Welcome

1. Welcome Goals of this Session: Introduce you to the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) requirements. Provide you with the tools to… plan your curriculum track your progress take responsibility for your education Updated 6.15.2011

2. Academic Advising • Each school/college within Temple has its own professional advising staff, including advisors who work with specific populations (e.g. athletes, study abroad, pre-law). • Each department has a faculty/departmental advisor who can assist you with specific questions about your program. • The CLA Academic Advising Center is located on the third floor of 1810 Liacouras Walk.

3. Our Roles as Academic Advisors • To help you learn about and understand the General Education (GenEd) & University policies • To help you understand the benefits and/or consequences of your academic decisions • To send Advising Session Reports to your Self Service Banner (SSB) account • These reports can be found through TUportal

4. How to Best Use Academic Advising • Be proactive: don’t wait until the last minute to address your needs and concerns. • Check your Temple e-mail account daily. Only use your Temple e-mail account to send e-mails within Temple. • Regularly check your roster on SSB and track your progress on DARS. • These reports can be accessed through TUportal • Refer to the Undergraduate Bulletin for questions about policies, programs throughout the University, and course descriptions. • Review your Advising Session Report after you meet with an advisor. • ASK QUESTIONS!

5. Visualize the Goal! Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts GenEd Major CLA requirements & electives

6. What Is a Liberal Arts Education? The LIBERAL ARTS are studies that provide general knowledge and intellectual skills in academic fields rather than specific vocational skills. The College of Liberal Arts has TWO main academic divisions: The humanities study the human condition using methods that are largely analytic, critical, or speculative. They include majors such as English, Philosophy, or Religion. The social sciences study the inner workings of the social world. They include majors such as Psychology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice.

7. CLA Credit Distribution 123 credits are required for graduation Out of the 123 credits, 90 credits MUST be within CLAor CST Out of the 90 credits, 45 credits MUST be within CLA or CST and Upper Level (courses numbered 2000-4999) Out of the 45 credits, 6 credits MUST be Upper Level within CLA or CST and taken outside the division of your major

8. Foreign Language & Global/World Society Requirement : • One World Society (GG) course • First semester of a foreign language • Second semester of a foreign language • Third semester of a foreign language -OR- A second World Society (GG) course -OR- Study Abroad * You may be exempt from the Foreign Language requirement if • Your placement test scores reflect knowledge past the 2nd level of a language • You are a non-native English speaker (please speak to an academic advisor)

9. Get It “Write” Writing courses are to be taken in the following sequence, depending on the results of your placement exam: • English 0701/0711*(preparatory English courses) • If you place into English 0701/0711, you must register for the course in Fall 2011 • English 0802/0812* (GenEd Analytical Reading & Writing courses) • If you place into English 0802/0812, you should register for this course in Fall 2011 or Spring 2012 * English 0711 and 0812 are ESL courses for non-native speakers.

10. Math = GQ • One (GQ) Quantitative Literacy course is required • If you place into Math 0701 or 0702, you must take a preparatory course before you take any GenEd Quantitative Literacy course. • If you plan a career in the sciences or health professions and place into Math 1021, Math 1022, Math 1031, or Math 1041, then you should consider taking one of those courses. • Please note that Math 1021 (College Algebra) and Math 1022 (Pre-calculus) do not satisfy the GQ requirement.

11. “What should I take if I have aborderline placement score?” • Foreign Language - Ask yourself, “If the course is only taught in the foreign language with very little English, would I feel comfortable?” • No -You should take the lower level language • Yes - You should take the higher level • English - Ask yourself, “Was it challenging to identify an author’s argument and respond to that argument with a thesis and supporting details of my own?” • Yes - You should take English 0701 • No- You should take English 0802

12. The Fall Preview Your first semester will likely include the following courses: • Math 0701 or a GQ Math course (see placement test results) • A Foreign Language (see placement test results) • English 0701/0711, 0802/0812 (if your English course is open) • An introductory major course and/or one or two GenEd courses (GA, GB, GD, GG, GS, or GU) • A freshman seminar course (optional) It is strongly suggested that first-year students take no more than 17 credits.

13. The Four-Year Plan • Take 15-17 credits in fall 2011 and 15-17 credits in spring 2012. • If you take more than 17 credits in one semester, you will be charged additional tuition per credit. • Maintain a GPA of at least 2.00 in CLA/CST courses, major coursework, and cumulative.

14. DARS • Keep track of your academic progress on DARS located in Self Service Banner and meet with an academic advisor and your departmental/faculty advisor at least once a semester. • Plan ahead! Be prepared for your advising sessions. You MUST be registered for or have at least two classes in mind when you meet with an advisor. • Use the Graduation Plan in your packet to chart your academic progress. Bring this plan with you to your advising appointments.

15. What Can I Do With a CLA Degree??? ANYTHING!!!

16. 10 Tips for Academic Success • Choose a balanced courseload. • Attend all classes and utilize the textbook. • Get familiar with the course syllabus. • Get to know your professors. • Study the hardest subject first. • Make use of tutoring services and workshops. • Form study groups. • Get involved in extracurricular activities. • Get to know your academic advisors in CLA. • Take responsibility for yourself and your decisions.

17. Final Thoughts • Meet regularly with academic advisors and departmental/faculty advisors to discuss your academic and career goals. • Get acquainted with and make use of all the resources and opportunities the University offers. Don’t forget the Undergraduate Bulletin! • Remember that TUmail is your official means of communication within the University.

18. YOUR HOMEWORK FOR TONIGHT • You should now be ready to develop a schedule for fall 2011! • Use the information from this presentation to compile a list of possible course selections for the fall 2011 semester.