This document provides an overview of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences advising system at the University of Colorado Denver. It discusses the benefits of a liberal arts education, the shared responsibilities of students, faculty advisors, and professional advisors. It also outlines the core curriculum and graduation requirements, including completing 120 total credit hours with at least 45 being upper division courses and maintaining a minimum 2.0 GPA. Major and minor requirements are also briefly explained.
13. Bachelor of Science (BS)A liberal arts education does not limit you to a particular niche, but qualifies you for a wide range of opportunities for the rest of your life!
34. If you plan to graduate in 4 years, how many credits will you need to complete each year? 15 Credit Hrs./Sem. X 2 sem. per year = 30! Freshman: 1-29 Sophomore: 30-59 Junior: 60-89 Senior: 90-120
35. Bachelor’s Degree Requirements 120 total hours completed Minimum 2.0 UC Denver GPA Minimum 45 hours of upper division (3000/4000 level) completed Minimum 30 hours at UC Denver completed 21 CLAS hours completed in your final 30 hours All core curriculum and graduation requirements met All major requirements met
49. Elective – something fun4. Time available for studying 5. Time commitments (job, social life, family, etc).
50. How many credit hours should you consider taking your first semester? At most Institutions, 12 credit hours is considered full time. How much time should you spend studying in college? EXAMPLE 4 (3 Credits courses) X 6 (hours of study per class) = 24 hrs. of study time per week outside of class.
51. Have a Great Semester! On behalf of the CU Denver Community, we wish you the best as you pursue your academic career!
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What is the difference between a BA and BS degree at CU Denver in CLAS
-Talk about the academic calendar-highlight some of the drop dates and help them to understand that there are financial consequences if they choose to drop courses after a certain date. Show them where to find the academic Calendar-Email policy; official means of communication-you are responsible for checking it-Give examples
-A Bachelor’s degree at CU Denver requires you to complete a total of 120 credits/45 must be UD-DiscussGen ed.-basic classes-Provides the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in your major, as a life-long learner and an informed citizen. -Emphasizes analytical skills, writing, computation, communication and decision-making.Major- Is an area of emphasis that helps define your interests. -Should be something you care about. -Will include lower and upper division courses.-Your major does not mean you have chosen your career for the rest of your life!Minor and electives-make up the remaining part of your degree.