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2 The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences 3

Greetings!

With enthusiasm, I welcome you to your first-year at The Capstone. On behalf of the faculty, staff, and currently enrolled scholars in the College of Arts and Sciences, I express our warmest regards to you as a new member of our undergraduate community. Through a plurality of intentional means, the College is committed to supporting you from Bama Bound to the completion of your baccalaureate degree!

Your first-year is an ALABAMA-solutely ex-TIDE-ing time full of fresh encounters, ideas, and experiences. I challenge you to face every opportunity with energy and to look upon any obstacles as occasions for growth. We like to say that the College of Arts and Sciences is how college was intended to be a place where thinking and learning are exhilarating, where you will find your window to the world and your place in it, and where you will meet a diverse group of classmates, many of whom will become your lifelong friends and colleagues.

Whether you are interested in the mysteries of deep space, literature of the South, the secrets buried in ancient Native American dwellings, or how global political change affects our national security, the College of Arts and Sciences offers you rich territory to explore. The Colleges mission is focused on your academic growth and our faculty are nationally recognized for their commitment to it. In this college, youll be learning with international-ly renowned teachers and scholars dedicated to sharing their knowledge with you.

Academic advising is among the most important co-curricular activities of an undergraduate students experi-ence. Our academic advisors are there for you and with you as you navigate The University environment, negoti-ate novel experiences, and situate yourself for success in your academic field of study. Your relationship with your college advisor is pivotal as you pursue your passions, progress towards degree completion, and fully optimize the benefits of a liberal arts education.

We have designed this Advising Textbook to equip you with the most current information regarding University academic policies, expectations for advising, student responsibilities, as well as other resources aimed at support-ing your personal, social, and academic development. During your first-year, I encourage you to plan, prepare, and progress towards your goals. Plan your practices, activities, and involvements, carefully. Prepare your mind for the transition that you are experiencing at this stimulating stage in life, and progress en route to your aca-demic objectives. Best wishes for BAMA-zing success in your future academic endeavors. ROLL TIDE ROLL Let us guide you to your goal!

Yours in Education,

Robert E. Hayes, III, Ph.D.Assistant Dean and Director of Student Affairs

This is how advising is meanT To be!

College of Arts and Sciences 54 The University of Alabama

Table of ConTenTs

Bama Bound................................................................pg. 6

Degree Works..............................................................pg. 22

First Year.....................................................................pg. 30

Beyond the First Year....................................................pg. 40

Pre-Professional Advising .............................................pg. 45 Pre-Law..............................................................pg. 46 Pre-Health Professions.........................................pg. 48

Studying Away from UA................................................pg. 62

Glossary of Academic Terms..........................................pg. 66

College of Arts and Sciences 3

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welCome To The universiTy of alabama

College of arTs and sCienCes.

Bama Bound 7 6 The University of Alabama

SBSB

NS

History

HY 101 (105)

HY 102 (106)

HY 203 (205)

HY 204 (206)

Computer/ Foreign Language

Humanities/Literature Fine Arts

Computer 1CS 202 CS 302CS 205 CS 340CS 285 ST 260

AMS 151 PHL 215 AMS 203 PHL 223 AMS 204 PHL 230AMS 231 PHL 260CIP 200 PHL 292 (221)CL 222 REL 100 (105)COM 122 REL 110COM 123 REL 112COM 210 REL 220JN 200 WS 200PHL 100 (191) UH 101PHL 104 UH 155PHL 212 UH 201

ore Lue 101 or 103 102

e ArtARH 151 MUS 250ARH 252 NEW 212ARH 253 TC 112ARH 254 TH 114A 200 UH 210MUS 121

LtertureEN 205 EN 206 (216) EN 20WL 20 EN 208WL 208EN 209 EN 210 (220)EN 249N 265

Histor/oia eaiora ienes

oi ior is 201 201 23 100 111 101 102 Y 105 Y 101 (105) 103 Y 110 101 102 H 101 202 100 H 155 100 101 H 155 210 220 101 212 110 23 H 105

HistoryHY 101 (105)HY 102 (106) HY 203 (205)HY 204 ( 206)

atura ienes

Y 101 102 H 105 H 101 10 101 H 102 10 102 H 105 114115 105 H 106 11611 Y 101 H 125H 101 Y 102 H 253255H 102 (11) 243

EN 101 or 103 or 104EN 102

Fine Arts (FA)Literature (L)L/HU/FAHU/FA

History (HY)HY or SB

Humanities Literaturean Fine Arts ours

Histor/oia eaioraienes ours

Fresman Composition

Computer/ForeignLanguage Hours

2

CS/FLCS/FL

NSatura ienes ours

atematis ours

riting Courses ours

*A 2 course sequence in HY or LIT is required

A H 110 112 11 121 12 (14)

SBSB

BAMA BOUND

Arabic FrenchHebrewItalianLatinPolishSpanishThai

Chinese GermanHindiJapaneseModern GreekPortugueseSwahiliTurkish

FarsiGreekIndonesianKoreanNorwegianRussianSwedishVietnamese

1. All computer-designated courses have a three hour pre-requisite of CS 102. These are non-major computer courses.

2. Two W classes are required for the core. They will be upper level classes typically taken junior/senior year.

Department Description Website

American StudiesAmerican Studies is the organized pursuit of knowledge about the national culture of the United States.

ams.ua.edu

AnthropologyAnthropology is the study of human beings through all times and places.

anthropology.ua.edu

Art and Art HistoryArt and Art History trains students to pursue careers as practicing artists, educators, and professionals in art-related fields. art.ua.edu

Biological SciencesBiological Sciences is devoted to the study of life in areas including ecology, evolution, and systematics; and molecular and cellular biolo-gy.

bsc.ua.edu

ChemistryChemistry is committed to research and instruction in the traditional subfields of chemistry chemistry.ua.edu

Communicative DisordersThe Department of Communicative Disorders examines all aspects of speech.

cd.ua.edu

Criminal JusticeThe Department of Criminal Justice strives to develop and dissem-inate knowledge about crime, criminal justice, deviance, and social organization.

cj.ua.edu

EnglishThe Department of English seeks to cultivate the arts of reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

english.ua.edu

Gender and Race Studies The Department of Gender and Race Studies educates students about local, national, and global issues pertaining to women and communi-ties of color.

as.ua.edu/grs

GeographyThe Department of Geography is committed to discovering and apply-ing knowledge about the natural environment and society.

geography.ua.edu

Geological SciencesThe Department of Geological Sciences is for students interested in pursuing a broad range of geological subfields. geo.ua.edu

HistoryThe Department of History preserves, advances, and disseminates knowledge of humanitys past through teaching, research, and service activities.

history.ua.edu

MathematicsThe Department of Mathematics offers courses in pure, classical applied, numerical mathematics, optimization, statistics, and math education, among other fields.

math.ua.edu

Modern Languages and ClassicsThe Department of Modern Languages and Classics offers major and minor programs in multiple languages.

mlc.ua.edu

MusicThe School of Music offers programs in performance, education, composition, theory, history, therapy, and jazz studies, augmented by performances in multiple genres.

music.ua.edu

New CollegeNew College offers UA students the opportunity to plan their own courses of study, based on their individual interests and aptitudes.

as.ua.edu/nc

PhilosophyThe Department of Philosophy prides itself on questions and answers it poses to its students regarding government, the mind, physical objects, and religion

philosophy.ua.edu

Physics and AstronomyThe Department of Physics and Astronomy is committed to achieving a greater understanding of the laws that govern the universe.

physics.ua.edu

Political ScienceThe Department of Political Science examines political institutions, behavior, and thought.

psc.ua.edu

PsychologyThe Department of Psychology students are devoted to the study of the mind, and the driving forces behind its processes and disorders.

psychology.ua.edu

Religious StudiesThe Department of Religious Studies offers its students the means to a deeper understanding of the texts, myths, rituals, symbols, and institutions of religions around the world

as.ua.edu/rel

Theatre and DanceThe Department of Theatre and Dance helps students to pursue specialized knowledge of the skills and techniques involved in the arts of theatre and dance

theatre.ua.edu

* UA offers the following foreign languages

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FreshmAn Composition (FC)each course is 3 credit hours.english (en) 101: The course that most freshmen take to fulfill half of the FC requirementen 102: Prerequisite is C- or higher in 101en 103: Fulfills in one semester the 6 hour FC requirement Admission is based on composite scores of ACT 28/ SAT 1240 or English ACT 30/ Verbal SAT 720en 104: Special FC course for students in Blount Undergraduate Initiativeen 120: FC course for students who are non-native english-speakersen 121: FC for non-native speakers (pre-requisite is EN 120)

LiterAtUre (L), Fine Arts (FA), AnD hUmAnities (hU)each course is 3 credit hours except when noted.Literature: Any combination of two constitutes asequence. Pre-requisite is completion of freshmancompositionen 205/215: English Literature l. EN 215 is the Honors versionen 206: English Literature llen 207: World Literature len 208: Worl Literature llen 209/219: American Literature l. EN 219 is the Honors versionen 210: American Literature llen 249/AAst 249: African American LiteratureGn 264: German Literature in Translation

Fine ArtsArt history (Arh) 151: Intro to Visual Arts: ArtAppreciationArh 252: A history of art up to the RenaissanceArh 253: A history of art from the Renaissance to Modern PeriodArh 254: Asian ArtFine Arts (FA) 200: Course involves attending campus and community cultural events music (mUs) 121: An introduction to the art of listening to musicnew College (neW) 212: Humanities l Creativity (4hrs)telecommunications & Film (tCF) 112: A history of film and film criticismtheatre (th) 114: An introduction to all aspects of the-atreUniversity honors (Uh) 210: Honors Fine Arts (Note: You must be in the UH program to take this course)

hUmAnities American studies (Ams) 150: Arts and ValuesAms 203: Southern Studies Ams 204: Intro to Western StudiesAms 205: Dirty JobsAms 232: Contemporary America in MusicBlount (BUi) 101: Foundation: OriginsCip 200: Introduction to Global Studies CL 222: Greek Roman MythologyCommunications (Com) 100: Rhetoric and SocietyCom 122: Critical Decision MakingCom 123: Public Speaking (A good pre-law or pre-education course)Com 210: Oral Interpretation of LiteratureGn 260: Holocaust in Film and LiteratureJn 200: Introduction to Journalismphilosophy (phL) 100: Survey of the main topics of philosophy; ethics, truth and knowledgeneW 211: Perspectives in the Humanities (4hrs) neW 215: Perspective on Environmental LiteraturephL 100: Intro to PhilosophyphL 104: Critical ThinkingphL 211: Ancient PhilosophyphL 221: Honors Intro to EthicsphL 223: Medical EthicsphL 230: Political PhilosophyphL 234: Social PhilosophyphL 240: Philosophy and the LawphL 260: Mind and NaturephL 292: Ethicsreligious studies (reL) 100/105: Introduction to world religions. 105 is the Honors version of 100reL 110: Introduction to the Hebrew BiblereL 112: Introduction to the New TestamentreL 224: JudaismWomens studies (Ws) 200: Introduction to WS(NOTE: You must be in the University Honors Program to take the following UH courses)University honors (Uh) 101: First Honors seminar, values and societyUh 155: Freshman Honors Seminar (topics vary)

history (hy), soCiAL AnD BehAviorAL sCienCe (sB) each course is 3 credit hourshistory: HY 101/105 & 102/106 or HY 103/107 & 104/108 constitute a sequencehistory (hy) 101/105: Western Civilization to 1648. HY 105 is the Honors version of HY 102hy 102/106: Western Civilization since 1648. HY 106 is the Honors version of HY 102

Course Planning sheeTen Composition: 101 /102/ 103 (honors) / 104 (Blount) ________________________3 hrs

math: (by placement see Degree Works) _______________________ 3 hrs

Computer science: (everyone starts with Cs 102) ________________________ 3 hrs or Foreign Language: 101/103/placement ________________________ 4 hrs

Fine Arts: ____________________________or ____________________________3 hrs

humanities: ____________________________or ____________________________3 hrs

history: ____________________________or ____________________________3 hrs

social Behavioral: ____________________________or ____________________________3 hrs

natural science: (lecture and lab required) ______________________________ or ___________________________ 4 hrs

electives: As 101/FLC 101/BUi 100/Uh ________________________________ 1 hr or BCe 101/neW 222/Bep 110/Uh ________________________________ 2-3 hrs other ________________________________ 1-3 hrs

major/exploratory Course: __________________________ 3-4 hrs


hy 111: Colonial Latin Americahy 113: Asian Civilization to 1400hy 103/107: American Civilization to 1865. HY 107 is the Honors version of HY 103 hy 104/108: American Civilization since 1865. HY 108 is the Honors version of HY 104

soCiAL AnD BehAviorAL sCienCes:AAst 201: Intro to African American StudiesAnthropology (Ant) 100: Introduction to study of hu-man experience from anthropological perspectiveAnt 102: Introduction to study of contemporary cultures, including language. Ant 103: Great Discoveries in ArchaeologyCJ 100: Intro to Criminal JusticeCom 220: Interpersonal Communicationeconomics (eC) 110: Microeconomics. Has an Honors section. Pre-requisite is MATH 100eC 111: Macroeconomics. Pre-requisite is EC 110 Geography (Gy) 105: World Regional Geography Gy 110: Principles of Human GeographyGy 155: Freshman Seminarhuman Development (hD) 101: Studies developmental stages of humans at different ageshD 155: Freshman Seminarihp 105: Culture and Human Experience (NOTE: You must be in the University Honors Program to take IHP)ihp 155: Freshman Seminar mC 101: Introduction to Mass CommunicationsneW 237: Social Science l: Cooperation and Conflict (In Human Societies) neW 238: Honors and Social Science lpolitical science (psC) 101: Introduction to American Politics, including principles and institutions. psychology (py) 101: Introduction of the basic concepts and concerns of psychologypy 105: Honors version of Psychology 101sociology (soC) 101: Introduction to the scientific study of human social behaviorsoC 202: Analysis of Social Problemsspecial education (spe) 100: Exceptional Lives in Soci-ety sW 210: Family and Child Welfare sW 212: Death, Dying, Berevement

mAthemAtiCs (mA) AnD nAtUrAL sCienCes (ns) mathematics: Students must have credit for MATH above MATH 100. MATH 100, College Algebra, counts toward degree but is not a general education coursemathematics (mAth) 110: Finite Math. Recommended for BA studentsmAth 112: Pre-calculus algebra is the first in a two-course sequence

mAth 113: Pre-calculus trigonometry. Pre-req. is 112 and leads to 125mAth 115: Pre-calculus algebra and trigonometry is a one-course preparation for calculus. mAth 121: Survey of calculus for business majors Pre-req. is MATH 112mAth 125: Calculus l. This course is required for all BS degrees. Some majors require moremAth 126: Calculus llmAth 145: Honors Calculus lmAth 227/247: Calculus lll. MATH 247 is Honors mAth 237: Intro to Linear AlgebramAth 238: Applied Differential Equations

natural sciences: All Natural Sciences are 4 credit hours and include labsAstronomy (Ay) 101/102: Explore the solar systemBiology (Bs) 108: Introduction to cellular biology, evolution diversity (not for major/minor credit)BsC 109: Study of the physiology of living organisms (not for major/minor credit) BsC 114 and 115: Biological Principles l, cell structure and metabolism, evolution geneticsBsC 116 and 117: Biology Principles llBsC 118: Honors version of Biology 114/115Chemistry (Ch) 101: Introduction to chemical princi-ples (Need to be at or beyond MATH 112)Ch 102: General Chemistry llCh 104: Introductory Chemistry, particularly good for nursing and nutririon, (not for major/minor credit)Ch 117: Honors version of Chemistry 101 (should be Calculus-ready) Geology (Geo) 101: Study of the earth and earth processes (No MATH pre-requisite) Geo 102: Study of Earths history and development (No pre-requisite) Geo 104: Hazardous EarthGeo 105: Provides understanding of important Earth resources (No pre-requisite) Geography (Gy) 101: Earth-space relations, latitude, longitude, seasons and climate Gy 102: Human interactions with the physical environ-ment (No pre-requisite)neW 243: Natural Science l physics (ph) 101: Algebra-based physics with MATH 113 or 115 as a pre-requisiteph 102: General Physics ll ph 105: Introductory calculus-based study of classical physics. The pre-requisite is MATH 125, Calculus l ph 106: General Physics with Calculus ll. The pre-requi-site is MATH 126, Calculus ll ph 125: Honors General Physics with Calculus ph 253: Intro Modern Physics ph 255: Modern Physics Lab

ForeiGn LAnGUAGes (FL) or CompUter-DesiGnAteD CoUrses (C) 4-6 hoursForeign LanguagesPlacement: For the study of Russian or Latin, students be-gin with 101 or test into higher level courses. For the study of French, German and Spanish, students with less than two years of high school study begin with 101; students with two years of high school study take 103; and students with more than two years of high school study should take the placement test to determine placement. Testing is done in the Language Lab in BB Comer.

French, German or spanish 103: Accelerated version of intro-ductory FR, GN or SP. Fulfills FL requirement. Also for transfer students who have completed 101 elsewhere. Arabic 101 and 102Chinese 101 and 102: A minor in Chinese is offeredCroatian 101 and 102: Taught as tutorial through Critical Languages. 100 and 200 level courses only Czech 101 and 102: Taught as tutorial through Critical Languages. 100 and 200 level courses onlyDutch 101 and 102: Taught as tutorial through Critical Languages. 100 and 200 level courses onlyFrench 101 and 102: Major and minor offeredGerman 101 and 102: Major and minor offeredGreek 101 and 102: Currently a track in Classics major. Will change in new cataloghebrew 101 and 102: Taught as tutorial through Critical Languages hindi 101 and 102: Taught as tutorial through Critical Languages. 100-level courses onlyindonesian 101 and 102: Taught as tutorial through Critical Languages. 100 and 200-level courses onlyitalian: 101 and 102: A minor in Italian is offeredJapanese 101 and 102: A minor in Japanese is offeredKorean 101 and 102: Taught as tutorial through Critical Languages. 100 and 200-level courses onlyLatin 101 and 102: Currently a track in Classics majornor 101: Elementary Norwegian Languagepolish 101 and 102: Taught as tutorial through Critical Languages. 100-level courses onlyportuguese 101 and 102: Taught as tutorial through Critical Languages. 100 and 200-level courses only russian 101 and 102: Minor is offered

sanskrit 101 and 102: Taught as tutorial through Critical Languages. 100-level courses only spanish 101 and 102: Major and minor are offeredswahili 101 and 102: Taught as tutorial through Criti-cal Languages. 100 and 200-level courses onlyswedish 101 and 102: Taught as tutorial through Crit-ical Languages. 100 and 200-level courses onlythai 101 and 102: Taught as tutorial through Critical

Languages. 100 and 200-level courses onlyturkish 101 and 102: Taught as tutorial through Critical Languages. 100 and 200-level courses only vietnamese 101 and 102: Taught as tutorial through Critical Languages. 100 and 200-level courses only

Computer-designated Courses:All computer-designated classes

require a pre-requisite. The following are not general studies courses:CAt 100: Introductory computer class for pre-education students. 3 credit hoursCs 102: Introductory computer class for students who are not planning to major in computer science 3 credit hoursCs 150/160: Introductory computer class for students who plan to major in computer science or mathematics. 4 credit hoursCBh 101: Accelerated introduction to computer hard-ware and software. 4 credit hours

The most commonly-taken computer courses for A&S students are listed below. Check the listing of all General Education courses for those related to particular disci-plines. CAt 200: Computer Education Applications (for educa-tion students primarily) CAt 250: Computer Education: Curriculum Develop-ment (same as above) CBh 201: Computer Based Honors ProgramComputer science (Cs) 202: Introduction to Infor-mation HighwayCs 205: Web Site DesignCs 285: Microcomputer Applications llstatistics (st) 260: Statistical Data Analysis


Credit by examination and credit for several types of out-of-class experiences are recognized by The Univer-sity of Alabama. Credits can be earned through satis-factory completion of one of the standardized national exams including, but not limited to, Advanced Placement (AP) program, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE), Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES) and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP).

The table below indicates the minimum scored required on each AP exam in order to earn UA course equivalen-cy.

advanCed PlaCemenT (aP)

examination minimum score

UA Course equivalent

Credit Core

Art history 3 Arh 252 3 FAArt history 4 Arh 252 & Arh 253 6 FAArt studio (General or Drawing port-folio)

4 Art 110, Art 130, Art 131, and/or Art 210

Biology 3 BsC 108, & BsC 109 8 nBiology 4 BsC 114, BsC 115,

BsC 116, & BsC 1178 n

Calculus AB 3 mAth 125 4 mACalculus BC 3 mAth 125 & mAth

1268 mA

Chemistry 3 Ch 104 4 nChemistry 4 Ch 101 4 nChemistry 5 Ch 101 & Ch 102 8 nChinese Language& Culture

3 Chi 101 & Chi 102 8 FL/hU

Chinese Language & Culture

4 Chi 101, Chi 102 & Chi 201

11 FL/hU

Chinese Language & Culture

5 Chi 101, Chi 102, Chi 201, & Chi 202

14 FL/hU

Computer science A 4 Cs 150, Cs 160, & Cs 250

5

english Language 3 en 101 3 FCenglish Language 4 en 101 & en 102 6 FCenglish Literature 3 en 101 3 FCenglish Literature 4 en 101 & en 102 6 FCif both english Ap tests are completed

3 en 101 & en 102 6 FC



Credit Core

if both english Ap tests are completed

4 en 101, en 102, & trGs hU

9 FC

environmental sci-ence

3 Geo 105 4 n

european history 3 hy 101 & hy 102 6 hiFrench Language & Culture

3 Fr 103 4 FL/hU

French Language & Culture

4 Fr 103 & Fr 201 7 FL/hU

French Language & Culture

5 Fr 103, Fr 201 & Fr 202

10 FL/hU

German Language & Culture

3 Gn 103 4 FL/hU


4 Gn 103 & 201 7 FL/hU


5 Gn 103, Gn 201, & Gn 202

10 FL/hU

Government & pol-itics

3 psC 203 3

Government & poli-tics U.s.

3 psC 101 3 sB

human Geography 3 Gy 110 3 sBitalian Language & Culture

3 it 101 & it 102 8 FL/hU

italian Language & Culture

4 it 101, it 102 & it 201

11 FL/hU

italian Language & Culture

5 it 101, it 102, it 201, & it 202

14 FL/hU

Japanese Language & Culture

3 JA 101 & JA 102 8 FL/hU


4 JA 101, JA 102 & JA 201

11 FL/hU


5 JA 101, JA 102, JA 201, & JA 202

14 FL/hU

Latin: vergil 3 LA 101 & LA 102 8 FL/hULatin: vergil 4 LA 101, LA 102 &

LA 20111 FL/hU

Latin: vergil 5 LA 101, LA 102, LA 201 & LA 202

14 FL/hU

macroeconomics 4 eC 111 3 sBmicroeconomics 4 eC 110 3 sB

music theory 3 trGs hU 3 hUphysics B 3 ph 101 & ph 102 8 nphysics C: mechan-ics

3 ph 105 4 n

physics C: electrici-ty/magnetics

3 ph 106 4 n

psychology 3 py 101 3 sB

spanish Language 3 sp 103 4 FL/hUspanish Language 4 sp 103 & sp 201 7 FL/hUspanish Language 5 sp 103, sp 201, &

sp 20210 FL/hU

spanish Literature 3 sp 103 4 FL/hUspanish Literature 4 sp 103 & sp 201 7 FL/hU

spanish Literature 5 sp 103, sp 201 & sp 202

10 FL/hU

statistics 3 st 260 3 CU.s. history 3 hy 203 & hy 204 6 hiWorld history 3 trGs hi 6 hi

The University of Alabama awards credit for higher level (HL) examinations ONLY.

For more information on placement scores and cred-its, please consult the online undergraduate catalog at courseleaf.ua.edu/intro-duction/academicpolicies/creditbyexamination.

Credit hours earned by ex-amination and/or out-of-class experiences are not consid-ered University of Alabama institutional coursework, and therefore, may not be applied towards fulfillment of:

The minimum of 50% of the coursework required to earn a bachelors degree at The University of Alabama must be earned at a bachelors degree granting institution (4 year college or university) A minimum of 25% of the coursework required for the degree must be earned at The University of Alabama



Credit Core

Group 1english A1 5 en 101 & en 102 6 FCGroup 2Arabic 5 ArB 101 & ArB 102 8 FL

Chinese 5 Chi 101 & Chi 102 8 FL/hUFrench 5 Fr 101 & Fr 102 8 FL/hUGerman 5 Gn 101 & Gn 102 8 FL/hUGreek 5 Gr 101 & Gr 102 8 FL/hUitalian 5 it 101 & it 102 8 FL/hUJapanese 5 JA 101 & JA 102 8 FL/hULatin 5 LA 101 & LA 102 8 FL/hUportuguese 5 por 101 & por 102 8 FL/hUrussian 5 rUs 101 & rUs 102 8 FL/hU

spanish 5 sp 101 & sp 102 8 FL/hUGroup 3economics 5 eC 110 & eC 111 6 sBGeography 5 Gy 102 4 nhistory: World 5 hy 101 or h 102 3 hihistory: U.s. 5 hy 203 or hy 204 3 hiphilosophy 5 phL 100 3 hUpsychology 5 py 101 3 sBAnthropology 5 Ant 102 3 sBGroup 4

Biology 5 BsC 114, BsC 115BsC 116 & BsC 117

8 n

Chemistry 5 Ch 101 & Ch 102 8 nenvironmental systems

5 Geo 105 4 n

physics 5 ph 105 & ph 106 8 nGroup 5

mathematics 5 mAth 115 & mAth 125

7 mA

Computing studies 5 Cs 150 & Cs 160 3Group 6 5theatre 5 th 114 3 FAvisual Arts 5 Art 110 & Art 210 6

inTernaTional baCCalaureaTe (ib)


Course placementThe College of Arts and Sciences awards credits and places students in courses based on several criteria. First, course credits are awarded based on appropriate scores on standardized national exams such as Advanced Place-ment and International Baccalaureate. Other placement information is as follows:

in englishEN 103 Advanced English Composition is an accelerated freshman composition course that is open to students with ACT composite scores of 28 (or 30 for English) and above or SAT scores of 1250 (or 720 verbal) and above. With a grade of C- or higher at the completion of the course, placement credit is awarded for EN 101 English Composition and the general studies requirement for freshman composition is completed.

in Foreign LanguageThe course level at which students begin their study of a foreign language is determined by several factors. These factors include the following: the number of high school units completed, language placement examination scores, or faculty evaluation for those with native or heritage competency. Placement testing is offered in French, German, Latin, Russian, and Spanish.

Level placement Criteria101 No prior instruction in language, fewer than two high school units in the language instruction more than four years ago, or UA placement test102 UA credit for 101, or except for Spanish, UA placement test103 Two high school units in the language or 101 at another institution201 Credit for 102 or 103 or UA placement test202 Credit for 201 or UA placement test300 Credit for 202 or UA placement testAvailable in French, German, and SpanishWhen Students are placed in French, German, Latin, Spanish and Russian courses numbered 200 or higher, and they successfully complete the course into which they were placed, they can apply to the Department of Modern Languages and Classics to receive credits for some courses that precede the course into which they were placed. Members of the language faculty individually place International stu-dents who possess native competency in a language or United States citizens who are bilingual. These students normally do not receive credit for courses below the 300 level. These students should contact the Department of Modern Languages and Classics before attending summer orientation or before registering for a course in the lan-guage in which they have this competency.

in mathematicsFor those students who do not have credit for any college-level mathematics equivalent to a UA mathematics course, placement is determined by their ACT or SAT score in mathematics. If students are not pleased with their placement based on their ACT or SAT mathematics scores, they may elect to take the UA Math Placement Assess-ment through the Office of Testing Services. The Math Placement Assessment may be taken twice. The first time it can only be taken online. The second time it must be taken at the Testing Center. See www.testing.ua.edu for more information.

in music and DanceAuditions determine placement in specific applied courses. Auditions should occur before freshman orientation and registration.

Freshman/Undecidedschedule - BA or Bs

FLC/Learning Community

Freshman/UndecidedBA onLy

pre-med/health professions schedule for calculus ready

pre-Law schedule pre-med/health professions schedule with mAth 100

En 101/103/104 3hrFLC/AS/BUI 101 1hrFLC/BUI course 3hrMATH 112 3hrPSC 101 3hrCS 102 3hr

16

16

15

GEO 101 4hrMC 101 3hrHY 101 3hrMATH 110 3hrTH 114 3hr

16 15

EN 101/103 3hrMATH 125 4hrBSC 114 3hrBSC 115 1hrCH 101 4hr

16

EN 101/103 3hrSP 101/103 4hrCOM 123 3hrPHL 104 3hrCJ 100 3hr

Sample Schedules(no prior credit)

EN 101/103 3hrMATH 100 3hrBSC 114 3hrBSC 115 1hrPY 3hrHU/FA 3hr

EN 101/103 3hrMATH 112 3hrCS 102 3hrANT 102 3hrMUS 121 3hr

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What is the difference between mAth 110 and mAth 112?MATH 110 is a course that fulfills The University of Alabama MATH requirement for core, but nothing else. MATH 110 is fine for students that know they are pursuing a BA degree and have no intention of changing. If you are undecided about your major, following a pre-health program, or are consider-ing a major in an area that may require more math, the MATH 112 track keeps all doors open.

All courses above the line meet the state mathematics core requirements

Area of interest suggested CourseAfrican American Studies AAST 201American Studies AMS 150 or 203 or 204 or 205 or 232Anthropology ANT 110 or 102 or 103Art ART 100 or 130 or FA 200Art History ARH 151 or 252 or 253Asian Studies REL 220Biological Sciences BSC 114 and 115Business EC 110 or LGS 200 Chemistry CH 101Classics CL 222Communicative Disorders PY 101 or COM 122 or COM 220Communications COM 122 or 123 or MC 101 or TCF 112Computer Science CS 102Criminal Justice CJ 100Environmental Science GEO 101 or 105 or GY 101 Economics EC 110Geography GY 101 or 102 or 105 or 110Geological Sciences GEO 101 or 102History HY 101 or 102 or 203 or 204International Studies ANT 102 or GY 105 or HY 102 or PSC 204Journalism JN 200 or MC 101Marine Science BSC 114 and 115 or CH 101Mathematics BSC 114 and 115 or CH 101Microbiology BSC 114 and 115 or CH 101Music MUS 121Nutrition NHM 101Philosophy PHL 100 or 291 or 292Physics PH 101 or PH 105Political Science PSC 101 or 201 or 202 or 203 or 204Psychology PY 101 or HD 101 or SOC 101 or 202Religious Studies REL 100 or 110 or 112 or 220Restaurant and Hospitality Management RHM 175Social Welfare SW 210Special Education SPE 100Theatre TH 114Women Studies WS 200

If you have an interest in learning about a specific topic, you should consider taking a course in that area. Check out the topics to the left to see if there is some-thing that might interest you. Some courses can also be used to fulfill general education requirements. See Core Checksheet.

math placement introductory Courses

Higher Level MATH

Classes

MATH 125 Calculus 1

MATH 113Precalculus

Trigonometry

MATH 112Precalculus

Algebra

MATH 100Intermediate

Algebra

MATH 005Introductory

Algebra

MATH 121 Calculus & ItsApplications

MATH 115Precalculus

Algebra

MATH 110Finite

Mathematics


registration tips1. Although 12 hours is considered full time status, we recommend 12-16 hours for a first semester freshman, which translates to four to five classes.

2. Most classes are three or four hours. Introductory foreign language and natural science courses are four hours, which includes a lab component.

3. Most classes meet three days a week MWF (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) for 50 minutes or two days a week TR (Tuesday/Thursday) for 75 minutes. Introductory foreign language courses meet everyday. Natural science courses have a lecture which meets two to three days a week plus a lab which meets separately. Students must register for both lecture and lab.

4. History (HY), anthropology (ANT), and speech (COM 123) require students to register for both a lecture and recitation or lab. The recitation is a smaller discussion group that meets once a week for a discussion of the weeks lecture, which usually meets twice a week.

5. Do not try to schedule all your classes on the same days. Try to schedule classes for both MWF and TR to learn which schedule works best for you. Students tell us they are not as productive and tend to waste more time on the days not spent in class.

6. It is ok to schedule back to back classes. Most buildings can be reached during the 10-15 minute break between classes. The exception is a class in the Moody Music Building (like MUS 121) or a MATH course taught in Tutwiler (TW) Math Lab.

7. If you are part of a Freshman Learning Community (FLC) or a Living-Learning Community (Parker-Adams, Blount, Arts, French House, or Spanish House), you may be pre-registered for a few classes. Do NOT drop these classes before talking with an advisor. Withdrawing from these courses may result in your removal from that community.

8. If you end up in a class you feel is too challenging, or if you just misjudged the course content, you may change your schedule during the first week.You may drop the course without it showing up as a W on your transcript during the first week. You may add a different course to your schedule if that class is available. See your college advisor in 200 Clark Hall for assistance.

Connect and engage: A&s student services Center located in 200 Clark Hall, (348-5970/www.as.ua.edu) is the place to go to find out what you need to know about all aspects of your degree requirements and course planning. The Student Services Staff also assist students in accessing other services on campus. If the staff cannot help you, you will be directed to someone who can. Email us directly at [email protected].

Pre-Professional Services Office. The Pre-Professional Services include Pre-Law and all Pre-Health programs. While you cannot major in one of these areas, you should take advantage of the services available to follow one of the programs. The advisors and resources are available to help you become the most competitive applicant possible. The Pre-Professional Services Offices are located in 200 Clark Hall.

Career Center. [email protected]. Sometimes thinking about the professional opportunities in a field will inspire you. The Career Center is located on the 3rd floor of the Ferguson Center (348-5848). The Career Center sponsors various workshops and job fairs throughout the year.

Center for Academic success. www.cas.ua.edu. The Center for Academic Success is used by all UA students and is a source of great help. Check out the videotaped lectures for mathematics. The CAS also has workshops, study sessions before tests, and free tutoring services. The Center for Academic Success is located in 124 Osband Hall (348-5175).

the Writing Center. Located on the 3rd floor of Lloyd Hall (348-5049), the Writing Center provides free assistance to any UA student. The tutors will help with a specific project, going from brainstorming to the finishing touches of the paper, and they will offer assistance for future work. The help is one-on-one. Appointments are strongly encour-aged. For more information visit writingcenter.ua.edu.

student health Center. If you need medical attention, the Student Health Center is very helpful. The Health Cen-ter is located on 5th Avenue East next to the UA Rec Center Tennis Courts. UA Student Health Center, 348-6262.

UA Counseling Center. Your own good health is important to your academic success. Eat, sleep, and get exercise. The Counseling Center is located at 1000 South Lawn Office Building (1101 Jackson Avenue) and provides confiden-tial counseling to students. Student Counseling Center, 348-3863.

housing and residential Communities staff. Your life outside of class can affect your academic performance. If you are having problems with your living arrangements, talk to your RA or your hall director. You may also contact the Housing and Residential Life office at 348-6676.

When classes start. Make it your practice to attend class. Attendance is key to your success. Ask questions. Talk to your teachers. Participate in your classes.Be informed:Use myBama.ua.edu. This is THE source of information for you for University happenings, important dates on the academic calendar, and schedules and courses.

Check your Bama-email every day. If you have an-other email address that you want to keep, arrange for your campus email messages to be forwarded. During your first semester, you get a weekly email from the College to make sure that you are aware of important things. Look at www.as.ua.edu/undergraduates weekly for College news. Go to Get on BoArD DAy and learn how you can get involved.

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degreeworks

22 Degree Works Degree Works 23

DEGREEWORkS

Accessing DegreeWorksDegreeWorks is an academic planning tool designed to help you know at all times how the courses you have taken satisfy graduation requirements. In conjunction with meeting with your advisor, DegreeWorks can help you build an educational plan so that you can graduate in four years. To access DegreeWorks, log into your myBama account, click on the Student tab, and then click on the DegreeWorks banner in the center of the screen.

Before you access DegreeWorks, spend just a few minutes watching the training videos and reading the frequently asked questions to learn all the wonderful features of this online advising assistant. DegreeWorks is a fundamental tool to help you organize your academic courses throughout your time at UA. Become familiar with it early in your academic career.

Worksheet tabWhen you access DegreeWorks, the home page is the Worksheets tab. Immediately you will see pertinent infor-mation about yourself such as your major or program of study indicated on your admission application, the type of degree you are pursuing, the undergraduate catalog you are following, the math course your ACT or SAT scores have placed you in, your classification, credits earned, your overall or higher education GPA and your UA GPA. After you are assigned an advisor, you can also find your advisors name in this area. As a first-semester freshman, the Worksheet may seem a little overwhelming and confusing, but once you have earned credit in some courses and understand some basic terminology, DegreeWorks will make a lot more sense to you.

Legend and sectionsThe legend explains what all the symbols mean. You should become very familiar with these notations. The rest of the Worksheet is divided into various parts. The first part details the number of hours needed/completed for the degree, general education requirements met, major and/or minor requirements needed, GPA requirements needed, upper level requirements needed, ancillary requirements, etc. Then there is a detailed section for each of those requirements. Each section corresponds to the information found in the undergraduate catalog you are following.


General education section The General Education section details the general education or core requirements. This section also allows you to Click For List which will reveal the lists of courses that meet each general education requirement. Some of the categories, such as literature, humanities, and fine arts, are grouped in one list, so look for the L, HU, FA notations. The lines that separate some of these categories can be hard to read, so make sure you notice where the delinea-tions occur between requirements.

DegreeWorks lists every possible way to meet the foreign language or computer requirements. You only need either a computer science com-ponent OR a foreign language component. Similarly, you only need a literature sequence OR a history sequence, not both. DegreeWorks will plug in the first course in the sequence you take, so if you take history before you take literature, you will see a history sequence started, but you can still opt to complete the literature sequence. History requires a true sequence, but literature is a little more flexible. Some majors require foreign language over computer science, and some are more suited for a history sequence or literature sequence, so consult the Un-dergraduate Catalog to see if your major specifies any ancillary require-ments. If you have any questions, consult your college advisor.

major and minor sectionsThe next section you will see on the Worksheet is for the major requirements. You will see the number of hours required for the major, the number of hours required for upper-level (300/400 level) courses, and the GPA require-ment, which is 2.0 for most majors. When a major, like the biology example below, lists specific courses that are required, you can click on these courses and you will see the description, prerequisites, and seats available for enrollment. There is a similar section for the minor appearing further down in the worksheet.

Upper Level Courses sectionThe College of Arts and Sciences requires 36 hours at the upper level, courses numbered in the 300s or 400s. One section in the Worksheet indicates which courses meet this requirement. If you transferred courses designated as 397, either from a U.S. school or an international institution, they will be listed here. Please keep in mind that there is a minimum number of upper level courses that must be completed in the major and minor in residence (on this campus). For most majors, 12 hours in the major and 6 hours in the minor is the minimum, but a few disciplines require more.

elective Courses sectionThere is a section titled Elective Courses or Fall through Courses. Here you will find any courses that have not been categorized into general education, major requirements, minor requirements, ancillary courses, program re-quirements, or upper-level courses. Elective courses work with the specific requirements to allow you to reach 120 hours for graduation. For instance, CS 102 and MATH 100 do not fulfill general education requirements, but they are required as prerequisites in some instances, will appear as electives, and will count as six hours toward gradu-ation.

SBSB

NS

EN 101 or 103 or 104EN 102

History (HY)HY or SB

history/social Behavioralsciences - 12 hours

Freshman Composition

Computer/ForeignLanguage -6 hours2

1

CS/FLCS/FL

natural sciences - 8 hours

mathematics - 3 hours

Writing Courses (w) - 6 hours

3

*A 2 course sequence in HY or LIT is required

MATH 110, 112, 115, 121, 125 (145)

humanities, Literatureand Fine arts-12 hours

Fine Arts (FA)Literature (L)L/HU/FAHU/FA

SBSB


miscellaneous sectionsThe DegreeWorks Worksheet also contains a number of other sections that detail the requirements for other cat-egories. For instance, some majors require ancillary courses. These are courses that must be taken outside of the major but are required to graduate. For example, psychology requires that majors complete eight hours of Natural Science in Biology, chemistry, or physics. Those are not part of the degree, but students cannot graduate with a psychology major without fulfilling that requirement. Students in the Honors College or in one of the health profes-sions such as pre-med will have a section outlining the requirements for those programs as well. There are also sec-tions for courses that are insufficient due to grade, repeated, or transferred that do not count toward the degree.

other FeaturesIn addition to the Worksheet which details how the courses on your transcript fit into your curriculum, Degree-Works has a number of other features, including tabs for Planner, Notes, and GPA Calc (calculations). The What If feature is also an excellent tool if you are exploring options in your major or want to see how far along you have progressed if you change majors or divisions. Viewing the training videos on myBama page can give you specific information about all of these features.

educational plannerPay special attention to the Planner feature. You can use it for mapping a plan to graduate in four years. As soon as you have identified a major, you should spend some time creating a plan. In fact, you can create more than one for different scenarios you are considering. Your advisors can see the plan in DegreeWorks and can review it with you during your advising appointment.

Each time you see your advisor for registration advising, s/he will build a plan typically using the Notes Mode view of the planner. The notes box allows advisors to suggest appropriate alternate courses and include other information such as transfer credit notes, recommendations for summer school, etc. However, if you are a student who prefers to see the big picture, you can design your plan in the Calendar Mode (Dont forget to click the Load button.). The windows can be resized to allow more of the plan to be visible.

Once you have completed and saved your four-year plan, you can check the worksheet to see if there are any re-quirements missing. Click on Check All Terms and then Process New. Everything you planned will be pulled into the worksheet and marked as Plan. This feature is a great tool for long-term planning.

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30 First Year First Year 31

FIRST YEAR

First-year AdvisingThe College of Arts and Sciences provides a First-year Advising Program designed especially for freshman students transitioning from high school to college. You may enter the college as an undesignated major, or pre-major stu-dent who wishes to explore different academic interests. Students who enter as pre-major studies complete general education requirements at the same pace as students who have decided on their major areas. The First-year Ad-vising Program offers academic advising, out-of-class programs and opportunities to study in a number of fields to help you decide about a major field of study. The First-year Advising Program is closely aligned with the Colleges program of Living-Learning and Learning Communities. You can find your advisor in 200 Clark Hall or call(205) 348-5970. You can make an appointment with your advisor using the online appointment link: http://as.ua.edu/appointment.

College Advisor The primary advisor for all first-year students and for students who are undecided about their major. College advisors are located in 200 Clark Hall. The primary advisor for pre-professional students who are undecided on a major. Pre-professional students are those in pre-law, pre-medical, and all other pre-health areas. Clears undecided and pre-professional students for regis-tration each semester. Serves as a secondary advisor for any student who has a specific interest or declared major. Assists with questions about: * credit hours for degree * general education requirements * minor requirements * grade point average (GPA) requirements Helps determine progress towards graduation by complet-ing a preliminary junior degree progress review once a student has reached 70 earned hours. Answers questions regarding transfer credit from other institutions. Provides information about: * course substitution * permits for a student who wants to take more than 18 hours and is academically eligible * academic suspension, bankruptcy, second opportunity * appeal of the cancellation of federal financial aid

major Advisor If a student has a specific major or area of academic interest after the first year at the University, the major advi-sor will be the primary advisor. The student must then meet with the major advisor prior to each semesters regis-tration in order to be cleared to register.

Assists with questions about: o required and elective courses in the major o the sequence in which courses should be taken o optional tracks in the major o requirements for ancillary courses (courses required for the major but not part of the major) o substitution of courses in the major o residency requirements for the major Clears major students for registration Helps a student choose a minor discussing which minors fit well with the major Becomes a students source of information for: o departmental student organizations o internships, shadowing and lecture opportunities o undergraduate research and creative activities o departmental honors programs and scholarships o graduate programs o references for employment and graduate school

pre-professional advisor The health professions advising team works with all students who are interested in pursuing careers in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy and other health profession fields except nursing. Advisors will assist you with academic planning needed to meet admission requirements for professional schools. They will also assist you with preparing for interviews, testing, developing recommendations and submitting application materials. The pre-law team works with students who are interested in law as a career. Advisors will assist you with planning courses and experiences that will best prepare you for law school and help you decide which specific schools are best for you and complete the application process.

Deciding on your major and minor programs of studyThe college expects you to declare your major by the fourth semester of full-time enrollment. You should become familiar with the criteria for acceptance into a particular program. Your advisor can help you identify those crite-ria. You can declare a major and minor by completing the Change of Major/Minor Application online under the Student tab of myBama. Please note that some majors and minors may require auditions, minimum GPA require-ments, class standing, or permission from the department. Specific requirements for each major and minor are included in the program descriptions outlined in the Undergraduate Catalog www.courseleaf.ua.edu.

how often should i meet with my advisor?Your advisor is your lifeline for your first year. You will have to see him or her at least once each semester to have your schedule approved for registration and to have your advising hold lifted, but you should meet with the advisor as often as needed during your first year. Your advisor can help you identify resources, help with transition issues, and answer questions about being a student at UA. You may want help using Degree Works or want to talk about your classes or ways to study better. During the registration advising period, you will want to meet with your advisor in early October for spring registration. For summer school and fall advising, you will want to make an appointment by March to discuss your courses. Your advising syllabus will give you tips on how to get the most from your advis-ing session. Once you have decided on a major and have a major advisor, your advising hold for registration will be lifted by your major advisor or department. Your college advisor or pre-professional advisor will still be available to help you with other concerns besides course registration. You can make an appointment with the advisors at times other than during registration appointment times.

Throughout your college career you will have both a College Advi-sor and Major Advisor. Each will help you with your specific needs as outlined below.


Freshman year Meet with advisor to discuss schedule, general education requirements, plan of study, and to resolve any first semester concerns. Visit the CAS and Writing Center to learn what resources are available. Join or participate in an extracurricular activity. Attend Get-on-Board Day and Majors Fair. Consider becoming an A&S peer advisor or ambassador.

sophomore year Explore major/minor areas of study and career possibilities. Visit the Career Center to learn about careers, interview/rsum services, and other resources. Interview a faculty member about a major. Consider becoming an A&S peer advisor or ambassador. Complete official declaration of major/minor using link on myBama.

Junior year Complete official declaration of major/minor using link on myBama. Meet with your advisor for an academic progress review. Inquire about job shadowing. Use the Career Center resources to write a rsum .

senior year Apply for graduation using link on myBama. Register your rsum with the Career Center and attend a Career Fair. (https://www.myinterfase.com/alabama/employer/home.aspx) Research graduate and professional school possibilities. Visit the Graduate School office in 102 Rose Administration.

A&s stUDent ADvisinG: pre-major health professions pre-lawhoUrs and LoCAtion: monday-Friday 8:00 4:45 200 Clark hallphone: 205.348.5970internet: http://www.as.ua.edu

The Arts and Sciences Student Services Center is dedicated to creating an atmosphere in which students can dis-cover their potential, set and achieve individual goals, explore and plan appropriate academic programs of study, prepare for a major in their chosen discipline, and fulfill graduation requirements for the college.

Advising objectives Understand core and university requirements for major, minor and graduation. Understand the value of core courses as part of the university degree. Develop an educational plan for success using DegreeWorks. Use campus resources to assist in achieving academic and personal success. Explore extracurricular activities to enhance your education and overall college experience.

expectations

What your advisor can do for you: Explain the core curriculum and university policies for academic programs, Assist with course registration, withdrawals, suspension, change of division, and appeals, Assist with exploring major areas of study, Actively listen to questions and concerns, Provide information, support and referral services such as CAS, Writing Center, Counseling Center as needed, Encourage and support academic progress, Maintain confidentiality.

What your advisor expects from you: Schedule appointments with advisor each semester in a timely manner, Come prepared with knowledge of classes to take, questions to ask and topics to discuss, Use Degree Works as an advising resource, Research programs and opportunities in advance, Accept responsibility for your decisions and actions.

importAnt DAtes For the sChooL yeArAugust: First week of classes: Students can still add or drop classes online during this week. Plan on attending Get-on-Board Day to learn about campus organizations.

september: Become acquainted with the Center for Academic Success, the Writing Center, and other academic resources. october: Advising month. Make an individual or group advising appoint-ment to plan courses for spring semester. Check the date for the last day to withdraw from a class, and check the registration schedule for your date to register - www.registrar.ua.edu

november: Online registration. Be sure to register on time for best course selection.

December: Finals and graduation.

January: See your advisor if you need to adjust your schedule or need guidance about your academic progress. Attend Get-on-Board Day.

march: Advising month. Make an appointment with your advisor and begin planning for summer and fall semes-ters. Check the dates for withdrawing from a class and registering for summer and fall classes.

April: Online registration.

may: Finals and graduation. If attending summer school, check start dates.


exploring a majorStudents who are undecided about a major area of study are classified as undecided or PMST (pre-major studies). This may describe students who are completely undecided about a course of study or students who are deciding between one or two majors. Many undecided students are not sure of all the options available to them and want to spend time exploring different majors and colleges. Some undecided students identify themselves as pre-med or pre-law, knowing they want to pursue graduate programs, but do not yet have a major selected for their undergrad-uate degree. Advisors who meet with PMST students will assist them in identifying a variety of resources to help with exploration. Use the core requirements to explore areas that could become a major. The diversity of the core courses allows students to fulfill college requirements while exploring areas of study. Use the What If feature on Degree Works to review all major requirements before making a decision. Meet with counselors in the Career Center to learn about their resources and discuss career interests. Attend events such as the Majors Fair that offer opportunities to meet students and faculty from specific areas of study. Talk to faculty advisors about a major course of study and opportunities to participate in research or internship programs. Use sites such as www.undergraduatemajors.ua.edu to research majors. Visit advisors in other colleges to obtain information about majors outside A&S.

Getting involved at UA Students are encouraged to be engaged in activities both in and out of the classroom. Student organizations range in interests from social, academic, cultural, religious, service, or athletic interests. Get-on-Board Day is a student sponsored event offered each semester that showcases the various clubs and organizations that are active on campus. First-year Experience is an organization for freshmen and transfer students that provides resources and programs that build the foundation for your Capstone experiences. Visit http://fye.ua.edu. Freshman Forum provides leadership development training and civic engagement opportunities. Community Service Center encourages students to make a difference, change the world, and volunteer. Visit their web site for programs and activities (http://volunteer.ua.edu). The Source is another web site that connects students to involvement opportunities (http://the source.ua.edu).

A&S First-Year Program http://as.ua.edu 200 Clark Hall 205-348-5970

Pre-Law Advising http://prelaw.ua.edu 200 Clark Hall 205-348-5970

Pre-Health Advising http://premed.ua.edu 200 Clark Hall 205-348-5970

Business Student Services http://cba.ua.edu 10 Bidgood Hall 205-348-4537

Communications Student Services http://www.cis.ua.edu 297 Reese Phiifer Hall 205-348-5995

Continuing Studies http://continuingstudies.ua.edu 106 Martha Parham Hall 205-348-6331

Distance Education http://bamabydistance.ua.edu 127 Martha Parham Hall 205-348-7642

Education Student Services http://education.ua.edu 104 Carmichael Hall 205-348-6073

Engineering Student Services http://eng.ua.edu 174 Hardaway Hall 205-348-6400

Honors College http://honors.ua.edu 288 Nott Hall 205-348-5500

Human Environmental Science http://www.ches.ua.edu 100 Doster Hall 205-348-6150

College of Nursing http://nursing.ua.edu 1014 College of Nursing 205-348-6639

Social Work Student Services http://socialwork.ua.edu 114 Little Hall 205-348-7027

resourcesThe University of Alabama provides a number of resources to assist you in all areas of growth and development during your four years on this campus. As a UA student, you can take advantage of advising, tutoring, financial assistance, leadership and research opportunities, as well as career planning and exploration. You should become familiar with the websites of each of these offices to learn what each one can do for you.

Academic recordsThe Office of University Registrar is responsible for maintaining your student records. These records include enrollment and grades earned at UA, processing transcripts from other schools, and posting course credit to name a few. If you have any questions regarding your academic record or registration, you should contact the registrars office.

Registrar http://registrar.ua.edu 206 Student Services Building 205-348-2020Order official UA transcript myBama Student tab Online Only 205-348-2020Change Name Must be done in person 206 Student Services Building 205-348-2020Permission to attend other school myBama Student Letter

of TransiencyOnline Only 205-348-2020

Registration Helpline mailto: registrar..ua.edu 206 Student Services Building 205-348-2020

Academic AssistanceThe University of Alabama and the College of Arts and Sciences offer a number of resources to assist students who struggle academically or who just want to hone their skills. The Center for Academic Success (CAS) offers UA students free one-on-one tutoring in most introductory level courses, supplemental instruction sessions, workshops, and study sessions. It also maintains an online library of videotaped lectures in most of the math courses. The motto of CAS is Work smarter, not harder. For students needing assistance with writing skills, the Writing Center provides free one-on-one help for all areas and levels of courses that require writing. If you need help getting start-ed or putting the finishing touches on that writing project, the tutors there can help. Many of the departments such as chemistry and foreign languages also offer supplemental assistance. If you have a need for assistance, ask your instructor what the resources are for that particular subject.

Center for Academic Success http://cas.ua.edu 1st Floor Osband Hall 205-348-5175The Writing Center http://writingcenter.ua.edu 322 Lloyd Hall 205-348-5049

Financial ConcernsIf you have questions about paying or deferring your tuition, or other questions related to your student account, contact the office of Student Receivables. You can also find information regarding cost of attendance on the Student Receivables website. Many students are fortunate enough to receive scholarships. Any questions concerning your scholarship(s) or applications for scholarships should be directed to the Undergraduate Scholarships office. The goal of most students is to get a job after graduation and the sooner the better. The Career Center is an excellent resource for assessing your career interests, writing rsums, participating in job fairs, and learning interviewing skills and techniques. For some, graduation means paying off accumulated student debt. The Student Financial Aid office can provide counseling and information concerning your financial aid and loans and the scholastic progress standard required to receive financial aid.

Bama Installment Plan http://studentreceivables.ua.edu 105 Student Services Building 205-348-5350

Deferring Tuition http://studentreceivables.ua.edu 105 Student Services Building 205-348-5350


Undergraduate Scholarships http://scholarships.ua.edu 203 Student Services Building 205-348-2021

Career Center http://career.ua.edu 330 Ferguson Center 205-348-5848

Student Financial Aid Office http://financialaid.ua.edu 106 Student Services Building 205-348-6756

personal needsNot only does UA care about your academic progress and pursuits, but the number of resources provided for your personal growth and well-being as an individual also demonstrate the commitment the school has to nurturing the whole you.

The Housing and Residential Communities staff is available to assist you with any concerns you may have with liv-ing arrangements. Eating right, sleeping well, exercising regularly, and releasing stress frequently are keys to good physical and mental health. However, if you find yourself in need of assistance for your physical health, the Student Health Center is available for your use. There is also a pharmacy available in the SHC. If you have an after-hours emergency, Druid City Hospital (DCH) is located just across the way on University Blvd. In a life- or limb-threatening emergency, call 911. The Student Health Center also directs the Collegiate Recovery Community for students look-ing for NA or AA meetings in a safe environment.

As with your physical health, your mental health can affect your academic performance. As a new student, you may feel overwhelmed and/or experience bouts of depression at times. If these problems become frequent or severe, do not try to deal with them alone. Seek out the help of a trained professional through the Counseling Center.

Located in close proximity to the Counseling Center is the Womens Resource Center (WRC). There are educational, leadership, mentoring, and research opportunities through the WRC. The WRC also provides advocacy and case management services to victims of sexual assault and relationship violence.

As seen through the enhanced lighting on walkways and parking lots, student safety is a top priority for UA. The goal of the University of Alabama Police Department is to provide a safe and secure environment for all members of the community. University Police provide an array of services that include police patrol, investigations, community services, and police communications. A number of blue emergency phones are strategically placed in case of an emergency. Just pick up the phone and UAPD will answer and know your location.

HRC http://housing.ua.edu Mary Burke Hall East 205-348-6676Student Health Center http://shc.ua.edu University Medical Center 205-348-6262SHC Appointments http://shc.ua.edu University Medical Center 205-348-2778SHC Pharmacy http://shc.ua.edu University Medical Center 205-348-6276Collegiate Recovery Community http://recovery.ua.edu Bryant Drive 205-348-0943UA Counseling Center http://counseling.ua.edu 1101 Jackson Ave. Suite 1000 205-348-3863Womens Resource Center http://wrc.ua.edu 1101 Jackson Ave. Suite 2000 205-348-5040WRC Victim Advocate Available 24/7 Mon-Fri. 7:45-4:45 205-348-5040WRC On Call Victim Advocate Available 24/7 Nights, Weekends, Closures 205-348-5454UA Police Department http://police.ua.edu 1110 Jackson Ave. 205-348-5454Safety Report http://police.ua.edu 1110 Jackson Ave. 205-348-5454UAPD Safety Programs http://police.ua.edu 1110 Jackson Ave. 205-348-8361

help! i think i messed up!

i think i signed up for a class that i am not prepared to take. / this class is not what i thought it was going to be!!A student may drop a course during the one week add/drop period during the first week of classes. Dropping a course before the end of the first week of classes means the course does not show up on your transcript. You can add an additional course if seats are available.

i have tried everything (tutoring, talking to my instructor, extra study time) but i am still failing my class!!A student may withdraw from an individual course until the end of the tenth week of a fall or spring semester, the second week of Interim session, the third week of a five-week summer session, or the fourth week of a 10-week ses-sion. If you are contemplating withdrawing from a course, it is strongly encouraged that you contact your academic advisor before changing your schedule. Also, dropping below full time status may impact insurance [health & auto], financial aid, and scholarships. (Full time status is 12 credit hours for undergraduate students.) A course dropped is indicated on the students permanent academic transcript with a grade of W. The W does not affect a students GPA, but may affect any financial aid or scholarship awards.

i just got my grades and i think i am in trouble! my GpA is below a 2.0 and my status is Academic Warning. What does that mean?Academic warnings are issued to students at the end of a semester when their cumulative University of Alabama GPA falls below a 2.0. The warning is issued to encourage you to improve your academic standing. You will receive an email from your advisor if you are on academic warning asking you to make an appointment for advising. Your advisor will provide you with resources and assist you in making a plan for improvement in your next semester. An academic warnings is not punitive in nature, nor will it affect your ability to register for courses.

I did not do as well as I wanted my first year. My GPA at the end of spring semester is below a 1.5 and my status is academic suspension. What does that mean?Academic suspensions are issued to students at the end of spring semester if they do not meet the mini-mum scholastic progress standard (SPS) level. Freshmen must earn at least a 1.5 by the end of spring semester. (See glossary for more information.) Students who are suspended will be allowed to enroll in summer school at The University of Alabama to improve their academic standing. If you raise your University of Alabama GPA above the minimum SPS level, you will be reinstated automatical-ly and can return to UA for the upcoming semester. If you are unable to attend summer classes at UA to improve your GPA, you will sit out the fall semester but can return for the spring semester. You may appeal your suspension if you feel there are circumstances that led to your poor performance but are now resolved. This petition can be accessed at: http://www.as.ua.edu/home/undergraduates/ac-ademic_advising. You will definitely want to talk to your advisor about an academic plan for the future and additional strategies to get you back on track.

beyond The firsT year

40 Beyond the first year Beyond the first year 41

overview of Career Center services

Cant decide on a major?Meet with a Career Consultant. There may be an interest or personality assessment thats right for you. Some of the ones used are: Strong Interest Inventory, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and eChoices.

need help writing a resume?Pick up a handout in the Sylvester Jones Leadership and Career Resource Center, or find it on the website. A career consultant or peer advisor will be happy to look over your resume and offer feedback. If you still need help getting started, Optimal Resume is a great new tool that helps you know what to include in each section.

Love your major, but dont know what to do with it?The Career Center can help! Look in the Jones Center or online for handouts called, What Can I Do with This Ma-jor? An interactive service like eChoices or CareerBeam may also be helpful. Meeting with a career consultant can help you brainstorm about even more possibilities.

need help preparing for graduate school?We have a whole section of books in the Jones Center about graduate schools. You can meet with a career consultant or read a handout to begin determining if grad school is right for you. If you decide it is, the Career Center can help you know how to choose a program/school, perfect your personal statement, and prepare for inter-views.

Want to find a job or internship?Register with the Career Center to take advantage of CrimsonCareers, our online recruiting system. You can search for opportunities and interact with prospective employers. Also, be sure to take advantage of the career fairs, em-ployer panels, on-campus interviews, and information sessions throughout the year.

need to do employer research?The Career Center help you get the right tools to do so. CareerBeam is a do-it-yourself resource that offers up-to-date information oncompanies, personnel, industries, etc.

Want to practice an interview before the real thing?The Career Center team has four interview specialists who will be glad to do a face-to-face mock interview with you. If youre not ready for a face-to-face practice interview, you may want to utilize Interview Stream, a virtual mock interview system that captures your interview on a webcam. Email the interview to yourself and you can see how you look while youre interviewing.

the University of AlabamaCareer Center330 Ferguson Center(205) 248-5848www.career.ua.edu

research opportunitiesThe Office of Undergraduate Research assists all students in the College of Arts and Sciences to prepare for and participate in undergraduate research. For more information visit http://as.ua.edu/undergraduateresearch/

What is undergraduate research?The Council on Undergraduate Research, a national organization, defines undergraduate research as any inquiry or investigation conducted by an undergraduate student that makes an original, intellectual, or creative contribution to the discipline. This sets a high mark for success. Undergraduates may not attain this goal, but they and their facul-ty mentors work together in a process that improves the students learning and contributes significantly to new understandings of important issues.

is research available to all Arts and sciences students?Yes, the College encourages all students in all majors to engage in research. Their research may take many forms, but the end products are deepened learning, enhanced understanding of their disciplines, and improved ability to communicate. All students should discuss their opportunities for involvement in research as early as possible with their major advisor and with the A&S Office of Undergraduate Research.

When should an undergraduate become involved in research?The sophomore year or early in the junior year is the optimum time to become involved in research. Why? Under-graduate research takes time and builds on coursework and experiences at the University. It is desirable to view it as at least a two-year project during which the student decides on an area of research, connects with a faculty mentor, and moves through several steps in the research process. Transfer students who enroll at the beginning of their junior year are encouraged to seek help immediately if they wish to be involved in research.

Can freshmen become involved in research?During the first year, students can make progress toward defining research interests as they participate in a Fresh-man Learning Community (FLCs), a living-learning community, or take a Freshman Seminar. Most importantly, they are expected to enroll in general education courses in disciplines of interest. All of these courses and experiences introduce students to faculty, to disciplines, and to research questions. The students college-level academic advisor is helpful in directing students to the Office of Undergraduate Research for assistance, and the students major advi-sor can explain research opportunities in the major courses.

how does a student prepare for involvement in research?The most important way is to engage fully with coursework, perform well in courses, and enjoy the opportunities for learning, in and out-of-class, available at the University. In some areas, it is valuable to have experience with relevant computer programs, such as SPSS and UNIX. Get to know faculty members and their research interests. Each Arts and Sciences department has a website that identifies faculty and their research interests. These are excellent resources for interested students. Attend workshops sponsored by the A&S Office of Undergraduate Research, the Career Center, the Writing Center, and the Gorgas Library.

How does a student find a faculty mentor?Students can approach a faculty member to discuss involvement in their research or enrollment in a research course. If students would appreciate some help in finding research opportunities, they are encouraged to fill out the application for undergraduate research position, submit it to the A&S Office of Undergraduate Research and get help in finding a mentor. Here is the link to the application: http://www.as.ua.edu/undergraduateresearch/research-con-nections/how-to-apply/

BEYOND THE FIRST YEAR

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how to Declare major/minor-second major/minorThere are several ways to accomplish declaring a major.1) Listing your desired major on your application to the University of Alabama.2) Once you are a student and have determined what you would like your major to be (if you did not declare at the time of application or wish to change it), you may go to your myBama account and add/change your major and/or minor.3) Some majors, New College and Communicative Disorders for example, may require you to visit a departmental advisor in order to add the major.4) Adding a second major will need to be added by an advisor.

steps to Graduation1) Determine your major and minor, and consult with your departmental advisors. 2) Declare your major/minor online through myBama.3) Review your degree audit with your college advisor. 4) Make appointments with your advisors in your major and minor departments. 5) Develop an academic plan for your junior and senior years on DegreeWorks and confirm with your advisors the courses you need to take. 6) Keep in close touch with your advisors about all changes that may occur in your plan.7) During your next to last semester, get a copy of your transcript, and discuss it with your advisor. This is a good time to do all those things you have been thinking about: academic bankruptcy; transfer any courses that you have taken at other schools; and clear any incomplete grades you may have. Get your transcript in good shape, as if you were applying for your first real job or for graduate school. 8) Apply for graduation online during your next to last semester. 9) You will receive an e-mail concerning your application. Review the e-mail information and, if necessary, discuss its content with one of the colleges registrars.

Graduation requirementsIt is very important for you to be familiar with the Universitys online Academic Catalog, especially the sections on Student Records and Academic Policies, and the College of Arts and Sciences and with Degree Works. The following is a summary of important requirements. 1) Hours: You are expected to complete a minimum of 120 hours. Some majors and programs may require more than 120 hours. You are expected to complete the requirements for general education, for a major, for a minor (if required), and other coursework to achieve the minimum hours required for degree. 2) Grade Point Average: In order to receive your degree, you must have a 2.0 GPA in all UA course work and a 2.0 GPA in your total number of higher education courses. You must also have earned a 2.0 GPA in your major(s), and a 2.0 in your minor(s). Your grade point average is computed by dividing your earned quality points by the hours you have attempted (quality hours).3) Distribution: You must have 90 semester hours of coursework in the disciplines that compose the College of Arts and Sciences. Students in degree programs requiring a minimum of 120 hours may count no more than 42 hours in a single discipline toward the degree. Some exceptions may be made for certain double majors.4) Upper-level courses: You must complete at least 36 hours of 300/400 level courses. The 36-hour total must include at least 12 hours in each major and at least 6 hours in each minor in residence on this campus. 5) Activity Credits: You may count no more than 4 hours of activity courses toward the completion of your degree. Activity courses include lower-division Military Science (MIL) or Air Force Studies (AFS); recreation KIN, coaching (HCA) courses; orientation, study skills, leadership, and career development courses ( AS 101, AS 102, BCE 101, GBA 145, GES 100, GES 131, GS 100, HES 100, NUR 102, NUR 104, UA 101, GS 111, NEW 111, NEW 222, AHE 450, BCE 210, HES 275, HES 250, NEW 201, NEW 202) 6) Student must earn at least 30 semester hours, including 9 of the last 18, while enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences on this campus.

7) Writing (W) courses are specially designated, upper division courses that you take during your junior and senior years. The University requires that these courses be taken on this campus to be used to fulfill the W requirement. 8) You can have more than one major and one minor. The College suggests that you declare or be accepted into your major and minor as soon as possible. Students are urged to declare majors in science, mathematics, music, and art as soon as possible after first enrollment. Some departments (criminal justice, new college and communica-tive disorders) have restrictions on admission to the major, but most do not. The process for declaring a major and minor is easy. This can be completed on MyBama under the student tab. 9) Students must submit an application for degree online the semester before they plan to graduate. See your advi-sor for more information.

Graduate school planningFor some students and alumni, pursuing graduate school is an integral part of career development and reaching ca-reer goals. Graduate school is a huge investment of your time and money. The key is to know what you want to get out of your education before you make the investment. To consider if graduate school is for you, you need to ap-proach it from two directions. First, you have to look inward and analyze your personal strengths, weaknesses, sit-uations, and goals. Second, you need to research to find graduate programs that suit you and will help you achieve your goals. The Career Center can help you know what questions to ask yourself and how to assess whether grad-uate school is right for you at the time. If so, the Career Center can also help you as you prepare your resume and personal statement, among other things. Please visit The University of Alabama Graduate website to get started right away. However, we do advise you to meet with a Career Consultant to discuss your options in greater detail.

is Graduate school for me?Making the decision to attend graduate school is a very involved process. It is important to clearly identify your goals, interests, values, resources, and reasons for applying to graduate school. Meeting with a career consultant can be very helpful with the process of assessing yourself before beginning the graduate school application process. Beginning the process with a solid understanding of yourself, your goals, and your options is a vital first step to a successful endeavor. It is also vital for you to research your areas of interest, kinds of programs, and other topics to help familiarize yourself with different options and build your knowledge base.

Choosing a school Consult Petersons Guide to Graduate Study. Browse the Career Centers handouts on Graduate School. Meet with a career consultant to discuss your options. Consult resources such as Gourman Report. It is a rating of graduate and professional program in Amercan and International Universities. It is available in the Sylvester Jones Center.

Consider the following: Culture and quality of the program Is it research or application/teaching centered? Are faculty members active in their fields? Is the program stable or in transition? Is there collegiality and good relationships among the faculty? Is there opportunity for students to get involved with the faculty in grant or other activities? Is there evidence of good communication with students? Is the program accredited? If so, ask to see a copy of the accreditation review. Is the program ranked? Talk with students about their perception of the quality of the program.

Pre-Professional advising

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the University of Alabama pre-LAW programthe University of Alabama200 Clark hallphone: (205)348-7007 http://prelaw.ua.edu

The Pre-Law Advising Program in the College of Arts & Sciences provides students with assistance in their prepa-ration for admission to, and success in and after, law school. Some of the resources provided include: selecting courses and degree programs, AS pre-law courses, free practice LSATs, law school resources, a Freshman Learning Community for incoming freshman, and work with the Pre-Law Student Association. These resources, along with others, will give students the best possible academic preparation for the study of law and provide them with infor-mation concerning legal education and the legal profession.

how does the pre-Law program work? Pre-Law is more than just academic preparation. The program is designed to help students decide whether law school is the right choice for them.

Academic Advisors will assist students with course selection to best optimize the individual students interest in the law combined with courses which assist students to develop the skills necessary to succeed in law school and in the eventual practice of law.

Students can utilize the Pre-Law Program resources to learn about different law schools, areas of law study, trends in employment and matriculation, and internship opportunities. Pre-Law Advisors assist students by reviewing personal statements, addenda, resumes, and all other portions of the law school application packet. The Pre-Law Program also administers free practice Law School Admissions Tests (LSATs) timed for students to use in preparation for the required examination.

The Pre-Law Program sponsors an annual Law School Fair each January, attended by law schools from all over the United States. The Law School F

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