; PHIL 2212W, 3247W, 3249W, 3256W; PSYC 2100WQ, 3100W, 3251W, 3450W, 3550W Students in the program will have an advisor and an associate advisor, each in different departments contributing to the cognitive science program. Students will consult with both of them to plan a course of study For further information, contact Professor Letty Naigles, Director of Undergraduate Studies in Cognitive Science, 141 Bousfield Psychology Building Communication Sciences The Department of Communication Sciences is concerned with the human communication process and its analysis. Undergraduate students may major in Communication Sciences with a concentration in either Communication or Communication Disorders. The Department offers the following graduate degrees in the field of Communication Sciences: the M.A. with concentrations in Speech, Language and Hearing, and in Communication, and the Ph.D. with concentrations in Speech, Language and Hearing, and in Communication and Marketing Communication and the Doctor of Audiology, Au.D. degree. Communication Disorders. The undergraduate concentration is a preprofessional program within the liberal arts curriculum. It permits the student to apply for graduate studies in one of two specialty areas: audiology or speech-language pathology. Following requirements of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, students must take one course in each of the following areas. Mathematics/statistics: MATH 1040Q or 1060Q or STAT 1100Q Biological science: BIOL 1102 or BIOL 1103 or BIOL 1107/1108 Physical science: PHYS 1010Q or PHYS 1075Q More advanced level courses may be substituted for the courses listed above. Students who elect the concentration in Communication Disorders must take: CDIS 3201, 3202 or 3202W, 3247, 3248, 3250, 4242 and 4249 or 4249WIn addition, students must take at least two (2) of the following courses: CDIS 4244 or 4244W, 4251 or 4253 The information literacy competency is met by the successful completion of required courses. To satisfy the writing in the major requirement, students must pass at least one course from CDIS 3202W, 4244W, or 4249W The Master's degree programs in Speech and Language and the Au.D. degree in Audiology are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The University of Connecticut Speech and Hearing Clinic complies with the quality indicators for professional service programs in audiology and speech-language pathology issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Communication. The undergraduate concentration in Communication is designed to produce students capable of analyzing human communication In addition, students must pass at least two (2) of the following Core courses:COMM 3100, 3200, 3300 Students must pass at least five (5) more 2000-level courses in Communication. No more than two of the five can be applied courses: COMM 4800, 4820, 4940, 4991 and, 4992. Three of the five must be theory courses, which are all other COMM courses numbered 2000 or above. As long as students have met the above requirements, they may also pass additional applied courses. We strongly recommend that everyone take at least one internship (COMM 4991). To satisfy the information literacy competency, all students must pass COMM 1000, 1100, and 3000Q. Other courses that will further enhance competency in information literacy include COMM 1300, 3100, 3103, 3200, 3300, 3321, 3400, 3450, 3600, 4089, 4100, 4120, 4220W, 4230, 4320, 4330, 4410W, 4420, 4450W, 4451W, 4460, 4500, 4551W, and 4620. To satisfy the writing in the major requirement, students must pass at least one course from COMM 2310W, 4220W, 4410W, 4450W, 4451W, 4551W, 4930W, 4996W, or any 2000-level or above W course approved for this major. For students interested in media and public relations careers, journalism courses are recommended for additional writing competency. Students must apply to the department to become a Communication Sciences major with a concentration in Communication. The deadline for applications during a semester is the end of the second week of classes. Applications are accepted for Fall and Spring semesters. Students typically apply Spring semester of their Sophomore year. Forms can be obtained outside Room 223 PCSB, on the department website, and from Communication faculty members at the Stamford Regional Campus. The decision to admit will depend on several criteria:
The applicant's academic record and space availability will also be considered. We recommend that students interested in the Communication concentration complete COMM 1100 and COMM 1300 before junior year, if possible. COMM 1300 is a prerequisite for many 2000-level media courses, and is advised for all students interested in media production, communication technology, marketing, public relations, or advertising. Prior to acceptance into the Communication Sciences major, students may designate themselves as Pre-Communication by notifying their advisor. The PRECOM designation, however, will only indicate an intention to apply and will not insure acceptance into the concentration. PRECOM majors must still apply to become Communication Sciences majors with a Communication concentration at the appropriate time. PRECOM majors are given priority in registering for 1000-level Communication courses. A minor in Communication is described in the Minors section. Link to: Communications Sciences Department Link to: Course Descriptions (CDIS) Link to: Course Descriptions (COMM) Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major Students majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology may opt for either a Bachelor of Arts degree or Bachelor of Science degree. Both BA and BS degree candidates must complete the following courses in addition to the general CLAS requirements for these degrees:
Requirements for the EEB Major (B.S. or B.A.)
I. Both of the following core courses: EEB 2244 or 2244W and EEB 2245 or 2245WII. At least one of the following animal diversity courses: III. At least one of the following plant diversity courses: IV. A course in physiology -EEB 4215 (students who take PNB 2250 as a related course are not required to take EEB 4215). V. It is recommended that students take at least four EEB courses that require extensive laboratory or field work. VI. Students are encouraged to complete a course in statistics. VII. At least 24 credits of EEB courses at the 200-level or above, which may include courses in I - IV above. VIII. Related Course Requirements: At least 12 credits of 2000-level or above science courses outside EEB, which must include either MCB 2410 or 2413. One semester of organic chemistry is recommended. IX. To satisfy the Writing in the Major and Information Literacy competency requirements, all students must pass at least one of the following courses: EEB 2244W, 2245W, 3209W, 3220W, 4230W, 4243W, 4251W, 4253W, 4276W, 4896W, 5335W A minor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology is offered. A minor in Bioinformatics is offered jointly by the School of Engineering and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Both programs are described in the Minors section. Link to: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department A student majoring in economics should acquire a thorough grounding in basic principles and methods of analysis, plus a working competence in several of the specialized and applied fields. Examples of such fields are industrial organization, law and economics, money and banking, international trade and finance, public finance, comparative economic systems, labor economics, health economics, urban and regional economics, and economic development Economics majors must earn twenty-four credits in courses at the 2000 level or above, including two intermediate theory courses (ECON 2201 and 2202), plus at least nine credits in either quantitative skills courses (ECON 2301-2328) and/or courses at the 3000-level or above. No more than 6 credits in ECON 3499 may be counted toward the required 24 credits in economics courses at the 2000-level or above. Economics majors are also required to pass twelve credits in 2000-level or above courses in fields related to economics or to fulfill a minor related to economics. In addition, all Economics majors must take STAT 1000Q or 1100Q and one of the following: MATH 1071Q, 1110Q, 1121Q, 1131Q, or 1151Q. MATH 1131Q and STAT 1100Q are preferred. Students may substitute more advanced MATH and STAT courses with consent of the faculty advisor. The intermediate theory courses (ECON 2201 and 2202) should be taken early in the student's major program. Recommended courses for economics majors include ECON 2311 and ENGL 3003W. The department has special requirements for economic majors in the University Honors Program and for majors who qualify for the department's Economics Scholars and Quantitative Certificate Programs. Course work in economics serves a wide variety of vocational objectives. An economics major (supplemented by a rigorous calculus and statistics course sequence) is excellent preparation for graduate work in economics, which qualifies a person for academic, business, or government employment. Majors and others with strong economics training are attractive prospects for business firms and government agencies, and for professional graduate study in business or public policy. An economics background is especially desirable for the study and practice of law. Economics majors satisfy the computer technology competency by passing either STAT 1000Q or 1100Q in addition to meeting the University-wide computer entrance expectations. Economics majors satisfy the information literacy competency by passing at least one W course in Economics. Students may gain enhanced competence in information literacy by taking ECON 2311, 2312W, or 2327 Economics majors satisfy the writing in the major requirement by passing at least one W course in Economics. A minor in Economics is described in the Minors section. Link to: Economics Department To satisfy the English major, the student must present for the degree thirty credits of English courses numbered 2000 or above and including the following: A. Introduction to Literary Studies (3 credits) ENGL 2600. This course should be taken within a semester of declaring the major or at its next offering. B. Literary History (9 credits): One course from group 1, one course from group 2, and a third course from group 1, 2, or 3:
C. Methods (6 credits). One course from group 1 and a second course from group 1 or 2:
D. Major Author (3 credits). One course from the following: 3501, 3503, 3505, 3507, 3509 E. Advanced Study (3 credits). One from the following: 4101W, 4201W, 4203W, 4301W, 4302W, 4401W, 4405W, 4407W, 4600W, 4601W, 4613W, 4695W. These courses also satisfy the departmental requirements for Writing in the Major and Information Literacy F. Additional courses (6 credits). In addition to courses used to satisfy requirements A-E above, six credits must be chosen from English courses numbered 2000 or above. Course numbers used to satisfy requirements A-E may be used toward satisfaction of requirement F only when they designate a second or third section of a course repeated for credit with a change of topic. Distribution Requirements:
Concentration in Irish Literature. English majors may choose to pursue a concentration in Irish Literature. Within the requirements for all English majors, these students will select four courses in Irish literature approved by their advisors in Irish literature and by the Irish Literature Coordinator Study Abroad in London : The Department of English sponsors programs in London occurring on an as-offered basis. These include the UConn Summer in London program and ENGL 3193, a spring course that includes a trip to London during the winter break A minor in English is described in the Minors section. Environmental ScienceThe major in Environmental Science is based in the physical and biological sciences, but also includes course work in selected areas of the social sciences. The major leads to a Bachelor of Science degree, and may be adopted by students in either the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources or the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This curriculum offers a comprehensive approach to the study of environmental problems, including not only a rigorous scientific background, but also detailed analyses of the social and economic implications of environmental issues. The complexity and interdisciplinary nature of environmental science is reflected in the core requirements of the major. These courses, assembled from several different academic departments representing two colleges, provide both breadth and depth, preparing students for careers that deal with environmental issues, and for graduate study in environmental science and related fields. A. Required courses in Basic Science: ARE 1150; BIOL 1107, BIOL 1108 or 1110; CHEM 1124Q, 1125Q, 1126Q or 1127Q, 1128Q; MATH 1120Q, 1121Q or 1122Q, 1131Q, 1132Q; PHYS 1201Q, 1202Q, 1230 or 1401Q, 1402Q ; STAT 1000Q, or 1100Q or 3025Q B. Required Courses in Introductory Environmental Science: Select any two from GEOG 2300, GEOL 1050, MARN 1002, NRME 1000. C. Required Courses in 2000-level or above in Environmental Science: AH 3175, EEB 2244 or 2244W, GEOL 3020, MARN 3000, NRME 3145 D. Capstone course: GEOG 3320W E. General Education competency requirements: Completion of GEOG 3320W will satisfy the writing in the major and information literacy competency requirements. Completion of BIOL 1108 and EEB 2244 will satisfy the Computer Literacy requirement. F. Concentration requirements. All students majoring in Environmental Science must also fulfill the requirements of a concentration in a discipline associated with the program before graduation. Approved concentrations are listed below. Environmental Biology - Students must complete: EEB 2245 or 2245W; EEB 3307 or 4230W; and at least one course from each of the following groups:
Environmental Chemistry - Students must complete at least 15 credits including CHEM 2443, 2444, 2445 or 2446, and 3332, with remaining credits from CHEM 3210; CHEM 3334; MATH 2110Q and CHEM 3563; or CHEM 5370. Environmental Geography - Students must complete: GEOG 3510 or 4500; and at least four of: GEOG 3300/W, 3310, 3410, 3500Q, 4300, 4510 Environmental Geoscience - Students must complete at least five of: GEOL 3010, 3030, 3040, 3510, 3710, 4735
Environmental Science also offers the following concentrations through the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources: Environmental Health, Natural Resources, Resource Economics, Soil Science. For the complete requirements, refer to the Environmental Science description in the "College of Agriculture and Natural Resources" section of this Catalog. Link to: Environmental Science GeographyGeography is a multidimensional discipline that analyzes the interactions between people and their environments. Our geographers teach courses and engage in research on a wide range of relevant and timely topics such as urban sprawl, the nature and impact of migration, globalization of the economy and international trade, the spatial prevalence of disease, regional development, global climatic change, environmental degradation and restoration, watershed and landscape change, and the analysis and display of spatial data using geographic information systems (GIS) technology. For students whose goals are the bachelor's degree, coursework in geography enables graduates to find employment in the private and public sectors while providing both the regional and global perspective required of informed citizens. Our students have gone on to work as urban and regional planners, marketing specialists, environmental program managers, geographic information systems specialists, location analysts, and transportation planners. Students with a B.A. degree in geography are also prepared to move on to graduate school to pursue M.A. and Ph.D. degrees which enables them to teach at the college level or to secure higher ranking positions in the public and private sectors Requirements for the Major. The geography major requires 24 credits in 2000-level or above geography courses and 12 credits of related course work in other departments. Majors complete a basic core of 3 courses: GEOG 2100, 2300, and one methods course (choice of GEOG 2510, 3300, 3500Q, 3510, 4500), and 15 additional credits, including at least one “W” course in geography numbered 3300W or higher in consultation with their departmental advisor. The writing in the major requirement for Geography can be met by passing any of the following geography courses: GEOG 3320W, 3330W, 4110W, or 4200W The information literacy requirement in Geography can be met by passing any of the following geography courses GEOG 3320W, 3330W, 4110W, or 4200W The computer technology exit requirement in Geography can be met by passing one of the following courses: GEOG 2510, 3300, 3500Q, 3510, or 4500 A minor in Geographic Information Science is described in the Minors section. Link to: Course Descriptions Geology and GeophysicsGeology integrates biology, chemistry and physics in the study of the Earth's history and composition as recorded by rocks, fossils, and landscapes. Geophysics uses the methods of mathematical physics to investigate the Earth's interior through the analysis of earthquake energy and measurement of electromagnetic, gravitational, and thermal fields. Together, geology and geophysics provide the tools needed for the exploration for mineral and energy resources, for the monitoring and remediation of environmental contaminants in soil, sediment, and groundwater and for the study of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods and other natural phenomena that pose a hazard to human life. The challenge of geology and geophysics is to understand our planet and its history, and to use that knowledge to forecast its future in an era of global change. The Geology and Geophysics Program is administered by the Center for Integrative Geosciences. Students interested in geosciences may pursue a course of studies with a foundation in geology and geophysics through the Individualized Major program . Faculty associated with the Center (located in Beach Hall) are available to provide information and for advising. For further information and application forms, contact the Individualized Major Program Director at (860) 486-3631. A minor in Geology and Geophysics is described in the Minors section. Link to: Geology and Geophysics Department Link to: Course Descriptions HistoryThe study of history aims at the understanding and disciplined reconstruction of past human activities, institutions, ideas, and aspirations in the light of present knowledge and in the hope of usefulness for the future. History belongs both to the humanities and to the social sciences. It is studied both for its own sake and for the light it throws on the present problems and future prospects of particular societies and of humankind in general. A major in history in combination with work in foreign languages, philosophy, literature, and the social sciences provides a broad foundation for informed citizenship. History majors find employment in many fields of human endeavor from arts and business to public service and education . Specialization in history is especially valuable as pre-professional training for law, government, diplomacy, and journalism and for library, archival, and museum administration. Requirements for the Major in History: Undergraduate majors are required to take at least 27 credits at 2000-level or above , which must include one three-credit course from each of Groups A, B, and C, and two three-credit courses from Group D. All majors must take HIST2100 in the semester following their declaration as majors, and all majors except Honors students must take HIST 4994W in their senior year. Honors students should take in sequence 4994W and 4997W or 4997W and 4999. With the consent of the undergraduate major's advisor, graduate level courses may be used to fulfill the distribution requirement. HIST2100 and 4994W satisfy the information literacy competency. 4994W or 4997W satisfy the writing in the major requirements.
A minor in History is described in the Minors section. Link to: History Department Link to: Course Descriptions Human Development and Family StudiesStudents in the Human Development and Family Studies major must complete the following requirements: HDFS 1070; PSYC 1100, 1103 (or 1101); SOCI 1001; and STAT 1000 or STAT 1100Q (Note: These courses may also fulfill University General Education requirements.) Students must meet the computer technology, information literacy, and writing competency requirements through satisfactory completion of HDFS 2004W and either HDFS 4007W or HDFS 4087W. The major in Human Development and Family Studies requires 46 credits at the 2000-level or above including 34 credits in Human Development and Family Studies and 12 credits in courses related to but outside the major department. A student completing requirements for a major must have a grade point average of 2.0 or better in the credits that count toward the major in Human Development and Family Studies. Students are allowed much flexibility in tailoring their major to meet their particular interests and educational goals. Most students choose to focus their work in one or more of the following concentrations:
This major must include all of the following required courses: HDFS 2001, 2004W, 2100, 2200, 2300 and either 4007W or 4087W. This major must include the completion of one of the following courses: HDFS 3510, 3520, 3530, 3540, 3550 This major also must include at least 12 credits from the following courses. HDFS 3083, 3087, 3092, 3098, 3101, 3102, 3103, 3120, 3122, 3123, 3125, 3126, 3130, 3240, 3249, 3252, 3260, 3261, 3268, 3277, 3310, 3311, 3319, 3340, 3342, 3420, 3421, 3422, 3423, 3430, 3431, 3432, 3442, 3510, 3520, 3530, 3540, 3550, 4004, 4087W, 4097. These 12 credits may include elections from among the five courses listed above (HDFS 3510, 3520, 3530, 3540, 3550), if not applied to satisfaction of the foregoing requirement. Minors A minor in Gerontology is administered under the auspices of the Center on Aging and Human Development. Please refer to its description in the Minors section of this Catalog. Honors Program The Human Development and Family Studies Honors Program offers motivated students a way of enhancing their studies while providing distinction to their academic records through more in-depth study and the opportunity for independent projects or research. Human Development and Family Studies majors with an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher and a GPA in the major of 3.5 or higher are eligible to apply to the Honors Program in Human Development and Family Studies. Students should apply as early as possible, and applications will not be accepted after the first semester of a student’s junior year. Honors Scholars who complete the required honors course work and an approved honors thesis project, as well as maintain the required GPA, will graduate with a degree with Honors. For more information on this program, contact the Human Development and Family Studies Honors Advisor. Link to: Human Development and Family Studies Department Link to: Course Descriptions Individualized MajorStudents with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher may apply for an individualized major. An individualized major requires a field of concentration of at least 36 credits numbered 2000 or higher. The 36 credits may come from two or more departments in the University. At least 18 credits shall come from departments of this College. The student may include no more than 6 credits of independent study nor more than 12 credits of field work. To graduate, students must earn a grade point average of 2.5 or better in the 36 concentration credits. Students may submit proposals for admission to the individualized major once they achieve third semester status and may be admitted after completing three semesters of work (45 credits). The latest they may submit proposals is prior to beginning their final 30 credits of study. The proposed field of concentration must show coherence of subject matter or principle and have academic merit. Internship, field work, research, or study abroad is recommended as part of the proposed plan of study. For further information and application forms, see the Program website at: http://www.iisp.uconn.edu/ or contact the Individualized and Interdisciplinary Studies Program at (860) 486-3631. All students with approved individualized major plans of study must complete a capstone course as part of their concentration credits: they must register for INTD 4600W (INTD 4697W for honors and other students writing a thesis) during their last academic year. (Double majors and additional degree students may meet the capstone course requirement by substitution if they register for a capstone course or thesis in the final year of their other major). Writing in the major requirement: All students must nominate one other course numbered 2000 or higher in which they will write in a relevant academic discipline (where feasible, this course should be a W course) and, in addition, take INTD 4600W (or INTD 4697W). (Double majors and additional degree students may choose to satisfy the exit level writing in the major competency outside the Individualized Major. Information literacy competency: All majors must take INTD 4600W (or INTD 4697W). In addition, all majors must include one research methods or research course in their plans of study. (Double majors and additional degree students may choose to satisfy the information literacy competency outside the Individualized Major.) Computer technology competency: The University’s basic entrance expectations are considered to be adequate for Individualized Majors in general. However, Individualized Majors are required to consider if more advanced computer technology competency is required for their major and, if yes, specify as part of their plan of study how they will achieve it. JournalismThis department offers professional preparation for students who are planning careers in journalism. It also offers other students the chance to improve their writing, interviewing and research skills and to learn about the news media. Students in writing courses are expected to produce work of professional quality and to publish that work when possible. Students who major in journalism should also take related courses in history, economics, political science and other liberal arts disciplines as a sound preparation for news reporting. The department strongly urges students to complete a second major. Students also should gain professional experience before graduation, either through part-time jobs, the Co-operative Education Program or the department's internship program. Internships are available at newspapers, radio and television stations, magazines, public relations offices and political press offices. In addition to satisfying the requirements of the College, majors must complete 24 credits in journalism at the 2000-level or above, including JOUR 2000W, 2001W, 3002, 3020 and 3030. JOUR 1002 is a prerequisite for JOUR 3002. A journalism education is, by definition, an education in writing and information literacy. A journalism major will fulfill the writing in the major requirement and the information literacy competency by completing the department's core courses (JOUR 2000W, 2001W, 3002, 3020 and 3030). Students will fulfill the computer technology competency by (a) meeting the university's expectations in computer operation basics, word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, database basics, graphics and multimedia, Internet basics and electronic communication, and (b) completing Journalism 3030. Journalism majors are advised to consult with their advisors about additional computer skills that may be helpful to them, based on individual career plans. Students must apply to the Journalism Department to become majors. They must do so by the end of the third full week of classes in the fall or spring semester. A student who is not accepted initially may reapply in subsequent semesters. Forms can be obtained in the Journalism Department Student Resource Center, Arjona 428. Students must meet the following two requirements: 1) Successful completion of at least 39 credits. (Students who are members in good standing of the University Honors Program may apply after completing 23 credits at UConn). Link to: Journalism Department Link to: Course Descriptions Latin American StudiesThe major in Latin American Studies responds to a need in the New England region and nationally for a deeper understanding of the peoples and cultures of Latin America, its history and contemporary economic, social, and political problems, and its relations with the United States. Completion of the B.A. in Latin American Studies prepares the student to work in government, international organizations, business, journalism and communications, or to pursue graduate studies that lead to careers in research and teaching. The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies administers the undergraduate major in Latin American Studies, a program of study leading to the B.A. degree. The major in Latin American Studies consists of a minimum of 36 credit hours of interdisciplinary course work built around 5 core courses (15 credit hours) as follows: Core Courses |
The requirements for the major in Biological Sciences are designed to ensure a sound and broad background in biology, with opportunities to explore related fields. Biological Sciences majors should take 
Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree. The American Chemical Society certifies a rigorous professional program which is an option for B.S. students.
behavior from a scientific standpoint. It concentrates on the empirical investigation of human communication, stressing developments in communication theory and research. The concentration emphasizes interpersonal, mass, new communication technologies, nonverbal, organizational and intercultural, and international communication. Students who elect to take the Communication concentration must pass: