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Types of CAS Undergraduate Degrees
The College of Arts and Sciences has six categories of degrees, which are listed in the latest UAA catalog and can be explained by your advisor or a counselor at Advising and Counseling Center . CAS students may earn the following degrees:
- Associate of Arts,
- Bachelor of Arts,
- Bachelor of Science,
- Bachelor of Liberal Studies,
- Bachelor of Fine Arts,
- Bachelor of Music degree.
Each department has specific degrees within these categories, and each degree has its own requirements. See a faculty member in that department about the differences between the degrees that the department offers.
Students interested in the Associate of Arts degree should contact the Advising and Counseling Center .
How to Understand Degree Requirements
To understand degree requirements, meet with a counselor or advisor and carefully read of the appropriate UAA catalog . Students may use the catalog for either the year they declared their majors or the year in which they graduate.
In general, however, all CAS students fulfill university, CAS, and major requirements for the type of degree that they earn. Most degree requirements have prerequisites, courses that must be passed successfully before enrolling, so careful planning is essential.
Most departments have advising tools for students, such as planning checklists and long-term course rotation lists.
Students who experience problems with advising should contact the chair of the department or the CAS Associate Dean for Student & Curricular Affairs (786-1387).
Minors
Undergraduates are strongly encouraged, but not required, to earn a minor as well. Minors help deepen an academic experience and enhance employability. Students may not earn a minor in the department in which they earn a degree.
Check the CAS Departments and Programs chart that is found throughout this site for a list of minors.
FAQ's About Degree Requirements
It is important that students understand what requirements they must fulfill to achieve their degree goal. Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers. As always, see your advisor for further information.
- What requirements must I meet to receive a baccalaureate degree?
CAS students hoping to earn a baccalaureate degree must have completed university requirements, college requirements, and major program requirements. See your latest UAA catalog for these requirements.
- What is the difference between university and college requirements?
Every student who graduates from UAA must satisfy the university requirements, but each college varies on its own college requirements. CAS has its own categories of requirements, such as Fine Arts and Social Sciences. Check the appropriate catalog http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/enroll/catalog.html or talk with your advisor for more information.
- Where do I go to get help in understanding all this?
Once you have declared a major, your department's staff will assign you an advisor who will assist you in determining what requirements you must meet. Call your chosen department to help you contact your advisor.
- What happens if the requirements change before I complete my degree?
Students who have been accepted to baccalaureate degree-seeking status at UAA may elect to graduate under either the catalog http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/enroll/catalog.html in effect at their time of acceptance or the catalog http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/enroll/catalog.html in effect during their year of graduation.
- How many credits do I need?
CAS students must earn at least 120 credits, 30 credits in residence. Some degree programs require completion of additional credits.
- Is there a G.P.A. requirement?
Yes, students must earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 at UAA. Some degree programs require a higher GPA in the major.
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