Bachelor's
How to Earn a Bachelor's Degree
To earn a UAF degree, satisfy the following sets of requirements:
- general university requirements
- general education requirements
- degree requirements
- program (major) 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 | |
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| 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:
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Credits that were excluded due to retaking a course or through the Fresh Start Program
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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) |
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| 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 F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG 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 F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG 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 |
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| 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.
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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.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 |
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| 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 |
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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.
- 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.
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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.
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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.
- 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.
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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.
- 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 |
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| 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* |
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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.
- * 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
Bachelor's Degree Programs
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- Accounting B.B.A.
- Aerospace Engineering B.S.
- Alaska Native Languages B.A.
- Alaska Native Studies B.A.
- Anthropology B.A.
- Applied Management B.A.M.
- Art B.A.
- Art B.F.A.
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- Biological Sciences B.A.
- Biological Sciences with Concentration B.S.
- Biological Sciences without Concentration B.S.
- Business Administration B.B.A.
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- Chemistry B.S.
- Child Development and Family Studies B.A.
- Civil Engineering B.S.
- Climate and Arctic Sustainability B.A.
- Climate and Environmental Change, B.S.
- Communication B.A.
- Computer Engineering B.S.
- Computer Science B.A.
- Computer Science B.S.
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- Interdisciplinary Studies - General Studies Concentration (Degree Completion) B.A.
- Interdisciplinary Studies - General Studies Concentration (Degree Completion) B.A.A.S.
- Interdisciplinary Studies - General Studies Concentration (Degree Completion) B.S.
- Interdisciplinary Studies - Goals Option B.A.
- Interdisciplinary Studies - Goals Option B.A.A.S.
- Interdisciplinary Studies - Goals Option B.S.
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- Mathematics B.A.
- Mathematics B.S.
- Mechanical Engineering B.S.
- Mining Engineering B.S.
- Music B.A.
- Music Education B.M.
- Music Performance B.M.
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- Petroleum Engineering B.S.
- Philosophy B.A.
- Physics B.S.
- Political Science B.A.
- Pre-professional Preparation
- Psychology B.A.
- Psychology B.S.
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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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 9 | |
| Arts | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3-5 | |
| Social Sciences | 6 | |
| Additional Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences | 3-5 | |
| Mathematics | 3-4 | |
| Natural Sciences | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 35-40 | |
Communication - 9 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following: | ||
| WRTG F111X | Writing Across Contexts | 3 |
| COM F121X | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| or COM F131X | Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Group Context | |
| or COM F141X | Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Public Context | |
| WRTG F211X | Writing and the Humanities | 3 |
| or WRTG F212X | Writing and the Professions | |
| or WRTG F213X | Writing and the Sciences | |
| or WRTG F214X | Arguing Across Contexts | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Arts - 3 credits
| Code | Title | 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 Credits | 3 | |
Humanities - 3-5 credits
| Code | Title | 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 Credits | 3-5 | |
Social Sciences - 6 credits
| Code | Title | 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. | ||
| 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 Credits | 6 | |
Additional Arts / Humanities / Social Sciences - 3-5 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one additional course from the arts, humanities or social sciences courses listed. | 3-5 Credits | |
| Total Credits | 3-5 | |
Arts - 3 credits
| Code | Title | 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 Credits | 3 | |
Humanities - 3-5 credits
| Code | Title | 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 Credits | 3-5 | |
Social Sciences - 3 credits
| Code | Title | 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. | ||
| 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 Credits | 3 | |
Mathematics - 3-4 credits
| Code | Title | 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 Credits | 3-4 | |
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Credit may be earned for either MATH F122X or MATH F151X but not both.
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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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete two of the following: 1 | 8 | |
| 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 Credits | 8 | |
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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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete three credits from the following courses: | ||
| ANS F112/RD F110 | Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: Land Claims in the 21st Century | 1 |
| ANS/RD F113 | Alaska Natives, Indigenous Peoples and International Laws | 1 |
| ANS/RD F114 | Alaska Natives, Indigenous Peoples and North American Legal Systems | 1 |
| ANS/FLPA F161X | Introduction to Alaska Native Performance | 3 |
| ANS/ACNS/MUS F223X | Alaska Native Music | 3 |
| ANS/ART F268 | Alaska Native Art Studio I | 3 |
| ANS/RD F315 | Tribal People and Development | 3 |
| ANS/PS F325 | Alaska Native and Comparative Tribal Self-Government | 3 |
| ANS/ENGL F349 | Narrative Art of Alaska Native Peoples (in English translation) | 3 |
| ANS/FLPA F361 | Advanced Alaska Native Performance | 3 |
| ANS/ART/ANTH F365 | Alaska Native Art History | 3 |
| ANS/ART F368 | Alaska Native Art Studio II | 3 |
| ANS/FLPA F381 | Indigenous World in Film | 3 |
| ANS/RD F401 | Cultural Knowledge of Native Elders | 3 |
| ANS/ED F420 | Alaska Native Education | 3 |
| ANS/PS F425 | Federal Indian Law and Alaska Natives | 3 |
| ANS/ED F461 | Native Ways of Knowing | 3 |
| ANS/ART F468 | Alaska Native Art Studio III | 3 |
| ART/ANS/ANTH F367 | Inuit Art | 3 |
| ANS F101 | Introduction to Alaska Native Studies | 3 |
| ANS F111X | History of Colonization in Alaska: The Indigenous Response | 3 |
| ANS F150 | Topics in Alaska Regional Cultural History | 3 |
| ANS F160 | Alaska Native Dance | 1 |
| ANS F202X | Aesthetic Appreciation of Alaska Native Performance | 3 |
| ANS F242X | Indigenous Cultures of Alaska | 3 |
| ANS F250 | Current Alaska Native Leadership Perspectives | 3 |
| ANS F251 | Practicum in Alaska Native Cultural Expression | 1-3 |
| ANS F300 | Alaska Native Writers Workshop | 3 |
| ANS F310 | Alaska Native and Comparative Indigenous Land Settlements | 3 |
| ANS F329 | Indigenous Alaska Native Language and Culture Revitalization | 3 |
| ANS F350 | Cross-cultural Communication: Alaska Perspectives | 3 |
| ANS F351 | Advanced Practicum in Alaska Native Cultural Expression | 1-3 |
| ANS F360 | Advanced Alaska Native Dance | 1 |
| ANS F375 | Native American Religion and Philosophy | 3 |
| ANS F458 | The Politics of Indigenous Identity | 3 |
| ANS F467 | Tribal Responses to Violence: Safety, Justice and Advocacy | 3 |
| ANS F475 | Alaska Native Social Change | 3 |
| ANL F101 | Introduction to Alaska Native Language Study | 3 |
| ANL F108 | Beginning Athabascan Literacy | 1-3 |
| ANL F121 | Conversational Alaska Native Language I | 1-3 |
| ANL F122 | Conversational Alaska Native Language II | 1-3 |
| ANL F141X | Beginning Dene / Athabascan I | 5 |
| ANL F142X | Beginning Dene / Athabascan II | 5 |
| ANL F150 | Interpretive Communication | 1 |
| ANL F151 | Interethnic Communications | 3 |
| ANL F199 | Practicum in Native Language Education | 3 |
| ANL F208 | Advanced Athabascan Literacy | 1-3 |
| ANL F221 | Intermediate Conversational Alaska Native Language | 1-3 |
| ANL F241 | Intermediate Dene / Athabascan I | 3 |
| ANL F242 | Intermediate Dene / Athabascan II | 3 |
| ANL F251X | Introduction to Athabascan Linguistics | 3 |
| ANL F255X | Introduction to Alaska Native Languages | 3 |
| ANL F256 | Introduction to Alaska Native Languages: History, Status and Maintenance | 3 |
| ANL F287 | Teaching Methods for Alaska Native Languages | 3 |
| ANL F288 | Curriculum and Materials Development for Alaska Native Languages | 3 |
| ANL F289 | Practicum in Native Language Education II | 3,4 |
| ANL F315 | Alaska Native Languages: Inuit-Aleut | 3 |
| ANL F316 | Alaska Native Languages: Indian Languages | 3 |
| ANL F401 | Alaska Native Language Apprenticeship | 5 |
| ANL F402 | Alaska Native Language Apprenticeship II | 5 |
| ANL F452 | Principles of Linguistic Analysis for Alaska Native Languages | 3 |
| ANTH F102/EBOT F100 | Introduction to Ethnobotany | 3 |
| ANTH F242 | Native Cultures of Alaska | 3 |
| ANTH F383 | History and Cultures of Northern Dené | 3 |
| BA F391 | Alaska Native Corporations: A Historical and Contemporaneous Perspective | 3 |
| EBOT F100 | Introduction to Ethnobotany | 3 |
| ECON F111X | The Economy of Rural Alaska | 3 |
| HIST F110X | History of Alaska Natives from Contact to the Present | 3 |
| HSEM F461 | Human Security in Alaska | 3 |
| INU F106 | Introduction to Inupiaq | 1 |
| INU F111X | Elementary Inupiaq I | 5 |
| INU F112X | Elementary Inupiaq II | 5 |
| INU F115 | Conversational Inupiaq I | 1-3 |
| INU F116 | Conversational Inupiaq II | 1-3 |
| INU F118 | Inupiaq Orthography | 3 |
| INU F211 | Intermediate Inupiaq I | 3 |
| INU F212 | Intermediate Inupiaq II | 3 |
| INU F218 | Inupiaq Composition | 3 |
| INU F417 | Advanced Inupiaq | 3 |
| JUST F340 | Rural Justice in Alaska | 3 |
| PSY F430 | Rural and Alaska Native Psychology | 3 |
| RD F245 | Fisheries and Marine Wildlife Development in Rural Alaska | 3 |
| RD F255 | Rural Alaska Land Issues | 3 |
| RD F265 | Perspectives on Subsistence in Alaska | 3 |
| RD F430 | Indigenous Economic Development and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| RD F465 | Community Healing and Wellness | 3 |
| RD F470 | The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: Pre-1971 to Present | 3 |
| TG F101 | Introduction to Tribal Government in Alaska | 3 |
| TG F102 | Essentials of Tribal Government | 1 |
| TG F105 | Introduction to Managing Tribal Governments | 3 |
| TG F112 | Federal Indian Law for Alaska Tribes | 1 |
| TG F120 | Introduction to Tribal Natural Resources Stewardship | 3 |
| TG F201 | Tribal Government in Alaska II | 3 |
| TG F205 | Managing Tribal Governments II | 3 |
| YUP F101X | Elementary Central Yup'ik I | 5 |
| YUP F102X | Elementary Central Yup'ik II | 5 |
| YUP F103 | Conversational Central Yup'ik I | 1-3 |
| YUP F104 | Conversational Central Yup'ik II | 3 |
| YUP F109 | Central Yup'ik Orthography | 3 |
| YUP F121 | Elementary Central Yup'ik Apprenticeship I | 4 |
| YUP F122 | Elementary Central Yup'ik Apprenticeship II | 4 |
| YUP F123 | Elementary Central Yup'ik Apprenticeship III | 4 |
| YUP F130 | Beginning Yup'ik Grammar | 3 |
| YUP F131 | Beginning Yup'ik Grammar II | 3 |
| YUP F155 | Conversational Siberian Yupik I | 1-3 |
| YUP F156 | Conversational Siberian Yupik II | 1-3 |
| YUP F158 | Siberian Yupik Orthography | 1-3 |
| YUP F201 | Intermediate Central Yup'ik I | 3 |
| YUP F202 | Intermediate Central Yup'ik II | 3 |
| YUP F203 | Conversational Central Yup'ik III | 3 |
| YUP F204 | Conversational Central Yup'ik IV | 3 |
| YUP F205 | Regaining Fluency in Yup'ik | 3 |
| YUP F206 | Regaining Fluency in Yup'ik II | 3 |
| YUP F208 | Yup'ik Composition | 3 |
| YUP F221 | Intermediate Central Yup'ik Apprenticeship I | 3 |
| YUP F222 | Intermediate Central Yup'ik Apprenticeship II | 3 |
| YUP F223 | Intermediate Central Yup'ik Apprenticeship III | 3 |
| YUP F230 | Introduction to Interpreting and Translating I | 3 |
| YUP F231 | Introduction to Interpreting and Translating II | 3 |
| YUP F240 | Introduction to Reading and Writing Yup'ik | 3 |
| YUP F250 | Yup'ik Literature for Children | 3 |
| YUP F251 | Teaching Beginning Yup'ik Reading and Writing | 3 |
| YUP F260 | St. Lawrence Island Yupik I | 3 |
| YUP F261 | St. Lawrence Island Yupik II | 3 |
| YUP F301 | Advanced Central Yup'ik | 3 |
| YUP F330 | Yup'ik Literature/Yupiit Quliraitnek Igaryaraq | 3 |
| YUP F375 | Yup'ik Philosophy/Umyuarteqsaraq | 3 |
| YUP F415 | Additional Topics in Advanced Yup'ik | 3 |
| YUP F488 | Documenting Yup'ik Traditions/Caliarkaq | 3 |
