General Education Requirements (GERs) provide students with a common educational experience in order to provide a foundation for further study and broaden the educational experience of every degree-seeking student. They are designed to promote an elevation of the student’s level in basic college-level skills (Tier 1), a breadth of exposure to traditional academic disciplines (Tier 2), and an understanding of how to integrate and apply knowledge to an evolving world (Tier 3).
UAA’s General Education Values
Develop intellectual and practical skills across the curriculum, including inquiry and analysis, quantitative literacy, critical and creative thinking, problem solving, written and oral communication, information literacy, and collaborative learning.
Build knowledge of human institutions, socio-cultural processes, and the physical and natural world through study of the natural and social sciences, mathematics, humanities, and the arts.
Acquire tools for effective civic engagement in local through global contexts, including ethical reasoning and intercultural competence, with particular emphasis on Alaska and the circumpolar north.
Integrate and apply learning, including ability to synthesize knowledge and skills across general and specialized studies, adapting them to new settings, questions, and responsibilities, and forming a foundation for lifelong learning.
GER Student Learning Outcomes
After completing the GERs, UAA students shall be able to:
- Communicate effectively in a variety of contexts and formats.
- Reason mathematically and analyze quantitative and qualitative data competently to reach sound conclusions.
- Relate knowledge to the historical context in which it developed and the human problems it addresses.
- Interpret different systems of aesthetic representation and understand their historical and cultural contexts.
- Investigate the complexity of human institutions and behavior to better understand interpersonal, group and cultural dynamics.
- Identify ways in which science has advanced the understanding of important natural processes.
- Locate and use relevant information to make appropriate personal and professional decisions.
- Identify how personal, structural, and cultural factors produce diverse experiences and perspectives in society and apply effective and appropriate strategies to interact in local and global communities.
- Synthesize disciplinary knowledge, creative thinking, critical judgment, and reflection in a variety of contexts to assess complex issues.
| Category | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Basic College-Level Skills | 12 |
| Tier 2 | Disciplinary Areas | 22 |
| Tier 3 | Integrative Capstone | 3 |
| Total | 37 |
All students should consult a faculty or academic advisor for appropriate course selections.
- Baccalaureate students are required to complete 12 credits of basic college-level skills (oral, written and quantitative) before completing 60 total degree-applicable credits.
- Each of the eight GER classifications has a list of approved courses (see the General Education Requirements classification lists). Only courses from the GER classification list may be used to satisfy a distribution area requirement.
- Courses used to satisfy distribution area requirements in General Education may also be used to satisfy school/college requirements and/or degree/program requirements, but no course may be counted in more than one GER category.
- Courses ending with numbers _93 or _94 cannot satisfy a GER, and UAA courses not on the approved GER classification list cannot be petitioned to meet a GER.
Petitions for GERs and/or General University Requirements
Petitions pertaining to GERs and/or General University Requirements must be processed through the Office of Academic Affairs, with final authority to deny or approve resting with the provost. After the petition has received final approval or denial, the student is notified of the decision. Changes in course level, grading or number of credits awarded are not petitionable. UAA courses not on the approved baccalaureate GER lists cannot be petitioned to meet a GER. For more information, see the Academic Petition section.
GER Classification List
Courses listed as satisfying a GER are also identified in the course descriptions. A course satisfying a particular GER in the semester in which it was completed will continue to satisfy that GER for that student even if its status has changed in the catalog under which the student graduates.
Students who wish to use a UAF or UAS course to meet a UAA GER should refer to the table of substitutions below.
UAA Table of GER Substitutions
This table is intended to assist UAA students who wish to use UAF or UAS courses to meet a UAA GER per Board of Regents Policy P10.04.062.
Tier I: Basic College - Level Skills
| UAA Courses | UAF Courses | UAS Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Communication Skills - 3 Credits | ||
| COMM A111, COMM A235, COMM A237, COMM A241 | COM F121X, COM F131X, COM F141X | COMM S111, COMM S235, COMM S237, COMM S241 |
| Quantitative Skills (Quantitative Literacy) - 3 Credits | ||
| MATH A104, MATH A113, MATH A115, MATH A121, MATH A151, MATH A152, MATH A155, MATH A221, MATH A251, MATH A251F, MATH A252, MATH A252F, MATH A253, STAT A200, STAT A253 | MATH F113X, MATH F122X, MATH F151X, MATH F152X, MATH F156X, MATH F230X, MATH F251X, MATH F252X, MATH F253X, STAT F200X | MATH S113, MATH S151, MATH S152, MATH S251, MATH S252, MATH S253, STAT S200 |
| Written Communication Skills - 6 Credits | ||
| WRTG A111, WRTG A211, WRTG A212, WRTG A213, WRTG A214 | WRTG F111X, WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X, WRTG F214X | WRTG S111, WRTG S211, WRTG S212 |
Tier 2: Disciplinary Areas
| UAA Courses | UAF Courses | UAS Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts (Arts) - 3 Credits | ||
| AKNS A215, AKNS A216, AKNS A261, ART A160, ART A261, ART A262, DNCE A170, MUS A100, MUS A110, MUS A121, MUS A215, MUS A216, MUS A224, THR A111, THR A121, THR A215 | ACNS F223X, ANS F161X, ANS F202X, ANS F223X, ART F105X, ART F200X, ART F261X, ART F262X, ENGL F217X, FLPA F105X, FLPA F121X, FLPA F161X, FLPA F200X, FLPA F215X, FLPA F217X, HUM F201X, MUS F103X, MUS F125X, MUS F200X, MUS F223X | ART S105, ART S160, ART S181, ART S201, ART S260, ART S261, ART S262, ART S263, MUS S123, THR S111, THR S211, THR S212 |
| Humanities - 6 Credits | ||
| AKNS A101A, AKNS A101B, AKNS A101C, AKNS A101D, AKNS A101E, AKNS A101F, AKNS A101H, AKNS A101I, AKNS A102A, AKNS A102B, AKNS A102C, AKNS A102D, AKNS A102E, AKNS A102F, AKNS A102H, AKNS A102I, AKNS A114A, AKNS A114B, AKNS A114E, AKNS A114F, AKNS A114H, AKNS A114I, AKNS A201, AKNS A230, AKNS A240A, AKNS A240F, AKNS A240H, AKNS A240I, ASL A101, ASL A102, ASL A201, ASL A202, ENGL A120, ENGL A121, ENGL A200, ENGL A203, ENGL A205, ENGL A245, FREN A101, FREN A102, FREN A201, FREN A202, GER A101, GER A102, GER A201, GER A202, HIST A101, HIST A102, HIST A121, HIST A122, HIST A131, HIST A132, HNRS A192, HUM A211, HUM A212, JPN A101, JPN A102, JPN A201, JPN A202, LING A101, PHIL A101, PHIL A103, PHIL A201, PHIL A211, PHIL A212, PHIL A301, PHIL A305, PS A331, PS A332, PS A333, RUSS A101, RUSS A102, RUSS A201, RUSS A202, SPAN A101, SPAN A102, SPAN A201, SPAN A202, THR A211, THR A212 | ANL F141X, ANL F142X, ANL F251X, ANL F255X, ASLG F101X, ASLG F202X, CHNS F101X, CHNS F102X, ENGL F200X, ENGL F201X, ENGL F270X, FL F200X, FREN F101X, FREN F102X, FREN F201X, FREN F202X, GER F101X, GER F102X, GER F201X, GER F202X, INU F111X, INU F112X, JOUR F101X, JPN F101X, JPN F102X, JPN F201X, JPN F202X, LAT F101X, LAT F102X, LING F101X, LING F216X, PHIL F102X, PHIL F104X, RELG F221X, RUSS F101X, RUSS F102X, RUSS F201X, RUSS F202X, SPAN F101X, SPAN F102X, SPAN F201X, SPAN F202X, YUP F101X, YUP F102X | AKL S105, AKL S106, AKL S107, AKL S108, AKL S109, AKL S110, AKL S205, AKL S206, AKL S207, AKL S208, AKL S209, AKL S210, COMM (was JOUR) S101, ENGL S200, ENGL S215, ENGL S217, ENGL S226, ENGL S261, ENVI S120, FREN S101, FREN S102, HIST S105, HIST S106, HIST S131, HIST S132, HUM S120, PHIL S101, PHIL S201, PHIL S301, SPAN S101, SPAN S102, SPAN S201, SPAN S202 |
| Natural Sciences - 7 Credits Including One Laboratory Course | ||
| Laboratory Courses | ||
| ANTH A205 / ANTH A205L, ANTH A211 / ANTH A211L, ASTR A103 / ASTR A103L, ASTR A104 / ASTR A104L, BIOL A102 / BIOL A103, BIOL A108, BIOL A111 / BIOL A111L, BIOL A112 / BIOL A112L, BIOL A178 / GEOL A178, BIOL A179 , CHEM A103 / CHEM A103L, CHEM A104 / CHEM A104L, CHEM A105 / CHEM A105L, CHEM A106 / CHEM A106L, GEOG A111 / GEOG A111L, GEOL A111 / GEOL A111L, GEOL A115 / GEOL A115L, GEOL A221, PHYS A123 / PHYS A123L, PHYS A124 / PHYS A124L, PHYS A211 / PHYS A211L, PHYS A212 / PHYS A212L | ATM F101X, BIOL F100X, BIOL F103X, BIOL F104X, BIOL F111X, BIOL F112X, BIOL F115X, BIOL F116X, BIOL F120X, BIOL F240X, CHEM F100X, CHEM F103X, CHEM F104X, CHEM F105X, CHEM F106X, CHEM F111X, ENVI F101X, ES F100L, ES F100X, GEOS F101X, GEOS F102X, GEOS F106X, GEOS F111X, GEOS F112X, GEOS F120X, MBI F111X, OCN F111X, PHYS F102X, PHYS F115X, PHYS F123X, PHYS F124X, PHYS F165X, PHYS F211X, PHYS F212X, PHYS F213X, WLF F104X | BIOL S103, BIOL S104, BIOL S111, BIOL S112, BIOL S115, BIOL S116, CHEM S103, CHEM S105, CHEM S105L, CHEM S106, CHEM S106L, ENVS S102, GEOL S104, PHYS S123, PHYS S124, PHYS S211, PHYS S212 |
| Non-laboratory Courses | ||
| ANTH A205, ANTH A211, ASTR A103, ASTR A104, BIOL A100, BIOL A102, BIOL A111, BIOL A112, BIOL A178, BIOL A200, CHEM A103, CHEM A104, CHEM A105, CHEM A106, ENVI A211, GEOG A111, GEOL A111, GEOL A115, GEOL A178, PHYS A101, PHYS A123, PHYS A124, PHYS A211, PHYS A212 | ANTH S205, CHEM S100, CHEM S105, CHEM S106, GEOL S105, OCN S101, PHYS S165 | |
| Social Sciences - 6 Credits | ||
| ANTH A101, ANTH A200, ANTH A202, ANTH A250, BA A151, CEL A292, COMM A255, COMM A280, ECON A101, ECON A102, ECON A120, ECON A210, ECON A256, EDEC A105, ENVI A212, GEOG A101, HNRS A292, INTL A101, JPC A104, JUST A110, JUST A175, JUST A251, LEGL A101, LSSS A111, PS A101, PS A102, PS A311, PSY A111, PSY A150, PSY A200, SOC A101, SOC A201, SOC A202, SWK A106, SWK A243, URS A121, WSGS A200, WSGS A201 | ACCT F261X, ANS F111X, ANS F242X, ANTH F100X, ANTH F101X, ANTH F111X, ANTH F211X, BA F151X, BA F254X, BA F281X, ECE F104X, ECE F107X, ECE F210X, ECE F229X, ECON F101X, ECON F102X, ECON F111X, ECON F120X, ECON F235X, HIST F100X, HIST F102X, HIST F110X, HIST F122X, HIST F132X, HUMS F125X, HUMS F185X, JUST F110X, JUST F125X, JUST F251X, NRM F111X, PS F100X, PS F101X, PS F201X, PS F221X, PSY F111X, PSY F123X, RD F200X, SOC F101X, SOC F201X, SPRT F281X, SWK F103X, WGS F201X | ANS S101, ANTH S101, ANTH S202, ANTH S211, BA S151, BA S254, ECON S100, ECON S101, ECON S102, GEOG S101, HIST S105, HIST S106, HIST S131, HIST S132, PS S101, PS S102, PS S201, PS S251, PSY S111, PSY S250, SOC S101, SOC S201 |
Tier 1: Basic College-Level Skills
The UAA GERs begin with basic college-level skills enhancement in oral communication, quantitative, and written communication skills:
- Courses in oral and written communication develop intellectual and practical skills, building critical reading, thinking, and communication competencies (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) necessary to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts and formats needed for personal and professional success.
- Quantitative courses develop abilities to reason mathematically and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to reach sound conclusions for success in undergraduate study and professional life.
- Baccalaureate students are required to complete the 12 credits of basic college-level skills (oral, written and quantitative) before completing 60 total degree applicable credits. Students may select approved basic college-level skills, which may also fulfill requirements in their intended major. Faculty in English, communications and mathematics provide placement criteria (which may require the completion of preparatory coursework).
Tier 1 GERs require appropriate placement scores for course registration. Refer to the Course Placement section of this catalog for placement score requirements.
| Category | Credits |
|---|---|
| Oral Communication Skills | 3 |
| Quantitative Skills | 3 |
| Written Communication Skills | 6 |
| Total | 12 |
Oral Communication Skills
Oral communication skills courses increase the abilities of students to interact appropriately and effectively in a variety of contexts, including interpersonal, small group and public speaking settings.
- Students develop both their message creation and message interpretation skills in order to be more successful communicators.
- Students develop an awareness of the role of communication in a variety of human relationships—personal and professional.
- Students develop and implement effective and appropriate communication skills, including the ability to develop, organize, present and critically evaluate messages.
- Students analyze audiences and adapt to a variety of in-person communication settings.
Courses completed at UAA must be selected from the following Oral Communication courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 3 credits of the following: | ||
| COMM A111 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| COMM A235 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
| COMM A237 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COMM A241 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Quantitative Skills
Quantitative skills courses increase mathematical abilities.
- Students become more adept and competent producers and wiser consumers of the mathematical, statistical and computational analyses which dominate 21st-century decision-making.
- Students develop their algebraic, analytic and numeric skills; use them to solve applied problems; and correctly explain their mathematical reasoning.
Courses completed at UAA must be selected from the following Quantitative Skills courses1:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 3 credits of the following: | ||
| MATH A104 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH A113 | Numbers and Society | 3 |
| MATH A115 | Art of Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH A121 | Applied College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH A151 | College Algebra for Calculus | 4 |
| MATH A152 | Trigonometry | 3 |
| MATH A155 | Precalculus | 5 |
| MATH A221 | Applied Calculus for Managerial and Social Sciences | 3 |
| MATH A251 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH A251F | F.A.T. Calculus I | 6 |
| MATH A252 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH A252F | F.A.T. Calculus II | 6 |
| MATH A253 | Calculus III | 4 |
| STAT A200 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| STAT A253 | Applied Statistics for the Sciences | 4 |
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To determine the appropriate quantitative skills course, students must work with their academic advisor, as degree pathways differ. A minimum grade of C or higher may be required to fulfill prerequisites for the next MATH or STAT course in sequence or a degree requirement.
Written Communication Skills
Written communication courses emphasize that writing is a recursive and frequently collaborative process of invention, drafting and revising as well as a primary element of active learning in literate cultures.
- Students practice methods for establishing credibility, reasoning critically and appealing to the emotions and values of their audience.
- Students write for a variety of purposes and audiences by employing methods of rhetorical and cultural analysis.
- Students develop the tools to read, think and write analytically about print and nonprint texts and to generate texts that engage their own perceptions while synthesizing the ideas of texts and scholars. Students demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively by selecting form and content that fits the situation; adhering to genre conventions; adapting their voice, tone, and level of formality to that situation; and controlling stylistic features such as sentence variety, syntax, grammar, usage, punctuation and spelling.
Courses completed at UAA must be selected from the following Written Communication courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 6 credits of the following: | ||
| WRTG A111 | Writing Across Contexts | 3 |
| WRTG A211 | Writing and the Humanities | 3 |
| WRTG A212 | Writing and the Professions | 3 |
| WRTG A213 | Writing and the Sciences | 3 |
| WRTG A214 | Arguing Across Contexts | 3 |
Tier 2: Disciplinary Areas
Courses in this tier examine Fine Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences which provide a breadth of academic experience regarding human institutions, artistic and socio-cultural processes, and the physical and natural world.
- Courses in the Fine Arts interpret different systems of aesthetic representation within their historical and cultural contexts.
- Courses in the Humanities investigate the cultural, historical, literary, aesthetic, ethical and spiritual traditions that have shaped and continue to shape our worlds.
- Courses in Natural Sciences identify theoretical and descriptive approaches in which science advances the understanding of the natural and physical world. Lab courses in the Natural Sciences emphasize gathering data and analyzing hypotheses according to the scientific method.
- Courses in the Social Sciences explore the complexity of human behavior via empirical methodologies.to better understand interpersonal, institutional, and cultural dynamics.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Humanities | 6 | |
| Natural Sciences | 7 | |
| Social Sciences | 6 | |
| Total | 22 | |
Fine Arts
The fine arts (i.e. visual and performing) arts focus on the historical, aesthetic, critical and creative approaches to understanding the context and production of art as academic and creative disciplines as opposed to those that emphasize acquisition of skills.
- Students who complete the fine arts requirement should be able to identify and describe works of art by reference to media employed, historical context and style, and structural principles of design and composition.
- Students should be able to interpret the meaning or intent of works of art and assess their stylistic and cultural importance by reference to their historical significance, their relationship to earlier works and artists, and their overall impact of subsequent artistic work.
Courses completed at UAA must be selected from the following Fine Arts courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 3 credits of the following: | ||
| AKNS A215 | Music of Alaska Natives and Indigenous Peoples of Northern Regions | 3 |
| AKNS A216 | World Indigenous Music | 3 |
| AKNS A261 | Alaska Native Art History | 3 |
| ART A160 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ART A261 | History of Western Art I | 3 |
| ART A262 | History of Western Art II | 3 |
| DNCE A170 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| MUS A100 | History of Rock & Pop | 3 |
| MUS A110 | Popular Songwriting | 3 |
| MUS A121 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| MUS A215 | Music of Alaska Natives and Indigenous Peoples of Northern Regions | 3 |
| MUS A216 | World Indigenous Music | 3 |
| MUS A224 | History of Jazz | 3 |
| THR A111 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
| THR A121 | Fundamentals of Acting | 3 |
| THR A215 | Contemporary Plays | 3 |
Humanities
The humanities courses examine the characteristics of realities, the purpose of human existence, the properties of knowledge and the qualities of sound reasoning, eloquent communication, and creative expression, studying the problems of judicious conduct in personal, social and political life. They also consider the qualities of the divine, the sacred and the mysterious. In these tasks, the humanities courses reflect upon the world’s heritage of the arts, history, languages, literature, religion and philosophy.
- Students who complete a content-oriented course in the humanities should be able to identify texts or objects, place them in the historical context of the discipline, articulate the central problems they address and provide reasoned assessments of their significance.
- Students who complete a skills-oriented humanities course in logic should be able to identify the premises and conclusions of written arguments, evaluate their cogency, and recognize common fallacies. They should also be able to employ formal techniques to determine the validity of deductive arguments and evaluate the adequacy of evidence according to appropriate inductive standards.
- Students who complete a humanities course in a language should additionally demonstrate proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the target language.
Courses completed at UAA must be selected from the following Humanities courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 6 credits from the following: | ||
| AKNS A101A | Elementary Central Yup'ik Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101B | Elementary Tlingit Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101C | Elementary Alaska Native Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101D | Elementary Inupiaq Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101E | Elementary Alutiiq Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101F | Elementary Dena'ina Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101H | Elementary Ahtna Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101I | Elementary Unangam Tunuu I | 4 |
| AKNS A102A | Elementary Central Yup'ik Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102B | Elementary Tlingit Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102C | Elementary Alaska Native Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102D | Elementary Inupiaq Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102E | Elementary Alutiiq Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102F | Elementary Dena'ina Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102H | Elementary Ahtna Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102I | Elementary Unangam Tunuu II | 4 |
| AKNS A114A | Central Yup'ik Reading and Writing | 3 |
| AKNS A114B | Tlingit Reading and Writing | 3 |
| AKNS A114E | Alutiiq and Sugpiaq Reading and Writing | 3 |
| AKNS A114F | Dena'ina Reading and Writing | 4 |
| AKNS A114H | Ahtna Reading and Writing | 3 |
| AKNS A114I | Unangam Tunuu Reading & Writing | 3 |
| AKNS A201 | Alaska Native Perspectives | 3 |
| AKNS A230 | Oral Traditions of Alaska Native People | 3 |
| AKNS A240A | Alaska Native Cultural Orientation: Yup'ik | 3 |
| AKNS A240F | Alaska Native Cultural Orientation: Dena'ina | 3 |
| AKNS A240H | Alaska Native Cultural Orientation: Ahtna | 3 |
| AKNS A240I | Alaska Native Cultural Orientation: Unangax̂ | 3 |
| ASL A101 | Elementary American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL A102 | Elementary American Sign Language II | 4 |
| ASL A201 | Intermediate American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL A202 | Intermediate American Sign Language II | 4 |
| ENGL A120 | Reasoning, Thinking, and Discourse | 3 |
| ENGL A121 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENGL A200 | Global Literature and Culture | 3 |
| ENGL A203 | British Narratives of Power and Global Change | 3 |
| ENGL A205 | Literary Narratives that Shaped the United States | 3 |
| ENGL A245 | Alaska Native Literatures | 3 |
| FREN A101 | Elementary French I | 4 |
| FREN A102 | Elementary French II | 4 |
| FREN A201 | Intermediate French I | 4 |
| FREN A202 | Intermediate French II | 4 |
| GER A101 | Elementary German I | 4 |
| GER A102 | Elementary German II | 4 |
| GER A201 | Intermediate German I | 4 |
| GER A202 | Intermediate German II | 4 |
| HIST A101 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| HIST A102 | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| HIST A121 | East Asian Civilization I | 3 |
| HIST A122 | East Asian Civilization II | 3 |
| HIST A131 | History of the United States I | 3 |
| HIST A132 | History of the United States II | 3 |
| HNRS A192 | Honors Seminar: Enduring Books | 3 |
| HUM A211 | Introduction to Humanities I | 3 |
| HUM A212 | Introduction to Humanities II | 3 |
| JPN A101 | Elementary Japanese I | 4 |
| JPN A102 | Elementary Japanese II | 4 |
| JPN A201 | Intermediate Japanese I | 4 |
| JPN A202 | Intermediate Japanese II | 4 |
| LING A101 | How Language Works | 3 |
| PHIL A101 | Introduction to Logic | 3 |
| PHIL A103 | Introduction to World Philosophies and Religions | 3 |
| PHIL A201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL A211 | Ancient and Medieval Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL A212 | Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL A301 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL A305 | Professional Ethics | 3 |
| PS A331 | Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PS A332 | History of Political Philosophy I: Classical | 3 |
| PS A333 | History of Political Philosophy II: Modern | 3 |
| RUSS A101 | Elementary Russian I | 4 |
| RUSS A102 | Elementary Russian II | 4 |
| RUSS A201 | Intermediate Russian I | 4 |
| RUSS A202 | Intermediate Russian II | 4 |
| SPAN A101 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| SPAN A102 | Elementary Spanish II | 4 |
| SPAN A201 | Intermediate Spanish I | 4 |
| SPAN A202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
| THR A211 | Theatre History to 1700 | 3 |
| THR A212 | Theatre History Since 1700 | 3 |
Natural Sciences
(must include a laboratory course)
The natural sciences focus on gaining an understanding of the matter, events and processes that form and sustain our universe. Methods of scientific inquiry are diverse, but all aim to formulate general principles that explain observations and predict future events or behaviors within their disciplines.
- Students completing their natural sciences requirement will be able to apply the scientific method by formulating questions or problems, proposing hypothetical answers or solutions, testing those hypotheses, and reaching supportable conclusions.
- Students demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of one or more scientific disciplines, a knowledge of the discoveries and advances made within that discipline, and the impact of scientific information in sculpting thought and in providing the foundations for the technology in use at various times in history.
Laboratory courses illustrate how scientists develop, test and challenge scientific theories, providing an appreciation for the process and problems involved in the advancement of scientific knowledge.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to work with the tools and in the settings encountered by professionals in the discipline.
- Students will critically observe materials, events or processes, and accurately record and analyze their observations.
Courses completed at UAA must be selected from the following Natural Sciences courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 7 credits of the following: (must include a laboratory course) | ||
| ANTH A205 & A205L | Biological Anthropology and Biological Anthropology Laboratory | 4 |
| ANTH A211 & A211L | Archaeology and Archaeology Laboratory | 4 |
| ASTR A103 & A103L | Solar System Astronomy and Solar System Astronomy Laboratory | 4 |
| ASTR A104 & A104L | Stars, Galaxies and Cosmology and Stars, Galaxies and Cosmology Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL A100 | Human Biology | 3 |
| BIOL A102 & BIOL A103 | Introductory Biology and Introductory Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL A108 | Principles and Methods in Biology | 6 |
| BIOL A111 & A111L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 4 |
| BIOL A112 & A112L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 4 |
| BIOL A178 | Introduction to Oceanography | 3 |
| BIOL A179 | Introduction to Oceanography Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL A200 | Introduction to Complexity | 3 |
| CHEM A103 & A103L | Introduction to General Chemistry and Introduction to General Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM A104 & A104L | Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry and Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM A105 & A105L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM A106 & A106L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| ENVI A211 | Environmental Science: Systems and Processes | 3 |
| GEOG A111 & A111L | Discovering Alaska and Earth's Physical Geography: From Weather to Glaciers and Discovering Alaska and Earth's Physical Geography: From Weather to Glaciers Laboratory | 4 |
| GEOL A111 & A111L | Planet Earth and Planet Earth Laboratory | 4 |
| GEOL A115 & A115L | Dangerous Earth and Dangerous Earth Laboratory | 4 |
| GEOL A178 | Introduction to Oceanography | 3 |
| GEOL A221 | Journey Through Time | 4 |
| PHYS A101 | Physics of Sports | 3 |
| PHYS A123 & A123L | College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS A124 & A124L | College Physics II and College Physics II Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS A211 & A211L | General Physics I and General Physics I Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS A212 & A212L | General Physics II and General Physics II Laboratory | 4 |
Social Sciences
The social sciences constitute the various fields of study concerned with society, social interaction and human behavior. Each of the specific disciplines in the social sciences is a historically recognized area of inquiry with a scientifically grounded methodology, yet they all share the goal of understanding society, its institutions, and its people and their behavior.
- Students describe the discipline studied and discuss the key principles or themes that unify it.
- Students describe and contrast key scientific theories and theoretical approaches in a discipline and the ways in which these theories structure social scientists’ thinking and research
- Students demonstrate the ability to think critically about how society works and how social realities are created by diverse social processes and cultural practices.
- Students describe the wide range of social science data and the importance of using empiricism, both qualitative and quantitative, in making claims about the social world and in setting evidence-based social policy.
- Students explain and use basic social science methods and summarize the assumptions behind and the limitations of inductive or deductive approaches that might include the formulation of research questions and hypotheses; data collection and analysis; and testing, verifying and rejecting hypotheses.
Courses completed at UAA must be selected from the following Social Sciences courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 6 credits of the following: | ||
| ANTH A101 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH A200 | Alaska Native Cultures | 3 |
| ANTH A202 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH A250 | First Footsteps/ First Cities: Emergence of Complex Societies | 3 |
| BA A151 | Business Foundations | 3 |
| CEL A292 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 3 |
| COMM A255 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| COMM A280 | Communication Theories in Action | 3 |
| ECON A101 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON A102 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON A120 | Introduction to Economic Analysis | 3 |
| ECON A210 | Environmental Economics and Policy | 3 |
| ECON A256 | Introduction to Behavioral Economics | 3 |
| EDEC A105 | Introduction to the Field of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ENVI A212 | Living on Earth: Introduction to Environmental Studies | 3 |
| GEOG A101 | Local Places/Global Regions: An Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| HNRS A292 | Honors Seminar in Social Science | 3 |
| INTL A101 | Local Places/Global Regions: An Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| JPC A104 | Media Literacy | 3 |
| JUST A110 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| JUST A175 | Introduction to Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| JUST A251 | Theories of Crime and Criminal Offending | 3 |
| LEGL A101 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| LSSS A111 | Cultural Foundations of Human Behavior | 3 |
| PS A101 | Introduction to American Government | 3 |
| PS A102 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| PS A311 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| PSY A111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY A150 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| PSY A200 | Introduction to Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| SOC A101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC A201 | Social Problems and Solutions | 3 |
| SOC A202 | Social Institutions | 3 |
| SWK A106 | Introduction to Social Welfare | 3 |
| SWK A243 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through Community Service Learning | 3 |
| URS A121 | Methods of Inquiry | 3 |
| WSGS A200 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | 3 |
| WSGS A201 | Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies | 3 |
Alaska Native-Themed GER
The Alaska Native-Themed GER addresses UAA's mission to serve 'the higher education needs of the state, its communities, and its diverse peoples'. It also recognizes UAA's unique location on the ancestral homelands of the Dena’ina Athabascan, Ahtna Athabascan, Alutiiq/Sugpiak, and Eyak peoples, and the 20 Alaska Native languages that are now official languages of the State of Alaska.
Students are required to complete a minimum of three credits of Alaska Native-Themed GER coursework from the following list to graduate with an Associate of Arts or a baccalaureate degree.
An AKNT course can meet other GER or program requirements. However, the same course cannot meet both the AKNT requirement and the Diversity and Inclusion requirement.
Student Learning Outcomes
After completing the Alaska Native-Themed GER, UAA students shall be able to:
- Recognize Alaska Native/Indigenous diversity by tribe, language and region.
- Identify and articulate the complexity and sophistication of Alaska Native/Indigenous knowledge systems and social institutions and the arts in historical and contemporary contexts.
- Articulate the social and legal development of Alaska Native peoples, such as ANCSA.
- Identify the historical forces of colonization and their impact upon Alaska Native regions, communities, and individuals.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AKNS A101A | Elementary Central Yup'ik Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101B | Elementary Tlingit Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101C | Elementary Alaska Native Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101D | Elementary Inupiaq Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101E | Elementary Alutiiq Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101F | Elementary Dena'ina Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101H | Elementary Ahtna Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101I | Elementary Unangam Tunuu I | 4 |
| AKNS A102A | Elementary Central Yup'ik Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102B | Elementary Tlingit Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102C | Elementary Alaska Native Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102D | Elementary Inupiaq Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102E | Elementary Alutiiq Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102F | Elementary Dena'ina Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102H | Elementary Ahtna Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102I | Elementary Unangam Tunuu II | 4 |
| AKNS A114A | Central Yup'ik Reading and Writing | 3 |
| AKNS A114B | Tlingit Reading and Writing | 3 |
| AKNS A114C | Alaska Native Language Reading and Writing | 3 |
| AKNS A114E | Alutiiq and Sugpiaq Reading and Writing | 3 |
| AKNS A114F | Dena'ina Reading and Writing | 4 |
| AKNS A114H | Ahtna Reading and Writing | 3 |
| AKNS A114I | Unangam Tunuu Reading & Writing | 3 |
| AKNS A182 | Grant Writing for Alaska Native Communities | 1 |
| AKNS A190 | Selected Topics: Alaska Native Cultural Skills | 1-3 |
| AKNS A201 | Alaska Native Perspectives | 3 |
| AKNS A215 | Music of Alaska Natives and Indigenous Peoples of Northern Regions | 3 |
| AKNS A216 | World Indigenous Music | 3 |
| AKNS A218A | Alaska Native Drummaking Techniques: Athabascan and Southeast Style | 3 |
| AKNS A218B | Alaska Native Drummaking Techniques: Inupiaq and Yup'ik Style | 3 |
| AKNS A230 | Oral Traditions of Alaska Native People | 3 |
| AKNS A240 | Alaska Native Cultural Orientation - Alutiiq/Sugpiaq | 3 |
| AKNS A240A | Alaska Native Cultural Orientation: Yup'ik | 3 |
| AKNS A240F | Alaska Native Cultural Orientation: Dena'ina | 3 |
| AKNS A240H | Alaska Native Cultural Orientation: Ahtna | 3 |
| AKNS A240I | Alaska Native Cultural Orientation: Unangax̂ | 3 |
| AKNS A261 | Alaska Native Art History | 3 |
| AKNS A290 | Topics in Alaska Native Studies | 1-3 |
| AKNS A292A | Alaska Native Language Apprenticeship | 1-3 |
| AKNS A292B | Alaska Native Language Conversational Fluency Intensive | 1-3 |
| AKNS A313 | Tribes, Nations and Peoples | 3 |
| AKNS A346 | Alaska Native Politics | 3 |
| AKNS A356 | Yup'ik Music and Dance Ensemble | 3 |
| AKNS A390 | Intermediate Topics in Alaska Native Studies | 1-3 |
| AKNS A421 | Indigenous Language Curriculum Design & Instruction | 3 |
| AKNS A461 | Decolonizing Methodologies | 3 |
| AKNS A490 | Advanced Topics in Alaska Native Studies | 1-3 |
| AKNS A492 | Cultural Knowledge of Native Elders | 3 |
| AKNS A495A | Indigenous Language Instructor Internship | 3 |
| ANTH A200 | Alaska Native Cultures | 3 |
| ANTH A390A | Arctic and Subarctic Cultures | 3 |
| ANTH A461 | Decolonizing Methodologies | 3 |
| ANTH A490D | Topics in the Contemporary North | 3 |
| ART A270 | Beginning Alaska Native Art | 3 |
| ART A370 | Intermediate Alaska Native Art | 3 |
| ART A470 | Advanced Alaska Native Art | 3 |
| BA A201 | Introduction to Alaska Native Business | 1 |
| BA A202 | Alaska Native Organizations | 3 |
| BA A290A | Alaska Native Business Practices | 1-3 |
| BA A401 | Alaska Native Corporation Business Management | 3 |
| BA A402 | Alaska Native Corporation Leadership | 4 |
| BA A403 | Inside the Boardroom of Alaska Native Organizations | 1 |
| BA A490B | Selected Topics in Alaska Native Corporations | 1-3 |
| DN A155 | Survey of Alaska Native Nutrition | 3 |
| DN A325 | Food & Nutrition in Modern Alaska | 3 |
| EDFN A478 | Issues in Alaska Native Education, K-12 | 3 |
| ENGL A245 | Alaska Native Literatures | 3 |
| ENGL A490C | Topics in Native Literatures | 3 |
| HIST A341 | History of Alaska | 3 |
| HIST A346 | History of Native Peoples of United States and Canada | 3 |
| JUST A355 | Rural Justice | 3 |
| LEGL A485 | Tribal Courts and Alaska Native Rights | 3 |
| MUS A215 | Music of Alaska Natives and Indigenous Peoples of Northern Regions | 3 |
| MUS A216 | World Indigenous Music | 3 |
| MUS A218A | Alaska Native Drummaking Techniques: Athabascan and Southeast Style | 3 |
| MUS A218B | Alaska Native Drummaking Techniques: Inupiaq and Yup'ik Style | 3 |
| MUS A356 | Yup'ik Music and Dance Ensemble | 3 |
| NS A430 | Rural Health Care | 3 |
| PS A313 | Tribes, Nations and Peoples | 3 |
| PS A345 | Alaska Government and Politics | 3 |
| PS A346 | Alaska Native Politics | 3 |
| PSY A465 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| SWK A243 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through Community Service Learning | 3 |
Diversity & Inclusion GER
The Diversity and Inclusion GER initiative addresses UAA's mission to serve 'the higher education needs of the state, its communities, and its diverse peoples.’ UAA honors diverse experiences and perspectives—including differences in ideas, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, culture, nationality, age, disability, veteran, and socioeconomic status—and strives to create welcoming and inclusive learning environments where all are treated with respect. Diversity maximizes our potential for creativity, innovation, educational excellence, and outstanding service to our communities.
Students admitted as first-time degree-seeking students beginning in Fall 2020 or later are required to complete a minimum of three credits of Diversity and Inclusion GenEd coursework from the approved list to graduate with an Associate of Arts or a baccalaureate degree.
A Diversity and Inclusion course can meet other GER or program requirements. However, the same course cannot meet both the AKNT requirement and the Diversity and Inclusion requirement.
Student Learning Outcomes
After completing the Diversity and Inclusion GER, UAA students shall be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the complex elements important to their own culture and/or socially defined groups in relation to their history, values, beliefs, and/or practices.
- Analyze differences among cultures and socially-defined groups in relation to their history, values, beliefs, and/or practices.
- Evaluate power, privilege, and equity with regards to their own culture and socially defined group compared with others.
- Apply knowledge and skills from a particular academic discipline as it relates to issues of cultural specificity and diversity.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AKNS A101A | Elementary Central Yup'ik Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101B | Elementary Tlingit Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101C | Elementary Alaska Native Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101D | Elementary Inupiaq Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101E | Elementary Alutiiq Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101F | Elementary Dena'ina Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101H | Elementary Ahtna Language I | 4 |
| AKNS A101I | Elementary Unangam Tunuu I | 4 |
| AKNS A102A | Elementary Central Yup'ik Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102B | Elementary Tlingit Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102C | Elementary Alaska Native Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102D | Elementary Inupiaq Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102E | Elementary Alutiiq Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102F | Elementary Dena'ina Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102H | Elementary Ahtna Language II | 4 |
| AKNS A102I | Elementary Unangam Tunuu II | 4 |
| AKNS A114A | Central Yup'ik Reading and Writing | 3 |
| AKNS A114B | Tlingit Reading and Writing | 3 |
| AKNS A114C | Alaska Native Language Reading and Writing | 3 |
| AKNS A114E | Alutiiq and Sugpiaq Reading and Writing | 3 |
| AKNS A114F | Dena'ina Reading and Writing | 4 |
| AKNS A114H | Ahtna Reading and Writing | 3 |
| AKNS A114I | Unangam Tunuu Reading & Writing | 3 |
| AKNS A182 | Grant Writing for Alaska Native Communities | 1 |
| AKNS A190 | Selected Topics: Alaska Native Cultural Skills | 1-3 |
| AKNS A201 | Alaska Native Perspectives | 3 |
| AKNS A215 | Music of Alaska Natives and Indigenous Peoples of Northern Regions | 3 |
| AKNS A216 | World Indigenous Music | 3 |
| AKNS A240A | Alaska Native Cultural Orientation: Yup'ik | 3 |
| AKNS A240F | Alaska Native Cultural Orientation: Dena'ina | 3 |
| AKNS A240H | Alaska Native Cultural Orientation: Ahtna | 3 |
| AKNS A240I | Alaska Native Cultural Orientation: Unangax̂ | 3 |
| AKNS A292A | Alaska Native Language Apprenticeship | 1-3 |
| AKNS A292B | Alaska Native Language Conversational Fluency Intensive | 1-3 |
| AKNS A390 | Intermediate Topics in Alaska Native Studies | 1-3 |
| AKNS A421 | Indigenous Language Curriculum Design & Instruction | 3 |
| AKNS A490 | Advanced Topics in Alaska Native Studies | 1-3 |
| AKNS A492 | Cultural Knowledge of Native Elders | 3 |
| AKNS A495A | Indigenous Language Instructor Internship | 3 |
| ANTH A101 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH A200 | Alaska Native Cultures | 3 |
| ANTH A202 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH A205 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH A205L | Biological Anthropology Laboratory | 1 |
| ANTH A210 | Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH A211 | Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH A250 | First Footsteps/ First Cities: Emergence of Complex Societies | 3 |
| ANTH A452 | Culture and Human Biodiversity | 3 |
| ANTH A454 | Culture and Ecology | 3 |
| ANTH A455 | Culture and Health | 3 |
| ANTH A464 | Culture and Globalization | 3 |
| ART A160 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ART A261 | History of Western Art I | 3 |
| ART A262 | History of Western Art II | 3 |
| ASL A101 | Elementary American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL A102 | Elementary American Sign Language II | 4 |
| ASL A201 | Intermediate American Sign Language I | 4 |
| ASL A202 | Intermediate American Sign Language II | 4 |
| CEL A292 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 3 |
| COMM A305 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COMM A345 | Communication and Gender | 3 |
| DN A415 | Community Nutrition | 3 |
| DNCE A170 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| EDFN A304 | Comparative Education | 3 |
| ENGL A200 | Global Literature and Culture | 3 |
| ENGL A203 | British Narratives of Power and Global Change | 3 |
| ENGL A205 | Literary Narratives that Shaped the United States | 3 |
| ENGL A245 | Alaska Native Literatures | 3 |
| FREN A201 | Intermediate French I | 4 |
| FREN A202 | Intermediate French II | 4 |
| GEOG A101 | Local Places/Global Regions: An Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| GER A201 | Intermediate German I | 4 |
| GER A202 | Intermediate German II | 4 |
| HIST A101 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
| HIST A102 | Western Civilization II | 3 |
| HIST A121 | East Asian Civilization I | 3 |
| HIST A122 | East Asian Civilization II | 3 |
| HIST A131 | History of the United States I | 3 |
| HIST A132 | History of the United States II | 3 |
| HIST A325 | Northeast Asia in 21st Century | 3 |
| HIST A341 | History of Alaska | 3 |
| HIST A390 | Themes in World History | 3 |
| HIST A427 | Post-Soviet Culture and Society | 3 |
| HUM A211 | Introduction to Humanities I | 3 |
| HUM A212 | Introduction to Humanities II | 3 |
| HUMS A321 | Diversity Issues in Human Services Practice | 3 |
| INTL A101 | Local Places/Global Regions: An Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| INTL A325 | Northeast Asia in 21st Century | 3 |
| JPN A201 | Intermediate Japanese I | 4 |
| JPN A202 | Intermediate Japanese II | 4 |
| JUST A175 | Introduction to Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| JUST A460 | Justice in Crisis | 3 |
| KIN A384 | Cultural and Psychological Aspects of Health and Physical Activity | 3 |
| LANG A390 | Selected Topics in Crosscultural Explorations and Perspectives | 3 |
| LEGL A312 | Race, Equal Protection and the Law | 3 |
| LEGL A443 | Civil Liberties | 3 |
| LEGL A485 | Tribal Courts and Alaska Native Rights | 3 |
| LSSS A111 | Cultural Foundations of Human Behavior | 3 |
| MUS A215 | Music of Alaska Natives and Indigenous Peoples of Northern Regions | 3 |
| MUS A216 | World Indigenous Music | 3 |
| NS A411 | Population Health Integrative Capstone | 3 |
| PHIL A211 | Ancient and Medieval Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL A212 | Early Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL A301 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL A305 | Professional Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL A313 | Eastern Philosophy and Religion | 3 |
| PHIL A314 | Abrahamic Religions | 3 |
| PHIL A490A | Selected Topics in Ethics, Community, and Society | 3 |
| PS A325 | Northeast Asia in 21st Century | 3 |
| RUSS A201 | Intermediate Russian I | 4 |
| RUSS A202 | Intermediate Russian II | 4 |
| SOC A101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC A201 | Social Problems and Solutions | 3 |
| SOC A202 | Social Institutions | 3 |
| SOC A490A | Senior Sociology Seminar | 3 |
| SPAN A201 | Intermediate Spanish I | 4 |
| SPAN A202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
| SWK A106 | Introduction to Social Welfare | 3 |
| SWK A243 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through Community Service Learning | 3 |
| THR A492 | Seminar in Theatre or Dance | 3 |
| WSGS A200 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | 3 |
| WSGS A201 | Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies | 3 |
Tier 3: Integrative Capstone
Integrative Capstone courses culminate the GER experience by synthesizing material across GER domains with the blending of basic college-level skills (Tier 1) and/or disciplinary areas (Tier 2), establishing a foundation for life-long learning.
- Synthesize disciplinary knowledge, creative thinking, critical judgment, and reflection in a variety of contexts to assess complex issues.
- Identify how personal, structural, and cultural factors produce diverse experiences, and perspectives in society and apply effective and appropriate strategies to interact in local and global communities.
The 37-credit General Education Requirement, including the 3-credit integrative capstone, is required for graduation after September 2008 for baccalaureate students who were admitted to major or pre-major status under the 2005-2006 UAA Catalog or later catalogs. (For specifics on catalog year requirements, see Academic Standards and Regulations.)
Courses completed at UAA must be selected from the following Integrative Capstone courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 3 credits from the following: | ||
| ACCT A452 | Auditing | 3 |
| ANTH A452 | Culture and Human Biodiversity | 3 |
| ANTH A454 | Culture and Ecology | 3 |
| ANTH A455 | Culture and Health | 3 |
| ANTH A464 | Culture and Globalization | 3 |
| ART A491 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| ATA A492 | Air Transportation System Seminar | 3 |
| BA A376 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| BIOL A452 | Human Genome | 3 |
| BIOL A456 | Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos | 3 |
| BIOL A473 | Conservation Biology | 3 |
| BIOL A474 | Ecotoxicology | 3 |
| BIOL A481 | Marine Biology | 3 |
| CE A438 | Design of Civil Engineering Systems | 3 |
| CHEM A441 | Principles of Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM A456 | Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos | 3 |
| CHEM A474 | Ecotoxicology | 3 |
| CM A450 | Construction Management Professional Practice | 3 |
| COMM A412 | Persuasion | 3 |
| CSCE A470 | Computer Science and Engineering Capstone Project | 3 |
| DH A424 | Community Dental Health II | 3 |
| DN A415 | Community Nutrition | 3 |
| DNCE A370 | Interdisciplinary Dance Studies: Issues and Methods | 3 |
| ECON A492 | Seminar in Economic Research | 3 |
| EDFN A300 | Philosophical and Social Context of American Education | 3 |
| EDFN A304 | Comparative Education | 3 |
| EE A438 | Design of Electrical Engineering Systems | 3 |
| ENGL A467 | The History and Future of Global English | 3 |
| ENGL A478 | Public Science Writing | 3 |
| ENGL A479 | Advanced Studies in Literature | 3 |
| GEO A460 | Geomatics Capstone Project | 3 |
| GEOG A390A | Selected Topics in Global Geography | 3 |
| GEOG A470 | Environmental Policy and Regulation in Alaska | 3 |
| GEOL A361 | Earth Resources and Society | 3 |
| GEOL A468 | Geomicrobiology | 3 |
| HA A495 | Hospitality Administration Internship | 6 |
| HIST A325 | Northeast Asia in 21st Century | 3 |
| HIST A330 | Russia in East Asia | 3 |
| HIST A341 | History of Alaska | 3 |
| HIST A390 | Themes in World History | 3 |
| HIST A427 | Post-Soviet Culture and Society | 3 |
| HS A492 | Senior Seminar: Contemporary Health Policy | 3 |
| HUMS A496 | Human Services Integrative Capstone | 3 |
| INTL A325 | Northeast Asia in 21st Century | 3 |
| JPC A403 | Communications and Media Research | 3 |
| JPC A492 | JPC Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| JUST A430 | Homelessness and Crime | 3 |
| JUST A432 | Crime Analysis and Mapping | 3 |
| JUST A434 | Police-Community Relations | 3 |
| JUST A460 | Justice in Crisis | 3 |
| JUST A463 | Biosocial Criminology | 3 |
| KIN A384 | Cultural and Psychological Aspects of Health and Physical Activity | 3 |
| LANG A390 | Selected Topics in Crosscultural Explorations and Perspectives | 3 |
| LEGL A443 | Civil Liberties | 3 |
| LEGL A449 | Jurisprudence and Legal Theory | 3 |
| LEGL A485 | Tribal Courts and Alaska Native Rights | 3 |
| LING A467 | The History and Future of Global English | 3 |
| MATH A420 | Historical Mathematics | 3 |
| MBIO A468 | Geomicrobiology | 3 |
| ME A438 | Design of Mechanical Engineering Systems | 3 |
| MEDT A302 | Clinical Laboratory Education and Management | 4 |
| MUS A331 | Form and Analysis | 3 |
| NS A411 | Population Health Integrative Capstone | 3 |
| NS A475 | Nursing Integrative Capstone | 3 |
| OSH A460 | Economic Value of Safety | 3 |
| PHIL A490A | Selected Topics in Ethics, Community, and Society | 3 |
| PHYS A456 | Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos | 3 |
| PS A325 | Northeast Asia in 21st Century | 3 |
| PS A492 | Senior Seminar in Politics | 3 |
| PSY A370 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3 |
| SOC A490A | Senior Sociology Seminar | 3 |
| STAT A308 | Intermediate Statistics for the Sciences | 3 |
| SWK A439 | Social Welfare: Policies and Issues | 3 |
| TECH A453 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| THR A492 | Seminar in Theatre or Dance | 3 |