Fulbright College Academic Services
CORD 136
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
P 479-575-4801
E-mail: fcac@uark.edu
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Academic Planning Resources
Important Terms
- Catalog Year: Degree requirements published in the University Catalog during the year you began courses at the University of Arkansas. Catalog years begin in fall and end in the following summer.
- Major/Minor Map: Comprehensive overview for a Fulbright College major or minor. Each major map contains a snapshot of the degree requirements, a planning document, and detailed information about each requirement.
Major/Minor Maps
These maps contain a comprehensive overview of the majors and minors in the Fulbright College.
Fulbright College Honors Program Website
College Honors Program Requirements
For Previous Catalog Years, please see the College Honors Major Worksheets section of this website.
Departmental Honors
Honors Thesis Requirements
African & African-American Studies Program Website
Major:
African and African American Studies Dependent Major
AASTDEPMAJ Catalog Years 2018-19 through 2023-24
Minor:
African and African American Studies Minor
Major:
Asian Studies Dependent Major
AISTDEPMAJ Catalog Years 2011-12 through 2023-24
Minors:
Asian Studies Minor
AIST-M Catalog Years 2011-12 through 2023-24
East Asian History and Politics Minor
Anthropology Department Website
Majors:
Anthropology Bachelor of Arts
ANTHBA Catalog Years 2014-15 through 2023-24
Anthropology Bachelor of Science
ANTHBS Catalog Years 2014-15 through 2023-24
Minors:
Anthropology Minor
ANTH-M Catalog Years 2011-12 through 2023-24
Majors:
Art History Bachelor of Arts
ARHSBA- Catalog years 2018-19 through 2023-24
Art Education Bachelor of Fine Arts- K-12 Concentration
AREDBFA-K-12 Catalog years 2019-20 through 2023-24
Art Education Bachelor of Fine Arts- Community Practice Concentration
AREDBFA-CMPT Catalog years 2019-20 through 2023-24
Graphic Design Bachelor of Fine Arts
GDESBFA Catalog years 2022-23 through 2023-24
GDSBFA Catalog years 2016-17 through 2020-21
Studio Art Bachelor of Arts
STARBA Catalog years 2018-19 through 2023-23
Studio Art Bachelor of Arts- concentration required)
STARBFA Catalog years 2021-22 through 2023-24
STARBFA Catalog years 2019-20 through 2020-21
Minor:
Art History Minor (ARHS-M)
Biological Sciences Department Website
Majors:
Biology Bachelor of Arts
BIOLBA Catalog Years 2016-17 through 2023-24
Biology Bachelor of Science
BIOLBS Catalog Years 2016-17 through 2023-24
Minor:
Biology Minor
Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Website
Majors:
Chemistry Bachelor of Arts- Chemistry Concentration
CHEMBA-CHEM Catalog Years 2015-16 through 2023-24
Chemistry Bachelor of Arts- Biochemistry Concentration
CHEMBA-BIOC Catalog Years 2015-16 through 2023-24
Chemistry Bachelor of Science- Chemistry Concentration
CHEMBS-CHES Catalog Years 2015-16 through 2023-24
Chemistry Bachelor of Science- Biochemistry Concentration
CHEMBS-BIOS Catalog Years 2015-16 through 2023-24
Chemistry Bachelor of Science- Biophysics Concentration
CHEMBS-BIOP Catalog Years 2015-16 through 2023-24
Minor:
Chemistry Minor
Communication Department Website
Major (Online option available):
Communication Bachelor of Arts
COMMBA Catalog Years 2019-20 through 2022-23
COMMBA Catalog Years 2011-12 through 2018-19
Minor:
Communication Minor
Majors:
Economics Bachelor of Arts- Economics Concentration
ECNCBA-ECNC Catalog Year 2023-24
ECNCBA-ECNC Catalog Years 2016-17 through 2022-23
Economics Bachelor of Arts- International Economics & Business Concentration
ECNCBA-ECIE Catalog Years 2011-12 through 2023-24
Minors:
Economics Minor
Majors (Online Option Available):
English Bachelor of Arts- Creative Writing Concentration
ENGLBA-CRWR Catalog Years 2021-22 through 2023-24
ENGLBA-CRWR Catalog Year 2020-21
ENGLBA-CRWR Catalog Years 2011-12 through 2019-20
English Bachelor of Arts- Topical Concentration
ENGLBA-TPCL Catalog Years 2021-22 through 2023-24
ENGLBA-TPCL Catalog Year 2020-21
English Bachelor of Arts- Rhetoric and Writing Studies Concentration
ENGLBA-RHWR Catalog Years 2021-22 through 2023-24
ENGLBA-RHWR Catalog Year 2020-21
English Bachelor of Arts- English Concentration
ENGLBA-ENGL Catalog Years 2018-19 through 2019-20
Minors:
English Minor
ENGL-M Catalog Years 2022-23 through 2023-24
ENGL-M Catalog Years 2011-12 through 2021-22
Rhetoric and Writing Studies Minor
Geosciences Department Website
Majors:
Earth Science Bachelor of Science
ERSCBS Catalog Years 2015-15 through 2023-24
Geography Bachelor of Arts- Geography Concentration
GEOGBA-GEOG Catalog Years 2015-15 through 2023-24
Geography Bachelor of Arts- Cartography/Remote Sensing Concentration
GEOGBA-CTRS Catalog Years 2015-15 through 2023-24
Geology Bachelor of Science-Geology Concentration
GEOLBS-GEOL Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
Geology Bachelor of Science-Geophysics Concentration
GEOLBS-GEPH Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
Minors:
Geography Minor
GEOG-M Catalog Years 2011-12 through 2020-21
GEOG-M Catalog Years 2021-22 through 2023-24
Geology Minor
Major:
History Bachelor of Arts- Histories of Conflict, Justice, and Peace
HISTBA-CONF Catalog Year 2023-24
History Bachelor of Arts- Histories of Global Cultures and Societies
HISTBA-GLOB Catalog Year 2023-24
History Bachelor of Arts- Histories of Knowledge, Belief, and Vision
HISTBA-KNOW Catalog Year 2023-24
History Bachelor of Arts- Histories of Statemaking and the Limits of Power
HISTBA-STAT Catalog Year 2023-24
History Bachelor of Art
HISTBA Catalog Years 2019-20 through 2022-23
Minor:
History Minor
HIST-M Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
History Minor
Interdisciplinary Studies Program Website
Major (Online Option Available):
Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor of Arts- Option 1
IDSTBA-OPT1 Catalog Years 2022-23 through 2023-24
Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor of Arts- Option 2
International Studies Program Website
Majors:
International and Global Studies Bachelor of Arts-European and Transatlantic Affairs
INSTBA-EURO Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
INSTBA-EURO Catalog Years 2018-19 through 2019-20
International and Global Studies Bachelor of Arts-Global Studies
INSTBA-GLSO Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
INSTBA-GLSO Catalog Year 2019-20
International and Global Studies Bachelor of Arts-Peace, Security, and Human Rights
INSTBA-PEAC Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
INSTBA-PEAC Catalog Years 2018-19 through 2019-20
Minor:
Global Studies Minor
School of Journalism & Strategic Media Website
Majors:
Advertising and Public Relations Bachelor of Arts
ADPRBA Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
Journalism Bachelor of Arts- Broadcast
JOURBA-BCST Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
JOURBA-BCST Catalog Years 2016-17 through 2019-20
Journalism Bachelor of Arts- Multimedia Storytelling & Production
JOURBA-MULT Catalog Years 2022-23 through 2023-24
Journalism Bachelor of Arts- Journalism
JOURBA-JOUR Catalog Years 2022-23 through 2023-24
Journalism Bachelor of Arts- Advertising & Public Relations
JOURBA-ADPR Catalog Years 2018-19 through 2019-20
Journalism Bachelor of Arts- News
JOURBA-NEWS Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2021-22
JOURBA-NEWS Catalog Years 2016-17 through 2019-20
Journalism/Political Science Combined Major
JOPLBA-Catalog Years 2018-19 through 2023-24
Minors:
Journalism and Strategic Media Minor
Journalism Minor
Latin American & Latino Studies Program Website
Major:
Latin American and Latino Studies Dependent Major
LALSDEPMAJ Catalog Years 2018-19 through 2023-24
Minor:
Latin American and Latino Studies Minor
Mathematical Sciences Department Website
Majors:
Math Bachelor of Arts
MATHBA Catalog years 2016-17 through 2023-24
Math Bachelor of Science- Applied
MATHBS-MATH1 Catalog years 2016-17 through 2023-24
Math Bachelor of Science- Pure
MATHBS-MATH2 Catalog years 2022-23 through 2023-24
MATHBS-MATH2 Catalog years 2016-17 through 2021-22
Math Bachelor of Science- Statistics
MATHBS-MATH3 Catalog years 2020-21 through 2023-24
MATHBS-MATH3 Catalog years 2016-17 through 2019-20
Minors:
Mathematics Minor
MATH-M Catalog Years 2016-17 through 2023-23
Statistics Minor
Middle East Studies Program Website
Majors:
Middle East Studies Dependent Major
MESTDEPMAJ Catalog Years 2016-17 through 2023-24
Minors:
Middle East Studies Minor
Majors:
Music Bachelor of Arts
MUSCBA Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
Music Education Bachelor of Music-Instrumental
MUEDBM-INST Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
Music Education Bachelor of Music-Choral
MUEDBM-CHOR Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
Music Bachelor of Music-Composition
MUSCBM-COMP Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
Music Bachelor of Music-Guitar Performance
MUSCBM-GPRF Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
Music Bachelor of Music-Jazz Studies
MUSCBM-JAZZ Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
Music Bachelor of Music-Business
MUSCBM-MBUS Catalog Years 2021-22 through 2023-24
Music Bachelor of Music-Piano Performance
MUSCBM-PPRF Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
Music Bachelor of Music-String Performance
MUSCBM-SPRF Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
Music Bachelor of Music-Theory
MUSCBM-THRY Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
Music Bachelor of Music-Vocal Performance
MUSCBM-VPRF Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
Music Bachelor of Music-Woodwind, Brass, or Percussion Performance
MUSCBM-WPRF Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
Minor:
Music Minor
Major:
Philosophy Bachelor of Arts
PHILBA Catalog Years 2016-17 through 2023-24
Minor:
Philosophy Minor
Majors:
Physics Bachelor of Arts
PHYSBA Catalog Years 2011-12 through 2023-24
Physics Bachelor of Science- Astronomy
PHYSBS-ASTR Catalog Years 2018-19 through 2023-24
Physics Bachelor of Science- Biophysics
PHYSBS-BIPH Catalog Years 2019-20 through 2023-24
Physics Bachelor of Science- Computational
PHYSBS-CMPT Catalog Years 2019-20 through 2023-24
Physics Bachelor of Science- Electronics
PHYSBS-ELEC Catalog Years 2018-19 through 2023-24
Physics Bachelor of Science- Geophysics
PHYSBS-GEPH Catalog Years 2018-19 through 2023-24
Physics Bachelor of Science- Optics
PHYSBS-OPTC Catalog Years 2018-19 through 2023-24
Physics Bachelor of Science- Professional
PHYSBS-PROF Catalog Years 2019-20 through 2023-24
Minor:
Physics Minor
Political Science Department Website
Major:
Political Science Bachelor of Arts
PLSCBA Catalog Years 2021-22 through 2023-23
PLSCBA Catalog Years 2011-12 through 2019-20
Minors:
Political Science Minor
PLSC-M Catalog Years 2013-14 through 2023-24
Planning Minor
PLAN-M Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
Legal Studies Minor
Psychological Science Department Website
Major:
Psychology Bachelor of Arts
PSYCBA Catalog years 2011-12 through 2023-24
Minor:
Psychology Minor
Major:
Social Work Bachelor of Social Work
SCWKBS Catalog Years 2011-12 through 2023-24
Minors:
Child Advocacy Studies Minor
CHAS-M Catalog Years 2015-16 through 2023-24
Social Work Minor
SCWK-M Catalog Years 2011-12 through 2023-24
Substance Abuse Disorders Minor
SUDS-M Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
Additional Resources
Sociology & Criminology Department Website
Majors:
Criminology Bachelor of Arts
CRIMBA Catalog Years 2019-20 through 2021-22
Sociology Bachelor of Arts
SOCIBA Catalog Years 2011-12 through 2023-24
Minors:
Criminal Justice Minor
CMJS-M Catalog Years 2014-15 through 2023-24
Sociology Minor
Majors:
Theatre Bachelor of Arts- Design and Technology
THTRBA-DTEC Catalog Years 2021-22 through 2023-24
Theatre Bachelor of Arts- Performance
THTRBA-PERF Catalog Years 2021-22 through 2023-24
Theatre Bachelor of Arts- Theatre Studies
THTRBA-THST Catalog Years 2021-22 through 2023-24
Minor:
Theatre Minor
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures Department Website
Language Majors:
Arabic Bachelor of Arts
ARABBA Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
French Bachelor of Arts
FRENBA Catalog Years 2019-20 through 2022-23
German Bachelor of Arts
GERMBA Catalog Years 2019-20 through 2022-23
Italian Bachelor of Arts- Literary and Cultural Studies
ITALBA-LTCS Catalog Year 2023-24
Italian Bachelor of Arts- Transnational Studies
ITALBA-TRST Catalog Year 2023-24
Spanish Bachelor of Arts (Online Option Available)
SPANBA Catalog Years 2019-20 through 2023-24
Non-Language Majors
Classical Studies Bachelor of Arts- Cultures, Reception and Digital Humanities
CLSTBA-CRDH Catalog Year 2023-24
Classical Studies Bachelor of Arts- Ancient Languages
CLSTBA-LANG Catalog Year 2023-24
Classical Studies Bachelor of Arts
CLSTBA Catalog Years 2021-22 through 2022-23
Additional Majors
Additional majors are for students with a major outside of the Fulbright College.
Additional Major in Arabic
AMARAB Catalog Years 2021-22 through 2023-24
Additional Major in French
AMFREN Catalog Years 2019-20 through 2022-23
Additional Major in German
AMGERM Catalog Years 2012-13 through 2022-23
Additional Major in Spanish
AMSPAN Catalog Years 2019-20 through 2023-24
Minors:
Arabic minor
ARAB-M Catalog Years 2020-21 through 2023-24
Chinese with Business Orientation Minor
CHBO-M Catalog Years 2011-12 through 2022-23
Classical Studies Minor
CLST-M Catalog Years 2011-12 through 2022-23
French Minor
FREN-M Catalog Years 2011-12 through 2022-23
French with Business Orientation Minor
FRBO-M Catalog Years 2011-12 through 2022-23
German Minor
GERM-M Catalog Years 2011-12 through 2022-23
Italian Minor
ITAL-M Catalog Years 2015-16 through 2023-24
Japanese with Business Orientation Minor
JPBO-M Catalog Years 2011-12 through 2023-24
Russian Studies Minor
RUSS-M Catalog Years 2022-23 through 2023-24
Spanish (for Second Language Learners) Minor
SPAN-M Catalog Years 2021-22 through 2023-24
SPAN-M Catalog Years 2018-19 through 2020-21
Spanish (for Native and Heritage Language Learners) Minor
SPHL-M Catalog Years 2021-22 through 2023-24
Spanish for the Professions for Second Language Learners Minor
SPPR-M Catalog Years 2021-22 through 2023-24
SPPR-M Catalog Years 2018-19 through 2020-21
Spanish for the Professions for Second Language Learners Minor
These maps are intended to help students plan out their degree plan. Always defer to the Undergraduate Catalog of Studies for official requirements.
College Honors Major Worksheets
Step 1: Choose appropriate honors program requirements check sheet based on your chosen
honors path.
College Honors Program Requirements
Departmental Honors Core
Step 2: Choose appropriate major(s) check sheet.
Bachelor of Arts
- Advertising & Public Relations
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Classical Studies
- Communication
- Criminology
- Economics
- Economics/International Business
- English - Creative Writing
- English - Topical Concentration
- English - Rhetoric and Writing
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- International Studies-European & Transatlantic Affairs
- International Studies-Peace, Security, & Human Rights
- International Studies-Global South
- Journalism/Broadcast
- Journalism/Multimedia Storytelling & Production
- Journalism/Journalism Concentration
- Journalism/Political Science
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Theatre - Design & Technology
- Theatre - Performance
- Theatre - Theatre Studies
Bachelor of Science
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Chemistry/Biophysical
- Earth Science
- Geology
- Geology/Geophysical
- Mathematics
- Physics
Additional Majors
These majors may be added as an additional major to pair with primary major.
Area Studies
- African & African American Studies
- Asian Studies
- Latin American & Latino Studies
- Middle Eastern Studies
World Language Additional Majors for Non-Fulbright Students
- Non-Fulbright Additional Arabic Major
- Non-Fulbright Additional French Major
- Non-Fulbright Additional German Major
- Non-Fulbright Additional Spanish Major
ART
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
MUSIC
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Music (BM)
- Bachelor of Music Concentrations:
- Music Education - Choral Concentration
- Music Education - Instrumental Concentration
- Composition Concentration
- Guitar Performance Concentration
- Jazz Studies Concentration
- Music Business Concentration
- Piano Performance Concentration
- String Performance Concentration
- Theory Concentration
- Voice Performance Concentration
- Woodwind, Brass, or Percussion Performance Concentration
Step 1: Choose appropriate core check sheet based on your chosen honors path.
College Honors Core
Departmental Honors Core
Step 2: Choose appropriate major(s) check sheet.
Bachelor of Arts
- Advertising & Public Relations
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Art Studio
- Art History
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Classical Studies
- Communication
- Criminology
- Criminology & Sociology Double Major
- Economics
- Economics/International Business
- English - Creative Writing
- English - Topical Concentration
- English - Rhetoric and Writing
- English/Journalism
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- International Studies-European & Transatlantic Affairs
- International Studies-Peace, Security, & Human Rights
- International Studies-Global South
- Journalism/Broadcast
- Journalism/News/Editorial
- Journalism/Political Science
- Mathematics
- Music - Coming Soon!
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Theatre - Design & Technology
- Theatre - Performance
- Theatre - Theatre Studies
Additional Majors
These majors may be added as an additional major to pair with primary major.
Area Studies
- African & African American Studies
- Asian Studies
- Latin American & Latino Studies
- Middle Eastern Studies
World Language Additional Majors for Non-Fulbright Students
- Non-Fulbright Additional Arabic Major
- Non-Fulbright Additional French Major
- Non-Fulbright Additional German Major
- Non-Fulbright Additional Spanish Major
Bachelor of Science
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Chemistry/Biophysical
- Earth Science
- Geology
- Geology/Geophysical
- Mathematics
- Physics
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Music (Coming soon!)
Step 1: Choose appropriate core check sheet based on your chosen honors path.
College Honors Core
Departmental Honors Core
Step 2: Choose appropriate major(s) check sheet.
Bachelor of Arts
- Advertising & Public Relations
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Art Studio
- Art History
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Classical Studies
- Communication
- Criminology
- Criminology & Sociology Double Major
- Economics
- Economics/International Business
- English - Creative Writing
- English - Topical Concentration
- English - Rhetoric and Writing
- English/Journalism
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- International Studies EUTA
- International Studies PSHR
- International Studies Global South
- Journalism/Broadcast
- Journalism/News/Editorial
- Journalism/Political Science - see catalog
- Mathematics
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Theatre - Design & Technology
- Theatre - Performance
Additional Majors
These majors may be added as an additional major to pair with primary major.
Area Studies
- African & African American Studies
- Asian Studies
- Latin American & Latino Studies
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Non-Fulbright Additional French Major
- Non-Fulbright Additional German Major
- Non-Fulbright Additional Spanish Major
Bachelor of Science
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Chemistry/Biophysical
- Earth Science
- Geology
- Geology/Geophysical
- Mathematics
- Physics
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Music (Coming soon!)
College Honors Core
Departmental Core
Bachelor of Arts
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Art Studio
- Art History
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Classical Studies
- Communication
- Criminology
- Criminology & Sociology Double Major
- Economics
- Economics/International Business
- English
- English/Creative Writing
- English/Journalism
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- International Studies EUTA
- International Studies PSHR
- International Studies Global South
- Journalism(Advertising/PR)
- Journalism/Broadcast
- Journalism/News/Editorial
- Journalism/Political Science - see catalog
- Mathematics
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Theatre (Please see advisor for requirements)
Area Studies Majors
- African & African American Studies
- Asian Studies
- European Studies
- Latin American & Latino Studies
- Middle Eastern Studies
Bachelor of Science
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Chemistry/Biophysical
- Earth Science
- Geology
- Geology/Geophysical
- Mathematics
- Physics
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Music (Please see advisor for requirements)
College Honors Core
Departmental Core
- Bachelor of Arts, Science, Fine Arts, Music, and Social Work
Bachelor of Arts
- Anthropology
- Art Studio
- Art History
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Classical Studies
- Communication
- Criminology
- Criminology & Sociology Double Major
- Economics
- Economics/International Business
- English
- English/Creative Writing
- English/Journalism
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- International Studies EUTA
- International Studies PSHR
- Journalism(Advertising/PR)
- Journalism/Broadcast
- Journalism/News/Editorial
- Journalism/Political Science - see catalog
- Mathematics
- Music
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Theatre
Area Studies Majors
- African & African American Studies
- Asian Studies[BROKEN LINK]
- European Studies
- Latin American & Latino Studies
- Middle Eastern Studies
Bachelor of Science
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Chemistry/Biophysical
- Earth Science
- Geology
- Geology/Geophysical
- Mathematics
- Physics
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Music
These worksheets are intended to help students map out their degree plan. Always defer to the Undergraduate Catalog of Studies for official requirements.
Careers in Health
Preparing students for health-related professional schools has always been central to the mission of Fulbright College . With the combined support of many great Fulbright College resources, especially the Fulbright College Advising Center, Liebolt Premedical Program, Pre-Dental Program, and Pre-Law Society, our undergraduates have been exceedingly successful in gaining admission to some of the most competitive programs in the nation. Click on your specific field for more information.
Dentistry
Mentorship:
In addition to your Fulbright College Academic Advisor, professional mentorship is offered to pre-dentistry students by:
The Fulbright Pre-Dentistry Program
Kathleen Paul, Ph.D. - Director
Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology
UARK Pre-Dental Website (Pre-Dental specific advising information also found here)
Fast Facts
Dentistry is defined as the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment (nonsurgical, surgical or related procedures) of diseases, disorders and/or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and/or the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body; provided by a dentist, within the scope of his/her education, training and experience, in accordance with the ethics of the profession and applicable law. (As adopted by the 1997 ADA House of Delegates)
- Undergraduate Degree: While a student is expected to excel in the natural and social sciences, most programs do not require a specific major. Students are free to choose the major they prefer, even one outside of the sciences, however the number of math and sciences courses required do lead most pre-dentistry students to choose a major in the natural sciences.
- Prerequisite Coursework: Every program will differ in the prerequisite coursework required. Common prerequisites include English Composition, General Biology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, and Physics I & II
- Entrance Exams: Dental Admission Test (DAT)
- Application System: American Association of Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS)
- List of Programs: ada.org>Find a Program
- Professional Organizations: American Dental Association (ADA), American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
Medicine
The Liebolt Pre-Medical Program
In addition to your Fulbright College Academic Advisor, pre-medical students can seek professional mentorship by attending a Liebolt Pre-Medical Group Advising Session.
UARK Pre-Med Website (Pre-med specific advising information also found here):
https://fulbright.uark.edu/programs/liebolt-premedical-program/
Fast Facts
Physicians diagnose and care for people of all ages who are ill or have been injured. They take medical histories, perform physical examinations, conduct diagnostic tests, recommend and provide treatment, and advise patients on their overall health and well-being. While there are several different types of physicians, they can usually be divided into three broad categories:
- Primary care physicians are the doctors patients usually visit most frequently. They treat a wide range of illnesses and regularly provide preventive care, and they also enjoy long-term relationships with their patients. Pediatricians, family practitioners, and general internists are primary care physicians.
- Surgeons perform operations to treat diseases and repair injuries.
- Specialists have expertise related to specific diseases, age groups, and bodily organs. Cardiologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, and ophthalmologists are examples of specialists (AAMC).
- Undergraduate Degree: While a student is expected to excel in the natural and social sciences, most programs do not require a specific major. Students are free to choose the major they prefer, even one outside of the sciences.
- Prerequisite Coursework: Every program may differ in the prerequisite coursework required. Common prerequisites include English Composition, Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, Biochemistry, and Physics I & II
- Entrance Exams: Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
- Application System: American Medical College Application Service(AMCAS) or American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS)
Occupational Therapy
UARK Occupational Therapy: https://occupationaltherapy.uark.edu/
Student Organization and Listserv:
Any student that is interested in a career as a occupational therapist should join the Pre-Occupational Therapy Club by signing up through Hog Sync. This will sign you up for the student organization and the Pre-OT email listserv. Both provide vital information and networking opportunities for students.
Fast Facts
In its simplest terms, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants help people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations). Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes. Occupational therapy services typically include an individualized evaluation, during which the client/family and occupational therapist determine the person’s goals, customized intervention to improve the person’s ability to perform daily activities and reach the goals, and an outcomes evaluation to ensure that the goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan. Occupational therapy services may include comprehensive evaluations of the client’s home and other environments (e.g., workplace, school), recommendations for adaptive equipment and training in its use, and guidance and education for family members and caregivers. Occupational therapy practitioners have a holistic perspective, in which the focus is on adapting the environment to fit the person, and the person is an integral part of the therapy team (AOTA.org).
- Undergraduate Degree: While a student is expected to excel in the natural and social sciences, most programs do not require a specific major. Students are free to choose the major they prefer, even one outside of the sciences.
- Prerequisite Coursework: Every program will differ in the prerequisite coursework required. Common prerequisites include General Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, General Chemistry I & II, Physics, Statistics, and multiple social sciences including upper-level Psychology courses.
- Entrance Exams: Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Application System: Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS)
- List of Programs: AOTA.org > Education & Careers > Find a School
- Professional Organizations: American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Optometry
Student Organization and Listserv:
Any student that is interested in a career as an optometrist should join the Pre-Optometry Club by emailing: sxb028@uark.edu. This will sign you up for the student organization and the pre-optometry email listserv. Both provide vital information and networking opportunities for students.
Fast Facts
As primary eye care providers, doctors of optometry examine, diagnose, treat and manage
diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eyes and associated structures as
well as diagnose related systemic conditions. Optometrists examine the internal and
external structure of the eyes to diagnose eye diseases like glaucoma, cataracts and
retinal disorders; systemic diseases like hypertension and diabetes; and vision conditions
like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia. They also determine
the patient's ability to focus and coordinate the eyes, to judge depth and to see
color accurately.
They prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses, low vision aids, vision therapy and
medications to treat eye diseases as well as perform certain surgical procedures.
Optometrists work in private practices, multidisciplinary medical practices, hospitals,
teaching institutions, research positions, community health centers and the ophthalmic
industry. Optometrists can also build successful careers in the military, public health
or government service. There is a need for optometrists in all types of practice,
particularly in the areas of pediatric and gerontological optometry. Practice opportunities
exist throughout the U.S. with a particular need in rural areas (AOA).
- Undergraduate Degree: While a student is expected to excel in the natural and social sciences, most programs do not require a specific major. Students are free to choose the major they prefer, even one outside of the sciences.
- Prerequisite Coursework: Every program will differ in the prerequisite coursework required. Common prerequisites include English Composition, General Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Calculus, Physics I & II, Statistics, and multiple social sciences including upper-level Psychology courses.
- Entrance Exams: Optometry Admission Test (OAT)
- Application System: Optometry Centralized Application Service (OptomCAS)
- List of Programs: opted.org
- Professional Organizations: American Optometric Association (AOA), Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO)
Pharmacy
Mentorship:
Professional mentorship is offered to pre-pharmacy students by:
Lorraine Brewer, MS
Instructor, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Students may contact her at: lobrewer@uark. Students who are committed to a career as an pharmacist will receive guidance on academic planning, admission criteria, and professional experience.
Student Organization and Listserv:
Any student that is interested in a career as an pharmacist should look in Hogsync for more information about the Pre-Pharmacy Club.
Fast Facts
Pharmacy is a licensed health profession in which pharmacists provide information regarding medication to consumers and health care professionals. Pharmacists are "medication experts," concerned with disease state management and safe guarding the public's health in matters relating to medication distribution and use.
While responsibilities vary among the different areas of pharmacy practice, the bottom line is that pharmacists help patients get well. Pharmacist responsibilities include a range of care for patients, from dispensing medications to monitoring patient health and progress to maximize their response to the medication. Pharmacists also educate consumers and patients on the use of prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, and advise physicians, nurses and other health professionals on drug decisions. Pharmacists also provide expertise about the composition of drugs, including their chemical, biological, and physical properties and their manufacture and use. They ensure drug purity and strength and make sure that drugs do not interact in a harmful way (AACP).
- Undergraduate Degree: While a student is expected to excel in the natural and social sciences, most programs do not require a specific major. In fact, a bachelor’s degree is not always required. Students are free to choose the major they prefer, even one outside of the sciences, however the number of math and sciences courses required do lead most pre-pharmacy students to choose a major in the natural sciences.
- Prerequisite Coursework: Every program will differ in the prerequisite coursework required. Common prerequisites include English Composition, Public Speaking, Accounting or Economics, General Biology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Genetics, General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry I & II, Biochemistry, Calculus, and Physics
- Entrance Exams: Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)
- Application System: Pharmacy Centralized Application Service (PharmCAS)
- List of Programs: pharmcas.org > School Directory
- Professional Organizations: American Pharmacists Association (APA), American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
Physical Therapy
Student Organization and Listserv:
Any student that is interested in a career as a physical therapist should join the Pre-Physical Therapy Club by signing up at Hog Sync. This will sign you up for the student organization and the Pre-PT email listserv. Both provide vital information and networking opportunities for students.
Fast Facts
Physical therapists (PTs) are health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles (APTA.org)
- Undergraduate Degree: While a student is expected to excel in the natural and social sciences, most programs do not require a specific major. Students are free to choose the major they prefer, even one outside of the sciences.
- Prerequisite Coursework: Every program will differ in the prerequisite coursework required. Common prerequisites include General Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, General Chemistry I & II, Physics I & II, Statistics, and multiple upper-level Psychology courses.
- Entrance Exams: Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Application System: Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS)
- List of Programs: PTCAS.org > Program Directory
- Professional Organizations: American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT)
Your Action Plan
With all that you now know what goes into a career as a physical therapist, how will you prepare. As best you can, describe everything you will do (or have done) during each of the following years to prepare to apply to physical therapist programs. Be as detailed as possible, and include things such as coursework, student organizations, GRE prep, direct patient care hours, mentorship, etc:
Freshman Year?
Sophomore Year?
Junior Year?
Senior Year?
Gap Year (if applicable)?
Physician Assistant
Student Organization and Listserv:
Any student that is interested in a career as a physician assistant should join the Pre-Physician Assistant Society by signing up at Hog Sync. This will sign you up for the student organization and the Pre-PA email listserv. Both provide vital information and networking opportunities for students.
Fast Facts
A physician assistant (PA) is a medical professional who works as part of a team with a doctor. A PA is a graduate of an accredited PA educational program who is nationally certified and state-licensed to practice medicine with the supervision of a physician. PAs perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret lab tests, perform procedures, assist in surgery, provide patient education and counseling and make rounds in hospitals and nursing homes. All 50 states and the District of Columbia allow PAs to practice and prescribe medications (AAPA.org)
- Undergraduate Degree: While a student is expected to excel in the natural and social sciences, most programs do not require a specific major. Students are free to choose the major they prefer, even one outside of the sciences.
- Prerequisite Coursework: Every program will differ in the prerequisite coursework required. Common prerequisites include General Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Genetics, General Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry, Statistics, and multiple upper-level Psychology courses.
- Entrance Exams: Some programs may require applicants to submit GRE or MCAT scores
- Application System: Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA)
- List of Programs: PAEAOnline.org > Resources > Physician Assistant Program by state
- Professional Organizations: Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Is Physician Assistant your Fulbright Future?
If you are serious about your future, and you are ready to get started, then beginning to create your professional portfolio is the next step:
- Research and understand this field
- Use your own system of organization to understand your requirements
- Create a step-by-step plan that fits your career goals, major(s), and minor(s)
- Prepare before meeting with your advisor and/or professional mentor
- Your portfolio will continue to build until eventually you use it to apply to professional schools.
DIRECTIONS: Use whichever means you are comfortable with to answer the following questions. Create your own document with each question clearly labeled along with your answers. Feel free to add your own notes or extra information - this is the beginning of your own personal professional portfolio that will, in just a few years, become your application to physician assistant school. Make it your own!
The Basics
Physician Assistants perform a unique and vital role within our healthcare system. There are several resources online that provide an overview of the profession, including the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA), the Centralized Application for Schools of Physician Assistant (CASPA), ExploringHealthCareers.org, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Use these resources, along with any others you may find, to answer the following questions:
- In your own words, describe what you will do on a daily basis as a physician assistant. Provide at least a paragraph.
- Describe the settings in which physician assistants typically work (clinics, hospitals, etc.). Which is your preferred setting?
- List the other factors that are important to you about the field. What is a typical work schedule? What is the average salary? What does the job market look like?
Your Action Plan
With all that you now know what goes into a career as a physician assistant, how will you prepare. As best you can, describe everything you will do (or have done) during each of the following years to prepare to apply to physician assistant programs. Be as detailed as possible, and include things such as coursework, student organizations, GRE prep, direct patient care hours, etc:
Freshman Year?
Sophomore Year?
Junior Year?
Senior Year?
Gap Year (if applicable)?
Careers in Law
Fulbright graduates consistently gain admission to the most elite law schools throughout our region and across the nation. From the American Bar Association: "There is no single path that will prepare you for a legal education. Students who are successful in law school, and who become accomplished professionals, come from many walks of life and educational backgrounds. Some law students enter law school directly from their undergraduate studies without having had any post-baccalaureate work experience. Others begin their legal education significantly later in life, and they bring to their law school education the insights and perspectives gained from those life experiences. Legal education welcomes and values diversity and you will benefit from the exchange of ideas and different points of view that your colleagues will bring to the classroom." Given the outstanding variety of disciplines in Fulbright, combined with our rigorous undergraduate education, it should be no surprise that our students find themselves so well-prepared for law-related careers.
Resources
Faculty Advisor for the Pre-Law Society:
Dr. Andrew Dowdle
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Department of Political Science
428 Old Main
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
UARK Pre-Law information: https://uark.sharepoint.com/teams/HCprelaw (login with your UARK credentials)
Las School Admission Council: https://www.lsac.org/
- National website with information on choosing & applying to a law school, as well as information on the LSAT.
Fast Facts
Overview: There is no single path that will prepare you for a legal education. Students who
are successful in law school, and who become accomplished professionals, come from
many walks of life and educational backgrounds. Some law students enter law school
directly from their undergraduate studies without having had any post-baccalaureate
work experience. Others begin their legal education significantly later in life, and
they bring to their law school education the insights and perspectives gained from
those life experiences. Legal education welcomes and values diversity and you will
benefit from the exchange of ideas and different points of view that your colleagues
will bring to the classroom.
Typical Admission Requirements: Please check with individual schools for specific admission requirements, but criteria
that may be considered are:
- Undergraduate GPA
- LSAT score
- Letters of recommendation/evaluations
- Personal statement or essay
Prerequisite Coursework: Prelaw advisor can be helpful in selecting courses that can help you achieve your
goal.
: Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
The School of Law and the Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences offer a program that enables outstanding students to enter the School of Law after their third year of college. Students in the Fulbright College are eligible to begin at the School of Law after the completion of at least 94 hours of college work if they have:
- Completed all university, college, and major course requirements for their undergraduate degree;
- Earned a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50; and
- Received an LSAT score of at least 159.
Such students will receive a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree after the completion of sufficient hours of School of Law work to meet the regular requirements of the Fulbright College. These students will then receive a J.D. degree after completing the required number of hours of School of Law coursework.
Students pursuing a minor in legal studies will be introduced to the study and application of law by taking law-related courses in a number of disciplines. It provides a focus for students who are interested in the law, whose careers will require a measure of legal knowledge, or for those considering entering law school.
Core Skills and Values:
- Analytic / Problem Solving Skills
- Critical Reading
- Writing Skills
- Oral Communication / Listening Abilities
- General Research Skills
- Task Organization / Management Skills
- Public Service and Promotion of Justice
In addition to the fundamental skills and values listed above, there are some basic areas of knowledge that are helpful to a legal education and to the development of a competent lawyer. Some of the types of knowledge that would maximize your ability to benefit from a legal education include:
- A broad understanding of history, including the various factors (social, political, economic, and cultural) that have influenced the development of our society in the United States.
- A fundamental understanding of political thought and of the contemporary American political system.
- Some basic mathematical and financial skills, such as an understanding of basic pre-calculus mathematics and an ability to analyze financial data.
- A basic understanding of human behavior and social interaction.
- An understanding of diverse cultures within and beyond the United States, of international institutions and issues, of world events, and of the increasing interdependence of the nations and communities within our world.
Students pursuing the legal studies minor are required to take 15 credits from the following list of courses:
AGEC 3503 | Agricultural Law I (Fa) | 3 |
BLAW 3033 | Commercial Law (Sp) | 3 |
CMJS 2043 | Sociology of Criminal Law (Sp, Fa) | 3 |
CMJS 3503 | Criminal Procedures (Irregular) | 3 |
CMJS 3513 | Criminal Evidence (Irregular) | 3 |
COMM 4113 | Legal Communication (Fa) | 3 |
FDSC 3202 | Introduction to Food Law (Sp) | 2 |
JOUR 3633 | Media Law (Sp, Fa) | 3 |
OMGT 4313 | Law and Ethics (Sp, Su, Fa) | 3 |
PHIL 4143 | Philosophy of Law (Irregular) | 3 |
PLSC 3213 | The South and the Law: Race, Gender, and Citizenship (Fa) | 3 |
PLSC 3243 | The Judicial Process (Fa) | 3 |
PLSC 3813 | International Law (Fa) | 3 |
PLSC 4193 | Administrative Law (Sp) | 3 |
PLSC 4253 | The U.S. Constitution I (Sp) | 3 |
PLSC 4263 | The U.S. Constitution II (Irregular) | 3 |
Contact Information
Dr. Andrew Dowdle
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Department of Political Science - Old Main
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701