Bachelor's

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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

These requirements are all described in this section of the catalog. Requirements for each program major are found in the Bachelor Degree Programs section.

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.

General University Requirements for Bachelor's Degrees

For a UAF bachelor’s degree, a student must earn at least 120 credits, including transfer credits, at the F100 level or above. 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.

REQUIREMENT BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Minimum number of credits 120 credits
Credits earned at UAF (residence credit) 30 credits; 12 credits in the major; 3 credits in the minor
Upper-division credit (courses between F300 and F499) 39 credits total, some degrees require more; 24 of the 39 must be earned at UAF
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 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

Majors

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

Major Requirements

  • A major from UAF consists of a minimum of 30 credits, at least 12 of which have to be earned at UAF.
  • A  grade of C- or higher is required for all courses for the degree, including the major, minor, general education requirements and degree requirements, unless otherwise specified.
  • Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in their major and overall. Some majors require higher GPAs for their programs.

Adding or Changing a Major

Undergraduate students may add or change majors by completing the Add or Change Major form available through the Office of the Registrar's forms page. If a request is received after the first day of the semester, the change is applied to the following term. Graduating seniors must have a change of major submitted prior to their bachelor's degree being awarded.

Double Degree

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 for the selected degrees. At least 24 credit hours beyond the total required for the first degree need to be earned before any additional degrees can be awarded. For a double degree, students may follow requirements from two different catalogs. An application for graduation will need to be submitted for each degree when the student is ready to graduate.

Double Major

For a double major, the required courses for both majors are completed at the same time under a single catalog year. Only one application for graduation is required for a double major.

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 is required. A separate graduation application is 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 credit hours beyond the total required for the first degree must be completed before an additional degree can be awarded.

Capstone

The capstone experience serves as a culmination of baccalaureate undergraduate education, showcasing students' capacity to integrate diverse learning. It requires students to forge connections among concepts, competencies and bodies of knowledge, enabling them to synthesize and apply their learning in novel and complex contexts.

The capstone demands the integration and application of learning from various studies, demonstrating synthesis and advanced competence across broad and specialized studies. This process involves adapting knowledge to novel contexts and questions, culminating in the creation of a creative or scholarly project. Such projects require a broad knowledge base, technical proficiency, effective information gathering, synthesis, interpretation, presentation and reflective skills.

Concentrations

A concentration is an area of emphasis within a student’s major. Only majors listing concentration areas require a student to declare a concentration prior to graduation. Concentrations may only be added to majors that explicitly include them in their program requirements. 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 may be permitted with departmental approval. The Declaration of Concentration form is available through the Office of the Registrar's forms page.

Minors

A minor is a component of a bachelor's degree that is 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 must be earned at UAF, at the F100-level or above.
  • 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 regionally accredited college or university may be used to meet requirements for a minor in the Bachelor of Arts degree.
  • Students who hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution are not required to complete the minor complex.
  • Students must satisfactorily complete the requirements for a minor before the bachelor's degree can be awarded. 

Restrictions on Minors

  • Students may not major and minor in a program of study with the same name, such as Mathematics major + Mathematics minor; English major + English minor. However, there may be allowable major/minor combinations within the same department, such as Art major + Art History minor; English major + Creative Writing minor.
  • Programs may choose to prohibit specific major/minor combinations. Any such exclusions are noted in the program descriptions throughout this catalog.
  • Students may only earn a minor while simultaneously completing the requirements for a baccalaureate degree. A minor may not be awarded on its own.

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

Students may use the What-If feature in DegreeWorks, accessed through UAOnline, to review minor requirements and how credits already earned may apply to the requirements. Results in DegreeWorks will be more accurate once the 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, degree and major requirements, must be met. Students who graduated from a regionally accredited college or university will be considered to have completed the equivalent of the UAF baccalaureate general education requirements.

Degree Policies

Catalog Year and Time Limits

To earn a bachelor’s degree, a student must complete all requirements within seven years of their initial admission term.

At UAF, an academic catalog year begins with the fall semester and concludes at the end of the summer semester.

  • Example: The 2026–2027 catalog year covers fall 2026, spring 2027 and summer 2027.

Students may move to a more current catalog year provided they were enrolled in a degree program during that academic year.

To be considered "enrolled in a degree program," a student must be registered for courses during that academic year. Active degree student status is lost if:

  • A student does not enroll for classes during that academic year, or

  • is classified as a nondegree student.

Residence Credit

Residence credit is course credit earned through any unit of UAF. Formal classroom instruction, 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.

Exceptions to Degree Requirements

Occasionally, an undergraduate student may request an exception to an academic requirement, policy or regulation. Requests for an academic exception must be approved by petition. If a petition concerns a disability, the coordinator of Disability Services will be consulted. Undergraduate petition forms are available at the Office of the Registrar or on the Office of the Registrar's forms page. Forms must be returned to the Office of the Registrar with the required signatures. The Office of the Registrar will note the completed petition in DegreeWorks once the appropriate person or committee has made a decision to either approve or deny the request. Academic petitions fall into three categories, and each involves a different process:

General Education Requirements Petitions

Petitions addressing baccalaureate general education requirements, degree ethics, library science or Alaska Native-themed requirements must be approved by the student's advisor and the head of the department of the academic area involved. Submit the signed petition to the Office of the Registrar. It will then be forwarded to the Faculty Senate General Education Requirements Committee for consideration.

Major or Minor Degree Requirement Petitions

Petitions addressing substitute courses or waiving a requirement within a major or a minor program must be approved by the advisor and the department or head of the major or minor area. Submit the signed petition to the Office of the Registrar.

Petitions for Other Requirements

Petitions addressing the general university and/or specific requirements for a student's degree or other academic policies must be approved by 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 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 a graduate program cannot be counted toward the 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.

Alaska Native-themed Requirements

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 and electives.

Graduation

Application for Graduation

A formal application for graduation must be filed with the Office of the Registrar via UAOnline. Applying prior to the semester planned for graduation is encouraged. Applications for graduation need to be submitted no later than the published deadline in the academic calendar. Applications submitted after the published deadline are processed for the following semester. Students who apply for graduation and who do not complete degree requirements by the end of the term must reapply for 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.

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 Latin Honors

​Graduation with Latin honors is a tribute that recognizes academic achievement. For students to be considered for graduation with Latin honors, they must have:

  • 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA at the bachelor’s level, and
  • UAF residence credit of 30 semester hours for an bachelor's degree.

GPA calculations for graduation with Latin 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 the Grading System and Grade Point Average Computation sections 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 Latin 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 have graduated as of fall 2021. Honors will not be retroactively applied.

 

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.

Communication - 9 credits

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

Credits
Complete one of the following:3
ANS/FLPA F161X
Introduction to Alaska Native Performance
ANS F202X
Aesthetic Appreciation of Alaska Native Performance
ANS/ACNS/MUS F223X
Alaska Native Music
ART F105X
Beginning Drawing
ART F200X
Explorations in Art
ART F261X
History of Western Art I
ART F262X
History of Western Art II
ENGL/FLPA F217X
Introduction to the Study of Film
FLPA F105X
History of the Cinema
FLPA F121X
Fundamentals of Acting
FLPA F215X
Dramatic Literature and History
HUM F201X
Unity in the Arts
MUS F103X
Music Fundamentals
MUS F125X
Enjoying Jazz
MUS F200X
Explorations in Music

Humanities - 3-5 credits

Credits
Complete one of the following:3-5
ANL F251X
Introduction to Athabascan Linguistics
ASLG F140X
Introduction to Deaf Culture
ENGL/FL F200X
World Literature
ENGL/JUST F201X
Texts and Contexts
ENGL F270X
Introduction to Creative Writing
JOUR F101X
Media and Culture
LING F101X
Nature of Language
LING F216X
Languages of the World
PHIL F102X
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL F104X
Logic and Reasoning
RELG F221X
Religions of the World
OR take one of the following languages:
ANL F141X
Beginning Dene / Athabascan I
ANL F142X
Beginning Dene / Athabascan II
ASLG F101X
American Sign Language I
ASLG F202X
American Sign Language II
CHNS F101X
Elementary Chinese I
CHNS F102X
Elementary Chinese II
FREN F101X
Elementary French I
FREN F102X
Elementary French II
FREN F201X
Revision/Early Intermediate French
FREN F202X
Intermediate French II
GER F101X
Elementary German I
GER F102X
Elementary German II
GER F201X
Intermediate German I
GER F202X
Intermediate German II
INU F111X
Elementary Inupiaq I
INU F112X
Elementary Inupiaq II
JPN F101X
Elementary Japanese I
JPN F102X
Elementary Japanese II
JPN F201X
Intermediate Japanese I
JPN F202X
Intermediate Japanese II
LAT F101X
Beginning Latin I
LAT F102X
Beginning Latin II
RUSS F101X
Elementary Russian I
RUSS F102X
Elementary Russian II
RUSS F201X
Intermediate Russian I
RUSS F202X
Intermediate Russian II
SPAN F101X
Elementary Spanish I
SPAN F102X
Elementary Spanish II
SPAN F201X
Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN F202X
Intermediate Spanish II
YUP F101X
Elementary Central Yup'ik I
YUP F102X
Elementary Central Yup'ik II
Total Credits3-5

Social Sciences -  6 credits

Credits
Complete two of the following in two different disciplines:6
ACCT F261X
Principles of Financial Accounting
ANS F111X
History of Colonization in Alaska: The Indigenous Response
ANS F242X
Indigenous Cultures of Alaska
ANTH F100X
Individual, Society and Culture
ANTH F101X
Introduction to Anthropology
ANTH F111X
Ancient Civilizations
ANTH F211X
Fundamentals of Archaeology
BA F151X
Introduction to Business
BA F254X
Personal Finance (s)
BA/SPRT F281X
Introduction to Sport Management
ECE F104X
Child Development I: Prenatal, Infants and Toddlers
ECE F107X
Child Development II: The Preschool and Primary Years
ECE F210X
Child Guidance
ECE F229X
Foundations in Nutrition and Physical Wellness
ECON F101X
Principles of Microeconomics
ECON F102X
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON F111X
The Economy of Rural Alaska
ECON F120X
Introduction to Economic Analysis
ECON F235X
Introduction to Natural Resource Economics
HIST F100X
Modern World History
HIST F102X
Western Civilization Since 1500
HIST F110X
History of Alaska Natives
HIST F122X
East Asian Civilization
HIST F132X
History of the U.S. II
HUMS/JUST F125X
Introduction to Addictive Processes
HUMS F185X
Science of Happiness and Well-Being
JUST F110X
Introduction to Justice
JUST F251X
Criminology
NRM F111X
Introduction to Sustainability Science
PS F100X
Political Economy
PS F101X
Introduction to American Government and Politics
PS F201X
Comparative Politics
PS F221X
International Politics
PSY F111X
Introduction to Psychology
PSY F123X
Sleepless in Alaska: Sleep, Health and You
RD F200X
Rural Development in the North
SOC F101X
Introduction to Sociology
SOC F201X
Social Problems and Solutions
SWK F103X
Introduction to Social Work
WGS F201X
Introduction to Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Total Credits6

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

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

Mathematics 3-4 credits

Credits
Complete one of the following:
MATH F113XMath and Society3
MATH F122XEssential Precalculus with Applications 13
MATH F151XCollege Algebra for Calculus 14
MATH F152XTrigonometry3
MATH F156XPrecalculus4
MATH F230XEssential Calculus with Applications in the Life Sciences 2,33
MATH F251XCalculus I 2,34
MATH F252XCalculus II 34
MATH F253XCalculus III 34
STAT F200XElementary Statistics3
1

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.​

3

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

Natural Sciences - 8 credits

Credits
Complete two of the following: 18
ATM F101X
Weather and Climate of Alaska
BIOL F100X
Human Biology
BIOL F103X
Biology and Society
BIOL/WLF F104X
Natural History of Alaska
BIOL F111X
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL F112X
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL F115X
Fundamentals of Biology I
BIOL F116X
Fundamentals of Biology II
BIOL F120X
Introduction to Human Nutrition
BIOL F240X
Beginnings in Microbiology
CHEM F100X
Chemistry in Complex Systems
CHEM F103X
Introduction to General Chemistry
CHEM F104X
Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
CHEM F105X
General Chemistry I
CHEM F106X
General Chemistry II
ENVI F101X
Introduction to Environmental Science
ENVI F102X
Introduction to Climate Change Science
ES F100X
and ES F100L
Engineering Alaska - An Introduction to Engineering
and Makerspace Alaska - A Laboratory Introduction to Engineering
GEOS F101X
The Dynamic Earth
GEOS F102X
Wicked Maps for Wicked Problems: Geographic Information Systems Across Disciplines
GEOS F111X
Earth and Environment: Elements of Physical Geography
GEOS F112X
The History of Earth and Life
GEOS F120X
Glaciers, Earthquakes and Volcanoes: Past, Present and Future
MBI/OCN F111X
The Oceans
PHYS F102X
Energy and Society
PHYS F115X
Physical Sciences
PHYS F123X
College Physics I
PHYS F124X
College Physics II
PHYS F165X
Introduction to Astronomy
PHYS F211X
General Physics I
PHYS F212X
General Physics II
PHYS F213X
Elementary Modern Physics
Total Credits8
1

Some degrees (Associate of Science) might require more. Please be sure to verify with an academic advisor.

 

Bachelor’s Degree Requirements

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

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) Degree Requirements - 10 credits

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.

Credits
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences10 credits
Alaska Native-themed Requirement
Alaska Native-themed CourseDuring the completion of coursework, 3 credits of Alaska Native-themed course(s) must be completed. 10-3
Ethics
Complete one of the following:3
BA F323X
Business Ethics
COM F300X
Communicating Ethics
JUST F300X
Ethics and Justice
NRM F303X
Environmental Ethics and Actions
PHIL F322X
Ethics
PS F300X
Ethics and Society
Library Science
LS F101XLibrary Information and Research1
Or successful completion of the Library Competency Exam 2
Other B.A.A.S. Degree Requirements
Complete the following:
ENGL F314Technical Writing3
Or an alternative upper-division writing elective 3
Mathematics
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.3
Approved courses include:
ABUS F155
Business Math
MATH F105
Intermediate Algebra
ECE F117
Practical Math Skills
HLTH F116
Mathematics in Health Care
HUMS F117
Practical Math Skills
TTCH F131
Mathematics for the Trades
Or any course with embedded computation content approved by the interdisciplinary program
Major Complex
Required: Minimum of 30 credits of interdisciplinary studies and an Associate of Applied Science degree
Total Credits10
1

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

2

For more information, visit the Testing Services website.

3

Electives can be approved by the Office of Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Studies.

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

Bachelor of Applied Management (B.A.M.) Requirements - 4 credits

The B.A.M. online degree is designed for individuals who have completed 18-30 credit hours in an area of specialization or trade and aspire to assume middle-management-level positions in their chosen field.

 Notes

  • A minimum C- grade or higher is required in all courses required for the program, including major, minor, general education requirements and degree requirements, unless otherwise specified by the major.
  • At least 39 credits must be taken in upper-division (300-level or higher) courses. Specific courses beyond 30 credits in a major complex and 15 credits in a minor complex may be used to fulfill the B.A.M. degree requirements in ethics, humanities, mathematics or social sciences.
Credits
Bachelor of Applied Management Requirements4 credits
Alaska Native-themed Requirement
Alaska Native-themed CourseDuring the completion of coursework, 3 credits of Alaska Native-themed course(s) must be completed. 10-3
Ethics
BA F323XBusiness Ethics3
Library Sciences
LS F101XLibrary Information and Research1
Or successful completion of the Library Competency Exam 2
Major Complex
Required: At least 33 credits
Minor Complex - Optional
Optional: At least 15 credits 3
Total Credits4
1

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

2

For more information, visit the Testing Services website.

3

For more information, including requirements and minors offered, visit the minors page.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Requirements

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Requirements - 37 credits

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.

Notes

  • A minimum C- grade or higher is required in all courses required for the degree, including 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.
  • 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.
Credits
Bachelor of Arts Requirements37 credits
Alaska Native-themed Requirement
Alaska Native-themed CourseDuring the completion of coursework, 3 credits of Alaska Native-themed course(s) must be completed. 10-3
Ethics
Complete one of the following:3
BA F323X
Business Ethics
COM F300X
Communicating Ethics
JUST F300X
Ethics and Justice
NRM F303X
Environmental Ethics and Actions
PHIL F322X
Ethics
PS F300X
Ethics and Society
Library and Information Research
LS F101XLibrary Information and Research1
Or successful completion of the Library Competency Exam 2
Humanities and Social Sciences
18 credits of F100 or above in one of the following paths:18
Minimum of 6 credits in humanities and 6 credits in social sciences
Up to 12 credits of a non-English language taken at the university level and at least 6 credits of social sciences
Major Complex
Required: At least 30 credits
Minor Complex
Required: At least 15 credits15
Total Credits37
1

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

2

For more information, visit the Testing Services website.

Minors

For information, including requirements and minors offered, visit the minors website.

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 approved Bachelor degree programs. 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

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Degree Requirements - 23 credits

The B.B.A. degree provides students the opportunity to 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.

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 B.B.A. degree requirements, 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.
Credits
Bachelor of Business Administration Requirements23 credits
Alaska Native-theme Requirement
Alaska Native-themed CourseDuring the completion of coursework, 3 credits of Alaska Native-themed course(s) must be completed. 10-3
Ethics
BA F323XBusiness Ethics3
Library Science
LS F101XLibrary Information and Research1
Or successful completion of the Library Competency Exam 2
General Education Requirement - Mathematics
MATH F122XEssential Precalculus with Applications3
or MATH F151X College Algebra for Calculus
or MATH F156X Precalculus
or MATH F230X Essential Calculus with Applications in the Life Sciences
or MATH F251X Calculus I
or MATH F252X Calculus II
or MATH F253X Calculus III
Other B.B.A. Degree Requirements
ACCT F261XPrinciples of Financial Accounting3
ACCT F262Principles of Managerial Accounting3
AIS F101Effective Personal Computer Use1-3
or CIOS F150 Computer Business Applications
ECON F101XPrinciples of Microeconomics3
ECON F102XPrinciples of Macroeconomics3
ECON F227Introductory Statistics for Economics and Business3
or STAT F200X Elementary Statistics
ECON Coursechoose an additional ECON course at any level3
Major Complex
Required: At least 24-33 credits
Minor Complex - Optional
Optional: at least 15 cr 3
Total Credits26-28
1

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

2

For more information, visit the Testing Services website.

3

For more information, including requirements and minors offered, visit the minors page.

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

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Requirements - 16 credits

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

Notes

  • A minimum C- grade or higher is required in all courses required for the degree including 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.
  • Credit and course requirements:
    • ​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.
Credits
Bachelor of Fine Arts Requirements16 credits
Alaska Native-themed Requirement
Alaska Native-themed CourseDuring the completion of coursework, 3 credits of Alaska Native-themed course(s) must be completed. 10-3
Ethics
Complete one of the following:3
BA F323X
Business Ethics
COM F300X
Communicating Ethics
JUST F300X
Ethics and Justice
NRM F303X
Environmental Ethics and Actions
PHIL F322X
Ethics
PS F300X
Ethics and Society
Library and Information Research
LS F101XLibrary Information and Research1
Or successful completion of the Library Competency Exam 2
Humanities
12 credits: Any combination of humanities courses (h) at the F100 level or above12
Major Complex
Required: At least 30 credits
Minor Complex - Optional
Optional: At least 15 credits 3
Total Credits16
1

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

2

For more information, visit the Testing Services website.

3

For more information, including requirements and minors offered, visit the minors page.

Bachelor of Music (B.M.) Requirements

Bachelor of Music (B.M.) Requirements - 4 credits

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

Notes

  • A minimum C- grade or higher is required in all courses required for the degree, including major, minor and general education requirements, unless otherwise specified by the major.
  • Department requirements for majors and minors may exceed the minimums indicated.
Credits
Bachelor of Music Requirements4 credits
Alaska Native-themed Requirement
Alaska Native-themed CourseDuring the completion of coursework, 3 credits of Alaska Native-themed course(s) must be completed. 10-3
Ethics
Complete one of the following:3
BA F323X
Business Ethics
COM F300X
Communicating Ethics
JUST F300X
Ethics and Justice
NRM F303X
Environmental Ethics and Actions
PHIL F322X
Ethics
PS F300X
Ethics and Society
Library and Information Research
LS F101XLibrary Information and Research1
Or successful completion of the Library Competency Exam 2
Major Complex
Required: 85 or more credits
Minor Complex - Optional
Optional: 15 Credits 3
Total Credits4
1

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

2

For more information, visit the Testing Services website.

3

For more information, including requirements and minors offered, visit the minors page.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Requirements

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Requirements - 15 credits

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.

Notes

  • A minimum C- grade or higher is required in all courses required for the degree, including major, minor and general education 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.
  • At least 39 credits must be taken in upper-division (300-level or higher) courses. Specific 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.
Credits
Bachelor of Science Requirements15 Credits
Alaska Native-themed Requirement
Alaska Native-themed CourseDuring the completion of coursework, 3 credits of Alaska Native-themed course(s) must be completed. 10-3
Ethics
Complete one of the following:3
BA F323X
Business Ethics
COM F300X
Communicating Ethics
JUST F300X
Ethics and Justice
NRM F303X
Environmental Ethics and Actions
PHIL F322X
Ethics
PS F300X
Ethics and Society
Library and Information Research
LS F101XLibrary Information and Research1
Or successful completion of the Library Competency Exam 2
Mathematics
One 3-credit course at the F100 level or above from computer sciences or statistics, or math course from MATH F113X or above3
A 3-credit calculus course must be included in general education requirements or B.S. requirements
Natural Sciences
One-year sequence (8 credits) in one natural science beyond the general education requirements8
Total natural science courses used to meet general education requirements and B.S. requirements must represent at least two different natural sciences
Complete one of the following:
BIOL F111X
and BIOL F112X
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL F115X
and BIOL F116X
Fundamentals of Biology I
and Fundamentals of Biology II
CHEM F103X
and CHEM F104X
Introduction to General Chemistry
and Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
CHEM F105X
and CHEM F106X
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry II
GEOS F101X
and GEOS F112X
The Dynamic Earth
and The History of Earth and Life
PHYS F123X
and PHYS F124X
College Physics I
and College Physics II
Or any two of the following courses:
PHYS F211X
General Physics I
PHYS F212X
General Physics II
PHYS F213X
Elementary Modern Physics
Major Complex
Required: At least 30 credits
Minor Complex - Optional
Optional: At least 15 credits 3
Total Credits15
1

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

2

For more information, visit the Testing Services website.

3

For more information, including requirements and minors offered, visit the minors page.

Double Majors

As a Bachelor of Science degree candidate, completion of a double major can also 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. Both majors need to be officially declared either during admission or through the add/change of major form. Requirements for both majors will follow a single catalog year.

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

Bachelor of Security and Emergency Management (B.S.E.M.) Requirements -  4 credits

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.

Notes

  • A minimum C- grade or higher is required in all courses required for the degree, including major, minor and general education 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.
Credits
Bachelor of Security and Emergency Management Requirements4 credits
Alaska Native-themed Requirement
Alaska Native-themed CourseDuring the completion of coursework, 3 credits of Alaska Native-themed course(s) must be completed. 10-3
Ethics
BA F323XBusiness Ethics3
Library and Information Research
LS F101XLibrary Information and Research1
Or successful completion of the Library Competency Exam 2
Major Complex
Required: At least 78 credits
Minor Complex - Optional
Optional: At least 15 credits 3
Total Credits4
1

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

2

For more information, visit the Testing Services website.

3

For more information, including requirements and minors offered, visit the minors page.

 

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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

Credits
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/TG F325Alaska Native and Comparative Tribal Self-Government3
ANS/FLPA F361Indigenous Media II3
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 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 Natives3
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 F265Perspectives on Subsistence in Alaska3
RD F355Rural Alaska Land Issues3
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