Visual & Performing Arts - College of Liberal Arts
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College of Liberal Arts
CODO Information Online
Change of Degree Objective
For Students Starting Fall 2013 or Later
Academic Advising Office
BRNG Room 1114
Purpose of This Presentation
Introduction to College of Liberal Arts
Develop Understanding of Liberal Arts
Graduation Requirements
Be aware of key Liberal Arts policies and
procedures
Become familiar with Liberal Arts resources
Following this presentation you will be
required to complete a quiz on this
information.
Steps to Being a Successful Liberal
Arts Student
Step 1: Be Proactive
Explore Liberal Arts
Check your Purdue email daily
Monitor myPurdue accounts
Be aware of Purdue policies and procedures
Consult with your Advisor with any
questions or concerns you have about your
academic career
Step 2: Plan Ahead
Visualize your professional future
Complete 4 year planner on
mypurdueplan.purdue.edu
Participate actively in internship and careerbuilding opportunities
Step 3: Know Your Plan of Study
Review plan(s) of study that you are interested in with your advisor
(list of Liberal Arts plans of study)
Some majors may require more than two years to complete
coursework due to pre-requisites or sequences of courses, examples
are: Pre- Com, Pre- Econ, Teaching and Language majors
Art and Design majors need four years from the start of the
program for completion
See an advisor prior to CODO process if you have questions about
the time required for completion
Types of Majors
Major (33 – 45 credit hours)
Professional Program (75 credit hours)
Teaching Majors (Check plan of study)
Minors
Optional with most majors
Wide Variety – Can be a Liberal Arts minor
or minor outside of Liberal Arts – See
Liberal Arts website
Minors range from 12 to 19 credit hours
Important Information About Major
and Minor Requirements
75% of Major requirements must be completed at Purdue West
Lafayette
50% of Minor requirements must be completed at Purdue West
Lafayette
Individual programs may be more restrictive
Step 4: Learn About Liberal Arts
Graduation Requirements
Learn how Core, Major, Minor and elective
courses fit your degree program
Understand your graduation requirements
CLA Graduation Requirements
Complete all Major requirements
Complete all Liberal Arts Core requirements
Complete all University Core Requirements
Complete minimum of 120 Credit Hours
Complete 32 Credit Hours at 30000 level or
higher at Purdue
Achieve minimum of 2.0 Cumulative GPA
How Does It All Add Up?
University Core Requirements
Liberal Arts Core Requirements
Major
+ Electives/Minor requirements
_____________________________
120 credit hours
CLA Core
Each category of the Liberal Arts core
must be completed in addition to your
major requirements
Choose from any of the courses listed for
each category
Courses Listed in Bold print will also
complete areas of the University Core
Look for courses that complete both CLA
and University Core requirements
CLA Core Requirements
Written and Oral Communication
ENGL 10600 - First Year Composition*
or
ENGL 10800 -Accelerated First Year
Composition
and
COM 11400 -Fundamentals of Speech*
Communication
*Passing both ENGL 106 and COM 114 will complete
Information Literacy. Oral Communication and Written
Communication for Univ. Core
Core Requirements
Other Languages
American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese,
French, German, Ancient Greek, Biblical
Hebrew, Modern Hebrew, Italian, Japanese,
Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
10100, 10200, 20100, 20200
Students must demonstrate proficiency
through 20200 (fourth semester level) of a
language subject
Core Requirements
Mathematics
One of the following courses:
MA 15300*
MA 15400*
Or any higher level math than those listed
above
* Also completes Quantitative Reasoning for Univ.
Core
Core Requirements
Statistics
One of the following courses:
STAT 11300*
STAT 30100
ECON 36000, POL 30000, PSY 20100, or
SOC 38200
* Also completes Science Technology and Society for
Univ. Core
Additional CLA Core
Areas
Classes are available in these areas to complete Science,
Behavioral Social Science, and Humanities areas for Univ.
Core
Western Heritage (3cr)
United States Tradition (3cr)
Aesthetic Awareness (3cr)
Gender Issues (3cr)
Social Ethics (3cr)
Individual and Society (3cr)
Global Perspective (3cr)
Natural Sciences (6cr)*
*At least 3cr must have a lab component
Key Liberal Arts Policies
The following slides will provide information on some key points
students CODO’ing into a Liberal Arts major will want to be aware of
Replacing Grades
You may repeat courses to replace the previous
grade and credit in your GPA (course must be
repeated at a Purdue campus)
The most recent grade in a course is used in the
calculation of the GPA
This holds true even if grade is lower the second
time you take the course
You may take a course a maximum of 3 times
before grade can no longer be replaced
Band/GS/ and Military
Science Credits
Maximum of 8 credits of BAND may be used
toward graduation
Maximum of 4 credits of GS courses may be used
towards graduation
Maximum of 20 credits of Military Science (any
branch of service ROTC) may be used towards
graduation
Step 4: Know Your Resources
Develop a working relationship with your Academic Advisor
Take advantage of tutoring and supplemental instruction
Learn about the various General Studies courses at Purdue
■ Honors Program
Continuing Students: Need
3.0 gpa
8 Honors courses – B or
better ( 24 hours)
Excellent Experience
Faculty- Student Contact
Graduate with 3.3/4.0 gpa
Liberal Arts Honors Web
Site
Those with 3.0 gpa can take
Honors Courses
Honors Only courses and
Honors Contract Courses
Career Development
GS 415 – Senior Job Search
Seminar
GS 315 – Internship
Development Strategies
Electronic Newsletter
Career Development Web Site
Advance Yourself –
graduate/professional schools
and seminars
Free Resume Reviews – Peer
Partners BRNG 1114
Liberal Arts Career Week
Study Abroad
Departmental Study Abroad
Programs
Summer Internship Programs
Financial Aid Available
Exchange Programs
Gain Personal Enrichment
Co-sponsored Programs
Sharpen Language Skills
Study Abroad Web Site
Diversity Resources
D.R.I.V.E.N.
Special Events
Online Digest
Diversity Initiatives Web Site
Registration
Contact will be made via Purdue Email Account
Must meet each semester with your Advisor: Schedule an
appointment at BRNG 1114
Your Registration PIN changes each semester
Know your “Time Ticket” in MyPurdue:
Academic Tab
Registration Tools
Registration Status
CODO Documents
You should have two copies of your Change of Degree Objective form. One
for CLA and one is returned to the Registrar
CODO papers must be signed by yourself and an Advisor from your
previous school prior to arrival
You should have your intended major(s) plan of study with completed
courses marked with a grade
You should have your CLA Core sheet with completed courses marked and
grade
After completing the following quiz, bring above documents to the CLA
Advising Office in BNRG 1114 to be signed into the College of Liberal Arts
Ready to CODO to Liberal
Arts?
Please review any areas of the presentation that are
unclear
After you have completed the following quiz, there will be
a certificate of completion that you will deliver to BRNG
1114 where you can then be signed into the College of
Liberal Arts
Click HERE to begin the quiz