University-Wide Standards for Undergraduate Teaching Assistants at Florida State University

These University-wide standards are for an undergraduate student assuming one of the various instructional roles. These expectations are the minimum criteria, and departments may adopt additional or more stringent standards. Programs that do not use undergraduate students in instructional roles would not be affected by this policy. The established standards apply to all undergraduate teaching assistants, whether paid or working in a credit-earning capacity, in course instruction or aid. Note: Students who function in these roles who are not hired or receiving credit will still be held to role requirements.

The companion policy, University-wide Standards for Graduate Teaching Assistants at Florida State University, details the policies that apply to the use of graduate students as teaching assistants.

General

Administrative responsibility for the teaching assignment rests within the department or program in which the student is employed as an undergraduate teaching assistant (UGTA). Each department is responsible for:

  • providing orientation, supervision, and evaluation of its UGTAs.
  • assigning a faculty member to work closely with the individual undergraduate student to supervise and assist them in carrying out teaching responsibilities.

There should be a departmental orientation for UGTAs prior to their beginning any teaching responsibilities. Departments must also ensure that all UGTAs receive their required training on sexual harassment, FERPA, the Academic Honor Policy, and how to identify and handle situations of potential conflicts of interest. Departments must have their trainings approved and cataloged with the Division of Undergraduate Studies before any student can be certified as an UGTA. Departments must follow the established university recruiting and hiring process and the training requirements, listed below, in order to utilize UGTAs.

It is strongly recommended that each program have a discipline-specific teaching manual for its UGTAs to supplement the University teaching manual, Instruction at FSU, which can be viewed online at https://odl.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2391/files/media/I%40FSU.pdf.

Undergraduate Assistantship Job Code

To monitor compliance with University policies and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirements, it is imperative that the proper appointment classifications be used for UGTAs. It is the responsibility of individual departments that employ UGTAs to establish the appropriate job code according to role responsibility. The Office of Human Resources (HR) can provide guidance on each classification and is the office to contact if there are any questions. Students in all Undergraduate Teaching Assistant classifications must be regularly supervised and evaluated by their supervising faculty member. They must also be certified as completely trained before they begin their job duties. Certification will be based on completion of the appropriate training requirements. The university standards for hiring Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UGTAs) are in the following job codes:

  • Undergraduate Grading Assistant (A101)
  • Undergraduate Tutorial Assistant (A002)
  • Undergraduate Instructional/Lab Section Assistant (A003/A022)

Undergraduate Grading Assistants are degree seeking undergraduate students in the discipline or field in which they were hired to grade. Undergraduate students are restricted from grading other undergraduates' work on a subjective basis. They will assist instructors in grading based on completion or objective questions. They also help in administering exams and lab assignments. They will have direct contact with the faculty teaching the course. Undergraduate Grading Assistants are level one UGTAs. Job Code A101

Undergraduate Tutorial Assistants are degree seeking undergraduate students who have demonstrated subject matter expertise in the discipline or field in which they were hired to tutor. They will assist students in understanding and processing course materials and/or concepts. They will have direct contact with students and will do no grading. Undergraduate Tutorial Assistants are level two UGTAs. Job Code A002

Undergraduate Instructional/Lab Section Assistants are degree seeking undergraduate students trained in the discipline or field in which they were hired. They will lead recitation, discussion, or colloquium classes under the direct supervision of faculty/staff. Alternatively, they will lead lab classes, demonstrations, and/or experiments, under the direct supervision of faculty/staff. In order to hold this position, the student must have passed the course they will be instructing or leading and/or a training course to prepare them. Students must be listed and associated with the class and be assigned an instructor role. They will have direct contact with students and may grade assignments but will do no subjective grading. This role may include additional duties such as those described in aforementioned roles. Undergraduate Instructional/Lab Section Assistants are level three UGTAs. Job Code A003 or A022.

Note: A022 is an Exempt (from FLSA) job code whereas A003 is Non-Exempt. Non-exempt UGTAs are paid hourly wages and their time and leave must be tracked bi-weekly. Exempt UGTAs are paid a stipend for the semester and hours are auto generated in their timesheets. Appointing an UGTA as A022 (exempt job code) requires an OPS exempt request form and is subject to HR approval.

Learning Assistants (LAs) are undergraduates who have successfully completed a course and are subsequently selected by faculty to work with them in the classroom, helping current students engage with course material for better understanding. Through the guidance of weekly preparation sessions and a pedagogy course, LAs facilitate discussions among groups of students in a variety of classroom settings that encourage active engagement. Learning Assistants are level three UGTAs. Job Code A003 or A022

Note: A022 is an Exempt (from FLSA) job code whereas A003 is Non-Exempt. Non-exempt UGTAs are paid hourly wages and their time and leave must be tracked bi-weekly. Exempt UGTAs are paid a stipend for the semester and hours are auto generated in their timesheets. Appointing an UGTA as A022 (exempt job code) requires an OPS exempt request form and is subject to HR approval.

Minimum Training Requirements for Different Levels of Instruction (provided face-to-face or online)

All UGTAs must receive training on:

  • Discrimination/Sexual Misconduct/Retaliation Awareness and Prevention as included in in OPS New Employee Orientation (https://hr.fsu.edu/?page=neonline/neonline_home)
  • The Academic Honor Policy (information available through the Office of the Vice President of Faculty Development and Advancement https://fda.fsu.edu/)
  • The Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (information available through the Office of the University Registrar https://registrar.fsu.edu/)
  • Department specific policies and procedures for the individual department in which they are working.

All level two and three UGTAs must complete:

  • Peer Ambassadors, Advisors, Leaders, and Mentors Badge, covering a social media policy, code of conduct, or approved department equivalent.

All level three UGTAs must also receive:

  • Approved training on how to facilitate the class they will be leading.

Training for each of these policies is available in online learning modules; please contact Undergraduate Studies for access to this content.

Departments that choose to employ international undergraduate students who are not native speakers of English as UGTAs must certify the student's ability to communicate in spoken English using either the SPEAK exam or the speaking portion of the IBTOEFL. A score of 50 or higher on the SPEAK test, or 26 or higher on the speaking portion of the IBTOEFL, certifies a student to teach at any level. A score of 45 on SPEAK, or 23 to 24 on the Speaking section of IBTOEFL, certifies a student to teach at level 1. The Center for Intensive English Studies (CIES) offers courses in Spoken English (EAP courses). CIES also administers and scores the SPEAK test. For more information, please see https://cies.fsu.edu/. Departments must send documentation regarding those UGTAs it has certified in English competency to the Office of the Vice President for Faculty Development and Advancement.

Undergraduate Housing

Executive Director of University Housing: Shannon Staten, 109 Student Life Building

Residence Halls

The Office of University Housing is responsible for all on-campus housing facilities and programs for residents. The office provides living accommodations for full-time, degree-seeking, fee-paying students. All assignments are made without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation or national origin. Some rooms and apartments are adapted for residents who have physical disabilities.

University facilities on the main campus include eighteen residence halls accommodating approximately 6,700 single undergraduates and graduate students in a variety of suite and apartment-style housing spaces. The chart below lists each residence hall and the special programs available in each residential area. All of the residence halls are co-ed.

For the security of the residents, entrances to residence halls are locked at all times. Residents must use their FSUCards to enter. Visitors must be escorted in the building at all times by a resident.

Each room is furnished with a bed for each resident, study desks, chairs, dresser space, a small refrigerator, and Internet access for each resident. Residents must provide their own linens. Bicycle pads for parking are situated outside each hall, but residents must provide their own lock and chain.

Halls Special Programs/Comments
Azalea Suite Style
Broward Suite Style
Bryan Exploration and Discovery Learning Community- freshmen only; Suite Style
Cawthon Women in Math, Science, and Engineering (WIMSE); Music Living-Learning Community; Suite Style
DeGraff Suite Style
Deviney Entrepreneurship and Innovation Learning Community; Suite Style
Dorman Global and Public Affairs Learning Community. Suite Style
Gilchrist Suite Style
Jennie Murphree Suite Style
Landis Suite Style; Honors Community
Magnolia Engineering Learning Community; Suite Style
McCollum Apartment Style
Ragans Apartment Style
Reynolds Health Professions Learning Community; Suite Style
Rogers Apartment Style
Salley Suite Style
Traditions Apartment Style
Wildwood FGEN Noles Living-Learning Community; Social Justice Living-Learning Community; Nursing Learning Community; Suite Style

Costs

Semester rate includes utilities, mail service, wired and wireless Internet, and a refrigerator. Rental rates and payment due dates are provided on the University housing Website at https://housing.fsu.edu/.

Note: All housing rental fees are established by Florida State University and are subject to approval by the State Board of Education. University Housing is a self-supporting auxiliary, and rental rates must reflect operating costs.

Contracts

Upon notice of admission, students receive information about housing which includes information about how to submit a housing contract electronically. The contract is available at https://housing.fsu.edu/.

As space is limited, interested students are urged to submit their contract and advance payment as quickly as possible. Assignments are made on a priority basis: 1) returning residents–based on the number of completed credit hours on file with the Office of the University Registrar, and 2) all new residents–based on the date the contract is submitted. No guarantee can be given that specific room or hall preferences can be met.

The Housing Contract for residence hall students is for the contract period for the semester(s) for which the student contracts. All students who submit the Housing Contract and enroll in the University are rent obligated for the period of the contract. Academic year contracts include both Fall and Spring semesters and are not eligible for cancellation except as stated in the contract terms and conditions.

Special Living Units

Although no student is required to reside in University housing facilities, entering freshmen are encouraged to do so to avail themselves of the opportunities provided by the University Housing staff. University Housing has developed a housing program that is committed to providing a comfortable environment that promotes and supports the educational mission of the University. Great effort is taken to provide students with a variety of alternatives and choices in residence hall living.

In addition to its variety of facilities, University Housing is committed to providing students with a wide range of activities and programs that are designed for their needs. Full-time student affairs professionals, graduate assistants, and student staff reside within the halls both to assist residents with academic and interpersonal problems and to organize social, recreational, and educational events. Residents are encouraged to be active in their communities through their hall governments.

Several special living units help to develop a sense of community among their residents. Here students join together to share personal and academic interests. Students admitted to the FSU Honors Program receive priority for assignment to Landis Hall, where staff and residents share a commitment to the honors program. Eleven living-learning communities (LLCs) are housed in residence halls across campus. These LLCs are designed to help students succeed during the critical first year of college.

For additional information about special programs, please visit the University Housing Website at https://housing.fsu.edu/.

Other Options

Students who are unable or choose not to live in University housing have several housing options. A considerable number of apartments and homes located near campus are available for rent. Greek organization houses accommodate some of their members.

The Southern Scholarship Foundation provides free rent housing in a cooperative living environment for a limited number of students who have excellent academic records and financial need. The eligibility requirements are a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a FAFSA EFC of 7500 or lower. Students share all household duties and each foundation house is supervised by a House Manager upper-level student who resides with the students. Online applications are due on November 1st for Spring applicants and on April 1st for Fall applicants. The application is available on the SSF Website. Southern Scholarship Foundation, 322 Stadium Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304; (850) 222-3833; https://www.southernscholarship.org/.

The Off-Campus Housing Office, a Student Government funded agency, serves as an information center, assisting students who seek off-campus housing. The office maintains a list of area houses, apartments, private residence halls, scholarship houses, and mobile homes. The information available includes rental cost, deposit, distance from campus, lease terms, and amenities.

 

FSU Panama City On-Campus Student Housing

Seminole Landing Residence Hall is a public/private partnership between FSU Panama City, Zimmer Development, and Asset Living Management providing affordable rates for on-campus luxury student apartments.

The FSU Panama City Office of the Dean and Asset Living Management are responsible for all on-campus housing facilities. The Asset Living Management office provides living accommodations for full-time, degree seeking, fee-paying students. All assignments are made without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin. Some rooms and apartments are adapted for residents who have physical disabilities.

Apartment Type Students per Bedroom
1 bedroom / 1 bath 1
2 bedroom / 1 bath 2
2 bedroom / 2 bath 2
4 bedroom / 2 bath 4

For the security of the residents, entrances to residence hall apartments are locked at all times. Residents must use keys to enter, and visitors must be escorted by a resident at all times in the building.

Costs

For cost information, please contact the Seminole Landing Leasing Office at (850) 640-3031.

Seminole Landing

Semester rates includes utilities, mail service, wired and wireless Internet, cable, in-room kitchens, and a refrigerator. Rental rates and payment due dates are provided on the Seminole Landing website at https://www.seminolelandingfsu.com/.

Note: All housing rental fees are established by Florida State University, Zimmer Development, and Asset Living and are subject to approval by the State Board of Education.

Contracts

Students may submit a contract for housing after notice of admission. The housing contract is available at https://www.seminolelandingfsu.com/.

As space is limited, interested students are urged to submit their contracts as quickly as possible. Assignments are made on a priority basis: 1) returning residents – based on the number of completed credit hours on file in the Office of the University Registrar and 2) all new residents – based on the date the contract is submitted. Although graduate student spaces are typically in the buildings listed above, an assignment could be made in a different building based on space available.

The terms and conditions of occupancy are for the contract period for the semester(s) for which the student contracts. All students who submit the Housing Contract and enroll in the University are rent obligated for the period of the contract. Academic year contracts include both Fall and Spring semesters and are not eligible for cancellation except as stated in the contract terms and conditions.

Other Options

Students who are unable or choose not to live in University housing have several housing options. A considerable number of apartments and homes located near campus are available for rent through local real estate agencies and private owners.

2023-2024 Undergraduate Colleges

College of Applied Studies

Undergraduate

Dean: Randall Hanna; Associate Deans: Amy Polick, Irvin Clark; Assistant Dean: Banyon Pelham

Established in 2010, the College of Applied Studies is one of the newest colleges at the University. The administrative offices of the College of Applied Studies are located on the Panama City campus, which is about one hundred miles southwest of Tallahassee, on beautiful North Bay.

General Information

All students must meet the University-wide baccalaureate degree requirements summarized in the "Undergraduate Degree Requirements" chapter of this General Bulletin. To enroll in the College of Applied Studies, an undergraduate must be certified by the Division of Undergraduate Studies or be a transfer student with fifty-two or more semester hours of accepted credit. Admission to the College of Applied Studies requires at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) in prior academic work and that the student is in good standing within the University. Since individual departments within the College of Applied Studies may stipulate higher admission standards, students should consult the appropriate chapters of this General Bulletin for specific requirements. Students applying for admission to one of the College of Applied Studies degree granting departments or to one of the non-degree programs must apply through Florida State University's Panama City Office of Admissions and Records online at https://pc.fsu.edu/Admissions.

Advising

Florida State University Panama City provides academic course advising to students through the Chapman Family Foundation Center for Academic Advising and Student Success Center, located in room C117 of the Holley Academic Center. For more information, students may email advising@pc.fsu.edu or call (850) 770-2288. Distance Learning students should contact Dana Smith for advising at dsmith@pc.fsu.edu or 850-770-2266. Students are also encouraged to meet often with their respective faculty for guidance on curriculum, research, and professional/career development.

Programs Offered

The College of Applied Studies offers several Bachelor of Science (BS) degree programs. Students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in the College of Applied Studies may choose from the following degree programs:

  • BS degree in Professional Communication
  • BS degree in Financial Planning
  • BS degree in Public Safety and Security with a major in Law Enforcement Operations
  • BS degree in Public Safety and Security with a major in Law Enforcement Intelligence
  • BS degree in Public Safety and Security with a major in Crime Scene Investigation
  • BS to MS degree in Corporate and Public Communication (Combined Bachelor's/Master's Pathway)

Undergraduate Certificates

In addition to its bachelor's degree programs, the College of Applied studies offers the Undergraduate Certificate in Underwater Crime Scene Investigation. This program comprises 16 academic credits, and its completion allows a student to obtain a specialized certificate as part of the degree, or as nondegree seeking student. Participants learn through enhanced courses in underwater investigation and science diving. Further information regarding the certificate programs may be found at https://pc.fsu.edu/certificate-programs.

Institutes and Centers

The College of Applied Studies works directly with the FSU Panama City Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Institute, which promotes educational excellence by providing educators with professional skills and research-based practices that foster exemplary teaching and inspire meaningful learning in STEM disciplines. The FSU Panama City STEM Institute is the Florida Engineering Affiliate for Project Lead the Way (PLTW). For more information, please visit https://pc.fsu.edu/stem.

Facilities

The FSU College of Applied Studies is housed in the Technology, Holley, and Bayside buildings at the FSU Panama City campus. The entire FSU Panama City campus occupies just over twenty-five acres and is located directly on the blue waters of the North Bay. Within the FSU Panama City campus, the College of Applied Studies has state-of-the-art science and computer laboratories, as well as classrooms with enhanced technology for distance learning. The Holley Academic Center is the largest and most central building on campus. The Holley Center is a three-story facility in excess of 100,000 square feet and it houses twenty-one general purpose classrooms, a digital design studio, student success center, veteran's ready room, advising center, student seminar rooms, study and meeting rooms, a library and learning center, a 500-seat multi-purpose lecture hall/community room, and ten academic/computer laboratories in support of programs in public safety and security, civil and environmental engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, advanced scientific diving, and underwater crime scene investigation. The Holley Academic Center was named in recognition of Russell C. Holley's naming gift in honor and memory of his parents.

Scholarships

Students enrolled at FSU Panama City in the College of Applied Studies are eligible to apply for endowed scholarships. For more information on how you can apply or an application, please visit the Website of the FSU Panama City Foundation at https://pc.fsu.edu/finances/scholarships.

University Honors and Honor Societies

The College of Applied Studies encourages eligible students to participate in university honors and "honors in the major" programs. The honors-in-the-major program is offered to all eligible Public Safety & Security students. For more information on participating, please visit: https://honors.fsu.edu/honors-major or contact Dr. Mark Feulner at mfeulner@pc.fsu.edu. For a list of university-wide honor societies officially recognized by Florida State University, requirements, and other information, see the "University Honors Office and Honor Societies" chapter of this General Bulletin. College-wide honor societies officially recognized by the College of Applied Studies are listed below, followed by discipline-specific societies. For complete details of activities and membership requirements, contact the individual organizations.

Delta Alpha Pi International Honors Society recognizes high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities. The organization strives to celebrate and support academic achievements while encouraging leadership and advocacy for the advancement of students with disabilities. For more information, please contact Dr. Laurie Lawrence at llawrence@fsu.edu.

Delta Delta Epsilon Forensic Honor Society The mission of the Delta Delta Epsilon is to function as an honor society for students of the forensic sciences. The activities of the Society are designed to stimulate academic achievement, promote community understanding, and advance the fields of forensic science. Colleges and universities which grant baccalaureate or advanced degrees in the forensic sciences and related fields that support this mission may establish chapters.

Students invited to join the Alpha Kappa Chapter must major in Crime Scene Investigation or other forensic science related field, have maintained a minimum of a 3.3 grade point average throughout their college studies and completed at least 22 credit hours within their major. Students inducted will be required to organize and complete a service project. For more information, please contact Charla Perdue at cper-due@fsu.edu.

Lambda Pi Eta is the official Communication Studies honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA) and a member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS). Lambda Pi Eta honor society recognizes the achievements of both undergraduate and graduate students, promotes scholarly activities, and rewards outstanding scholastic performance. The organization works to stimulate interest in the communication discipline. For more information, please contact Dr. Laurie Lawrence at llawrence@fsu.edu.

Leadership/Scholastic Societies

Garnet and Gold Scholar Society facilitates involvement and recognizes the engaged, well-rounded student who excels within and beyond the classroom in the areas of Leadership, Internship, Service, International, and Research. For more information, visit https://garnetandgoldscholar.fsu.edu/or contact the FSU Panama City campus advisor Sarah Schreck by email at sschreck@pc.fsu.edu.

Garnet Key Honor Society of the Panama City campus, founded in 1986, recognizes students primarily for service and scholarship, but also for spirit and leadership. Activities are generally service projects and functions for the Panama City campus. Applicants must have completed fifteen semester hours at that campus with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. For more information, visit https://pc.fsu.edu/dsa/involvement/leadership/gkhs.

Student Activities

The Communication Club is affiliated with the FSU Panama City Communication Department and assists students in professional development and social networking. To become a member, students must complete the organization's member application, maintain a 2.0 GPA, be in good standing with the University, and pay the $15/semester (fall and spring) membership dues within one month of becoming a member. No University student may be denied membership on the basis of race, creed, sex, age, national origin, handicap, or religion. Membership is open to any college student currently enrolled at FSU Panama City. Members may also be from other schools. Members are not required to be Communications majors. For more information, contact Dr. Laurie Lawrence at llawrence@fsu.edu.

The Scuba, Hyperbaric, and Recreational Club (SHARC) is a dive club established to coordinate and facilitate SCUBA training due to FSU Panama City student interest in scientific and recreational diving. Membership is open to all regardless of certification status. Certified divers that are members have access to club resources such as regulators, dive lights, and buoyancy compensators. For more information, contact Dr. Mark Feulner at mfuelner@fsu.edu.

College of Arts and Sciences

Undergraduate

Dean: Sam Huckaba; Associate Deans: Aline Kalbian, Timothy Logan

The oldest college at the University, the College of Arts and Sciences has provided generations of undergraduate students with instruction in the liberal arts disciplines that are essential for intellectual development and personal growth: English; history; humanities; and the physical, biological, mathematical, computational, and behavioral sciences. At the graduate level, too, the contributions of the College of Arts and Sciences have been integral to the evolution of the University. The first recorded Master's degree at the Florida State College for Women was awarded by the College of Arts and Sciences in 1908, and the first Doctorate at Florida State University was awarded in Chemistry in 1952.

College of Arts and Sciences faculty have earned national and international recognition for research, teaching, and distinguished service to the profession. In addition to awarding Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Professional Science Masters (PSM), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees, and heavily supporting the General Education Program, the College of Arts and Sciences offers an extensive array of foundation courses for pre-professional and professional programs.

Requirements

All students must meet the University-wide baccalaureate degree requirements summarized in the "Undergraduate Degree Requirements" chapter of this General Bulletin. In addition, all students receiving a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences must satisfy the requirements listed in the following paragraphs.

In order to enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences, an undergraduate must be certified by the Division of Undergraduate Studies or be a transfer student with fifty-two or more semester hours of accepted credit. Admission to the College of Arts and Sciences requires at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) and completion of at least half of the General Education requirements including required English Composition and Quantitative/Logical Thinking courses. Since individual departments may stipulate higher admission standards, students should consult the appropriate chapters of this General Bulletin for specific requirements.

Foreign Language

The College of Arts and Sciences requires that Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science students be proficient at the intermediate level in one language other than English. Students may satisfy the requirement by completing college coursework through the 2000 level or equivalent course of a classical or modern foreign language. Students enrolled in their first term at FSU and students with at least a 2.5 FSU GPA may take these courses on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) basis, as long as they meet the published University deadline for declaring this intention. For information on University deadlines, refer to the "Academic Calendar" located on the Office of the University Registrar Website at https://registrar.fsu.edu/. A student taking coursework to fulfill the College's foreign language requirement must earn at least a "C–" or "S". Exceptions to this policy are rare and only granted in cases of documented learning disabilities which are specific to foreign language.

Hours used to fulfill the foreign language requirement may not be counted toward a major or minor. Native speakers of a language other than English and students who wish to demonstrate proficiency by means other than coursework should consult the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics.

Please note that the College's foreign language requirement differs from the University's foreign language admissions requirement. It is important to understand that, although completion of two years of high school foreign language courses or two semesters of postsecondary foreign language will satisfy the University's admissions requirement, these courses do not satisfy the College of Arts and Sciences' foreign language graduation requirements for BA and BS students. Please consult the "Admissions" section of this General Bulletin for more information.

All students who intend to continue study of a modern foreign language at Florida State University in which they have previous experience (such as high school study or study abroad) must be placed into the appropriate course by the relevant department. Students with experience in French, German, and Spanish who continue with the same language must take the placement test before they enroll in a course in the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics. Students pursuing proficiency in other languages must consult the relevant department for the appropriate placement procedures before enrolling.

Minor

Majors in the College of Arts and Sciences require the completion of an FSU approved minor. Exceptions include certain programs with collateral minors. Students completing a double major do not have to complete a minor. Students pursuing two degrees (dual degree or a second baccalaureate degree) must have a separate minor for each degree that is awarded by this College. If one of the degrees is to be awarded by another College in the University, that dean's office will specify any minor requirements. While many minors require only twelve semester hours, others require more. No courses used for satisfying the General Education requirements, the College foreign language requirement or major requirements may be counted toward the minor. The student's minor should be in a different department than the major. In a few cases it may be possible to take the minor in a different program, but within the same department as the major. Students wanting to pursue that possibility must consult with an advisor in the dean's office. Students must choose a minor from the list of approved FSU minors. See https://academic-guide.fsu.edu/minors for a list of FSU minors. Please note that completion of an FSU certificate program will satisfy the college minor requirement.

Requirements for the Major

See departmental entries for specific requirements. If courses used to satisfy major requirements are used to meet the General Education requirements, no more than four semester hours of these General Education courses may also be counted toward the major requirements.

Second Baccalaureate Degree or Dual Degree

Consecutive Bachelor's Degree Beyond the First Bachelor's Degree

Students may receive additional baccalaureate degrees beyond the first degree in cases where a bachelor's degree has already been awarded. University policy prohibits the awarding of more than one degree from the same degree program due to the overlap of core requirements of that degree program. A student completing a second bachelor's degree in the College of Arts and Sciences must complete a minimum of thirty semester hours in residence, a new major (including computer competency), a new minor, satisfy the Civic Literacy requirement, and demonstrate satisfaction of the College of Arts and Sciences' foreign language requirement. The additional thirty semester hours must be completed in residence after the completion of the first degree. Hours earned by the student during the completion of the first baccalaureate degree, over and above those actually required for the first degree, may not be included in the thirty semester hours. With regards to the major, students will be permitted to use the prerequisites and core requirements that had been completed in a prior bachelor's degree, but any elective courses cannot be applied to the second bachelor's degree. There are no General Education requirements for the second degree. Foreign language proficiency, once established, can be used towards the additional bachelor's degree requirements.

Dual Bachelor's Degrees

In certain cases, students may pursue multiple bachelor's degrees simultaneously. The requirement for earning concurrent, or dual, bachelor's degrees are: (1) satisfy the requirements for each major/minor as well as individual college requirements for both the first and the second degrees; (2) complete thirty semester hours in residence, in addition to the hours required for the first degree, for a minimum total of 150 earned hours, and (3) complete all University degree requirements. There are no General Education requirements for the additional degree(s).

 

Note: To distinguish between second baccalaureate degrees and second majors, see the appropriate paragraph under "Undergraduate Degree Requirements" in this General Bulletin.

 

Degree Granting Departments

  • Anthropology
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Classics
  • Computer Science
  • Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
  • English
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Modern Languages and Linguistics
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Religion
  • Scientific Computing
  • Statistics

Non-Degree Granting Departments

  • Aerospace Studies
  • Military Science