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General Information
The College of Arts and Sciences consists of some 220 full-time faculty members in the following departments, each offering work in specific undergraduate degree programs: anthropology, biology, chemistry, criminology and criminal justice, economics, English, foreign languages and literatures, history, mathematics and computer science, philosophy, physics and astronomy, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology.
In addition the College offers a Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry and Biotechnology.
Graduate study degree programs, administered through the Graduate School , are also offered in the following departments of the College of Arts and Sciences: biology, chemistry, criminology and criminal justice, economics, English, history, mathematics and computer science, physics and astronomy, philosophy, political science, psychology, social work, and sociology. An interdisciplinary master's degree in public policy administration is offered in cooperation with the College of Business Administration . Specific degree requirements for both undergraduate and graduate degree programs are described in the departmental sections which follow this general information on the college.
Requirements for Undergraduate Study
In addition to
the university general education requirements, all majors in the College
of Arts and Sciences must meet the following requirements:
To graduate, all majors in the college also must complete the following:
- Requirements of their chosen baccalaureate degree (i.e., B.A., B.S., BSW., etc.) in accordance with the policies of the College of Arts and Sciences, explained below.
- Requirements of the department for their selected major or interdisciplinary program.
Academic Policies
Grade Requirements
To graduate, all majors in the
college must satisfy one of
the following grade point options:
- Earn 120 graded hours with a C grade or better, which constitutes a complete degree program neither a grade of C- nor a satisfactory grade may be counted.
- Have a minimum UM-St. Louis campus grade point average of 2.0 and have met all other grade point restrictions for the degree or program.
To expand cultural awareness, all students are required to complete a course that emphasizes Asian, African, Middle Eastern, Latin American, Pacific aboriginal, Native American, or a comparable culture. A list of courses which satisfy this requirement can be found in the introductory section of this Bulletin.
Residency Requirements
Unless otherwise specified,
a transfer student must complete 12 hours of graded work at UM-St. Louis
at the 2000 level or above within the minimum number of hours required
for each major.
Unless otherwise specified, a transfer student must complete at least six hours of graded work at UM-St. Louis at the 2000 level or above within the minimum number of hours required for each minor. Students should consult the minor department for specific residency and grade requirements.
Specific Baccalaureate Degree Requirements
Course Requirements
After fulfilling the general education
and specific major degree requirements, students are to take the remaining
hours required to complete the bachelor's degree from courses (which
the appropriate department has evaluated as being of university-level
quality) from one or more of the following areas or their university-quality
equivalents at other institutions: anthropology/ archaeology, art (appreciation,
history, studio), astronomy, biology, chemistry, communication, criminology
and criminal justice, economics, English, foreign languages/ literatures,
geology, history, mathematics/computer science, music (appreciation,
history, performance), philosophy, physics, political science, psychology,
social work, sociology, business, education, engineering, or interdisciplinary.
Other areas or courses not listed require approval by the chair of the
student's department.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
All B.A. degree candidates
must successfully complete a curriculum which includes a departmental
major or an approved interdisciplinary field. A major must include at
least 30 credit hours but no more than 45 hours. The College offers the
B.A. degree in anthropology, biology, chemistry, economics, English,
French, history, mathematics, philosophy, physics, political science,
psychology, sociology, and Spanish.
Foreign Language Requirement
Candidates for the B.A.
degree are required to complete 13 credit hours or theequivalent in proficiency
in one foreign language. Foreign language guidelines are as follows:
1) Students entering with no high school language units must enroll in Language 1 or may enroll in the 2115 series (see section 4).
2) Students with the degree of proficiency equivalent to 13 hours of college-level work may obtain exemption by passing the department's placement exam. The specific dates for the exam are announced in the Schedule of Courses or may be obtained from the admissions office or the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
3) Native speakers of language other than English may meet the foreign language requirement by presenting a transcript from a university or secondary school of their native country. The department will certify native speakers of those languages which are taught at the university. Those who are proficient in other languages must submit certification of competence to the college.
4) Language 2115 A, B, C (Intensive) will satisfy the foreign language requirement.
5) Students may not repeat, for either credit or quality points, an elementary course if they have already completed a higher-level course for which the elementary course, or its equivalent, is a prerequisite.
Bachelor of Science (B.S. )
The College offers the
B.S. degree in mathematics, biochemistry and biotechnology, biology,
chemistry, biochemistry, computer science, criminology and criminal justice,
economics, physics (with emphasis in applied physics, astrophysics, engineering
physics, or medical physics), and sociology. The requirements are generally
the same as for the B.A. degree with the following exceptions:
1) More credit hours in the major discipline may be counted toward satisfying the 120 hours needed for graduation. See departmental degree requirements for information.
2) Not all departments require foreign language proficiency. See departmental degree requirements for information.
Bachelor of Science in Public Policy and Administration (B.S.P.A. )
The B.S.P.A. degree program is administered through the Political Science
Department and offers two emphasis areas. Public Administration emphasizes
management in the public and nonprofit sectors. Public Policy allows
focus on a particular policy area with attention to analytic training
and research skills..
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W. ) The School of Social Work offers the B.S.W. degree, stressing the scientific and applied aspects of social work.
Minors
A number of minors are available at UM-St. Louis.
Some are offered by individual departments, while others, such as Classical
Studies and Black Studies, are interdisciplinary in nature and involve
a number of departments. The requirements for the various minors are
listed in either the departmental or interdisciplinary sections of this Bulletin.
Special Programs
Certificate Programs
Graduate and undergraduate certificate
programs are offered in biochemistry, biotechnology, forensic economics,
gerontology, studies in religions, trauma studies, tropical and conservation
biology, nonprofit organization management and leadership, women's and
gender studies, and writing.
International Studies Certificate
In cooperation with
the Center for International Studies and other Colleges, the College
offers certificate programs in Africana, East Asian, European, Greek,
international, and Latin American studies. The College also cooperates
in offering the International Business Certificate.
Departmental Honors
Majors in the following departments
may pursue departmental honors: biology, chemistry, economics, English,
foreign languages and literatures, history, and political science.
Cooperative Education and Internship Programs
Cooperative
education and internship programs are available for students seeking
career-related employment while enrolled in school. These programs afford
Arts and Sciences students an opportunity to gain practical experience
and earn a substantial income. Co-ops and internships are administered
through Career Services, 278 Millennium Student Center.
College of Arts and Sciences Extension
Credit courses
are offered at off-campus locations through the continuing education
branch of the College of Arts and Sciences. These courses are open to
UM-St. Louis students and qualify for regular academic credit toward
degrees in the college. In addition, noncredit courses are offered in
a range of disciplines within the college.