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Welcome to the College of Liberal Arts and SciencesAdvising 1001

1Presentation OverviewIntroduction to a Liberal Arts and Sciences EducationCLAS Academic Advising SystemGraduation RequirementsCore Curriculum and CLAS Graduation RequirementsMajor Requirements and Minor RequirementsThings to consider before registeringUCDAccessAdvising and Registration

2What is a Liberal Arts Degree?Preparation for life-long learning; development of

Analytical, written, computation, communication, and decision making skillsHonesty and integrityTeamwork skillsAbility to solve complex problems/critical thinkingAppreciation for diversity and the readiness to adapt in a changing workplace

CLAS offers two types of Bachelors degrees:

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Bachelor of Science (BS)

A liberal arts education does not limit you to a particular niche, but qualifies you for a wide range of opportunities for the rest of your life!

What is the difference between a BA and BS degree at CU Denver in CLAS3Academic Advising is a Shared PartnershipAcademic Advisor Responsibilities (College Professional)Help you navigate the university systemConnect you to the campus and campus resourcesHelp you ask the right questionsSupply you with information to make informed decisionsExplain academic policies and proceduresProvide academic updates and assist you in planning for successFacilitate graduation

Students, faculty, and staff are all participants in the teaching and learning mission of the College.4Academic Advising is a Shared Partnership (continued)Faculty Advisor ResponsibilitiesExplain major/minor requirementsApprove transfer credits within major/minor Keep you on track with your major/minorDiscuss career/graduate school opportunities

5Academic Advising is a Shared Partnership (continued)Student ResponsibilitiesUnderstand the basics of college-level expectations and how they differ from those in high schoolLearn how to manage your timeFeed your brain! Exercise and eat healthySet academic goals with assistance of advisorsKnow academic policies and deadlines Understand the importance of professionalism and ethical behaviorAsk for help when neededVerify schedule

-Talk about the academic calendar-highlight some of the drop dates and help them to understand that there are financial consequences if they choose to drop courses after a certain date. Show them where to find the academic Calendar-Email policy; official means of communication-you are responsible for checking it-Give examples6Core Requirements/General Education 50-60 credit hrs.Major Requirements34-56 credit hrs.

Electives4-36 credit hrs.Components of a DegreeMinor Requirements(optional at some schools)TOTAL=120 credits of which 45 hrs. must be upper division-A Bachelors degree at CU Denver requires you to complete a total of 120 credits/45 must be UD-DiscussGen ed.-basic classes-Provides the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in your major, as a life-long learner and an informed citizen.-Emphasizes analytical skills, writing, computation, communication and decision-making.Major- Is an area of emphasis that helps define your interests. -Should be something you care about. -Will include lower and upper division courses. -Your major does not mean you have chosen your career for the rest of your life!Minor and electives-make up the remaining part of your degree.

7If you plan to graduate in 4 years, how many credits will you need to complete each year?Freshman: 1-29 Sophomore: 30-59 Junior: 60-89 Senior: 90-120

15 Credit Hrs./Sem. X 2 sem. per year = 30!8Bachelors Degree Requirements120 total hours completedMinimum 2.0 UC Denver GPAMinimum 45 hours of upper division (3000/4000 level) completedMinimum 30 hours at UC Denver completed21 CLAS hours completed in your final 30 hoursAll core curriculum and graduation requirements metAll major requirements met

9Core Intellectual CompetenciesEnglish Composition (two courses required)English 1020English 2030Math 1010Math 1070Math 1080Math 1110Math 1120Math 1130 Math 1401 Math 2411Math 2421Math 2830

Mathematics (one course required)Competency is satisfied by a letter grade of C- or higher in each course.10Refer students to the complete core requirement handout and the FL requirement handoutCore Knowledge AreasArts & Humanities (6 credit hours from the approved core list, outside the major)Behavioral & Social Sciences (6 credit hours from the approved core list)Psychology, Communication, & Anthropology majors must take 2 classes from the social science listEconomics, Geography, International Studies, Political Science & Sociology majors must take 2 classes from the behavioral science list

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Knowledge Areas(continued)

Biological & Physical Sciences, Mathematics (7-8 credit hours from the approved core list, outside the major)Cultural Diversity (3 credit hours from the approved core list, major classes allowed)International Perspectives (3 credit hours from the approved core list, major classes allowed)

12CLAS Graduation RequirementsAdditional General Education classes/major course is OKCommunicative Skills 3 credits (C- or higher grade required)Foreign Language 0-10 credits (C- or higher grade required)Humanities - 3 creditsBehavioral Sciences - 3 creditsSocial Sciences -3 creditsBiological/Physical Sciences or Math - 3-4 credits

13As you prepare to Choose classes, think about the following:First-year seminars courses can count for core!2. Introductory classes in your major3. Appropriate selections from the CoreEnglish 1020MathElective something fun4. Time available for studying5. Time commitments (job, social life, family, etc).

14How many credit hours should you consider taking your first semester?

At most Institutions, 12 credit hours is considered full time.

How much time should you spend studying in college?

EXAMPLE4 (3 Credits courses) X 6 (hours of study per class) = 24 hrs. of study time per week outside of class.15On behalf of the CU Denver Community, we wish you the best as you pursue your academic career!

Have a Great Semester!

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