University of West Florida

Bachelor’s Degree Requirements

Requirements for a bachelor’s degree from UWF are listed below. The colleges and departments may have requirements which exceed these minimums. Students should refer to their SASS audits to review degree requirements. The SASS audit must indicate all requirements have been completed. Please consult the individual departments for details. Minimum requirements are:

• 120 semester hours in an approved program
• UWF cumulative 2.00 GPA with a major GPA of 2.00 (departments may set a minimum grade requirement in each course and limited access programs may require higher minimum major GPAs)
• 48 semester hours in upper-level course work
• 25% of degree program credits must be earned at UWF
• The last 30 semester hours of credit for a degree must be earned at UWF
• 24 semester hours of upper-level work in the major field with a minimum of 18 upper-level semester hours in the major field at UWF
• Fulfillment of Gordon Rule
• Completion of all General Studies requirements
• Completion of all program specific lower division common prerequisites
• Completion of admissions foreign language requirement
• Completion of multicultural requirement
• Nine hours of summer semester enrollment at an SUS institution (students who entered UWF with less than 60 semester hours)
• A degree will not be awarded for a student on academic probation or suspension
• Admitted and enrolled at UWF in a degree-seeking status for a minimum of one semester in the degree program for which a degree is awarded
• Admitted and enrolled at UWF in a degree-seeking status within the last five years of the date the degree is awarded. Students should contact their major department to determine the minimum of hours and courses in which to enroll. Students who need to be readmitted will be required to meet the degree requirements of the current catalog.

Additional Bachelor’s Degrees

Students holding a bachelor’s degree from any regionally accredited institution, including UWF, may qualify for additional bachelor’s degrees by completing the following requirements:

• 30 semester hours at UWF in an undergraduate degree-seeking program after the previous bachelor’s degree has been awarded. Students who have earned a bachelor's degree, even if the degree is awarded by UWF, must go on to complete 30 additional semester hours (regardless of the number of semester hours required to complete requirements for the new major) in order to be eligible for the additional bachelor's degree;
• Meet all departmental requirements for the additional bachelor’s degree;
• A degree will not be awarded for a student on academic probation or suspension;
• Admitted and enrolled at UWF in a degree-seeking status for a minimum of one semester in the degree program for which a degree is awarded;
• Admitted and enrolled at UWF in a degree-seeking status within the last five years of the date the degree is awarded. Students should contact their major department to determine the minimum of hours and courses in which to enroll. Students who need to be readmitted will be required to meet the degree requirements of the current catalog.

Students earning UWF bachelor’s degrees may work on two programs simultaneously and receive two degrees in the same semester. In addition to meeting the requirements listed for the bachelor’s degrees, these students must do the following:

• Submit "Declaration of Additional Bachelor's Degree" form available on the Office of the Registrar website
• Complete all department and University requirements
• Complete a minimum of 150 semester hours
• Complete a “Graduation Application” for each degree. (Two separate applications submitted for same semester)

Refer to General Academic Policies for information on dual majors (one degree with two majors). Degrees must be awarded in the same semester.

Associate of Arts Degree Requirements

The A.A. degree is available to students who have done the following:

• Satisfied the requirements of UWF’s General Studies requirements
• Completed at least 60 semester hours of course work
• Completed at least 30 semester hours of those 60 semester hours in residence at UWF. Eighteen semester hours of the 30 semester hours in residence must be taken from the list of UWF General Studies courses (contact the University Advising Center for details)
• Fulfilled the requirements of the Gordon Rule
• A UWF cumulative GPA of at least 2.00
• Completed the admissions foreign language requirement
• A degree will not be awarded for a student on academic probation or suspension
• Admitted and enrolled at UWF in a degree-seeking status within the last five years of the date the degree is awarded. Students should contact the University Advising Center to determine the minimum of hours and courses in which to enroll. Students who need to be readmitted will be required to meet the degree requirements of the current catalog.

Students who meet these requirements do not automatically receive the A.A. degree. Students must apply for the degree in the University Advising Center (see Academic Calendar for submission deadlines). The A.A. degree will not be awarded in the same semester that the baccalaureate degree is awarded or in any semester following the completion of the baccalaureate degree.

Posthumous Baccalaureate Degree

To be considered for a posthumous degree, generally undergraduate students shall have successfully completed at least eighty percent of the chosen UWF degree program, be in good standing at the University of West Florida, and have met the University of West Florida degree residency requirements. The student’s academic department must initiate the request for a posthumous degree through the Provost’s Office.

Baccalaureate Honors

The University will confer baccalaureate honors recognition on those students who have earned:

• At least 40 semester hours of graded work at UWF. This policy excludes all courses with grades of “P” or “S.” Grades of “WF,” “F,” or “U” are not earned hours but are included in the GPA
• At least a 3.5 GPA on all work attempted at UWF
• At least a 3.5 GPA on all work attempted, including UWF and credit earned from all other institutions. The GPA used for honors will be no higher than the UWF cumulative GPA. The calculation is found on the SASS audit under Credit Hours category

The following minimum GPAs are required for graduation honors:

Degree	GPA
Cum Laude	3.50
Magna Cum Laude	3.70
Summa Cum Laude	3.90

Previous recognition on the President’s or Dean’s Honor Rolls does not ensure baccalaureate honors at graduation.

Application for Graduation

Students fulfilling requirements for a UWF associate or bachelor’s degree must submit an “Application for Graduation” to their major departments by the application deadline stated in the Academic Calendar. Students completing the requirements for a minor must submit a “Completion of Minor” form to the minor departments. Graduation and Minor Completion application forms are available on the Office of the Registrar website. Retroactive graduation to a prior semester will not be approved.

Commencement

Commencement ceremonies at UWF are held twice a year, fall and spring, for students graduating with a baccalaureate degree. Associate of Arts candidates are not permitted to participate in the commencement ceremony. Participation in commencement does not ensure all graduation requirements are complete. “Applications for Graduation” should be turned in to the major department by the date stated in the Academic Calendar in order to participate in commencement. Students will receive information about graduation through their student e-mail accounts. Commencement information is also available on the web at uwf.edu/commencement.

Summer Graduation

Students who plan to graduate in the summer should apply for summer graduation only. Prospective summer graduates have the option to participate in either the preceding spring or following fall commencement ceremony.

Degree Audit System

The Student Academic Support System (SASS) identifies and tracks all graduation requirements for each baccalaureate degree at the University. Students may check their individual progress toward degree completion by reviewing their SASS audit, which is available on MyUWF. The SASS audit is used for the final graduation check and a completed (bannered) audit is required before an undergraduate degree is awarded.

General Degree Requirements

In addition to the requirements for the major program of study, students must satisfy the following general University requirements:

General Studies Requirements

All students (except for students holding an A.A. or certification of the completion of General Studies requirements from a Florida public university or college) who enter UWF must complete the requirements specified as General Studies. The General Studies requirements are the basic studies that provide students with a broad educational foundation and are essential requirements for all A.A. and baccalaureate degree programs. Courses may not be taken on the pass/fail basis. The General Studies requirements are specified in the distribution as follows:

Communication	6
ENC 1101 English Composition I 3 ENC 1102 English Composition II 3
Mathematics	6
MAC 1105 College Algebra 3 MAC 1114 Trigonometry 3 MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra 3 MAC 2233 Calculus with Business Applications 3 MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 4 MAC 2312 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4 MAC 2313 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 4 MAD 3107 Discrete Mathematics and Applications 3 MGF 1106 Mathematics for Liberal Arts I 3 MGF 1107 Mathematics for Liberal Arts II 3 STA 2023 Elements of Statistics 3
Social Sciences	9
Choose one course from each of the following clusters of courses Social Sciences: Historical Perspectives: 3 AMH 2010 United States to 1877 AMH 2020 United States since 1877 EUH 1000 Western Perspectives I EUH 1001 Western Perspectives II Social Sciences: Behavioral Perspectives: 3 ANT 2000 Introduction to Anthropology ANT 2100 Introduction to Archaeology CCJ 2002 Survey of Crime and Justice DEP 2004 Human Development Across the Lifespan PSY 2012 General Psychology SOW 2192 Understanding Relationships in the 21st Century Social Sciences: Socio-Political Perspectives: 3 ANT 2400 Current Cultural Issues CPO 2002 Comparative Politics ECO 2013 Principles of Economics Macro GEA 2000 Nations and Regions of the World GEB 1011 Introduction to Business INR 2002 International Politics MMC 2000 Principles of Mass Communication PLA 2013 Survey of American Law POS 2041 American Politics SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology SYG 2010 Current Social Problems
Humanities	8-9
Choose one course from each of the following clusters of courses Literature: 3 AML 2072 Sex, Money, and Power in American Literature LIT 2030 Introduction to Poetry LIT 2040 Introduction to Drama LIT 1122 Great Books I LIT 2100 Introduction to Literature LIT 2110 Western Literature I LIT 2120 Western Literature II Fine Arts: 3 ARH 1010 Introduction to Art History ARH 2050 Western Survey I: Greek to Renaissance ARH 2051 Western Survey II: Baroque to Contemporary ART 1015C Exploring Artistic Vision ART 2821 Art and Visual Culture Today MUH 2930 The Music Experience: Special Topics MUL 2110 Music in Western Civilization THE 2000 The Theatre Experience THE 2300 Survey of Dramatic Literature Contemporary Values and Expressions: 3 PHI 2010 Introduction to Philosophy PHI 2100 Introduction to Logic PHI 2603 Ethics in Contemporary Society REL 2000 Introduction to Religion SPC 2608 Basic Communication Skills
Natural Sciences	7
Take two of the following courses, including at least one with lab: ANT 2511 Biological Anthropology 3 ANT 2511L Biological Anthropology Lab 1.0 AST 3033 Modern Astronomy 3 BOT 1801 Introduction to Plant Science 3 BOT 2010+L General Botany (+Lab) 4 BSC 1005 General Biology for Non-Majors * 3 BSC 1005L General Biology Laboratory for Non-Majors 1 BSC 1050 Fundamentals of Ecology 3 BSC 1085 Anatomy and Physiology I * 3 BSC 1085L Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 BSC 1086 Anatomy and Physiology II * 3 BSC 1086L Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory 1 BSC 2311 Introduction to Oceanography and Marine Biology * 3 BSC 2311L Introduction to Oceanography and Marine Biology Laboratory 1 CGS 2060 Excursions in Computing 3 CGS 2060L Excursions in Computing Lab 1.0 CHM 1020 Concepts in Chemistry * 3 CHM 1020L Concepts in Chemistry Lab 1 CHM 1032 Fundamentals of General Chemistry * 3 CHM 1032L Fundamentals of General Chemistry Laboratory 1 CHM 2045 General Chemistry I * 3 CHM 2045L General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 CHM 2046 General Chemistry II * 3 CHM 2046L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 GEO 1200+L Physical Geography (+Lab) 4 GEO 2330 Environmental Science 3 GLY 2010 Physical Geology * 3 GLY 2010L Physical Geology Laboratory 1 MCB 1000 Fundamentals of Microbiology * 3 MCB 1000L Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory 1 PHY 1020 Introduction to Concepts in Physics * 3 PHY 1020L Introduction to Concepts in Physics Laboratory 1 PHY 2048 University Physics I ** 3 PHY 2048L University Physics I Lab 1 PHY 2049 University Physics II ** 3 PHY 2049L University Physics II LAB 1 PHY 2053 General Physics I ** 3 PHY 2053L General Physics I Laboratory 1 PHY 2054 General Physics II * 3 PHY 2054L General Physics II Laboratory 1 PHZ 1450 Exotic Physics 3 ZOO 1010+L General Zoology (+Lab) 4 * May be taken with or without lab. ** General Physics is non-calculus based and is usually recommended for non-science majors. University Physics is calculus based and is usually recommended for science majors.
Total Semester Hours:	36-37

Gordon Rule (Writing and Mathematics) Requirements

To fulfill the writing and mathematics requirement for earning the first baccalaureate degree, students are required to satisfy the Gordon Rule, Florida Statutes by taking six semester hours of English coursework and six semester hours of additional coursework in which students are required to demonstrate college-level writing skills through multiple assignments. In addition, six semester hours of mathematics at the level of college algebra or higher are required. Students are required to take six semester hours of theoretical math or three semester hours of theoretical math and three semester hours of applied math.  Students must have a grade of "C-" or better in the courses to successfully complete this requirement. Courses may not be taken on the pass/fail basis. Students must complete these requirements before advancing to upper-division status. Transfer students should refer to the Transfer Credit section of this catalog. Students should consult the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for evaluation of transfer mathematics courses for General Studies requirements, Gordon Rule, and credit for graduation. The following UWF courses are approved for Gordon Rule (some courses may be more or less than 3 sh):

English/Humanities Courses
AML 2072 Sex, Money, and Power in American Literature 3 ARH 2050 Western Survey I: Greek to Renaissance 3 ARH 2051 Western Survey II: Baroque to Contemporary 3 ARH 3724 History of Graphic Design 3.0 ARH 4305 Early Italian Renaissance Art 3 ARH 4412 Nineteenth Century European Art 3 ARH 4450 Modern Art 1900-1950 3 ARH 4911 Research in Art History 3.0 CCJ 4700 Research Design in Criminal Justice 3 CIS 3512 Software Documentation 3 EME 3402 Information Technology Implementation Case Studies 3.0 ENC 1101 English Composition I 3 ENC 1101L English Composition I Lab 1 ENC 1102 English Composition II 3 ENC 3240 Technical Writing 3 ENC 3250 Professional Writing 3 ENG 3010 Critical Methods for Literary Study 3 EVR 3894 Environmental Writing 3 FIL 4102 Writing for Film-Television-Radio 3 GEB 3213 Writing for Business: Theory and Practice 3 JOU 2100 Newspaper Reporting 3 JOU 4306 Writing Critical Reviews 3 JOU 4308 Magazine Writing 3 LIT 1122 Great Books I 3 LIT 2030 Introduction to Poetry 3 LIT 2040 Introduction to Drama 3 LIT 2100 Introduction to Literature 3 LIT 2110 Western Literature I 3 LIT 2120 Western Literature II 3 LIT 3492 Rhetoric, Ideology, and Power 3 MUH 3211 History of Western Music I: End of Ancient World Through 17th Century 3 MUH 3212 History of Western Music II: 18th through 20th Centuries 3 NUR 4165 Nursing Research 3.0 PHI 2010 Introduction to Philosophy 3 PHI 2603 Ethics in Contemporary Society 3 PHI 3320 Philosophy of Mind 3 PHI 3700 Philosophy of Religion 3 PHI 4300 Theory of Knowledge 3 PLA 4155 Legal Advocacy 3 REL 2000 Introduction to Religion 3 REL 3145 Women and Religion 3.0 REL 3158 Religious Experience 3 REL 3213 Studies in Hebrew Scriptures/Old Testament 3 REL 3243 Studies in the New Testament 3 SOW 3350 Interviewing and Recording 3 THE 2300 Survey of Dramatic Literature 3
Mathematics/Applied Courses
MAP 4115 Introduction to Stochastic Processes 3 PHI 2100 Introduction to Logic 3 STA 2023 Elements of Statistics 3 STA 3162C Applied Statistics 4 STA 4173 Biostatistics 3 STA 4321 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I 3 STA 4322 Mathematical Statistics II 3 STA 4664 Introduction to Statistical Quality Control 3
Mathematics/Theoretical Courses
MAA 4211 Advanced Calculus I 3 MAA 4212 Advanced Topics in Multi-Variable Calculus 3 MAC 1105 College Algebra 3 MAC 1114 Trigonometry 3 MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra 3 MAC 2233 Calculus with Business Applications 3 MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 4 MAC 2312 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4 MAC 2313 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 4 MAD 3107 Discrete Mathematics and Applications 3 MAD 4401 Numerical Analysis 3 MAP 2302 Differential Equations 3 MAP 4103 Mathematical Modeling 3 MAP 4341 Partial Differential Equations 3 MAS 3105 Linear Algebra 3 MAS 4156 Vector Analysis 3 MAS 4203 Number Theory 3 MAS 4301 Abstract Algebra 3 MGF 1106 Mathematics for Liberal Arts I 3 MGF 1107 Mathematics for Liberal Arts II 3 MHF 3202 Set Theory and Mathematical Logic 3 MTG 3212 Modern Geometry 3 NOTE: Courses with the MAE prefix do not satisfy the Gordon Rule math requirement.

Multicultural Requirement

An important component of a liberal education is the study of cultures other than one's own. As such, multiculturalism encompasses the appreciation of the values, expressions, and modes of organization of diverse cultural communities. To further such study, the University of West Florida requires all students pursuing a bachelor's degree to complete at least one course that explores one or more of the dimensions of another culture (language, religion, socio-economic structures, etc.). Students are exempt from this requirement if they have completed an A.A. degree, the General Education Program at a Florida public institution, or a baccalaureate degree.

The requirement is satisfied by the successful completion of a multicultural course designated on the following list. Several of the selections are General Studies courses, and students may enroll in these to meet both the general studies and the multicultural requirements.

This list is continually updated and students are encouraged to check with their advisors for alternative options.

Multicultural Courses

AMH 4580 History of North American Indians 3 AML 3604 African American Literature 3 AML 3624 Black Women Writers 3 AML 4015 Topics in Nineteenth-Century American Literature 3 ANT 2000 Introduction to Anthropology 3 ANT 3212 Peoples and Cultures of the World 3 ANT 3312 North American Indians 3 ANT 3363 Japanese Culture 3 ANT 3403 Cultural Ecology 3 ARH 1010 Introduction to Art History 3 ARH 2050 Western Survey I: Greek to Renaissance 3 ARH 2051 Western Survey II: Baroque to Contemporary 3 ARH 3590 Perspectives in Ancient and World Art 3 ARH 4042 Outline of European Architecture 3 ARH 4302 Late Renaissance Art in Italy 3 ARH 4305 Early Italian Renaissance Art 3 ARH 4412 Nineteenth Century European Art 3 ARH 4450 Modern Art 1900-1950 3 ARH 4470 Art After 1950 3 ARH 4652 Art and Archaeology of the Ancient Andes 3 ARH 4653 Art and Archaeology of Mesoamerica 3 ASH 4623 Women in the Muslim World 3 CCJ 3678 Race, Gender, Ethnicity, and Crime 3 COM 4014 Gender and Communication 3 CPO 2002 Comparative Politics 3 CPO 3103 Politics of Western Europe 3 CPO 3513 Politics of the Far East-Japan and China 3 CPO 3773 Great World Leaders 3 CPO 4303 Politics of Spain, Portugal, and Latin America 3 CPO 4531 Politics and Culture of India 3 EDF 2085 Teaching Diverse Populations 3 ENG 4013 Introduction to Literary Theory 3 EUH 1000 Western Perspectives I 3 EUH 1001 Western Perspectives II 3 EUH 3203 Modern Europe 3 EUH 3411 Rome and the Mediterranean World 3 EUH 3576 Soviet Union since 1917 3 EUH 4239 Europe's Expansion Overseas 3 FRE 4955 Supervised Foreign Language Field Experience Abroad 1-3 GEA 2000 Nations and Regions of the World 3 GEA 4405 Geography of Latin America 3 GEB 4361 International Business 3 GEO 3421 Cultural Geography 3 GEO 3471 Geography of World Affairs 3 HIS 4316 Women in the Atlantic World 3.0 INR 2002 International Politics 3 INR 3006 Conflict, Violence and Peace 3 JPN 3270 Supervised Language Experience Abroad 3 LAH 3100 Colonial and Revolutionary Latin America 3 LAH 3200 Latin America since Independence 3 LAH 4430 Mexico 3 LIT 2100 Introduction to Literature 3 LIT 3233 Postcolonial Literature 3 LIT 3321 Multicultural Myth 3 LIT 4385 Feminist Theory 3.0 MAN 4102 Management of Diversity 3 MAR 4156 Seminar in International Marketing 3 MMC 3601 Minorities and the Mass Media 3 MMC 4300 Global Communication 3 MUH 2930 The Music Experience: Special Topics 3 NUR 3678 Nursing Care of Vulnerable Populations 3 NUR 4177 Holistic Healthcare 3 NUR 4615 Family and Community Health Nursing 3 NUR 4636 Community Health Nursing 4 NSP 4185 Cultural Factors in Health and Illness 3 PHM 4051 Alternative Philosophies 3 REL 3145 Women and Religion 3.0 REL 3310 Philosophies of the East 3 REL 4592 Development of Christian Thought 3.0 SLS 1281 Introduction to Diversity: Diversity Consciousness-The American College as a Microcosm of Multicultural America 2 SOW 3620 Practice with Culturally Diverse Populations 3 SOW 4233 Human Diversity and Social Justice 3.0 SPC 4710 Intercultural Communication 3 SPN 3400 Advanced Stylistics 3 SPN 4500 Spanish Civilization 3 SPN 4520 Latin American Culture and Civilization 3 SPN 4955 Intensive Spanish Abroad 1-5

Foreign Language Requirement

Florida Statutes require that students admitted to a Florida public university meet the foreign language requirement for demonstrating competency in a foreign language. Students who have earned an A.A. from a Florida public community college may be admitted to the University, but must demonstrate competency prior to graduation with a baccalaureate degree. Students completing 8-10 semester hours of American Sign Language with passing grades will have satisfied the foreign language admission requirement. The foreign language requirement must be satisfied prior to progression to upper-division status. In addition, each academic department may determine specific language requirements for students and will recommend or require languages and proficiencies according to individual needs, career objectives, and academic programs.

Competency may be demonstrated in the following ways:

• Earning two credits of a single foreign language in high school or one credit in high school and the second semester (four semester hours) of the same foreign language at an accredited postsecondary institution demonstrating proficiency through the second level, OR
• Satisfactory completion of two semesters (8-10 semester hours) of a single foreign language at a postsecondary institution prior to admission to UWF demonstrating proficiency through the second level. Grades of P are acceptable for this requirement, OR
• Satisfactory completion of two semesters (8-10 semester hours) of a single foreign language at UWF demonstrating proficiency through the second level. Grades of P are acceptable for this requirement. Successful completion of the following tests with appropriate test scores: CLEP subject matter examinations, MAPS-Latin examination published by the College Entrance Examination Board, and proficiency examination at UWF.

Undergraduate transfer students are exempt one of the following applies: (1) they received an A.A. from a Florida public college prior to September 1, 1989; or (2) they enrolled in a program of studies leading to an associate degree from a Florida public college prior to August 1, 1989, and complete at least one academic course each twelve month period beginning with the student's first enrollment in a Florida public college and continuing until the student enrolled at UWF.

Common Program Prerequisites

Students entering most bachelor’s degree programs at any Florida public institution must successfully complete a set of lower division courses specified as “common prerequisites” for the selected program. The common lower division prerequisites for a given program are listed with other course requirements for that program. The Common Prerequisite Manual at FLVC.org lists the common prerequisites courses and substitutions for each university program. Students are urged to consult their advisors early about choices of majors and to schedule General Studies and common prerequisites course work.

Summer Hour Requirement

Undergraduate students entering one of the state universities of Florida with less than 60 semester hours of credit must earn at least nine semester hours prior to graduation by attendance during one or more summer sessions at one of the state universities.   Students may satisfy this requirement through on line courses at UWF as well as any other UWF courses.  Courses taken within the community college, state college system, or outside of the State University System of Florida cannot be used to satisfy summer hours.

Residency Requirement

Students must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours (25% of the degree program) in a planned program at UWF. In addition, the last 30 semester hours of course work for the undergraduate degree must be completed in residency at UWF. Courses taken while on University sponsored study abroad programs count as resident credit for purposes of meeting graduation requirements. Courses taken at another institution will not meet the UWF residency degree requirement.