Finding Your Major
A Bachelor’s Degree is an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate major generally lasting for 4-years of full-time study. Your UALR degree requirements will be made up of the following components:
Core 44 hours+ (14 classes)
Major 30 hours* (excludes required support classes)
Minor 18 hours* (if required)
2nd Language 0-9 hours (required for B.A., B.S.W., and B.S.E. majors)
+Electives Classes for total required hours
Total 124 hours* (~41 classes**)
College of Engineering & Information Technology majors.
*This is a minimum. Your major/minor may require more.
**Number of classes based on assumption
that most classes are 3-hour classes.
NOTE: Must have 45 upper level hours to graduate.
Typically, students that are unsure of their area of concentration/Major will take courses that are part of the general core curriculum – a total of 14 classes –to explore various disciplines.
As you take these courses, familiarize yourself with the degree programs that are offered. When selecting a major, do not be afraid to discuss your options with your Academic Advisor, your Professors and other Faculty, other Staff, and especially professionals in the field. By putting this thought in on the front end, you will increase your chances to not just find a major, but one that is right for you.
- List of Programs (Majors & Minors)
- Degree Planning Worksheet: Getting to Graduation in 8-Semesters
Other Degree Requirements:
- UC Core Curriculum
- 2nd Language Options: American Sign Language, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish (requirement varies by Major)
May we also suggest that you enroll in Kudor, which is an information rich site containing an interest, skills, & values assessment, as well as several other career exploration tools. Navigating through this site will provide more information than you can typically find in one setting – all at your fingertips. Pick up your registration information at Counseling & Career Planning in Ross Hall 416 or call (501) 569-3185.