The College of Liberal Arts offers programs of study leading to the degrees of bachelor of arts, bachelor of music, and bachelor of fine arts (not available to freshman) The college’s programs and degree requirements ensure both a broad liberal education and intensive specialization in a major field. Opportunities also exist for combined courses of study. Students may also combine a major with the International Affairs dual major. (Consult with an IA advisor at June Orientation.)

You need to print out your work sheet prior to attending June orientation:

2013 COLA declared major worksheet

2013 COLA undeclared worksheet

Programs of Study

Bachelor of Arts

Anthropology Art: Art History Art: Studio Art Classics Communication English English: Literature English Teaching English/ Journalism European Cultural Studies French French Studies Geography

German Greek History Humanities Justice Studies Latin Linguistics Music Education & Music Pre-Teaching Music Liberal Studies, Composition and Theory Music Performance Music Pre-Teaching

Neuroscience & Behavior Philosophy Political Science Psychology Russian Sociology Spanish Theatre & Dance Women's Studies

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Music: Music Education, Performance, and Theory

 

Advising for First Year English, Psychology, and Undeclared Majors

First-year students admitted in English and Psychology are provisionally declared majors and are advised by the faculty and staff of the University Advising and Career Center. The “provisional” status ends after satisfactory completion of prerequisites established by each of these majors. You will learn about these prerequisites at June orientation.

As an undeclared student in the College of Liberal Arts, you will have the opportunity to explore your interests and develop new ones over the next year. Faculty and staff in the University Advising and Career Center in Hood House will advise you until you declare a major. (You must declare a major by the end of your sophomore year.) You should work closely with your adviser to develop an academic plan leading to a major.

 

Choosing Courses

A normal course load is 16 credits or four 4-credit courses. First-year students usually take courses numbered in the 400s and/or 500s. Your courses will include one or which will meet University Discovery Program (core university curriculum) and writing requirment as well as courses in your major or, if undeclared, courses to explore majors. An academic advisor will help you select these courses.

First Year Writing (English 401) is required of all first-year students (unless you receive AP English credit). Potential English Department, majors should take the course first semester.

Courses in other colleges are open to you to choose from; you do not have to restrict yourself to Liberal Arts courses.

All B.A. degree candidates must complete their foreign language proficiency/requirement by the end of their sophomore year of study. The language requirement for bachelor of arts students may be met by (a) two semesters (401 and 402) of a language not formerly studied or studied for less than two years; (b) one semester at a 500 level (for example 503 or above), of a language formerly studied for two or more years; (c) where available, 403-503, for those students ineligible for 401-402 but not placing into 503 (d) an appropriate score on the SAT II language test; or (e) advanced placement language credit equal to the intermediate level (503) or higher.  

For those taking French or Spanish this fall, you must complete an online placement test before your June orientation. Your advisor will have your test result at June orientation.

Go to www.unh.edu/languages/placement

College of Liberal Arts – Recommended First Semester Courses  

Anthropology ANTH 411, 412 or 415 The Arts–Art History ARTS 480 and ARTS 532 The Arts Studio ARTS 480 and ARTS 532 Classics GREK or LATN, each according to eligibility** and any Classics course (CLAS) at the 400 or 500 level Communication CMN 455, 456, or 457 Education (elementary and secondary) During the second year, students investigating a career in teaching should take EDUC 500/Exploring Teaching. This is a required introductory course for most teacher education programs. For more information, consult the Undergraduate Catalog section on Education and see the education department’s teacher education coordinator, in Morrill Hall. English ENGL 401; English majors should take 401 first semester, 419 second semester. Students interested in a program in writing should take 401 first semester, 501 or 419 second semester. English/Journalism ENGL 401 first semester, ENGL 501 second semester English Literature ENGL 401 first semester, ENGL 419 second semester English Teaching ENGL 401 first semester, 419 second semester European Cultural Studies ECS 400 Europe (LLC 440), ECS 500 pro-seminar HUMA 700; foreign language according to eligibility, and one of the following: ARTS 580, 581, HIST 435, 436, or MUSI 402 French FREN according to eligibility** French Studies FREN according to eligibility**

Geography GEOG 401, 402, or 473 German GERM according to eligibility** and GERM 525 Greek GREK according to eligibility**, and any Classics course (CLAS) at the 400 or 500 level History Any 400-level history course Humanities HUMA 401, and/or  HUMA 510-515 sequence Justice Studies JUST 401 Latin LATN according to eligibility** and any Classics course (CLAS) at the 400 or 500 level Linguistics LING 405, also LING 444 when offered Music Education MUSI 471, 473, and 475†**, MUED 745 or MUED 751, 1 credit from MUSI 441-460, and 1 credit from MUSI 541-564. Music Liberal Studies and Theory Music 471, 473, and 475†**, 1 credit from MUSI 441-460, and/or 1 credit from MUSI 541-564. Music Performance MUSI 471, 473, and MUSI 475†** 1 credit from MUSI 441-460, and 2 credits (BA) or 3 credits (BM) from MUSI 541-564. Neurosicence and Behavior                  BIOL 411, CHEM 403, NSB 400 Philosophy Any 400-level philosophy course or PHIL 570 Political Science POLT 401, 402, or 403

Prelaw++ Students may major in any UNH program. See below for more information. Premedical and Predental Program +++ Students may major in any UNH program but should take specific courses (see below) Psychology PSYC 401 Russian RUSS according to eligibility Sociology SOC 400, 502, or any 400 or 500 level Sociology course Spanish SPAN according to eligibility** and SPAN 525 or 526 Theatre and Dance Theatre: Two courses from THDA 436, 459, 460, 462, 463, 551, Dance: For Dance concentration, students must consult department for appropriate placement. Undeclared Pick an option, reflecting your academic goals and interests. • Fine and Performing Arts (Art and Art History, Music, Theater and Dance) • Humanities (Classics, Humanities, Philosophy) •Explorations in the Languages and World Cultures (French, German, Greek, Latin, Russian, Spanish) • English (Literature, Writing, English Teaching, Journalism, and Linguistics) • Social Sciences (Anthropology, Communication, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Women’s Studies) • Biology and Natural Resources • Business and Management • Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Science • Health and Human Services Women’s Studies WS 401, 405, or 444

** Appropriate placement will be determined with an adviser at Orientation.

† Course (or alternative when one is offered) mandatory in the first semester of the first year to obtain a degree with this major in the usual four academic years

 ++ Prelaw Program  Hood 102

Students may major in any UNH program.  They work under the guidance the faculty PreLaw Advisory Committee to select appropriate courses to prepare for admission to, and success in, law school. The committee also provides assistance with the law school admissions process. Students may register with the Prelaw Advisory Committee at June Orientation or by contacting the University Advising and Career Center. 

+++ Pre-Professional Health Advising Program (Premedical and Predental)  Hood 102 
Students may major in any UNH program but must include at least one of the following courses, if possible: CHEM 403 (if non-chemistry major, consult with prehealth professions adviser before registering for 405) or BIOL 411. Consult with an adviser at Orientation to determine other appropriate first-semester course work. No course prerequisite to medical or dental school should be taken pass/fail or through AP.

 

Useful Links for Course Planning

College of Liberal Arts

Undergraduate Catalog

Discovery Program Requirements

Discovery Program Courses

Writing Requirement

Course Descriptions

Online French and Spanish Placement Test to be completed before June orientation