Beyond the Core
Degree requirements for:
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Technology
Requirements
Complete the baccalaureate core (38-39 credits)
Complete the following B.A. requirements in addition to the core:
- Humanities and social sciences (18 credits)
Any combination of courses at the 100-level or above, with a minimum of 6 credits from the humanities and a minimum of 6 credits in the social sciences OR up to 12 credits in a single non-English language taken at the university level and a minimum of 6 credits in social science. - Mathematics (3 credits)
One course at the 100-level or above in mathematical sciences (math, computer science, statistics) - Complete one of the following:
- Minor complex* at least 15 credits
- Foreign/Alaska
Native language option (12-18 credits)
Two years study of one foreign or Alaska Native language at the university level (high school language credits or native language proficiency may allow students to begin at the intermediate or advanced level)
- Major complex* at least 30 credits
- Electives (12-19 credits)
Minimum credits required for degree 120*
Of the above, at least 39 credits must be taken in upper-division (300-level or higher) courses. Courses beyond 30 credits in a major complex and 15 credits in a minor complex that are not in the primary discipline of that major or minor may be used to fulfill the B.A. degree requirements in humanities, social sciences or mathematics. Courses used to fulfill minor degree requirements may be used at the same time to fill major or general distribution requirements if so designated.
* Departmental requirements for majors and minors may exceed the minimums indicated. Specific requirements are listed in the following section.
Majors Available for B.A. Degree
Requirements for majors are listed in the following section.
Minors Available for B.A. Degree
| Accounting Alaska Native Languages Alaska Native Studies Anthropology Applied Accounting* Applied Business* Arctic Skills Art Asian Studies Aviation Technology* Biochemistry Biological Sciences Chemistry Communication Computer Science Early Childhood Education* Economics Emergency Services* Environmental Politics English Environmental Politics Eskimo Film Studies Finance Foreign Languages French General Business General Education Geography Geology German History |
Human Services* Japanese Journalism Justice Law and Society Leadership and Civic Engagement Linguistics Management and Organizations Marketing Mathematics Military Science Music Natural Resources Management Northern Studies Paralegal Studies* Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Rural Development Russian Russian Studies Social Work Social Work, Gerontology Sociology Spanish Statistics Theatre Wildlife Biology Women's Studies |
Requirements for minors are listed in the following section.
*These minors are listed under the certificate and associate degree programs section of this catalog.
An associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree earned at any regionally accredited college or university may be used to meet requirements for a minor for the bachelor of arts (B.A.) degree.
The following UAF associate degree programs are available as minors for the B.A. degree:
| Applied Accounting Applied Business Apprenticeship Technology Community Health Construction Trades Technology Culinary Arts Dental Assistant Early Childhood Education Educator: Para-Professional Emergency Services Human Services |
Information Technology Specialist Interdisciplinary Maintenance Technology Medical Assistant Native Language Education Paralegal Studies Process Technology Professional Piloting Renewable Resources Tribal Management Yup'ik Language Proficiency |
Double Majors
If you're a bachelor of arts degree candidate, you may complete two majors rather than a major and a minor. Your majors must be selected from those approved for the bachelor of science degree. You'll need to complete all general requirements plus all requirements for both majors. If you're completing a double major, you need to officially declare both majors either when you're admitted or through the change of major procedure. You'll need to follow the degree requirements in a single catalog for both majors.
Requirements
Complete the baccalaureate core (38-39 credits)
Complete the following B.S. requirements in addition to the core:
- Natural sciences (8 credits)
A one-year sequence in one natural science beyond the core. The total natural science courses used to satisfy this requirement as well as the core requirement shall represent at least two different natural sciences. - Mathematics (3 credits)
The Baccalaureate Core shall include a calculus course of at least 3 credits. In addition, a 3-credit course in mathematics, computer science or statistics is required. - Major complex* at least 30 credits
- Minor complex (optional)* 15 or more credits
- Electives (25-40 credits)
Minimum credits required for degree 120*
Of the above, at least 39 credits must be taken in upper-division (300-level or higher) courses. Courses beyond 30 credits in a major complex and 15 credits in a minor complex that are not in the primary discipline of that major or minor may be used to fulfill the B.S. degree requirements in mathematics or natural science. Courses used to fulfill minor degree requirements may be used at the same time to fill major or general distribution requirements if so designated.
* Departmental requirements for majors and minors may exceed the minimums indicated, and most B.S. degree programs require 130 credits. Specific requirements are listed in the following section.
Majors Available for B.S. Degree
Requirements for majors are listed in the following section.
Double Majors
As a bachelor of science degree candidate, you may complete a double major instead of a single major. Your majors must be selected from those approved for the bachelor of science degree. You'll need to complete all general requirements plus all requirements for both majors. If you're completing a double major, you need to officially declare both majors either when you're admitted or through the change of major procedure. You'll need to follow the degree requirements in a single catalog for both majors.
Optional Minor
You may elect to complete a minor with the B.S. degree under the following circumstances:
- You must declare your minor before the beginning of your final semester in the B.S. degree program. You need to complete a Declaration of Minor form and file it with the Registrar's Office by the end of registration.
- Any minor approved for the B.A. degree may serve as a minor for the B.S. degree. All general and specific requirements for minors are the same as those listed for B.A. degree minors, including that courses used to meet minor requirements may not be used to meet major or general distribution requirements unless so designated. The catalog used for the minor must be the same as the catalog used for the major and general degree requirements.
- You must satisfactorily complete the requirements for the minor before your B.S. degree will be awarded. The minor will be listed on your transcript along with the B.S. degree.
See Arts and Sciences in baccalaureate degree programs section. A minor is required.
Bachelor of Business Administration
All majors must earn a C grade or better in all Common Body of Knowledge courses, department-specific general requirements, major specific requirements, and specific math and statistics requirements.
Requirements
Complete the baccalaureate core (38-39 credits)
(BA 323X--Business Ethics must be included in the courses used to meet the Perspectives on the Human Condition requirement.)
Complete the following B.B.A. requirements in addition to the core:
- Mathematics
MATH 161X--Algebra for Business and Economics (3 credits)
(MATH 262X should be taken to complete the mathematics requirement for the core.) - Social Sciences and Statistics (10 credits)
STAT 200--Elementary Probability and Statistics (3)
ECON 200--Principles of Economics (4)
ECON 227--Intermediate Statistics for Economics and Business (3) - Common Body of Knowledge (31-34 credits)
AIS 101--Effective Personal Computer Use OR demonstrated computer literacy (0-3)
ACCT 261-262--Accounting Concepts and Uses (6)
AIS 310--Management of Information Systems or AIS 316--Accounting Information Systems (3)
BA 325--Financial Management (3)
BA 330--Legal Environment of Business (4)
BA 343--Principles of Marketing (3)
BA 360--Operations Management (3)
BA 390--Organization Theory and Behavior (3)
BA 462O--Corporate Strategy (3)
ECON 324--Intermediate Macroeconomics (3) or ECON 350--Money and Banking (3) - Major complex* at least 27 credits
- Minor complex (optional) ** at least 15 credits
Minimum credits required for degree 120
Of the above, at least 39 credits must be taken in upper-division (300-level or higher) courses.
* Departmental requirements for majors may exceed the minimums indicated. Specific requirements are listed in the Degrees and Programs section of the catalog.
** Requirements for minors may exceed 15 credits. Specific requirements are listed in the following section.
Majors Available for B.B.A. Degree
Accounting
Business Administration
Economics
Requirements of majors are listed in the Baccalaureate Degree and Programs section.
B.F.A. general requirements are the same as the requirements for the B.A. degree except a minor is not required for the B.F.A.
Major available for B.F.A. degree
See Music in the Baccalaureate Degree Programs section.
The B.T. degree program offers qualified applicants the opportunity to expand upon their vocational or technical education. An A.A.S. degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or the equivalent, is one of the degree program requirements. See Technology in the Baccalaureate Degree Programs section.