Fine Arts, Suite 210 | (501) 569-3296 | fax (501) 569-8775 | ualr.edu/cals

The College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences is the culmination of an extensive restructuring process that is realigning academic resources to best serve the state and region and meet the UA Little Rock goal of becoming one of the top metropolitan, community-engaged, research universities among the 16 member states of the Southern Regional Educational Board (SREB).

CALS is distinctive resembling the same assortment of liberal arts that were collected in the ancient Greek academy, where they were taught to reflect the higher concerns of free citizens, and the pursuit of which was understood to liberate the spirit.

Because CALS also offers a tremendous proportion of the core curriculum, we also serve students across the entire university.

Interdisciplinary Programs: Majors, Minors, and Special Centers

The following interdisciplinary majors, minors, and special centers are housed within the college. For program details and contact information for advising, contact the home department indicated for each below:

• Center for Arkansas History and Culture | 501-320-5780
• Interdisciplinary Studies (major): Department of Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies | 501-569-3312

Graduate Degree Programs

Graduate programs are offered in the College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences. In addition, many departments in the college offer graduate courses that can apply toward a graduate degree in education. For more information about graduate degree offerings at UA Little Rock contact the Graduate School at (501) 569-3206 or visit the UA Little Rock Graduate School website.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements for Majors within the College

For admission to most majors within the college, students must meet or exceed eligibility requirements to enroll in RHET 1311 - Composition I .

Academic Advising

Students majoring in, or interested in major in, programs within the College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences (see “University Advising ” for the list of majors) are advised in the Trojan Academic Advising and Support Center until they earn approximately 45 credit hours.

After reaching approximately 45 hours, CALS majors will be advised in their major departments or, in the case of Interdisciplinary Studies, in the CALS Dean’s Office. To make an IDST advising appointment, call 501-569-3296 or schedule an appointment online at ualr.edu/cals.

The College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences offers a comprehensive program of student advisement intended to help students transfer, register, and meet graduation requirements. Although most students will be advised in their major department, all students with special questions regarding their academic programs and progress toward their degrees should contact the college for more information.

The Dean’s Office of the College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences is in the Fine Arts Building, room 210. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and for extended hours by appointment. Call 501-569-3296 or 800-340-6509.

University Core (35 hours)

Standard Core (29 hours)

All Courses approved by the Core Council. See “General Education Requirements.”

College Core (6 hours)

All Courses approved by the Core Council. See “General Education Requirements.”

Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Vet, Pre-Pharmacy, Physician’s Assistant, Optometry, and Occupational and Physical Therapy

Students are required to meet with the Pre-Professional Advisor (Dr. Johanna Miller Lewis, FA 210D) early in their academic career, as there are specific core courses they must take. Students must meet with Dr. Lewis at least a month before they apply to any of these professional schools. Different schools have different requirements but they all require a combination of chemistry, physics, and biology courses that need to begin with the core in order to graduate in four years. Consequently, students should seek advising for Pre-Professional schools in their Freshman or Sophomore years.

Undergraduate Degrees in the Health Professions

Students who wish to complete an undergraduate degree in a health profession at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences need to see the Pre-Admit Science Advisor in CALS, Ms. Alisha Harris. UAMS offerings include, but are not limited to: Cytotechnology, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Emergency Medical Sciences, Health Information Management, Medical Technology, Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Opthalmic Technologies, Respiratory Care, and Surgical Technology.