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| College of Liberal Arts |
Susan E. Krantz, Dean
By providing a wide range of courses and curricula, the College of Liberal Arts enables students to develop a broad intellectual and cultural perspective. Such a perspective both enriches their lives and prepares them for leadership in whatever profession or vocation they choose. Even more important, it gives them an accurate view of themselves as individuals in the context of their civilization.
Major Programs
The College of Liberal Arts offers major programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in:
Anthropology History
Drama and International Studies
Communications Music
Economics* Philosophy
English Political Science
Fine Arts Sociology
French Spanish
Geography Women’s Studies
*Attention is called to the Bachelor of Science program in economics offered by the College of Business Administration.
Minor and Certificate Programs
Minor programs are available in many of the above areas. A minor in Paralegal Studies and interdisciplinary minors in Africana Studies, Asian Studies, European Studies, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Environmental Studies, and Women’s Studies are also available. Certificate programs are available in American Humanics and Paralegal Studies (See Social Sciences). In addition, the college offers courses in Aerospace Studies, Chinese, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Journalism, Latin, and Paralegal Studies.
Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree
The following course requirements must be completed by all students working toward a baccalaureate degree in the College of Liberal Arts. Some curricula may demand more than the minimums here designated or may call for specific courses where the general requirements allow a choice. Each student should check his or her major curriculum on the following pages to determine the additional requirements and restrictions which apply in that particular major.
General Course Requirements
1. ‑Math Six hours. Any combination of 1031, 1032, 1115, 1116, 1125, 1126, 1140, or higher can be used to meet this requirement except where otherwise specified in the curriculum. Limitations: No credits allowed toward graduation for Mathematics 1021, 1023 or for more than nine hours of math below the 2000 level.
2. ‑Science Eleven hours. Eight hours of one science with lectures and labs and three hours of a different science. Limitations: One of the sciences must be biology and the other must be geology, chemistry, or physics. NOTE: Credit toward graduation is not allowed for both Biology 1083 and 1053, 1081 and 1051, 1073 and 1063, or 1071 and 1061.
3. ‑English Composition Three to nine hours. Completion of 1158 or 1159. Unless a student is placed (by placement test and/or transfer credit) into English 1158, English 1156 and/or 1157 as well as English 1158 are required. NOTE: Transfer students who have credit for English 1158 with a grade of C or better must take and pass the transfer proficiency exam within their first two UNO terms of enrollments (excluding summer term) or they will be required to retake English 1158 at UNO in their next enrollment.
4. ‑Literature Six hours of literature from any department. Limitations: Writing and linguistics courses do not fulfill this requirement. NOTE: Some Liberal Arts majors require specific literature courses. See your individual curricula.
5. ‑Humanities and Arts Twelve hours to include two different subject areas and at least two courses at or above the 2000 level. Nine of these hours are to be taken from drama and communications, English1, fine arts, foreign languages 1 (above the level of 1001), music, and philosophy. Usually six of these nine hours of this requirement are met with the same foreign language courses above the level of 1001 that are used to meet the foreign language requirement. The three remaining hours in the arts are to be taken from fine arts, music, or theater-related drama and communications courses.
6. ‑Foreign Languages Three to 12 hours. Completion of course 2001 in one foreign language or completion of course 1002 in two foreign languages offered through the Department of Foreign Languages. Unless a student is placed (by placement test and/or transfer credit) above the first course, either three semesters of one language in course sequence or two semesters each of two different languages are required. NOTES: 1) Students whose native language is Spanish should confer with the foreign language department about Spanish 2003 and 2004, which are especially designed to meet their needs and which also meet this requirement. Languages, other than Spanish or French, offered through the Department of Foreign Languages that extends through the 2001 or 2011 level may be used to meet this requirement. 2) Some 2001 and 2002 level courses in languages, other than Spanish and French may not be available each semester.
7. ‑Social Sciences Twelve hours to include two different subject areas with six hours at or above the 2000 level from the following subjects: anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, sociology, urban studies. NOTE: In some curricula, most or all of this requirement is met within other requirements. See curriculum outline. See “Areas of Concentration” in the “Undergraduate Regulations” section.
8. ‑Computer Literacy Each student should develop a reasonable competence in those computing techniques most relevant to his/her major program. There should be experience with several different software systems and their applications. Each student should also develop a basic understanding of the nature and function of computers as symbol manipulators and of the general techniques of problem analysis needed for programming solutions to problems. This requirement may be fulfilled by one of the following:
a. ‑Successful completion of Computer Science 1000 or another computer science course of three credits or more.
b. ‑Advanced standing credit for Computer Science 1000, earned by successful completion of an examination administered by the Department of Computer Science.
c. ‑Successful completion of a course or series of courses within the student’s major department which has been approved by the University Courses and Curricula Committee as fulfilling the computer literacy requirement.
9. ‑Oral Competency Each student should demonstrate competence in the techniques of oral communication relevant to his/her major program. Students should be able to discuss with clarity ideas and factual material in formal small group class settings and in conferences with their professors. This requirement may be fulfilled by one of the following:
a. ‑Successful completion of an approved course in the student’s major department or college that requires a demonstration of oral competence as a condition of receiving a passing grade in the course.
b. ‑Demonstration of oral competence in an approved course in the student’s major department or college that does not require oral competence as a condition of receiving a passing grade. If a student demonstrates oral competency in such a course, an entry shall be made on his/her transcript that oral competency has been demonstrated regardless of the final grade in the course.
‑If a student fails to demonstrate oral competency in the approved course(s) offered by a student’s major department or college, the student may take a course outside his/her major department as a means of meeting the general degree requirement for oral competency, upon approval of the student’s major department. 10. Electives Number of hours varies by major. See curriculum outline in General Catalog. Limitations: Courses must be from the approved list of Liberal Arts electives; however, nine hours of credit in subjects not on the approved list are allowed. (Within those nine hours a maximum of three hours of human performance and/or health-safety are permitted.) NOTES: 1) At least six hours must be in courses numbered 3000 or above in a subject or subjects other than the major and from the approved list of electives. 2) Liberal Arts students are encouraged to plan their choice of electives with the assistance of a departmental faculty advisor in the context of their overall educational goals.
1‑Any literature course in English or foreign languages used to fulfill the UNO General Degree Requirement of six hours of literature shall not count toward the Humanities requirement.
Approved Electives
Most of the curricula provide considerable flexibility for devising a program adapted to the particular interests and educational goals of the individual student. To assure the construction of a cohesive program, all students are expected to consult with a major advisor regarding electives as well as the courses specified for the major. The flexibility of the elective system is not intended to permit formlessness or aimless sampling. Many combinations are possible, but logical planning should be the basis of all programs.
Within the limitations noted above electives will be accepted on the following basis:
Students in the College of Liberal Arts may elect, for degree credit, any course for which they have the prerequisites from the following subjects:
*Only courses in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Foundations and Research, Library Science, and Special Education.
Other Subjects Courses in subjects not listed above normally will be accepted to the extent of nine credit hours total. This limit may be waived, if the student presents to the dean a logical plan clearly showing the relevance of such courses to the major program and to the educational goals of the student. Such permission must be secured before the nine-hour limit is exceeded. A maximum of three hours of any Health-Safety and/or Human Performance course, regardless of level, may be included in the nine credit hours total.
Pass/Fail Students in the College of Liberal Arts who have achieved junior standing and who have an average of 2.75 or better on all of their university work and on all work taken at UNO may, if they choose, take one course each semester on a pass/fail basis. Credits thus earned will be counted toward the total number of hours required for the degree, but they will be disregarded in determining the student’s quality point average. A maximum of 12 credits toward graduation may be earned in this way, and all courses so taken must fall into the elective category.
Students may not take courses on the pass/fail basis (a) in their major subject, (b) in their minor field, (c) to satisfy departmental degree requirements, or (d) to fulfill those college degree requirements that are listed as Course Requirements. A student who wishes to schedule a course on the pass/fail basis must file an application in the office of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts within the first week of classes in the semester in which the course is to be taken. If the student meets the requirements outlined above, an approved copy of the application form will be forwarded to the instructor of the course with a request that the grade of P or F be submitted at the completion of the course. (Work that would ordinarily be of A, B, C, or D quality will be given the grade of P.)
For students who wish to obtain a foundation in business, the following courses are recommended: Accounting 2100 and 2130; Business Administration 3010; Economics 3203 and 3204; Quantitative Methods—Business and Economics 2785; Finance 3300; Management 3401; and Marketing 3501. Students who plan to take a substantial number of business courses should seek the advice of the appropriate persons in the College of Business Administration.
Transfer Credit
Transfer credits acceptable for admission purposes will be valid for degree credit in the College only to the extent to which they represent courses acceptable in the curricula of the College. The College may decline to accept transfer credits in any course in which a grade lower than a C has been received. Validation may be required for credits earned more than 10 years before admission to the College.
Transfer students should note that the last 25% of coursework must be taken in residence while enrolled in the college from which the degree is to be earned. In the College of Liberal Arts, transfer students must take at least 12 hours in the major subject (with a minimum of nine hours in courses numbered 3000 or above). Candidates for a degree must earn a C average in all courses in their major subject taken while they are registered in the College.
Program Planning
All students should plan their programs in advance in order to receive maximum benefit from their college years. Besides examining their own goals, students should consult with advisors to take advantage of alternatives in general degree requirements and electives.
Students are responsible for knowing degree requirements and for enrolling in courses that fit into their degree programs. They are strongly encouraged to complete the requirements in English, foreign language, mathematics, and science at the earliest possible time in their college career.
Each student is also responsible for notifying the college office of graduation plans at the beginning of the semester preceding the student’s final semester. At that point, a graduation checkout sheet is prepared which outlines the student’s current scholastic position and indicates the course requirements remaining for the degree.
Requirements for a Minor
A Liberal Arts minor requires a minimum of 18 hours and a 2.0 average in the minor field. See minor in individual curricula for specific courses required.
At least nine hours of coursework must be taken at UNO, and for a minor requiring six or more hours at the 3000-level or above, at least six of those hours must be taken at UNO. Minors requiring fewer than six hours of 3000- or 4000-level courses require all these hours be taken at UNO. No pass/fail courses will apply toward a minor.
Minor in Africana Studies
The College of Liberal Arts administers the interdisciplinary Minor in Africana Studies. The purpose of this minor is to acquaint the student with the current and historical knowledge of the black experience in Africa, the Americas, and other parts of the world drawing from courses in the College of Liberal Arts as well as approved courses offered by the other colleges. The minor signifies that the student has a basic, general understanding of the significant contributions made by African people in Africa and in the African diaspora.
The requirements of the major are as follows:
1. ‑Completion of the requirements of a degree in one of the colleges at UNO.
2. ‑Completion of History 1010, either English 2071 or 2072, and either History 3551 or 3552.
3. ‑Completion of nine credit hours to be taken from a list of approved courses. To complete 18 credit hours, in addition to the major, the student must choose courses from a minimum of three disciplines. At least six credit hours must consist of courses at the 3000 level or above.
4. ‑The Coordinator of Africana Studies may permit substitution of as many as six of these 18 hours in UNO Special Topic or Independent Study courses. Appropriate courses offered at UNO or other universities may be suggested as substitutes. The coordinator may assign each student to a faculty adviser who will help the student design the minor program. Courses on Africana Studies in the major field that are counted as credit hours for that major may not also be counted toward this minor.
Interested students should contact the Coordinator of Geographical Area Studies minors through the College of Liberal Arts office.
Minor in Asian Studies
The College of Liberal Arts administers the interdisciplinary Minor in Asian Studies. The purpose of this minor is to acquaint students with current and historical knowledge of the Asian region, peoples, and cultures. The minor signifies that students have a basic and general understanding of this part of the world. The requirements of this minor are as follows:
1. ‑Completion of the requirements of a degree in one of the colleges at UNO.
2. ‑Completion of four semesters (a minimum of 12 credit hours) of Chinese, Japanese, or other relevant language through 2002 or its equivalent.
3. ‑Completion of History 2201 and 2202 (the survey of Asian civilizations).
4. ‑Credit in courses on Asia to be approved by the coordinator, for a total of 12 credit hours in addition to the language and history requirement. At least six credit hours must be at the 3000 level or above. In addition, six of the 12 credit hours must be chosen from at least two disciplines outside of history and language, with no more that nine credit hours from any one discipline. Courses on Asia in the major field that are counted as credit hours for that major may not also be counted toward this minor.
5. ‑A minimum 2.0 grade-point average must be attained in all courses in the minor program.
Minor in Environmental Studies
The Minor in Environmental Studies draws its required and optional courses from seven disciplines in the College of Liberal Arts. This interdisciplinary approach introduces students to the complexity of human-environmental relationships and problems. The Department of Sociology administers the minor.
The requirements of the minor are as follows:
1. ‑Completion of the requirements of a degree in one of the colleges at UNO.
2. ‑Completion of two core courses: Geography 1600 and Sociology 2871.
3. ‑Completion of 15 credit hours from an approved list* (in addition to the core courses) including courses from at least three Liberal Arts disciplines but no more than six credit hours from any one discipline.
4. ‑Students must maintain at least a 2.0 grade-point average in all courses used to fulfill this minor.
* ‑Approved courses for the minor: Anthropology 2051, 2052, 4721, 4761; Fine Arts 4263; Geography 1600, 2158, 4158, 4320, 4220, 4550; History 2080, 4543, 4582; Philosophy 3430, 4205; Political Science 4170; Sociology 2871, 4871, 4881, 4903 .
Students wishing to take a course not on the approved list must get permission from the College. To meet the prerequisite requirements for some of the approved courses, students may need to complete more than the minimum 21 hours required for this minor.
Minor in European Studies
The College of Liberal Arts administers the minor in European Studies. The purpose of this minor is to acquaint the student with historical and current knowledge of the European region, peoples, societies, economies, and cultures. The minor signifies that students have a basic and general understanding of this part of the world. The requirements of this minor are:
1. ‑Completion of the requirements of a degree in one of the colleges at UNO.
2. ‑Completion of courses in French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, or other relevant languages through 2002 or its equivalent.
3. ‑Completion of six credit hours in one of two core curricula:
‑Core I: Social Sciences (Anthropology 2052; Economics 2260, 3211; Geography 2422, History 1001, 1002, 1019, 1029; Political Science 2600).
‑Core II: Arts and Letters (English 2371, 2372; Fine Arts 2201, 2202; Music 2201, 2202; Philosophy 231, 2312).
4. ‑Credit courses in European Studies to be approved by the coordinator, for a total of 12 credit hours with a minimum 2.0 grade-point average, to include at least six credit hours at the 3000 level or above. These 12 credit hours must be chosen from a minimum of three disciplines and must cover different time periods. Courses on Europe in the major field that are counted as credits for that major may not also be counted toward this minor.
5. ‑A minimum 2.0 grade-point average must be attained in all courses in the minor program.
Interested students can contact the Coordinator of Geographical Area Studies minors through the College of Liberal Arts office.
Minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
The College of Liberal Arts administers the interdisciplinary Minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. The purpose of this minor is to acquaint the student with current and historical knowledge of the region known as Latin America and the Caribbean. The minor signifies that the student has a basic and general understanding of the peoples and culture of this part of the New World. The requirements of the minor are as follows:
1. ‑Completion of the requirements of a degree in one of the colleges at UNO.
2. ‑Completion of 12 semester hours of Spanish language course work.
3. ‑Credit in courses on Latin America and the Caribbean, to be approved by the Director of the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program, for a total of 18 credit hours with a minimum 2.0 grade point average to include at least six credit hours at the 3000 level or above. These 18 credit hours must be chosen from a minimum of three disciplines, with no more than six credit hours from any one discipline. Courses on Latin America and the Caribbean in the major field that are counted as credit hours for that major may not also be counted toward this minor.
Interested students can contact the Director of the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program through the College of Liberal Arts office.
Minor in Paralegal Studies
The College of Liberal Arts and Metropolitan College jointly administer the Paralegal Studies Program, which provides the curriculum for a Minor in Paralegal Studies. The purpose of the minor is to acquaint the student with legal issues and practices in American society. The requirements of the minor are as follows:
1. ‑Completion of the requirements of a degree in one of the colleges at UNO.
2. Completion of the Paralegal Aptitude Test.
3. ‑Completion of 18 hours in paralegal courses, including Social Sciences 1901, 2005, 2011, 2013, and two electives, one of which must be at the 3000 level.
Students who complete the requirements of the Minor in Paralegal Studies and who wish to receive the Certificate in Paralegal Studies must complete nine additional hours of para legal courses, including Social Sciences 2052, 2907 and 3001. Only those paralegal courses in which the student earns a grade of C or better will count toward earning the Certificate. The Paralegal Studies Program is approved by the American Bar Association.
Interested students should contact the Director of Paralegal Studies in the Downtown Center or the Paralegal Studies Coordinator in the Department of History for further information.
Minor in Women’s Studies
The College of Liberal Arts administers the interdisciplinary Minor in Women’s Studies. The purpose of this minor is to acquaint the student with current and historical knowledge of the field of Women’s Studies. The minor signifies that the student has a basic and general understanding of existing scholarship on women. The requirements of the minor are as follows:
1. ‑Completion of the requirements of a degree in one of the colleges at UNO.
2. ‑Completion of Women’s Studies 2010, Introduction to Women’s Studies.
3. ‑Credit in courses on Women’s Studies, to be approved by the Director of Women’s Studies, for a total of 18 credit hours with a 2.0 grade point average to include at least six credit hours at the 3000 level or above.
4. ‑To complete the 18 credit hours, in addition to the major, the student must choose from a minimum of three disciplines, with no more than six credit hours from any one discipline.
Interested students can contact the Coordinator of Women’s Studies through the College of Liberal Arts office.
American Humanics Certification Program
The UNO American Humanics Program (AH) is a certification program in non-profit leadership designed to prepare students for entry level management positions. The program is a cooperative effort between American Humanics, Incorporated of Kansas City, Missouri; LSU-Shreveport; and UNO. AH is the only national organization devoted to the preparation of students for careers in youth and human service organizations. It is designed to meet the demand for qualified, mission-driven professional staff for employment in the expanding youth and human services non-profit sector. Interested students should contact the Department of Sociology for further information.
Paralegal Studies Program
The College of Liberal Arts and Metropolitan College jointly administer the Paralegal Studies Program. The program is approved by the American Bar Association.* Students may be admitted to the program upon successful completion of the Paralegal Aptitude Test.
Students can fulfill the requirements of the program in several ways:
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATES: Students seeking a bachelor’s degree (there is no bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies) may fulfill the requirements of the Paralegal Studies Program by completing 27 hours in paralegal courses: 21 hours in the core curriculum (Social Sciences 1901, 2005, 2011, 2013, 2052, 2907, and 3001) and six additional hours of paralegal courses (three hours at the 3000 level). Only those paralegal courses in which the student has earned a C or better final grade will be counted toward fulfilling the requirements of the Program. Degree-seeking students will follow normal requirements for a major in their respective colleges. The number of paralegal courses accepted for credit toward a degree in any major program will be governed by rules of the student’s college and department.
POST-BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM: Students who possess a baccalaureate degree and are admitted to the paralegal program may complete the program by following the 27 credit hour paralegal course sequence described above.
60 CREDIT HOUR PROGRAM: Students may enroll in a non-degree credit program leading to the Certificate in Paralegal Studies. They must complete 27 hours in paralegal course requirements described above, earning a C or better final grade in each course, and 33 hours in non-paralegal courses numbered 1000 and above, for a total of 60 hours. A minimum 2.0 grade point average is required. Completion of English 1158 is required. Students who wish to enroll in the 60 credit hour program MUST consult with the Director of the Paralegal Studies Program or the academic coordinator of the Paralegal Studies Program in the History Department (Lakefront Campus) in order to plan their curriculum in accordance with the guidelines established by the American Bar Association.
Students interested in any of these program options should contact the Director of Paralegal Studies in the Downtown Center or the Academic Coordinator in the Department of History for further information.
The Paralegal Studies Program at the University of New Orleans is a member in good standing of the American Association for Paralegal Education.
* ‑Paralegals are not attorneys, secretaries, or law clerks. Paralegals are professionals skilled in the delivery of legal services. Paralegals work under the direct supervision of attorneys and are subject to the same ethical and professional standards as attorneys.
Critical Languages Program Self-Instructional Courses in Modern Languages
The Critical Languages Program provides the opportunity for strongly motivated persons to undertake self-instructional courses of study in some languages not available among our regular offerings or not available at the advanced level requested. The globalization of human society imposes significantly increased demands for language- competent individuals able to use effectively many more languages than the traditional French, German, and Spanish. This program, based upon a 30-year national project at work in more than 150 universities and colleges across the country, is aimed at applying a highly effective method to enhance the opportunities associated with foreign language training.
Such courses are set up on an individual basis, by prior arrangement with the coordinator of the Critical Languages Program (CLP), and require the prior approval of the Department of Foreign Languages. Those contemplating such courses must therefore begin their planning as early as possible. Enrollment in all cases is subject to the University’s ability to locate native speakers and professional, qualified persons capable of both monitoring and evaluating the students’ work. Three credits are available for these courses per semester, although all may also be taken on a noncredit basis. Credits earned may be counted as part of the 120 needed for graduation, but may not be used to fulfill any departmental or college language requirement without written approval of the appropriate administrative officers. Those interested in the program should contact the Coordinator of the Critical Languages Program through the College of Liberal Arts office.
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