Department of Applied Communication

Speech Building, Room 237 | (501) 569-3158 | (501) 569-3196 (fax) | ualr.edu/appliedcomm

Chairperson:	Chatham-Carpenter, April, Professor
Professors:	Driskill, Gerald W. McIntyre, Kristen Mirivel, Julien Thombre, Avinash Thompson, Carol L.
Assistant Professor:	Oliver, Bailey
Senior Instructors:	Johnston, Cheryl
Instructor:	Halford, Katie

The mission of the Department of Applied Communication is to foster the co-creation of better social worlds through positive communication.

Majors, minors and all students taking our courses engage in practical application of communication principles that equip them for improving their professional and personal lives. When employers list skills they most desire in employees, we find that our department addresses at least 8 of those top skills.

Introductory Course in Applied Communication

The department also offers ACOM 1300 , which is an option in many UA Little Rock college cores and required by some UA Little Rock college cores or specific programs. ACOM 1300  develops competency in foundational interpersonal communication skills as well as foundational public speaking skills, making this a course that will undoubtedly set students up for success throughout their undergraduate work at UA Little Rock as well as their future careers.

Students who feel they already possess the competencies developed in ACOM 1300  may attempt to test out. For information about test dates, required fees, and test content, students should contact the Office of Testing Services.

Major in Applied Communication

The curriculum in the Applied Communication major (formerly Speech Communication) is designed to support the learning needs of students with a desire to communicate more effectively in their personal and professional lives. Effective communication skills and knowledge are highly sought after by employers. Our students work in for-profit, non-profit, healthcare, and governmental contexts.

The major requires 34 credit hours beyond ACOM 1300 , including 9 hours of foundational courses, 9 hours of applied courses, 4 hours of capstone courses, and 12 hours of electives in organizational and interpersonal communication.

Recommended minors for this curriculum are Management, Nonprofit Leadership Studies, Information Technology, Professional & Technical Writing, Human Services, Health Sciences, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Journalism, Marketing, and Professional Selling. Potential majors may secure an advisor by contacting the department. A grade of C or greater must be attained to fulfill a course requirement for the major.

Graduate Program

The department offers a master’s degree in Applied Communication Studies. See the UA Little Rock Graduate Catalog for details.

Programs

• •  Applied Communication Minor
• •  Applied Communication Studies, Bachelor’s Degree to M.A.
• •  Applied Communication, B.A.
• •  Applied Communication, Teacher Licensure/Education Minor
• •  Professional Communication Minor

Department of Art and Design

General Information Academic Advising Transfer Students Senior Show for BA in Art/Art Track Senior Show for BFA in Art/Fine Art or Applied Design

Studio Art Work Senior Portfolio for BFA Majors Senior Paper for BA in Art/Art History Majors Senior Portfolio for Art History Majors Teacher Licensure

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Windgate Center of Art + Design, AD 202 | (501) 916-3182, (501) 683-7022 (fax) | ualr.edu/art

Chair:	Clifton, Thomas, Professor
Professors:	Cates, Kevin Martin, Floyd Warrick, Michael
Associate Professor:	Livaudais, Joli
Assistant Professors:	Larsen, Lynne Scheidt, Peter
Visiting Professors:	Higgins, William
Artists in Residence:	Dory, Benjamin Sikes, Ricky
Gallery Curator/Research Associate:	Cushman, Brad
Administrative Assistant:	Payne, Marian
Assistant Gallery Curator/Research Assistant:	Larson, Nathan
Department Technician:	Julia Napolitano

The Department of Art and Design, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, offers undergraduate instruction leading to a baccalaureate degree in art (BA in Art) with tracks in art history, studio art, and art education. 

The studio art track offers the breadth of a liberal arts degree while also providing students with foundational art-making skills and development in a range of studio disciplines. The art history and studio art tracks in the BA in Art require a minor. The art education track prepares students for licensure to teach art at the kindergarten through secondary school level. The art education track requires a minor in Education.

A baccalaureate degree in fine art (BFA in Art) is available to students who are admitted to the program through a review process that includes portfolio and transcript review, a letter of purpose, and an interview. For the current academic year requirements for the review process, see information posted on the art department website at ualr.edu/art.

The BFA in Art has two tracks: fine art (studio art) and applied design. The fine art track offers specialization or emphasis areas in drawing, painting, graphic design, illustration, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. The applied design track offers emphasis areas in furniture design, metals, and ceramics.

General Information

The department makes available numerous courses in art education, art history, and studio art for students not majoring in art who are interested in art electives. Minors are available in art history, studio art, applied design, photography, and digital graphics. Courses in ceramics, furniture and woodworking, metals and jewelry are also offered. Certificate programs are offered in applied design, graphic design and photography.

To enrich the instructional program, the department offers continuous exhibits in three galleries in the Windgate Center of Art + Design facility, the Ann Maners and Alex Pappas Gallery in the Fine Arts Building and enjoys a cooperative relationship with the Arkansas Arts Center.

Departmental Expectations and Policies

• The undraped human figure is a significant subject within all degrees in the art curriculum.
• Due to the nature of visual art courses, some courses may have technical requirements specifying the physical capabilities of students. Contact the professor of the course if you have concerns regarding these requirements.
• The department adheres to a strict Safety Policy for which all students are held responsible. If you have concerns regarding the policy contact the department chair.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of all art courses and is enforced by the instructor of record. Refer to course syllabi for specifics.
• No grade less than C will be accepted in any art course required within any art major or minor.
• The Department of Art and Design, with student approval, occasionally selects outstanding student work to add to its teaching collection.

Academic Advising

Students majoring in or interested in majoring in Art are advised in the Trojan Academic Advising and Support Center until they earn approximately 45 credit hours.

After reaching approximately 45 hours, art majors will be advised by a department advisor in the Department of Art and Design. Advisors serve for both undergraduate and graduate students in the following capacities:

• New Art Majors and Transfer Students: Contact department chair, Professor Thomas Clifton at tgclifton@ualr.edu for an initial overview of programs.
• Current art majors may contact Professor Clifton for information regarding their advising.

Note: All prospective or current students may also call the department at (501) 916-3182 for more information.

Transfer Students

Students transferring to UA Little Rock who intend to major in art should contact the department before enrolling to arrange for advising. Students may be required to take additional hours in areas where deficiencies are noted.

Transfer students must complete at least nine hours of their studio concentration at UA Little Rock. For example, a student who has 15 hours accepted in transfer credit for painting must complete an additional nine hours of painting at UA Little Rock if painting is the studio concentration.

Senior Show for BA in Art/Art Track

During their senior year, BA in Art: Studio Art Track students are required to register for ARST 4397  Capstone in the Visual Arts. As part of course requirements, students will prepare a group exhibition of their work. The senior show will be scheduled by the gallery curator and must be approved by the student’s capstone instructor.

Senior Show for BFA in Art/Fine Art or Applied Design

BFA students are required to prepare and participate in a group exhibition of their work. The senior show will be scheduled by the gallery curator and must be approved by the student’s emphasis advisor and BFA coordinator. Each student must also give an oral presentation in the form of a PowerPoint presentation before the faculty. The oral presentation will be scheduled and approved by the BFA coordinator, ARST 4395  faculty of record and emphasis advisor, and, if appropriate, also by the gallery curator.

Studio Art Work

Students retain copyright to all two-dimensional, three-dimensional, time-based, and electronic artwork created in the Department of Art and Design; they grant a non-exclusive license to exhibit, display, reproduce, perform, or adapt these works at the discretion of the faculty. Works left in departmental facilities at the end of any semester or summer session may be removed or discarded at the discretion of the faculty.

Senior Portfolio for BFA Majors

As part of a BFA student’s capstone requirements, studio majors will prepare a portfolio of no more than 20 images documenting their senior thesis project and other work, along with a written artist’s statement (minimum one page). Portfolio images are presented in digital format and delivered to the gallery curator. This portfolio must be approved by the ARST 4395  faculty of record, the emphasis advisor, and BFA coordinator. The portfolio will be due one week before the last class day and will become the property of the Department of Art and Design.

Senior Paper for BA in Art/Art History Majors

Art history majors in the last semester of their senior year are required to register for ARHA 4397 - Capstone in Art History . As part of the capstone requirements, students will write a senior paper, which will also be given orally. The paper must be approved by the student’s major advisor,  ARHA 4397  faculty of record, academic advisor, and the art history coordinator. The oral presentation may be in the form of a public lecture, presentation to a class, or a paper at a scholarly meeting.

Senior Portfolio for Art History Majors

Art history majors enrolled in ARHA 4397  are required to prepare a portfolio of their senior paper and three other papers written for classes while at UA Little Rock. This portfolio must be approved by the major advisor, ARHA faculty of record, and the art history coordinator. The portfolio will be due one week before the last class day, and will become the property of the Department of Art and Design.

Teacher Licensure

Contact Professor Thomas Clifton in the Department of Art and Design about the curriculum.

Programs

• •  Applied Design Certificate of Proficiency
• •  Applied Design Minor
• •  Art History Major/Studio Art Minor
• •  Art History Minor
• •  Art, Art Education Track, B.A.
• •  Art, Art History Track, B.A.
• •  Art, Fine Art Track or Applied Design Track, B.F.A
• •  Art, Studio Art Track, B.A.
• •  Digital Arts Minor
• •  Graphic Design Technical Certificate
• •  Photography Certificate of Proficiency
• •  Photography Minor
• •  Studio Art Minor

School of Education

General Information Exit Requirements Testing and Admissions Requirements Application for Admission to the BSE in Elementary Education K-6 Retention Application for Admission to the BSE in Middle Childhood Education Retention Application for Admission to the BSE in Special Education Retention Legal Reqs: Elementary, Middle Childhood, and Special Education Graduation Reqs: Elementary, Middle Childhood, and Special Education

Licensure Second Language Requirements for B.S.E. Students Community College Transfers Students Who Transfer from Four-Year Institutions Center for Applied Studies in Education Center for Literacy Jodie Mahony Center for Gifted Education Federal Title II Survey Institutional and State Pass Rates Minor In Education Admission Requirements University Core Requirements and Retention

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Dickinson Hall, Room 419 | (501) 569-3124, (501) 569-3267 | (501) 569-3547 (fax) | ualr.edu/education

Director	Smith, Bruce; Professor
Professors	Duyar, Ibrahim Barrett, T. Greg Hughes, Gail D. MacFarlane, Bronwyn D. Nolen, Amanda L. Smith, Bruce D. Suter, W. Newton
Associate Professors	Burgin, John S. Cellitti, Anarella  Hune, Jennifer B. Hunt, Andrew Layton, Kent Lindsay, Anne C. Vander Putten, Jim
Assistant Professor	Kerns, William Sharp, Leslie Tate, Daryl, A.

The School of Education offers three Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.) degrees, the B.S.E. in elementary education K-6 , the B.S.E. in special education K-12 , and the B.S.E. in middle childhood education grades 4-8 , which includes specialties in math, science, social studies, and language arts. A minor in education is offered through the School of Education as well. For details about education licensure content areas, see the licensure officer in the School of Education.

The department strives to provide balanced teacher education programs that embody institutional and college goals, the Arkansas Department of Education Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) teacher licensure requirements, guidelines of learned societies and professional associations, and contemporary educational philosophies and practices.

General Information

The school also offers Master of Education degrees (M.Ed.) in curriculum and instruction, educational administration, gifted and talented education, higher education, learning systems technology education, reading, and education (with initial licensure areas in education, middle childhood education, and special education). The school offers a graduate certificate and an educational specialist degree (Ed.S.) in reading, and a Ph.D. in reading. The school also offers doctorates in Education (Ed.D.) in educational administration and higher education. The School of Education also offers non-degree licensure programs at the graduate level for students already holding initial licensure but want to add additional licensure areas in education content areas, special education, curriculum/program administration, and educational administration (central office). More information about the graduate level programs may be obtained from the department or from the UA Little Rock Graduate Catalog.

Exit Requirements

(See each program’s requirements for specific exit requirements) In order to graduate with a degree from a program in teacher education and to be licensed, students must meet all general graduation requirements and earn a grade of C or greater in all professional education courses. Documentation of successful completion of all required Praxis and other state required standardized examinations must be provided as a condition for graduation from the undergraduate elementary program, middle childhood program, special education program, and the education minor. Students must submit complete required standardized exam scores to the College of Education and Health Professions as documentation of their successful completion of these exams.

Arkansas’ definition of program completers for Title II reporting purposes has been changed. It requires completion of a degree program and successful performance on all required sections of required exams.

Testing and Admissions Requirements

For entry into the undergraduate initial licensure programs, the School of Education accepts required ACT scores at or above a minimum:

• Math score of 19
• Reading score of 19
• Writing score of 6

If an individual has taken the ACT multiple times, the highest score in each category will be considered. Corresponding comparable SAT scores are accepted as well. If an applicant has ACT scores below the minimum composite score or has not taken the writing section of the ACT, the applicant may take the Accuplacer Next Generation exam or exams at the UA Little Rock Testing Center and must make at least a score that corresponds to the comparative ACT minimum score:

• Next Gen Reading: minimum score = 253
• Next Gen Math: Minimum Score = 250
• Accuplacer Write Placer: minimum score = 5

Or, the applicant may also choose to retake the ACT (not offered at the Testing Center) to attempt to reach the minimum score required for entrance into the programs.

If an applicant has taken the Praxis Core or Praxis I/PPST, we will also accept the following minimum scores:

• Reading 156
• Math 150
• Writing 162
• PPST minimum scores of Reading 172, Math 171, and Writing 173

The above passing scores will be accepted in any combination for reading, math, and writing. There is an appeals process for students who do not meet the minimum scores and wish to pursue admission. Ask your advisor about this process.

Application for Admission to the BSE in Elementary Education K-6

The following are minimum criteria for consideration for admission to the program. For admission to Fall and Spring Block I, all applicants must

1. be formally admitted to UA Little Rock.
2. have completed RHET 1311  and RHET 1312  English Composition, ACOM 1300 , MATH 1321  or MATH 1302  with a grade of C or greater in each of these courses;
3. have completed all core requirements with an overall degree plan cumulative GPA of at least 2.7; or have completed an Associate’s degree from an accredited college that meets university core requirements; Contact the Student Transfer Services office (501-682-1286) for more information; and
4. submit passing scores on the ACT or other accepted basic skills exams (see Testing and Admissions Requirements)
5. Contact the Undergraduate Advisor for Teacher Education, DKSN 300 (501) 569-3124, to complete the admission application.

Retention

Retention decisions are the responsibility of the faculty. Once admitted, students are required to maintain a 2.75 grade-point average, with at least a C in all courses specific to the elementary program. In addition, students’ professional behaviors, content knowledge, and classroom performance will be evaluated throughout the program. Successful completion of the licensure program is not based solely on the number of course credits but requires demonstration of specified professional knowledge, skills, and behaviors. While a student may require additional time to meet some performance expectations, the faculty may limit that time and reserves the right to remove a student from the program should appropriate progress not be demonstrated.

Application for Admission to the BSE in Middle Childhood Education

The following are minimum criteria for consideration for admission to the program:

For admission to Fall and Spring Block I, all applicants must

1. be formally admitted to UA Little Rock.
2. have completed RHET 1311  and RHET 1312  English Composition, ACOM 1300 , MATH 1321  or MATH 1302  (see advisor) with a grade of C or greater in each of these courses; and
3. have completed all core requirements with an overall degree plan cumulative GPA of 2.70 or greater or 3.0 in the last 50 hours. Students seeking admission to the college with associate’s degrees designed for transfer (Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts in Teaching, and some Associate of Science degrees) should refer to the “Community College Transfers” information appearing later in this section.
4. submit passing scores on the ACT or other accepted basic skills exams (see Testing and Admissions Requirements.)
5. contact the Undergraduate Advisor in Teacher Education, DKSN 300 (501) 569-3124, to complete the admission application.

For admission to Fall and Spring Block II, all applicants must

1. satisfactorily complete all Block I requirements with an overall GPA of 2.70 or greater,
2. achieve passing scores on the required Praxis content exam(s), and
3. contact the Undergraduate Advisor in Teacher Education, DKSN 300 (501) 569-3124, to complete the admission application.

Retention

Retention decisions are the responsibility of the faculty. Once admitted, students are required to maintain a 2.75 grade-point average, with at least a C in all courses specific to the middle childhood program. In addition, students’ professional behaviors, content knowledge, and classroom performance will be evaluated throughout the program. Successful completion of the licensure program is not based solely on the number of course credits but requires demonstration of specified professional knowledge, skills, and behaviors. While a student may require additional time to meet some performance expectations, the faculty may limit that time and reserves the right to remove a student from the program should appropriate progress not be demonstrated.

Application for Admission to the BSE in Special Education

For admission to Teacher Education and Professional Prep I courses, all applicants must:

• be formally admitted to UA Little Rock.
• have completed RHET 1311  and RHET 1312  English Composition, ACOM 1300 , MATH 1302  (see advisor) with a grade of C or greater in each of these courses; and
• have completed all core requirements with an overall degree plan cumulative GPA of 2.70 or greater or 3.0 in the last 50 hours. Students seeking admission to the college with associate’s degrees designed for transfer (Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts in Teaching, and some associate of science degrees) may be fully admitted with audit for equivalent Core Courses and passing scores on the ACT or other accepted basic skills exams (see Testing and Admissions Requirements). Passing Praxis scores upon full admission to UA Little Rock. Please refer to the “Community College Transfers” information appearing later in this section. 
• submit passing scores on the ACT or other accepted basic skills exams (see Testing and Admissions Requirements.)

For admission to Professional Prep II courses, all applicants must:

• satisfactorily complete all Professional Prep I requirements with an overall GPA of 2.75 or greater.

For admission to Professional Prep III Internship I, all applicants must:

• satisfactorily complete all Professional Prep II requirements with an overall GPA of 2.75 or greater

For admission to Professional Prep IV Internship II, all applicants must:

• satisfactorily complete all Professional Prep III requirements with an overall GPA of 2.75 or greater
• achieve passing scores on the Praxis II special education content exam.
• satisfactorily complete Internship I.

Retention

Retention decisions are the responsibility of the faculty. Once admitted, students are required to maintain a 2.70 grade-point average, with at least a C in all courses specific to the middle childhood program. In addition, students’ professional behaviors, content knowledge, and classroom performance will be evaluated throughout the program. Successful completion of the licensure program is not based solely on the number of course credits but requires demonstration of specified professional knowledge, skills, and behaviors. While a student may require additional time to meet some performance expectations, the faculty may limit that time and reserves the right to remove a student from the program should appropriate progress not be demonstrated.

Legal Reqs: Elementary, Middle Childhood, and Special Education

Students who have been formally admitted to the program must complete a criminal records check, state civil records check, and FBI records check before being placed in the field. The student is responsible for the fees associated with these checks (See Licensure Officer for correct paperwork).

Graduation Reqs: Elementary, Middle Childhood, and Special Education

• Completion of all courses on degree plan with grades as required and passing scores on all required Praxis II and other exams (see Licensure Officer for correct exams to take).
• Entry of all required artifacts into Chalk and Wire and submission of these artifacts for assessment in Chalk and Wire.
• Submission of Graduation Application in BOSS by the announced deadline.

Licensure

Applicants must provide the following items to the ADE Licensure office (see the School of Education Licensure Officer for details on this process):

• A completed license application form.
• An official UA Little Rock transcript showing the date the degree was granted. Official transcripts from all other institutions attended.
• Appropriate Praxis II scores and other required exam scores.
• ADE required professional development certificates
• Complete background checks for State Police, FBI, and Child Maltreatment Central Registry.

For more information concerning licensure, contact the School of Education Licensure Officer, Dickinson Hall, Room 419.

Second Language Requirements for B.S.E. Students

There is no second language requirement for either the programs, although the special education program requires ASL I.

Community College Transfers

Students transferring to UA Little Rock from two-year colleges are subject to these provisions (See “Transfer Student  ” section for requirements for admission of transfer students). Students must first consult with Academic Advising to articulate transfer coursework prior to being admitted to the College of Education and Health Professions. Students must schedule an appointment with the Undergraduate Advisor in Teacher Education, DKSN 300 (501) 569-3124, to pursue admission to elementary and middle childhood programs. Students must meet the admission requirements listed above per program sought. If a student has completed the Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) at a two-year institution, core requirements at UA Little Rock will be met.

Students Who Transfer from Four-Year Institutions

These provisions listed for community college transfers may also apply to transfer work from four-year institutions that are either accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) formerly known as the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) or approved as teacher education institutions by the state in which they are located.

Center for Applied Studies in Education

The Center for Applied Studies in Education (CASE) is an independent research and evaluation unit within the College of Education and Health Professions. The Center specializes in research involving education and human service issues. It provides research design; data collection, processing and analysis; statistical support; grant and report writing; program evaluation; and measurement procedures and instrument design services to local, state, and national agencies.

The center’s staff collaborates in research and training with UA Little Rock and UAMS faculty and students, and the Arkansas Department of Education’s Special Education Division, as well as with other state and national education and human service organizations. Current grants and contracts provide research and evaluation support to national government agencies and the state educational community. The CASE faculty participates in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses through the Department of Teacher Education.

Center for Literacy

The mission of the Center for Literacy is to use literacy as a tool for meeting the following goals:

• Prepare students to assume leadership roles for influencing literacy at local, state and national levels.
• Offer a framework for implementing learning communities within schools and regions where students can collaborate on literacy projects.
• Advocate for reading specialists, Reading Recovery teachers, and Literacy Coaches in all schools by making graduate coursework more accessible to students across the state.
• Promote research initiatives between faculty and schools.
• Provide services to the community, schools, and state to address literacy-related issues, including annual conferences, literacy academies, and summer institutes.
• Provide intellectual resources for supporting literacy efforts within schools.
• Continue to build partnerships at the national and professional levels in order to advocate for effective literacy practices, early intervention services for struggling readers, and reading specialists in all schools.
• Increase opportunities for faculty to collaborate on literacy-related projects and research.
• Publish scholarly materials, including a peer-refereed online journal that focuses on school-based research, technical reports on literacy, and other documents that illustrate university and school partnerships.

The UA Little Rock Center for Literacy provides a structure for integrating five interrelated elements: teaching professional development, research and scholarly activity, technology, and partnerships. For additional information call (501) 683-7343.

Jodie Mahony Center for Gifted Education

The Jodie Mahony Center for Gifted Education, located in SUA 101, provides the following programs or services:

• AP Summer Institutes
• Arkansas Advanced Placement Professional Development Center
• Arkansas Evaluative Initiative
• e Initiative
• Center for Gifted Education
• Duke Talent Identification Ceremony
• Summer Laureate for Youth (SLUFY)

For additional information, call (501) 569-3410.

Federal Title II Survey

Six components are identified in Arkansas Title II Regulations for a “well-performing institution,” UA Little Rock meets all six criteria:

1. A summary pass rate of at least 80%.
2. A content major for secondary education for those who complete the program.
3. Student/Faculty supervision ratio does not exceed 18 to 1.
4. The number of weeks of student teaching is not less than 12 weeks.
5. The institution conducts an annual comprehensive unit assessment of teacher preparation.
6. The institution is not placed on probation by NCATE.

The following institutional report is made available in compliance with section 207F of Title II regarding the performance of the teacher preparation program at UA Little Rock for the 2006-2007 cohort of students.

For further information and subject-specific pass rates, visit the College of Education and Health Professions website.

Institutional and State Pass Rates

• Aggregate Basic Skills: 100% / 100%
• Aggregate Professional Knowledge: 100% / 100%
• Aggregate Academic Content: 100% / 100%
• Summary Totals and Pass Rate: 100% / 100%

Minor In Education

(501) 569-8944 | ualr.edu/education/education-minor

Students interested in teaching in education in Arkansas must be licensed by the state in a state-approved subject area. UA Little Rock programs in teacher education are designed to prepare students for licensure. Candidates for licensure must pass examinations mandated by the state, and pass a criminal background check.

Teacher Licensure Areas

• Art Education (Grades K-12)
• English and Language Arts Education(Grades 7-12)
• World Language Education (French or Spanish) (Grades K-12)
• Music Education (Vocal/Instrumental) (Grades K-12)
• Social Studies Education (Grades 7-12)
• Physical Education, Wellness, Leisure (Grades K-12)
• Mathematics Education (Grades 7-12)
• Physical Science / Earth Science Education (Grades K-12)
• Biology and Life Science (Grades 7-12)
• Chemistry (Grades 7-12)
• Physics (Grades 7-12)

For admission requirements and more, go to ualr.edu/education/education-minor.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program will only be considered if the student has completely met the following requirements:

1. Formal admission to UA Little Rock
2. Completion of RHET 1311  and RHET 1312 , ACOM 1300 , MATH 1302  or MATH 1321  with a grade of “C” or better
3. Completion of all core requirements with a cumulative average of 2.75, or a 3.0 on the last 60 hours
4. Submission of passing scores on the ACT or other accepted basic skills exams to an advisor (see Testing Admissions Requirements)
5. Submission of Advising Form to program advisor
6. Completion of all background checks (FBI, State Police and Child Maltreatment)

University Core Requirements and Retention

University Core Requirements

A student seeking a baccalaureate degree must complete a total of 35 hours in core courses. Options within the core may be restricted by the content majors, associated blocks of courses, or special minors in some licensure areas. A student should consult the requirements of his or her licensure area before selecting core courses.

Retention

Once admitted, students are required to maintain a 2.75 grade-point average, with at least a “C” in all professional courses (this includes all courses associated with the licensure/degree plan). In addition, students’ professional behaviors, content knowledge, and classroom performance will be evaluated throughout the program.

Successful completion of the licensure program is not based solely on the number of course credits but requires demonstration of specified professional knowledge, skills, and behaviors.

Once the student has begun the program, periodic evaluations will assess progress. Failure to progress satisfactorily might result in a student being removed from the program. While a student may require additional time to meet some performance expectations, the faculty may limit that time and reserves the right to drop a student from the licensure program should appropriate progress not be demonstrated.

Programs

• •  Education Minor
• •  Elementary Education K-6, B.S.E.
• •  Middle Childhood Education, B.S.E.
• •  Special Education, B.S.E.

Department of English

Stabler Hall, Room 501, (501) 569-3161, (501) 569-8185 (fax), ualr.edu/english

Chairperson:	Ecke, Jeremy, Associate Professor
Associate Professors:	Barrio Vilar, Laura Condran, Jeffrey Crutcher, Paul Hunter, Angela McAbee, Kris Minnick, J. Bradley
Assistant Professors:	Hummel, Heather

Majors, Tracks, & Special Offerings

The Department of English offers three major tracks: English (for the study of literature and culture); English with an emphasis in Creative Writing; and English with an emphasis in Secondary Education. The department also offers minors in English, Creative Writing, and Linguistics. The latter offers interdisciplinary coursework in Anthropology, Applied Communications, Speech Pathology, Second Language Instruction, and World Languages—as well as foundational courses in the History of English; Grammar, Morphology, Syntax; and Literary Linguistics.  

The department’s literature track includes coursework in Mythology, Southern Literature, Visual Literacy, Film as Literature, Young Adult Literature, and Podcasting as well as traditional surveys in American and British Literature and upper-level coursework in individual authors (Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, etc.) as well as literary movements, periods, and collectives (American Modernism, Black Protest Literature, Environmental Literature, etc.).

Across all three tracks, the department supports its diversity requirement with coursework in African-American Literature, Postcolonial Literature, Women in Literature, and special topics. The department’s creative writing track develops sophisticated writing skills across a variety of genres. Coursework in creative writing includes formal, theoretical, and applied study of the craft of fiction and poetry, coursework in screenwriting, and special topics such as Writing Detective Fiction, Open Genre Writing, Novel Writing, the Poetry of Fiction, etc.

The department’s secondary education track prepares students as English Language Arts teachers in grades 7-12. The program’s strong connections with High Schools throughout Central Arkansas and its dedicated hands-on training with class observations and teaching internships prepare students for careers in teaching, administration, and educational policy—and our placement rates in schools are highly successful.

In addition to general coursework, the Department of English supports professional development through a wide range of service-learning projects, internships with the department’s literary journal Equinox, the Sequoyah National Research Center, and the independent press Braddock Books, as well as through collaborations with the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, the CALS Literary Festival, the Cooper Visiting Writers Series, and the English Advisory Board.   

Transfer Students

Students transferring from other institutions into the English Department—either at the major or minor level—must take at least 6 hours in residence in the UA Little Rock English Department. Students can share up to 6 hours between the English Major and the Creative Writing Minor or between the English Major and the Linguistics Minor.

William G. Cooper, Jr., Honors Program in English

The William G. Cooper, Jr., Honors Program in English is sustained by an endowment created by the family of Dr. William G. Cooper, Jr., in honor of his distinguished service on the Little Rock University Board of Trustees and UA Little Rock Board of Visitors.

The William G. Cooper, Jr., Honors Program in English offers students a high-impact learning experience in which they work one-on-one with a faculty mentor to develop a research or creative project over the course of two semesters. The honors option in English parallels the requirements for the three English tracks with the addition of the Cooper Honors Seminar, the Honors Tutorial, and the Honors Project. This seven-hour block counts towards the upper-level English electives. Students in the honors program must maintain a 3.25 GPA overall and a 3.5 in their English courses to remain in good standing. Students selected into the Cooper Honors Program are eligible to apply for generous honors stipends that may be applied to educational expenses.   

Scholarships & Awards 

In addition to the Cooper Honors stipends, the department offers the following annual set of scholarships and awards:

• Cooper Promise Award
• Cooper Success Scholarship
• Ruth Lovett Booker Scholarship
• Eleanor Orts Francis Scholarship
• Marilynn Keys Scholarship
• Martha Sawrie Stephenson Scholarship
• Gladys K. Brown Award
• The Richard Stanley Cooper Award
• The Alma K. Dougherty Award
• The Roslyn L. Knutson Award
• Kathryn Ramsey Award

Programs

• •  Creative Writing Minor
• •  English Minor
• •  English, B.A.
• •  English, Creative Writing Emphasis, B.A.
• •  English, English Education Track, B.A.
• •  Film Minor (English)
• •  Linguistics Minor

Department of History

Stabler Hall, room 601, (501) 569-3236, (501) 569-3059 (fax), ualr.edu/history

Chairperson:	Porter, Jess C., Associate Professor
Professors:	Anson, Edward M. Baldwin, Deborah J. Kirk, John A. Lewis, Johanna Miller Mann, Kristin Dutcher
Associate Professors:	Key, Barclay Romney, Charles Ross, James
Assistant Professors:	Amstutz, Andrew Baylis, David Heil, Michael Marvin, Nathan Mitchell, Brian Yeaw, Katrina

The History Department program is designed to implement the following objectives:

• to confer transferable skills to aid undergraduate majors and graduates in gaining employment,
• to engage with the wider community to promote awareness of public history,
• to prepare undergraduate majors for advanced training in history,
• to train students to teach in secondary schools, and
• to provide instruction for the University’s Core Courses in History (HIST) curriculum program.

The History Department is committed to the ongoing process of assessing the effectiveness of our programs and courses.

General Information

Major in History

The history major must complete Core Requirements (35 hours), Secondary Language Proficiency, and 36 credit hours of history, including HIST 1311 , HIST 1312 , HIST 2311 , HIST 2312 , and at least 24 hours of upper-level history courses which must include HIST 4309 . All students who are history majors must have C or greater in HIST 1311 , HIST 1312 , HIST 2311 , HIST 2312 , or equivalent courses. The program must include at least six upper-level hours of United States history and at least six upper-level hours of non-United States history. Additionally, history majors with senior status (90 or more hours including UA Little Rock and transfer work) must take at least one three-hour capstone experience seminar prior to graduation.

The History major also requires a minor. All students are advised to take HIST 1311  and HIST 1312  before taking upper-level courses in world history and HIST 2311  and HIST 2312  before taking upper-level courses in American history.

Beyond Bachelor’s Degree

Students preparing to study history beyond the bachelor’s degree level are strongly advised to master at least one foreign language before graduation. Students preparing for advanced work should seek specific advising from a member of the department at their earliest opportunity.

Minor in History

A minor in history requires 18 hours, including 6 hours from HIST 1311 , HIST 1312 , HIST 2311  and HIST 2312  in addition to 12 hours of upper-level history courses.

Teacher Licensure (Minor in Education)

See “Education Minor ” for details or consult the History Department website at ualr.edu/history.

History Honors Program

To graduate with Honors from the History Department, a student must have a 3.25 overall grade point average and a 3.5 in History courses. Honors students must also complete an Honors Thesis; students will take an Honors Thesis course (HIST 4322 ) that involves individual work with a faculty member, is worth 3 credit hours, and will count as part of the 36-hour requirement for the History Major. The thesis will be a research project done under the direction of one faculty member, and the topic must be approved by a Thesis Committee consisting of that faculty member and two others. A recommendation by the Thesis Committee is required for the student to graduate with Honors.

Programs

• •  Geography Minor
• •  History Minor
• •  History, B.A.
• •  History, Education Track: Social Studies – History, B.A.
• •  History, Education Track: Social Studies – Political Science, B.A.
• •  Race and Ethnicity Minor

School of Mass Communication

Stabler Hall, Room 705 | (501) 569-3250 | (501) 569-8371 (fax) | ualr.edu/masscomm

Interim Director:	Edwards, Tim, Professor
Professors:	Byrne-McCollum, Jamie Hoerschelmann, Olaf
Associate Professors:	Barnes, Amy Boateng, Kwasi Rhodes, Carlton M. “Sonny”
Assistant Professors:	Robinson, Chris Thorlton, Kiel
Emeriti:	Giese, J. Mark Guerra, David Plopper, Bruce Rollberg, Jeanne Weekley, David C.

The School of Mass Communication (SMC) combines the strengths of courses in radio, television, film, new media, and journalism to provide students with exposure to a broad spectrum of media studies needed in today’s information world. Students may receive a degree in Mass Communication with an emphasis in either Journalism, Strategic Public Relations, Motion Pictures, Media Production and Design, or Mass Media. If choosing the Media Production and Design emphasis, students must select either the Motion Picture option or the Media Production option. The School also offers students a variety of mass communication minors.

The School also offers a Master of Arts degree in mass communication. See the UA Little Rock Graduate Catalog for details

General Information

All emphases in the BA in Mass Communication are 42 hours plus 12-hours of upper-level courses outside the major. The Journalism, Strategic Public Relations, Motion Picture, and Media Production and Design emphasis have a capstone class. Students in the Mass Media option will work with his or her advisor to design a capstone experience. Students should take their capstone course during their final semester in residence or as near to it as possible.

For returning or transfer students, skills courses completed more than five years ago may not count toward degree requirements and are subject to evaluation on a case-by-case basis. Opportunities exist to gain credit for professional experience or certification.

All material submitted by students as assignments in classes may be used for broadcast or publication. Students taking writing courses must have at least minimal word processing ability.

Students who seek a major from the School of Mass Communication may not seek a minor from the School of Mass Communication.

Student Organizations

The School sponsors chapters of Kappa Tau Alpha, the national journalism honor society, the National Association of Black Journalists, the Public Relations Student Society of America, the National Broadcasting Society, and the Society of Professional Journalists.

Scholarships

School of Mass Communication majors are invited to apply for the following annual scholarships (Scholarship opportunities may vary each year):

Arkansas Fly Fishers William K. Rutherford Freedom of Information Act Scholarship Herbert and Gertrude Latkin Harry Ashmore Award Roy Mitchell Edith Wood Sweezy Memorial Scholarship in Journalism Governor Orval E. Faubus Scholarship Jason Irby Scholarship Arkansas Broadcasters Association Scholarship K. A. Engel Endowed Scholarship

R.D. Doubleday Scholarship Jane and John Thompson Journalism Scholarship Television Broadcasters of Arkansas Scholarship Golden Mike Award endowed by Steve Stephens and Belinda Shults TreDay.Com Scholarship Project Jerol Garrison Scholarship Signal Media Scholarship Dan and Johnnie Winn Memorial Scholarship THV 11 Media Scholarship ​Patrick and Leslie Rhode Endowed Scholarship

Facilities

Admission to the Mass Communication Major

After admission to UA Little Rock, any student may declare a major in Mass Communication. To discuss opportunities in the School of Mass Communication, students should visit the School director in Stabler Hall 705, or call the school at (501) 569-3250.

School of Mass Communication Minors

The School of Mass Communication offers five minors. Students majoring in the School may not minor in the School.

Programs

• •  Film Minor (Mass Communication)
• •  Journalism Endorsement
• •  Journalism Minor
• •  Mass Communication, Journalism Emphasis, B.A.
• •  Mass Communication, Mass Media Emphasis, B.A.
• •  Mass Communication, Media Production & Design Emphasis, B.A.
• •  Mass Communication, Strategic Public Relations Emphasis, B.A.
• •  Mass Media Minor
• •  Media Production and Design Minor
• •  Strategic Public Relations Minor

Department of Music

General Information Admission to Music Programs Scholarship Information

Academic Advising Ensembles Degrees

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Fine Arts Building, room 151, (501) 569-3294, (501) 569-3559 (fax), ualr.edu/music

Chairperson:	Lind, Vicki R.; Professor
Professors:	Groesbeck, Rolf A. Holzer, Linda R.
Associate Professors:	Hakutani, Naoki Richeson, David T.
Assistant Professors:	Justin Bunting, Director of Percussion Studies Kenneth Goff, Director of Wind Studies Lorissa Mason, Director of Choral Activities
Instructors:	Underwood, Michael P
Artist in Residence, Voice:	Kesling, Diane
Private Music Study:	See Department Website
Research Associate:	Wai-Kay Carenbauer

The Department of Music provides quality learning opportunities for majors; serves the needs of the general student population; advances teaching, performance, creativity, research, and scholarship among its faculty; and acts as an educational and cultural resource for the university, the city of Little Rock, and Central Arkansas.

The department holds accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music and the College of Education and Health Professions holds NCATE accreditation.

Our faculty includes noted artists, teachers, and scholars. They provide students with an educational environment both demanding and supportive, and their success is evidenced by the graduates who have left and begun careers such as teachers, professional performers, conductors, college and university professors, music therapists, composers, scholars, administrators, and private music teachers. The 300-seat Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall is the setting for the many concerts hosted by the department each year. Our facilities also include a state-of-the-art computer lab/classroom, fully mediated classrooms, and a fully equipped keyboard lab.

General Information

Admission to Music Programs

All prospective music majors must successfully complete an audition for full admission to the department. A performance audition of two contrasting pieces on the student’s principal instrument/voice is required of all students. The results of the audition will determine placement with the appropriate private studio instructor and/or ensemble. In addition, a student may choose to use the audition for scholarship consideration (Information along with the application for scholarships is available on the website.) Several audition dates are posted on the department website, or students may audition by appointment by contacting the music office.

Students may also take a music theory and/or keyboard skills assessment as part of the audition process if the information is needed to place them in the appropriate music theory, aural skills, and/or piano proficiency courses.

Scholarship Information

The Department of Music offers scholarships for qualified music majors. All scholarships are based on merit and are awarded after a live or recorded audition. Scholarship award conditions include meeting academic and enrollment requirements. Continuation of a music scholarship award is dependent upon affirmative evaluation of student work by UA Little Rock music faculty, maintaining a minimum GPA level, fulfilling performance requirements, and successful progress toward the declared major in music. Grants in aid are available to students of any academic major for participation in selected ensembles. Students holding grants are expected to maintain an appropriate grade point level. Renewal of grants is based on satisfactory review of student participation and academic standing. Grants in aid auditions are administered separately from scholarship auditions.

Academic Advising

Students majoring in, or interested in majoring in, programs in the Department of Music are advised in the Trojan Academic Advising and Support Center until they earn approximately 45 credit hours.

After reaching approximately 45 hours, music majors are required to seek advising in the department before registration. Department of Music faculty members serve as advisors for students in their areas and work with students concerning semester schedules and career issues.

Ensembles

Department of Music ensembles are open to all UA Little Rock students. Ensemble directors hold auditions at the beginning of each semester.

Vocal Ensembles	Chamber Ensembles
Concert Choir	UA Little Rock Jazz Ensemble
Chamber Choir	Jazz Combo
Women’s Choir	Guitar Ensemble
	Indian Percussion Ensemble
Instrumental Ensembles	Piano Ensemble
Wind Ensemble	Percussion Ensemble

Contact the Department of Music Office, (501) 569-3294, for information about joining these groups.

Degrees

The Department of Music offers:

• Bachelor of Arts in Music  
• Music Education, Instrumental, B.M.  
• Music Education, Vocal, B.M.  

In addition to music courses all tracks consist of the following elements:

• Core Requirements. All students must complete 35 hours of general education courses.
• Language Proficiency. All students in the Bachelor of Arts (BA) must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English or must complete courses through the Intermediate level (2311) to satisfy the language proficiency requirement. The Bachelor of Music (BM) Music Education degree does not carry a foreign language requirement.
• Minor. All students in the Bachelor of Arts (BA) must complete a minor in the field of their choosing. Minors comprise approximately 18 hours of coursework and will be chosen after consultation with an advisor in the Department of Music. Bachelor of Music (BM) Music Education students are required to minor in Education.

Programs

• •  Music Education, Instrumental, B.M.
• •  Music Education, Vocal, B.M.
• •  Music Minor
• •  Music, B.A.
• •  Music, Music History Track, B.A.
• •  Music, Music Theory Track, B.A.

Department of Philosophy & Interdisciplinary Studies

Stabler Hall, Room 307 | (501) 569-3312 | ualr.edu/philosophy

Chairperson:	Norton, Michael B.
Professor:	Robinson, Keith A. Thomas, Jan L
Assistant Professors:	McAuliffe, Jana Spino, Joseph M.
Instructor:	Taylor, Reed W.

The Department of Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies offers undergraduate instruction leading to the baccalaureate degree in Philosophy, a minor in Religious Studies, a minor combining Philosophy and Religious Studies, and the baccalaureate degree in interdisciplinary studies

Within the baccalaureate degree in Philosophy, students may choose an emphasis in Legal and Moral Studies that enables them for early acceptance into the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. For more information, see ualr.edu/philosophy.

General Information

Major in Philosophy

The study of philosophy sharpens critical thinking and analytical skills, which allows students to perform better in all areas of study and on into their careers. More importantly, though, philosophy gives students the means to understand, direct, and reflect on their lives and the world around them. To decide the right course of action, to wonder if a law is just, to analyze a speech or an article in the newspaper, to ask what you can do to help others or yourself, to engage any of the issues that make our lives worthwhile and meaningful is to practice philosophy. When you study philosophy you learn how to think critically about any topic. That is why philosophy majors consistently score higher than other majors on the LSAT, GMAT, and GRE tests.

The ability to think critically, argue persuasively, and solve problems—which are the aims of philosophical training—have become increasingly necessary for success in today’s rapidly changing work environments. The study of philosophy is an excellent preparation for further study of law, medicine, or business, as well as a career in a wide variety of fields.

Major in Interdisciplinary Studies

An Interdisciplinary Studies degree is for students who are interested in a variety of areas and are not content settling for only one primary discipline of study. The degree provides not only a solid academic foundation for its students but also unique opportunities to explore multiple disciplines together. This approach draws on the strength of multiple fields, making students well-rounded critical thinkers who are ready for a variety of career options or post-graduate academic pursuits.

Programs

• •  Interdisciplinary Studies Online, B.A.
• •  Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.
• •  Philosophy Minor
• •  Philosophy, B.A.
• •  Philosophy, B.A. and J.D.
• •  Philosophy/Religious Studies Minor
• •  Religious Studies Minor

Department of Psychology

Stabler Hall room 602 | (501) 569-3171 | (501) 569-3047 (fax) | ualr.edu/psychology

Professors:	Blevins-Knabe, Belinda L. Corwyn, Robert Mastin, David F. Sherwin, Elisabeth D.
Associate Professors:	Faucett, John M. Hines, Robert J. Moore, Bruce D.
Assistant Professors:	Tennial, Rachel E.
Emeritus Professors:	Webb, Roger A.

The Department of Psychology strives for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. We apply psychological knowledge, skills, and tools to further the understanding of human behavior by using the scientific method for the benefit of our students, the UA Little Rock campus community, and the citizens of the state of Arkansas.

General Information

Major in Psychology

Minimum requirements for a psychology major are 34 hours of psychology (16 hours must be in residence) as specified below with a grade of C or greater in all psychology courses counted toward the major. Students pursuing a professional career in psychology are advised that the master’s degree is the minimum training necessary. Prospective psychology majors, regardless of whether they plan to go to graduate school, should select courses with early and continuing advice from the department faculty. It is important that students plan their program of courses carefully. A wide range of courses is recommended as preparation for the requirements of different schools.

PSYC 3369 , PSYC 3469 , PSYC 4221 , PSYC 4321 , and PSYC 4495  are suggested to upper-level pre-professional majors. They provide experience in the actual work done by professional psychologists in ways not possible in lecture courses and are valuable credentials in application to graduate school. A maximum of six hours of these courses can be applied toward the major.

Psi Chi Chapter

Membership in the UA Little Rock Chapter of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, is available to students interested in psychology as a topic or as a profession, and who meet the membership requirements. Requirements are:

• Declaring a major or minor in psychology, or completing three semesters of college courses and nine semester hours of psychology courses
• Having an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00, a minimum GPA of 3.00 in psychology courses, and a rank in the upper 35 percent of the class (undergraduates)

Programs

• •  Psychology Minor
• •  Psychology, B.A.

School of Public Affairs

Ross Hall, Room 610 | (501) 569-3331 | (501) 569-8271 (fax) | ualr.edu/publicaffairs

Director:	Williamson, Anne; Associate Professor
Professors:	Rice, Daryl H. Scranton, Margaret E. Stevenson, Jerry
Associate Professor:	Giammo, Joseph D., Glazier, Rebecca Wiebelhaus-Brahm, Eric
Assistant Professors	Leach, Kirk Slagle, Derek Williams, Christopher

The School of Public Affairs offers courses for students interested in understanding government and politics, public administration, community development, and non-profit organizations, all at the international, national, state, and local levels.

Courses in the School strive to instill in students a number of important skills, including critical thinking, analysis, writing, and the practical application of ideas to real-world situations. The combination of substantive knowledge and practical skills instilled by courses in the School provides a solid background to help our students to excel as leaders in a variety of fields, including politics, government service, law, teaching, the non-profit sector, and business.

Teacher Licensure

See “Education Minor ” for details and contact the School of Public Affairs as soon as possible for program advising.

Programs

• •  Community Management and Development, B.A.
• •  International Studies Minor
• •  International Studies, B.A.
• •  Legal Studies Minor
• •  Legal Studies, B.A.
• •  Middle Eastern Studies Minor
• •  Nonprofit Leadership Studies Minor
• •  Political Science Minor
• •  Political Science with Education Licensure, B.A.
• •  Political Science, B.A.
• •  Presidential Studies Minor
• •  Public Administration, Bachelor’s Degree to M.P.A.

Department of Rhetoric & Writing

Student Union-B 100 | (501) 569-3160| (501) 569-8279 (fax) | ualr.edu/rhetoric

Chairperson:	Carter, Joyce L., Professor
Professors:	Jensen, George H. L’Eplattenier, Barbara E. Matson, Joanne L. Nahrwold, Cynthia A.
Associate Professors:	Harris, Heidi Kuralt, Karen M. Martin, Londie Ray, Brian Williams, Joseph J.
Instructors:	Bowling, Susan Graham, Greg Scaife, Tammy
Director of the University Writing Center:	Cox, Earnest L., Associate Professor
Director of Composition:	Beavers, Melvin, Advanced Instructor​
Graduate Coordinator:	Harris, Heidi
Emeriti:	Anderson, Charles M. Barr, Suzann W. Chadwick, Frankie L. Crisp, Huey D. Crisp, Sally Freeland, Betty Harris, Cheryl L. Herrmann, Andrea W. Holland, Allison D. Isom, Toran E. Kleine, Michael W. Lankford, Gale Smith, Marcia M.

General Information

The department offers students first-year composition, a variety of specialized courses to help improve writing skills, a bachelor’s in professional and technical writing, and a master’s degree in professional and technical writing. The department also maintains the University Writing Center, where all students who wish to work on specific writing needs are welcome.

First-Year Composition

The first-year composition sequence consists of RHET 1311 - Composition I  and RHET 1312 - Composition II . These courses fulfill the UA Little Rock core curriculum requirements for written communication. Students must complete RHET 1311  with a grade of C or greater before enrolling in RHET 1312 . Together, these courses help students develop the writing skills needed to pursue a college degree. In addition, RHET 0310 - Composition Fundamentals  is offered for students who are not prepared for RHET 1311 ; RHET 0310  is taken concurrently with RHET 1311 .

Honors composition

Students with an ACT English score of 27 or greater and who have an A or B in high school English are invited to enroll in RHET 1320 - Honors Composition . Students who feel they qualify for Honors Composition but who do not receive invitations should contact the Department of Rhetoric and Writing Office at (501) 569-3160. RHET 1320  satisfies the core curriculum requirement in written literacy.

Exempting RHET 1311

Students with an ACT English score of 29 or greater or a COMPASS score of 99 or greater are automatically exempted. They may enroll either in RHET 1320  or in RHET 1312  to complete the core curriculum composition requirement.

Testing Out of Composition

Students who feel they already have the requisite skills of either RHET 1311  or RHET 1312  may attempt to complete these requirements by examination. For information about test dates, required fees, and test content, students should contact the Office of Testing Services. The tests parallel the contents of RHET 1311  and RHET 1312 . A student who successfully tests out of a course will receive no grade but will receive three credit hours toward graduation.

Transfer Students

Students transferring with 60 or more hours to UA Little Rock and who met the first-year composition requirement at the college previously attended may be exempt from UA Little Rock’s first-year composition requirement.

Degrees

Major in Professional and Technical Writing

After admission to UA Little Rock, any student may declare a major in Professional and Technical Writing. To discuss the major, students are encouraged to visit the Chair of the Department of Rhetoric and Writing in SUB 100. Appointments may be arranged by calling (501) 569-3160.

The Department of Rhetoric and Writing seeks to develop written and rhetorical literacy among its majors, UA Little Rock students, and the larger communities of which it is a part. Its alumni work as technical writers, grant writers, freelance writers, teachers, non-fiction writers, ghostwriters, web developers, user experience (UX) designers, and editors.

Minor in Writing

A minor in writing requires 18 hours beyond the core curriculum requirements, selected from the following rhetoric and writing courses.

Course Sequencing

The Department of Rhetoric and Writing strongly advises that, as much as possible, majors take required courses in the following sequence immediately after declaring the major:
RHET 3322 - Introduction to Professional and Technical Writing 
RHET 3301 - Editing for Usage, Style, and Clarity  

Note that RHET 3315 - Persuasive Writing , RHET 3317 - Nonfiction , and RHET 3326 - Technical Writing  are prerequisites for most 4000-level courses, so they should be taken as soon as possible after the introductory courses. RHET 4305 - Document Design  applies to all types of professional writing and should also be taken early in the major.

Students should take RHET 4301 - Theories of Rhetoric and Writing  in their first semester as a senior, and take RHET 4190 - Colloquium in Rhetoric and Writing  in their last semester before graduation. Departmental advisors will assist majors in sequencing the courses to fit their schedules.

Programs

• •  Professional and Technical Writing, B.A.

Department of Sociology & Anthropology

Stabler Hall 405 | (501) 569-3173 | (501) 569-8458 (fax) | ualr.edu/sociology | ualr.edu/anthropology

Chairperson	Lewis, Krista, Professor
Professors	Briscoe, David L. Flinn, Juliana Ito, Kinko
Associate Professors	King, Kathryn López-Ramírez, Adriana
Assistant Professors	Shafeek Amin, Neveen
Emeritus Professor	Richard, Terry Sanderson, Robert E.

The mission of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology is to provide high-quality programs of teaching, research, scholarship, and service within the disciplines of sociology and anthropology. The department draws on the diverse strengths and expertise of a highly dedicated faculty with Ph.D. degrees from prestigious universities.

Courses offered by the department are designed to help students acquire an analytical understanding of social processes, cultural diversity, statuses, human evolution and biology, the development of social complexity, and roles in institutions. This understanding is designed to provide liberal education as well as to prepare students for career opportunities related to sociology and anthropology while establishing a sound foundation for those who plan to undertake graduate studies in these or related fields.

Awards and Scholarships

Katherine J. Hardie Award in Anthropology

This award is given to the outstanding graduating senior in anthropology each year. The recipient’s name will be engraved on the Hardie Memorial Plaque displayed in the department office. In addition, the recipient will receive an individual plaque.

Outstanding Graduate Award in Sociology

This award honors the graduating senior sociology major with outstanding academic achievement and engagement with the discipline.

Mark Hartmann Anthropology Student Fellowship

The purpose of this award is to provide financial assistance to students for participation in anthropological fieldwork or field school concurrently with their studies in pursuit or enrichment of a degree in Anthropology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Expenses covered by this award may include but are not limited to, tuition and related travel expenses.

Beth and Earl Richard Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a full or part-time UA Little Rock student major in Sociology or Anthropology. Selection is based on academic accomplishment with financial need as a secondary consideration.

Student Organizations

The department seeks to promote a sense of collegiality among students. This is reflected in the student-governed Anthropology Club and Sociology Club. Students new to the department should check with the chair for meeting times and activities.

In addition, the honors sociology organization, Alpha Kappa Delta, and the honors anthropology organization, Lambda Alpha, provide majors with high-grade point averages access to professional and social activities.

Internships

A variety of opportunities for internships and field experiences are available. Students interested in internships or field experience should talk to their advisor or the department chair.

Prerequisites

The department requires that prerequisites be met for all classes. Students wishing to enroll in a course without the specified prerequisite courses must petition the department for permission to enroll.

Programs

• •  Anthropology Minor
• •  Anthropology, B.A.
• •  Gender Studies Minor
• •  Sociology Minor
• •  Sociology, B.A.

Department of Theatre Arts & Dance

Center for Performing Arts (CPA) 130, (501) 569-3291, (501) 569-8355 (fax), ualr.edu/theatre

Chairperson:	Hicks, M. Yslan, Associate Professor
Associate Professors:	Pendergraft, Stacy M. Thibeault, Stephanie K. Stone, Stephen K.
Assistant Professors:	Smith, Lawrence D.
Instructor	Heavner, Michael
Research Assistants:	Bolinger, Donald

The UA Little Rock Department of Theatre Arts and Dance provides a safe and rigorous environment in which to take risks, broaden imagination, and discover one’s voice. Our curriculum links the best practices of the classroom to the laboratory of production, engaging with ideas through theory and application. Grounded in knowledge and skills, critically aware of the present, and creatively inspired, Theatre and Dance students are challenged to make meaningful contributions to their world.

Academic Advising

All majors and minors in the theatre and dance concentrations are required to meet with the Trojan Academic Advising and Support Center (TAASC) for initial assessment and academic advising. The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance maintains close contact with the TAASC during the student’s first 45 course hours, after which the student is advised in the major department.

Major in Theatre Arts

All majors in the BA in Theatre Arts must complete the Core Requirements (35 hours). Students must attain a cumulative GPA of 2.6 in the three gateway courses (THEA 1201 , THEA 2352  and THEA 2360 ). Students may declare the major anytime before completing the three gateway classes; however, they must attain the required GPA to finalize their acceptance. The major also requires a total of four credit hours of stage production experience at the rate of one credit hour per semester. This requirement may be met by stage production courses (THEA 3160 , THEA 3161 , THEA 4161  or THEA 4162 ) In addition, all theatre arts majors must complete one three-credit-hour Senior Project from the following courses: THEA 4362 , THEA 4369 , or THEA 4370 .

Students admitted to the major must complete six credit hours of approved Multicultural Studies, i.e. the study of a culture or cultures with a linguistic base other than English. This track may also be fulfilled with language study including SPAN, FREN, CHIN, and INTR. All participants in theatre arts programs are expected to follow rules and regulations specified in department procedural guidelines.

Programs

• •  Dance Minor
• •  Dance, B.A.
• •  Dance, B.F.A.
• •  Theatre Arts Minor
• •  Theatre Arts, B.A.

Department of World Languages

General Information Credit Validation – Language Receiving Credit for Advanced Proficiency for Majors in World Languages Receiving Credit for Advanced Proficiency in French

Receiving Credit for Advanced Proficiency in Spanish ESL Endorsement for Teachers Honors Program in French Instruction in Other Languages

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Stabler Hall, room 301, (501) 569-3272, (501) 569-8157 (fax), ualr.edu/worldlanguages

Chairperson:	Deiser, Andrew J, Associate Professor
Associate Professor:	Dhonau, Stephanie A.
Assistant Professors:	Cheatham, Rosalie M. Delgado Solórzano, Edma I. Hagins, Zachary R.
Senior Instructors:	Haislop, Victor J. Rodriguez, Maria M. Underwood, Olimpia G.

The Department of World Languages (DWL) offers majors in World Languages: French and World Languages: Spanish. Minors include French and Spanish. DWL also offers a Certificate in Workplace Spanish.

Courses in foreign languages are offered to give the student proficiency in basic language skills, such as speaking, writing, reading, and understanding; to guide advanced students to fluency of the written and spoken idioms; to acquaint students with major literary works in foreign languages and increase awareness and appreciation of other cultures; to provide courses necessary and useful for those preparing to work, teach, or communicate in a linguistically diverse community; to promote intercultural communication; and to offer background preparation necessary for graduate work in a foreign language. In order to ensure student learning, the program continuously assesses communication skills, critical thinking, research methods and community engagement throughout the majors.

General Information

Second Language Requirement

Second language proficiency requirements vary by major and program. See individual degree descriptions for details.

See “Second Language Requirement ” for information about demonstrating proficiency or prior knowledge for placement and credit.

Second Language Placement

Students who wish to enroll in language courses at UA Little Rock are encouraged to take a placement test. Computerized, multiple-choice tests for French and Spanish (the F-CAPE and the S-CAPE) are administered at the Office of Testing Services. The following students do not need to take the proficiency test before enrolling:

• Students who have never studied French or Spanish and are enrolling in first semester courses in these languages.
• Students who have already completed UA Little Rock second language courses.
• Students who have completed university-level courses for transfer credit in French or Spanish.

Students can contact the Chair of the Department of World Languages with questions about placement.

Credit Validation – Language

Students who have acquired language skills before enrolling at UA Little Rock may receive credit for their proficiency by taking the sequel language skill course and earning a grade of B or greater. A student must request retroactive credit; it is not awarded automatically. Students should request a placement test to find the level at which they should enroll. Up to 12 hours, up to 3 hours of which may be upper level, may be obtained in this manner. For more information, see a faculty member in the department.

Receiving Credit for Advanced Proficiency for Majors in World Languages

Students who have already acquired advanced proficiency (usually native or heritage learners) in French or Spanish can take advantage of their knowledge to progress more rapidly toward degree completion than regular program requirements allow. For more information, see a faculty member in the department.

Receiving Credit for Advanced Proficiency in French

A student desiring accelerated status toward completion of a major in World Languages: French may demonstrate proficiency as prescribed below and obtain 24 hours of credit (CR), 18 of which will count toward the 30-hour major requirement.

To demonstrate eligibility for accelerated status in French, a student must prove oral and writing proficiency by (1) scoring at least “Advanced-Mid” on an official Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) from ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and (2) scoring at least “Advanced-Mid” on an official Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) from ACTFL. A student who achieves “Advanced-Mid” or higher ratings on both assessments will be granted 24 hours of credit (CR) for the following courses: FREN 1311 , FREN 1312 , FREN 2311 , FREN 3310 , FREN 3311 , FREN 3312 , FREN 2315 , FREN 3115 , FREN 3116 , and FREN 3117 . In addition to the above credits, completion of the major will require 12 credit hours of upper-level work in the major language, to include one culture course (FREN 3334 , FREN 3335 , or FREN 3336 ) and six credit hours at the 4000 level.

For more information on receiving credit for advanced proficiency, see a faculty member in the department.

Receiving Credit for Advanced Proficiency in Spanish

Languages: Spanish may demonstrate proficiency as prescribed below and obtain 18 or 21 hours of credit (CR), 12 or 15 of which will respectively count toward the 30-hour major requirement. To demonstrate eligibility for accelerated status in Spanish, a student must prove oral and writing proficiency by taking an official Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and an official Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) from ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages). Students passing the WPT and OPI with a score of advanced-low will be granted 18 hours of credit (CR) for the following courses: SPAN 1311 , SPAN 1312 , SPAN 2311 , SPAN 3301 , SPAN 3313 , and SPAN 3314 .

Students passing both the WPT and OPI with a score of advanced-mid will be granted 21 hours of credit (CR) for the following courses: SPAN 1311 , SPAN 1312 , SPAN 2311 , SPAN 3301 , SPAN 3313 , and SPAN 3314 , SPAN 3115 , SPAN 3116 , and SPAN 3117 .

For more information on receiving credit for advanced proficiency, see a faculty member in the department.

ESL Endorsement for Teachers

DWL offers the four-course endorsement in English as a Second Language (ESL) per the requirements of the State of Arkansas. The endorsement is added to current teacher licensure, K-12. Students seeking the endorsement must take LANG 4322 - Teaching Second Languages , LANG 4323 - Second Language Acquisition , LANG 4324 - Teaching People of Other Cultures , and LANG 4325 - Second Language Assessment . To be fully licensed in ESL, students must also pass the Praxis exam in English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Honors Program in French

The department offers an honors program available to exceptional students leading to the bachelor of arts in World Languages: French with honors. To be admitted to the program, a student must apply for acceptance to the program, be a declared major in World Languages: French, have at least 60 hours of undergraduate college credit, including at least 15 hours of French, and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25 on all University work taken at UA Little Rock and elsewhere.

To qualify for the degree with honors, a student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25 and a 3.25 in all French courses, complete all requirements for the World Languages: French major, and include a three hour specialized French seminar and a three hour Senior project in the 30 hours required for the French major. Study abroad is strongly encouraged. More information can be obtained from the department advisor.

Instruction in Other Languages

Courses in other modern languages (Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, etc.) and classical languages (Greek, Hebrew, Latin, etc.) are offered periodically in response to student interest.

Programs

• •  ESL Endorsement for Teachers
• •  French Minor
• •  Spanish Minor
• •  Workplace Spanish Certificate of Proficiency
• •  World Language, Teacher Licensure/Education Minor
• •  World Languages: French Education Track, B.A.
• •  World Languages: French, B.A.
• •  World Languages: Spanish Education Track, B.A.
• •  World Languages: Spanish, B.A.