USF 1997-98 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 89 | Course Descriptions |
The Liberal Studies Degree is conceived to fulfill the intent of the traditional Liberal Arts degree and is offered for students who require a broad academic approach for realization of their conceived academic or pre-professional goals.
For admission to the program, the students must (1) have a minimum of 20 (to a maximum of 80) semester hours, (2) have a minimum overall grade point average of 3.00 at the time of admission, and (3) submit a written proposal explaining the student's special academic circumstances and goals for which this major is appropriate. This proposal must be approved by a faculty committee of three professors (Chair to be selected by the student) to be assembled by the student and the Director in the Dean's Office.
The student must complete the General Education Requirements (and all other university requirements), and a minimum of 4 semesters of one foreign language. The remaining hours will be devoted to interdisciplinary study in the College of Arts and Sciences. Ideally, the 90 hours will include courses in the sciences, letters, and social and behavioral sciences. In the student's last semester, a senior paper must be approved by the faculty committee.
When admitted to the program, the student will formulate, in collaboration with the faculty committee, a program of studies to be pursued toward his/her particular academic goals. For information, contact the Coordinator of Advising in SOC 102.
Students wishing to transfer to USF should complete the A.A. degree at the community college. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university. A minimum of 60 semester hours must be completed at the university unless prior approval is secured. If students transfer without an A.A. degree and have fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the students must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.
There are no State Mandated Common Prerequisites for this degree program.
The transfer student should also be aware of the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university.
To be admitted to the Liberal Studies program, the student must have a minimum of 20 (to a maximum of 80) semester hours, have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 at the time of admission, and submit a written proposal explaining the student's special academic circumstances and goals for which this major is appropriate. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.
Program of Study at a Florida Community/Junior College or SUS School for Students Planning to Transfer to USF (State Mandated Common Prerequisites)
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USF 1997-98 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 136 - 137
LIS 2001 INFORMATION RESOURCES AND LIBRARY RESEARCH (3)
An introduction to the resources of the University of South Florida Library. Emphasis will be placed on library materials germane to the course work of the undergraduate.
LIS 2002 INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET (3)
Covers the history, structure, and use of the Internet, with an emphasis on using the Internet to answer educational, research, and other information-based needs.
LIS 2937 SELECTED TOPICS IN LIBRARY/INFORMATION SCIENCE (1-3)
Covers a variety of topics in the field of library/information science such as emerging technologies, administration and service, and current professional issues. May be repeated up to 9 credit hours total when topic varies.
LIS 5315 INSTRUCTIONAL GRAPHICS (3)
PR: CI. Theoretical aspects, planning and production of instructional graphic material. The Theory of graphic communications. Interpreting needs for instructional materials appropriate for given behavioral objectives.
LIS 5333 TV IN SCHOOL AND LIBRARIES (3)
Small format video tape recordings and the utilization of open and closed broadcasts in schools and libraries.
LIS 5404 FOUNDATIONS OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (3)
Introduction to the study of library and information science, history; organization; specialized literature; outstanding leaders; current trends, issues, and problems; the place of the information agency in society with its contributions to that society.
LIS 5937 SELECTED TOPICS IN LIBRARY STUDIES (1-4)
PR: CI. Covers a variety of topics in such areas as collection development, reference services, technical services, and administration.
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