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Electives. Courses/units a student selects to complete the total unit requirement for the baccalaureate degree and/or to
complete requirements for the major.
Grade Point Average (GPA). The grade point average is a measure of academic scholarship and performance which is
computed by dividing units registered into grade points earned. Three separate GPAs are computed:
1. Cumulative GPA for all baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate units by degree objective.
2. Cumulative GPA for total California State University, Fresno units.
3. GPA for that semester only.
A minimum of a C average (2.0 GPA) for units in the major, all California State University, Fresno units, and total units
is required for a baccalaureate degree. (Search for Grade Symbols and Grade Points, Degree Requirements. ) Master's
degree students have a higher minimum GPA requirement. (Search for Graduate Studies Advancement to Candidacy, Grade
Requirements.)
Major. Set of required courses from one or more departments designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and
experiences necessary to pursue a specific career and/or advanced study. A student must earn a 2.0 grade point average in all
courses required for the major, except "additional requirements," in order to graduate. (Minimum Title 5 requirements: B.A.
24 units of which 12 must be upper division exclusive of General Education; B.S. 36 units of which 18 must be upper division
exclusive of General Education.)
Minor. In addition to academic majors, the university offers a number of minors. A minor is a formal set of courses in a
designated subject area distinct from a student's major. The intent of a minor is to provide a condensed and cohesive academic
experience, in addition to a major. Minors consist of a minimum of 12 semester units, at least 6 of which must be upper-division
residence units. Minors must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Minors offered by academic departments and
programs are listed on page 90-91 of this catalog. Detailed descriptions are found in the listings of the particular departments
and programs. Courses in the minor may not also count toward a student's major except as Additional Requirements to that
major. However, courses fulfilling requirements for a minor usually may be counted toward General Education. Refer to the
description of the specific minor for exceptions.
A student may earn one or more minors provided that the requirements above are met for each and that at least 12 units in each
of the two minors are distinct and include at least 6 upper-division units in residence.
Option. Set of required courses within a major in addition to the major core courses that emphasizes one important aspect of
that school or college, department, or program.
Concentration. A specialized area of study within a major. The concentration does not appear on the diploma. Concentrations
may or may not appear within majors that have also approved formal options. The term concentration is often used
interchangeably with the terms emphasis, specialization, or track.
Certificate. A set of interdisciplinary courses comprised of a minimum of 12 units focusing on a special area of study.
Students are not required to be matriculated or be undergraduates. Certificates are awarded upon completion of the program
regardless of catalog year or degree status. Consult the index for a complete list of certificates available. The university awards
three types of certificates. They include the Certificate of Completion, the Certificate of Special Study, and the Certificate of
Advanced Study. Search Certificates in Degree Requirements for more information.
Prerequisite Requirements. Prerequisite courses must be completed prior to enrollment in the listed course; corequisite
courses must be completed prior to or concurrently with the listed course. Students who do not meet these requirements may
be disenrolled by the instructor or by the university.
Recommended Courses. Courses that the department faculty believe would be beneficial for a student to take but are not
mandated or required as part of the major.
Units. A credit or semester unit represents one hour of class work per week for one semester. It is assumed that two hours of
preparation are required for each hour in class. Three hours of laboratory per week are the equivalent of one unit. In a limited
number of courses two hours of laboratory per week are the equivalent of one unit. Also, two hours of activity or studio (art,
dance, music, physical education) are normally equivalent to one unit of credit. One quarter unit of credit is equivalent to two-thirds
of a semester unit.
Units attempted and units earned are terms that appear on the student's transcript and evaluation. Units attempted is the column
used for GPA calculation. The units earned column is used to determine units completed toward the total unit requirement for
the degree.
Object Description
| Title | 2015-16 General Catalog |
| Creator | California State University, Fresno |
| Format | PDF Document |
| Date of publication | 2015 |
| Subjects | California State University, Fresno. Curricula. Catalogs |
| Object type | Document |
| Location | Fresno, California |
| Language | eng |
Description
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| Full Text Search | www.fresnostate.edu California State University, Fresno 2015-2016 CATALOG | 3 Electives. Courses/units a student selects to complete the total unit requirement for the baccalaureate degree and/or to complete requirements for the major. Grade Point Average (GPA). The grade point average is a measure of academic scholarship and performance which is computed by dividing units registered into grade points earned. Three separate GPAs are computed: 1. Cumulative GPA for all baccalaureate or postbaccalaureate units by degree objective. 2. Cumulative GPA for total California State University, Fresno units. 3. GPA for that semester only. A minimum of a C average (2.0 GPA) for units in the major, all California State University, Fresno units, and total units is required for a baccalaureate degree. (Search for Grade Symbols and Grade Points, Degree Requirements. ) Master's degree students have a higher minimum GPA requirement. (Search for Graduate Studies Advancement to Candidacy, Grade Requirements.) Major. Set of required courses from one or more departments designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to pursue a specific career and/or advanced study. A student must earn a 2.0 grade point average in all courses required for the major, except "additional requirements," in order to graduate. (Minimum Title 5 requirements: B.A. 24 units of which 12 must be upper division exclusive of General Education; B.S. 36 units of which 18 must be upper division exclusive of General Education.) Minor. In addition to academic majors, the university offers a number of minors. A minor is a formal set of courses in a designated subject area distinct from a student's major. The intent of a minor is to provide a condensed and cohesive academic experience, in addition to a major. Minors consist of a minimum of 12 semester units, at least 6 of which must be upper-division residence units. Minors must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Minors offered by academic departments and programs are listed on page 90-91 of this catalog. Detailed descriptions are found in the listings of the particular departments and programs. Courses in the minor may not also count toward a student's major except as Additional Requirements to that major. However, courses fulfilling requirements for a minor usually may be counted toward General Education. Refer to the description of the specific minor for exceptions. A student may earn one or more minors provided that the requirements above are met for each and that at least 12 units in each of the two minors are distinct and include at least 6 upper-division units in residence. Option. Set of required courses within a major in addition to the major core courses that emphasizes one important aspect of that school or college, department, or program. Concentration. A specialized area of study within a major. The concentration does not appear on the diploma. Concentrations may or may not appear within majors that have also approved formal options. The term concentration is often used interchangeably with the terms emphasis, specialization, or track. Certificate. A set of interdisciplinary courses comprised of a minimum of 12 units focusing on a special area of study. Students are not required to be matriculated or be undergraduates. Certificates are awarded upon completion of the program regardless of catalog year or degree status. Consult the index for a complete list of certificates available. The university awards three types of certificates. They include the Certificate of Completion, the Certificate of Special Study, and the Certificate of Advanced Study. Search Certificates in Degree Requirements for more information. Prerequisite Requirements. Prerequisite courses must be completed prior to enrollment in the listed course; corequisite courses must be completed prior to or concurrently with the listed course. Students who do not meet these requirements may be disenrolled by the instructor or by the university. Recommended Courses. Courses that the department faculty believe would be beneficial for a student to take but are not mandated or required as part of the major. Units. A credit or semester unit represents one hour of class work per week for one semester. It is assumed that two hours of preparation are required for each hour in class. Three hours of laboratory per week are the equivalent of one unit. In a limited number of courses two hours of laboratory per week are the equivalent of one unit. Also, two hours of activity or studio (art, dance, music, physical education) are normally equivalent to one unit of credit. One quarter unit of credit is equivalent to two-thirds of a semester unit. Units attempted and units earned are terms that appear on the student's transcript and evaluation. Units attempted is the column used for GPA calculation. The units earned column is used to determine units completed toward the total unit requirement for the degree. |
