Undergraduate Fields of Study

The academic units of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, include eight colleges and schools and two military departments: the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, which includes the School of Human Environmental Sciences; the School of Architecture; the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences; the Sam M. Walton College of Business Administration; the College of Education and Health Professions; the College of Engineering; the School of Law; the Graduate School, and the Departments of Army and Air Force ROTC. In addition, the Division of Continuing Education offers non-credit course work, correspondence courses for credit, and off-campus credit courses in cooperation with colleges and schools at Fayetteville.

The School of Law and the Graduate School offer professional and graduate degrees.

FIELDS OF STUDY BY COLLEGE AND SCHOOL

Following is a list of fields of undergraduate study offered at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

Agricultural Business

Agricultural Education, Communication and Technology

Animal Science

Crop Management

Environmental, Soil, and Water Science

Food Science

Horticulture

Pest Management

Poultry Science

Turf and Landscape Horticulture

School of Human Environmental Sciences

Apparel Studies

Foods and Human Nutrition

General Human Environmental Sciences

Human Development, Family Sciences, and Rural Sociology

Interior Design

School of Architecture

Architecture

Architectural Studies

Landscape Architecture

J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

American Studies

Anthropology

Art

Biology

Botany

Chemistry

Classical Studies

Communication

Computer Science

Criminal Justice

Drama

Earth Science

Economics

English

French

Geography

Geology

German

History

International Relations

Journalism

Mathematics

Medical Sciences

Microbiology

Music

Philosophy

Physics

Political Science

Psychology

Public Administration

Social Work

Sociology

Spanish

Zoology

Second (or dependent) Majors

African American Studies

European Studies

Latin American Studies

Middle East Studies

Russian Studies

A second (or dependent) major must be earned in a degree program in which the first major is one authorized to be given independently.

Sam M. Walton College of Business Administration

Accounting

Business Economics

Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis

Finance

General Business

Industrial Management

International Business

Management

Marketing

Transportation

College of Education and Health Professions

Communication Disorders

Elementary Education

Health Science

Kinesiology

Middle Level Education

Nursing

Recreation

Special Education

Vocational Education

College of Engineering

Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Undeclared Major

Certain degree-seeking students who are temporarily undecided about their choice of a major field of study may select the undeclared major. However, all undergraduate students still must enroll in one of the colleges or schools. Each of these academic units makes provisions for undeclared majors and each has its own rules for the point at which a student must declare a major.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Pre-Law

The University of Arkansas School of Law does not prescribe a specific pre-law curriculum and does not require any single "pre-law major" but does recommend that prospective law students select baccalaureate majors best suited to individual interests and abilities.

A baccalaureate degree is required for admission to the University of Arkansas School of Law, except for those students in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences who are admitted to the special six-year program referred to on page 105. All applicants for admission are required to take the Law School Admission Test.

Other Pre-Professional Programs

Fulbright College offers pre-professional programs and advisers in law, medicine, dentistry, optometry, medical technology, chiropractic, physical therapy, pharmacy, dental hygiene, occupational therapy, social work, and theology. (See page 104 for information.) The Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences coordinates the pre-veterinary medicine program. (See page 62 for information.)

ACCREDITATIONS

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois, 60602-2504. Some colleges and programs are also accredited by other agencies, associations, or professional organizations, including those listed below.

Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences (B.S.H.E.S.) degree programs are accredited by the Council for Professional Development of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The degree program in dietetics is approved by the American Dietetics Association. The Bachelor of Interior Design (B.I.D.) degree is accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Foundation Research (FIDER). The Bachelor of Science (B.S.A.) in food science is accredited by the Institute of Food Technologists. Teacher education programs in agriculture and family and consumer sciences are coordinated with educational programs in the College of Education and Health Professions and are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

School of Architecture

The Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) program is accredited by the National Architectural Accreditation Board, and the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (B. Landscape Arch.) program is accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program in chemistry is accredited by the American Chemical Society. The American Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications has accredited the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program in journalism. The degree programs in the Department of Music are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program in psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program in social work is accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.

Sam M. Walton College of Business Administration

The Sam M. Walton College of Business Administration offers degree programs for undergraduate students and for graduate students at both the master's and doctoral levels and has been a member of, and accredited by, the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business since 1931. The accounting program was separately accredited by A.A.C.S.B. in 1986 at both the bachelor's and master's level. The master's in business administration program was approved in 1963. Accreditation by A.A.C.S.B. and membership in that organization signifies the college's commitment to A.A.C.S.B. goals of promoting and actualizing the highest standards of business education.

College of Education and Health Professions

The teacher education programs in the College of Education and Health Professions are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The M.A.T. program in childhood education is in compliance with the standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The M.A.T. program in middle school education is in compliance with the standards of the National Middle School Association. The various M.A.T. licensure programs in secondary education are in compliance with the standards of the specialty organizations including National Council of Teachers of English, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, National Science Teachers Association, and National Council for the Social Studies. The M.S. degree program in speech pathology-audiology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (61 Broadway Street, New York, NY 10006, (212) 363-5555, Ext. 153) and is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.) degree program in health science, kinesiology, recreation, and dance is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of the National Recreation and Park Association. The M.S. degree in rehabilitation counseling is accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education.

College of Engineering

Accreditation has been approved by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology for the following degree programs in the College of Engineering: Bachelor of Science in Biological and Agricultural Engineering (B.S.B.A.E.), Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (B.S.Ch.E.), Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.), Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering (B.S.C.S.E.), Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.), Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (B.S.I.E.), and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.), Master of Science in Transportation Engineering (M.S.T.E.).

School of Law

The degree programs in the School of Law on the Fayetteville campus are accredited by both the American Bar Association and the Association of American Law Schools.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Honors Studies

Interested students should write to the Director of Honors Program in the appropriate college.

The mission of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences honors program is to provide students with the opportunity to participate in academic, research and creative activities beyond the traditional undergraduate experience. The program is designed for undergraduate students who want to realize, first hand, the satisfaction and challenge of completing independent creative projects or research aimed at discovering new knowledge in close association with faculty mentors. Honors students will participate in specialized courses that stress and build leadership, analysis and decision-making skills. An honors thesis/project is required.

To create an intellectual environment that will challenge the best of students, the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences provides a comprehensive program of honor studies. From the first year to the senior year, an honors student is provided the opportunity to study with other superior students in small distinctive classes taught by highly motivated and skilled faculty members. There are also opportunities for independent study so that students learn to work on their own and to develop their abilities and interests in ways that are not normally possible in regular college course work. Students participating in a program of honors studies also receive special academic counseling to satisfy their future career objectives. Students are offered every opportunity to achieve a high level of intellectual maturity and accomplishment. For additional information, see pages 100 and 125.

The Sam M. Walton College of Business Administration honors program is offered to high-achieving students interested in obtaining an outstanding business education at the University of Arkansas. Students who participate in the program will take honors classes in the University core as well as honors colloquiums in the Walton College offered exclusively to honors students. The subject matter of these colloquiums varies from year to year and focuses on current business issues. Students in the Walton Scholars Program will be offered a capstone course in the senior year involving actual consultation with an Arkansas business. Honors students will also complete a thesis in the senior year. Students in the honors program are entitled to register on the first day of registration week, have exclusive access to an honors computer lab/study area, and will be given priority consideration in such programs as the Arkansas Cooperative Education Program. For further information, see the Walton College section of this catalog.

The College of Education and Health Professions honors program is designed to enable undergraduate students who have demonstrated potential for outstanding scholarship achievement an opportunity to broaden and deepen their liberal and professional education. Students enrolled in the College honors program are also eligible to take honors courses in Fulbright College. The experience in the honors program includes but is not limited to enrollment in honors courses, an honors seminar, and a required undergraduate thesis/project. For additional information, contact the College dean's office.

Campus-Wide Academic Honor Societies

For other academic honor societies, see the various school and college sections of this catalog.

Golden Key is an academic honor society open to selected juniors and seniors who have a minimum 3.50 grade-point average (GPA).

Order of Omega honor society is exclusive to members of the Greek community on the University campus. Selection of members is based upon leadership in the inter-Greek activities, academic honors, and contributions to the University community. A 2.50 GPA is necessary for membership consideration.

Phi Eta Sigma is an academic honor society for freshman students. Membership is selected in the spring each year, and the only requirement is a 3.50 minimum GPA or better for the first semester of the freshman year.

Phi Kappa Phi is a national honor society whose primary objective is the recognition and encouragement of superior scholarship in all academic disciplines. Junior and senior undergraduate students who have a minimum GPA of 3.85 are eligible for membership. Also eligible are graduate students, registered for one year, who have a 3.85 minimum GPA.

Tau Alpha Upsilon is an honor society that honors outstanding students who live in the University of Arkansas Residence Hall system.

Who's Who, a general honor society, honors students who have excelled in scholarship, leadership, and campus activities throughout their college careers. Membership requirements are a 2.00 minimum cumulative GPA, completion of 85 credit hours, and at least two full semesters attendance at the U of A, Fayetteville, prior to application.

Campus-Wide Leadership Honor Societies

Blue Key is a service-oriented honor fraternity that recognizes outstanding scholarship, leadership, and involvement in campus activities. Applicants must be classified as juniors and meet a 2.75 minimum GPA for membership consideration.

Cardinal Key is a junior service-oriented honor society whose membership selection is based on scholarship, leadership, and community and campus activities. A 3.00 GPA requirement must be met in order to be considered for membership at the end of the sophomore year.

Cardinal XXX is a service-oriented honor society whose membership consists of a select group of sophomores. Membership selection is based on scholarship, leadership, and community and campus service. A 3.00 GPA is required for consideration and selection is made at the end of the freshman year.

Gamma Beta Phi is a service-oriented honor society established to recognize and encourage excellence in education. Membership in the organization is open to students who are in the top 20% of their class.

Mortar Board is a senior honor society that considers outstanding scholarship, leadership, and service to the campus and community when selecting members. Applicants must have a 3.00 GPA in order to be eligible for consideration.

Cooperative Education Program

Cooperative Education is a unique program offered by the Office of Career Services that allows students to alternate between going to school and working in their chosen vocation. In addition, the program allows employers the opportunity to train and evaluate future employees before offering them positions.

Employment assignments are diversified to provide students with a variety of experiences related to their major field and with work of increasing difficulty and responsibility. Although the primary objective is to supplement theoretical knowledge with practical experience, students earn full-time pay while on work assignments. This benefit produces welcome income while the students are still pursuing a degree.

Positions are available to students in many disciplines, primarily engineering, architecture and landscape architecture, business, agriculture, natural science, and mathematics. Co-op students must be in good academic standing, must be at least 18 years of age, must be making normal progress toward a degree, and must meet the specific requirements of their college (for example: the College of Engineering and Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences require completion of the freshman year, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences requires 45 credit hours (sophomore status), the Walton College of Business Administration requires completion of pre-business program requirements, and the School of Architecture requires completion of the junior year. In addition, employers may establish their own academic criteria for selecting students.

For further information contact the Director, Cooperative Education, 411 Arkansas Union, telephone (479) 575-2550.

Study Abroad

The University encourages the expansion of students' educational experiences through study abroad. Student exchange programs have been established with Kansai University of Foreign Studies (Japan), the University of Helsinki (Finland), and El Zamorano Agricultural School (Honduras). Other UA study abroad programs include summer/semester/year long programs in Austria, England, Scotland, Costa Rica, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, and Spain. A limited number of scholarships and travel grants are available each year for these programs.

For more information about study, work, and travel abroad, contact the Office of Study Abroad in the Fulbright Institute of International Relations, 722 W. Maple, 575-2006. Students in the Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences may contact International Agricultural Programs, HOTZ 300, 575-6857. Students in the Walton College of Business Administration may contact the WCBA Advising Center, BADM, 575-6308.

Graduate and Professional Study

The University of Arkansas is the major center for comprehensive graduate-level instruction in the state, offering students the opportunity to continue their studies or to specialize in a particular field through the Graduate School. Twenty-two different master's degrees are offered in more than 82 fields of study. Other degrees available include educational specialist, doctor of education, and doctor of philosophy. Doctoral degrees are offered in 25 different areas.

The School of Law on the Fayetteville campus offers a juris doctor degree program for qualified students with a bachelor's degree and offers the nation's only master's program in agricultural law for students with a law degree. Further information concerning professional study may be obtained by consulting the School of Law Catalog or by writing the dean.

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