Office of First Year Programs
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 insure 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:
12 COLA declared major worksheet
12 COLA undeclared major worksheet
Programs of Study
Bachelor of Arts
Anthropology |
Geography |
Music Composition |
Art :Art History |
German |
Music Pre-Teaching |
Studio Art |
Greek |
Neuroscience and Behavior |
Classics |
History |
Philosophy |
Communication |
Humanities |
Political Science |
English |
Justice Studies |
Psychology |
English Literature |
Latin |
Russian |
English Teaching |
Linguistics |
Sociology |
English/Journalism |
Music Liberal Studies |
Spanish |
European Cultural Studies |
Music Performance |
Theatre & Dance |
French French Studies |
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
College of Liberal Arts – Recommended First Semester Courses
Anthropology The Arts–Art History The Arts Studio Classics Communication Education (elementary and secondary) English English/Journalism English Literature English Teaching European Cultural Studies French FREN according to eligibility** |
French Studies Geography German Greek History Humanities Justice Studies Latin Linguistics Music Education Music Liberal Studies and Theory |
Music Performance Neurosicence and Behavior BIOL 411, CHEM 403, NSB 400 Philosophy Political Science Prelaw++ Premedical and Predental Program +++ Psychology Russian Sociology Spanish |
Theatre and Dance Undeclared |
** 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.
+++ Health Professions 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.
Important LinksDiscovery Program requirements Online French and spanish Placement Test to be completed before June orientation
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