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About the University
Undergraduate Information and Policies
Liberal Arts Curriculum
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences (EBS)
College of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS)
Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business (MCB)
College of Natural and Health Sciences (NHS)
College of Performing and Visual Arts (PVA)
University Libraries
Undergraduate Studies
Undergraduate Programs
Course Descriptions
Administration
UNC Faculty
Affiliate Faculty
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About the University
Welcome from President Andrew Feinstein
University of Northern Colorado Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy
Disclaimer
Calendar
Mission Statement of the University of Northern Colorado
University of Northern Colorado Points of Pride
University of Northern Colorado Traditions
Accreditation and Affiliation
Undergraduate Information and Policies
Admission
Admission Policy
First-year Student Admission
Transfer Student Admission
International Admission
Financial Aid, Rates and Student Fees
Financial Aid
Housing and Residential Education, Dining Services
Student Fees
Rates
Tuition and Fees: Non-Resident, Resident
Registration
Student Policies and Procedures
Academic Advising
Academic Appeals
Academic Recognition
Academic Standing
Academic Suspension Appeal
Student Guide to Suspension Appeal
Academic Appeal for Readmission
Student Guide to Readmission Appeal
Accelerated Masters or 4 + 1 Degree Program
Attendance
Basic Skills Courses
Certificate Information
Classification Status
Course Credit
Course Designations
Course Repeat/Grade Replacement Policies
Enrollment Status: Full Time/Part Time and Overload Status
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Final Examinations
Fresh Start Policies for Students
Grading Information
Grading
Grade Point Average
Grade Submission and Corrections
Incomplete Grading
Graduation
Applying for Graduation
Commencement Ceremony
Diploma Release
Graduation with Honors
Graduation Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Catalog Requirements
Concurrent Degrees
Course Substitutions and Course Waivers
Correspondence Credit and Transfer Work
Degree Conferral Policy
Major and Minor Requirements
Submission of Transfer Credit
Previous Credit Earned
Residency Requirement
Immunization Regulation
Insurance Requirement for All Students
Major and Minor Information
Major and Minor Requirements
Exploring the Liberal Arts
30-Credit Policy for Exploring the Liberal Arts Students
Exploring Programs
Concurrent Degrees and Multiple Majors
Second Baccalaureate
Military Tuition Assistance Return Policy
Name Change
Off-Campus Activity and Field Trip Disclaimer
On-Campus Living Requirement
Orientation
Parking Regulations
Plagiarism
Posthumous Degrees
Semester System
Transcripts
University Withdrawal
Voluntary Withdrawal from the University
Withdrawal for Call to Active Military Duty
Student Resources
Office of Academic Community Engagement
Alumni Relations
Bookstore & Fanshop
Office of the Bursar
The Center for Honors, Scholars and Leadership
Office of Global Engagement
Education Abroad
International Student and Scholar Services
International Partnerships
Intensive English Program
International Recruitment and Outreach
Division of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Asian/Pacific American Student Services (APASS)
Center for Women's and Gender Equity (CWGE)
César Chávez Cultural Center (CCCC) and Undocumented Student Services
Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI)
Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC)
Marcus Garvey Cultural Center (MGCC)
Native American Student Services (NASS)
Veterans Services
Division of Student Affairs
Campus Recreation
Center for Career Readiness
Counseling Center
Dean of Students Office
Dining Services
Disability Resource Center (DRC)
Housing and Residential Education
Student Legal Services
Student Life
Extended Campus
Information Management and Technology
Intercollegiate Athletics
Institutional Partnerships
Office of the Registrar
Student Health Center
University Libraries
University Police Department (UNCPD)
Transfer Evaluation
Transfer Policies
Transfer Credit
Transfer Evaluation Process
Accreditation Requirements
Colorado Reverse Transfer
International Transcript Evaluation
Prior Learning Experiences
ACE Credit
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB)
Cambridge Assessment International Education
Challenge and Proficiency Exams
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Colorado Diploma Endorsement for Biliteracy and State/District Seals of Biliteracy
DSST (DANTES) and Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT)
High School Concurrent Coursework
MBA High School of Business
Military Credit
Portfolio Review
Prior Learning Credit in American Sign Language
Prior Learning Credit in World Languages
Teacher Cadet Program Credit
Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreements
Waiver of Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirements
Liberal Arts Curriculum
Written Communication — 6 Credits
Mathematics — 3 Credits
Arts & Humanities, History, Social & Behavioral Sciences, U.S. Multicultural Studies, and International Studies — 15 Credits
Arts & Humanities — 6 Credits (minimum)
History — 3 Credits (minimum)
Social & Behavioral Sciences — 3 Credits (minimum)
U.S. Multicultural Studies
International Studies
Natural & Physical Sciences — 7 Credits
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences (EBS)
Office of the Dean
Department of American Sign Language & Interpreting Studies
Department of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education
Department of Leadership, Policy and Development: Higher Education and P-12 Education
School of Psychological Sciences
School of Special Education
School of Teacher Education
College of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS)
Office of the Dean
Department of Anthropology
Department of Chicana/o and Latinx Studies
Department of Communication & Journalism
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Department of Economics
Department of English
Department of Geography, GIS, and Sustainability
Department of History
Department of Philosophy
Department of Political Science and International Affairs
Department of Sociology
Department of World Languages and Cultures
Africana Studies Program
Gender Studies Program
Leadership Studies
Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business (MCB)
Office of the Dean
Department of Accounting and Computer Information Systems
Department of Management
Department of Finance
Department of Marketing
Other Programs in the Monfort College of Business
Business Requirements
Software Engineering Requirements
College of Natural and Health Sciences (NHS)
Office of the Dean
School of Biological Sciences
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Dietetics
School of Mathematical Sciences
School of Nursing
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Department of Rehabilitation and Human Services
Science Education Programs
College of Performing and Visual Arts (PVA)
Office of the Dean
School of Art and Design
School of Music
School of Theatre Arts and Dance
University Libraries
Undergraduate Studies
Office of the Dean
Interdisciplinary Programs
McNair Scholars Program
Office of Undergraduate Research
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
Student Academic Success
Center for Human Enrichment
New Student Orientation
Soar
Tutorial Services
University Honors Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor's Degrees
Acting B.F.A.
Africana Studies B.A.
American Sign Language English Interpretation B.A.
Anthropology B.A.
Art and Design B.A. – Art History Concentration
Art and Design B.A. – Art Studio Concentration (Ceramics, Digital Media, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture)
Art and Design B.A. – Graphic Design Concentration
Art and Design B.A. – K-12 Art Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Visual Art (Grades K-12)
Asian Studies B.A. – K-12 Chinese Teaching Concentration - Licensure: World Languages (grades K-12)
Asian Studies B.A. – K-12 Japanese Teaching Concentration - Licensure: World Languages (grades K-12)
Asian Studies B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration
Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences B.S.
Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences B.S. – Second Baccalaureate
Biological Sciences B.S. – Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration
Biological Sciences B.S. – Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Concentration
Biological Sciences B.S. – Liberal Arts Concentration
Biological Sciences B.S. – Pre-health and Biomedical Sciences Concentration
Biological Sciences B.S. – Secondary Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Science (Grades 7-12)
Business Administration B.S. – Accounting Concentration
Business Administration B.S. – Computer Information Systems Concentration
Business Administration B.S. – Finance Concentration
Business Administration B.S. – General Business Concentration
Business Administration B.S. – Management Concentration
Business Administration B.S. – Marketing Concentration
Chemistry B.S. – Biochemistry Concentration (ACS Certified)
Chemistry B.S. – Chemistry Concentration (ACS Certified)
Chemistry B.S. – Forensic Science Concentration
Chemistry B.S. – Industrial Chemistry Concentration
Chemistry B.S. – Pre-Health Concentration
Chemistry B.S. – Secondary Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Science (Grades 7-12)
Communication Studies B.A.
Criminology and Criminal Justice B.A.
Dietetics B.S.
Early Childhood B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration
Early Childhood B.A. – Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Early Childhood Education (Ages Birth-8)
Earth Sciences B.S. – Environmental Earth Sciences Concentration
Earth Sciences B.S. – Geology Concentration
Earth Sciences B.S. – Meteorology Concentration
Earth Sciences B.S. – Secondary Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Science (Grades 7-12)
Economics B.A. – Business Economics Concentration
Economics B.A. – Environmental Policy Concentration
Economics B.A. – International Economic Policy Concentration
Economics B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration
Economics B.A. – Public Policy Concentration
Elementary Education B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration
Elementary Education B.A. – Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
English B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration
English B.A. – Writing, Editing, and Publishing Concentration
English Secondary Education B.A. – Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Concentration - Licensure: English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)
English Secondary Education B.A. – English Language and Literature Concentration - Licensure: English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)
English Secondary Education B.A. – Special Education Concentration - Licensure: English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)
Environmental and Sustainability Studies B.A.
Geography B.A. – Community Development Concentration
Geography B.A. – Field Studies Concentration
Geography B.A. – Geographic Information Science Concentration
Geography B.A. – Regional Studies Concentration
Geography B.A. – Secondary Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Social Studies (Grades 7-12)
Health Sciences B.S. – Healthcare Administration Concentration
Health Sciences B.S. – Public Health Concentration
History B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration
History B.A. – Secondary Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Social Studies (Grades 7-12)
Human Services B.S.
Interdisciplinary Studies B.A. – Student Designed Major
International Affairs B.A. – Area Studies Concentration
International Affairs B.A. – International Political Economy Concentration
Journalism B.A. – News and Multimedia Journalism Concentration
Journalism B.A. – Public Relations Concentration
Mathematics B.S. – Computer Science Concentration
Mathematics B.S. – Middle School Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Middle School Mathematics (Grades 6-8)
Mathematics B.S. – Pure and Applied Mathematical Sciences Concentration
Mathematics B.S. – Secondary Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Mathematics (Grades 7-12)
Mathematics B.S. – Statistics and Data Science Concentration
Mexican American Studies B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration
Mexican American Studies B.A. – Secondary Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Social Studies (Grades 7-12)
Music B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration
Music B.M. – Business Concentration
Music B.M. – Composition Concentration
Music B.M. – Instrumental Performance Concentration
Music B.M. – Jazz Studies Concentration
Music B.M. – Piano Concentration
Music B.M. – Vocal Performance Concentration
Music Education BME – K-12 Instrumental Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Music (Grades K-12)
Music Education BME – K-12 Vocal, Piano and General Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Music (Grades K-12)
Musical Theatre B.F.A.
Nursing B.S.N.
Nursing B.S.N. – RN-BSN (Registered Nurse Seeking Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
Nutrition B.S.
Philosophy B.A.
Philosophy B.A. – Ethics and Public Policy Concentration
Physics B.S.
Physics B.S. – Astronomy Concentration
Physics B.S. – Engineering Physics Concentration
Physics B.S. – Mathematical Physics Concentration
Physics B.S. – Secondary Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Science (Grades 7-12)
Political Science B.A.
Psychology B.A.
Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality B.S.
Sociology B.A.
Software Engineering B.S.
Spanish B.A.– K-12 Spanish Teaching Concentration - Licensure: World Languages (Grades K-12)
Spanish B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration
Special Education B.A. – Early Childhood Special Education Liberal Arts Concentration (Birth to 8 Years)
Special Education B.A. – Early Childhood Special Education Teaching Concentration - Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement (Ages Birth-8)
Special Education B.A. – K-12 Special Education Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Special Education Generalist (Ages 5-21)
Special Education B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration
Sport and Exercise Science B.S. – Exercise Science Concentration
Sport and Exercise Science B.S. – Human Performance Concentration
Sport and Exercise Science B.S. – Physical Education K-12 Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Physical Education (Grades K-12)
Sport and Exercise Science B.S. – Sport Administration Concentration
Theatre Arts B.A. – K-12 Drama Teaching Concentration - Licensure: Drama Theatre Arts (Grades K-12)
Theatre Arts B.A. – Theatre Studies Concentration
Theatre Design/Technology B.F.A.
Licensure and Endorsement Programs
Initial Teacher Licensure Programs
Drama Theatre Arts (Grades K-12)
Early Childhood Education (Ages Birth-8)
Early Childhood Special Education (Ages Birth-8)
Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)
Mathematics Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Mathematics Secondary (Grades 7-12)
Music (Grades K-12)
Music (Grades K-12), Post Baccalaureate Licensure
Physical Education (Grades K-12)
Physical Education (Grades K-12), Post Baccalaureate Licensure
Science (Grades 7-12)
Social Studies (Grades 7-12)
Special Education Generalist (Ages 5-21)
Visual Art (Grades K-12)
World Languages (Grades K-12)
Added Endorsement Teacher Licensure Programs
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Bilingual Education Specialist (Grades K-12, Spanish/English)
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (Grades K-12)
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
Arts Entrepreneurship Certificate Program
Brewing Laboratory Science Certificate Program
Diagnostic Assessment and Skills Training Series
Didactic Dietetics Education Certificate Program
Digital Marketing Certificate Program
Educational Interpreting Certificate Program
Human Resource Management Certificate Program
Leadership and Supervision Certificate Program
Legal Interpreter Training Program
Music Technology Certificate Program
Safety Science Certificate Program
Minors
Aerospace Studies (Air Force)
Africana Studies
American Sign Language
Anthropology
Anthropology: Multicultural Anthropology
Applied Statistics
Art and Design
Asian Studies
Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences
Biological Sciences
Brewing Laboratory Science
Business Administration
Chemistry: Liberal Arts
Chemistry: Teaching
Chinese
Communication Studies
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Dance
Digital Marketing
Early Childhood Education
Earth Sciences
Economics
Elementary Education
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Studies
Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy
Film Studies
Gender Studies
Geographic Information Science (GIS)
Geography
Global Business
History
Human Services
Japanese
Leadership Studies
Legal Studies
Mathematics: Liberal Arts
Mathematics: Secondary Mathematics Teaching, Grades 7-12
Media Studies
Mexican American Studies
Military Science (Army)
Music: Liberal Arts
Network and Information Systems Security
Nutrition
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Reading
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Sport and Exercise Science: Sport Coaching
Sport and Exercise Science: Physical Education (K-12) Teaching
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Theatre Arts
Writing
Pre-Degree Programs
Engineering Program (Pre-Engineering)
Health Professions (Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, Pre-Dental, Etc.)
Law Program (Pre-Law)
Go On And Learn (UNC GOAL)
University Honors Program
Administration
Board of Trustees
President and General Administration
UNC Faculty
Department of Accounting and Computer Information Systems Faculty
Africana Studies Program Faculty
Department of American Sign Language and Interpreting Studies Faculty
Department of Anthropology Faculty
Department of Applied Psychology and Counselor Education Faculty
Department of Applied Statistics and Research Methods Faculty
School of Art and Design Faculty
School of Biological Sciences Faculty
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty
Department of Chicana/o and Latinx Studies Faculty
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Faculty
Department of Communication & Journalism Faculty
Department of Community Health Education Faculty
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice Faculty
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Faculty
Department of Economics Faculty
Department of English Faculty
Department of Finance Faculty
Gender Studies Program Faculty
Department of Geography, GIS, and Sustainability Faculty
Department of History Faculty
Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Dietetics Faculty
Department of Leadership, Policy, and Development: Higher Education and P-12 Education Faculty
Department of Management Faculty
Department of Marketing Faculty
School of Mathematical Sciences Faculty
School of Music Faculty
School of Nursing Faculty
Department of Philosophy Faculty
Department of Physics and Astronomy Faculty
Department of Political Science and International Affairs Faculty
School of Psychological Sciences Faculty
Department of Rehabilitation and Human Services Faculty
Department of School Psychology Faculty
Department of Sociology Faculty
School of Special Education Faculty
School of Teacher Education Faculty
School of Theatre Arts and Dance Faculty
University Libraries Faculty
Department of World Languages and Cultures Faculty
Affiliate Faculty