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Welcome to the College of Liberal Arts and SciencesAdvising 1001

1Presentation OverviewIntroduction to a Liberal Arts and Science 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 SharedPartnershipStudents, faculty, and staff are all participants in the teaching and learning mission of the college.Academic 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 proceduresApprove transfer credits to be applied towards your general education requirementsProvide academic updates and assist you in planning for successFacilitate graduation

4Academic Advising is a SharedPartnership (cont)Faculty Advisor ResponsibilitiesExplain major/minor requirementsApprove transfer credits within major/minor Keep you on track with your major/minorDiscuss career/graduate school opportunities

Academic Advising is a SharedPartnership (cont)Student ResponsibilitiesUnderstand the basics of UC Denvers college-level expectations and how they may differ from those in your previous collegeLearn how to manage your timeFeed your brain! Exercise and eat healthySet academic goals with assistance of advisorsLearn UC Denvers general education and your major requirements. Understand that they may be different from those at your previous collegeKnow 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?15 credit hours/semester X 2 semesters per year=30!Freshman: 1-29 Sophomore: 30-59 Junior: 60-89 Senior: 90-120

8Bachelors Degree Requirements120 total hours completedIncluding accepted transfer credits Up to 60 transfer credits from Community CollegesUp to 90 transfer credits from 4-year UniversitiesMaximum of 90 transfer credits applied towards the 120 total hour requirementMinimum 2.0 UC Denver GPAMinimum 45 hours of upper division (3000/4000) completedMinimum 30 hours at UC Denver CLAS completed21 UC Denver 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

Competency is satisfied by a letter grade of C- (1.7) or higher in each course.

Mathematics (one course required)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 credits)Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)Social Sciences (3 credits)Biological/Physical Sciences or Math (3-4 credits)

13As you prepare to Choose classes, think about the following:Classes in your major - Any introductory courses you still need to completeAppropriate selections from the CORE or CLAS Graduation Requirements - Composition or MathTime available for studyingTime 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?

*Minimum of 2 hours per credit hour*

EXAMPLE4 (3 credit courses) x 6 (hours of study per class) = 24 hrs. of study time per week outside of class

15On behalf of the UC Denver Community, we wish you the best as you pursue your academic career!

Have a Great Semester!

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