College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Student Academic Affairs 3400 Humanities and Social Sciences University of California, Riverside Riverside, CA 92521

• (951) 827-3683; fax (951) 827-5836

chass.ucr.edu

The degree programs in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences are designed to introduce students to both the breadth and depth of the university’s curriculum. This is accomplished by combining a wide distribution of courses with the opportunity to concentrate on course work in depth in a selected field. To achieve the first goal, students are required to take a wide range of lower-division courses that explore the diversity of human knowledge. In the upper-division curriculum, students are relatively free to concentrate in depth in their major field of interest.

A major is a coordinated group of upper-division courses (courses num- bered 100-199) in a field of specialization. The major may be a program of upper-division courses within a single department (departmental major), a group of related courses involving a number of departments (interdis- ciplinary major), or a group of courses chosen to meet a special interest (Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences individual major).

Before enrolling in certain upper-division courses, students may be required to gain appropriate knowledge by completing specific prerequisite courses. With the assistance of a departmental advisor, students are expected to select lower-division courses that prepare them for the advanced studies they propose to follow.

While freshmen may choose an academic major on entering UCR, those who are unsure about specific academic goals may request to be admitted to the college as undeclared. These students often take introductory courses in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and fine arts while searching for an area that most excites their interest. Undeclared majors are encouraged to meet with an advisor in the Student Academic Affairs Office about their selection of courses.

Students with 90 or more units toward a degree must declare a major. To declare a major, students must obtain approval from the department offering the major and from the Student Academic Affairs office. Students who do not declare a major by 90 or more units may have a hold placed on their registration.

If undeclared majors feel that their interests lie primarily in the areas of the natural sciences, mathematics, and statistics, or the agricultural sciences, advising can be obtained in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sci- ences. Those interested in engineering or computer science and engineer- ing can be advised in the Bourns College of Engineering. The college does not allow students to work toward admission into the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences or the Bourns College of Engineering. They should make progress toward a CHASS major, unless they are pursuing double majors or baccalaureates.

Students can declare a second major within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences or a second major in a department or program of another college. Changes of major are not permitted while on academic probation or during the final senior year (135 units or more). Both majors must be completed within the maximum limit of 216 units, and approval must be obtained from advisors in both departments or programs. In such cases, all course requirements must be completed for each of the two majors chosen. One of the two majors must be designated as the primary major for the purpose of satisfying breadth or general education requirements. No more than 8 upper-division units may count for both majors simultaneously.

A declaration of two majors in different colleges must be signed by the deans of the colleges concerned and filed by the student with the college of the principal major. If the two majors lead to different degrees (B.S. and B.A.), that fact will be noted on the transcript, but only one diploma indicating both degree designations will be issued upon successful completion of such a program. Furthermore, if the double major is a mixed B.S./B.A., the college requirements for both majors must be met.

Students wishing to declare a second major must present an outline to the Student Academic Affairs Office, indicating which major will be used to satisfy breadth requirements and any overlap courses between the two majors.

Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Major offers courses of broad interest, and students with interests not readily satisfied through existing departments and programs may develop individual majors under the direction of special faculty sponsors. The consent of the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Program Committee and the associate dean are required. The title of the major will be entered on the official degree list and on the official transcript. Diplomas will read “Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Interdisciplinary” with the individual field of concentration specified.

Liberal Studies Major Students planning to become elementary school teachers should consider declaring the Liberal Studies Major. The lower- division core of courses prepares students with subject matter preparation in the required subjects of the California Department of Education K-6 Frameworks. The upper-division requirements allow students to build upon their strengths and interests and at the same time provide them with a connection to the core Education courses.

This major achieves the goal of a rigorous major while providing prospec- tive teachers with the broad undergraduate education required for elemen- tary school teaching. See information on these programs in the Programs and Courses section of this catalog. Several of the college’s regular major programs have an interdisciplinary emphasis that allows examination of a particular problem, theme, or area from a variety of perspectives.

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Administrative Studies1 (major with Art History, B.A.; B.A. Economics, B.A.; History, B.A.; Political Science, B.A.; and Sociology, B.A., B.S.) African American Studies B.A. Anthropology (also major with Law and Society, B.A.) B.A. B.S. Art (Studio) B.A. Art History (also major with Administrative B.A. Studies, B.A.; and Religious Studies, B.A.) Asian American Studies B.A. Asian Studies B.A. Business Economics B.A. Chicano Studies B.A. Creative Writing B.A. Dance B.A. Economics (also majors with Administrative B.A. Studies, B.A.; and Law and Society, B.A.) English B.A. Ethnic Studies B.A. Gender and Sexuality Studies B.A. Global Studies B.A. History (also majors with Administrative B.A. Studies, B.A., and Law and Society, B.A.) Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Interdisciplinary B.A. Languages and Literatures/Chinese B.A. Languages and Literatures/Classical Studies B.A. Languages and Literatures/Comparative Ancient Civilizations B.A. Languages and Literatures/Comparative Literature B.A. Languages and Literatures/French B.A. Languages and Literatures/Germanic Studies B.A. Languages and Literatures/Japanese B.A. Languages and Literatures/Languages B.A. Languages and Literatures/Russian Studies B.A. Latin American Studies B.A. Law and Society1 (major with Anthropology, B.A.; B.A. Economics, B.A.; History, B.A.; Philosophy, B.A.; Political Science, B.A.; Psychology, B.A.; and Sociology, B.A., B.S.) Liberal Studies B.A. Linguistics B.A. Middle East and Islamic Studies B.A. Media and Cultural Studies B.A. Music B.A. Music and Culture B.A. Native American Studies B.A. Neuroscience B.A. B.S. Philosophy (also major with Law and Society, B.A.) B.A. Political Science (also majors with Administrative B.A. Studies, B.A.; International Affairs, B.A.; Law and Society, B.A.; and Public Service, B.A.) Psychology (also major with Law and Society, B.A.) B.A. B.S. Public Policy B.A. Religious Studies (also major with Art History, B.A.) B.A. Sociology (also majors with Administrative Studies, B.A. B.S. B.A., B.S.; and Law and Society, B.A., B.S.) Southeast Asian Studies B.A. Sustainability Studies B.S. Spanish B.A. Theatre, Film and Digital Production B.A. 1 Only offered as a major combined with other programs. 2 New student registration in this program is not open at present.

Disciplinary Minors Interdisciplinary Minors

African American Studies3

Anthropology Art History Asian American Studies3

Chicano Studies3

Creative Writing Dance Economics English Ethnic Studies Gender and Sexuality Studies History Languages and Literatures/ Arabic Chinese Classical Studies French Germanic Studies Italian Studies Japanese Korean Russian Studies Southeast Asian Music Native American Studies3

Neuroscience Philosophy Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Theatre, Film and Digital Production Asian Studies Chicano Bilingual-Bicultural Studies Global Studies International Relations Journalism Labor Studies Latin American Studies Law and Society Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Intersex, and Transgender Studies Marxist Studies Media and Cultural Studies Middle East and Islamic Studies Peace and Conflict Studies Public Policy Science Fiction and Technoculture Studies Southeast Asian Studies Urban Studies Western American Studies The disciplinary and interdisciplinary minor requirements of Asian Studies and Latin American Studies are described in the Programs and Courses section under the appropriate department or program. For a description of the other interdisciplinary minors, see individual listings in the Programs and Courses section.

The Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences student can often practice the subject, as well as read about it. Many undergraduates have the opportunity to work with a faculty member on a research project, and many departments offer field work and internship courses. In these courses, students combine several hours per week of experience in an agency or firm with study of related academic materials and participation in a seminar, where formal knowledge and practical experience are related to one another. Internship experiences are regularly available in settings such as public and business administration, politics, environmental protection, social welfare, criminal justice, clinical and other psychology programs, museums and archival installations, newspapers, and art galleries.

Normally, each local internship does not count for more than 4 or 5 units in a single term, larger numbers of units being reserved for quarter-away internships. Petitions for credit beyond 5 units in a single quarter for a 69 / Colleges and Academic Programs

local internship must have the sponsoring agency’s approval and a written justification by the student’s faculty sponsor. All such requests require the associate dean’s approval.

A maximum of 16 units of credit toward the bachelor’s degree may be ob- tained through internship courses, with a maximum of 12 units of internship scheduled in a single quarter for quarter-away situations. Students who are on academic probation may not enroll in internship courses.

College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Admission is selective based on GPA in all transferrable coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.4. Neuroscience and Psychology applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 in all transferable college coursework. Psychology applicants must also have a minimum of one UC transferable mathematics course equivalent to Math 004 or higher. For further information call Student Academic Affairs at (951) 827-3683.

The College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences offers minor programs; however, no student is required to take a minor. Minors are not degree-granting majors; they are sequences of supplemental courses designed to enhance work in certain areas. Any minor may be taken jointly with any departmental or interdepartmental major. Minors in the college shall consist of not fewer than 16 nor more than 28 units of organized upper-division course work. No overlap may occur among courses used to satisfy upper-division course requirements for a major and a minor. A GPA of at least 2.00 is required in upper-division courses in the field of the minor.

A minor is a set of courses focused on a single discipline or an interdisciplinary thematic area. There can be no substitution for the courses listed as constituting a minor without approval of the governing department or committee. There is no limit on the number of minors a student can declare. Students must declare the minor(s) before their final degree check before graduation by completing a petition with the Student Affairs Office in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, or the Bourns College of Engineering, depending on their major. Prior approval by the department or committee offering the minor is required. The minor is noted on the transcript at the time the degree is conferred.

For a description of the University Honors Program, see Educational Opportunities in the front of this catalog. For a listing of requirements and courses, refer to University Honors Program in the Programs and Courses section.

Pre-Business is a two-year program that prepares students to apply to the Business Administration major. Students who elect Pre-Business are advised in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences during their freshman and sophomore years. Students who elect Pre-Business must gain admission to Business Administration by the time they have earned 90 units.

Students in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences must meet three levels of requirements for the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree: general university requirements, college requirements, and major requirements.

General university requirements are listed at the beginning of the Under- graduate Studies section. In addition, the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences has the following requirements and limitations.

Students must satisfactorily complete for credit a minimum of 180 units for the bachelor’s degree. A maximum of 216 units is allowed. After having credit for 216 units, students are not permitted to continue except in cases approved by the associate dean in which specific academic or professional reasons are involved.

Transfer students with credit from other institutions (advanced standing credit), receive a transfer profile from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The Student Academic Affairs Office evaluates the course work, indicating how the transferable credits are applied toward the de- gree. However, the following credit limitations may reduce the total number of units which apply toward the degree in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Students should meet with an academic advisor in their major for questions regarding transfer credits.

The following credit limitations apply for all students enrolled in the college:

• 1. After completing 105 quarter units at a community college, students are

not allowed further units for courses completed at a community college.

• 2. No more than 6 units in physical education activity courses may be

applied toward the 180-unit requirement for the bachelor’s degree.

• 3. No 400 series courses and not more than three courses in the 300

series of courses may be counted toward the 180 unit requirement for the bachelor’s degree.

• 4. No more than 5 units of credit may be taken per quarter in special

studies courses. See specific restrictions under each departmental listing regarding credit toward the major in special studies courses.

Breadth Requirement Unit Summary

For the B.A.

English Composition Varies

Humanities 20

Social Sciences 16

Ethnicity (4 units)1 —

Foreign Language (level 4) 16

Natural Sciences and Mathematics 20

Total Units 72 plus English Composition

For the B.S.

English Composition Varies

Humanities 20

Social Sciences 16

Ethnicity (4 units)1 —

Foreign Language (level 3) 12

Natural Sciences and Mathematics 20

Total Units 68 plus English Composition

The Student Academic Affairs Office, in consultation with the Executive Committee of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, determines which courses apply to the following requirements. It is the student’s responsibility to verify those courses that fulfill these subject requirements. To search for courses that meet specific breadth requirements, visit registrar.ucr.edu.

Courses taken in the department or program of a student’s major (including courses cross-listed with the major) may not be applied toward the breadth requirements except for History majors in connection with the World History requirement, English majors in connection with the English College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences / 70 Composition requirement, Ethnic Studies majors in connection with the Ethnicity requirement, and foreign language majors in connection with the Foreign Language requirement. However, courses outside the major discipline, but required for the major, may be applied toward satisfaction of these requirements.

Students who elect a double major may apply courses in one of the majors toward satisfaction of the breadth requirements.

For the following requirements, a course is defined as a block of instruction which carries credit of 4 or more units.

No course may be applied to more than one breadth requirement, with the exception of the course taken to meet the Ethnicity requirement. Internship and independent studies courses may not be used to satisfy breadth requirements.

Courses offered by or cross-listed with Business Administration, Education, and Physical Education may not be used to satisfy breadth requirements.

Students must demonstrate adequate proficiency in English Composition by completing a one-year sequence of college level instruction in English Composition with no grade lower than “C.” Courses in the Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) program and other alternatives approved by the Academic Senate designates as alternatives to English 1C may be applied toward satisfaction of the third quarter of the writing requirement if students earn a “C” or higher.

Students should enroll in an English composition course each quarter they are registered at UCR until the sequence of preliminary Entry Level Writing courses, if needed, and ENGL 001A, ENGL 001B, ENGL 001C (or an alternative designated by the Academic Senate) is completed with satisfactory GPA.

Transfer students who have credit for one semester of English Composition from another institution are required to take two additional quarters, i.e., ENGL 001B and ENGL 001C.

Students have the option of using a score of 3 on the College Board Advanced Placement Test in English to satisfy ENGL 001A; they must complete ENGL 001B and ENGL 001C.

Students with a score of 4 or 5 on the College Board Advanced Placement Test in English have satisfied ENGL 001A and ENGL 001B; they must complete ENGL 001C.

For the B.A. degree

• 1. One course in World History (At UCR, courses that satisfy this

requirement are HIST 010 or HIST 015 or HIST 020.)

• 2. One course in the Fine Arts (Art, Art History, Dance, Media and Cultural

Studies, Music, Theatre, Film and Digital Production, or Creative Writing courses in poetry, fiction, or playwriting)

• 3. Two courses from among the following:

• a) Literature (offered by the departments of English, Comparative

Literature and Foreign Languages, Hispanic Studies)

• b) Philosophy

• c) Religious Studies

• 4. One additional course from the following:

• a) History, the Fine Arts, Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies

• b) A foreign language at level 3 or higher (Courses used in fulfillment

of the foreign language requirement may not be used to meet this requirement.)

• c) A humanities course offered by Ethnic Studies; Creative Writing

(courses in journalism); Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Interdisciplinary; Latin American Studies; Linguistics; or Women’s Studies For the B.S. degree

• 1. One course in World History (At UCR, courses that satisfy this

requirement are HIST 010, HIST 015, or HIST 020.)

• 2. One course from the following:

• a) Fine arts (Art, Art History, Dance, Media and Cultural Studies, Music,

Theatre, Film and Digital Production, Creative Writing courses in poetry, fiction, or playwriting)

• b) Literature (taken in the departments of English, Comparative

Literature and Foreign Languages, or Hispanic Studies)

• c) Philosophy

• d) Religious Studies

• 3. Three additional courses from the following:

• a) History, the Fine Arts, Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies

• b) A foreign language at level 3 or above (Courses used in fulfillment

of the foreign language requirement may not be used to meet this requirement.)

• c) Humanities courses offered by Ethnic Studies; Creative Writing

(courses in journalism); Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Interdisciplinary; Latin American Studies; Linguistics; or Women’s Studies

• 1. One course in Economics or Political Science

• 2. One course in Anthropology, Psychology, or Sociology

• 3. Two additional social science-related courses from Comparative Ancient

Civilizations, Ethnic Studies; Environmental Sciences; Geography (cultural geography courses); Human Development; Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Interdisciplinary; Women’s Studies; or one of the disciplines in 1. or 2. above

One course focusing on the general concepts and issues in the study of race and ethnicity in California and the United States. Courses that satisfy this requirement must concentrate on one or more of four principal minority groups (African American, Asian American, Chicano/Latino, and Native American). These courses must be comparative in nature, analyzing the minority group experience within the present and historical context of other racial and ethnic groups, such as European-American minorities. The courses are to be offered by or cross-listed with the Department of Ethnic Studies.

Refer to the Programs and Courses section for the courses that fulfill the Ethnicity requirement.

Courses in American Sign Language may be used to meet this requirement.

For the B.A. degree: course level 4 or equivalent

This requirement may be satisfied by students (except for foreign language majors who satisfy the spirit of the language requirement by majoring in one or more languages) by completing the fourth-quarter level or its equivalent in one language at UCR (or at another college or university) with a minimum grade of “C” or by demonstrating proficiency at the fourth- quarter level on a foreign language placement exam offered by one of the foreign language departments at UCR. This test does not yield unit credit; it only determines whether the Foreign Language requirement has been met, or in which course of the language sequence a student should enroll. The placement exam may be taken only once in each subject during a student’s UCR career. Students continuing with the same foreign language they completed in high school must take a placement exam (visit place- menttest.ucr.edu for dates and locations). Credit will be allowed only at the course level for which they qualify according to the placement exam. 71 / Colleges and Academic Programs student’s major department or in the college’s Student Academic Affairs Office, 3400 Humanities and Social Sciences Building.

It is the student’s responsibility to meet all graduation requirements: general university, college, and major.

Students with declared majors receive academic advising through their major department. Major advisors are available within each department or program (see a list of departmental staff for academic affairs at chassstudentaffairs.ucr.edu). All departments assign an academic advisor to each major and may require an advisor’s approval before enrolling, submitting an academic petition, or making a change in the class schedule. Entering students who have not yet selected a major field of study should contact the Student Academic Affairs Office.

Undeclared and Pre-Business students are advised through the Student Academic Affairs Office. A staff of academic advisors is readily available to assist with questions pertaining to academic regulations and procedures, selection of courses which satisfy breadth requirements, major options, and alternatives. Students who need to confer with an advisor about overall degree requirements, academic difficulty, program planning, or assistance in selecting a major need to schedule an appointment with their advisor.

Students are required to register and enroll by the date set by the campus (visit registrar.ucr.edu for details).

The recommended study load for undergraduate students is 15 to 16 units per quarter. This is the average quarterly load to ensure steady progress for graduation in four years. The minimal program for an undergraduate student to be considered full time is three courses (12 units) per quarter. The normal progress for an undergraduate student is four courses (16 units) per quarter.

A class schedule of fewer than 12 units must be approved by the associate dean (visit registrar.ucr.edu for details). The college has established enrollment limits beyond which students require academic advisor approval. The limits are as follows: students in good academic standing, 20 units; students on academic probation, 17 units; students on subject- to-dismissal status, 15 units. Students on probation may not take courses on an “S/NC” basis.

After the second week of instruction, students may request changes by petition during a specified period. Petitions must usually be approved by the advisor and also, in the case of adds, by the instructor concerned. Changes to grading basis need advisor approval after the second week of classes. The associate dean must approve any changes in the class schedule requested after the regular petition period.

Courses (including Special Studies courses) can be added through the third week of instruction. Courses dropped after the second week of instruction will appear on the record with a “W” notation, signifying withdrawal. Students can withdraw from courses through the sixth week of instruction. The grading basis for a course can be changed through the eighth week of instruction. After the third week of instruction, a fee is required to file the petition to change the class schedule.

Undergraduate students in good academic standing may receive credit for courses undertaken and graded “S” up to a limit of one-third of the total units undertaken and passed on the Riverside campus at the time the degree is awarded. Normally, this means no more than 4 units of “S/NC” per quarter. The total also includes courses graded only “S/NC.” Courses that are required in, or prerequisite to, a major may not be taken on a “S/ NC” basis unless approved by the chair of the major department. Students on special status or limited status may take courses on a “S/NC” basis only with the approval of the associate dean.

A student may elect “S/NC” or delete “S/NC” from a course by filing a petition (enrollment adjustment form) with the Registrar. The deadline is the end of the eighth week of instruction and is listed each quarter at registrar.ucr.edu. This deadline is strictly enforced.

Regulations governing the “S/NC” option are described under Credit and Grades in the Policies and Regulations section of this catalog. This requirement may be satisfied by students (except for foreign language majors who satisfy the spirit of the language requirement by majoring in one or more languages) by completing the third-quarter level or its equivalent in one language at UCR (or at another college or university) with a minimum grade of “C” or by demonstrating proficiency at the third-quarter level on a foreign language placement exam offered by one of the foreign language departments at UCR. This test does not yield unit credit; it only determines whether the Foreign Language requirement has been met, or in which course of the language sequence a student should enroll. The placement exam may be taken only once in each subject during a student’s UCR career. Students continuing with the same foreign language they completed in high school must take a placement exam (visit placementtest.ucr.edu for dates and locations). Credit will be allowed only at the course level for which they qualify according to the placement exam.

1. One course in Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science

2. One course in Biological Sciences (Biochemistry, Biology, Botany and Plant Sciences, Entomology, Nematology, or Plant Pathology)

3. One course in Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, excluding cultural Geography courses)

4. Two additional courses from the areas listed above or in physical and/ or biological science courses offered in the Department of Environmental Sciences

Detailed requirements for each major can be found under the department or program listing in the Programs and Courses section of this catalog.

A major in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences shall consist of not fewer than 36 upper-division units. All courses applied toward the major and preparation for the major must be taken for a letter grade unless otherwise approved by the department chair. A 2.00 GPA in upper-division courses in the major is required for graduation. Once enrolled on this campus, students must complete all courses designated for a major in regular or summer sessions at UCR; exceptions to this policy must be approved by the department chair and by the associate dean.

Candidates for the B.A. degree may not receive more than 80 units of credit toward the degree for work taken in the major discipline (i.e., students must take at least 100 units outside the major discipline). Music and Dance majors may count a maximum of 102 units of music course work toward the B.A. degree (i.e., students must take at least 78 units outside the Music or Dance major).

Candidates for the B.S. degree may not receive more than 108 units of credit toward the degree for work taken in the major discipline (i.e., students must take at least 72 units outside the major discipline).

To receive the bachelor’s degree, transfer students must complete a minimum of 16 upper-division units in the major on the Riverside campus.

Students who have been away from the university for several terms should consult with their major departmental advisor about the requirements under which they may graduate. See the Catalog Rights Policy for Undergraduate Degrees in the Policies and Regulations section of this catalog.

For more information on UCR policies and regulations see the Policies and Regulations section of this catalog.

Refer to the Student Academic Affairs Web site at chassstudentaffairs.ucr. edu for more information on college policies and procedures.

Students are responsible for meeting deadline dates regarding enrollment, add/drop/withdrawal, change of grading basis, credit by examination, declaration of candidacy, and other actions. The dates are online at registrar.ucr.edu and must be observed. Advising can be obtained in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences / 72

or more quarters must apply for readmission to the university and file an application for graduation.

All course work, whether taken at UCR or elsewhere, must be completed by the last day of UCR’s finals week during the quarter of graduation (no GDs or Incomplete grades). Incomplete, IE, IP or GD grades on the transcript will stop the processing of the degree.

Once the application for graduation is filed, the student’s name will be entered on the appropriate degree list. Students who need to amend the prospective quarter of graduation and who have submitted an application for graduation petition must notify the Student Academic Affairs Office, in writing, as soon as possible.

Students may withdraw from the university prior to the end of instruction, for serious personal reasons, with the approval of the associate dean. Students can initiate the withdrawal process online by going to myforms. ucr.edu.

The wide variety of majors and programs available in the College of Hu- manities, Arts, and Social Sciences provides an excellent background and preparation for immediate entry into the job market or for graduate and professional schools. Some of these are listed below; however, students are urged to see their faculty advisor or a counselor in the Career Center for further information.

The Arts Undergraduate majors in the arts at UCR are designed to provide a solid liberal arts education at the same time as they provide essential training in the practical techniques of the specific art field involved. This means that arts majors provide a broad educational background, on a par with the other majors in the college, which prepares each student for effective participation in any job market where educational breadth is important.

Through the thorough practical training in each art field, an increasing number of UCR students are finding attractive career opportunities in the visual arts, writing, dance, music, and theater arts. Not that it has become any easier to practice as an artist or performer; these remain options best followed by the most talented and determined. However, the opportunities in many arts-related fields are increasing as the role of the arts continues to expand. Such opportunities include positions in teaching, music and dance therapy, graphics, theater management, costume design, performing arts management, fine arts publication, the recording industry, the arts, and criticism. Moreover, new professions, which will open yet wider vistas in coming years, are evolving for those trained in the arts.

UCR students who graduate with a major in one of the arts have consistently gained admission to graduate schools at outstanding universities, conservatories, and professional schools throughout the country.

At UCR, students may major in Art, Art History, Creative Writing, Dance, Media and Cultural Studies, Music, or Theatre, Film and Digital Production. At the graduate level, the M.A. degree is offered in Art History and in Music. M.F.A. degrees include Experimental Choreography, Visual Art, and Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts. A Ph.D. is offered in Critical Dance Studies.

The Chancellor provides performance awards for excellence in the arts for students who have already achieved high proficiency upon entry into the university and who will continue to practice their art forms while students at UCR. For further information, contact the departments of Art; Dance; Music; Theatre, Film and Digital Production; and Creative Writing.

The Gluck Fellows Program of the Arts at UCR provides Gluck Faculty, Graduate, and Undergraduate Fellows the opportunity to bring their respective art forms to elementary, middle, and high school students and nursing home residents who have little or no access to the arts. The departments of Art; Art History; Creative Writing; Dance; Music; and Theatre, Film and Digital Production as well as the Sweeney Art Gallery and UCR/California Museum of Photography participate in the Gluck Fellows Program of the Arts. Students interested in the Gluck Fellows Program of the Arts should check with individual departments. See Repetition of Courses in the Policies and Regulations section.

For details, see Part-Time Study under the Finances and Registration.

A petition is a form representing a student’s need or desire to be excepted from any standard rule or regulation in the university. It is the only way to obtain formal approval from the department, the college or school, the Registrar, or whomever has authority over a particular request. Some petitions carry a small fee; others are free.

An approved petition for a waiver or substitution in degree requirements represents an agreement between the student, the college or school, and in some cases, the department chair, granting the student an exception from the existing regulations.

Petitions are also used at UCR to change college or major, enroll in fewer units than regulations permit, make late changes to a class schedule, obtain credit by examination, concurrent enrollment, or withdraw from the university. Petitions for most of these exceptions are available in the Student Academic Affairs Office. Please note that petitions for retroactive actions more than one year old will not be approved.

To earn credit for a course by examination without formal enrollment in that course, students must be in residence and in good academic standing.

Before the examination may be given, arrangements and approval for examination for degree credit must be made with the instructor appointed to give the examination, a faculty advisor (if the major department requires it), and the associate dean. Petitions must be filed with the Office of the Registrar no later than the third week of instruction. Credit by examination is not allowed for English Composition courses.

The results of all examinations for degree credit are entered on students’ records as though they had actually taken the courses of instruction. There is a $5 service charge for each petition. The credit by examination procedure may not be used as a means of improving a previous grade.

At the close of each quarter, the courses, units, grades, and grade points earned are added to the student’s cumulative university record. This record summarizes progress toward a degree. Lack of adequate progress may jeopardize continued registration. Students can access their advisory degree check through rweb.ucr.edu).

Submit your application via R’Web by the appropriate deadline. The application process is a two-step process with an initial submission via R’Web and a secondary submission through the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Application for Graduation. Instructions are provided at the end of your R’Web application.

Students should review their remaining requirements through rweb.ucr. edu each quarter. They should also contact their academic advisor in their major department or program two quarters before expected graduation to confirm remaining requirements. Completion of the degree depends upon completion of any work in progress. During the graduation quarter, any changes made to a student’s schedule after the third week of instruction should be immediately reported to the academic advisor.

If for any reason a student does not meet the requirements for graduation after filing the application, another application must be filed for the ap- propriate quarter. Students graduating in absentia after an absence of one 73 / Colleges and Academic Programs At UCR, students may gain valuable experience in government agencies through the Academic Internship Program. In addition to numerous local internship settings, there are quarter-away internships available in several Sacramento and Washington, D.C. offices. See the Career Center in the Services for Students section of this catalog.

UC Center at Sacramento offers student internship opportunities. Students live in UC housing, near the state Capitol, and intern from 24 to 33 hours per week with members of the state legislature, government offices, or nonprofit agencies. See UC Center at Sacramento in the Introducing UC Riverside section of this catalog.

The UCR Washington Academic Program provides undergraduate students with a multidimensional educational experience in Washington, D.C. Students undertake academic pursuits as well as cultural and social activities. The program combines course work with field research and internship experience. See UCR Washington Academic Program in the Introducing UC Riverside section of this catalog.

Social Welfare Full professional training usually consists of two years of graduate training leading to the degree of Master of Social Work.

Students planning to seek employment in social welfare after completing the baccalaureate degree should prepare in the fields of psychology (particularly child and adolescent psychology and the study of personality), sociology (with emphasis on society and personality, social thought and social organization), economics, political science, anthropology, and statistical and research methods in the social sciences. Students who plan to enter a professional school of social work following undergraduate training should consult with an advisor at UCR for the best selection of classes.

Career opportunities for students with the B.A. or B.S. degree include positions as deputy probation officer, social worker, group counselor, corrections officer, substance abuse counselor, and community relations worker. Internships provide useful experience as part of the undergraduate program in preparation for such careers.

Teaching Credential Programs Students planning a career as a teacher may wish to consider one of the majors that offers a subject-matter preparation program.

Specific details and counseling are available at individual department offices and the Graduate School of Education and at education.ucr.edu.

Students who are considering working toward any teaching credential should attend one of the credential information seminars offered by the Teacher Education Services Office (1124 Sproul) for advice in planning an academic program. It is also important to note that other majors in the liberal arts can serve as effective preparation for entry into the worlds of management and business. Any major curriculum that includes substantial emphasis on oral and written expression and analytic and critical thinking can serve this purpose, particularly if accompanied by a suitable cluster of courses in business and management topics. Internships, which are available in business and industry settings, can assist in clarifying educational and personal goals, allowing exploration of alternative career options, and providing the opportunity to apply academic background to a practical, real world experience.

Students who wish to pursue a graduate degree in the Business Administration field may wish to consider UCR’s School of Business.

Law Most law schools require a baccalaureate degree. Law schools do not require a uniform prelaw course of study or a specific college major; backgrounds in the physical sciences are as acceptable as those in the social sciences and humanities. However, law schools in general do recommend that the prelaw student attempt to reach several goals during the undergraduate years: an understanding of the development of social, political, and economic institutions; an ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing; the capacity to think clearly, carefully, and independently; and a habit of disciplined study. Therefore, there is no specific, formal prelaw curriculum that a student must take.

Most law schools require applicants to take the Law School Admission Test, administered regionally by the Educational Testing Service. The test is administered at UCR on three occasions during the year. Applications for and information about this test may be obtained in the Department of Political Science.

Students who are considering applying to law schools are strongly urged to consult with the prelaw advisor in the Department of Political Science, 2224 Watkins Hall.

Librarianships All library schools accredited by the American Library Association require a baccalaureate degree for admission and usually a reading knowledge of one or two languages other than English. A broad general background, supported by the ability to read rapidly and intelligently, is helpful. The knowledge, in depth, of the literature of some subject area is especially advantageous. All subject fields, including the biological and natural sciences, the humanities, and the social sciences may prepare a student for graduate study in librarianship.

In addition to career opportunities in public, school, and academic libraries, special librarians may work in government agencies, and in commercial and industrial firms, such as pharmaceutical companies, banks, and advertising agencies.

Museums, Archives, and Historic Preservation The American Association of Museums and The Society of American Archivists have designated the master’s degree as the professional degree level for careers in museums and archives. The Public History Program M.A. (Department of History) provides professional education and training for these careers, as well as for careers in general historic preservation and public history.

The UCR/California Museum of Photography is of significant value to those interested in photographic history and museum practices, as well as to those with creative interests in photography.

Public Administration Government agencies offer many administrative career options including jobs in personnel, budget administration, labor relations, program analysis and public information. These types of positions may require a bachelor’s or a master’s degree or a combination of degrees plus experience. Students interested in a career in public information are encouraged to acquire a broad liberal arts education at the undergraduate level. An undergraduate major in any of the social sciences provides appropriate preparation for graduate work in public administration. Special attention is called to the majors in Political Science/ Administrative Studies, Political Science/International Affairs, and Political Science/Public Service. College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences / 74

Students who place in but do not plan to complete a college-level intermediate algebra course by the end of their first quarter of enrollment at UC Riverside, should file a Change of Major Petition to an appropriate, non-Calculus-requiring major in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS) or petition the Divisional Dean of CNAS Student Affairs to remain in CNAS under special circumstances. Students who pass the IAW college-level intermediate algebra course at a level deemed satisfactory for CNAS students, will be advised to enroll in Math 006A for the following quarter at UC Riverside.

Transfer Students Students are selected primarily on the basis of academic preparation, as assessed by their GPA in academic coursework and strength of preparation for the intended major. Admission is selective based on the GPA in all transferable coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.7 and completion of required major preparatory coursework. Students should visit assist.org for updated and comprehensive major preparation requirements.

The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) is not accepted for students planning to transfer to the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. Although courses taken to satisfy the IGETC may be applied to the college’s breadth pattern, students should concentrate on completing transferable mathematics and science courses.

Although freshmen may choose an academic major on entering UCR, those who are unsure about specific academic goals may request to be admitted to the college as an undeclared student, choosing one of three options in this category.

• 1. Undeclared — Life Sciences, for students interested in Biochemistry;

Biology; Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology; Entomology; Microbiology; Neuroscience; or Plant Biology.

• 2. Undeclared — Mathematic Sciences, for students interested in

Mathematics or Statistics, or Mathematics for Teachers of Secondary School

• 3. Undeclared — Physical Sciences, for students interested in Chemistry,

Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or Physics

Students who follow the recommended program for any of the three undeclared options will be prepared to enter a wide variety of science majors. Even if their plans change several quarters later, they will have avoided academic difficulty by planning a sensible, basic preliminary strategy. Individuals entering as students in one of the three undeclared options are advised through the college’s Undergraduate Academic Advising Center by both professional academic advisors and faculty mentors from diverse science departments. Actual admission into degree programs is predicated upon successful completion of courses with satisfactory grades. Transfer into another college requires performance judged to be satisfactory by that college.

All students with 90 or more units toward a degree are expected to declare a major. To declare a major, obtain approval from the college’s Undergraduate Academic Advising Center by filing a Change of Major Petition. Students are expected to declare a major by the beginning of their junior year (completion of 90 units). Students who fail to declare a major by this time will not be permitted to register until an approved declaration of major has been submitted to the Divisional Dean of CNAS Student Affairs at the CNAS Undergraduate Academic Advising Center.

If students in one of the three undeclared options feel their interests lie primarily in the areas of humanities or social sciences, advising can be obtained in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, (951) 827-3683. Students interested in engineering or computer science and engineering can be advised in the Bourns College of Engineering, (951) 827-ENGR (3647).

A declaration of a second major must be filed at the college’s Undergraduate Academic Advising Center at least two quarters before graduation and approved by both academic major advisors and the Divisional Dean of CNAS Student Affairs. At the time of filing, a student must have completed 120 units, with at least 18 upper-division units in the primary major and at least 8 upper-division units in the secondary major. Of the required upper-division units, a minimum of 24 (no more than 4 of CNAS Undergraduate Academic Advising Center 1223 Pierce Hall University of California, Riverside Riverside, CA 92521

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With strengths in the biological, physical, mathematical, and agricultural sciences, the college offers the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degrees. The B.A. degree, when offered, provides for both broad general education and major field specialization. The B.S. degree stresses advanced work in the major and associated fields. All degree programs provide students with an opportunity to develop an understanding and appreciation of our relationship to the world around us, in addition to preparing them for careers in their fields of specialization.

The variety of degree programs and the flexibility of each provide great freedom of choice to students. Cooperative efforts between departments in the college provide for interdepartmental (interdisciplinary) majors. Students may elect to take double majors within the college or between this college and another. See the college’s Undergraduate Academic Advising Center for information on double majors. Individual majors may be planned for students who find that individual goals can be accommodated through the resources and interested faculty at UCR. Information and regulations on individual majors may be obtained from the college’s Undergraduate Academic Advising Center.

For information on graduate degrees see the Graduate Studies section of this catalog.

A major is a coordinated group of upper-division courses (100-199 series) in a field of specialization. Early choice of a major is desirable. Students must declare a major by the time they have earned 90 units. The courses for any particular major are specified by the relevant department or departmental group, and they must provide at least 36 upper-division units of credit, normally taken on a letter grade basis. No more than 84 units in any one discipline may be applied to the degree.

Admission of Freshmen Applicants to majors in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences who excel in the academic criteria, with additional emphasis on advanced mathematics and laboratory science preparation, will be considered. It is strongly recommended that students have sufficient mathematics competency to qualify for college-level calculus at the time of enrollment.

Mathematics Advisory Examination All incoming CNAS freshmen who are not exempt must take the Mathematics Advisory Examination (MAE) prior to attending the summer Highlander Orientation. Certain MAE scores that indicate the need for additional work in intermediate algebra will place students in a college-level intermediate algebra course. This means that these students will need to complete an intermediate algebra course prior to enrolling in any Science and Math courses required for CNAS majors. Students will have the option to enroll in the Intermediate Algebra Workshop (ARC 035) college-level intermediate algebra course during the summer prior to their first Fall quarter at UC Riverside or, at the latest, during their first Fall quarter.

ARC 035 Intermediate Algebra Workshop is designed to give students the math proficiency to succeed in a rigorous, university level pre-calculus mathematics course. Based on a student’s math performance in all ARC 035 coursework, the workshop has two outcomes for CNAS students: 1) placement in Math 006A; or 2) no placement.

Students must complete the IAW college-level intermediate algebra course on the UCR campus. For more information about the IAW program, students may visit arc.ucr.edu/lncr35. 75 / Colleges and Academic Programs

which can be 190-199 courses) must be unique to each major. To declare a second major, a student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher and an upper-division major GPA of 2.7 or higher in each major. A student may elect a second major in a department or interdepartmental group of another college. A declaration of such a second major must be signed by the appropriate deans of both colleges and filed by the student with the primary college. A student must meet requirements of both primary and secondary majors and the college requirements of the primary major if they are both in the same baccalaureate class. If the two majors lead to different degrees (B.S. and B.A.), that fact is noted on the transcript, but only one diploma indicating both degree designations will be issued upon successful completion of such a program. Furthermore, if the double major is a mixed B.S./B.A., the college requirements for both majors must be met. Information on how to file for double majors may be obtained from the college’s Undergraduate Academic Advising Center.

Students may change majors if they are in good standing and not expected to exceed the unit limitation of 216 units toward the degree. Students can petition to change their major within the college or transfer from another college to the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. Students interested in transferring to the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences should consult with an advisor in the CNAS Undergraduate Academic Advising Center regarding specific prerequisite courses. Students will be reviewed for course coverage and GPA for the new major. Major changes to CNAS or within CNAS are approved by the Divisional Dean of CNAS Student Affairs.

Students who fail to attain a GPA of 2.00 (“C”) in preparation for the major or major courses may be denied the privilege of entering or continuing in that major.

Each minor in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences consists of not fewer than 20 nor more than 28 units of organized, upper-division courses. No more than 4 units of 190-199 courses may be used in fulfilling the upper-division unit requirement for a minor. Of the specified upper-division units, a minimum of 16 must be unique to the minor and may not be used to satisfy major requirements. The CNAS Undergraduate Academic Advising Center is responsible for student and administrative issues pertaining to the minors offered by CNAS. Minors offered by other colleges are administered by the department, program, or interdisciplinary program offering the minor. Students must file a declaration of a minor by filing a petition with the college’s Undergraduate Academic Advising Center at least two quarters before graduation and must be in good academic standing at the time of filing. A minor requires the signature of the Academic Advisor that supervises the minor and the signature of the Divisional Dean of CNAS Student Affairs.

For a description of the University Honors Program, see Educational Opportunities in the section Introducing UC Riverside. For a listing of requirements and courses, refer to University Honors Program in the Programs and Courses section.

The College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences maintains funds for undergraduate scholarships. Application materials and information are available in the college’s Undergraduate Academic Advising Center. Visit cnasstudent.ucr.edu or e-mail cnasstudent@ucr.edu.

Freshman Advising Seminars are designed to introduce students to a wide variety of topics in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, including major selection, curriculum planning, career options and goals in the sciences, opportunities for undergraduate research, development of learning and study skills, ethics in research and education, and an introduction to the faculty in the college. Each quarter’s offerings are listed at registrar.ucr.edu under NASC 091 and NASC 093. Topics vary from quarter to quarter.

Department/Program Degree

Biochemistry Biology emphasis B.A. B.S. Chemistry emphasis B.A. B.S. Medical Sciences emphasis B.A. B.S. Biological Sciences1 B.S. Bioinformatics and Genomics track B.S. Biology track B.S. Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology track B.S. Conservation Biology track B.S. Environmental Toxicology track B.S. Evolution and Ecology track B.S. Medical Biology track B.S. Microbiology track B.S. Plant Biology track B.S. Biology B.A. B.S. Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology B.A. B.S. Chemistry B.A. B.S. Chemical Physics option B.S. Environmental Chemistry option B.S. Earth Sciences Earth Sciences B.S. Geology General Geology option B.S. Geobiology option B.S. Geophysics option B.S. Global Climate Change option B.S. Geophysics B.S. Entomology B.A. B.S. Environmental Sciences Environmental Toxicology option B.A. B.S. Natural Science option B.A. B.S. Social Science option B.A. B.S. Environmental Sciences (joint with California State University, Fresno)1 B.S. Mathematics Pure Mathematics B.A. B.S. Applied Mathematics Biology option B.A. B.S. Chemistry option B.A. B.S. Economics option B.A. B.S. Environmental Sciences option B.A. B.S. Physics option B.A. B.S. Statistics option B.A. B.S. Computational Mathematics B.A. B.S. Mathematics for Secondary School Teachers B.S. Microbiology B.A. B.S. Neuroscience B.A. B.S. Physics B.A. B.S. Applied Physics and Engineering B.S. Biophysics option B.S. Physics Education B.S. Plant Biology B.A. B.S. Statistics B.A. B.S. Statistical Computing option B.S. Quantitative Management option B.S.

Disciplinary Minors Applied Statistics Global Climate Change Chemistry Mathematics Entomology Neuroscience Environmental Sciences Physics Geology Plant Biology

1 New student registration in this program is not open at present. College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences / 76

Breadth Requirement Unit Summary

For the B.A. English Composition Varies Humanities 20 Social Sciences 16

Ethnicity (4 units)1 — Foreign Language 16 Natural Sciences and Mathematics 20 Total Units 72 plus English Composition For the B.S.

English Composition Varies Humanities 12 Social Sciences 12

Ethnicity (4 units)1 — Natural Sciences and Mathematics 20 Additional Courses 16 Total Units 60 plus English Composition

1The 4-unit ethnicity requirement can be applied to either the Humanities

• 3. Two courses from among the following:

• a) Literature taken in the departments or programs in Comparative

Literature and Foreign Languages, English, Media and Cultural Studies, Hispanic Studies, or from among courses within these disciplines as designated by the Executive Committee of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.

• b) Philosophy, taken in the Department of Philosophy, or from among

courses within this discipline as designated by the Executive Committee of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

• c) Religious Studies, taken in the Department of Religious Studies,

or from among courses within this discipline as designated by the Executive Committee of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

• 4. One additional course from the following:

• a) History, the Fine Arts, Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies

• b) A foreign language at level 4 or above

• c) A humanities course offered by Ethnic Studies; Comparative Ancient

Civilizations; Creative Writing (courses in journalism); Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; Latin American Studies; Linguistics; Media and Cultural Studies; or Women’s Studies

No course used to satisfy the English Composition requirement will apply toward Humanities credit.

No more than two courses in performance may be counted toward the Humanities requirement.

Students must demonstrate adequate proficiency in English Composition by completing a one-year sequence of college- level instruction in English Composition, with no grade lower than C. Courses in the Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) program and other alternatives approved by the Academic Senate as alternatives to the sequence’s third-quarter course, English 001C, may be applied toward satisfaction of the third quarter requirement if a student’s college permits its majors to substitute such a course for 001C, and if students have first passed English 001B with a “C” or higher. The grade in the alternative course must be no lower than a “C.” Individual colleges may set a higher GPA requirement in English 001A and/or 001B as a prerequisite to take Senate-approved alternatives to English 001C.

Students in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences must meet three levels of requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree: general university requirements, college requirements, and major requirements.

General university requirements are listed at the beginning of the Undergraduate Studies section. For information on university regulations see the Policies and Regulations section of this catalog.

In addition to the above general university requirements, the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences has the following unit requirement.

Students are not normally expected to take significantly more than 180 units to obtain the bachelor’s degree. After earning credit for 216 units, a student will not be permitted to continue except by approval of the Divisional Dean of CNAS Student Affairs when specific academic or professional reasons are involved.

The following credit limitations apply for all students enrolled in the college:

• 1. After completing 105 quarter units at a community college, students are

not allowed further units for courses completed at a community college.

• 2. No more than 6 units in physical education activity courses may be

applied toward the bachelor’s degree.

• 3. Enrollment in more than 8 units of graduate courses requires submission

of a petition and approval by the Divisional Dean of CNAS Student Affairs. No more than three courses in the 300 series of courses may be applied toward the bachelor’s degree. Credit is not granted for 400 series courses taken in UC Extension.

The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum is not accepted for students planning to transfer to the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. It does not adequately cover the lower-division mathematics and science prerequisites required for majors in this college.

For the following requirements, a course is defined as a block of instruction that carries credit of 4 or more units. Courses taken in the department or program of a student’s major (including courses cross-listed with the major) may not be applied toward the breadth requirements except for Biology majors in connection with the Biological Sciences requirement. However, courses outside the major discipline, but required for the major, may be applied toward satisfaction of these requirements.

Some majors in the college may have specific course requirements for meeting the following breadth requirements. Check under individual major requirements in the Programs and Courses section of this catalog.

Requirements are for both the B.A. and the B.S. degrees unless specified separately.

For the B.A. degree: 20 units

• 1. One course in World History (At UCR, courses that satisfy this

requirement are HIST 010, HIST 015, or HIST 020.)

• 2. One course in the fine arts (Art; Art History; Creative Writing courses in

poetry, fiction, or playwriting; Dance; Media and Cultural Studies; Music; Theatre or from among courses within these disciplines as designated by the Executive Committee of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences) 77 / Colleges and Academic Programs

• 2. One course must be taken in the departments of Anthropology,

Psychology, or Sociology, or from among courses within these disciplines as designated by the Executive Committee of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

• 3. Social science courses offered by Ethnic Studies; Environmental

Sciences; Geography (cultural geography courses); Human Development; Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; Women’s Studies; or one of the disciplines in 1. or 2. above

Course work that may be taken to be used in partial satisfaction of the Humanities and the Social Sciences requirements must be evaluated by the college’s Undergraduate Academic Advising Center. The college’s Undergraduate Academic Advising Center, in consultation with the college Executive Committee, determines which courses apply to these requirements. It will implement this policy.

It is the student’s responsibility to verify those courses that fulfill either the Humanities or the Social Sciences requirement, particularly the series of courses in cultural geography.

One course dealing with general concepts and issues in the study of race and ethnicity in California and the United States. Courses that satisfy this requirement must concentrate on one or more of four principal minority groups (African American, Asian American, Chicano/Latino, and Native American). These courses must be comparative in nature, analyzing the minority group experience within the present and historical context of other racial and ethnic groups, such as European-American minorities. The courses are to be offered by or cross-listed with the Department of Ethnic Studies.

Regardless of the student’s college and major, the course may be counted toward the Humanities or the Social Sciences graduation requirements, depending upon the course’s content as evaluated by the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Executive Committee. Check with the college’s Undergraduate Academic Advising Center for the courses that fulfill the Ethnicity requirement.

For the B.A. degree: 16 units

This requirement may be fulfilled in one language by completing course 4 with a minimum grade of “C” or demonstrating equivalent proficiency; or by completing course 2 with a minimum grade of “C” in each of the two languages; or by demonstrating equivalent proficiency (level 2) in each of two languages. American Sign Language may also be used to satisfy this requirement. Biology and Neuroscience majors must complete four quarters of one language. Students who are pursuing a B.A. degree and who have not completed a foreign language course may enroll in a level-1 foreign language course. However, students must take a placement exam if they plan to take a course in the same foreign language that they studied in high school. The placement exam may be taken only once in each subject during a student’s UCR career. Transfer students who have taken a college-level foreign language course should consult with an advisor.

• 1. One course in Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science

• 2. One course in Biological Sciences (Biochemistry, Biology, Entomology,

Nematology, Plant Biology, or Plant Pathology); the course must include a laboratory

• 3. One course in Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences,

excluding cultural geography courses)

• 4. Two additional courses from areas (2) or (3) above or in physical and/or

biological science courses offered in the Department of Environmental Sciences

This requirement may automatically be satisfied by lower-division requirements for the major.

For the B.S. degree: An additional 16 units of substantive course work in Students have the option of using a score of 3 on the College Board Advanced Placement Test in English to satisfy ENGL 001A; they must complete ENGL 001B and ENGL 001C.

Students with a score of 4 or 5 on the College Board Advanced Placement Test in English have satisfied ENGL 001A and ENGL 001B; they must complete ENGL 001C.

For the B.S. degree: 12 units

• 1. One course in world history (At UCR, courses that satisfy this

requirement are HIST 010, HIST 015, or HIST 020.)

• 2. One course from among the following:

• a) Fine arts (Art; Art History; Creative Writing courses in poetry, fiction,

or playwriting; Dance; Media and Cultural Studies; Music; Theatre or from among courses within these disciplines as designated by the Executive Committee of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences)

• b) Literature taken in the departments or programs in Comparative

Literature and Foreign Languages, English, Hispanic Studies, Media and Cultural Studies or from among courses within these disciplines as designated by the Executive Committee of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

• c) Philosophy, taken in the Department of Philosophy, or from among

courses within this discipline as designated by the Executive Committee of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

• d) Religious Studies, taken in the Department of Religious Studies,

or from among courses within this discipline as designated by the Executive Committee of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

• 3. One additional course chosen from the following:

• a) History, the Fine Arts, Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies

• b) A foreign language at level 3 or above

• c) Humanities courses offered by Ethnic Studies; Comparative Ancient

Civilizations; Creative Writing (courses in journalism); Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; Latin American Studies; Linguistics; Media and Cultural Studies; or Women’s Studies

No course used to satisfy the English Composition requirement will apply toward Humanities credit.

No more than one course in performance may be counted toward the Humanities requirement.

For the B.A. degree: 16 units

• 1. One course must be taken in the departments of Economics or Political

Science or from among courses within these disciplines as designated by the Executive Committee of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

• 2. One course must be taken in the departments of Anthropology,

Psychology, or Sociology, or from among courses within these disciplines as designated by the Executive Committee of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

• 3. Social science courses offered by Ethnic Studies; Environmental

Sciences; Geography (cultural geography courses); Human Development; Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences; Women’s Studies, or one of the disciplines in 1. or 2. above

For the B.S. degree: 12 units

• 1. One course must be taken in the departments of Economics or Political

Science or from among courses within these disciplines as designated by the Executive Committee of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences / 78

must be responsible for ensuring that they meet all requirements for graduation.

Before each quarter, students advance enroll in all courses they plan to take. Every student’s course schedule must be approved by the student’s academic advisor. Students are expected to register and enroll by the date set by the campus (visit registrar.ucr.edu for details).

Since the college expects all students to make regular progress toward their degrees, class schedules of less than 12 units must be approved by the Divisional Dean of CNAS Student Affairs. Repeated courses are considered part of the total unit load.

Students on probation may not register for more than 15 units in a quarter without consent of the Divisional Dean of CNAS Student Affairs. No student may enroll in less than 8 units (two classes).

During the first two weeks of the quarter, students make course enrollment changes via rweb.ucr.edu, and approvals by academic advisors and instructors are generally not required. After the second week of instruction ends, students must file an enrollment adjustment form online at myforms. ucr.edu to make changes. With the approval of their academic advisor and the course instructor, students may add courses to their class schedule up to noon on the end of the third week of classes. With the approval of their academic advisor, students may withdraw from a course up to noon on the end of the sixth week or change the grading basis up to noon on the end of the eighth week. For courses dropped after the second week, a “W” appears on the transcript, indicating withdrawal. Students may withdraw from all their courses up until the end of the tenth week of instruction. Students exercising this option will receive “W’s” in all their courses for that quarter.

Students in this college who are not on probation may take nonmajor courses on an “S/NC” basis and other courses graded only on an “S/NC” basis, provided they do not exceed one third of the total units undertaken and passed (graded “S”) on the UCR campus at the time the degree is awarded.

Courses required for the major and lower-division mathematics or science courses that are prerequisites to major courses cannot be taken on an “S/ NC” basis.

A student may elect “S/NC” or delete “S/NC” from a course during the R’Web enrollment period or later in the quarter by filing an enrollment adjustment form online at myforms.ucr.edu. The deadline is noon on the end of the eighth week of instruction and is listed each quarter at registrar. ucr.edu.

Regulations governing the “S/NC” option are described under Credit and Grades in the Policies and Regulations section of this catalog.

A student may petition for the privilege of examination for degree credit without formal enrollment in a particular course but must be in residence and not on academic probation. Arrangements for examination for degree credit must be made with the student’s faculty mentor. Approvals of the faculty mentor, the Divisional Dean of CNAS Student Affairs of the college, and the instructor who is agreeing to give the examination are necessary before the examination may be given. The results of all examinations for degree credit are entered on the student’s record as though the student had actually taken the courses of instruction.

Detailed requirements for each major are found under the department listings in the Programs and Courses section of this catalog.

A major in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences shall consist of not fewer than 36 nor more than 60 upper-division units. No more than 9 units of courses in the 190-199 series may be counted in fulfilling the upper-division units needed for the major.

By the beginning of the junior year, students must consult with their advisor and choose a major. A GPA of at least 2.00 (C) in the upper- division courses taken in the major field is required for graduation.

A lower-division core curriculum prepares students for a wide variety of majors, including Biochemistry; Biology; Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology; Entomology; Microbiology; Neuroscience; and Plant Biology. Students complete a uniform core curriculum prior to advancing to upper-division courses. The curriculum is Introductory Biology (1 year, including laboratory), General Chemistry including laboratory (1 year), Organic Chemistry (1 year), Calculus (2 quarters), Physics including laboratory (1 year), Statistics (1 quarter), and Introductory Biochemistry (1 quarter). No more than 12 units of upper- division life sciences courses not being used to satisfy the core may be taken prior to completion of the core.

For detailed information on UCR policies and regulations see the Policies and Regulations section of this catalog.

College Regulations

Detailed information and specifics with regard to the college regulations governing undergraduate student status as approved by the faculty and contained in the Manual of the Riverside Division of the Academic Senate may be obtained from a faculty advisor or the college’s Undergraduate Academic Advising Center.

Students are responsible for meeting deadline dates regarding enrollment, add/drop, change of grading basis, credit by examination, withdrawal, applications for graduation, declaration of candidacy, and other actions. The deadline dates are listed at registrar.ucr.edu and must be observed. Academic advising can be obtained in the college’s Undergraduate Academic Advising Center, 1223 Pierce Hall.

All students who declare a major upon entrance to the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences are assigned to a department or interdepartmental faculty oversight committee granting the degree for that major or area of specialization. For assignment of faculty mentors, new students should report to the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center. Students in one of three undeclared options in the college are also advised in the college’s Undergraduate Academic Advising Center.

Students should keep in touch with their professional academic advisor housed in the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center on all academic matters, including choice of courses, consideration of a major, and requirements for graduation. Before consulting the academic advisor, students should formulate a tentative program according to their interests and needs and should be familiar with general university, college, and major requirements.

It is important that each student keep in mind that the advisor serves to assist students but does not administer the student’s program. Students 79 / Colleges and Academic Programs Leaders in medical and dental education urge prospective students to arrange their programs to obtain a broad general education, since the subject matter of the humanities and social sciences is not offered by the professional schools. It is recommended that students preparing to seek admission to medical or dental school obtain a bachelor’s degree, to which all of UCR’s preprofessional programs lead.

A student may satisfy the requirements for admission to medical or dental school in one of the following ways:

1. Completing any UCR Life Science major

2. Completing the major in Chemistry

3. Majoring in any department but fulfilling concurrently the specific course requirements of medical or dental schools

Most medical and dental schools recommend that the courses shown above be taken in a preprofessional degree program. These courses should include laboratories.

The Thomas Haider Program at the UCR School of Medicine Students in any major at UCR are eligible to complete admission requirements and apply for up to 24 positions reserved for UCR students in the UCR School of Medicine. Students eligible to apply to this unique pathway into the UCR medical school, called the Thomas Haider Program at the UCR School of Medicine, are those who attend UCR for at least six consecutive quarters and complete their bachelor’s degree at UCR. Information on this program and general admission to the UCR medical school is provided at medschool.ucr.edu, in the school’s section of this catalog, in the medical school Student Affairs Office (1682A School of Medicine Education Building, (951) 827-4334), and at orientation meetings held at UCR.

Course Work for Medicine and Dentistry Years

General chemistry 1

Organic chemistry 1

Physics 1

General biology 1

Upper-division biochemistry

Upper-division genetics

Mathematics through integral calculus

Statistics

Psychology

Other Health Professions In addition to those described above, UCR offers the preprofessional requirements for entrance to other health professional schools, including optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, nursing, physical therapy, and physician assistant, among others. Information about these can be obtained from the Health Professions Advising Center (HPAC), hpac.ucr.edu, or the Career Center (Veitch Student Center).

Teaching The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing has established guidelines and standards that prepare students for teaching credentials. For a description of how students can prepare for the multiple- subject (elementary) and single subject (secondary) credentials, refer to individual departments in the Programs and Courses section of this catalog.

After earning the bachelor’s degree, the prospective teacher registers for an additional year of training in education theory and practice needed to obtain a teaching credential. Anyone considering obtaining a teaching credential should attend one of the credential information seminars offered by the Teacher Education Services Office, 1124 Sproul Hall, and consult with an advisor early in the planning of an academic program.

California Teach-Science/Mathematics Initiative (CaTEACH-SMI) Students with a talent for science, math or engineering can translate that ability into preparing for a teaching career in California through the California Teach- At the close of each quarter, the courses, units, grades, and grade points earned are added to the student’s cumulative university record. This record summarizes progress toward a degree. UCR requires all undergraduate students to make Expected Progress each academic year. A full-time undergraduate student is considered to be making Expected Progress towards a baccalaureate degree if the student:

• • Passes at least 45 units each academic year

• • Declares a major by the time the student earns 90 units

• • Follows a program of study consistent with the student’s declared

major

Students who have not earned a minimum of 37 units each academic year, have not declared a major by the time they earn 90 units, or are not following a program of study consistent with the student’s declared major are not considered to be making Expected Progress towards a baccalaureate degree.

Students who fail to make Expected Progress may be ineligible for con- tinued registration. Continued registration will be at the discretion of the Divisional Dean of CNAS Student Affairs.

Students can access their advisory degree check through rweb.ucr.edu.

Applications for graduation are available online at cnasgradapp.ucr.edu and must be filed by the deadline established for the quarter in which graduation is expected. The deadline for filing applications for graduation is listed at registrar.ucr.edu each quarter. If it is necessary to amend the prospective date of graduation during the quarter in which graduation is expected, the student must notify the college’s Undergraduate Academic Advising Center, in writing, as soon as possible.

Applications are not accepted after the deadline established for the quarter in which the student intends to graduate. If for any reason the student does not meet the requirements for graduation after announcing candidacy, or fails to meet the deadline for filing, a new application must be filed for the subsequent quarter.

Students graduating in absentia after an absence of one or more quarters must apply for readmission to the university and file an Application for Graduation with the college Undergraduate Academic Advising Center.

Undergraduate academic preparation for several professional careers can be acquired in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. Brief explanations of preprofessional academic programs follow.

Forestry Any Life Science major at UCR will be good preparation for students who wish to transfer to UC Berkeley’s College of Natural Resources, forestry program. For more information on this program, please see https://nature.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/FNR%20Major%20 Snapshot.pdf .

Medical Technology Training for Clinical Laboratory Scientist Prospective licensed clinical laboratory scientists should obtain a bachelor’s degree in either biochemistry; biology; cell, molecular and developmental biology; and microbiology and complete any other requirements necessary. Students must apply independently to any of the state-approved programs in clinical laboratory science offered at various universities and hospitals. Following successful completion of this training and testing by the state of California the student is eligible to become a licensed clinical laboratory scientist. Prerequisites for entry change periodically, so interested students should obtain current information from the Health Professions Advising Center at hpac.ucr.edu. The state Department of Health also provides information on careers in this field.

Medicine and Dentistry Although the specific requirements of all medical and dental schools cannot be listed here, the general requirements are discussed below to indicate the various preprofessional programs available at UCR.

More than 90 percent of the students admitted to medical schools in the United States have attained the B.A. or B.S. degree, and a large proportion of those admitted to dental schools have three or more years of undergraduate work. College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences / 80 Science/Mathematics Initiative (CaTEACH-SMI). Students who partner with CaTEACH-SMI at UCR can complete a science, engineering, or mathematics degree and become eligible for an intern teaching credential in just four years. Beginning with the freshman year, students intern in a local primary or secondary classroom with a mentor teacher. At UCR, they can meet other CaTEACH-SMI students and their UCR peer mentor at the program’s Resource Center, where students can receive credential advising. The CaTEACH-SMI Resource Center also provides future STEM teachers with material and financial resources, such as the SMI & Alpha Center Apprentice Programs and the NSF Noyce Scholarship Program. For more information contact smi@ucr.edu, visit the Resource Center at 1315 Pierce Hall, smi.ucr.edu, or facebook.com/ScienceMathInitiativeAtUcr.

The Prepare to Teach Program is a preprofessional program open to undergraduates from all majors who are interested in teaching in California elementary schools. Through this program, prospective elementary school teachers gain early field experience in the schools and learn more about the profession. Advising includes information on state requirements that are best met before graduation. For more information, contact the Office of Interdisciplinary Programs; 3116 Interdisciplinary Building South; or call

• (951) 827-2743.

Veterinary Medicine The course work at UCR is designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for admission to California’s veterinary programs, the School of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis, and the Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona. Students should consult the Health Professions Advising Center (visit hpac.ucr.edu,), the UC Davis General Catalog, or the Western University Web site westernu.edu/ veterinary/home.xml for additional details. 81 / Colleges and Academic Programs