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 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
Crop Management
Animal Science
Environmental Soil and Water Science
Extension Education
Food Science
Horticulture
Turf and Landscape Horticulture |
Plant Protection/Pest Management
Poultry Science
Human Environmental Sciences
Apparel Studies
Food, Human Nutrition, and Hospitality Management
Family and Consumer Sciences
Human Development, Family Sciences, and Rural Sociology
Interior Design |
| Architecture |
Landscape Architecture |
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
|
Anthropology
Architectural Studies
Art
Biology
Botany
Chemistry
Classical Studies
Communication
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Drama
Earth Science
Economics
English
French
Geography |
Geology
German
History
Journalism
Mathematics
Medical Sciences
Microbiology
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
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. |
College of Business Administration
|
Accounting
Business Economics
Computer Information Systems
and Quantitative Analysis
Finance
General Business |
Industrial Management
Management
Marketing
Public Administration
Transportation |
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Systems Engineering |
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering |
| 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
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 193-94. 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, occupational therapy, social
work, and theology. (See page 193 for further
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 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. Education programs, agriculture,
and family and consumer sciences 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 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 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 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 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 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.).
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 pages 186 and 232.
The College of Education and Health Professions 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 and Health
Professions 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, contact
the College dean's office.
Interested students should write to the Director of Honors Program in
one of these
two 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).
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 Beta Kappa is the oldest honorary academic society in the
country. The Phi Beta Kappa executive committee nominates potential members
from seniors in the top ten percent of their class. No more than ten percent
of the graduating class is considered.
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,
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.
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.