Bachelor's

How to Earn a Bachelor's Degree 

To earn a UAF degree, satisfy the following sets of requirements:

If a degree program is delivered collaboratively within the UA system, credits earned from each UA institution will be counted toward the fulfillment of degree requirements and the minimum institutional residency requirements. Contact Admissions to bring any credit from another UA system in. Credits do not transfer automatically. Institutional residency requirements are the minimum number of credits that must be earned from the campus where the degree is earned.

Majors

A major may be declared when a student is admitted to UAF as a degree-seeking undergraduate student. If a major isn't chosen the student be enrolled as an exploratory studies student. 

A major from UAF consists of a minimum of 30 credits, at least 12 of which have to be earned at UAF.

Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in their major and overall. A  grade of C- or higher is required for all courses for the degree (major, minor, general education requirements and degree requirements) unless otherwise specified. Some majors require higher GPAs for major coursework.

Students enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program who want to declare or add an associate degree or certificate program major can complete an Add/Change of Major form.

  • Changing a Major
    Undergraduate students may change majors by completing an Add/Change of Major form available from the Office of the Registrar or online at the registrar's website. A change of major becomes effective after it is processed by the Office of the Registrar. Graduating seniors must have a change of major submitted prior to their bachelor's degree being awarded.

Concentrations

A concentration is an area of emphasis within a student’s major. Some majors at UAF require a concentration, others do not. A student may only earn one degree in a specific discipline once. Using different concentrations within a degree program to count as a different degree is not allowed. Double concentrations are permitted with departmental approval.

Minors

A minor is a component of a bachelor's degree in an area of study in addition to the student's major. A student can choose a minor that complements their major or use this as an opportunity to explore an additional area of interest. Students can declare a minor when submitting an admission application or by filling out the Declaration of Minor form through the Office of the Registrar.

Minor Requirements

  • A minor from UAF consists of a minimum of 15 credits, at least 3 of which have to be earned at UAF.
  • Some minors may require department approval.
  • Students must earn a C- or higher in each course required for the minor unless otherwise noted.
  • Students must earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (C) in the minor.
  • The same academic catalog year must be used for the bachelor's degree and minor.
  • An Associate of Applied Science degree or certificate of at least 30 credits earned at any accredited college or university may be used to meet requirements for a minor in the Bachelor of Arts degree.
  • Students must satisfactorily complete the requirements for a minor before the bachelor's degree can be awarded. 

The Bachelor of Arts degree requires a minor. A minor is optional for the following degrees unless otherwise noted by the major:

  • Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences
  • Bachelor of Applied Management
  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Bachelor of Music
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Security and Emergency Management
  • Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Business

Students may use the What-If feature in DegreeWorks to review minor requirements and how credits already earned apply to the requirements. Results in DegreeWorks will be more accurate once the student's minor has been declared.

Second Bachelor’s Degree

UAF graduates who want to earn a second bachelor’s degree must complete at least 24 hours of credit beyond the first bachelor’s degree. Students must meet all general university requirements, degree requirements and major requirements for both degrees.

Students who earned a bachelor’s degree from another college or university must be accepted for admission as transfer students. All general university requirements (including residency requirements), degree and major requirements must be met. Students who graduated from a regionally accredited college or university, however, will be considered to have completed the equivalent of the UAF baccalaureate general education requirements.

Double Degrees or Major

Students who want to earn more than one UAF bachelor’s degree must complete all general requirements as well as all major and minor requirements (if any) for all degrees. At least 24 semester credit hours beyond the total required for the first degree need to be earned before any additional degrees can be awarded. For two degrees completed at the same time, students may follow requirements from two different catalogs.

Differences Between Double Degrees and Double Major

  Double Majors Double Degrees
Degree(s) earned One bachelor’s degree is earned. The Bachelor of Arts degree requires the completion of two majors rather than a major and a minor. Majors are selected from those approved for the B.A. degree. The Bachelor of Science degree requires the completion of a double major instead of a single major. Majors are selected from those approved for the B.S. degree. More than one bachelor’s degree is earned. Can be the same degree (e.g., two BAs) or different degrees, (e.g., B.A. and B.S., B.B.A. and B.S., B.F.A. and B.A., etc.). Each degree is independent of the other. If requirements for one degree are not completed as scheduled, the other degree may be awarded if all requirements are met.
Graduation application A single graduation application and fee are required. A separate graduation application and fee are required for each degree.
Catalog year A single catalog is followed for both majors to meet requirements. Different catalogs may be followed to meet the requirements for each degree.
General university requirements and major requirements All general university requirements and all major requirements for both majors must be met. All general university requirements as well as all major and minor requirements (if any) must be met for each degree.
Credit hours required If one major is from a program that requires 120 total credits and the other major is from a program that requires 130 total credits, the 130 total credits must be completed. At least 24 semester credit hours beyond the total required for the first degree must be completed before an additional degree can be awarded.

Degree Policies

Residence Credit

Residence credit is course credit earned through any unit of UAF. Formal classroom instruction, correspondence study, distance-delivered courses, individual study or research at UAF are all considered residence credit.

Transfer credit, advanced placement credit, credit for prior learning, military service credit and credit granted through nationally prepared examinations are not considered resident credit. None of these types of credit can be applied to UAF residency requirements.

UAF residence credit takes precedence over any nonresident credit. For example, if a student has AP credit for a course, but takes the same courses at UAF, the AP credit will be excluded and the UAF course will be applied to the degree requirements.

Residency Requirement

Most universities have residency requirements that call for a certain number of credits toward a degree to be earned at the degree-granting school. At UAF, the residency requirement for bachelor’s degrees is 30 resident credits.

Degree Requirements and Time Limits

A student may complete degree requirements in effect and published in the UAF catalog in any one of the previous seven academic years in which the student is enrolled as a degree student for a bachelor’s degree. A student is considered enrolled in a degree program when they have completed the registration procedure. If not enrolled for a semester or more, or if enrolled through the non-degree student registration process, a student isn’t considered enrolled as a degree student during that time.

Exceptions to Degree Requirements

Occasionally an undergraduate student may request an exception to an academic requirement or regulation. Requests for an academic exception must be approved by petition. If a student submits a petition on the basis of a disability, the coordinator of Disability Services will be consulted. Petition forms are available at the Office of the Registrar or online at the registrar's website. Forms need to be returned to the Office of the Registrar with the required signatures of approval. The Office of the Registrar will notify note the petition in DegreeWorks once the appropriate person or committee has made a decision. Academic petitions fall into three categories and each involves different processes:

General Education Requirements Petitions

If a petition deals with baccalaureate general education requirements or baccalaureate degree ethics or library science requirements, the student's advisor and the head of the department of the academic area involved must grant approval. Submit the signed petition to the Office of the Registrar. It will then be forwarded to the chair of the Faculty Senate General Education Requirements Committee for consideration.

Major or Minor Degree Requirement Petitions

If wanting to waive or substitute courses within a major or minor requirement, a student needs approval signatures from their advisor and the department or program head of their major or minor area. Submit the signed petition to the Office of the Registrar.

Petitions for Other Requirements

If a petition deals with general university and/or specific requirements for a student's degree or other academic policies, approval is needed from the advisor and the dean or director of the college or school in which the major is located. Submit the signed petition to the Office of the Registrar. It will then be forwarded to the provost for consideration.

Reserving Courses for Graduate Programs

Seniors who have only a few remaining requirements for a bachelor’s degree may take courses at the F400 or F600 graduate course level and have them reserved for an advanced degree. Courses reserved for use toward a graduate program cannot be counted toward requirements for the bachelor’s degree. 

To reserve one or more courses, students must be in their final year of an undergraduate program. Submit a written request to the Office of the Registrar during the first four weeks of the semester. The request should identify which semester courses are desired to be reserved for graduate study and not counted toward the bachelor’s degree. Reserving courses does not, however, assure that a graduate advisory committee will accept them as part of a student's eventual graduate program.

Graduate-level courses will automatically be reserved for graduate degrees unless approved by petition to be used toward the undergraduate program.

Graduation

Responsibility

It is the student's responsibility to meet all requirements for graduation. Students are encouraged to communicate regularly with their academic advisor and to use DegreeWorks throughout their college career to ensure they are on track to graduate.

Application for Graduation

Students need to formally apply for graduation. An application for graduation and a nonrefundable fee must be filed with the Office of the Registrar. We encourage students to apply the semester prior to the semester they plan to graduate. If the application is filed by the published deadline, the graduation application fee is $50. If the deadline is missed, a student can submit a late application for graduation by the published late graduation deadline for that semester. The fee for a late application is $80. Applications for graduation filed after the late deadline are processed for graduation the following semester. Students who apply for graduation and who do not complete degree requirements by the end of the semester must reapply for graduation and repay the fee.

Diplomas and Commencement

UAF issues diplomas to graduates three times a year: in September, January and June. Students who complete degree requirements for UA Board of Regents-approved academic programs during the academic year are invited to participate in the annual commencement ceremony at the end of the spring semester.

Names of students receiving degrees/certificates appear in the commencement program and are released to the media unless a student submits a written request to the graduation department not to do so. (See Information Release and FERPA.)

Graduates are responsible for ordering caps and gowns through the UAF bookstore in early spring.

Graduation with Honors

​Graduation with Latin honors is a tribute that recognizes academic achievement. Candidates who have earned a minimum of 30 credits in residence at UAF and a minimum institutional grade point average of 3.50 at the bachelor’s level will graduate with honors.

GPA calculations for graduation with honors do not include:

  • Credits that were excluded due to retaking a course or through the Fresh Start Program

  • Noncredit courses, transfer credits, and credit by examination

Please see Grading System and Grade Point Average Computation for more information on how the UAF Institutional GPA is calculated. Students who meet these academic criteria will graduate according to one of the following honor levels:

Honor UAF Grade Point Average (GPA)
Summa Cum Laude 3.90 or higher
Magna Cum Laude 3.75-3.89
Cum Laude 3.50-3.74


These designations are effective for all who graduate in fall 2021 going forward and will not be retroactively applied to anyone who graduated prior to the fall 2021 semester.

General University Requirements for Bachelor's Degrees  

For a UAF bachelor’s degree, a student must earn at least 120 semester credits, including transfer credits, at the 100 level or above. Of these, 39 credits must be upper-division (300 level or above), of which 24 must be UA residence credits and 15 must be UAF credits.

At least 30 semester credits applicable to any bachelor’s degree must be earned at UAF. Transfer students need to earn at least 24 upper-division semester credits at UA, of which 15 must be UAF credits. Transfer students must earn at least 12 semester credits in the major and at least 3 semester credits in the minor. A student must earn a C- grade or higher in all courses required for the degree unless otherwise specified by the major (major, minor, general education requirements and degree requirements).

Unless otherwise specified, a course may be used more than once toward fulfilling degree, certificate, major and minor requirements. Credit hours for these courses count only once toward the total credits required for the degree or certificate.

Since WRTG F211XWRTG F212XWRTG F213X and WRTG F214X are writing courses, any will satisfy the second half of the requirement in written communication for the bachelor’s degree. A student can not enroll in WRTG F211XWRTG F212XWRTG F213X or WRTG F214X without first fulfilling the WRTG F111X requirement. (See UAF Advanced Placement Credit — English.)

Minimum number of credits 120 credits
Credits earned at UAF (residence credit) 30 credits
Upper-division credit (courses with numbers between F300 and F499) 39 credits total (some degrees require more); 24 of the 39 must be earned at UA and 15 at UAF
Additional UAF credit that must be earned by transfer students 12 credits in the major; 3 credits in the minor
Grade point average 2.0 cumulative and 2.0 in both the major and minor
Minimum grades for major No grade lower than C- in courses required for the major. Some majors require higher GPAs for major coursework.
Catalog year that can be used to determine requirements May use any catalog in effect when enrolled as a degree-seeking student, regardless of major; seven-year limit on catalog year
Second degree 24 credits beyond the first bachelor’s degree and all requirements for the second degree must be met

Bachelor’s Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements 

Undergraduate bachelor’s study at UAF is characterized by a common set of learning experiences known as the General Education Requirements. 

If a student has completed a bachelor’s degree, Associate of Arts degree or Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited institution, they will be considered to have completed the equivalent of the general education requirements when they have been officially accepted to an undergraduate degree program at UAF.

See the General Education Requirements tab for more information:

General Education Requirements Details  


Alaska Native-themed Requirement

The Alaska Native-themed requirement is a degree requirement for all baccalaureate, associate of arts and associate of science degrees. The requirement may be met by taking a designated Alaska Native-themed course anywhere in the student's course of study, including general education requirements, major requirements, minor requirements and electives.

See the Alaska Native-themed Requirement tab for more information:

Alaska Native-themed Requirements Details


 

Types of Bachelor’s Degrees

General education requirements must be completed by all students. In addition to the general education requirements, each degree type (e.g., B.A., B.B.A.) may have specific required courses.

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) Requirements

The B.A.A.S. degree is designed for students with technical or vocational backgrounds who want to enhance their experiences with more advanced academic pursuits.

The B.A.A.S. interdisciplinary degree program offers qualified applicants the opportunity to expand upon their vocational or technical education. An A.A.S. degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or equivalent, is one of the degree program requirements. See the Applied Arts and Sciences in the bachelor's degree program section.

Requirement Type General Education Requirements Degree Specific Requirements
Communication Complete the following: COM F121X, COM F131X or COM F141X; WRTG F111X; and WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X.
Library and Information Research LS F101X or successful completion of library skills competency test
Arts Complete one of the following: ANS F161X/FLPA F161X, ANS F202X, ANS F223X/MUS F223X/ACNS F223X, ART F105X, ART F200X, ART F261X, ART F262X, ENGL F217X/FLPA F217X, FLPA F105X, FLPA F121X, FLPA F200X, FLPA F215X, HUM F201X, MUS F103X, MUS F125X, MUS F200X
Humanities Complete one of the following: ANL F141X, ANL F142X, ANL F251X, ANL F255X, ASLG F101X, ASLG F202X, CHNS F101X, CHNS F102X, ENGL F200X/FL F200X, ENGL F201X, ENGL F270X, FREN F101X, FREN F102X, GER F101X, GER F102X, INU F111X, INU F112X, JOUR F101X, JPN F101X, JPN F102X, LAT F101X, LAT F102X, LING F101X, LING F216X, PHIL F102X, PHIL F104X, RELG F221X, RUSS F101X, RUSS F102X, SPAN F101X, SPAN F102X, YUP F101X, YUP F102X No additional humanities unless required by major or minor
Social Sciences Complete two of the following courses in two different disciplines: ACCT F261X, ANS F111X, ANS F242X, ANTH F100X, ANTH F101X, ANTH F111X, ANTH F211X, BA F151X, BA F254X, BA F281X/SPRT F281X, ECE F104X, ECE F107X, ECE F210X, ECE F229X, ECON F101X, ECON F102X, ECON F111X, ECON F120X, ECON F235X, HIST F100X, HIST F102X, HIST F110X, HIST F122X, HIST F132X, HUMS F125X/JUST F125X, JUST F110X, JUST F251X, NRM F111X, PS F100X, PS F101X, PS F201X, PS F221X, PSY F101X, PSY F123X, RD F200X, SOC F101X, SOC F201X, SWK F103X, WGS F201X No additional social sciences unless required by major or minor
Other One additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences from the lists above. ENGL F314 or an alternative upper division writing elective. Electives can be approved by the Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Studies department.
Ethics Complete one from the following: BA F323X, COM F300X, JUST F300X, NRM F303X, PHIL F322X, PS F300X
Mathematics Complete one from the following: MATH F113X, MATH F122X, MATH F151X, MATH F152X, MATH F156X, MATH F230X, MATH F251X, MATH F252X, MATH F253X, or STAT F200X or any math course having one of these as a prerequisite One course at the F100 level or above from math, computer sciences, statistics or an approved discipline-based course that was used to meet an A.A.S. computation requirement. Approved courses include ABUS F155, MATH F105, ECE F117, HLTH F116, HUMS F117, TTCH F131 or any course with embedded computation content approved by the interdisciplinary program.
Natural Sciences Complete two of the following: ATM F101X, BIOL F100X, BIOL F103X, BIOL F104X, BIOL F111X, BIOL F112X, BIOL F115X, BIOL F116X, BIOL F120X, BIOL F240X, CHEM F100X, CHEM F103X, CHEM F104X, CHEM F105X, CHEM F106X, CHEM F111X, ENVI F101X, ES F100X + ES F100L, GEOS F101X, GEOS F102X, GEOS F106X, GEOS F111X, GEOS F112X, GEOS F120X, MBI F111X/OCN F111X, PHYS F102X, PHYS F115X, PHYS F123X, PHYS F124X, PHYS F165X, PHYS F211X, PHYS F212X, PHYS F213X, WLF F104X No additional natural science unless required by the major
Alaska Native-themed During the completion of coursework, 3 credits of Alaska Native-themed course(s) must be completed. See Alaska Native-themed courses chart for available courses.1
Major Complex Minimum of 30 credits of interdisciplinary studies and an Associate of Applied Science degree
Minor Complex
Total Required 35-40 cr 120 cr
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For a summary of the Alaska Native-themed courses see the Alaska Native-themed requirements tab.

 

Bachelor of Applied Management (B.A.M.) Requirements

The B.A.M. online degree is designed for individuals who have completed 21-30 credit hours in an area of specialization or trade and aspire to assume middle-management-level positions in their chosen field.  

Requirement Type General Education Requirements Degree Specific Requirements
Communication Complete the following: COM F121X, COM F131X or COM F141X; WRTG F111X; and WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X.
Library and Information Research LS F101X or successful completion of library skills competency test
Arts Complete one of the following: ANS F161X/FLPA F161X, ANS F202X, ANS F223X/MUS F223X/ACNS F223X, ART F105X, ART F200X, ART F261X, ART F262X, ENGL F217X/FLPA F217X, FLPA F105X, FLPA F121X, FLPA F200X, FLPA F215X, HUM F201X, MUS F103X, MUS F125X, MUS F200X
Humanities Complete one of the following: ANL F141X, ANL F142X, ANL F251X, ANL F255X, ASLG F101X, ASLG F202X, CHNS F101X, CHNS F102X, ENGL F200X/FL F200X, ENGL F201X, ENGL F270X, FREN F101X, FREN F102X, GER F101X, GER F102X, INU F111X, INU F112X, JOUR F101X, JPN F101X, JPN F102X, LAT F101X, LAT F102X, LING F101X, LING F216X, PHIL F102X, PHIL F104X, RELG F221X, RUSS F101X, RUSS F102X, SPAN F101X, SPAN F102X, YUP F101X, YUP F102X
Social Sciences Complete two of the following courses in two different disciplines: ACCT F261X, ANS F111X, ANS F242X, ANTH F100X, ANTH F101X, ANTH F111X, ANTH F211X, BA F151X, BA F254X, BA F281X/SPRT F281X, ECE F104X, ECE F107X, ECE F210X, ECE F229X, ECON F101X, ECON F102X, ECON F111X, ECON F120X, ECON F235X, HIST F100X, HIST F102X, HIST F110X, HIST F122X, HIST F132X, HUMS F125X/JUST F125X, JUST F110X, JUST F251X, NRM F111X, PS F100X, PS F101X, PS F201X, PS F221X, PSY F101X, PSY F123X, RD F200X, SOC F101X, SOC F201X, SWK F103X, WGS F201X
Other One additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences from the lists above.
Ethics BA F323X
Mathematics MATH F122X
Natural Sciences Complete two of the following: ATM F101X, BIOL F100X, BIOL F103X, BIOL F104X, BIOL F111X, BIOL F112X, BIOL F115X, BIOL F116X, BIOL F120X, BIOL F240X, CHEM F100X, CHEM F103X, CHEM F104X, CHEM F105X, CHEM F106X, CHEM F111X, ENVI F101X, ES F100X + ES F100L, GEOS F101X, GEOS F102X, GEOS F106X, GEOS F111X, GEOS F112X, GEOS F120X, MBI F111X/OCN F111X, PHYS F102X, PHYS F115X, PHYS F123X, PHYS F124X, PHYS F165X, PHYS F211X, PHYS F212X, PHYS F213X, WLF F104X
Alaska Native-themed During the completion of coursework, 3 credits of Alaska Native-themed course(s) must be completed. See Alaska Native-themed courses chart for available courses.1
Major Complex At least 33
Minor Complex Optional: at least 15 cr
Total Required 35-40 cr 120 cr
1

For a summary of the Alaska Native-themed courses see the Alaska Native-themed requirements tab.

 Notes

  • A minimum C- grade or higher is required in all courses required for the degree (major, minor, general education requirements and degree requirements) unless otherwise specified by the major.
  • Courses beyond 30 credits in a major complex may be used to fulfill the B.A.M. degree requirements in ethics.
 

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Requirements

The B.A. degree emphasizes written and oral communication skills, creative thinking, critical analyses of texts, understanding cultures, and a working knowledge of social, political and historical contexts. The degree is typically pursued by students whose major areas of study are directed toward humanities, arts and social science disciplines.

Requirement Type General Education Requirements Degree Specific Requirements
Communication Complete the following: COM F121X, COM F131X or COM F141X; WRTG F111X; and WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X.
Library and Information Research LS F101X or successful completion of library skills competency test
Arts Complete one of the following: ANS F161X/FLPA F161X, ANS F202X, ANS F223X/MUS F223X/ACNS F223X, ART F105X, ART F200X, ART F261X, ART F262X, ENGL F217X/FLPA F217X, FLPA F105X, FLPA F121X, FLPA F200X, FLPA F215X, HUM F201X, MUS F103X, MUS F125X, MUS F200X
Humanities Complete one of the following: ANL F141X, ANL F142X, ANL F251X, ANL F255X, ASLG F101X, ASLG F202X, CHNS F101X, CHNS F102X, ENGL F200X/FL F200X, ENGL F201X, ENGL F270X, FREN F101X, FREN F102X, GER F101X, GER F102X, INU F111X, INU F112X, JOUR F101X, JPN F101X, JPN F102X, LAT F101X, LAT F102X, LING F101X, LING F216X, PHIL F102X, PHIL F104X, RELG F221X, RUSS F101X, RUSS F102X, SPAN F101X, SPAN F102X, YUP F101X, YUP F102X Humanities and social sciences (18 credits): Any combination of courses at the F100 level or above with a minimum of 6 credits in humanities and 6 credits in social sciences or up to 12 credits of a non-English language taken at the university level and at least 6 credits of social sciences
Social Sciences Complete two of the following courses in two different disciplines: ACCT F261X, ANS F111X, ANS F242X, ANTH F100X, ANTH F101X, ANTH F111X, ANTH F211X, BA F151X, BA F254X, BA F281X/SPRT F281X, ECE F104X, ECE F107X, ECE F210X, ECE F229X, ECON F101X, ECON F102X, ECON F111X, ECON F120X, ECON F235X, HIST F100X, HIST F102X, HIST F110X, HIST F122X, HIST F132X, HUMS F125X/JUST F125X, JUST F110X, JUST F251X, NRM F111X, PS F100X, PS F101X, PS F201X, PS F221X, PSY F101X, PSY F123X, RD F200X, SOC F101X, SOC F201X, SWK F103X, WGS F201X See above
Ethics Complete one from the following: BA F323X, COM F300X, JUST F300X, NRM F303X, PHIL F322X, PS F300X
Mathematics Complete one from the following: MATH F113X, MATH F122X, MATH F151X, MATH F152X, MATH F156X, MATH F230X, MATH F251X, MATH F252X, MATH F253X or STAT F200X or any math course having one of these as a prerequisite
Natural Sciences Complete two of the following: ATM F101X, BIOL F100X, BIOL F103X, BIOL F104X, BIOL F111X, BIOL F112X, BIOL F115X, BIOL F116X, BIOL F120X, BIOL F240X, CHEM F100X, CHEM F103X, CHEM F104X, CHEM F105X, CHEM F106X, CHEM F111X, ENVI F101X, ES F100X + ES F100L, GEOS F101X, GEOS F102X, GEOS F106X, GEOS F111X, GEOS F112X, GEOS F120X, MBI F111X/OCN F111X, PHYS F102X, PHYS F115X, PHYS F123X, PHYS F124X, PHYS F165X, PHYS F211X, PHYS F212X, PHYS F213X, WLF F104X No additional natural science unless required by the major or minor
Other One additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences from the lists above.
Alaska Native-themed During the completion of coursework, 3 credits of Alaska Native-themed course(s) must be completed. See Alaska Native-themed courses chart for available courses.1
Major Complex At least 30 cr
Minor Complex Required: at least 15 cr
Total Required 35-40 cr 120 cr
1

For a summary of the Alaska Native-themed courses see the Alaska Native-themed requirements tab.

Notes

  • A minimum C- grade or higher is required in all courses required for the degree (major, minor, general education requirements and degree requirements) unless otherwise specified by the major.
  • Department requirements for majors and minors may exceed the minimums indicated.
  • Of the above, at least 39 credits must be taken in upper-division (300-level or higher) courses. Courses beyond 30 credits in a major complex and 15 credits in a minor complex may be used to fulfill the B.A. degree requirements in ethics, humanities, mathematics or social sciences. Courses used to fulfill requirements for a minor may be used at the same time to fill major or general distribution requirements if so designated.
  • Students who hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution are not required to complete the minor complex.

Minors

Minors are offered in many subject areas. Requirements for minors are listed in the degree program sections. See a list of all bachelor's degree programs, including minors, here.

An Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree or certificate of at least 30 credits earned at any regionally accredited college or university may be used to meet the requirements for a minor for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. Students who hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution are not required to complete the minor complex.

Double Majors

If a student is a Bachelor of Arts degree candidate, they may complete two majors rather than a major and a minor. Majors must be selected from those approved for the Bachelor of Arts degree. All general requirements plus all requirements for both majors will need to be completed. If completing a double major, both majors will need to be officially declared either when admitted or through the change of major procedure. The degree requirements will need to be followed from a single catalog for both majors.

 

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Requirements

The B.B.A. degree is the undergraduate equivalent of an MBA. Students explore a wide spectrum of business-related issues to develop advanced business, management and administration skills required in organizational settings at senior levels, and to accelerate high-level career development in the workplace.

Requirement Type General Education Requirements Degree Specific Requirements
Communication Complete the following: COM F121X, COM F131X or COM F141X; WRTG F111X; and WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X.
Library and Information Research LS F101X or successful completion of library skills competency test
Arts Complete one of the following: ANS F161X/FLPA F161X, ANS F202X, ANS F223X/MUS F223X/ACNS F223X, ART F105X, ART F200X, ART F261X, ART F262X, ENGL F217X/FLPA F217X, FLPA F105X, FLPA F121X, FLPA F200X, FLPA F215X, HUM F201X, MUS F103X, MUS F125X, MUS F200X
Humanities Complete one of the following: ANL F141X, ANL F142X, ANL F251X, ANL F255X, ASLG F101X, ASLG F202X, CHNS F101X, CHNS F102X, ENGL F200X/FL F200X, ENGL F201X, ENGL F270X, FREN F101X, FREN F102X, GER F101X, GER F102X, INU F111X, INU F112X, JOUR F101X, JPN F101X, JPN F102X, LAT F101X, LAT F102X, LING F101X, LING F216X, PHIL F102X, PHIL F104X, RELG F221X, RUSS F101X, RUSS F102X, SPAN F101X, SPAN F102X, YUP F101X, YUP F102X
Social Sciences Complete two of the following courses in two different disciplines: ACCT F261X, ANS F111X, ANS F242X, ANTH F100X, ANTH F101X, ANTH F111X, ANTH F211X, BA F151X, BA F254X, BA F281X/SPRT F281X, ECE F104X, ECE F107X, ECE F210X, ECE F229X, ECON F101X, ECON F102X, ECON F111X, ECON F120X, ECON F235X, HIST F100X, HIST F102X, HIST F110X, HIST F122X, HIST F132X, HUMS F125X/JUST F125X, JUST F110X, JUST F251X, NRM F111X, PS F100X, PS F101X, PS F201X, PS F221X, PSY F101X, PSY F123X, RD F200X, SOC F101X, SOC F201X, SWK F103X, WGS F201X
Other Complete one additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences from the lists above. Complete the following: ACCT F261X; ACCT F262; AIS F101; ECON F101X; ECON F102X; ECON F227; and choose an additional ECON course at any level.
Ethics BA F323X
Mathematics MATH F122X
Natural Sciences Complete two of the following: ATM F101X, BIOL F100X, BIOL F103X, BIOL F104X, BIOL F111X, BIOL F112X, BIOL F115X, BIOL F116X, BIOL F120X, BIOL F240X, CHEM F100X, CHEM F103X, CHEM F104X, CHEM F105X, CHEM F106X, CHEM F111X, ENVI F101X, ES F100X + ES F100L, GEOS F101X, GEOS F102X, GEOS F106X, GEOS F111X, GEOS F112X, GEOS F120X, MBI F111X/OCN F111X, PHYS F102X, PHYS F115X, PHYS F123X, PHYS F124X, PHYS F165X, PHYS F211X, PHYS F212X, PHYS F213X, WLF F104X No additional natural science required
Alaska Native-themed During the completion of coursework, 3 credits of Alaska Native-themed course(s) must be completed. See Alaska Native-themed courses chart for available courses.1
Major Complex At least 24-33 cr
Minor Complex Optional: at least 15 cr
Total Required 35-40 cr 120 cr
1

For a summary of the Alaska Native-themed courses see the Alaska Native-themed requirements tab.

Notes

  • All majors must earn a C- grade or higher in the general education, degree, department and major-specific, minor and specific math and statistics requirements.
  • Department requirements for majors and minors may exceed the minimums indicated. 
  • Of the above, at least 39 credits must be taken in upper-division (300-level or higher) courses.
  • Courses beyond 30 credits in a major complex may be used to fulfill the B.B.A. degree requirements in ethics.
 

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Requirements

The B.F.A. degree has a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare talented students for professional careers in the arts.

Requirement Type General Education Requirements Degree Specific Requirements
Communication Complete the following: COM F121X, COM F131X or COM F141X; WRTG F111X; and WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X.
Library and Information Research LS F101X or successful completion of library skills competency test
Arts Complete one of the following: ANS F161X/FLPA F161X, ANS F202X, ANS F223X/MUS F223X/ACNS F223X, ART F105X, ART F200X, ART F261X, ART F262X, ENGL F217X/FLPA F217X, FLPA F105X, FLPA F121X, FLPA F200X, FLPA F215X, HUM F201X, MUS F103X, MUS F125X, MUS F200X
Humanities Complete one of the following: ANL F141X, ANL F142X, ANL F251X, ANL F255X, ASLG F101X, ASLG F202X, CHNS F101X, CHNS F102X, ENGL F200X/FL F200X, ENGL F201X, ENGL F270X, FREN F101X, FREN F102X, GER F101X, GER F102X, INU F111X, INU F112X, JOUR F101X, JPN F101X, JPN F102X, LAT F101X, LAT F102X, LING F101X, LING F216X, PHIL F102X, PHIL F104X, RELG F221X, RUSS F101X, RUSS F102X, SPAN F101X, SPAN F102X, YUP F101X, YUP F102X Humanities (12 cr): Any combination of courses at the F100 level or above.
Social Sciences Complete two of the following courses in two different disciplines: ACCT F261X, ANS F111X, ANS F242X, ANTH F100X, ANTH F101X, ANTH F111X, ANTH F211X, BA F151X, BA F254X, BA F281X/SPRT F281X, ECE F104X, ECE F107X, ECE F210X, ECE F229X, ECON F101X, ECON F102X, ECON F111X, ECON F120X, ECON F235X, HIST F100X, HIST F102X, HIST F110X, HIST F122X, HIST F132X, HUMS F125X/JUST F125X, JUST F110X, JUST F251X, NRM F111X, PS F100X, PS F101X, PS F201X, PS F221X, PSY F101X, PSY F123X, RD F200X, SOC F101X, SOC F201X, SWK F103X, WGS F201X
Ethics Complete one from the following: BA F323X, COM F300X, JUST F300X, NRM F303X, PHIL F322X, PS F300X
Mathematics Complete one from the following: MATH F113X, MATH F122X, MATH F151X, MATH F152X, MATH F156X, MATH F230X, MATH F251X, MATH F252X, MATH F253X, or STAT F200X or any math course having one of these as a prerequisite
Natural Sciences Complete two of the following: ATM F101X, BIOL F100X, BIOL F103X, BIOL F104X, BIOL F111X, BIOL F112X, BIOL F115X, BIOL F116X, BIOL F120X, BIOL F240X, CHEM F100X, CHEM F103X, CHEM F104X, CHEM F105X, CHEM F106X, CHEM F111X, ENVI F101X, ES F100X + ES F100L, GEOS F101X, GEOS F102X, GEOS F106X, GEOS F111X, GEOS F112X, GEOS F120X, MBI F111X/OCN F111X, PHYS F102X, PHYS F115X, PHYS F123X, PHYS F124X, PHYS F165X, PHYS F211X, PHYS F212X, PHYS F213X, WLF F104X
Other One additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences from the lists above.
Alaska Native-themed During the completion of coursework, 3 credits of Alaska Native-themed course(s) must be completed. See Alaska Native-themed courses chart for available courses.1
Major Complex At least 30 cr
Minor Complex Optional: at least 15 cr
Total Required 35-40 cr 120 cr
1

For a summary of the Alaska Native-themed courses see the Alaska Native-themed requirements tab.

Notes

  • A minimum C- grade or higher is required in all courses required for the degree (major, minor, general education requirements and degree requirements) unless otherwise specified by the major.
  • Department requirements for majors and minors may exceed the minimums indicated.
  • Of the above, at least 39 credits must be taken in upper-division (300-level or higher) courses. Courses beyond 30 credits in a major complex and 15 credits in a minor complex may be used to fulfill the B.A. degree requirements in ethics, humanities, mathematics or social sciences. Courses used to fulfill requirements for a minor may be used at the same time to fill major or general distribution requirements if so designated.
  • Students who hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution are not required to complete the minor complex.

Minors

Minors are offered in many subject areas. Requirements for minors are listed in the degree program sections. See a list of all bachelor's degree programs, including minors, here.

An Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree or certificate of at least 30 credits earned at any regionally accredited college or university may be used to meet the requirements for a minor for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. Students who hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution are not required to complete the minor complex.

Double Majors

If a student is a Bachelor of Arts degree candidate, they may complete two majors rather than a major and a minor. Majors must be selected from those approved for the Bachelor of Arts degree. All general requirements plus all requirements for both majors will need to be completed. If completing a double major, both majors need to be officially declared either when admitted or through the change of major procedure. Degree requirements need to be followed from a single catalog for both majors.

 

Bachelor of Music (B.M.) Requirements

The B.M. degree encourages the acquisition of skills and display of talent in music, with special emphasis on aesthetic performance and understanding.

Requirement Type General Education Requirements Degree Specific Requirements
Communication Complete the following: COM F121X, COM F131X or COM F141X; WRTG F111X; and WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X.
Library and Information Research LS F101X or successful completion of library skills competency test
Arts Complete one of the following: ANS F161X/FLPA F161X, ANS F202X, ANS F223X/MUS F223X/ACNS F223X, ART F105X, ART F200X, ART F261X, ART F262X, ENGL F217X/FLPA F217X, FLPA F105X, FLPA F121X, FLPA F200X, FLPA F215X, HUM F201X, MUS F103X, MUS F125X, MUS F200X
Humanities Complete one of the following: ANL F141X, ANL F142X, ANL F251X, ANL F255X, ASLG F101X, ASLG F202X, CHNS F101X, CHNS F102X, ENGL F200X/FL F200X, ENGL F201X, ENGL F270X, FREN F101X, FREN F102X, GER F101X, GER F102X, INU F111X, INU F112X, JOUR F101X, JPN F101X, JPN F102X, LAT F101X, LAT F102X, LING F101X, LING F216X, PHIL F102X, PHIL F104X, RELG F221X, RUSS F101X, RUSS F102X, SPAN F101X, SPAN F102X, YUP F101X, YUP F102X No additional humanities unless required by the major
Social Sciences Complete two of the following courses in two different disciplines: ACCT F261X, ANS F111X, ANS F242X, ANTH F100X, ANTH F101X, ANTH F111X, ANTH F211X, BA F151X, BA F254X, BA F281X/SPRT F281X, ECE F104X, ECE F107X, ECE F210X, ECE F229X, ECON F101X, ECON F102X, ECON F111X, ECON F120X, ECON F235X, HIST F100X, HIST F102X, HIST F110X, HIST F122X, HIST F132X, HUMS F125X/JUST F125X, JUST F110X, JUST F251X, NRM F111X, PS F100X, PS F101X, PS F201X, PS F221X, PSY F101X, PSY F123X, RD F200X, SOC F101X, SOC F201X, SWK F103X, WGS F201X No additional social sciences unless required by the major
Other One additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences from the lists above.
Ethics Complete one from the following: BA F323X, COM F300X, JUST F300X, NRM F303X, PHIL F322X, PS F300X
Mathematics Complete one from the following: MATH F113X, MATH F122X, MATH F151X, MATH F152X, MATH F156X, MATH F230X, MATH F251X, MATH F252X, MATH F253X, or STAT F200X or any math course having one of these as a prerequisite
Natural Sciences Complete two of the following: ATM F101X, BIOL F100X, BIOL F103X, BIOL F104X, BIOL F111X, BIOL F112X, BIOL F115X, BIOL F116X, BIOL F120X, BIOL F240X, CHEM F100X, CHEM F103X, CHEM F104X, CHEM F105X, CHEM F106X, CHEM F111X, ENVI F101X, ES F100X + ES F100L, GEOS F101X, GEOS F102X, GEOS F106X, GEOS F111X, GEOS F112X, GEOS F120X, MBI F111X/OCN F111X, PHYS F102X, PHYS F115X, PHYS F123X, PHYS F124X, PHYS F165X, PHYS F211X, PHYS F212X, PHYS F213X, WLF F104X No additional natural science required
Alaska Native-themed During the completion of coursework, 3 credits of Alaska Native-themed course(s) must be completed. See Alaska Native-themed courses chart for available courses.1
Major Complex 85 or more cr
Minor Complex Optional: at least 15 cr
Total Required 35-40 cr 120 cr
1

For a summary of the Alaska Native-themed courses see the Alaska Native-themed requirements tab.

Notes

  • A minimum C- grade or higher is required in all courses required for the degree (major, minor, general education requirements and degree requirements) unless otherwise specified by the major.
  • Department requirements for majors and minors may exceed the minimums indicated.
 

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Requirements

The B.S. degree emphasizes oral and written communication skills and analytical skills for examining and solving problems. The degree is typically pursued by students whose major areas of study are directed toward natural sciences, mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science and some social science fields.

Requirement Type General Education Requirements Degree Specific Requirements
Communication Complete the following: COM F121X, COM F131X or COM F141X; WRTG F111X; and WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X.
Library and Information Research LS F101X or successful completion of library skills competency test
Arts Complete one of the following: ANS F161X/FLPA F161X, ANS F202X, ANS F223X/MUS F223X/ACNS F223X, ART F105X, ART F200X, ART F261X, ART F262X, ENGL F217X/FLPA F217X, FLPA F105X, FLPA F121X, FLPA F200X, FLPA F215X, HUM F201X, MUS F103X, MUS F125X, MUS F200X
Humanities Complete one of the following: ANL F141X, ANL F142X, ANL F251X, ANL F255X, ASLG F101X, ASLG F202X, CHNS F101X, CHNS F102X, ENGL F200X/FL F200X, ENGL F201X, ENGL F270X, FREN F101X, FREN F102X, GER F101X, GER F102X, INU F111X, INU F112X, JOUR F101X, JPN F101X, JPN F102X, LAT F101X, LAT F102X, LING F101X, LING F216X, PHIL F102X, PHIL F104X, RELG F221X, RUSS F101X, RUSS F102X, SPAN F101X, SPAN F102X, YUP F101X, YUP F102X No additional humanities unless required by major or minor
Social Sciences Complete two of the following courses in two different disciplines: ACCT F261X, ANS F111X, ANS F242X, ANTH F100X, ANTH F101X, ANTH F111X, ANTH F211X, BA F151X, BA F254X, BA F281X/SPRT F281X, ECE F104X, ECE F107X, ECE F210X, ECE F229X, ECON F101X, ECON F102X, ECON F111X, ECON F120X, ECON F235X, HIST F100X, HIST F102X, HIST F110X, HIST F122X, HIST F132X, HUMS F125X/JUST F125X, JUST F110X, JUST F251X, NRM F111X, PS F100X, PS F101X, PS F201X, PS F221X, PSY F101X, PSY F123X, RD F200X, SOC F101X, SOC F201X, SWK F103X, WGS F201X No additional social sciences unless required by major or minor
Other One additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences from the lists above.
Ethics Complete one from the following: BA F323X, COM F300X, JUST F300X, NRM F303X, PHIL F322X, PS F300X
Mathematics Complete one from the following: MATH F113X, MATH F122X, MATH F151X, MATH F152X, MATH F156X, MATH F230X, MATH F251X, MATH F252X, MATH F253X, or STAT F200X or any math course having one of these as a prerequisite One 3-credit course at the F100 level or above from computer sciences or statistics, or math course from MATH F113X or above. A 3-credit calculus course must be included in general education requirements or B.S. requirements
Natural Sciences Complete two of the following: ATM F101X, BIOL F100X, BIOL F103X, BIOL F104X, BIOL F111X, BIOL F112X, BIOL F115X, BIOL F116X, BIOL F120X, BIOL F240X, CHEM F100X, CHEM F103X, CHEM F104X, CHEM F105X, CHEM F106X, CHEM F111X, ENVI F101X, ES F100X + ES F100L, GEOS F101X, GEOS F102X, GEOS F106X, GEOS F111X, GEOS F112X, GEOS F120X, MBI F111X/OCN F111X, PHYS F102X, PHYS F115X, PHYS F123X, PHYS F124X, PHYS F165X, PHYS F211X, PHYS F212X, PHYS F213X, WLF F104X One-year sequence in one natural science beyond the general education requirements—8 cr (Total natural science courses used to meet general education requirements and B.S. requirements must represent at least two different natural sciences.)
Alaska Native-themed During the completion of coursework, 3 credits of Alaska Native-themed course(s) must be completed. See Alaska Native-themed courses chart for available courses.1
Major Complex At least 30 cr
Minor Complex Optional: at least 15 cr
Total Required 35-40 cr 120 cr*
1

For a summary of the Alaska Native-themed courses see the Alaska Native-themed requirements tab.

Notes

  • A minimum C- grade or higher is required in all courses required for the degree (major, minor, general education requirements and degree requirements) unless otherwise specified by the major.
  • * Department requirements for majors and minors may exceed the minimums indicated, and most B.S. degree programs require 130 credits.
  • Of the above, at least 39 credits must be taken in upper-division (300-level or higher) courses. Courses beyond 30 credits in a major complex and 15 credits in a minor complex may be used to fulfill the B.S. degree requirements in ethics, mathematics or natural science. Courses used to fulfill requirements for a minor may be used at the same time to fill major or general distribution requirements if so designated.

Double Majors

As a Bachelor of Science degree candidate, completion of a double major instead of a single major should be considered. Majors must be selected from those approved for the Bachelor of Science degree. All general requirements will need to be completed plus all requirements for both majors. If completing a double major, both majors need to be officially declared either when admitted or through the change of major procedure. Degree requirements need to be followed from a single catalog for both majors.

Optional Minor

Students may elect to complete a minor with the B.S. degree under the following circumstances:

  1. A student must declare their minor before the beginning of their final semester in the B.S. degree program. Complete a declaration of minor form and file it with the Office of the Registrar by the end of registration.
  2. Any minor approved for the B.A. degree may serve as a minor for the B.S. degree. All general and specific requirements for minors are the same as those listed for B.A. degree minors, including that courses used to meet minor requirements may not be used to meet major or general distribution requirements unless so designated. The catalog used for the minor must be the same as the catalog used for the major and general degree requirements.
  3. A student must satisfactorily complete the requirements for the minor before a B.S. degree will be awarded. The minor will be listed on the transcript along with the B.S. degree.
 

Bachelor of Security and Emergency Management (B.S.E.M.) Requirements

The B.S.E.M. degree prepares students for professional careers responding to natural and man-made disasters, forming crisis management plans and ensuring public safety. Students with backgrounds ranging from first responders and military to applied vocational skills will graduate ready to start or advance in careers in emergency management, homeland security, public safety and emergency services.

Requirement Type General Education Requirements Degree Specific Requirements
Communication Complete the following: COM F121X, COM F131X or COM F141X; WRTG F111X; and WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X.
Library and Information Research LS F101X or successful completion of library skills competency test
Arts Complete one of the following: ANS F161X/FLPA F161X, ANS F202X, ANS F223X/MUS F223X/ACNS F223X, ART F105X, ART F200X, ART F261X, ART F262X, ENGL F217X/FLPA F217X, FLPA F105X, FLPA F121X, FLPA F200X, FLPA F215X, HUM F201X, MUS F103X, MUS F125X, MUS F200X
Humanities Complete one of the following: ANL F141X, ANL F142X, ANL F251X, ANL F255X, ASLG F101X, ASLG F202X, CHNS F101X, CHNS F102X, ENGL F200X/FL F200X, ENGL F201X, ENGL F270X, FREN F101X, FREN F102X, GER F101X, GER F102X, INU F111X, INU F112X, JOUR F101X, JPN F101X, JPN F102X, LAT F101X, LAT F102X, LING F101X, LING F216X, PHIL F102X, PHIL F104X, RELG F221X, RUSS F101X, RUSS F102X, SPAN F101X, SPAN F102X, YUP F101X, YUP F102X No additional humanities unless required by major or minor
Social Sciences Complete two of the following courses in two different disciplines: ACCT F261X, ANS F111X, ANS F242X, ANTH F100X, ANTH F101X, ANTH F111X, ANTH F211X, BA F151X, BA F254X, BA F281X/SPRT F281X, ECE F104X, ECE F107X, ECE F210X, ECE F229X, ECON F101X, ECON F102X, ECON F111X, ECON F120X, ECON F235X, HIST F100X, HIST F102X, HIST F110X, HIST F122X, HIST F132X, HUMS F125X/JUST F125X, JUST F110X, JUST F251X, NRM F111X, PS F100X, PS F101X, PS F201X, PS F221X, PSY F101X, PSY F123X, RD F200X, SOC F101X, SOC F201X, SWK F103X, WGS F201X No additional social science unless required by major or minor
Other One additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences from the lists above.
Ethics BA F323X
Mathematics Complete one from the following: MATH F113X, MATH F122X, MATH F151X, MATH F152X, MATH F156X, MATH F230X, MATH F251X, MATH F252X, MATH F253X, or STAT F200X or any math course having one of these as a prerequisite
Natural Sciences Complete two of the following: ATM F101X, BIOL F100X, BIOL F103X, BIOL F104X, BIOL F111X, BIOL F112X, BIOL F115X, BIOL F116X, BIOL F120X, BIOL F240X, CHEM F100X, CHEM F103X, CHEM F104X, CHEM F105X, CHEM F106X, CHEM F111X, ENVI F101X, ES F100X + ES F100L, GEOS F101X, GEOS F102X, GEOS F106X, GEOS F111X, GEOS F112X, GEOS F120X, MBI F111X/OCN F111X, PHYS F102X, PHYS F115X, PHYS F123X, PHYS F124X, PHYS F165X, PHYS F211X, PHYS F212X, PHYS F213X, WLF F104X No additional natural science required
Alaska Native-themed During the completion of coursework, 3 credits of Alaska Native-themed course(s) must be completed. See Alaska Native-themed courses chart for available courses.1
Major Complex At least 78 cr
Minor Complex Optional: at least 15 cr
Total Required 35-40 cr 120 cr
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For a summary of the Alaska Native-themed courses see the Alaska Native-themed requirements tab.

Notes

  • A minimum C- grade or higher is required in all courses required for the degree (major, minor, general education requirements and degree requirements) unless otherwise specified by the major.
  • Courses beyond 30 credits in a major complex may be used to fulfill the B.S.E.M. degree requirements in ethics.
 

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General Education Requirements 

Undergraduate bachelor’s study at UAF is characterized by a common set of learning experiences known as the General Education Requirements. If a student has completed a bachelor's degree, an associate of arts degree or an associate of science degree from a regionally accredited institution, they will be considered to have completed the equivalent of the general education requirements when they have been officially accepted to an undergraduate degree program at UAF.

Courses that satisfy the GER have course numbers ending with X. For example, WRTG F111X and COM F141X meet specific GER communication requirements. Courses used to satisfy general education requirements can also be used to satisfy minor requirements. Natural science and mathematics credits used to satisfy general education requirements can also be used to satisfy major requirements. If additional courses are added to GER in later catalog years, students may use them to fulfill a specific GER in this catalog year. Students must earn a C- grade or higher in each course used to meet a baccalaureate GER.

General Education Objective and Learning Outcomes

General education objective and learning outcomes for undergraduate students seeking baccalaureate degrees at the University of Alaska Fairbanks:

  1. Build knowledge of human institutions, sociocultural processes, and the physical and natural world through the study of the natural and social sciences, technologies, mathematics, humanities, histories, languages and the arts.
    • Competence will be demonstrated for the foundational information in each subject area, its context and significance, and the methods used in advancing each.
  2. Develop intellectual and practical skills across the curriculum, including inquiry and analysis, critical and creative thinking, problem solving, written and oral communication, information literacy, technological competence, and collaborative learning.
    • Proficiency will be demonstrated across the curriculum through critical analysis of proffered information, well-reasoned solutions to problems or inferences drawn from evidence, effective written and oral communication, and satisfactory outcomes of group projects.
  3. Acquire tools for effective civic engagement in local through global contexts, including ethical reasoning, intercultural competence, and knowledge of Alaska and Alaska issues.
    • Facility will be demonstrated through analyses of issues including dimensions of ethics, human and cultural diversity, conflicts and interdependencies, globalization and sustainability.   
  4. Integrate and apply learning, including synthesis and advanced accomplishment across general and specialized studies, adapting them to new settings, questions and responsibilities, and forming a foundation for lifelong learning.
    • Preparation will be demonstrated through the production of a creative or scholarly product that requires broad knowledge, appropriate technical proficiency, information collection, synthesis, interpretation, presentation and reflection.  

General Education Requirements at a Glance

Minimum Requirements for General Education Requirements: 35-40 credits

Refer to tables below for specific courses.

Communication9
Arts3
Humanities3-5
Social Sciences6
Additional Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences3-5
Mathematics3-4
Natural Sciences8
Total Credits35-40
 

Communication - 9 credits

Complete the following:
WRTG F111XWriting Across Contexts3
COM F121XIntroduction to Interpersonal Communication3
or COM F131X Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Group Context
or COM F141X Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Public Context
WRTG F211XWriting and the Humanities3
or WRTG F212X Writing and the Professions
or WRTG F213X Writing and the Sciences
or WRTG F214X Arguing Across Contexts
Total Credits9

Arts - 3 credits

Complete one of the following:3
Introduction to Alaska Native Performance
Aesthetic Appreciation of Alaska Native Performance
Alaska Native Music
Beginning Drawing
Explorations in Art
History of World Art I
History of World Art II
Introduction to the Study of Film
History of the Cinema
Fundamentals of Acting
Discovering Stage & Screen
Dramatic Literature and History
Unity in the Arts
Music Fundamentals
Enjoying Jazz
Explorations in Music
Total Credits3

 Humanities - 3-5 credits

Complete one of the following:3-5
Introduction to Athabascan Linguistics
Introduction to Alaska Native Languages
World Literature
Texts and Contexts
Introduction to Creative Writing
Media and Culture
Nature of Language
Languages of the World
Introduction to Philosophy
Logic and Reasoning
Religions of the World
OR take one of the following languages:
Beginning Dene / Athabascan I
Beginning Dene / Athabascan II
American Sign Language I
American Sign Language II
Elementary Chinese I
Elementary Chinese II
Elementary French I
Elementary French II
Elementary German I
Elementary German II
Elementary Inupiaq I
Elementary Inupiaq II
Elementary Japanese I
Elementary Japanese II
Beginning Latin I
Beginning Latin II
Elementary Russian I
Elementary Russian II
Elementary Spanish I
Elementary Spanish II
Elementary Central Yup'ik I
Elementary Central Yup'ik II
Total Credits3-5

Social Sciences -  6 credits

Complete two of the following in two different disciplines:6
Principles of Financial Accounting
History of Colonization in Alaska: The Indigenous Response
Indigenous Cultures of Alaska
Individual, Society and Culture
Introduction to Anthropology
Ancient Civilizations
Fundamentals of Archaeology
Introduction to Business
Personal Finance (s)
Introduction to Sport Management
Child Development I: Prenatal, Infants and Toddlers
Child Development II: The Preschool and Primary Years
Child Guidance
Foundations in Nutrition and Physical Wellness
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
The Economy of Rural Alaska
Introduction to Economic Analysis
Introduction to Natural Resource Economics
Modern World History
Western Civilization Since 1500
History of Alaska Natives from Contact to the Present
East Asian Civilization
History of the U.S. II
Introduction to Addictive Processes
Introduction to Justice
Criminology
Introduction to Sustainability Science
Political Economy
Introduction to American Government and Politics
Comparative Politics
International Politics
Introduction to Psychology
Sleepless in Alaska: Sleep, Health and You
Rural Development in the North
Introduction to Sociology
Social Problems and Solutions
Introduction to Social Work
Introduction to Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Total Credits6

 Additional Arts / Humanities / Social Sciences - 3-5 credits

Complete one additional course from the arts, humanities or social sciences courses listed.3-5 Credits
Total Credits3-5

 Arts - 3 credits

Complete one of the following:3
Introduction to Alaska Native Performance
Aesthetic Appreciation of Alaska Native Performance
Alaska Native Music
Beginning Drawing
Explorations in Art
History of World Art I
History of World Art II
Introduction to the Study of Film
History of the Cinema
Fundamentals of Acting
Discovering Stage & Screen
Dramatic Literature and History
Unity in the Arts
Music Fundamentals
Enjoying Jazz
Explorations in Music
Total Credits3

Humanities - 3-5 credits

Complete one of the following:3-5
Introduction to Athabascan Linguistics
Introduction to Alaska Native Languages
World Literature
Texts and Contexts
Introduction to Creative Writing
Media and Culture
Nature of Language
Languages of the World
Introduction to Philosophy
Logic and Reasoning
Religions of the World
OR take one of the following languages:
Beginning Dene / Athabascan I
Beginning Dene / Athabascan II
American Sign Language I
American Sign Language II
Elementary Chinese I
Elementary Chinese II
Elementary French I
Elementary French II
Elementary German I
Elementary German II
Elementary Inupiaq I
Elementary Inupiaq II
Elementary Japanese I
Elementary Japanese II
Beginning Latin I
Beginning Latin II
Elementary Russian I
Elementary Russian II
Elementary Spanish I
Elementary Spanish II
Elementary Central Yup'ik I
Elementary Central Yup'ik II
Total Credits3-5

Social Sciences - 3 credits

Complete one of the following:3
Principles of Financial Accounting
History of Colonization in Alaska: The Indigenous Response
Indigenous Cultures of Alaska
Individual, Society and Culture
Introduction to Anthropology
Ancient Civilizations
Fundamentals of Archaeology
Introduction to Business
Personal Finance (s)
Introduction to Sport Management
Child Development I: Prenatal, Infants and Toddlers
Child Development II: The Preschool and Primary Years
Child Guidance
Foundations in Nutrition and Physical Wellness
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
The Economy of Rural Alaska
Introduction to Economic Analysis
Introduction to Natural Resource Economics
Modern World History
Western Civilization Since 1500
History of Alaska Natives from Contact to the Present
East Asian Civilization
History of the U.S. II
Introduction to Addictive Processes
Introduction to Justice
Criminology
Introduction to Sustainability Science
Political Economy
Introduction to American Government and Politics
Comparative Politics
International Politics
Introduction to Psychology
Sleepless in Alaska: Sleep, Health and You
Rural Development in the North
Introduction to Sociology
Social Problems and Solutions
Introduction to Social Work
Introduction to Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Total Credits3

 Mathematics - 3-4 credits

Complete one of the following:3-4
Numbers and Society
Essential Precalculus with Applications 1
College Algebra for Calculus 1
Trigonometry
Precalculus
Essential Calculus with Applications 2,3
Calculus I 2,3
Calculus II 3
Calculus III 3
Elementary Statistics
Total Credits3-4
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Credit may be earned for either MATH F122X or MATH F151X but not both.

2

Credit may be earned for either MATH F230X or MATH F251X but not both.

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Or any math course having one of these as a prerequisite.

Natural Sciences - 8 credits

Complete two of the following: 18
Weather and Climate of Alaska
Human Biology
Biology and Society
Natural History of Alaska
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Fundamentals of Biology I
Fundamentals of Biology II
Introduction to Human Nutrition
Beginnings in Microbiology
Chemistry in Complex Systems
Introduction to General Chemistry
Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Introduction to Environmental Chemistry of the Arctic
Introduction to Environmental Science
Engineering Alaska - An Introduction to Engineering
and Makerspace Alaska - A Laboratory Introduction to Engineering
The Dynamic Earth
Wicked Maps for Wicked Problems: Geographic Information Systems Across Disciplines
Life in the Age of Dinosaurs
Earth and Environment: Elements of Physical Geography
The History of Earth and Life
Glaciers, Earthquakes and Volcanoes: Past, Present and Future
The Oceans
The Oceans
Energy and Society
Physical Sciences
College Physics I
College Physics II
Introduction to Astronomy
General Physics I
General Physics II
Elementary Modern Physics
Total Credits8
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Some degrees (Associate of Science) might require more. Please be sure to verify with an academic advisor.

 

Alaska Native-themed Requirement  

The Alaska Native-themed (ANT) requirement is a degree requirement for all bachelor's, associate of arts and associate of science degrees. 

Students may choose from a number of courses to meet the total 3-credit hour Alaska Native-themed degree requirement. These courses explore Alaska Native peoples and cultures through at least one of the following: values, language, art, knowledge, governance, subsistence, experience and ways of life. This requirement does not add to the total number of credits required for General Education Requirement (GER) or degree completion. Although the Alaska Native-themed course requirement is separate from GERs, some ANT courses are also GERs. These courses are marked with an "X" and can count toward both a GER and ANT.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is proud to acknowledge the Alaska Native nations upon whose traditional lands its seven campuses reside. In Fairbanks, the Troth Yeddha' Campus is located on the traditional lands of the Ch'eno Xwut'ana (Dena) people of the lower Tanana River, and the branch campuses and extension offices are hosted on Indigenous lands throughout the state. UAF is federally designated as an Alaska Native Serving Institution, with over 20 percent of the student body being Alaska Native and/or American Indian.

To fulfill UAF's mission and to honor the first peoples of Alaska, all incoming undergraduate students learn about Alaska Native peoples and their perspectives and worldviews through the Alaska Native-themed course requirement. This requirement was developed through the efforts of the statewide Alaska Native Studies Council and was supported by the UAF student government and the UAF Faculty Senate.

Alaska Native-themed Courses

Complete three credits from the following courses:
ANS F112/RD F110Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: Land Claims in the 21st Century1
ANS/RD F113Alaska Natives, Indigenous Peoples and International Laws1
ANS/RD F114Alaska Natives, Indigenous Peoples and North American Legal Systems1
ANS/FLPA F161XIntroduction to Alaska Native Performance3
ANS/ACNS/MUS F223XAlaska Native Music3
ANS/ART F268Alaska Native Art Studio I3
ANS/RD F315Tribal People and Development3
ANS/PS F325Alaska Native and Comparative Tribal Self-Government3
ANS/ENGL F349Narrative Art of Alaska Native Peoples (in English translation)3
ANS/FLPA F361Advanced Alaska Native Performance3
ANS/ART/ANTH F365Alaska Native Art History3
ANS/ART F368Alaska Native Art Studio II3
ANS/FLPA F381Indigenous World in Film3
ANS/RD F401Cultural Knowledge of Native Elders3
ANS/ED F420Alaska Native Education3
ANS/PS F425Federal Indian Law and Alaska Natives3
ANS/ED F461Native Ways of Knowing3
ANS/ART F468Alaska Native Art Studio III3
ART/ANS/ANTH F367Inuit Art3
ANS F101Introduction to Alaska Native Studies3
ANS F111XHistory of Colonization in Alaska: The Indigenous Response3
ANS F150Topics in Alaska Regional Cultural History3
ANS F160Alaska Native Dance1
ANS F202XAesthetic Appreciation of Alaska Native Performance3
ANS F242XIndigenous Cultures of Alaska3
ANS F250Current Alaska Native Leadership Perspectives3
ANS F251Practicum in Alaska Native Cultural Expression1-3
ANS F300Alaska Native Writers Workshop3
ANS F310Alaska Native and Comparative Indigenous Land Settlements3
ANS F329Indigenous Alaska Native Language and Culture Revitalization3
ANS F350Cross-cultural Communication: Alaska Perspectives3
ANS F351Advanced Practicum in Alaska Native Cultural Expression1-3
ANS F360Advanced Alaska Native Dance1
ANS F375Native American Religion and Philosophy3
ANS F458The Politics of Indigenous Identity3
ANS F467Tribal Responses to Violence: Safety, Justice and Advocacy3
ANS F475Alaska Native Social Change3
ANL F101Introduction to Alaska Native Language Study3
ANL F108Beginning Athabascan Literacy1-3
ANL F121Conversational Alaska Native Language I1-3
ANL F122Conversational Alaska Native Language II1-3
ANL F141XBeginning Dene / Athabascan I5
ANL F142XBeginning Dene / Athabascan II5
ANL F150Interpretive Communication1
ANL F151Interethnic Communications3
ANL F199Practicum in Native Language Education3
ANL F208Advanced Athabascan Literacy1-3
ANL F221Intermediate Conversational Alaska Native Language1-3
ANL F241Intermediate Dene / Athabascan I3
ANL F242Intermediate Dene / Athabascan II3
ANL F251XIntroduction to Athabascan Linguistics3
ANL F255XIntroduction to Alaska Native Languages3
ANL F256Introduction to Alaska Native Languages: History, Status and Maintenance3
ANL F287Teaching Methods for Alaska Native Languages3
ANL F288Curriculum and Materials Development for Alaska Native Languages3
ANL F289Practicum in Native Language Education II3,4
ANL F315Alaska Native Languages: Inuit-Aleut3
ANL F316Alaska Native Languages: Indian Languages3
ANL F401Alaska Native Language Apprenticeship5
ANL F402Alaska Native Language Apprenticeship II5
ANL F452Principles of Linguistic Analysis for Alaska Native Languages3
ANTH F102/EBOT F100Introduction to Ethnobotany3
ANTH F242Native Cultures of Alaska3
ANTH F383History and Cultures of Northern Dené3
BA F391Alaska Native Corporations: A Historical and Contemporaneous Perspective3
EBOT F100Introduction to Ethnobotany3
ECON F111XThe Economy of Rural Alaska3
HIST F110XHistory of Alaska Natives from Contact to the Present3
HSEM F461Human Security in Alaska3
INU F106Introduction to Inupiaq1
INU F111XElementary Inupiaq I5
INU F112XElementary Inupiaq II5
INU F115Conversational Inupiaq I1-3
INU F116Conversational Inupiaq II1-3
INU F118Inupiaq Orthography3
INU F211Intermediate Inupiaq I3
INU F212Intermediate Inupiaq II3
INU F218Inupiaq Composition3
INU F417Advanced Inupiaq3
JUST F340Rural Justice in Alaska3
PSY F430Rural and Alaska Native Psychology3
RD F245Fisheries and Marine Wildlife Development in Rural Alaska3
RD F255Rural Alaska Land Issues3
RD F265Perspectives on Subsistence in Alaska3
RD F430Indigenous Economic Development and Entrepreneurship3
RD F465Community Healing and Wellness3
RD F470The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: Pre-1971 to Present3
TG F101Introduction to Tribal Government in Alaska3
TG F102Essentials of Tribal Government1
TG F105Introduction to Managing Tribal Governments3
TG F112Federal Indian Law for Alaska Tribes1
TG F120Introduction to Tribal Natural Resources Stewardship3
TG F201Tribal Government in Alaska II3
TG F205Managing Tribal Governments II3
YUP F101XElementary Central Yup'ik I5
YUP F102XElementary Central Yup'ik II5
YUP F103Conversational Central Yup'ik I1-3
YUP F104Conversational Central Yup'ik II3
YUP F109Central Yup'ik Orthography3
YUP F121Elementary Central Yup'ik Apprenticeship I4
YUP F122Elementary Central Yup'ik Apprenticeship II4
YUP F123Elementary Central Yup'ik Apprenticeship III4
YUP F130Beginning Yup'ik Grammar3
YUP F131Beginning Yup'ik Grammar II3
YUP F155Conversational Siberian Yupik I1-3
YUP F156Conversational Siberian Yupik II1-3
YUP F158Siberian Yupik Orthography1-3
YUP F201Intermediate Central Yup'ik I3
YUP F202Intermediate Central Yup'ik II3
YUP F203Conversational Central Yup'ik III3
YUP F204Conversational Central Yup'ik IV3
YUP F205Regaining Fluency in Yup'ik3
YUP F206Regaining Fluency in Yup'ik II3
YUP F208Yup'ik Composition3
YUP F221Intermediate Central Yup'ik Apprenticeship I3
YUP F222Intermediate Central Yup'ik Apprenticeship II3
YUP F223Intermediate Central Yup'ik Apprenticeship III3
YUP F230Introduction to Interpreting and Translating I3
YUP F231Introduction to Interpreting and Translating II3
YUP F240Introduction to Reading and Writing Yup'ik3
YUP F250Yup'ik Literature for Children3
YUP F251Teaching Beginning Yup'ik Reading and Writing3
YUP F260St. Lawrence Island Yupik I3
YUP F261St. Lawrence Island Yupik II3
YUP F301Advanced Central Yup'ik3
YUP F330Yup'ik Literature/Yupiit Quliraitnek Igaryaraq3
YUP F375Yup'ik Philosophy/Umyuarteqsaraq3
YUP F415Additional Topics in Advanced Yup'ik3
YUP F488Documenting Yup'ik Traditions/Caliarkaq3