Office of the Dean Advanced undergraduate students with excellent academic records can register for graduate courses (5000 level and above) with permission of the department advisor. Three of the credits must also be designated as international studies (N) and three of the credits must be designated as diversity studies (D). UF Office Directory -- A student can request to transfer in a maximum of four courses toward required core Computer Science or required Computer Science elective coursework, dependent upon courses being deemed equivalent by the Department. In addition, students interested in the international relations of a particular geographical region would be well served to learn about the comparative domestic political systems and/or cultures of those regions and may find courses in comparative politics, geography, anthropology or foreign languages and literatures to be helpful. Gainesville, FL 32611-4000 All courses must be completed with minimum grades of C. A minimum of 15 credits of Category A and/or B courses must be completed at UF. A CLAS academic advisor in the AAC (Farrior Hall) must approve loads above 18 credits. To be eligible for transient work, students must: Students who have already transferred 60 credits from a public/state college may not apply additional public/state college credits toward their degree. Students must complete all minor requirements and at least 6 credits exclusive to the minor without overlap with their major(s) or other minors. The combined bachelors/masters program is not recommended for students considering a Ph.D. in political science at the university, but is appropriate for those considering M.A. The college has seven requirements for award of a degree. Students who need to explore majors and careers can find resources on the college's Explore our Majors page and the Academic Advising Center website. Communicate technical data and design information effectively in writing, in speech and in multidisciplinary teams to other computer scientists. Each certificate program must have at least nine credits that are exclusive to the certificate and may not count toward any other certificate or minor. Natural science laboratory: A one-credit science lab with a minimum grade of C is required. Students in term 6 or later must also submit a program plan identifying the courses they intend to complete for the new major as well as a statement explaining their educational goals. The thesis is written under the supervision of one faculty member (designated as the students honors supervisor) who is selected jointly by the student and the undergraduate coordinator. After being approved, students must follow the program plan outlined in their application or the approval for the supplemental program of study will be voided. Students acquire proficiency in a modern foreign language, and knowledge of at least one major region of the world and significant global issues; are encouraged to experience living and studying abroad or working with an international organization focused on international issues; and conduct research on a global issue in conjunction with a senior research seminar, study abroad experience, or relevant internship or service learning opportunity. The academic calendar will provide the deadline for a current-term degree application. All other requirements for both the bachelors and the masters degree must be met. In considering applications for supplemental programs, CLAS will consider the following: Supplemental programs are optional and meeting the minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee approval to pursue the program. Through these many avenues, CLAS students can build skills and perspectives, better understand the value of their degree, and set themselves up for professional success in the future. Pre-health students in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS) have customized Healthcare and Wellness resources, events, and programs through Beyond120. Additional information is available in 2014 Turlington, 352.392.6800. Students must discuss with an academic advisor how the withdrawal will affect their academic standing and discuss with a financial aid advisor how it will affect their financial aid. This list is not all-inclusive; for each minor application an AAC advisor will review whether your intended major/minor combination is acceptable. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for courses required in the major. Meet all other CLAS progression standards for both majors and demonstrate potential for success in both majors (successful completion of major and major-related courses without excessive Ws, grades less than C or multiple repeats); Be able to complete the degree in a timely fashion (typically eight fall/spring semesters for students who entered UF as Summer B/Fall freshmen, eight spring/summer semesters for students who entered UF as Innovation Academy freshmen, and four fall/spring semesters for students who entered UF as transfer students). Refer to the information on combination bachelors/masters programs. Beyond120 helps students connect their personal, academic, and professional goals through global engagement such as international internships, overseas research, global service-learning, and coursework. Students should discuss their excess hours standing with their advisor as they are making their plan. This list is not all-inclusive, for each minor application an AAC advisor will review whether your intended major/minor combination is acceptable. Students must be admitted to a major before registering for their fourth term. One of these General Education courses must be a Quest 2 course. 1478 Union Road View the triple majors/degrees page for a list of major combinations that will not be approved due to extensive overlap. Additionally, students are encouraged to utilize the Career Connections Center for career and major exploration as well as other career-related needs. Any questions about these requirements should be raised with a department advisor (for major requirements) or college advisor (for college requirements). Political science core course (CPO 2001, INR 2001, POT 2002 or POS 2041) (GE-S), STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M), Elective (or foreign language if 4-3-3 option), Two political science 3000-/4000-level courses, Elective (3000 level or above, not in major), POS 4934 Honors Preparation (department honors, optional), Political science 3000-/4000-level course, POS 4734 Research Methods in Political Science (department honors, optional) or Political science 3000-/4000-level course, Electives (3000 level or above, not in major), Complete 1 of 4 political science critical-tracking courses: CPO 2001, INR 2001, POT 2002 or POS 2041, Complete 1 additional political science critical-tracking course or STA 2023 with a 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking courses and STA 2023, Complete 1 additional political science critical-tracking course or STA 2023 with a 2.75 GPA on all critical-tracking courses and STA 2023, Complete 3 of 4 political science critical-tracking courses and STA 2023 with a 3.0 GPA on all critical-tracking courses and STA 2023, Complete 1 additional political science course at the 3000 level or higher with a C or better in the course and maintain a 3.0 GPA on all critical-tracking courses and STA 2023. Phone: 352-392-2244; Fax: 352-846-1126. The Pre-Health Scholars (PHS) program offers students an opportunity to enrich their perspectives on the human and social contexts of health both in and out of the classroom. The Florida Teaching minor is available to non-mathematics and non-science majors (ideally pursuing a major that would build competence in the subject the student wants to teach). Students may petition to have more credits accepted; however, approval is rarely given. Contact the OUR -- The last 30 credits applied to the degree must be completed in residence at the University of Florida. The tracking term of students who entered UF as Summer B/Fall freshmen, is based on the number of fall/spring semesters in which they enrolled for 10 or more credits. To be certified to receive the majors/degrees, all requirements must be met for each and at least 15 credits exclusive to each major (not applying to the other major or any minors) must have been completed. The PDF will include all information unique to this page. Students who have an extenuating circumstance that prevents them from adhering to a college regulation may petition for a waiver. Category B: 15 credits of international studies-approved courses in social science, humanities, or professional courses thatfocuson regions of the world other than the students regional focus and/orfocusonglobal issues. Complete all critical tracking courses with a 2.75 GPA on all critical tracking courses, Complete 1 additional political science course at the 3000-level or higher with a C or better. Students in this situation should consult with an advisor in the AAC. UF Office Directory -- Second, students can pursue a certificate in international relations. Pre-health students have access to all the available resources of Beyond120 plus Pre-Health focused courses, mentors, and service groups. If one of the majors is outside CLAS, applicants must get approval from the appropriate college for that major. To earn a degree, all students must complete: To ensure that students gain a rich and varied general education, the college requires students to complete basic distribution requirements. Certain scores on CLEP foreign language exams give credit for the terminal course in the beginning sequence of a foreign language. More Info. Students who are interested in studying two disciplines may pursue a double major or a combination degree.

Students wishing to change to a CLAS major in term 6 or latermust meet with an advisor in the AAC. More Info. Students in this situation should consult with an advisor in the AAC. Box 114000 Elective course selection will depend on goals and interests. Full-term withdrawals and study abroad are not included as a tracking term. Electives are defined as courses taken outside the major or major department. The diploma and transcript will identify the degree and the two majors. Students can pursue a double major or dual degree only if approved in advance by the college. Please pardon the unstyled format of this page. University of Florida While successful completion of this 18-credit program will qualify students for the IR certificate, most graduate programs, foreign service organizations and private corporations will be looking for individuals with broad training. Pre-Health Pre-Law. Career Advice: There are numerous career opportunities for political science majors, including law, public service, political consulting, interest advocacy, public and private work in international relations and business and graduate education in political science. CLAS majors are expected to graduate in a "timely fashion," defined as eight full-time fall/spring semesters for students admitted as summer b/fall freshmen, eight full-time spring/summer semesters for students admitted as Innovation Academy freshmen, and four full-time fall/spring semesters for students admitted as junior transfers. Gainesville, FL 32611-4000 Students must achieve a minimum overall average of C (2.0) in all work attempted at the university. I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed, Office of the University Registrar Students should not assume they will receive the writing credit from another institution. Students interested in U.S. foreign policy, for example, should consider taking courses in American government. The degree audit outlines the requirements for the degree and indicates whether or not a student has met each requirement.

UF International Center, 170 Hub, 352.392.5323. Students who wish to enroll for fewer than 12 credits should discuss their plan and academic standing with a CLAS academic advisor in the AAC. For information regarding additional scholarships offered by CLAS, visit 2014 Turlington Hall. The. This page was designed for view with the newer family of browsers. Many other opportunities for enrichment through interdisciplinary work are available on campus. Distance & Continuing Education (DCE) offers fully online undergraduate courses for college credit through UF Flexible Learning. They are expected to keep the Office of the University Registrar informed of their accurate address and to read their GatorLink email. Beyond120 Research provides one-on-one consultations, classes, workshops, and free online resources for students who want to become part of the CLAS research community. If one of the majors is outside CLAS, applicants must get approval from the appropriate college for that major. The same course may NOT be used to satisfy requirements in two different Subject Areas (C, H, S, P, or B).

American Indian and Indigenous Studies Minor, East Asian Languages and Literatures Minor, East-Central European Studies Certificate, Geographic Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Certificate, Geospatial Information Analysis Certificate, Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, Russian and East-European Area Studies Certificate, Sociology of Social Justice and Policy Minor, Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate, Teaching English as a Second Language Minor, Study abroad with a research project; internship or work experience abroad with a research project; international studies research poster with presentation; international studies-related service learning with a research project; or independent study course with a research project. Cum Laude Recogntion: Political science majors who graduate with a 3.50 or better junior-/senior-level grade point average will graduate cum laude (with honors). Additional information is available from the undergraduate coordinator. Students are encouraged to serve an internship in government and complete an honors thesis in the area of public affairs. More Info. Students interested in this high-demand profession should see the advisor in their major or the UFTeach advisor for more information. Students applying for a double major or combination degree must: Students should obtain an application for a double major or combination degree. P.O Box 117300 A score of A-E on an AICE foreign language exam (except for the Latin Literature A level exam).

The links below determine the region courses appropriate for Category A and Category B requirements as well as the region's foreign language requirement. Early in the term in which they expect to graduate, students must submit a degree application on ONE.UF. Study of foreign languages provides access to the cultural and intellectual heritage of cultures other than ones own. Students wanting to change catalog years should review a degree audit with an advisor in the AAC. Two unrestricted drops are permitted before attempting 60 credits at UF. More Info. Program: A combined bachelors/masters degree is available for superior students who have the ability to pursue an accelerated program in political science leading to the Master of Arts in political science or the Master of Arts in international relations. Students who were admitted as a freshman and have completed fewer than eight full-time semesters may be approved to continue provided the student demonstrates an educational plan that will enhance the achievement of their academic goals, consistent with CLAS policies. Students should meet with an advisor in the AAC before registering for their final term to review the college graduation requirements that still need to be fulfilled. To be certified to receive the majors/degrees, all requirements must be met for each and at least 15 credits exclusive to each major (not applying to the other majors or any minors) must have been completed. Postbaccalaureate students are not eligible to receive honors recognition. Identify, formulate and solve computer science problems. After approval, students must follow the program plan outlined in their application or the approval for the supplemental program of study will be voided. Foreign Language: Students take a minimum of four semesters of a single modern foreign language linked to their focus region, or demonstrate intermediate level-proficiency. In that case, the student can substitute general elective credit. For some majors with potential significant overlap, students may need to complete a certain number of credits exclusive to both majors before the application may be approved.

After the drop/add period, a course may be dropped via ONE.UF until the published Drop Deadline.

Students may be enrolled in exploratory registration categories for the first three fall/spring terms only (not counting summer terms). Those scores meet the CLAS foreign language requirement.