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CODO Information Online Change of Degree Objective
For Students Starting Fall 2013 or Later
Academic Advising OfficeBRNG Room 1114
College of Liberal Arts
Purpose of This Presentation
Introduction to College of Liberal Arts
Develop Understanding of Liberal Arts Graduation Requirements
Be aware of key Liberal Arts policies and procedures
Become familiar with Liberal Arts resources
Following this presentation you will be required to complete a quiz on this information.
Steps to Being a Successful Liberal Arts Student
Step 1: Be Proactive
Explore Liberal Arts
Check your Purdue email daily
Monitor myPurdue accounts
Be aware of Purdue policies and procedures
Consult with your Advisor with any questions or concerns you have about your academic career
Step 2: Plan Ahead
Visualize your professional future
Complete 4 year planner on mypurdueplan.purdue.edu
Participate actively in internship and career-building opportunities
Step 3: Know Your Plan of Study Review plan(s) of study that you are interested in with your
advisor (list of Liberal Arts plans of study)
Some majors may require more than two years to complete coursework due to pre-requisites or sequences of courses, examples are: Pre- Com, Pre- Econ, Teaching and Language majors
Art and Design majors need four years from the start of the program for completion
See an advisor prior to CODO process if you have questions about the time required for completion
Types of Majors
Major (33 – 45 credit hours) Professional Program (75 credit hours) Teaching Majors (Check plan of study)
Minors
Optional with most majors Wide Variety – Can be a Liberal Arts
minor or minor outside of Liberal Arts – See Liberal Arts website
Minors range from 12 to 19 credit hours
Important Information About Major and Minor
Requirements 75% of Major requirements must be completed at Purdue
West Lafayette
50% of Minor requirements must be completed at Purdue West Lafayette
Individual programs may be more restrictive
Step 4: Learn About Liberal Arts Graduation Requirements
Learn how Core, Major, Minor and elective courses fit your degree program
Understand your graduation requirements
CLA Graduation Requirements
Complete all Major requirements
Complete all Liberal Arts Core requirements
Complete all University Core Requirements
Complete minimum of 120 Credit Hours
Complete 32 Credit Hours at 30000 level or higher at Purdue
Achieve minimum of 2.0 Cumulative GPA
How Does It All Add Up?
University Core Requirements Liberal Arts Core Requirements Major + Electives/Minor requirements _____________________________120 credit hours
CLA Core Each category of the
Liberal Arts core must be completed in addition to your major requirements
Choose from any of the courses listed for each category
Courses Listed in Bold print will also complete areas of the University Core
Look for courses that complete both CLA and University Core requirements
CLA Core RequirementsWritten and Oral Communication
ENGL 10600 - First Year Composition* or ENGL 10800 -Accelerated First Year
Composition
and
COM 11400 -Fundamentals of Speech* Communication
*Passing both ENGL 106 and COM 114 will complete Information Literacy. Oral Communication and Written Communication for Univ. Core
Core RequirementsOther Languages
American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew, Modern Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
10100, 10200, 20100, 20200
Students must demonstrate proficiency through 20200 (fourth semester level) of a language subject
Core RequirementsMathematics
One of the following courses:
MA 15300*
MA 15400*
Or any higher level math than those listed above
* Also completes Quantitative Reasoning for Univ. Core
Core RequirementsStatistics
One of the following courses:
STAT 11300*
STAT 30100
ECON 36000, POL 30000, PSY 20100, or SOC 38200
* Also completes Science Technology and Society for Univ. Core
Additional CLA Core Areas
Classes are available in these areas to complete Science, Behavioral Social Science, and Humanities areas for Univ. Core
Western Heritage (3cr) United States Tradition (3cr) Aesthetic Awareness (3cr) Gender Issues (3cr) Social Ethics (3cr) Individual and Society (3cr) Global Perspective (3cr) Natural Sciences (6cr)*
*At least 3cr must have a lab component
Key Liberal Arts Policies
The following slides will provide information on some key points students CODO’ing into a Liberal Arts major will want to be aware of
Replacing Grades
You may repeat courses to replace the previous grade and credit in your GPA (course must be repeated at a Purdue campus)
The most recent grade in a course is used in the calculation of the GPA
This holds true even if grade is lower the second time you take the course
You may take a course a maximum of 3 times before grade can no longer be replaced
Band/GS/ and Military Science
Credits Maximum of 8 credits of BAND may be used
toward graduation
Maximum of 4 credits of GS courses may be used towards graduation
Maximum of 20 credits of Military Science (any branch of service ROTC) may be used towards graduation
Step 4: Know Your Resources
Develop a working relationship with your Academic Advisor Take advantage of tutoring and supplemental instruction Learn about the various General Studies courses at Purdue
■Honors Program Continuing Students:
Need 3.0 gpa
8 Honors courses – B or better ( 24 hours)
Graduate with 3.3/4.0 gpa
Liberal Arts Honors Web Site
Excellent Experience
Faculty- Student Contact
Those with 3.0 gpa can take Honors Courses
Honors Only courses and Honors Contract Courses
Career Development
GS 415 – Senior Job Search Seminar
GS 315 – Internship Development Strategies
Electronic Newsletter
Career Development Web Site
Advance Yourself – graduate/professional schools and seminars
Free Resume Reviews – Peer Partners BRNG 1114
Liberal Arts Career Week
Study Abroad
Departmental Study Abroad Programs
Exchange Programs
Co-sponsored Programs
Study Abroad Web Site
Summer Internship Programs
Financial Aid Available
Gain Personal Enrichment
Sharpen Language Skills
Diversity Resources
D.R.I.V.E.N.
Special Events
Online Digest
Diversity Initiatives Web Site
Registration
Contact will be made via Purdue Email Account
Must meet each semester with your Advisor: Schedule an appointment at BRNG 1114
Your Registration PIN changes each semester
Know your “Time Ticket” in MyPurdue: Academic Tab Registration Tools Registration Status
CODO Documents You should have two copies of your Change of Degree Objective
form. One for CLA and one is returned to the Registrar
CODO papers must be signed by yourself and an Advisor from your previous school prior to arrival
You should have your intended major(s) plan of study with completed courses marked with a grade
You should have your CLA Core sheet with completed courses marked and grade
After completing the following quiz, bring above documents to the CLA Advising Office in BNRG 1114 to be signed into the College of Liberal Arts
Ready to CODO to Liberal Arts?
Please review any areas of the presentation that are unclear
After you have completed the following quiz, there will be a certificate of completion that you will deliver to BRNG 1114 where you can then be signed into the College of Liberal Arts
Click HERE to begin the quiz