Students who have transferred credit into the College are required to complete at least 6 semester hours in their major in the College. General Education Assessment Test Students are required to participate in the General Education Assessment program prior to receiving a baccalaureate degree from the College of Arts and Sciences. The assessment initiative is an effort to evaluate the University's General Education Program to help determine its effectiveness. Data from the test and questionnaire are not made a part of the student's academic record or reported for individual students. Participation is required following completion of 90 semester credit hours.
Information regarding testing times and dates is published in each year's Schedule of Courses.
The College awards the Associate in Arts degree in Paralegal Studies. Requirements for Combined Degrees Candidates for the combined degrees must complete all requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences and of the professional school. Students in the Science-Dental Hygiene program usually take Arts and Sciences courses before acceptance into the professional phase of the program, during enrollment in it, and after completion of the professional program. See department entries for specific requirements. The course work requirements for a minor consist of a minimum of 18 semester hours.