UMA Undergraduate Guide 2018-2019 Academic Departments and Programs Social Thought and Political Economy Getting Started (Majors Guide)
Getting Started (Majors Guide)
How to Explore/Get Started in the MajorSuggested General Education CoursesUnder the new guidelines students are still required to take two courses, one in U.S. Diversity and one in Global Diversity. Students entering in Fall 2018 are expected to take one of these diversity courses, either U.S. or Global, in their first year on campus. For Fall 2018 Registration, look for courses with DU (formerly U) and DG (formerly G) to help students stay on track. Any course labled DU will satisfy the requirement for a U.S. diversity course and any course labeled DG will satisfy the the requirement for Global diversity course. Course planning guidelines, including guidelines for students, are available at www.umass.edu/gened.
Suggested Major and Pre-requisite Courses
Required prerequisites:
*Students should refer to the most recent STPEC Recommended Course List for specific course options. Course list is available at http://www.umass.edu/stpec/academics/stpec-recommended-course-lists How to Apply to the MajorStudents can apply and declare the major as incoming students to the University or any time thereafter. Students are advised to take prerequisites by the first semester of their sophomore year, so they can start taking classes in the major as second semester sophomores or first semester juniors. Students are encouraged to come into the STPEC Office to speak with an advisor and be put on the STPEC e-mail list. Transfer Students:Students can declare when they enter the university. Meet with an advisor in the STPEC Program, preferably during a transfer advising session or before the first day of classes. Summary of Requirements for the MajorMinimum total # of credits required: 43 These requirements apply to students entering the University of Massachusetts in fall 2018 or later. For requirements for earlier entry years see archived Guides to Undergraduate Programs.
For further information, contact: 545-0043, stpec@sbs.umass.edu |