MAJORS - MINORS ACADEMIC PROGRAM ADVISING

There are 49 baccalaureate degree majors within which are 86 options/concentrations. There are also 85 minors, 12 graduate programs, 21 credential programs including 16 single subject credentials, and several certificates of study. A complete listing is available in the current catalog, as well as detailed descriptions of each program and each course.

Online program directory

From this site you can find 4-yr plans for most majors, as well as individual program/department sites, program requirements, etc.

Major advising:

Faculty advisors are the experts in their major fields. Here are some reminders of the things your advisees need to know, and when they need to know them:

  • Freshmen

Remediation (see details in section that follows)

the correct sequencing of core courses and pre-requisites to major requirements

how to balance lower division all-university requirements with major core courses

how to use 4-year plans

how many hours to expect to study

what extracurricular activities are associated with the major—i.e. clubs, contests, etc.,

how and when to register,

familiarity with web resources.

  • Sophomores

opportunities for summer learning experiences

clarification and confirmation of major goals/choice of option within major

continue to balance general education and major requirements

strategies for academic success

  • Juniors and Seniors

Develop and approve major contract

Application for graduation

Careful review of official DARS report

Career or graduate school information

Referral to Career Center

Refer student to AIR Center for evaluator appointment to review official DARS report and check on all-university requirements (GE, GWPE, unit totals, etc.)