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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
Catalog Links
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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
Insufficient GPA
English Proficiency
Intensive English Program
Financial Aid, Rates and Student Fees
Financial Aid
Student Fees
Rates
Tuition and Fees: Non-Resident, Resident
Registration
ASCENT (Accelerating Students through Concurrent ENrollmenT) Program
Audit
Availability of Main Campus Seats for Extended Campus Programs
Classes for Personal Interest
Directed Study and Non-Scheduled Courses
Dual Enrollment Program
High School Concurrent Enrollment Program
Inactivation of Ursa account
Instructional Methods
Interim Winter Session
Overloads
Registration Appeals
Registration Procedures
Returning UNC Students
Schedule Changes (Adds/Drops)
Summer Account Balances
Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation (TREP) Program
UNC and AIMS Community College Cooperative Registration Agreement
Unclassified Graduate and Visiting Students
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
CORE Initiative
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
Retroactive Degree Conferral
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
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
Name Change
Off-Campus Activity and Field Trip Disclaimer
On-Campus Living Requirement
Orientation
Parking Regulations
Plagiarism
Posthumous Degrees
Semester System
Student Conduct Code (BEAR Code)
Transcripts
University Withdrawal
Withdrawals
Withdrawal for Call to Active Military Duty
Veteran/Military-Affiliated Students
Military Tuition Assistance Return Policy
Payment Deferral for VA Beneficiaries
Student Resources
Office of Academic Community Engagement
Alumni Relations
Bookstore & Fanshop
The Center for Honors, Scholars and Leadership
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 and Enrollment Services
Department of Enrollment Services
Bear Central
Office of Admissions
Office of the Bursar
Office of Financial Aid
Office of the Registrar
Department of Student Affairs
Center for Career Readiness
Counseling Center
Dean of Students Office
Disability Resource Center (DRC)
Housing and Residential Education, Dining Services
Office of Health Promotion
Student Legal Services
Office of Student Engagement
Extended Campus
Office of Global Engagement
Education Abroad
International Student and Scholar Services
International Partnerships
Intensive English Program
International Recruitment and Outreach
Information Management and Technology
Intercollegiate Athletics
Institutional Partnerships
Student Academic Success
Student Health Center
The University 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 and 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
Gender 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
Department 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 Assistant Vice President
Interdisciplinary Studies: Student Designed B.A.
Leadership Studies
McNair Scholars Research Program
Office of Undergraduate Research
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
University Honors Program
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 Studio Concentration
Art and Design B.A. – Graphic Design Concentration
Art and Design B.A. – Licensure: Visual Art (Grades K-12)
Asian Studies B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration
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. – Licensure: Science (Grades 7-12)
Business Administration B.S. – Accounting Concentration
Business Administration B.S. – Computer Information Systems Concentration
Business Administration B.S. – Entrepreneurship Concentration
Business Administration B.S. – Finance Concentration
Business Administration B.S. – General Business Concentration
Business Administration B.S. – Human Resource Management Concentration
Business Administration B.S. – Institutions and Risk Management Concentration
Business Administration B.S. – Management Concentration
Business Administration B.S. – Marketing Concentration
Business Administration B.S. – Wealth and Asset Management 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. – Licensure: Science (Grades 7-12)
Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S.
Communication Sciences and Disorders B.S. – Second Baccalaureate
Communication Studies B.A.
Computer Science B.S.
Criminology and Criminal Justice B.A.
Dietetics B.S.
Early Childhood B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration
Early Childhood B.A. - 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. – 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
Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Concentration
Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Education New Literacies Concentration
Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Mathematics Concentration
Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Performing and Visual Arts Concentration
Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Science Concentration
Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Social Studies Concentration
Elementary Education B.A. - Elementary Education Endorsement (K-6), Special Education Concentration
Elementary Education B.A. – NonLicensure Educational Studies Concentration
English B.A. – Literature, Culture, and Creativity 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
Health Sciences B.S. – Healthcare Administration Concentration
Health Sciences B.S. – Public Health Concentration
History B.A. – Liberal Arts Concentration
History B.A. - Licensure: Social Studies (Grades 7-12)
Human Services B.S.
Interdisciplinary Studies: Student Designed - B.A.
International Affairs B.A. – Area Studies Concentration
International Affairs B.A. – International Political Economy Concentration
Journalism B.A.
Mathematics B.S. – Computer Science Concentration
Mathematics B.S. – Licensure: Middle School Mathematics (Grades 6-8)
Mathematics B.S. – Pure and Applied Mathematical Sciences Concentration
Mathematics B.S. – 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. – Licensure: Social Studies (Grades 7-12)
Music B.A. – Culture and Expression Concentration
Music B.A. – Latinx Music Concentration
Music B.A. - Music Business and Recording Arts 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 – 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. – 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. – 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. – 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. – Licensure: Physical Education (Grades K-12)
Sport and Exercise Science B.S. – Sport Administration Concentration
Statistics B.S.
Theatre Arts B.A. – Licensure: Drama Theatre Arts (Grades K-12)
Theatre Arts B.A. – Theatre Studies Concentration
Theatre Design/Technology B.F.A.
Licensure and Endorsements
Initial Teacher Licensure
Drama Theatre Arts (Grades K-12)
Early Childhood Education (Ages Birth-8)
Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
Elementary Education NonLicensure
English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)
Mathematics Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Mathematics Secondary (Grades 7-12)
Music (Grades K-12)
Physical Education (Grades K-12)
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
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Bilingual Education Specialist (Grades K-12, Spanish/English)
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (Grades K-12)
Undergraduate Certificates
Arts Entrepreneurship Certificate
Botany Certificate
Brewing Laboratory Science Certificate
Computer Programming Certificate
Data Analytics Certificate
Diagnostic Assessment and Skills Training Series Certificate
Didactic Dietetics Education Certificate
Digital Marketing Certificate
Drone Operations and Spatial Analytics Certificate
Entrepreneurship Certificate
Educational Interpreting Certificate
Equity and Inclusion Certificate
GIS and Cartography Certificate
Human Resource Management Certificate
Leadership and Supervision Certificate
Legal Interpreter Training Certificate
Recording Arts Certificate
Safety Science Certificate
Spanish for the Professions Certificate
Theatre Design and Technology Certificate
Wildlife Certificate
Zoology Certificate
Minors
Aerospace Studies (Air Force)
Africana Studies
American Sign Language
Anthropology
Anthropology: Multicultural Anthropology
Applied Statistics
Art History
Art Studio
Asian Studies
Biological Sciences
Brewing Laboratory Science
Business Administration
Chemistry: Liberal Arts
Chemistry: Teaching
Chinese
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Communication Studies
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Dance
Digital Marketing
Early Childhood Education
Earth Sciences
Economics
Elementary Education
English
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
Nutrition
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Sport and Exercise Science: Sport Coaching
Sport and Exercise Science: Physical Education (K-12) Teaching
Sustainability
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Theatre Arts
Writing
Pre-Degrees
Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Health Professions (Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, Pre-Dental, Etc.)
Law (Pre-Law)
Go On And Learn (UNC GOAL)
Intensive English Program
McNair Scholars Research Program
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
Department 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
Communication and Journalism 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
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
School of Nursing
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