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Many IDS students
have enrolled in established interdisciplinary programs, each of which
allows latitude for them to develop course work and research programs that
suit their individual interests. The established concentrations include:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biological Illustration, Cell and Developmental
Biology, Experimental Pathobiology, Environmental Studies, Film and Media
Studies, International Studies, Microbial Genetics, Neurobiological Studies,
Organizational Behavior, Women's Studies, AND Quantitative Sciences.
The IDS major is a
restricted admissions program. A 3.0 GPA is required for admission. Students
must choose two faculty members from different departments who agree to
serve as advisors during the program, from the planning stages to completion
(See Information for Faculty Sponsors Link.) At least one of these faculty
must be from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Each interdisciplinary
program of study must be approved by the College Committee on Interdisciplinary
Studies and include at least 17 credit hours of 3000-4000 level coursework
taken in two or more departments. All other College degree requirements
(e.g., foreign language, basic distribution, electives, etc.) must be met.
The student must also take at least seven credit hours of IDS 4906 (Independent
Research) under the direction of one or both of the supervisory faculty
members and produce a senior thesis which incorporates the findings of
the research project. Students should begin planning an interdisciplinary
program early on in the undergraduate career. Formal applications should
be submitted, by the end of the sophomore year. For information on requirements
and procedures for the IDS major select Information for Students.
For further information
or materials, contact the office of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences,
2014 Turlington Hall, (352) 392-6800, or consult the web site listed below.
Overseas Studies, within
the UF International Center (UFIC), offers UF students the opportunity
to study in a wide range of academic and cultural settings. The office
coordinates 32 semester and year long programs and 28 summer programs in
24 countries. Study abroad programs satisfy the general education
international and diversity requirement and also may fulfill requirements
for a major or minor, as well as basic distribution area requirements and
UF summer residency. Students interested in study abroad opportunities
should contact the Overseas Studies Office in 123 Grinter, (352) 392-5323.
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SITES FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
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More information
is also available on the World Wide Web at: http://web.clas.ufl.edu/ids.
Information about the Academic Advising Center for the College of Liberal
Arts and Sciences can also be found on our homepage at: http://www.advising.ufl.edu/.
From this site you can find information about all majors or minors in the
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This page also contains many
useful links around campus and allows students to ask questions of an academic
advisor via e-mail. Students can check their academic records, register
for classes, and run a degree audit for any undergraduate major through
ISIS located at: http://www.isis.ufl.edu/.
Native students will
be permitted to change majors provided they are “on-track” according to
the minimum progression standards detailed in the undergrad catalog.
If you are not “on-track” for the appropriate semester, an academic advisor
in the AAC can assist you in a plan that will allow you to be admitted
to the major of your choice or discuss an alternate plan. All students
wishing to change to a major in Liberal Arts and Sciences must first discuss
their plans with an academic advisor in the AAC. Students wishing
to change to a major outside of the CLAS must contact the other college
directly.
The Academic Advising
Center is responsible for acting as an information and referral center
to provide faculty advisors and students with timely and accurate information
on university-wide requirements, policies, procedures, and referrals to
appropriate services. Students ultimately are responsible for knowing
and fulfilling all university, college, and major requirements for graduation.
Also, students are responsible for knowing and adhering to all university
policies and deadlines. It is recommended that you meet with an advisor
in your college each semester to discuss your academic progress.
Questions about major requirements should be directed to an undergraduate
advisor in the major department. The Academic Advising Center is
open M-F from 8-5 and students will be seen on a first come, first served
basis. Appointments can also be made by calling: (352) 392-1521.
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