The School of Arts and Sciences offers the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Public Administration, Bachelor of Science in Social Work, and Bachelor's Degree p rograms as indicated in the following table:

Subject Area

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

Minor

African-American Studies

X

Agriculture

X

Anthropology

X

Art

X

Biology

X

X

Business Administration

X

Chemistry

X

X

Communications

X

X

X

Computer Science

X

X

Criminal Justice

X

Dance

X

Economics

X

X

Electrical Engineering Technology

X

English

X

X

French

X

X

Geoscience

Geography Concentration

X

X

Travel and Tourism

X

X

Geology Concentration

X

X

German

X

Health Science

X

History

X

X

X

Human Environmental Sciences

X

International Studies

X

X

Mathematics

X

X

X

Military Science

X

Music

X

Paralegal Studies

X

Park and Recreation Administration

X

Philosophy

X

X

Physics

X

Political Science

X

X

X

Psychology

X

X

X

Religious Studies

X

Secondary Education

X

Sociology

X

X

X

Spanish

X

X

Sportsmedicine

X

Theatre

X

Pre-professional programs are offered in the areas:

Cytotechnology Occupational Therapy Dental Hygiene Optometry Dentistry Pharmacy

Health Information Management Physical Therapy Medical Technology Theology Medicine

To be admitted to the upper division and therefore eligible to take courses numbered 300 and above, the student (1) must have a minimum grade point average of 2.00 and (2) must have passed 60 semester hours of work. Exception: students with a grade point average of 3.00 or better in their first 30 hours of academic courses will be admitted to upper division courses for which they can qualify.

Each student will be assigned a faculty advisor by the Dean of Arts and Sciences. The advisor will aid the student in selecting and scheduling appropriate courses and will be available to counsel the student in all matters pertaining to his/her academic p rogram. After the student has selected a major, an advisor from the selected area of study will be assigned to assist the student.

Graduation Requirements

Credits required for graduation 130
Minimum credits in Arts and Sciences subjects 100
Minimum credits in upper division courses 36
Maximum credits in any one subject counted toward graduation 50
Complete requirements for a major (see p. 93)
Complete requirements for a minor (see p. 94)

Graduation Requirements

Credits required for graduation 130
Minimum credits in Arts and Sciences subjects 100
Minimum credits in upper division courses 45
Maximum credits in any one subject counted toward graduation 50
Complete requirements for a major (see p. 93)
Note: Certain majors may require students to complete a minor (see p. 94)

Each student in a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree program must complete a major program of study consisting of not less than 18 semester hours of upper division courses (up to 6 hours of these courses may be replaced by lower division work in certain departments). A minimum grade of C (2.00) must be made in every course offered for the major, exclusive of lower division prerequisites. Required and elective courses taken for pass/fail (P/F) where a P is recorded will count as satisfying the minimum grade requirement. Transfer students must earn at least 6 hours in the major while in residence at The University of Tennessee. With the exception of the special majors described below, requirements for the major are specified by the individual departments within the School of Arts and Sciences. Certain majors may also require a student to complete a minor program of study. (See individual departmental listings.)

An Arts and Sciences student may complete a major in economics (see page 179) to include at least 18 semester hours of upper division courses in economics, required prerequisites, and the general requirements for either the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. No minor is required for the B.S. degree.

This is a multidisciplinary major for students interested in acquiring personal enrichment and a broadly based international perspective for eventual careers in government, foreign service, international organizations or foundations, international business, foreign area studies, international law, or journalism. The student must complete the following requirements for the major (core, area concentration, and travel-study) and the required minor.

A. Core Courses (27 hours)

Agriculture 410 International Food and Fiber Systems
Economics 321 International Economics
Geography 461 Economic Geography or 462 Political Geography
History 200 Introduction to International Studies
History 432 American Foreign Diplomacy, 1900 to Present
History 485 The Changing World Order
Political Science 321 or 322 International Relations
Religious Studies 301 Major Religions of the World
Sociology 433 Population Processes and Problems

Anthropology 201, 306, or 434
Economics 322 or 333
Geography 381, 382, 383, or 461 or 462
History 322, 343, 415, 447, 448, or 482
Philosophy 430 or 440
Political Science 341, 342, 401, 423, or 442
Religious Studies 201, 306, or 313
Sociology 304 or 495

Majors must participate in a travel-study program in a foreign country so that the student may draw upon unique cultural and intellectual resources in the host country(ies) which will extend subject matter competence and develop language proficiency. A sensitivity to other cultures, together with a new perspective on the American culture, will contribute to the development of particular career interests.

Although students may participate in any approved study abroad program, we strongly recommend that students take advantage of the many foreign study opportunities available at UT Martin which involve a summer, one semester, or a year. There are travel-study programs developed each year by the departments of Geography (Geog 360, 370, 441, and 442), Modern Foreign Language (French/German/Spanish 360 and 370), and History and Political Science (History 468 and Political Science 467). The Office of International Programs coordinates student exchanges with Hirosaki University. Also, the Division of Continuing Education is involved in the Cooperative Center for Study in Britain.

D. Foreign Language Minor (12 hours minimum)

Students must minor in French, German or Spanish. A minor consists of at least 12 hours numbered 300 or above, plus any prerequisite courses. It is highly recommended that students take an additional year of a second foreign language.

A minor consists of not less than 12 hours of upper division courses in a subject outside the major. Up to 6 hours of these courses may be replaced by lower division work in certain departments. For requirements for minors other than those listed below, see the individual departmental listings.

A second major, as prescribed by any of the individual departments in the School of Arts and Sciences, can be completed in lieu of a minor.

The African-American Studies Minor consists of the following courses: Phil 130, Phil 440 and 12 hours selected from Soc 304, Geog 383, Pol Sci 479, Soc Wrk 220, Eng 345, Hist 434, and Hist 435.

The International Studies Minor consists of 18 hours of upper division courses. Students are required to take Hist 485 plus one course from five of the following: Agric 410; Econ 321, 322, 333; Geog 381, 382, 383; Hist 343, 432, 448, 482; French 311, 321, 381, 382, German 321, 381, 382, Spanish 321, 322, 381, 382, 385, 386; Pol Sci 321, 322, 341, 342, 423; Rel St 301.

Minors are also available through other schools. Approved minors include:
agriculture (page 51); art, dance, music, and theatre (page 229); business administration (page 172); secondary education (must meet all requirements for admission to teacher education and fulfill the School of Education's general educat ion, professional education, and specialty area requirements pages 195-200 which exceed the general education and major field requirements set by the School of Arts & Sciences); electrical engineering technology (page 219); human environmental sciences (page 75); military science (page 249); park and recreation administration (page 51); sports medicine (page 211).

The Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science with an Individualized Area of Concentration (AOC) is a flexible degree option available for students with significant educational objectives unmet by the traditional B.A. and B.S. degree programs.

The student prepares an individualized degree program (AOC) in consultation with a faculty advisor whose educational and professional background is related to the student's programmatic goal. In addition, the entire program must be approved in writing by the Dean of the School; copies are filed with the Registrar, the Dean, the faculty advisor, and the student. It then becomes the student's official Program of Study. Any subsequent modifications require written approval by the school degrees committee. No minor is required for the B.S. degree.

Students may prepare their Program of Study at any time prior to the completion of 70 semester hours. Students who have completed 30 or more semester hours of college level work must have at least a 2.50 GPA. Entering freshmen or others who have completed fewer than 30 semester hours must have an 80% probability of averaging ÒCÓ or better at The University of Tennessee at Martin based on ACT projections.

Graduation Requirements

Credits required for graduation 130
Minimum credits in Arts and Science Subjects 100
Minimum credits in upper division courses 36

Specific Curricular Requirements:

I. Communication (9)
6 semester hours of English composition or demonstration of equivalent competency 3 semester hours of oral communication (Communications 230 or 231) or demonstration of equivalent competency
II. Mathematics
6 semester hours or demonstration of equivalent competency
III. Distribution requirements:
For purposes of ensuring breadth of educational experience, the student will be expected to earn no fewer than 6 semester hours credit in each of the following six areas.
a. Natural Sciences (Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics)
b. Social Sciences (Sociology, Geography, Psychology, Political Science)
c. Literature (including all foreign language courses)
d. History
e. Human-related disciplines (Anthropology, Philosophy, Religious Studies)
f. The Arts and Music
IV. Individual Area of Concentration
This portion of the student's program provides for the in depth examination of some area of study. In traditional terms it would comprise the courses of the major and the minor or the courses of the major plus an integrated cluster of related and supportive courses. The Area of Concentration will include no fewer than 42 semester hours and no more than 54 semester hours. No more than 42 semester hours may be taken in one discipline. The student must earn a grade of ÒCÓ or bette r in all courses offered for the Area of Concentration.
V. Electives:
Sufficient electives must be taken to bring the total credits for the program to 130 semester hours.

The Pre-Theological Program is a recommended cluster of disciplines which provides an arts and sciences foundation for future theological studies and professions. The program does not represent theological studies, but it does serve as a foundation for su ch studies. The Association of Theological Schools (the accrediting agency for Schools of Theology) recommends that a pre-theology student develop some in-depth understanding of human selfhood and existence, modern social institutions and problems, cultur e and religion, science and technology, the processes of understanding, the content and interpretation of Scripture, the history of the religious tradition, constructive theological methodology and interpretation, and language. The Pre-Theological Program develops such understanding by coordinating four Areas of Studies: 1) Value Studies - Philosophy, Religious Studies, English, and Art; 2) Contemporary Life Studies -Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology, Geography, and Political Science; 3) Hi storical Studies - History; and 4) Language and Communication Studies - Speech, English, Journalism, Broadcasting, Theatre, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.

The Pre-Theology Program has four requirements: 1) the fulfillment of the basic requirements in Arts and Sciences, B.A. or B.S., 2) the fulfillment of the requirements for a major which is to be selected from the disciplines listed in the four Areas of St udy, 3) the fulfillment of the requirements for a minor which is to be selected from the four Areas of Study, and 4) the completion of a minimum of 18 hours of approved electives of which 12 must be upper division. All four Areas of Study must be represen ted in the selection of a major, a minor, and electives. A minimum of six elective hours is required in each Area of Study not covered by the major and the minor. A list of approved electives is available from the advisor. The major, the minor, and the el ectives will be specified on the basis of the recommendations by the Association of Theological Schools and the academic and professional needs of the student as determined by consultation with an advisor in the Department of Psychology, Philosophy, and R eligious Studies.

The Official Guide to U.S. Law Schools, 1996 Edition, published by the Law School Admission Council, lists 177 American Bar Association-approved law schools in this country. Three of these are in Tennessee: the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the Univ ersity of Memphis, the University of Tennessee College of Law, and the Vanderbilt University School of Law.

All law schools require an undergraduate degree and place major emphasis on two factors for admission: undergraduate grade point average and the score on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Each law school will vary on the specific grade average and the test score. Generally, it is assumed that a 3.00 (B) average is the minimum. The LSAT scores range from 120-180 with 163 about the 90th percentile in recent administrations. The LSAT is a standard three-hour examination with focus on reading comprehensio n, reasoning, and analytic skills. There is also a writing sample. The test is given four times a year; seniors are advised to take the examination in June, October or December. The undergraduate grade point average and the LSAT score remain the most impo rtant determinants for law school admission. Many schools will also consider significant experiences, including overseas study and internships. Admission to law school continues to be very competitive. Most law schools admit students only at the beginning of the fall semester. Prospective law school students need to start the process early in their senior year to meet the admission deadlines.

Some schools require letters of recommendation. Select endorsers who have had you in class and can specificall y comment on skills such as writing and analytic ability which will be beneficial in law. Be sure to give references adequate lead time to meet deadlines.

There is no specified pre-law program according to law schools. Generally pre-law students major in arts and sciences or in business. Law students come from a variety of backgrounds. Law schools do recommend all students have well-developed communicative skills, analytical ability and background on human institutions and values. Students should keep this in mind when deciding on majors and also in selecting electives.

Due to the necessity for change to meet accreditation, licensure, and certification standards, there will be changes in these requirements. Check with the advising office in the School of Education for changes.

Students in Arts and Sciences who wish t o teach in high school should make application for admission to the teacher education program through the School of Education. To be admitted to Teacher Education, students must meet the requirements listed on page 189.

The School of Arts and Sciences is comprised of eleven academic departments. These departments, their faculties, and course offerings are described on the following pages.