Following is a list of major fields of undergraduate study offered at the University of Arkansas, followed by a list of minors.

Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

• Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
• Agricultural Education, Communication and Technology
• Animal Science
• Biological Engineering (joint program with the College of Engineering)
• Crop Management
• Environmental, Soil, and Water Science
• Food Science
• Horticulture, Landscape and Turf Sciences
• Poultry Science

   School of Human Environmental Sciences

• Apparel Studies
• Foods, Human Nutrition, and Hospitality
• General Human Environmental Sciences
• Human Development, Family Sciences, and Rural Sociology
• Interior Design

School of Architecture

• Architecture
• Architectural Studies
• Landscape Architecture
• Landscape Architectural Studies

J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

• American Studies
• Anthropology
• Art
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Classical Studies
• Communication
• Computer Science (B.A.)
• Criminal Justice
• Drama
• Earth Science
• Economics (B.A.)
• English
• French
• Geography
• Geology
• German
• History
• International Relations
• Journalism
• Mathematics
• Medical Sciences
• Music
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Public Administration (B.S.)
• School of Social Work
• Sociology
• Spanish

   Second (or dependent) Majors*

• African American Studies
• European Studies
• Latin American Studies
• Middle East Studies
• Russian Studies
  *A second (or dependent) major must be earned in a degree program in which the first major is one authorized to be given independently.
  

Sam M. Walton College of Business

• Accounting
• Business Economics
• Finance
• General Business
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Transportation and Logistics

College of Education and Health Professions

• Career and Technical Education
• Childhood Education
• Communication Disorders
• Elementary Education
• Health Science
• Human Resource Development
• Kinesiology
• Recreation
• Eleanor Mann School of Nursing
  

College of Engineering

• Biological Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science (B.S.)
• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Undeclared Major

Certain degree-seeking students who are temporarily undecided about their choice of a major field of study may select the undeclared major. However, all undergraduate students still must enroll in one of the colleges or schools. Each of these academic units makes provisions for undeclared majors and each has its own rules for the point at which a student must declare a major.

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Minors

Each college and school of the University of Arkansas can determine whether to offer minors within their respective departments and whether to allow a student to pursue a minor in another college or school. Most, but not all, minors are offered in fields in which a major is also offered. Students should check with academic advisers in their college or school to determine the eligibility and requirements of a minor. They are listed below.

Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

• Agricultural Business
• Agricultural Education
• Agricultural Systems Technology Management
• Animal Science
• Crop Biotechnology
• Crop Management
• Entomology
• Environmental, Soil, and Water Science
• Equine Science
• Food Science
• Human Development and Family Sciences
• General Foods and Nutrition
• Global Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
• Journalism
• Pest Management
• Plant Pathology
• Poultry Science
• Turf Management
• Wildlife Habitat
• Minors offered by the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
• Minors offered by the Sam M. Walton College of Business

School of Architecture

• Minors offered by any other UA college or school

J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

• African American Studies
• Anthropology
• Arabic
• Art
• Art History
• Biology
• Business
• Chemistry
• Classical Studies
• Communication
• Computer Science
• Drama
• Economics
• English
• European Studies
• French
• Gender Studies
• Geography
• Geology
• German
• Historic Preservation
• History
• Japanese
• Latin American Studies
• Legal Studies
• Mathematics
• Medieval and Renaissance Studies
• Middle East Studies
• Music
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Religious Studies
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Statistics

Sam M. Walton College of Business

• Accounting
• Business Economics
• Finance
• Financial Economics
• Information Systems
• Management
• Marketing
• Transportation and Logistics
• Minors offered by the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

College of Education and Health Professions

• Recreation
• Minors offered by any other UA college or school

College of Engineering

• Minors offered by any other UA college or school

Graduate School

• Microelectronics-Photonics

Pre-Law

The University of Arkansas School of Law does not prescribe a specific pre-law curriculum and does not require any single "pre-law major". Instead, prospective students are encouraged to select baccalaureate majors best suited to individual interests and abilities. However, writing courses are often very valuable.

A baccalaureate degree is required for admission to the University of Arkansas School of Law, except for those students in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences or the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences who are admitted to the special six-year program. All applicants for admission are required to take the Law School Admission Test.

Other Pre-Professional Programs

Fulbright College offers pre-professional programs and advisers in law, medicine, dentistry, optometry, medical technology, chiropractic, physical therapy, pharmacy, dental hygiene, occupational therapy, social work, and theology. The Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences coordinates the pre-veterinary medicine program.

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, available at (312) 263-0456, at http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/ or by mail at 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602. Some colleges and programs are also accredited by other agencies, associations, or professional organizations, including those listed below.

Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences (B.S.H.E.S.) degree programs are accredited by the Council for Professional Development of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The degree program in dietetics is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education of the American Dietetics Association. The Bachelor of Interior Design (B.I.D.) degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). The Nursery School and the Infant Development Center in the School of Human Environmental Sciences are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences (B.S.A.) in food science is accredited by the Institute of Food Technologists. Teacher education programs in agriculture and family and consumer sciences are coordinated with educational programs in the College of Education and Health Professions and are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

School of Architecture

The Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) program is accredited by the National Architectural Accreditation Board, and the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (B. Landscape Arch.) program is accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program in chemistry is accredited by the American Chemical Society. The American Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications has accredited the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program in journalism. The degree programs in the Department of Music are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program in psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association. The Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) and the Master of Social Work degree programs are accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.

Sam M. Walton College of Business

The Sam M. Walton College of Business offers degree programs for undergraduate students and for graduate students at both the master’s and doctoral levels and has been a member of and accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, since 1931. The accounting program was separately accredited in 1986 at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels. The master’s in business administration program was approved in 1963. Accreditation by AACSB and membership in that organization signifies the college’s commitment to AACSB goals of promoting and achieving the highest standards of business education.

College of Education and Health Professions

The teacher education programs in the College of Education and Health Professions are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The M.A.T. program in childhood education is in compliance with the standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The various M.A.T. licensure programs in secondary education are in compliance with the standards of the specialty organizations including National Council of Teachers of English, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, National Science Teachers Association, and National Council for the Social Studies. The Master of Science degree program in speech pathology-audiology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (61 Broadway Street, New York, NY 10006, 212-363-5555, Ext. 153) and is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.) degree program in health science, kinesiology, recreation, and dance is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of the National Recreation and Park Association. The Master of Science degree in rehabilitation counseling is accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education.

College of Engineering

Accreditation has been approved by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology for the following degree programs in the College of Engineering: Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering (B.S.B.E.), Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (B.S.Ch.E.), Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.), Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (B.S.Cmp.E.), Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.), Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (B.S.I.E.), and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.), Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (M.S.En.E.), Master of Science in Transportation Engineering (M.S.T.E.).

School of Law

The degree programs in the School of Law on the Fayetteville campus are accredited by both the American Bar Association and the Association of American Law Schools.

Honors Studies

Interested students should write to the Director of Honors Program in the appropriate college.

The honors program in the Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences provides students with opportunities for intellectual enrichment beyond the traditional undergraduate experience. This is accomplished through special honors courses, completion of an undergraduate honors thesis and other significant activities including interactions with students in honors programs in other colleges. The results of the student’s original research or creative project are published in Discovery, the college undergraduate research journal. In support of these efforts, participants in the Honors Program are eligible to receive an honors stipend in support of their research projects. The transcript and diploma of each honors graduate will designate the student as an honors graduate of the college. At the college commencement ceremony, each honors graduate will wear special regalia and have the title of their honors thesis and their mentors’ names listed in the graduation program. Students must maintain a grade-point average of 3.25 to remain in the program. Students who do not participate in the program may also graduate with honors designation. For additional information, see the Bumpers College section of this catalog.

The Departments of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in the School of Architecture provide opportunities for students of superior academic and creative ability to enhance and enrich their professional and liberal education by participating in the School’s honors programs. Please contact the School’s Academic Advising Center for specific requirements.

To create an intellectual environment that will challenge the best of students, the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences provides a comprehensive program of honor studies. From the first year to the senior year, an honors student is provided the opportunity to study with other superior students in small distinctive classes taught by highly motivated and skilled faculty members. There are also opportunities for independent study so that students learn to work on their own and to develop their abilities and interests in ways that are not normally possible in regular college course work. Students participating in a program of honors studies also receive special academic counseling to satisfy their future career objectives. Students are offered every opportunity to achieve a high level of intellectual maturity and accomplishment. For additional information, see the Fulbright College section of this catalog.

The honors program in the Sam M. Walton College of Business is offered to high-achieving students interested in obtaining an outstanding business education at the University of Arkansas. Students who participate in the program will take honors classes in the University Core as well as honors colloquia in the Walton College offered exclusively to honors students. The subject matter of these colloquia varies from year to year and focuses on current business issues. Students in the Walton Scholars Program will be offered a capstone course in the senior year involving actual consultation with an Arkansas business. Honors students also will complete a thesis in the senior year. Students in the honors program are entitled to register on the first day of registration week, have exclusive access to an honors computer lab and study area, and will be given priority consideration in such programs as the Arkansas Cooperative Education Program. For further information, see the Walton College section of this catalog.

The honors program in the College of Education and Health Professions enables undergraduate students who have demonstrated potential for outstanding scholarship achievement an opportunity to broaden and deepen their liberal and professional education. Honors students participate in honors seminars, leadership skills development and a required undergraduate thesis/project. Students are provided opportunities to enhance their learning experience through critical thinking, leadership skills development and independent study. For additional information, see the College of Education and Health Professions section of this catalog.

The College of Engineering has established an honors program to challenge superior students with a more in-depth academic program and research experience and to provide a structure for working more closely with faculty members and other students in a team environment. An honors program is highly recommended for individuals planning academic or research-related careers that require considerable critical and original independent thinking. Students must formally apply for admission to the Engineering Honors Program. Once accepted into the program, honors students take a minimum of 12 hours of honors courses (a minimum of 6 of these 12 hours must be in engineering), participate in undergraduate research and write an undergraduate thesis, and must fulfill any additional departmental requirements. To retain status in the Honors Program, a student must maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.25 for all course work, computed at the end of the spring semester. To receive an honors Latin designation at graduation, a student must hold a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or better for all course work, computed at graduation. Students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.50 do not receive a Latin designation at graduation. For more information, see the College of Engineering section of this catalog.

Campuswide Academic Honor Societies

For other academic honor societies, see the various school and college sections of this catalog.

• Golden Key is an academic honor society open to selected juniors and seniors who have a minimum grade-point average of 3.50.

• Order of Omega honor society is exclusive to members of the Greek community on the University campus. Selection of members is based upon leadership in the inter-Greek activities, academic honors, and contributions to the University community. A 2.50 GPA is necessary for membership consideration.

• Phi Eta Sigma is an academic honor society for freshman students. Membership is selected in the spring each year, and the only requirement is a minimum GPA of 3.50 or better for the first semester of the freshman year.

• Phi Kappa Phi is a national honor society whose primary objective is the recognition and encouragement of superior scholarship in all academic disciplines. Junior and senior undergraduate students who have a minimum GPA of 3.85 are eligible for membership. Also eligible are graduate students, registered for one year, who have a minimum GPA of 3.85.

• Tau Alpha Upsilon is an honor society that honors outstanding students who live in the University of Arkansas Residence Hall system.

• Who’s Who, a general honor society, honors students who have excelled in scholarship, leadership and campus activities throughout their college careers. Membership requirements are a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00, completion of 85 credit hours, and at least two full semesters attendance at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, prior to application.

Campuswide Leadership Honor Societies

• Blue Key is a service-oriented honor fraternity that recognizes outstanding scholarship, leadership and involvement in campus activities. Applicants must be classified as juniors and meet a minimum GPA of 2.75 for membership consideration.

• Cardinal Key is a junior service-oriented honor society whose membership selection is based on scholarship, leadership, and community and campus activities. A 3.00 GPA requirement must be met in order to be considered for membership at the end of the sophomore year.

• Cardinal XXX is a service-oriented honor society whose membership consists of a select group of sophomores. Membership selection is based on scholarship, leadership, and community and campus service. A 3.00 GPA is required for consideration, and selection is made at the end of the freshman year.

• Gamma Beta Phi is a service-oriented honor society established to recognize and encourage excellence in education. Membership in the organization is open to students who are in the top 20 percent of their class.

• Mortar Board is a senior honor society that considers outstanding scholarship, leadership, and service to the campus and community when selecting members. Applicants must have a 3.00 GPA in order to be eligible for consideration.

Graduate and Professional Study

The University of Arkansas is the major center for comprehensive graduatelevel instruction in the state, offering students the opportunity to continue their studies or to specialize in a particular field through the Graduate School. The University offers a wide range of graduate degrees, including the master’s, the Educational Specialist, the Doctor of Education, and the Doctor of Philosophy. Non-degree graduate certificates are also offered. Information about graduate programs may be found in the Graduate School Catalog.

The School of Law on the Fayetteville campus offers a juris doctor degree program for qualified students with a bachelor’s degree, and it offers the nation’s only master’s program in agricultural law for students with a law degree. Further information concerning professional study may be obtained by contacting the School of Law dean’s office for a copy of the current catalog: University of Arkansas School of Law, Leflar Law Center, 107 Waterman Hall, Fayetteville, AR 72701, 479-575-3102; or visit the School of Law's Catalog Web site.

Reserve Officer Training Corps

A true job training program, ROTC is offered at the University of Arkansas through both the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army. Each department provides a unique, career-oriented set of courses relevant to future leadership positions within its particular branch. In addition to studying Aerospace Education or Military Science, students interact with one another in a practical setting as they examine and apply the dynamics of leadership, management, ethics, communication, and teamwork. Participants are given the background and comprehensive building blocks to become commissioned officers in the U.S. military, if qualified. Physical activities and summer orientation programs are enhanced with continually updated curriculums. Classes are taught by military personnel, ensuring realistic perspectives on the military professions.

In the finest traditions of the University of Arkansas and the ROTC programs, students are challenged to grow, develop and assume responsibilities throughout their academic years. Underlying that teaching is a foundation of service, integrity and excellence — expected and demanded of all officer candidates. Scholarships and details of the two programs are found in the ROTC section of this catalog. Army ROTC is located in the Army ROTC building, 479-575-4251 or toll free 1-866-891-5538; or visit the Army ROTC Web site. Air Force ROTC is located in 319 Memorial Hall, 479-575-3651; or visit the Air Force ROTC Web site.

Cooperative Education Program

Cooperative Education is a unique program offered by the Office of Career Services that allows students to alternate between going to school and working in their chosen vocation. In addition, the program allows employers the opportunity to train and evaluate future employees before offering them positions.

Employment assignments are diversified to provide students with a variety of experiences related to their major field and with work of increasing difficulty and responsibility. Although the primary objective is to supplement theoretical knowledge with practical experience, students earn full-time pay while on work assignments. This benefit produces welcome income while the students are still pursuing a degree.

Positions are available to students in many disciplines, primarily engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, business, agriculture, natural science and mathematics. Co-op students must be in good academic standing, must be at least 18 years of age, must be making normal progress toward a degree, and must meet the specific requirements of their college. (For example: the College of Engineering and Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences require completion of the freshman year; Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences requires 45 credit hours and a 2.5 grade-point average; the Walton College of Business requires completion of pre-business program requirements; and the School of Architecture requires completion of the junior year.) In addition, employers may establish their own academic criteria for selecting students.

For further information, contact the Career Development Center, 607 Arkansas Union, 479-575-2805.

Study Abroad

The University encourages the expansion of students’ educational experiences through study abroad. Student exchange programs have been established with Kansai University and Shimane University (Japan), Hankuk University (Korea), Al-Akhawayn University (Morocco), University of Graz (Austria), University of Essex (England), University of Maine (France), and Carlos III University of Madrid (Spain). Other University of Arkansas study abroad programs include summer/semester/year-long programs in Austria, England, Scotland, Costa Rica, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, and Spain. A limited number of scholarships and travel grants are available each year for these programs.

For more information about study, work, and travel abroad, contact the Office of Study Abroad, a division of Fulbright College, 722 W. Maple, 479-575-7582. Students in the Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences may contact International Agricultural Programs, 307 Hotz Hall, 479-575-6727. Students in the Walton College of Business may contact the Undergraduate Programs Office at 479-575-4622.