College of Liberal Arts, Education, and Human Development

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Samuel Lyndon Gladden, Dean

The College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development celebrates and advances knowledge and practice in the humanities, social sciences, arts, and education. Our students reflect all aspects of society; diversity is our strength. Through study with our world-class faculty, they develop skills in critical thinking, creative problem solving, cultural competence, and collaborative practice, and they learn to appreciate and to adapt to diverse and challenging environments. We foster student success and advance knowledge through research, artistic expression, and the training of the next generation of teachers, scholars, and citizens.

The College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development is the largest college at the University of New Orleans’ with a wide variety of departments and programs ranging from the traditional liberal arts to applied and professional programs. The college offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs as well as minors and certificates across its many disciplines and departments.

The departments in the college include Anthropology and Sociology;;; History and Philosophy; Language and Literature; Planning and Urban Studies; and Political Science. The college includes two schools: the School of the Arts, with programs in Film and Theater, Fine Arts, Music, and Arts Administration; and the School of Education, with programs in Counselor Education, Educational Administration, Human Performance and Health Promotion, and Teacher Education. Additional programs in the college include International Studies and Justice Studies. .

The College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development is home to a number of centers and institutes. These include , Center Austria, CHART (the Center for Hazards Assessment, Response and Technology), the Eisenhower Center, the Midlo Center for New Orleans Studies, the Neighborhood Story Project, the Survey Research Center, and UNOTI (the UNO Transportation Institute). ,.

The information below regarding degrees, majors, minors, and certificates, as well as the descriptions for courses offered by the college, is separated into two areas: 1) Liberal Arts; and 2) Education and Human Development. This division is necessary because each of these large clusters carries specific the program requirements.

Accreditation

The College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The Counselor Education program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The Teacher Education and Educational Leadership programs

are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The programs in Film and Theater are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (Film concentration; NASAD) and the National Association of Schools of Theater (Theater concentration; NAST). The programs in Music are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The Master’s in Public Administration is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA). The Master’s of Urban and Regional Planning is accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB).

School of Education

The School of Education offers quality academic programs in initial and advanced teacher preparation as well as master’s and doctoral degrees for education career professionals and community counselors.

Programs of Study

The School has teacher education programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The program of study for undergraduate teacher education degrees is designed to meet the requirements of the Board of Regents to earn an undergraduate degree and the requirements of the Louisiana Department of Education to earn teacher certification. Each course in the program of study meet two categories of requirements, one for degree requirements and one teacher certification requirements. Degree requirements are organized in three categories of coursework; general education, other requirements, and major requirements. Teacher certification requirements are organized in four categories of coursework: general education, knowledge of the learner and the learning environment, focus area, and methodology and teaching.

The following table provides an overview of each certification and degree option offered in teacher education. These programs are described below in this section of the catalog.

· Early Childhood - Certification: Earn a degree in Elementary Education grades 1-5 and pass the Praxis Exam Principles of Learning and Teaching (5621).

· Elementary Education

· Elementary Education and Mild Moderate Disabilities (Integrated to Merged Approach), Certification in Grades 1-5, B.S.

Secondary Teaching

· Secondary Education & Teaching, Biology Concentration, Certification in Grades 6-12, B.S.

· Secondary Education & Teaching, Chemistry Concentration, Certification in Grades 6-12, B.S.

· Secondary Education & Teaching, Earth Science Concentration, Certification in Grades 6-12, B.S.

· Secondary Education & Teaching, English Concentration, Certification in Grades 6-12, B.S.

· Secondary Education & Teaching, Mathematics Concentration, Certification in Grades 6-12, B.S.

· Secondary Education & Teaching, Social Studies Concentration, Certification in Grades 6-12, B.S.

Human Performance and Health Promotion

· Human Performance and Health Promotion, B.S., Exercise Physiology Concentration

· Human Performance and Health Promotion, B.S., Health Promotion Concentration

In addition to initial certification programs, the College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development offers several advanced-level programs of study focused on the needs of teachers, school leadership personnel, counselors, community and health agency personnel. These programs are described on the college web site at https://www.uno.edu/academics/colaehd/ehd

The Teacher Education Program prepares teachers who will render high quality, professional service in preschool, elementary, secondary schools, and other educational settings. The College’s programs are grounded in a performance-based curriculum model aligned with the unit’s conceptual framework. The program is dedicated to understanding and valuing diversity among faculty, staff, and students. The college utilizes the academic resources of the university and community schools to provide candidates with a broad general education and a concentrated content-area education. Professional preparation, together with the relationships of the study of education to other fields of knowledge, is the responsibility of the College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development.

The College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development administers all curricula designed for the preparation of teachers. Two programs are offered for initial teacher certification, one at the undergraduate level and one other at the graduate level. Graduate options include the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.).

Objectives of Teacher Education Programs

Candidates in teacher education programs at UNO are expected to:

1. Develop a background of knowledge in general education and one or more academic content areas.

2. Develop an awareness of teaching as a profession, which includes an understanding of how teachers promote individual student achievement, school improvement, school and district accountability, and long term professional development.

3. Develop an awareness of the relationship between socio-cultural factors and the educative process, which includes developing the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, other site-based professionals, and persons representing community agencies.

4. Understand, identify, assess, and make plans to accommodate the individual student’s emotional, social, physical, and intellectual needs.

5. Demonstrate skills aligned with the Louisiana Compass Educator Support and Evaluation System, relevant Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Louisiana Teacher Preparation Competencies, national standards aligned with Specialty Professional Associations, and other curriculum reform initiatives in planning, implementing, and assessing instruction and its impact on student learning.

6. Plan instruction that correlates with Louisiana State testing.

7. Plan, deliver, and assess instruction that integrates a variety of electronic software applications and related technologies.

8. Acquire and apply skills of classroom management and interpersonal relationships that enhance the educational environment and promote student learning.

9. Demonstrate dispositions expected of effective educators as documented through field experience in school settings.

The University of New Orleans Teacher Education Program is designed using an inquiry-based conceptual framework to support the preparation of reflective practitioners. Information about the conceptual framework may be found on the college web site at www.uno.edu/coehd. Following are the key elements of the Teacher Education program of study.

1. Performance-based. The program of study moves beyond simply aligning specific competencies with specific courses. Rather, it supports teacher candidates in the repeated use of competencies in different ways according to the changing demands of students and teaching environments. This model ensures that teachers can produce effective outcomes for their students and for the schools in which they teach.

2. Role-focused. A performance based program focuses on teachers being competent in performing the multiple roles associated with effective teaching. These roles are aligned with state standards.

3. Thematic content. The program of study is designed for key content related to teaching performance (e.g., assessment) to be addressed at multiple points rather than in singular courses.

4. Sequenced field activities. Opportunity to practice targeted competencies in schools is critical to a performance based program. An effective program of study includes well-crafted field experiences that increase in demand and complexity as the candidate moves through the program.

5. Authentic evaluation. The UNO teacher education program utilizes an electronic professional portfolio as the key tool for evaluating teacher effectiveness and content mastery. All teacher education candidates are required to purchase a Live Text account to support the development of an electronic portfolio. Information on Live Text may be found at www.uno.edu/colaehd under resources or at https://www.livetext.com/. Performance review takes place at distinct points during each program of study in order to identify both professional strengths and areas of need. Multiple perspectives are incorporated into the evaluation process.

6. Induction Support. The portfolio format used in the teacher education program is designed to assist program graduates in aligning their work with state and national standards as required by their employing district during the induction period of service.

Undergraduate Teacher Education Pathway

Three grade-level certification options are offered at the undergraduate level: Early Childhood Certification: Earn a degree in Elementary Education grades 1-5 and pass the Praxis Exam Principles of Learning and Teaching (5621). Elementary (Grades 1- 5), and Secondary (Grades 6-12) in a specific content area. Secondary content areas include: English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science (Biology, Chemistry, or Earth Science). An option is available for candidates in the elementary (grades 1-5) program to address

certification requirements for both elementary as well as special education in mild/moderate disabilities for the same grade level. The Integrated to Merged program option requires candidates to complete a Residency I and II with both general and special education experiences and complete additional PRAXIS examinations (https://www.ets.org/praxis) and performance requirements for special education certification.

The undergraduate teacher education program of study is divided into three tiers, each associated with a specific block of coursework and set of related field experiences. As the candidate moves from one tier to the next, the scope of the content and field work becomes more complex. Candidate progression from one tier to the next is dependent upon satisfaction of certain criteria, including satisfactory completion of required coursework, satisfactory completion of required field experiences, and meeting all candidate assessment requirements specified for that particular phase of the program of study. Throughout the program of study, candidates develop a professional portfolio that contains artifacts resulting from coursework and field activities. The candidate organizes the various artifacts as evidence that specific program competencies have been met. Thus, candidate performance is measured via course grades as well as authentic evidence that knowledge, skills, and dispositions related to effective education can be demonstrated in school and classroom settings.

Conditional Admission to and Retention in the Education Program (Change from Tier I to Tier II)

To be admitted to the Tier II of the Education program, a student must have met the following criteria:

1. Sign Student Acknowledge Form

2. Obtain a Curriculum Sheet with an authorized signature 3. Pass Unit Assessment: Dispositions #1 EDUC 1010 (1-5) 4. Pass Unit Assessment: Dispositions #1 EDUC 2204 (6-12)

5. Achieve a 2.5 GPA/36 degree hours earned in the degree program 6. ENGL 1158 (Grade of “C” or higher)

7. MATH 1000 level applicable to curriculum 8. EDUC 2100

9. Report required field experience hours.

10. Complete individualized prescriptive plan if applicable.

All candidates in a program of study resulting in certification must also be admitted to a teacher education program (see requirements above). All candidates must submit official transcripts from each college and university attended. One transcript with all transfer credits is not acceptable. This is a requirement for all candidates pursuing initial certification.

Note: Minimum grade of “C” in all major coursework (refer to curriculum sheet for specifics)

The Teacher Education Review and Retention Committee reserves the right to review the candidate’s total academic record, evidence of knowledge, skills, and dispositions and other qualifications as they relate to the candidate’s potential as an effective teacher.

In view of its responsibility to the teaching profession, the College will continuously evaluate the qualifications of a candidate to determine his or her suitability to continue in a teacher education program.

Each candidate is held responsible for knowing degree requirements, for enrolling in courses that apply to his or her degree program, and for taking courses in the proper sequence to ensure orderly progression of work. Note: Independent study/substitution courses are approved only under extenuating circumstances.

Independent study/substitutions must be approved by the Assistant Dean prior to enrollment in the independent study/substitution course. Candidates will be allowed a maximum of 3 hours of independent study/substitution courses within the degree program.

The candidate is also held responsible for knowing University regulations regarding the standard of work required to continue at the University, as well as the regulations dealing with scholastic probation and enforced withdrawal. Please check University Regulations for further information.

Requirements for Field Experience

Teacher education candidates complete a variety of field activities as they progress through the program of study. The field activities provide opportunities for candidates to demonstrate skills associated with effective teaching in diverse school and classroom settings. Each of the three tiers in the program requires a specific minimum number of field experience hours and completed field activities which must be reported. Residency I and II for this program of study must be completed in one of the following parishes: Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, or St. Tammany.

Specific information on field experience requirements may be found at the college web site at www.uno.edu/colaehd.

Requirements for Residency I and II (Change from Tier II to Tier III)

This is the second to last semester of the degree program. Application for Residency I must be submitted to the Office of Field Experiences and Clinical Practice one semester prior to beginning the Residency I semester. Candidates expecting to register for Residency I in the fall semester must apply on or before January 31. Candidates expecting to register for Residency I n the spring semester must apply on or before August 31.

Candidates will only be permitted to enroll in Residency I and two other specified courses (refer to 4-year plan for courses applicable to certification area) during the Residency I semester. Candidates are permitted to schedule Residency I when they have met the following requirements:

1. Completion of all courses in the certification and degree program except the last two semesters as indicated on the 4-year plan
2. The attainment of senior standing in a Teacher Education Program in the College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5.
3. Completion of all courses in professional education with a grade of “C” or higher. A minimum grade of “C” is required for all courses in the Elementary programs. Candidates in secondary education must complete all professional education courses with a grade of “C” or higher. Candidates in secondary education must also complete all courses in the major teaching field with a grade of “C” or higher and have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA in the content area in the major teaching field. Candidates must meet or exceed GPA requirements for their specific certification area.
4. Pass Unit Assessment: Disposition #2.
5. Pass Program Assessment.
6. Approval of the Director of Field Experiences.
7. Transfer candidates must have completed all TEP 3000 level course-work in residence at UNO.
8. Complete individualized prescriptive plan if applicable
9. Pass Praxis II Content Area and Principles of Learning and Teaching exams prior to Residency I. Must pass both exams by December 1 (previous Fall semester) if registered for Residency I in a spring semester and May 8 (previous Spring semester) if registered for Residency I in a fall semester.

Residency II
Residency II requirements

1. Successful completion of Residency I.

2. Must enroll in course indicated on the 4-year plan applicable to area of certification

NOTE: Refer to Residency Handbook for additional information regarding Residency I and II.

Requirements for Program Completion and Graduation

A candidate must meet all the requirements for a degree outlined in one catalog. A candidate who breaks enrollment (either voluntarily or by compulsion) for one year is subjected to the catalog in force at the time of re-entry.

Candidates pursuing degree programs that include Louisiana teacher certification should note that certification requirements are mandated by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. When the State Board makes changes in certification requirements, the content of associated degree programs change accordingly. For this reason, candidates in the College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development are expected to maintain close communication about degree and certification requirements through a College Academic Advisor throughout their program of study. Up to date curriculums may be found on the college web site https://www.uno.edu/academics/colaehd/ehd/teacher-education.

A candidate may graduate from the College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development upon satisfactory fulfillment of the following requirements:

1. 1. Completion of the general degree requirements of the University.

   2. Completion of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree in either elementary, or secondary education.

   3. Performance at the acceptable or higher level on all program assessments and demonstration of all required performances and dispositions via a successful review of a professional portfolio and related evidence.

   4. For candidates in elementary education:

   a. A minimum grade of “C” in all courses.

   b. Achievement of an overall grade point average of 2.5.

   c. Meet or exceed content/performance GPA for specific content area.

   5. For candidates in secondary education:

   a. Minimum grade of “C” in each course in professional education and in each course in the academic content area(s).

   b. Achievement of an overall grade-point average of 2.5 and a 2.0 grade-point average in professional education and a 2.5 GPA in the academic content area(s).

   c. Meet or exceed content/performance GPA for specific content area.

Louisiana Teacher Certification

In addition to the graduation requirements listed above, a candidate must meet the following requirements of the State of Louisiana in order to be eligible for a Louisiana teacher’s certificate.

1. Be admitted to and graduate from a state approved teacher education program. (Teacher education programs in the College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development at The University of New Orleans are state approved).

2. Achieve a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5.

3. Pass all specified PRAXIS Series Examinations.

4. Receive a recommendation for certification by the Assistant Dean in the College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development.

Transfer Students

Transfer credits will be valid for degree completion if the course content matches the content and/or performances of a course in the College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development curriculum. A grade lower than a C will not be accepted for degree credit. Transfer credit will not be awarded for TEP 3000 level coursework. Any credit taken more than 5 years will not be accepted. The College requires the validation of credits earned more than five years prior to a candidate’s admission to the College in order to approve the transfer of credits into a degree program. There is no guarantee that the credits will be accepted. A faculty member and/or Chair will validate a student’s knowledge if a course taken 5 years or more is requested to be used in a degree program. Candidates are required to enter artifacts into Live Text to document their performance of competencies aligned with transfer coursework. Candidates transferring into the program should also note the provisions in the section, “Requirements for Residency.”

Major Programs

The Liberal Arts section of the College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development offers major programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in:

• Anthropology, B.A.
• English, B.A.
• Film and Theatre, Film Arts, B.A.
• Film and Theatre, Theatre Arts, B.A.
• Fine Arts: Art History, B.A.
• Fine Arts: Studio Art, B.A.
• History, B.A.
• International Studies, B.A.
• International Studies, B.A., International Business Option
• International Studies, B.A., Peace & Justice Studies Concentration
• Music, B.A., Composition Concentration
• Music, B.A., Jazz Studies Concentration
• Music, B.A., Music Studies Concentration
• Music, B.A., Performance Concentration
• Philosophy, B.A.
• Philosophy, B.A., Pre-Law Concentration
• Philosophy, B.A., Public Policy, Ethics and Law Concentration
• Political Science, B.A.
• Romance Languages (French), B.A.
• Romance Languages (Spanish), B.A.
• Sociology, B.A.
• Urban Studies an Planning, B.S.

Minor and Certificate Programs

Minor programs are offered in most of the above-listed areas. Interdisciplinary minors in Africana Studies, Asian Studies, Disaster Resilience Studies, European Studies, Latin American, Caribbean, and Circum-Caribbean Studies, Environmental Studies, and Women’s and Gender Studies are also available. A graduate certificate program in Disaster Management and Community Resilience is available through the Department of Planning and Urban Studies.

Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree

The following course requirements must be completed by all students working toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development. Some curricula may demand more than the minimums designated below or may call for specific courses where the general requirements allow a choice. Each student should check their Major curriculum on the following pages to determine the additional requirements and restrictions which apply in that particular Major.

General Course Requirements

1. 1. Math - Six hours. Any combination of MATH 1031, MATH 1032, MATH 1115, MATH1116, MATH 1125, MATH 1126, or higher can be used to meet this requirement except where otherwise specified in the curriculum. Limitations: No credits allowed toward graduation for Mathematics 1021, 1023 or for more than nine hours of math below the 2000 level.

   2. Science - Nine hours. Six hours of one science and three hours of a different science. One of the sciences must be Biology and the other must be Earth and Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, or Physics. NOTE: Credit toward graduation is not allowed for both. BIOS 1083 and BIOS 1053, or for BIOS 1073 and BIOS 1063. 3. English Composition - Six hours. ENGL 1157 and ENGL 1158/ENGL 1159 or their equivalent. Completion of ENGL 1158 or ENGL 1159 with a grade of C or better.

   4. Literature - Six hours of literature from any department. Limitations: Writing and linguistics courses do not fulfill this requirement. NOTE: Some Liberal Arts Majors require specific literature courses. See your individual curriculum.

   5. Arts - Three hours to be taken from the departments of Fine Arts, Music, or theatre/dance/film-related courses in Film and Theatre. Communications-related courses, housed in the Film and Theatre Department, are not useable toward Arts credits.

   6. Humanities - Nine hours. To include at least one subject different from that used for the Arts requirement (above), and at least six hours at or above the 2000 level. (If the Arts requirement is fulfilled with a 2000 or higher-level course, reduce these six hours to three.) To be taken from the programs in Film and Theatre (non-Art courses); Language and Literature; Fine Arts; History and Philosophy; and/or Music. NOTE: Any literature course used to fulfill the College requirement of six hours of literature may not count toward the Humanities requirement.

   7. Foreign Languages - Three to twelve hours. Completion of course 2001 in one foreign language or completion of course 1002 in two foreign languages offered through the Department of Language and Literature. Unless a student is placed (by placement test and/or transfer credit) above the first course, either three semesters of one language in course sequence or two semesters each of two different languages are required. (Exceptions: BA in International Studies and BA in Fine Arts: Art History. See individual curricula.) NOTES: 1) Students whose native language is Spanish should confer with the Department of Language and Literature about Spanish 2003 and 2004, which are especially designed to meet their needs and which also meet this requirement. Languages other than Spanish or French that are offered through the Department of Language and Literature and extend through the 2001 or 2011 level may be used to meet this requirement. 2) Some 2001- and 2002-level courses in languages other than Spanish and French may not be available each semester.

   8. Social Sciences - Twelve hours to include two different subject areas with six hours at or above the 2000 level from the following subjects: Anthropology, Economics, Education, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Urban Studies. NOTE: In some curricula, most or all of this requirement is met within other requirements.

   9. Oral Competency- Each student should demonstrate competence in the techniques of oral communication relevant to his/her major program. Students should be able to discuss with clarity ideas and factual material in formal small group class settings and in conferences with their professors. This requirement may be fulfilled by one of the following:

   a. Successful completion of an approved course in the student’s Major department or college that requires a demonstration of oral competence as a condition of receiving a passing grade in the course.

   b. Demonstration of oral competence in an approved course in the student’s Major department or college that does not require oral competence as a condition of receiving a passing grade. If a student demonstrates oral competency in such a course, an entry shall be made on his/her transcript that oral competency has been demonstrated regardless of the final grade in the course. If a student fails to demonstrate oral competency in the approved course(s) offered by a student’s Major department or college, the student may take a course outside his/her Major department as a means of meeting the general degree requirement for oral competency, upon approval of the student’s Major department.

   10. Electives - Number of hours varies by Major. See curriculum outline in General Catalog. Limitations: Courses must be from the list of approved Liberal Arts electives; however, nine hours of credit in subjects not on the approved list are allowed. (Within those nine hours a maximum of three hours of human performance and/or health-safety are permitted.) NOTES: At least six hours must be in courses numbered 3000 or above in a subject or subjects other than the Major and from the approved list of electives. (EDHS/EDHP/EDPE courses may not be used to fulfill this requirement.) Liberal Arts students are encouraged to plan their choice of electives with the assistance of a departmental faculty advisor in the context of their overall educational goals.

Approved Electives

Most of the curricula provide considerable flexibility for devising a program adapted to the particular interests and educational goals of the individual student. Many combinations are possible, but logical planning should be the basis of all programs. Electives may be selected within the limitations outlined above and with the consent of the student’s advisor.

Other Subjects

Courses in subjects not listed above normally will be accepted to the extent of nine credit hours total. This limit may be waived, if the student presents to the Dean a logical plan clearly showing the relevance of such courses to the Major program and to the educational goals of the student. Such permission must be secured before the nine-hour limit is exceeded. A maximum of three hours of any Health/ Safety and/or Human Performance course, regardless of level, may be included in the nine credit hours total.

Business Administration Component

For students who wish to obtain a foundation in business, the following courses are recommended: ACCT 2100 and ACCT 2130; QMBE 2785; FIN 3300; MANG 3401; and MKT 3501. Students who plan to take a substantial number of business courses should seek the advice of the appropriate persons in the College of Business Administration.

Requirements for Bachelor of Science Degree

The following course requirements must be completed by all students working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in the College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development. Each student should check the Major curriculum in Urban Studies and Planning (currently the only B.S. degree offered in the College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development) to determine the additional requirements and restrictions which apply in that Major.

General Course Requirements

1. Math - Six hours.

   2. Science - Nine hours. Six hours of one science and three hours of a different science. One of the sciences must be Biology and the other must be Earth and Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, or Physics. NOTE: Credit toward graduation is not allowed for both BIOS 1083 and BIOS 1053 or for BIOS 1073 and BIOS 1063. 3. English Composition - Six hours. ENGL 1157 and ENGL 1158/ENGL 1159 or their equivalent. Completion of ENGL 1158 or ENGL 1159 with a grade of C or better.

   4. Literature - Six hours of literature from any department. Limitations: Writing and linguistics courses do not fulfill this requirement.

   5. Arts1 - Three hours. To be taken from the departments of Fine Arts, Music, or film/theatre/dance - related courses in Film, Theatre and Communication Arts. .

   6. Humanities1 - Three hours. To be taken from any of the humanities disciplines.

   7. Social Sciences1,2 - Six hours to be taken from the social sciences.

   8. Six of the twelve hours in humanities, arts, and/or social sciences must be at the 2000 level or above.

   9. See departmental list of acceptable courses.

Transfer Credit

Transfer credits acceptable for admission purposes will be valid for degree credit in the College only to the extent to which they represent courses acceptable in the curricula of the College. The College may decline to accept transfer credits in any course in which a grade lower than a C has been received. Validation may be required for credits earned more than 10 years before admission to the College. Regarding work from a two-year school, the college will honor up to 60 hours (64 hours for Jazz Studies students). The college will determine which hours are most useable toward the course of study.

University and Major Residence Requirements

Transfer students should note that the last 25% of coursework must be taken in residence while enrolled in the college from which the degree is to be earned. In the College of Liberal Arts, Education and Human Development, transfer students must take at least 50% of the hours in the Major subject (with a minimum of 50% of the hours in courses numbered 3000 or above) at UNO. Candidates for a degree must earn a C average in all courses in their Major subject taken while they are registered in the College.

Program Planning

All students should plan their programs in advance in order to receive maximum benefit from their college years. Besides examining their own goals, students should consult with advisors to take advantage of alternatives in General Degree Requirements and electives.

Students are responsible for knowing degree requirements and for enrolling in courses that fit into their degree programs. They are strongly encouraged to complete the requirements in English, Foreign Language, Mathematics, and Science at the earliest possible time in their college career. Each student is also responsible for notifying the college office of graduation plans at the beginning of the semester preceding the student’s final semester. At that point, a graduation checkout sheet is prepared which outlines the student’s current scholastic position and indicates the course requirements remaining for the degree. The college encourages students to sign up for a graduation check-sheet when they have reached 75 hours of coursework.

Requirements for a Minor

With the exception of Film and Theatre and Music minors, a Liberal Arts Minor requires a minimum of 18 hours and a 2.0 average in the Minor field. See Minor in individual curricula for specific courses required.

At least nine hours of coursework must be taken at UNO, and for a minor requiring six or more hours at the 3000 level or above, at least six of those hours must be taken at UNO. For minors requiring fewer than six hours of 3000- or 4000-level courses all of these hours must be taken at UNO. No pass/fail courses will apply toward a Minor. 

Programs

• Justice Studies, M.A.

• Justice Studies, PhD.

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