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College of Natural and Health Sciences
College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education
Graduate and Continuing Studies
Military Science
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Areas of Study
Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Graduate Areas of Study
Academic Departments
Academic Calendar
College of Arts and Letters
Department of Art
New Media
New Media Production Major
Art
Art Major — BFA Degree Program
Four-Year Degree Plan for a Major in Art with a Concentration in Photography
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Art with a Concentration in Drawing
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Art with a Concentration in Painting
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Art with a Concentration in Printmaking
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Art with a Concentration in Sculpture
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Art with a Concentration in Ceramics
Requirements for a major in art with a concentration in art history:
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Art with a Concentration in Art History
B.A. in Art with a Pre-Professional Concentration in Art Therapy
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Art with a Concentration in Art Therapy
Art Minor
Painting Major — BFA Degree Program
Digital Arts and Graphic Design
Digital Arts Major — BFA Degree Program
Four Year Degree Plan for a Major in Digital Arts
Digital Arts Minor
Graphic Design Major — BFA Degree Program
Four-Year Degree Plan for a Major in Graphic Design
Graphic Design Minor
Arts Administration and Leadership
Certificate in Arts Administration and Leadership
Department of Communication
Communication Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Communication
Communication Minor
Film and Media Arts Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Film and Media Arts
Film and Media Arts Minor
Advertising and Public Relations Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Advertising and Public Relations
Advertising Minor
Public Relations Minor
New Media Production Degree Interdisciplinary Program
Four Year Degree Plan for Major in New Media Production
New Media Production Minor
Department of English and Writing
English Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in English
English Minor
Teacher Certification in English
TESOL Certificate
Journalism Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Journalism
Journalism Minor
Writing Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Writing
Writing Minor
Professional and Technical Writing Minor
Department of Languages and Linguistics
Languages and Linguistics
Spanish
Spanish Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Spanish
Spanish Minor
French
French Minor
Latin American Studies
Latin American Studies Faculty
Latin American Studies Minor
Certificate Programs
Department of Music
Studio Lessons (Applied Music)
General Degree Requirements
Piano Proficiency Exam
Music Major
Music Performance
Music Performance Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Music Performance
Music Education
Bachelor of Music Degree – Music Education Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Music Education (K–12)
Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) Major
Music Minor
Department of Philosophy and Religion
Philosophy
Philosophy Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Philosophy
Philosophy Minor
Religion
Asian Studies
Department of Speech, Theatre and Dance
Applied Dance
Applied Dance Major
Four Year Degree Plan for Major in Applied Dance
Performing Arts
Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Performing Arts
Theatre
Theatre Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Theatre
Speech
Speech Minor
A Minor in Speech/Theatre
Dance
Dance/Theatre Minor
Applied Dance Minor
Women's Studies
Women’s Studies Minor
Sykes College of Business
Business Major Requirements
Certificate in Business
Business Administration Minor
Accounting
Accounting Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Accounting
Accounting Minor
Certificate in Accounting
Economics
Business Economics Major (B.S.)
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Economics (B.S.)
Economics Minor
Economics Major (B.A.)
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Economics (B.A.)
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship Minor
Finance
Finance Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Finance
Finance Minor
International Business
International Business Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in International Business and Accounting
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in International Business and Economics
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in International Business and Entrepreneurship
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in International Business and Finance
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in International Business and Management
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in International Business and Marketing
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in International Business and Management Information Systems
Financial Enterprise Systems
Financial Enterprise Systems Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Financial Enterprise Systems
Financial Enterprise Systems Minor
Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems Minor
New Media Production Major
Management
Management Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Management
Marketing
Marketing Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Marketing
Marketing Minor
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Department of Biology
Department of Biology Curriculum
Biology Degrees
Biology Major
B.S. and B.A. in Biology Concentrations
General Biology Concentration (B.A. or B.S.)
Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Concentration (B.A. or B.S.)
Molecular Biology Concentration (B.A. or B.S.)
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Biology (B.A.)
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Biology (B.S.)
Pre-Health Professions Concentration (including Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry and Pre-Veterinary Science)
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Biology (B.S.) with a Concentration in Pre-Health Professions
Biology–Business Concentration (B.A. or B.S.)
Biology Minor
Marine Science Degrees
Marine Science–Biology Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Marine Science/Biology
Marine Biology Minor
Marine Science–Chemistry Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Marine Science–Chemistry
Marine Science Center
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
Environmental Science Degree
Environmental Science Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Environmental Science
Environmental Science Minor
Biology Education Degree
Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics
Pre-Professional Interests
Chemistry
Chemistry Major, B.A.
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Chemistry, B.A.
Chemistry, B.S.
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Chemistry, B.S.
Chemistry, B.S., ACS-Certified
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Chemistry, B.S., ACS-Certified
Chemistry Minor
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, B.A.
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Biochemistry, B.A.
Biochemistry Major, B.S., Professional
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Biochemistry, B.S.- Professional
Forensic Science
Forensic Science Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Forensic Science, B.S.
B.S./MBA Joint Degree Programs
B.S. in Chemistry/MBA Joint Degree Program
Five Year Degree Plan for Major in Chemistry-MBA
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Professional/MBA Joint Degree
Five Year Degree Plan for Major in BCH/MBA
Physics
Physics Minor
Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance
Athletic Training
Athletic Training Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Athletic Training
Human Performance
Human Performance Major
Exercise and Recreation Leadership Concentration
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Human Performance/Exercise and Recreation Leadership Concentration
Exercise Physiology Concentration
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Human Performance/Exercise Physiology Concentration
Allied Health
Allied Health Major
Allied Health Major with a Concentration in Physical Therapy Sciences
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Allied Health with a Concentration in Physical Therapy Sciences
Allied Health Major with a Concentration in Occupational Therapy Sciences
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Allied Health with a Concentration in Occupational Therapy Sciences
Allied Health Major with a Concentration in Medical Sciences
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Allied Health with a Concentration in Medical Sciences
Public Health
Public Health Major
Public Health Major with a Concentration in Wellness
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Public Health with a Concentration in Wellness
Public Health Major with a Concentration in Behavioral Health
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Public Health with a Concentration in Behavioral Health
Public Health Major with a Concentration in Public Policy and Social Change
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Public Health with a Concentration in Public Policy and Social Change
Physical Education
Physical Education K-12 Teaching
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Exercise Science and Sports Studies with a Concentration in Physical Education K–12
Exercise Science and Sport Studies Minor
Recreation Minor
Department of Nursing
Nursing Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Nursing
RN to BSN Program
Nursing Credit
Nursing Certificates
Legal Nurse Consulting
Leadership and Management in Health Care
Department of Sport Management
Sport Management Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Sport Management
Sport Management Minor
College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Criminology and Criminal Justice Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Criminology
Criminology and Criminal Justice Minor
Criminal Investigation Minor
Forensic Science
Forensic Science Major
Department of Education
Teaching Practica
Elementary Education
Elementary Education Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Education–Elementary/ESOL
Secondary Education
Secondary Education Major
Biology Education Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Education–Secondary Biology
Secondary English Education Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Education–Secondary English
Secondary Mathematics Education Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Education–Secondary Mathematics
Secondary Social Science Education Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Education–Secondary Social Studies
Physical Education
Master of Education
Department of Government, History and Sociology
Government and World Affairs
Government and World Affairs Major
A. American Government Concentration
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Government and World Affairs with a Concentration in American Government
B. Law and Government Concentration
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Government and World Affairs with a Concentration in Law and Government
C. World Affairs Concentration
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Government and World Affairs with a Concentration in World Affairs
D. General: Government and World Affairs Concentration
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Government and World Affairs
Government and World Affairs Minor
History
History Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in History
History Minor
Sociology
Sociology Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Sociology
Sociology Degree with a Concentration in Applied Sociology
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Sociology with a Concentration in Applied Sociology
Sociology Minor
European Studies
Certificate Program in European Studies
International and Cultural Studies
International and Cultural Studies Major
Foreign Language
Education Abroad Experience
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in International and Cultural Studies
Asian Studies Minor
International Studies Minor
Latin American Studies
Latin American Studies
Latin American Studies Minor
Law, Justice and Advocacy
Law, Justice and Advocacy Minor
Pre-Law
Secondary Social Science Education
Department of Mathematics
Mathematics Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Mathematics
Mathematics Minor
Mathematical Programming
Mathematical Programming Major
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Mathematical Programming
Mathematical Programming Minor
Mathematics Education
Mathematics Education
Department of Psychology
Psychology Major
Requirements for a general or specialized emphasis for the B.A. or B.S. degree:
Natural sciences and mathematics requirements for a B.S. degree in Psychology:
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Psychology (B.A.)
Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Psychology (B.S.)
Psychology Minor
Graduate and Continuing Studies
Graduate Study
Admission
Policies and Procedures
Student Responsibility
Residency
Withdrawal from University and Readmission
Graduate Retention Standards
Graduation Honors
Repeating Courses
Graduate Admission Appeals
Graduate Academic Appeals
Admission for Degree
Time Limit
Tuition and Graduate Fees
Recommended Computing Standards for UT Students
Financial Aid
Housing
Graduate Assistantships
Alumni Involvement
National Alumni Association Membership
Graduate and Continuing Studies Degree Programs
Graduate Study in the College of Arts and Letters (CAL)
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Graduate Study in the Sykes College of Business
Master of Business Administration
Professional Development Practicum
General MBA vs. MBA with Concentration
Entrepreneurship Concentration
Finance Concentration
Information Systems Management Concentration
Innovation Management Concentration
International Business Concentration
Marketing Concentration
Nonprofit Management Concentration
Executive MBA (EMBA)
Master of Science in Accounting
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Marketing
Nonprofit Management Certificate
Graduate Study in the College of Natural and Health Sciences (CNHS)
Master of Science in Exercise and Nutrition Science
Master of Science in Nursing
Graduate Study in the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Continuing Studies
Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Specialized BLS (sBLS)
Humanities
Social Science
Community Wellness
Instructional Support
Public Information
Community Safety
Interdisciplinary BLS
Applied Arts
Communication Practices
Commercial Operations
Community Affairs
Safety and Security
Personal Fitness
Sustainability
Nursing Programs for Continuing Adult Learners
Summer Study
Military Science
Department of Military Science and Leadership (Army ROTC)
Department of Aerospace Studies (AFROTC)
Aerospace Studies
Naval Science (Naval ROTC)
Naval Science
The UT Academic Experience
Undergraduate Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Graduate Degree Requirements
Second Bachelor’s Degree Requirements
Baccalaureate Experience
Summary of the Baccalaureate Experience Requirements
Detailed Explanation of Baccalaureate Experience Requirements
A. Two-Year Learning Community
B. Natural Science Component 6 credit hours
C. Humanities/Fine Arts Component 11 credit hours
D. Social Science Component 11 credit hours
E. Art/Aesthetic Component 3 credit hours
F. Non-Western and International/Global Awareness Component 9 credit hours
First-Year Student Programs
Gateways 101/102 — An Academic/Career/Personal Exploration Program
Pathways to Honors — An Exploration of Excellence/Leadership/Service
Program for Transfer Students
Gateways 103 — Academic Development and Success for Transfer Students
Program for Veteran Students
Gateways 104 — Academic Development and Leadership for Veterans
Office of International Programs
Certificate of International Studies
Certificate of International Studies for Undergraduates
International Education
Education Abroad
UT Travel Courses
Semester/Year Abroad Programs
UT Language Abroad
International University Partnerships
International Internships
Community Service-Learning Abroad
Student Research Abroad
Honors Program Education Abroad
Oxford Semester
Honors Abroad UT Travel Courses
Experiential Education
Internships and Practicum
Undergraduate Faculty Mentored Research
Performance and Exhibitions
Academic Service-Learning
Honors Program
Admission to the Honors Program
Continuation in the Honors Program
Graduating with Honors Distinction
Types of Honors Courses
Honors Undergraduate Fellowships
Course Requirements for the Honors Program
Designation of Courses in Student Records
Leadership Studies
Minor in Leadership Studies
Academic Support Services
Academic Advising Office
Saunders Writing Center
Academic Center for Excellence
Academic Policies and Procedures
Academic Amnesty
Academic Integrity Policy
Definitions of Academic Integrity Violations and Academic Misconduct
Cheating
Plagiarism
Fabrication
Academic Misconduct
Reporting Mechanisms
Notice
Appeal
Petition
Composition of the Academic Integrity Hearing Committee
Acknowledgements
Calendar
Cancelled Classes
Class Attendance and Participation
Course Load/Credit-Hour Overload
Credit Hours and Honor Points
Dean’s List
Declaring/Changing Your Adviser or Major
Dropping and Adding Courses
Electing Courses on an Audit (No-Credit) Basis
Electing Courses Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U)
Final Grades
Frequency of Course Offerings
Grading
Graduation Honors
Incomplete Work
Independent Study Courses
Policy on Academic Appeals
Regulations on Academic Probation and Dismissal
Academic Probation and Dismissal
Graduate Retention Standards
Repeating Courses/Forgiveness Policy
Requirements for Graduating Seniors
Application for Degree
90 Hour Review Requirement
Application to Graduate
General Degree Requirements
Academic Residence Requirements
Commencement
Student Classification
Transfer Credit Evaluation
Resident Transfer Credit
International Student Transfer Credit Evaluation
Transient Credit from Other Institutions
Education Abroad Transfer Credit Policy
Nonresident Transfer Credit
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
CLEP Examinations
Correspondence Courses
Extension Courses
Credit Earned Through USAFI and DANTES
Military Service Credit
Service School Credit
Veterans
Military Personnel on Active Duty
Withdrawal from the University
Undergraduate Admission
Admission Policy
New Freshmen and First-Year Students
Requirements for Admission to the University
How to Apply as a New Freshman or First-Year Student
Transfer Students
Requirements for Admission
How to Apply as a Transfer Student
Transfer Credit Acceptance Policy
How to Apply as an International Student
Nursing Students
Transient (Visiting) Students
Continuing Studies Students
Non Degree-Seeking Students
Auditing Classes
Elementary and Secondary School Teachers
Postbaccalaureate Degree Students
Veterans
Former Student Returning (Readmit)
General Information About Admission
Admission Appeals
Photo Policy
Costs and Financial Information
Payment of Accounts
Application Fees
Undergraduate Tuition and Fees (per semester)
Student Government Fee
Student Service Fee (UG Full Time)
Student Service Fee (UG Part Time and Graduate)
Student Health Fee (UG Full Time)
Tuition for Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Program
Auditor Student Tuition (Undergraduate)
Graduate Tuition
International Medical Insurance
Deposits
Housing Deposit
Housing Damage Deposit
Room and Board Costs
Rooms
Board
Casual Meals and Other Meal Services
UT Dollars Card
Other Expenses
Miscellaneous Fees
Total Costs
The University of Tampa’s Tuition Payment Plan (TPP)
Dropping Courses, Withdrawals and Refunds
Fall and Spring Semesters
Withdrawal or dropping of courses within the first five days of the semester:
Withdrawal or dropping of courses within the next two weeks of the semester:
Intersession/May Term
Summer Sessions
Policy for Return of Federal Funds
Step 1:
Step 2:
Refunds
Withdrawal or dropping a course(s):
Federal financial aid:
International Check Policy
Delinquent Accounts
Financial Aid
General Information for All Students
How Financial Need Is Determined
How to Apply
The Cost of Attendance
How Students Are Notified
Outside (Private) Scholarships
Special Circumstances
Excessive Awards
Education Abroad Scholarships
Disbursement of Financial Aid
Withdrawals and Return of Title IV (Federal) Funds Policy
Renewal of Awards
Federal Drug Conviction Policy
Types of Assistance Available
Scholarships and Grants
Merit Scholarships and Non Need-Based Assistance for first-time freshmen
Presidential Scholarship
Dean’s Scholarship
Minaret Scholarship
Spartan Scholarship
Achievement Award
The President’s Leadership Fellows
International Baccalaureate (IB) Scholarship
Bonner Leaders
Merit Scholarships and Non Need-Based Assistance for new Transfer Students (completed at least 17 college credits at time of application)
Transfer Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
International Student Scholarships
Other Scholarship Opportunities
ROTC Scholarships
Athletic Grant
Departmental Scholarship
Education Abroad Scholarships
University of Tampa Need-Based Grant (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents)
Florida Residents
Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG)
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG)
Florida Minority Teacher Scholarship
Other State Grants
Federal Grants
Pell Grant
Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
TEACH Grant
Employee Tuition Benefits
Loans
Federal Stafford Loans
Federal Subsidized Student Loan (Stafford)
Federal Unsubsidized Student Loan (Stafford)
Perkins Loan
Institutional Loans
Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Alternative or Private Loans
Work
Federal Work-Study
Florida Work Experience Program (FWEP)
Student Employment
Other Payment Options
State Prepaid College Program
UT Tuition Payment Plan (TPP)
Tuition Exchange Program
Medical Disability Benefits
Caveat
Student Life and Services
Life on Campus
Campus Facilities
Student Development
Spartan Code
Shared Responsibility
Student Participation in University Governance
Student Government
Student Productions
Spartan Leadership Connection
Civic Engagement/Community Service
Greek Life
Residence Life
Vaughn Center
Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values
Arts and Culture
Musical Activities at the University
Dance at the University
The Henry B. Plant Museum
The Scarfone/Hartley Gallery
Theatre Productions
Writers at the University
Campus Organizations
Student Organizations
Reserve Officers Training Corps
University of Tampa Diplomats
Co-Curricular Transcripts
Athletics
University Services
Campus Recreation
International Student and Scholar Services
Education Abroad Advising
Office of Career Services
Institutional Testing Services
Disabilities
Dining Services
Campus Store
Lost and Found
Health and Safety
Health and Counseling Services
LASER Team
Campus Safety
Campus Security Report
Drug Free Schools and Community Act
Vehicles on Campus
Sustainability
Communication/Technology Services
Post Office
Telephone Service
SpartanWeb
Blackboard
Email
Faxes
Computer Labs
Internet Access
Technology Acceptable-Use Policy
Purpose
Scope
Policy/Guidelines
Authorized Access
Security and Malware Protection
Privacy
Excessive Usage
Copyright and Intellectual Property
Harassment
Spoofing/Fraud
Other Prohibited Activities
Reporting Suspected Acceptable Use Policy Violations
Enforcement/Consequences
Information Disclaimer
Recommended Computing Standards for UT Students
Computer Hardware
Optional Hardware Items
Recommended Computer Software
The Mission
Accreditation
The Register
The University of Tampa Board of Trustees
Chair Emeriti
Trustees Emeriti
The Faculty
Professors Emeriti
Distinguished University Professor
Librarians
Librarian Emerita
Military Science
Officers of Administration
President’s Office
Academic Affairs
Administration and Finance
Development and University Relations
Enrollment
Human Resources
Information Technology
Intercollegiate Athletics
Operations and Planning
The University of Tampa National Alumni Association
2013-14 Officer of the National Alumni Association
The University of Tampa Family Association
2013-14 Officers of the Family Association
Organizations Affiliated with the University
Henry B. Plant Museum
Appendix
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
About This Catalog
Policy/Compliance