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Welcome to the IFPand other things you
need to know
University Advising Services
Review from the earlier session
• IFP
• Credits for graduation– 12-15 per semester
• Vary by major• Help• Important Dates
Written Communications2 courses required
ENC 1101 – College Writing I (Required)ENC 1102 – College Writing IIThe following can be substituted for ENC1102ANT 1471 – Cultural Differences in a Globalized SocietyENC 1930 – Honors Writing Seminar (University Honors Only)ENC 1939 – Special Topics: College Writing IIHIS 2050 – Writing HistoryNSP 1195 – Being Cared For: Reflections from Other Side of BedIMPORTANT TO NOTE:
• Gordon Rule Writing Course (GRW / WAC)
• Must earn “C” or higher for course to count toward degree
• Credits by examination (IB, AP, CLEP) can be applied to this component when an appropriate score is earned. This component of the Intellectual Foundations Program “CORE” can also be satisfied with transferred “high school dual enrollment” or other college transfer credits.
Society and Human Behavior2 courses from 2 different departments required
Anthropology Department ANT 2000 & D – Introduction to Anthropology (Has a Discussion) Economics Department
ECO 2013# – Macroeconomic Principles (requires sophomore status)ECO 2023 #– Microeconomic Principles (requires sophomore status)ECP 2002 – Contemporary Economic IssuesExceptional Student Education Department EEX 2091 – Disability and SocietyGeosciences Department EVR 2017 – Environment and Society Political Science Department POS 2041 – Government of the United StatesPsychology Department PSY 1012 – General Psychology Public Administration Department PAD 2258 – Changing Environment of Society, Business & Government Sociology Department
SYG 1000 – Sociological Perspectives SYG 2010 – Social Problems Urban & Regional Planning Department URP 2051 – Designing the CityIMPORTANT TO NOTE:
No credit is earned for discussion, but must attend
Science and the Natural World2 courses from 2 different departments required
1 course must have a lab
For Non-Science MajorsAnthropology Department
ANT 2511 & L – Intro to Biological Anthropology (4 credits including lab)
Biology Department
BSC 1005 & L – Life Science (3 credits including Lab)
Chemistry Department
CHM 1020C – Contemporary Chemical Issues
CHM 2083 (P/F) – Chemistry in Modern Life (Online Course)
Engineering Dean Department
ETG 2831 – Nature: Intersections of Science, Engineering and the Humanities
Geology Department
ESC 2070 – Blue Planet (Online Course)
GLY 2010C – Physical Geology w/lab (4 credits including Lab)
GLY 2100 – History of Earth and Life
MET 2010 & D – Weather and Climate
Physics Department
AST 2002 (P/F) – Introduction to Astronomy
PSC 2121 – Physical Science
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
Credit is earned for lab, but no credit is earned for discussion.
Mathematics2 Courses Required
MGF 1106 – Math for Liberal Arts I
MGF 1107 – Math for Liberal Arts II
MAC 1105 – College Algebra (required for Exercise Science)
MAC 1114 – Trigonometry
MAC 1140 – Pre-calculus Algebra
MAC 1147 – Pre-calculus Algebra with Trigonometry
MAC 2233 – Methods of Calculus
MAC 2281 – Calculus for Engineers I
MAC 2282 – Calculus for Engineers II
MAC 2311 – Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
MAC 2312 – Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
STA 2023 – Introductory Statistics (required for Exercise Science)
PHI 2102 – Logic
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
Math Placement Test is required to register for any math course.
Gordon Rule Course (no writing)
Must earn “C” or higher for course to count toward degree
MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra is not Gordon Rule & will not satisfy Core
ALEKS Math Placement ExamTo access test, log into http://MyFAU.fau.edu and select the Student Tab
• All entering freshman regardless of AP, IB, dual enrollment and CLEP.
• Contact your Academic Advisor about your score.
• Cost is $15.00 the first time. Test is not timed & can take test online from home.
• Second time you take ALEKS, $28.50 and must be taken in person at FAU.
• Scores are percentages and range from 0 - 100.
• System takes about 24-48 hours to upload the scores.
www.fau.edu/mathplacement - access information about exam
You must take ALEKS without assistance (Receiving assistance on the ALEKS placement test is a violation of FAU’s Code of Academic Integrity and is punishable under the provisions of that code; see www.fau.edu/regulations/chapter4/4.001_Code_of_Academic_Integrity.pdf )
In any mathematics class you take, your instructor reserves the right to administer an in-class, proctored exam during the first week of the semester. If your performance on this exam is not consistent with your ALEKS placement score, you may be required to register for a lower course or to complete remedial work prior to continuing. Extreme differences in results will be reported to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies.
Course ALEKS Score Course ALEKS
Score
MAT 1033: Intermediate Algebra 15% MAC 2233: Methods of Calculus 40%
MGF 1106: Math for Liberal Arts I 30% MAC 2281: Calculus for Engineers I 65%
MGF 1107: Math for Liberal Arts II 25% MAC 2311: Calculus w/Analytical Geometry I 65%
MAC 1105: College Algebra 30% MAD 2104: Discrete Mathematics 45%
MAC 1114: Trigonometry 45% MAS 2103: Matrix Theory 65%
MAC 1140: Precalculus Algebra 45% MAT 1932: Topics in Mathematics 30%
MAC 1147: Precalculus Algebra and Trig. 50% STA 2023: Introductory Statistics 30%
Global Citizenship2 courses required - 1 course must be from Global Perspectives (GP)
Anthropology Department ANT 2410 – Culture and Society (GP)
Curriculum, Culture, & Educational Inquiry Department EDF 2854 – The Educated Citizen in a Global Context (GP)
Geosciences Department GEA 2000 – World Geography (GP)
History Department AMH 2010 & D (P/F) – United States History to 1877 AMH 2020 & D (P/F) – United States History 1877 to Present
WOH 2012 – History of Civilization I (GRW)* (GP) WOH 2022 – History of Civilization II (GP)
Languages, Linguistics, & Comparative Literature Department LAS 2000 – Intro to Caribbean & Latin American Studies LIN 2607 – Global Perspectives on Language (GP)
Philosophy Department PHI 2010 & D– Introduction to Philosophy (GRW)*Political Science Department
INR 2002 – Introduction to World Politics (GP)Sociology Department
SYD 2790 – Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality SYP 2450 – Global Society (GP)
Social Work Department SOW 1005 – Global Perspectives on Social Services (GP)
IMPORTANT
Gordon Rule Writing Course (GRW / WAC) Must earn “C” or higher
ENC 1101/1102 prerequisites with a minimum grade of “C” or higher
Creative Expression2 Courses Required from two different departments
Architecture Department ARC 2208 – Culture & Architecture
Visual Art & Art History Department ARH 2000 (P/F) – Art Appreciation
School of Communications & Multimedia Studies FIL 2000 & D – Film Appreciation
English Department LIT 2010 – Interpretation of Fiction (GRW)* LIT 2030 – Interpretation of Poetry (GRW)* LIT 2040 – Interpretation of Drama (GRW)* LIT 2070 – Interpretation of Creative Non-Fiction (GRW)*
Languages, Linguistics, & Comparative Literature Department LIT 2100 & D – Introduction to World Literature
Music Department MUL 2010 – History & Appreciation of Music
Theater & Dance Department DAN 2100 – Appreciation of Dance THE 2000 – Appreciation of Theatre
IMPORTANT No credit is earned for discussion, but must attend “C” or higher needed in Gordon Rule course to count toward degree *ENC 1101/1102 prerequisites with a minimum grade of “C” or higher
Pass / Fail OptionCertain designated undergraduate courses may be taken for a letter grade of pass (P) or fail (F).
Students must indicate the grade option preferred when registering, otherwise a letter grade will be given.
The maximum credit available to any student on the P/F option is one course per term, with a maximum of 12 credits during a student’s entire course of study.
This option is not available for courses in the student’s major, students on probation, or for Engineering majors.
Gordon Rule Writing (GRW)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONSEnglish Department
ENC1101 ENC1102 or allowable substitute: ANT1471, ENC1939, HIS2934 or NSP1195GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
History DepartmentWOH 2012 – History of Civilization I (GRW) (GP)
Philosophy Department PHI 2010 & D– Introduction to Philosophy (GRW)CREATIVE EXPRESSIONEnglish Department
LIT 2010 – Interpretation of Fiction (GRW) LIT 2030 – Interpretation of Poetry (GRW) LIT 2040 – Interpretation of Drama (GRW) LIT 2070 – Interpretation of Creative Non-Fiction (GRW)
Four (4) courses are required. Must earn a “C” or better
Foreign Language• ARA 1120/1121 – Beginning Arabic I/II• FOL 1120/1121 – Beginning Chinese I/II• FRE 1120/1121 – Beginning French I/II (must take Placement Exam)• GER 1120/1121 – Beginning German I/II• HBR 1120/1121 – Beginning Hebrew I/II• ITA 1120/1121 – Beginning Italian I/II• JPN 1120/1121 – Beginning Japanese I/II• LAT 1120/1121 – Beginning Latin I/II• SPN 1120/1121 – Beginning Spanish I/II (must take Placement Exam)
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Only the second level (1121) may be taken for the Pass/Fail option Foreign Language is a graduation requirement for only certain majors. If you have taken 2 years of a language in high school, the Languages &
Linguistics Department requires you to start with the 1121 level. All courses are 4 credits CLEP Option
Excess Hours SurchargeThe bill requires universities to add a surcharge to each credit hour taken in excess of the total number of credit hours required to complete the student’s initial choice of a Bachelor’s degree program (major).
Failed courses
Hours dropped after the University's drop/add period
Courses from which a student withdraws
Repeated courses.
Exception: repeated courses for which the student has paid the repeat course
surcharge as provided in Section 1009.285, Florida Statutes
All credit earned at another institution and accepted for transfer and applied toward the baccalaureate degree program
Under Florida law, the following credit hours count towards Excess Credit Hours:
The Excess Hours Surcharge legislation means students have to be fully aware of the requirements for pursuing and completing their degree from day one.
If you have additional questions about the Excess Hours Surcharge please visit the Registrar’s Webpage: http://wise.fau.edu/registrar/excesshrs.php
Class Begin January 5
Last day to Drop/Add January 9
Last day to Pay Tuition January 12
Last day to WithdrawFebruary 27
Advance RegistrationMarch 23 for Summer and Fall
Final ExamsApril 23-29
Semester Ends May 1st
http://www.fau.edu/registrar/registration/calendar.php
Dates to Remember
Contact InformationEmail: [email protected]
Web: www.fau.edu/uas
Phone: 561-297-3064
Curriculum Sheets: www.fau.edu/uas
UAdvising
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www.coe.fau.edu/students/oass/
College of Education Building2nd Floor – Room 230
Teacher Education
Elementary – Grades K-6 with ESOL Endorsement
Exceptional Student – Grades K-12 with ESOL Endorsement
Secondary – Grades 6-12: Biology, Chemistry, English with ESOL Endorsement, Mathematics, Physics, & Social Science
- Grades K-12: Music
Certification-Only Programs Art, French & Spanish – Grades K-12(For students majoring in Art, Spanish or French in the College of Arts & Letters)
All of our teaching certification programs include Field Experiences designed to explore new approaches to teaching-learning experiences.
All of our teaching certification programs are CAEP** approved.
** Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Early Care & Education (BECE)Prepares students to work with young children from birth to age 5
Employment in the fields of child care and children services
Represents the highest professional standards
Not a teacher certification program.
Exercise Science & Health Promotion
Prepares students for careers in clinical, corporate, commercial and/or community physical fitness and health promotion.
Upon Completion students will be prepared to take:
The American College of Sports Medicine Certification Exam at the Health/Fitness Instructor level
The National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam
The Certified Health Education Specialist exam
Pays you while you explore your interest in teaching!
Good FIT (First Introduction to Teaching)
Places you in a local school with a model teacher one day a week!
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