Undergraduate Degree Programs
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (A.A.)
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE (B.Arch.)
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) with major in one of the following:
| Anthropology | Italian |
| Art History | Jewish Studies |
| Biological Sciences | Liberal Arts and Science (Honors College only) |
| Chemistry | Linguistics |
| Communication Studies | Mathematics |
| Criminal Justice | Multimedia Studies |
| Elementary Education | Music |
| English | Philosophy |
| Exceptional Student Education | Physics |
| French | Political Science |
| Geography | Psychology |
| Geology | Sociology |
| German | Spanish |
| History | Studio Art |
| Interdisciplinary Studies: Arts and Humanities Social Science |
Theatre |
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION (B.A.E.) with major in one of the following:
Elementary Education
Exceptional Student Education
Secondary Education
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (B.B.A.) with major in one of the following:
Accounting
Business Economics
Computer Information Systems
Finance
Hospitality Management
International Business
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Real Estate (Program is currently not admitting students.)
BACHELOR OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION (B.E.C.E)
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (B.F.A.) with major in one of the following:
Computer Arts in Animation
(FAU now offers a B.A. in Multimedia Studies for this program; effective summer 2009)
Graphic Design
Studio Art
Theatre
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SERVICES (B.H.S.) with major in Health Administration
BACHELOR OF INFORMATION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (B.I.E.T.)
BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.Mus.) with major in one of the following:Commercial Music
Jazz Studies
Music Education
Performance
BACHELOR OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT (B.P.M.)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) with major in one of the following:
Accounting
Biological Sciences
Business Economics
Chemistry
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Economics
Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Finance
Geography
Geology
International Business
International Economics
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
Physics
Psychobiology
Real Estate (Program is currently not admitting students.)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (B.S.C.V.)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING (B.S.C.E.)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (B.S.E.)
with major in Exercise Science and Health Promotion
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (B.S.E.E.)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GEOMATICS ENGINEERING (B.S.G.E.)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (B.S.M.E.)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (B.S.N.)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN OCEAN ENGINEERING (B.S.O.E.)
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (B.S.W.)
BACHELOR OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING (B.U.R.P.)
Minors
College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs:
Criminal Justice
Nonprofit Management
Public Management
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters:
Anthropology
Art History
Communication Studies
Comparative Literature
English: British and American Literature, Literature and the Arts, Literature and the Professions, Literature and Science, Literature and Social Science
French
German
History
Italian
Linguistics
Music: Commercial Music, Instrumental Performance, Music Education, Piano Performance, Vocal Performance
Philosophy
Political Science
Sociology
Spanish
Studio Art: Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design,
Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture
Theatre
College of Business:
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Intelligence
Economics
Electronic Commerce
Finance
Health Services Administration
Hospitality Management
Information Security
Insurance
International Economics
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Real Estate
College of Engineering and Computer Science:
Computer Science
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science:
Biological Sciences
Geographic Information Science
Geography
Geology
Mathematical Sciences
Physics
Psychology
Statistics
Certificate Programs
In addition to its degree programs and minors, the University offers the following undergraduate certificate programs:
College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs:
Aging
Child Welfare
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters:
Asian Studies
Caribbean and Latin American Studies
Classical Studies
English as a Second Language (ESL) Studies
Ethics, Law, and Society
Ethnic Studies
Film and Video
Jewish Studies
Peace Studies
Religious Studies
Women’s Studies
College of Business:
Business Intelligence
Gerontology
Information Security
Insurance
International Business
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science:
Actuarial Science
Biotechnology
Environmental Studies
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Advanced
Pre-Health Professions Studies
Statistics
These programs provide a multidisciplinary perspective and are available to all undergraduate students, unless stated otherwise in the program descriptions. Program descriptions are listed in specific college sections.
University Scholars Program —
The Honors Program on the Boca Raton Campus
Each year a number of highly qualified entering freshmen are selected for the University Scholars Program. This two-year program provides a unique, enhanced educational experience. Through a series of small honors seminars and expanded course offerings, University Scholars presents an exciting alternative to the normal program and course requirements for freshmen and sophomores. This program is limited in enrollment. Admission is competitive with minimum requirements of 1250 SAT (28 ACT) and a grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Other factors considered are letters of recommendation and a personal statement. Students who do not meet these minimum requirements but feel they have the potential to successfully complete the University Scholars Program may apply. In their personal statement they should note in what ways they feel qualified for the program.
The program consists of 16 honors credits. All students are required to take 1 credit of the University Honors Forum (IDH 1020) offered in the fall. In addition, students are expected to complete 15 credits in courses that are specially designated as honors courses and also fulfill core curriculum requirements. These courses include:
1. University Scholars core honors seminars focus on topics central to a liberal arts education. They substitute for regular courses in the FAU core curriculum and are designated by a 1930 to 1935 course number. These courses are limited to 18 students. Typically students in the University Scholars Program are required to take at least four seminars during their freshman and sophomore years.
2. Specially designated honors sections of lower-division courses, affording intensive exposure to course material.
3. Advanced courses approved as substitutes for core curriculum requirements.
4. Additional elective honors seminars taken in the sophomore year.
5. Directed Independent Study with the faculty of the student’s choice.
6. An optional honors research internship in which students work directly with a faculty member in their major area of concentration.
In order to successfully complete the University Scholars Program, students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average in their honors courses and an overall grade point average of 3.5. Completion of the University Scholars Program will be recognized at a special University awards ceremony and will be noted on the student’s Florida Atlantic University transcript.
Substitutes for Core Curriculum Requirements
The lists below contain the traditional core curriculum courses required (and number of credits required in each discipline) and the core course substitutes, if any, allowed through the University Scholars Program.
English Composition
Many students enter the program with either Advanced Placement credit for ENC 1101 and/or ENC 1102 or take the CLEP test for ENC 1101 during their first semester, which partially fulfills their general education requirement in English Composition. A student in the program may take ENC 1930 (University Scholars Seminar in Writing), which substitutes for ENC 1102, to complete their general education composition requirement. No upper-division honors substitutions are allowed for the composition requirement. Check with the University Scholars’ office for exceptions.
Mathematics
(6 credits minimum, two courses, including at least one course with MAC/MGF prefix, a grade of “C” or better required in each course)
| Math for Liberal Arts 1 | MGF 1106 | 3 |
| Math for Liberal Arts 2 | MGF 1107 | 3 |
| College Algebra | MAC 1105 | 3 |
| Trigonometry | MAC 1114 | 3 |
| Precalculus Algebra | MAC 1140 | 3 |
| Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry | MAC 1147 | 4-5 |
| Methods of Calculus | MAC 2233 | 3 |
| Calculus with Analytic Geometry 1 | MAC 2311 | 3 |
| Calculus with Analytic Geometry 2 | MAC 2312 | 3 |
| Life Science Calculus 1 | MAC 2241 | 3 |
| Life Science Calculus 2 | MAC 2242 | 3 |
| • No University Scholars Program substitutions are allowed for the MAC/MGF course requirement. | ||
| Logic | PHI 3132 | 3 |
| Introductory Statistics | STA 2023 | 3 |
| • A University Scholars Program seminar can substitute for one or more of the above math courses (including MAC) upon college approval. | ||
| Social Sciences (9 credits, three courses from three disciplines) | ||
| General Psychology | PSY 1012 | 3 |
| • No University Scholars Program substitutions are allowed for the General Psychology requirement. | ||
| Macroeconomic Principles | ECO 2013 | 3 |
| Microeconomic Principles | ECO 2023 | 3 |
| Contemporary Economic Issues | ECP 2002 | 3 |
| • No University Scholars Program substitutions are allowed for the Economics courses above. | ||
| The Government of the U.S. | POS 2041 | |
| Substitutes: | ||
| The U.S. Presidency | POS 4413 | 3 |
| The U.S. Congress | POS 4424 | 3 |
| Political Parties and Interest Groups | POS 4453 | 3 |
| Introductory Sociology | SYG 1000 | 3 |
| Substitutes: | ||
| Family and Society | SYO 4100 | 3 |
| Sociology of Education | SYO 4250 | 3 |
| Men, Women and Work | SYO 4370 | 3 |
| Organizational Sociology | SYO 4570 | 3 |
| Social Control and Deviance | SYP 4570 | 3 |
| The Urban Community | SYD 4602 | 3 |
| The Sociology of Sport | SYP 4650 | 3 |
| Race and Ethnic Relations | SYD 4700 | 3 |
| Gender & Society | SYD 4800 | 3 |
| Introduction to Anthropology | ANT 2000 | 3 |
| Substitute: | ||
| Peoples Around the World | ANT 3212 | 3 |
| World Geography | GEA 2000 | 3 |
| Substitute: | ||
| Geography of the Developing World | GEA 3003 | 3 |
| • A University Scholars Program seminar can substitute for one or more of the above social science courses upon college approval. | ||
| Humanities (9 credits, three courses) | ||
| History of Civilization 1 Required: Writing Across Curriculum (Gordon Rule) course, grade of “C” or better | WOH 2012 | 3 |
| Introduction to Philosophy Required: Writing Across Curriculum (Gordon Rule) course, grade of “C” or better | PHI 2010 | 3 |
| Substitute: | ||
| Ancient Philosophy | PHH 3100 | 3 |
| Art Appreciation | ARH 2000 | 3 |
| Substitutes: | ||
| History of Modern Architecture | ARH 4067 | 4 |
| 18th & 19th Century Art | ARH 4371 | 4 |
| Modern Art: 1863-1945 | ARH 4450 | 4 |
| American Painting and Sculpture | ARH 4610 | 4 |
| Film Appreciation | FIL 2000 | 3 |
| Substitutes: | ||
| Documentary Film & Video | FIL 4364 | 4 |
| Film to 1940s | FIL 4036 | 4 |
| Film since 1940s | FIL 4037 | 4 |
| History and Appreciation of Music | MUL 2010 | 3 |
| Appreciation of Theatre | THE 2000 | 3 |
| Substitutes: | ||
| Theatre History 1 | THE 4110 | 3 |
| Theatre History 2 | THE 4111 | 3 |
| • A University Scholars Program seminar can substitute for one or more of the above humanities courses upon college approval. | ||
| Science (6 credits from two departments, at least one with lab) | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy | AST 2002 | 3 |
| Life Science with Lab | BSC 1005&L | 3 |
| (AST 2002 and BSC 1005 are not for Science majors) | ||
| Biological Principles with Lab | BSC 1010&L | 4 |
| Contemporary Chemical Issues | CHM 1020C | 3 |
| Chemistry in Modern Life | CHM 2083 | 3 |
| General Chemistry for the Health Sciences | CHM 2032 | 3 |
| General Chemistry 1 with Lab | CHM 2045&L | 4 |
| The Blue Planet | ESC 2070 | 3 |
| Physical Geology/Evolution of the Earth with Lab | GLY 2010&L | 3 |
| Weather and Climate (Geology) | MET 2010 | 3 |
| Physical Science (Physics) | PSC 2121 | 3 |
| General Physics with Lab | PHY 2048&L | 3 |
| College Physics 1 with General Physics Lab | PHY 2053 & 2048L |
5 |
| • A University Scholars Program seminar can substitute for one or more of the above science courses upon college approval. | ||
Notes:
1. University Scholars Program seminars satisfy a Writing Across Curriculum (Gordon Rule) Requirement (a grade of “C” or better is required). Substitutions for these seminars are subject to approval by the major college.
2. Electives, major courses, and other degree requirements are not listed. Please consult with department and college.
For additional information, visit: http://honorsboca.fau.edu
Combined Degree Programs
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE/MASTER OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
(B.Arch./M.U.R.P.)
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
with major in Accounting/MASTER OF ACCOUNTING (B.B.A./M.AC.)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE/MASTER OF SCIENCE (B.S./M.S.) with major in one of the following:
Biological Sciences
Computer Science
Mathematical Sciences
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING/MASTER OF SCIENCE (B.S.C.V./M.S.)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING/MASTER OF SCIENCE (B.S.C.E./M.S.)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING/MASTER OF SCIENCE (B.S.E.E./M.S.)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING/MASTER OF SCIENCE (B.S.M.E./M.S.)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING/MASTER OF SCIENCE (B.S.N./M.S.)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN OCEAN ENGINEERING/MASTER OF SCIENCE (B.S.O.E./M.S.)
Graduate Degree Programs
MASTER OF ACCOUNTING (M.AC.)
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) with major in one of the following:
Anthropology
Communication
Comparative Literature (Departments of English or Languages, Linguistics, and Comparative Literature)
English
French
Geography
History
Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Music
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Bilingual Education (TESOL/BE) (eff. fall 2009)
Women’s Studies
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING (M.A.T.)
Available in most departments that offer the Master of Arts degree.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (M.B.A.) with major in Business Administration
MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.Ed.) with major in one of the following:
Counselor Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership
Elementary Education
Environmental Education
Exceptional Student Education
Reading Education
Social Foundations of Education
MASTER OF FINE ARTS (M.F.A.) with major in one of the following:
Creative Writing
Theatre
Visual Art: Ceramics, Computer Art, Graphic Design, Painting
MASTER OF HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (M.H.A.)
MASTER OF NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT (M.N.M.)
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (M.P.A.)
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) with major in one of the following:
Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Bioengineering
Biological Sciences
Biomedical Science
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Finance
Geology
International Business
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Music Business
Nursing
Ocean Engineering
Physics
Speech - Language PathologyAudiology
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TEACHING (M.S.T.)
Available in most departments that offer the Master of Science degree.
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (M.S.W.)
MASTER OF TAXATION (M.TX.)
MASTER OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING (M.U.R.P.)
SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION (Ed.S.) with major in one of the following:
Counselor Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (Ed.D.) with major in one of the following:
Curriculum and Instruction
Exceptional Student Education
DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (D.N.P.)
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.) with major in one of the following:
Business Administration
Chemistry
Comparative Studies
Complex Systems and Brain Sciences
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Counseling
Educational Leadership
Electrical Engineering
Experimental Psychology
Geosciences
Integrative Biology
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Nursing
Ocean Engineering
Physics
Public Administration
Certificate Programs
In addition to the above degree programs, the University offers the following graduate certificate programs:
College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs:
Aging
Child Welfare
Economic Development and Tourism
Environmental Planning
Nonprofit Management
Public Administration
Restorative Community Justice
Sustainable Community Planning
Visual Planning Technology
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters:
English as a Second Language (ESL) Studies
Environmental Studies
Film and Video
Piano Performance and Pedagogy
Women’s Studies
College of Business:
Crisis and Emergency Management
Environmental Management
Health Administration
Legal Compliance Management
College of Engineering and Computer Science:
Bioengineering
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing:
Administrative and Financial Leadership in Nursing and Health Care
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Gerontological Nurse Practioner
Nurse Educator
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science:
Medical Physics
Neuroscience
Pre-Health Professions Studies
These programs provide a multidisciplinary perspective and are available to all graduate students, unless stated otherwise in the program descriptions. Program descriptions are listed in specific college sections.