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, the School of Architecture, the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business Administration, the College of Education, 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

Farm Management

Agricultural Marketing

Agricultural Business Management

Agricultural Economics

Pre-Agricultural Law

Agricultural Education

Agronomy

Animal Science

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Environmental Soil and Water Science

Extension Education

Food Science

Horticulture

Landscape Design and Urban Horticulture

Plant Protection/Pest Management

Agronomy

Entomology

Plant Pathology

Poultry Science

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

General Human Environmental Sciences

Clothing and Textiles

General Clothing and Textiles

Fashion Merchandising

Fashion Design

Foods and Nutrition

General Foods and Nutrition

Dietetics

Hospitality and Restaurant Management

Home Economics Education

Human Development and Family Studies

Interior Design and Housing

School of Architecture

Architecture

Landscape Architecture

J. William Fulbright

College of Arts and Sciences

African American Studies

Anthropology

Architectural Studies

Art

Biology

Botany

Chemistry

Classical Studies

Communication

Computer Science

Criminal Justice

Drama

Earth Science

Economics

English

European Studies

French

Geography

Geology

German

History

Journalism

Latin American Studies

Mathematics

Microbiology

Music

Philosophy

Physics

Political Science

Psychology

Russian Studies

Social Work

Sociology

Spanish

Zoology

College of Business Administration

Accounting

Business Economics

Business Economics

International Economics and Business

Computer Information Systems and

Quantitative Analysis

Computer Information Systems

Quantitative Analysis

Computer Information Systems with Area Emphasis

Finance

Banking

Financial Management

Insurance

Real Estate

General Business

Industrial Management

Management

Administrative Management

Human Resource Management

Small Business & Entrepreneurship

Marketing

Marketing Management

Retail Marketing

Industrial Marketing

Public Administration

Transportation

College of Education

Art Education

Communication Disorders

Childhood Education

Health Science

Community Health

School Health

Nursing

Kinesiology

Athletic Training

Exercise Science

Teaching K-12

Recreation

Special Education (Mildly

Handicapped) K-12

Music Education

Instrumental

Voice

Vocational Education

Business Education

Home Economics Education

Industrial/Technical Education

College of Engineering

Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Systems 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 must still 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 pages 187-188. 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, nursing, optometry, medical technology, chiropracty, physical therapy, pharmacy, dental hygiene, and theology. (See page 188 for further information.)

ACCREDITATIONS

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to offer academic programs through the doctoral level. 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 interior design is accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Foundation Research (FIDER). The degree program in dietetics is approved by the American Dietetics Association. The B.S.A. in food science is accredited by the Institute of Food Technologists. Agriculture and home economics education are approved by 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. Land-scape 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.

College of Business Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree programs, the Bachelor of Science in Public Administration (B.S.P.A.) degree program, the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management (B.S.I.M.) degree program, the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree program, and the Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) degree program are all accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business.

College of Education

The teacher education programs in the College of Education are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The Special Education programs are also accredited by the Council for Exceptional Children: undergraduate in mild handicapped, and graduate in mild handicapped, moderate/profound handicap, serious emotional disturbance, gifted/talented and speech language pathology. The M.S. degree program in speech pathology-audiology is accredited by the Educational Standards Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (B.S.N.) is accredited by the National League for Nursing and is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

College of Engineering

Accreditation has been approved by 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.).

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

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 can learn to work on their own and to develop their abilities and interests in ways which 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 page 180.

The objective of the Honors Program in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences is to provide an enriching experience for undergraduate students in the College who have demonstrated a potential for outstanding scholarly achievement. The enriching experiences include honors classes, colloquia, original research, instructional development, and internships. Honors students have the opportunity to match their interests with those of the faculty as they develop an Honors Thesis. Outstanding students may enter the program during their freshman, sophomore, or junior years.

The College of Education Honors Program is designed to enable undergraduate students in the College who have demonstrated potential for outstanding scholarship achievement an opportunity to broaden and deepen their liberal and professional education. Education Honors Program students 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, see page 431.

Interested students should write to the Director of Honors Program in one of these three colleges.

Campus-Wide Academic Honor Societies

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

The 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 which 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.

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

Campus-Wide Leadership Honor Societies

Blue Key is a service-oriented honor fraternity which 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 which 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 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, 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.

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 different master's degrees are offered in more than 86 fields of study. Other degrees available include Educational Specialist, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Philosophy. Doctoral degrees are offered in 27 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.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is in Little Rock, but graduate programs of that campus offered through the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Health Related Professions, and Nursing, are affiliated with the Graduate School of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

Further information concerning graduate and professional study at one of these schools or colleges may be obtained by consulting the catalog of the Graduate School or the catalog of the School of Law or by writing the appropriate dean.