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Dean: Professor Lyons; Associate
Dean: Professor Hill; Director of
Sponsored Research: Lesley A. Brown; Director
of Instructional Technology: Dale D. Pike
Objectives. The
The liberal arts are the core of the
University's educational program, both for students majoring in Arts and
Sciences and for students majoring in professional degree programs. As a result, courses offered within the
Organization. The College of Arts and Sciences includes the
Departments of African-American and African Studies; Art; Biology; Chemistry;
Communication Studies; Criminal Justice; Dance and Theatre; English; Geography
and Earth Sciences; History; Language and Cultural Studies; Mathematics; Music;
Philosophy; Physics; Political Science; Psychology; Religious Studies;
Sociology and Anthropology; and Social Work.
Interdisciplinary programs in American Studies, Gerontology, Liberal
Studies, University Honors, International Studies, and Women's Studies are also
part of the
Programs. Baccalaureate degrees are offered in all
departments and minors are available in the following programs: Actuarial
Mathematics, African-American Literature, African American and African Studies,
American Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Cognitive
Science, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Dance, Earth Sciences,
English, Film Studies, French, Geography, Geology, German, Gerontology,
History, History of Art, International Studies, Japanese, Journalism, Judaic
Studies, Mathematics, Museum Studies, Music, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Physics,
Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Russian, Social Work,
Sociology, Spanish, Technical and Professional Writing, Theatre, Urban Studies,
and Women's Studies. Medical technology
options are available in Biology and Chemistry.
The following graduate degrees are offered
by the College of Arts and Sciences: Master of Arts degree with majors in
Biology, Clinical/Community Psychology, Counseling, English, Geography,
Gerontology, History, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Liberal Studies,
Mathematics, Mathematics Education, and Sociology; Master of Science degree
with majors in Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Applied Statistics,
Biology, Chemistry, and Criminal Justice; Master of Public Administration;
Master of Social Work; and Ph.D. degrees in Applied Mathematics, and Biology
(Biomedical/Biotechnology). For
information regarding graduate programs, please refer to the Graduate Catalog.
In addition, graduate certificates are
offered in the following areas: Anthropology, Communication Studies, English
Language Studies, French, Gerontology, German, Philosophy, Political Science,
Religious Studies, Spanish, Technical/Professional Writing, and Women's
Studies. (For information, see the
Graduate Catalog.)
Although faculty within
the College are committed to departmentally-based programs, increased
emphasis is being placed on providing strong interdisciplinary programs. The
College also strives to
promote inter-cultural understanding through its curriculum, as well as through
student exchanges and travel opportunities.
Advising Center. The
Since all students entering the University
must meet the same General Education requirements regardless of major, it is
appropriate to concentrate on the completion of those requirements before
committing to a specific major.
Undeclared students have time to enroll in courses in several
disciplines, which allows them to make a more informed judgment about future
career decisions. Advisors have a broad working experience with
the requirements for majors and offer assistance as students search for the
education choice best suited to their individual needs.
Experiential Learning Opportunities. Students are encouraged to participate in
professional work experiences in support of their academic and career
development through the cooperative education and internship programs offered
to students in the College. The College
is working with the
Cooperative
Education involves
professionally related, paid work experiences in multiple semesters. It does not offer academic credit, but it is
noted on the student’s transcript. To
participate in this program, students must have a minimum GPA of at least 2.5,
meet specific departmental requirements, and pay a participation fee. Approval for enrollment must be arranged
before the student begins the work experience.
Most students begin this program during their junior year; transfer
students must complete one semester at UNC Charlotte before making application
for the program. Students maintain
full-time student status during their co-op work semesters.
Internships usually involve one
semester of a professional experience that allows a student to test his or her
career options. Academic requirements for participation vary by
department. Typically, a GPA of at least
2.5 is required. With faculty approval, students may receive academic credit
for their work experience; non-credit internships are available through the
49erships involve paid or unpaid work in a career-related
position for professional experience. A
minimum of 80 work hours for one semester is required to complete the program.
Fall and Spring 49erships are part-time. Summer 49erships may be full or
part-time. Full-time students who are in
good University standing, have completed their freshman year, and have a 2.0 minimum
cumulative GPA are eligible.