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College of Liberal Arts

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. 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:

Declared COLA worksheet

Undeclared COLA worksheet

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Bachelor of Arts

Anthropology	French Studies	Music Theory
Art: Art History	Geography	Music Teaching
Studio Art	German	Philosophy
Classics	Greek	Political Science
Communication	History	Psychology
English	Humanities	Russian
English Literature	Justice Studies	Sociology
English Teaching	Latin	Spanish
English/Journalism	Linguistics	Theatre & Dance
European Cultural Studies	Music Liberal Studies	Women’s Studies
French	Music Performance

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.

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.

The language requirementfor bachelor of arts students may be fulfilled 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. All B.A. degree candidates must complete their foreign language proficiency/requirement by the start of their junior year of study.

Anthropology ANTH 511, 412 or 413 The Arts–Art History ARTS 480, 532 and 580 or 581 The Arts Studio ARTS 532, 580, or 581 Classics GREK or LATN, each according to eligibility** and CLAS 401,405,406,421,422,or 444 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 if possible CLAS 401, 405, 421, or 444 History HIST 497 or any 400-level history course Humanities HUMA 401 Justice Studies JUST 401 Latin LATN according to eligibility** and if possible CLAS 401, 406, 422, or 444 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 1 credit from MUSI 541-564. Music Performance MUSI 471†**,473†**, and MUSI 475 1 credit from MUSI 441-460, and 2 or 3 credits from MUSI 541-564. Philosophy Any 400-level philosophy course or PHIL 570. Political Science POLT 401, 402, or 403 Prelaw Students may major in Prelaw Program ++ Students may major in any UNH program.   Premedical and Predental Program +++ Students may major in any UNH program but should take specific courses (see below) Psychology PSYC 401 Russian RUSS 401 (if no prior Russian), and RUSS 425 Sociology SOC 400, 502, or any 500 level course

Spanish SPAN according to eligibility** and SPAN 525 or 526 Theatre and Dance Theatre: Two courses from THDA 436, 450, 458, 459, 551, or 583. Dance: For Dance concentration, students must consult department for appropriate placement. Undeclared Pick an option which reflects 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 and Journalism) • 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 Service Women’s Studies WS 401

** 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) www.unh.edu/prelaw-advising
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.

+++ Premedical and Predental Program (Hood 102) www.unh.edu/premed-advising
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.