Transcript Transfer Orientation - UVA Department of Politics

Transfer Orientation
Department of Politics
July 21, 2014
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Two majors, four subfields
• Government
– Political Theory
(PLPT)
– American
Politics (PLAP)
• Foreign Affairs
– Comparative
Politics (PLCP)
– International
Relations (PLIR)
UVA GPAs
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A+, A
AB+
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C
C-
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4.0
3.7
3.3
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2.7
2.3
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1.7
Before Becoming a Politics Major You Need:
The Prerequisite!!!
• Six credits in any Politics course with a
grade of “C” or better (these count
towards the major)
• A GPA of 2.5 across these two courses
• A cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Current enrollment in two additional PL**
courses
New Major Requirements
• Government
• Foreign Affairs
– One course from each
subfield (AP, PT, CP , IR)
– Three courses in either
the AP or PT track
– Three electives
– Of the 10 Politics courses:
at least 5 at the 3000-level
of which one must be at
the 4000-level
– Four related courses with
at least 2 at the 3000 level
or above
– One course from each
subfield (AP, PT, CP , IR)
– Three more courses in
either IR or CP
– Three electives
– Of the 10 Politics courses:
at least 5 at the 3000-level
of which one must be at
the 4000-level
– Four related courses with
at least 2 at the 3000 level
or above
This fall: pick at least two
• Most of you will want to choose TWO
courses for Fall 2013 starting with these
PL** mnemonics. This will enable you to
satisfy the prerequisite
• Do NOT choose courses that duplicate
courses you completed at your previous
institution and for which you have
received college credit
When can I declare?
• After you have completed TWO PL**
courses at UVA with no grade lower than
a “C” and with a GPA in the two courses
of at least 2.5.
What will I do this Fall since I
cannot declare?
• You may request permission to DEFER
declaration of the major in Government or
Foreign Affairs
How many PL** classes should I
take?
• Probably TWO
– if you have never taken a PL** equivalent but
want to major in Government or Foreign
Affairs
– If you have completed one PL** equivalent
course after high school
– If you aren’t sure Gov or FA is the right major
but want to test it out
• Maybe THREE
– If you are experienced and focused, if you
have completed at least two PL** equivalents
Worksheets
• Yellow and light green forms OR link at
“FORMS” on our website:
http://politics.virginia.edu/undergradforms
• LIST any PL** courses you completed after
high school
• These courses must appear on your transfer
credit report
• List the UVA classes you’ll use for your
major …
TRANSFER STUDENTS MUST
• Submit a plan of courses for your major by
completing a declaration worksheet
• Enroll in TWO PL** courses for Fall 2013
• Earn the required GPA in the two courses
• Complete a Deferral form (available from
the College Registrar at Monroe Hall)
listing the ten PL** courses in your plan
• Secure approval of this form from our
Department. See Sharon Marsh in Gibson
S185
If you haven’t already…
• Look at Lou’s List
http://rabi.phys.virginia.edu/mySIS/CS2/ind
ex.php or SIS, see what is available Fall 2013
• Pencil in these choices in your major
worksheet
• Enroll in two PL** courses when SIS is open
to you
• Pencil in other courses you could take in the
future on the worksheet
Will Politics courses from my old
college count for my major?
• Yes, But only after you declare (that is
they cannot count as prerequisites)
• Two courses (six credits) of PL** will
count towards electives only
• Two courses (six credits) of RELATED
coursework will count
What are RELATED courses?
• These are NOT PL** courses but instead
courses in fields closely related to Politics
like Economics, History, Sociology and
Philosophy
• Our major requires 10 PL** courses and 4
related courses
Should I take a RELATED
course this Fall?
• Quite possibly yes. The advantages
are:
– If you aren’t sure that Gov or FA is the
right major, a RELATED course can be a
step towards a major in that field instead
of one of the Politics majors
– If you do major in our Department, you
will count this course towards your major
Applying transfer credit to
the major
• After your major declaration is
complete (after you complete the prereqs) then ask Ms. Marsh to have Ms.
Burke “re-tag” these courses to count
towards your major
Questions?
1) Check the Politics Department webpage
- http://politics.virginia.edu/
2) Sharon Marsh
– [email protected]
3) John Echeverri-Gent
– [email protected] or
– [email protected]