www.advising.ufl.edu - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The University of Florida is committed to quality academic advising for all students. The academic advising mission is to assist students in the attainment of their educational goals.
University Responsibilities: The faculty, admin-
istration and staff share a responsibility to provide accurate information
and effective advice. The Office of the Provost is responsible for providing
students, faculty and other advising staff with accurate information in
the catalog, schedule of courses and other publications.
The Academic Advising Center is responsible for acting as an information and referral center to provide faculty advisers and students with timely and accurate information on university-wide requirements, policies, procedures and referrals to appropriate services.
College/School and Department Responsibilities: The dean of each college or school ultimately is responsible for ensuring that academic advice is available and accessible to all students within the college or school.
Student Responsibilities: Students ultimately are responsible for knowing and fulfilling all university, college and major requirements for graduation.
UF has implemented Universal Tracking to provide each student with a detailed plan for graduation. The tracking audit includes information on what the student has already accomplished academically and what the student needs to accomplish to graduate.
Each fall and spring semester a student
receives an updated tracking report on progress toward the degree.
This tracking audit identifies the courses and requirements that should
be completed each semester.
A student's academic classification reflects the college from which the student intends to graduate. Early affiliation with a college enables the university to provide the best academic advising possible from the college offering the major. Universal tracking also provides information to help students select a different college if there is continued academic difficulty meeting the requirements for the major.
If the tracking audit indicates difficulty staying on-track or meeting the requirements for the major, the college will require an appointment with an academic adviser. The university's goal is to help students get back on-track for their major or to help them to change the major.
Universal tracking is designed to ensure that each student graduates from the university in as effective and efficient a manner as possible. Universal tracking identifies all the required courses for any major so that students know in advance the courses to take each term and so the university can arrange to have seats available in all critical tracking courses.
The universal tracking system is available on-line at www.isis.ufl.edu. This feature allows students to match their academic records to the degree requirements of other majors so that they can consider other degree options and determine what courses they would have to take if they changed majors.
Credit by Examination and Course Placement (AP, IB, CLEP Exams)
A student may participate in several credit by examination programs to earn credit toward a degree. Credit received from one exam program may not be duplicated by another. A maximum of 30 semester hours may be granted by combining AP, IB and CLEP credit. Students beginning in the fall or spring term must have taken the exams and have their scores reported to the university before enrolling or, at the latest, prior to the end of the first term of enrollment; students who begin in the summer must have taken the exam(s) and had them reported prior to the end of their first fall term.
Advanced Placement Program
A student entering the university offers an examination score as evidence of completion of a college-level course taken in high school. If the results of the examination meet the requirements listed in the charts below, the student will receive university credit. The courses listed below indicate the approximate UF course equivalencies that will appear on the student's UF transcript. AP credit will appear on the student's permanent record.
Credit (AP or IB) will be awarded only once for the same subject. UF credit awarded for dual enrollment courses takes precedence over AP or IB credit. If AP or IB credit is the issue, the exam yielding the most credit will be awarded.
AP credit counts toward completion of the general education (gen ed) requirement only if the UF course identified on the equivalents chart awards gen ed credit.
AP English, history, art history, government and politics, music theory
and psychology
count as 6000 words toward Gordon Rule
communication.
AP mathematics, statistics and computer science count toward Gordon Rule computation.
AP French, Spanish, German and Latin fulfill part or all of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences language requirement.
Students who will continue their study of biology, chemistry, math and physics should consult an academic adviser for placement.
Accelerated Programs
Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degrees
UF has developed a program for undergraduates that allows those who qualify academically to obtain both a bachelor's and master's degree. This combined degree program allows students to double-count graduate courses toward both an undergraduate and graduate degree, thus reducing the time it takes to get both degrees. Qualified students should consult their department adviser to determine whether the department offers combined degree programs and whether they qualify.
Most combined degree programs allow 12-15 hours of graduate course work (generally) to apply toward the undergraduate degree. Here are some advantages of this degree program:
Florida PrePaid College Tuition Program participants will receive funding for the first 120 credit hours. The program will fund graduate courses taken toward the undergraduate degree at the undergraduate level.
Combined degree programs allow students to get a head start on their graduate education by taking graduate courses throughout the junior and senior undergraduate years. Financial aid may be available to assist with the graduate degree portion of the program.
The Graduate Catalog can provide more information as well as
a complete listing of combined degree program offerings. Other programs
are being developed; refer to department web sites for new offerings.
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Advanced Placement Scores for Placement into UF Courses AP Test and Scores UF Course in Which to Register _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ English Language 1,2 ENC 1101 and Composition 3 General education composition requirement is complete. You may enroll in ENC 1102 or 1145, ENG 1131, CRW 1101 or 1301, or any 2000-level English department course. Students earning a 1, 2 or 3 and entering under catalog years before 1996 must check the appropriate catalog for information about their general education composition requirement. 4, 5 General education composition requirement is complete. You may enroll in ENC 1145, ENG 1131, CRW 1101 or 1301, or any 2000-level English department course. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ English Literature 1, 2 ENC 1101 and Composition 3 General education composition requirement is complete or a portion of the nine hours in humanities is fulfilled. You may enroll in ENC 1102 or 1145, ENG 1131, CRW 1101 or 1301, or any 2000-level English department course (except AML 2070). Students earning a 1, 2 or 3 and entering under catalog years before 1996 must check the appropriate catalog for information about their general education composition requirement. 4, 5 General education composition requirement is complete and a portion of the nine hours in humanities is fulfilled. You may enroll in ENC 1145, ENG 1131, CRW 1101 or 1301, or any 2000-level English course. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Chemistry 1 CHM 2040 2 CHM 2040 3 CHM 2045 recommended; CHM 2041 permitted. 4, 5 CHM 2046 and 2046L or CHM 2047 and 2047L. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Math Calculus AB or BC 1, 2 MAC 1147 or 2311 (MAC 2311 requires a valid SAT II math level II-C score or a C or better in MAC 1147). Calculus AB 3 MAC 2311 or 3512 (check with your academic adviser before registering for MAC 2311). Calculus AB 4, 5 MAC 2312 or 3512 Calculus BC 3 MAC 2312 or 3512 Calculus BC 4, 5 MAC 2313 French Language 1 FRE 1131 (When passed, completes the LAS language requirement.) or Literature 2 Take the SAT II to demonstrate completion of LAS language requirement or enroll in both FRE 2200 and 2240 concurrently. 3 LAS language requirement complete; to continue, enroll in both FRE 2201 and 2241 concurrently. 4 LAS language requirement complete; to continue, enroll in both FRE 2201 and 2241 concurrently. 5 LAS language requirement complete; for 3000-level courses, contact the undergraduate coordinator for French in 170 Dauer (392-2017). German Language 1 GER 1120 2 GER 1122 3, 4, 5 LAS language requirement complete. For placement in 2000 or 3000-level courses, contact the Germanic & Slavic Studies office in 263 Dauer (392-2101). Latin: Vergil 1 LAT 1121 or 1122 2 LNW 2321 or 2630 3, 4, 5 LAS language requirement complete; can enroll in LNW 2630 (but NOT LNW 2321) or a 3000-level course. Latin Literature 1 LAT 1121 or 1122 2 LNW 2321 or 2630 3, 4, 5 LAS language requirement complete; can enroll in LNW 2321 (but NOT LNW 2630) or a 3000-level course. Spanish Language Students with four years of high school Spanish (grades 9-12) cannot take SPN 1115, 1130 or 1131, regardless of AP or IB exam or Literature scores; must pass SPN 1116 to satisfy LAS language requirement. 1 SPN 1115 2 Does not satisfy LAS language requirement. Students with fewer than four years of high school Spanish can complete the language requirement by passing SPN 1131. Students with four years of Spanish can complete the language requirement by passing SPN 1116 or scoring 430-560 on the SAT II. 3 LAS language requirement complete; can enroll in SPN 2201. 4, 5 LAS language requirement complete. Contact the undergraduate coordinator for Spanish in 170 Dauer (392-2017) for placement into 3000-level courses.
Students receiving the IB diploma will
receive up to 30 semester hours of credit for scores of 4 or higher
on both higher level and
standard level examinations. Students who do not receive the IB diploma will receive credit for scores of 5 or higher on higher level examinations only.
IB Computing Studies, English A1 or A2, History, History of Americas, History of Europe, Mathematics, Math Studies, Math Methods and Advanced Math count toward the Gordon Rule requirement.
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| Advanced Math2 | MAC 2311 | MAC 2311, 2312 | MAC 2311, 2312 | MAC 2311, 2312 | |
| Art/Design* | ART 2305C | ART 2305C, 0301 | ART 2305C, 0301 | ART 2305C, 0301 | |
| Biology | BSC 2005 | BSC 2005, 2006, 2005L | BSC 2006, 2010, 2010L | BSC 2006, 2010, 2010L | |
| Business | GEB 0301 | GEB 0301* | GEB 0301* | GEB 0301* | |
| Chemistry | CHM 2040, 2045L | CHM 2040, 2041, 2045L | CHM 2040, 2041, 2045L | CHM 2040, 2041, 2045L | |
| Classical Latin | LNW 2321 | LNW 2321, 3644 | LNW 2321, 3644 | LNW 2321, 3380 | |
| Computer Science* 2 | CIS 3020 | CIS 3020, 0301 | CIS 3020, 0301 | CIS 3020, 0301 | |
| Economics* | ECO 2023 | ECO 2023, 0301 | ECO 2023, 0301 | ECO 2023, 0301 | |
| English A11 | ENC 1101 | ENC 1101, 1102 | ENC 1101, 1102 | ENC 1101, 1102 | |
| English A21 | ENC 1101 | ENC 1101, 1102 | ENC 1101, 1102 | ENC 1101, 1102 | |
| Environmental Systems* | EES 3000 | EES 3000, 0301 | EES 3000, 0301 | EES 3000, 0301 | |
| French B | FRE 2200 | FRE 2200, 2240, 0301* | FRE 2200, 2240, 2201 | FRE 2200, 2240, 2201 | |
| Geography* | GEO 1010 | GEO 1010, 0301 | GEO 1010, 0301 | GEO 1010, 0301 | |
| German B | GER 2200 | GER 2200, 2240 | GER 2200, 2240 | GER 2200, 2240 | |
| History* 1 | WOH 3220 | WOH 3220, HIS 0301 | WOH 3220, HIS 0301 | WOH 3220, HIS 0301 | |
| History of Americas1 | AMH 2020 | AMH 2010, 2020 | AMH 2010, 2020 | AMH 2010, 2020 | |
| History of Europe1 | EUH 2002 | EUH 2001, 2002 | EUH 2001, 2002 | EUH 2001, EUH 2002 | |
| Info Tech in a Global Society | CGS 3063 | CGS 3063, 0301 | CGS 3063, 0301 | CGS 3063, 0301 | |
| Math Methods2 | MAC 2233 | MAC 1140, 2233 | MAC 1140, 2233 | MAC 1140, 2233 | |
| Math Studies* 2 | MAC 1140 | MAC 1140, 0301 | MAC 1140, 0301 | MAC 1140, 0301 | |
| Mathematics2 | MAC 2233 | MAC 1140, 2233 | MAC 1140, 2233 | MAC 1140, 2233 | |
| Music | MUL 2010 | MUS 0301*, MUT 1001,
MUL 2010 |
MUS 0301*, MUT 1001,
MUL 2010 |
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| Philosophy* | PHI 2015 | PHI 2015, PHI 0301 | PHI 2015, PHI 0301 | PHI 2015, PHI 0301 | |
| Physics | PHY 2004 | PHY 2004, 2005 | PHY 2005, 2053 | PHY 2005, 2053, 2053L | |
| Psychology* | PSY 2013 | PSY 2013, PSY 0301 | PSY 2013, PSY 0301 | PSY 2013, PSY 0301 | |
| Russian | RUS 2200 | RUS 2200, RUS 3240 | RUS 2200,RUS 3240 | RUS 2200, RUS 3240 | |
| Social Anthropology* | ANT 2410 | ANT 2410, ANT 0301 | ANT 2410, ANT 0301 | ANT 2410, ANT 0301 | |
| Spanish B | SPN 2200 | SPN 2200, 2201 | SPN 2200, 2201 | SPN 2200, 2201 | |
| Theater Arts | THE 2000 | THE 2000, TPP 2100 | THE 2000, TPP 2100 | THE 2000, TPP 2100 | |
| All 0301 courses are three semester
hours except GEB 0301* receives six hours of credit and MUS 0301* and
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English A1 4 General education composition requirement is complete;
may take ENC 1102 or 1145, ENG 1131, CRW 1101 or 1301,
or any 2000-level English department course except those courses with
a prerequisite. Students who entered under a
prior catalog year before 1996, must consult the appropriate catalog concerning their general education
composition requirement.
5, 6, 7 General education composition requirement is complete; may take ENC 1145, ENG 1131, CRW 1101 or 1301; or any
2000-level English department course except those courses with a prerequisite.
Chemistry 4 CHM 2041 or 2045
5, 6, 7 CHM 2046, 2046L or CHM 2047, 2047L
Advanced Mathematics 4 MAC 2311, 2312 or 3512 (Check with your adviser before registering for MAC 2311 or 3512.)
5, 6, 7 MAC 2312 or 2313 (Check with your adviser before registering for MAC 2312.)
French B 1, 2 FRE 1131 (When passed, completes the LAS language requirement.)
6, 7 LAS language requirement is complete; contact the undergraduate
coordinator for French in 170 Dauer (392-2017) for
placement into 3000-level courses.
German B 4 LAS language requirement is complete; may take GER 2200 (contact the department first).
5, 6, 7 LAS language requirement is complete; contact the department for placement.
Latin, Classical 4 LAS language requirement is complete; may take LNW 2321 (contact the department first).
5, 6 LAS language requirement is complete; contact Classics Department office.
7 LAS language requirement is complete; contact Classics Department office.
Spanish B 3 Does not satisfy LAS language requirement. Students with fewer than four years of high school Spanish can complete
the language requirement by passing SPN 1131. Students with four years of high school Spanish can complete the
language requirement when they pass SPN 1116 or score 430-560 on the SAT II.
4 LAS language requirement is complete; may enroll in SPN 2201.
Students may receive as many as 30 semester hours credit. CLEP examination scores must meet the minimums established by the State University System. CLEP testing is available on campus periodically and is administered by the Office of Instructional Resources.
The university awards credit for CLEP examinations based on the following scaled scores:
Minimum Maximum
CLEP Score Semester
General Required for Hours
Examination Credit Credit
English Comp.
with Essay Scale Score 500 6
Social Sciences Scale Score 490 6
Natural Sciences Scale Score 490
Biology 3
Physical Sciences 3
Humanities Scale Score 490 6
Mathematics Scale Score 500 6
NOTE: CLEP credit may not be used to fulfill the general education requirements.
Students who score a minimum 490 or higher on the natural sciences examination
will receive three semester hours of credit in both biological and physical
science.
Students should consider seriously their decision about taking the CLEP general examination in English. Experience has shown that those who score below the 75th percentile are often handicapped because they have not had college courses in composition. However, those students who do decide to take the CLEP English examination are required to take the essay option so that their scores will be based in part on a writing sample.
CLEP Subject Area Examinations: If English subject examinations (Freshman English or College Composition) are taken, the essay option must also be taken. A minimum score ensures that the essay portion of the exam is eligible for review by UF evaluators. This score in itself does not guarantee that credit will be awarded; favorable review must be received on the essay. A minimum score of 51 is required for College Composition and for Freshman English. The maximum credit allowed, if the minimum score is achieved and the essay is acceptable, is six semester hours.
Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences can use CLEP Spanish,
French and German examinations to exempt the college language requirement.
Department Examinations: Departments may grant credit to students who perform well on departmental subject examinations. For specific information, contact the relevant department.
SAT II scores are used for placement in English composition, calculus, chemistry, Spanish, French, German and Latin. Before registering for any composition course except ENC 1101, all freshmen must present an SAT II writing test score or appropriate AP or IB scores. Freshmen with SAT verbal scores of 650 or above or ACT verbal scores of 29 or above should take ENC 1102 or a more advanced English Department writing or literature course.
Students must submit SAT II scores if they plan to enroll in chemistry (CHM 2045 or 2047), calculus, French, German, Latin or Spanish (with prior study in these languages). Students may substitute AP/IB credit for any SAT II examinations. Consult the Admissions SAT II section.
Superior results allow students to enter advanced courses at the beginning
of their college careers, to fulfill some requirements by examination rather
than by course work, and in some instances to earn credit toward the degree.
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SAT II subject test scores are required for placement into certain UF courses. Locate your test score(s) below to determine what UF course to take:
UF Course in
SAT II Score Which to Register Additional Information
Writing
580 & below ENC 1101 Test not required for enrollment in ENC 1101.
590 & above ENC 1102 or 1145 Or you may enroll in ENG 1131, CRW 1101 or 1301, or any 2000-level English
department course, except those courses with a prerequisite other than ENC
1101.
The Math II-C test requires a scientific calculator. Based on your career goals, determine which course is appropriate and then based on your test score, determine whether you first need to take a precalculus course. Consult the track for your major to determine whether to take MAC 2233 or MAC 2311.
510 & below _________ First take MAC 1140 or 1147.
520-530 MAC 2233 Eligible for MAC 2233; however, students may improve their skills by
first taking MAC 1140 or 1147.
540 & above MAC 2233 Chances of success in MAC 2233 are good.
530 & below _________ First take MAC 1147 or both MAC 1114 and 1140.
540-560 MAC 2311 Eligible for MAC 2311; consider first taking MAC 1147 or both MAC
1114 & 1140 to improve skills.
570 & above MAC 2311 Chances of success in MAC 2311 are good.
630 & above MAC 3472 Permission of the Honors Program director is required to enroll in this course.
Chemistry
480-530 CHM 2045 May take CHM 2040 (without an SAT II score). Note: 2000-level chemistry courses
require high school credit for chemistry and Algebra II (or MAC 1147).
540 & above CHM 2047 Students with very high scores should consult an honors adviser (140 Tigert)
or a chemistry adviser (158 Leigh) before registering.
German
470 & below GER 1121 _________
480-560 GER 1122 _________
570-690 GER 2200 LAS language requirement complete. Can choose to continue study of German.
700 & above 3000-level For placement in 3000-level courses, contact the Germanic & Slavic
Languages office in 263 Dauer (392-2101).
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SAT II subject test scores are required for placement into certain UF courses. Locate your test score(s) below to determine what UF course to take:
UF Course in
SAT II Score Which to Register Additional Information
French
390 & below FRE 1130 Students with three years of high school French cannot take FRE 1130; must
take FRE 1115.
400-420 FRE 1115 Students with four years of high school French cannot take FRE 1115 or 1130;
must take FRE 1131.
430-510 FRE 1131 _________
520-600 FRE 2200 and 2240 LAS language requirement complete. Can choose to continue study of French.
610-690 FRE 2201 and 2241 LAS language requirement complete. Can choose to continue study of French.
700 & above 3000-level For placement in 3000-level courses, contact Romance Languages office in
170 Dauer (392-2017).
Latin
420 & below LAT 1120 Only for students with one year or less or no high school Latin.
430-450 LAT 1121 Only for students with one or two years of high school Latin.
460-530 LAT 1122 Only for students with two or three years of high school Latin. Students
with four years cannot take LAT 1122; they must take LNW 2321 or 2630
or a 3000-level course.
540& above 2000-level LAS language requirement complete. Can choose a 2000-level Latin course.
Spanish
Students who studied Spanish for two or more years in grades 9-12 MUST have an SAT II, AP or IB score to remain in SPN 1130.
340 & below SPN 1130 Students with three years of Spanish in grades 9-12 cannot take SPN 1130; must
take SPN 1115 or above.
350-360 SPN 1115 Students with four years of Spanish in grades 9-12
cannot take SPN 1115; must take
SPN 1116 to complete the LAS language requirement.
370-400 SPN 1131 Students with four years of Spanish in grades 9-12
cannot take SPN 1131; must take
SPN 1116 to complete the LAS language requirement.
410-420 SPN 1116 Successful completion satisfies the LAS language requirement.
430-560 SPN 2200 LAS language requirement complete. Can choose to continue study of Spanish.
570-690 SPN 2201 LAS language requirement complete. Can choose to continue study of Spanish.
700 and above 3000-level For placement in 3000-level courses, contact
the Spanish undergraduate
coordinator in 170 Dauer (392-2017).
Communication
To graduate, students must complete with grades of C or higher, courses that involve substantial writing for a total of 24,000 words. Courses that count toward this requirement will be in one of three categories:
The writing in such courses will be evaluated on effectiveness, organization, clarity and coherence as well as the grammar, punctuation and usage of standard written English.
Courses taken to fulfill Gordon Rule requirements cannot be taken S-U. AP examination credit in English, history, art history, government and politics, music theory and psychology count as 6000 words toward Gordon Rule communication requirements.
Computation
Each student must complete with grades of C or higher, six credits of course work in mathematics, at or above the level of college algebra, three credits in mathematics and an additional three credits in statistics, computer science or the logic courses PHI 2100 or PHI 3130. Acceptable course prefixes include: CAP, CDA, CEN, CGS, CIS, COP, COT, MAA, MAC, MAD, MAP, MAS, MAT, MGF, MHF, MTG, PHI and STA.
CGS 3063 may NOT be used to satisfy this
requirement.
Any student satisfying College Level Examination Program (CLEP) requirements in mathematics for post-admission exemptions of course work shall be allowed to exempt three hours of mathematics required by this rule.
AP and IB examination credit in math and computer science count toward Gordon Rule computation requirements.
Areas* Credits
Composition (C) 3
Mathematical Sciences (M) ** 6
Humanities (H) *** 9
Social and Behavioral Sciences (S) *** 9
Physical (P) and Biological (B) Sciences *** 9
Total Credit Requirements: 36
* Six hours of international/diversity focus (I).
** Three of the six credits must be approved mathematics courses.
*** As dictated by their majors, students in some colleges may increase their hours in humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and physical and biological sciences by three hours (for a total of 12 hours in that category) and take only six hours in either of the other two categories.
The schedule of courses includes a list of all courses that fulfill each category as well as the department that teaches the course. General education courses also are designated by code in the "G.E." column of the course listings.
Common, collective knowledge about the world enables us to communicate, to make informed decisions about many aspects of our lives, to understand and to participate fully as informed citizens in local, national and global matters.
By attaining competency in goals and methods in the humanities, physical and biological sciences, mathematics and social and behavioral sciences, we can better understand ourselves, our neighbors, other cultures and times, and the principles governing the natural world and the universe. In general education courses, students gain fresh perspectives, methods and tools for understanding the traditional and the newly discovered.
The general education program requires courses in the following areas:
Composition
Composition courses equip students with the skills necessary to complete successfully the reading and writing requirements of their disciplines. In addition to fulfilling a portion of the Gordon Rule communication requirement, composition courses offer instruction in methods of writing, conventions of standard written English, reading and comprehension skills, and ways of making expository and argumentative prose accessible to readers in varied situations. These courses are writing-intensive and require extensive practice, and each writer receives feedback for revision.
Courses can be found primarily in the English department and the Center for Written and Oral Communication.
Consult the placement tables for course selection. Students with any of the following scores or higher cannot register for ENC 1101: SAT 650 Verbal, ACT 29 English, SAT II 590 Writing, AP scores of 3 or higher and IB scores of 4 or more.
Mathematical Sciences
Courses in mathematical sciences help students acquire concepts and skills in logic, inductive and deductive reasoning, and abstract and quantitative thinking. Students also learn to reason critically, solve problems creatively, assess statistical evidence, use technology effectively and form conclusions.
Students must take at least three hours of approved mathematics courses; the other three credits can be from approved courses such as statistics and computer science courses outside the math department.
Courses in mathematical sciences can be found in the departments of Computer and Information Sciences, Mathematics, Philosophy, Statistics and some Engineering departments.
Humanities
The humanities requirement enables students to think critically about what artists and thinkers (past and present) have to teach us about the non-material qualities of human beings and human values. In courses in the arts and humanities, students become acquainted with the enduring products-in words, sounds, paint, stone, metal and many other media-in which thoughtful and gifted human beings have attempted to meet our individual and collective needs for emotional, spiritual and intellectual fulfillment.
Arts and humanities courses address major intellectual, cultural and aesthetic achievements. Students consider questions of ultimate meaning and study human activities, artifacts and values in the context of the ages in which they were produced.
Courses can be found in the departments of African and Asian Languages and Literatures, Afro-American Studies, Anthropology, Astronomy, Botany, Classics, Engineering, English, Geography, Germanic and Slavic Studies, History, Jewish Studies, Linguistics, Music, Philosophy, Religion, Romance Languages and Literatures, Theatre & Dance and Women's Studies.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
In the social and behavioral sciences, students investigate human behavior in its social context. Students analyze the characteristics and structure of individuals, families, groups and institutions to develop an understanding of the human species. Often using scientific and quantitative methods, students examine the processes and means by which participants in society make personal and group decisions.
Courses in this area can be found in the departments of African and Asian Languages and Literatures, Anthropology, Criminology, Economics, Education, Geography, Health Science Education, History, Human Resource Development, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Sociology, Telecommunication and Women's Studies.
Natural Sciences -
Physical and Biological Sciences
Courses in the natural sciences introduce students to the basic concepts of science and the scientific method and enhance awareness of scientific developments and their impact on society and the environment. This area provides students with an understanding of scientific terms, concepts and theories, and the ability to formulate empirically testable hypotheses derived from the study of physical processes and living things.
Courses satisfying the two areas can be found in the departments of Agronomy, Anthropology, Astronomy, Botany, Chemistry, Entomology and Nematology, Environmental Engineering, Forestry, Geography, Geology, Physics, Plant Pathology, Psychology, Soil and Water Science, Wildlife Ecology and Zoology.
International/Diversity Focus
The United States is part of the global community and is increasingly diverse as a nation. The international and diversity requirement provides basic concepts and tools to help students understand and appreciate diversity among people. Courses focus on diversity among nations (the international component) and/or within a nation (including the U.S.). The latter includes differences such as gender, class, race, ethnicity, sexuality or culture.
Courses meeting this requirement may make students aware of non-Western influences or they may immerse students in a culture quite different from mainstream U.S. culture. These courses give students new lenses through which to view, and thereby understand, people and/or world events.
Six credits of course work must have an international and/or diversity focus. These courses will always be in combination with a course that fulfills another category.
Study abroad courses can apply toward this six-hour requirement, in addition to fulfilling credit in other categories. Such courses must be approved in advance by a department adviser, certified by the UF International Center (UFIC) and taken in a foreign setting.
Additional General Education Information
Students should choose general education courses appropriate to their particular major. Some majors require specific general education courses. Refer to your major's semester-by-semester track for specific information.
Pre-Law
While any undergraduate specialization will prepare a student for law school, the beginning law student must possess the fundamental skills necessary for effective oral and written communication. Any major will suffice for admission to law school, but courses emphasizing writing, critical thinking, analysis and reading are best.
The Office of Health and Legal Professions Advising (OHLPA) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 207 Academic Advising Center, serves as a central source of pre-law information. Students should attend a workshop or read the Pre-Law Handbook (www.advising.ufl.edu.) before making an appointment with a pre-law adviser. The OHLPA library in 206 AAC has LSAT/ LSDAS registration forms, sample applications and general information about workshops and other pre-law programs.
OHLPA also serves as a central office for collecting and forwarding letters of evaluation to law schools and is similar to the services provided by LSDAS. Files for letters of evaluation should be set up in the office early in the year in which applications to law school will be sent (usually the spring of the junior year).
Pre-Health
Students intending to go to medical, dental, veterinary medical, optometry, podiatry or chiropractic school may choose almost any major. Such students should not pursue majors that prepare them for specific health professions such as therapeutic recreation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing or pharmacy.
Pre-health students should plan to complete the following courses. It is important to note that some health professions do not require all of these courses, and some require more. Also, requirements vary from program to program, so students should carefully investigate the requirements of the college to which they plan to apply.
Students also are encouraged to attend workshops offered by the Academic Advising Center. Health profession workshops for freshmen and sophomores are offered in the fall semester. Application workshops are offered in the spring for students who are about to apply to a postbaccalaureate health professions program. An interview workshop is offered early in the fall. For more information on workshops or to meet with a pre-health professions adviser, contact the Academic Advising Center.
www.honors.ufl.edu
This is an invitation-only program for students who have shown potential for superior academic performance. After admission to the university, invitations are sent to all students who have scored 1350 or above on the SAT (test taken after March 1995) or 30 composite on the ACT. Honors program candidates also must have an academic high school grade point average of 3.8 or higher, as computed by the university. Honors program students are eligible for special honors classes and housing in an honors dormitory.
To remain in the program, students must enroll in at least one honors course each semester until they achieve junior standing (60 or more earned hours) or complete four semesters and maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0. For more information, explore the honors web site.
Students who do not qualify may apply for the program after demonstrating their academic capabilities during the fall semester of their first year. Honors requirements are not in addition to general education requirements, but may be used to satisfy these requirements. The small classes and the academic ability of the students make possible more thorough inquiry into course materials and more independent work. Students enhance their skills through extensive reading, writing and oral presentations.
Students who satisfy the honors program requirements with a 3.0 overall average and complete the general education requirement by 60 semester hours of credit will receive the Associate of Arts certificate with honors. Those with a 3.5 overall grade point average will receive the certificate with high honors.
After the sophomore year, the honors program becomes the responsibility
of the department in which the student pursues a major.
Honors programs within each college lead to a baccalaureate degree
with honors, high honors or highest honors.
President's Honor Roll
Students who achieve a perfect 4.0 GPA with at least 12 hours of graded academic course work (no S-U) in the fall or spring semesters will receive recognition on the President's Honor Roll. Each student so honored will receive the President's Honor Roll certificate.
www.ufic.ufl.edu
Overseas Studies, within the UF International Center (UFIC), offers UF students the opportunity to study in a wide range of academic and cultural settings. The office coordinates 32 semester- and year-long programs, and 28 summer programs in 24 countries. Subject areas include language, culture and history; marine, forest and topical ecology; environmental engineering; business and public relations; fine arts; journalism; architecture; and wildlife management. Study abroad programs satisfy the general education international studies and diversity requirement and also may fulfill requirements for a major or minor, as well as general education area requirements and UF summer residency.
UFIC coordinates with government and university agencies to provide an evaluation of international student financial statements, assistance in immigration matters, the issuance of IAP-66s and I-20s and counseling on academic, financial and cultural issues (including mental health counseling). UFIC also sponsors community relations programs, orientation programs and cross-cultural workshops. UFIC is the liaison with foreign and domestic embassies, consulates, foundations and U.S. government agencies.
UFIC is located at 123 Grinter Hall. For more information, contact University of Florida International Center, P.O. Box 113225, Gainesville, FL 32611-3225; voice (352) 392-5323/fax (352) 392-5575; email: ossrecp@nersp.nerdc.ufl.edu.
The following offices can be of assistance to solve personal problems, career selection problems or problems relating to deficiencies in academic skills. The Student Affairs section describes their specific services.
Academic Advising Center www.advising.ufl.edu
Reading and Writing Center, 2109 TUR Speech and Hearing Center, 442 DAU
Student Health Care Center, Infirmary
Career Resource Center , G-1 JWRU www.crc.ufl.edu
Teaching Center/Tutorial Help, Broward Hall
Academic Help Guide
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Requirement
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