Overview

Our ever-changing global landscape, where advances in technology and social dynamics occur every day, calls for broadened skill sets, sharp analytical minds and creative solutions to increasingly complex problems. In short, our leaders of the future will possess the skills and attributes that have long defined a liberal arts education. The College of Liberal Arts prides itself on developing informed, socially aware global citizens, equipped with the skills to adapt and keep pace with a rapidly evolving job market. We are a home for curious, courageous and conscientious minds.

Students have the opportunity to explore a wide range of disciplines within the humanities and social sciences, including psychology and neuroscience, criminal justice, political science, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, English and foreign languages in addition to interdisciplinary programs that investigate particular problems from a variety of disciplines such as cybersecurity, public policy, and gender studies. This diversity of study not only exposes students to new ideas and perspectives, it offers them the freedom to find and develop new passions and professional pathways. Courses are taught in smaller, seminar-style settings that encourage students to engage with their classmates and our world-class faculty in meaningful discourse that expands worldviews and enhances analytical reasoning skills. Students are encouraged to supplement and apply their learning to the world beyond the classroom, whether through community engagement, research opportunities, studying abroad or gaining professional experience through internships.

Our students graduate with well-honed writing and communication skills and the technological and cultural literacy necessary to thrive in the modern workforce. However, a liberal arts education does more than prepare students for rewarding careers; it prepares them for fulfilling lives as engaged members of the world.

Accreditation

Departments and programs at Temple University are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (https://www.msche.org/). Individual departments and programs may carry additional accreditation by the official accreditation body for that discipline.

Special Programs 

Accelerated +1 BA/MA Programs

High achieving students in any undergraduate program in the College of Liberal Arts have the opportunity to apply to begin a master's degree program during their junior year. Students admitted into these programs typically take up to 12 graduate credits that count towards both the BA and the MA degrees, leaving only one year of additional coursework beyond the baccalaureate degree to complete the master's degree. Students accepted into these programs are not required to take the Graduate Record Examination, the standardized test most students take to gain entry to graduate school.

The following programs are available in the College of Liberal Arts. Most master's degrees are open to students who are continuing in the same discipline.

• BA in Criminal Justice / MA in Criminal Justice
• BA in English / MA in English
• BA in Environmental Studies / MA in Geography
• BA in Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies / MA in Sociology
• BA in Geography and Urban Studies / MA in Geography
• BS in Neuroscience: Systems, Behavior, and Plasticity / MS in Neuroscience: Systems, Behavior, and Plasticity
• BA in Philosophy / MA in Philosophy
• BA in Political Science / MA in Political Science
• BA in Psychology / MS in Psychological Research
• BA in Sociology / MA in Sociology
• BA in Spanish / MA in Spanish

Two master's degree programs will consider students from any undergraduate degree program:

• BA or BS / MPP in Public Policy
• BA or BS / PSM in Geographic Information Systems

Learn more about Accelerated +1 programs.

First-Year Writing Program

https://liberalarts.temple.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/english/undergraduate/first-year-writing-program
1046 Mazur Hall

Rachael Groner, Director
215-204-1820
rgroner@temple.edu

Cate Almon, Associate Director
215-204-2212
calmon@temple.edu

First-Year Writing includes two 4-credit courses, ENG 0701 Introduction to Academic Discourse and ENG 0802 Analytical Reading and Writing. First-Year Writing also includes ENG 0711 and ENG 0812, which are alternative versions of ENG 0701 and ENG 0802 (respectively) designated especially for English as a Second Language (ESL) students. The ESL sections of all of our courses are equivalent in weight and credit to their direct counterparts.

Entering students are either placed into the 0701-0802 sequence, placed into 0802 only, or exempted from these courses entirely. Placement is determined by Institutional Research and Assessment and is based on the SAT/ACT score, AP English score, and/or a placement assessment. 

If a student places into ENG 0701/ENG 0711, he or she may not enroll in ENG 0802/ENG 0812 until the first course is completed successfully, with a grade of C- or better. ENG 0802/ENG 0812 may not be taken for credit by students who have successfully completed ENG 0902 Honors Analytical Reading and Writing.

ENG 0802/ENG 0812 (or ENG 0902 for University Honors students) is a required course in the General Education program. Students are strongly advised to successfully complete this course before taking the Intellectual Heritage sequence IH 0851 and IH 0852, any upper-level course in the College of Liberal Arts (all courses numbered 2000-4999), and all Writing Intensive courses (course numbers ending in -96, -97, and -98).

Students are advised to take the required three-course sequence of Analytical Reading and Writing, Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life, and Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good (IH 0851 and IH 0852, or IH 0951 and IH 0952 for Honors students) in order and in successive semesters.

Intellectual Heritage Program

https://liberalarts.temple.edu/departments-and-programs/intellectual-heritage/
214 Mazur Hall
215-204-3177

Heath F. Davis, Director
hfd@temple.edu

Douglas Greenfield, Senior Associate Director
dmg33@temple.edu

Sheryl Sawin, Associate Director
sheryl.sawin@temple.edu

The Intellectual Heritage (IH) Program offers two complementary courses, IH 0851 Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life and IH 0852 Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good, which are foundation courses in Temple University's General Education curriculum. The IH curriculum introduces students to intellectually and artistically influential works, both ancient and modern, from cultures around the world. In small seminars, students read and discuss books that have shaped the way people think and act, working together to interpret their historical significance, their relation to one another, and their relevance today.

Students are required to complete both courses to fulfill their General Education requirements. Transfer students should see their academic advisor for more information regarding their IH placement. Satisfactory completion of ENG 0802 is strongly advised prior to taking the Intellectual Heritage sequence. Honors versions of the Intellectual Heritage sequence are offered as IH 0951 Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life and IH 0952 Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good.

Law Scholars Program

Paul Crowe, Director
7th floor Mazur Hall
215-204-8591
pcrowe@temple.edu

The Temple Law Scholars Program provides an opportunity for outstanding students to gain provisional admission to the Temple University Beasley School of Law at the same time they are accepted into the College of Liberal Arts. As Temple Law Scholars, students spend their undergraduate years in Temple's Honors Program, after which they enroll in the Beasley School of Law, leading to the JD degree. Scholars will take advantage of special opportunities, including internships, mock trial competitions, attendance at special events and lectures, and sitting in on law school classes.

The Temple Law Scholars Program is highly selective. To be considered, applicants must be accepted into the Honors Program. High class standing, high SAT scores, and superior letters of recommendation are expected, as is an articulate, thoughtful essay. In addition, other criteria used in the decision-making process include above-average maturity, community service, leadership, and a genuine commitment to the legal profession and service to others.

Application to the Temple Law Scholars Program takes place at the same time students apply to the College of Liberal Arts. The application materials include the Temple undergraduate admission application, the Temple Law Scholars application, a letter of recommendation, and an essay on a topic assigned by the Temple Law Scholars admissions committee. An interview may also be required. The deadline for receipt of all application materials is April 1. Applications received before March 1 will receive priority treatment.

Majors' Associations

Most of the departments in the College of Liberal Arts support student interest groups, clubs, and majors' associations. These organizations provide opportunities for students from the individual disciplines of the liberal arts to meet one another and to extend the learning experience beyond the classroom. Some of these associations invite their alumni back to campus to connect with current undergraduates and talk with them about the wide range of career options open to liberal arts graduates.

Participation in the majors' associations has significant benefits. Active involvement cultivates skills in leadership, team work, cultural sensitivity, and public speaking, all of which are highly valued in the workplace. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in these organizations. For more information, see your department's web site or faculty advisor.

Joyce K. Salzberg Center for Professional Development

https://liberalarts.temple.edu/students/professional-development/
Gladfelter Hall, Room 120
215-204-7971

Anne Bayless
Sharyn R. and Eric S. Schlesinger Director of Student Professional Development
abayless@temple.edu

Carissa Forde, MPH
Associate Director
carissa.forde@temple.edu

Given the rapidly-changing nature of the world economy, a degree in the liberal arts has never been more valuable. Our professional development advisors teach students in the liberal arts how they can best leverage their skills to prepare for careers in a broad array of industries, including government, non-profit, corporate, education, etc. We are committed to enhancing students' professionalism and empowering students to present themselves successfully as candidates for internships and employment opportunities. We also work with students interested in preparing for graduate or professional school.

We provide an array of services to students in the College of Liberal Arts, including one-on-one appointments with a Professional Development Advisor to discuss internship, jobs, and/or graduate school. To schedule an appointment, call 215-204-7971. Advisors can help with:

• Drafting and editing résumés;
• Writing and revising cover letters;
• Practicing interview skills;
• Strategizing on internships and job opportunities search;
• Building a personal brand; and,
• Connecting a student's unique experience with potential employers.

In addition to working individually with students, our professional development advisors collaborate with faculty, administrators and prospective employers to coordinate and host a number of career-related workshops and events, including:

• Internship information sessions;
• Graduate School 101;
• Career fairs and employer visits in partnership with the university Career Center;
• Skill-building training workshops; and,
• Alumni networking events.

Affiliated Academic Courses

CLA 1002 Professional Development for Liberal Arts Majors (1 s.h.): Designed to guide students as they explore the transferability of the skills they have acquired in the liberal arts with an emphasis on the value of those skills in the marketplace. Students will learn how to search effectively for internship and career opportunities, communicate professionally, develop an application-ready résumé and prepare for networking and professional interviews.

CLA 2685 Internship (1 to 12 s.h.): Provides students with the opportunity to complete an internship for upper-level elective credit in the College of Liberal Arts. Interested students should meet with a professional development advisor and complete an internship contract.

Study Abroad

Undergraduates majoring in any liberal arts discipline may pursue a large variety of study abroad options. Temple University has campuses in Rome, Italy, and Tokyo, Japan. We offer programs in London, England, Oviedo, Spain, and exchange programs with universities in England, Germany, and Puerto Rico. Summer programs are offered in a number of countries, such as France, Germany, Ghana, Great Britain, India, Italy, Japan, and South Africa. In addition, CLA undergraduates can choose to study in non-Temple programs around the world. 

Students are urged to see an advisor about one year prior to their anticipated study abroad semester to determine their academic plan.

See the Office of Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses, 200 Tuttleman Learning Center or https://studyabroad.temple.edu for more information about study abroad options. 

Honors Societies and Awards for Achievement

Awards

During the graduation season in May, the Baccalaureate Awards Ceremony is held to honor seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance and/or exceptional service to the college. These prizes are awarded competitively and are a testament to the excellence of the College of Liberal Arts undergraduates. Learn more about awards offered for particular majors. Additional information may be obtained via department web sites, or ask a faculty advisor about the awards nomination process.

Departmental Honors Programs

Several departments in the College of Liberal Arts offer an Honors track for their majors. Students should consult the Bulletin information listed under the individual majors for eligibility, specific program requirements, and contacts.

University Honors

The College of Liberal Arts participates in the university-wide honors program. Go to the University Honors Program section in this Bulletin for more information.

Phi Beta Kappa

See the Honor Societies section of the Undergraduate Bulletin.

College of Liberal Arts - Information Technology (CLA IT)

The College of Liberal Arts offers cutting-edge technology and resources for students, faculty and staff. Our IT staff manages over 110 technology-enabled smart classrooms and meeting spaces, more than 575 computer stations in laboratory, kiosk, and classroom settings, in addition to a wireless network with 100% coverage in all CLA spaces.

https://liberalarts.temple.edu/about/information-technology/
Mazur Hall, Room 21
215-204-3213

Marc Getty, Senior Director of Information Technology
215-962-5603
marc.getty@temple.edu

Rodney Holloway, Evening Manager, Computer Labs
R.T.Holloway@temple.edu

Crystal Schulz, Daytime Manager, Computer Labs
crystal.schulz@temple.edu

Computer Labs and Computer Classrooms

CLA IT maintains 11 computer classrooms ranging in size from 14 to 70 seats, plus a 100 seat public drop-in lab located in Mazur 21. For complete details, see https://liberalarts.temple.edu/about/information-technology/computer-labs-classrooms.

Hours of Operation

Fall/Spring Semesters and Study/Exam Days: All facilities are open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Thursday and until 5:30 PM on Friday.

Summer Sessions, Spring Break, and Winter Break: All facilities are open 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM weekdays.

Administration

Office of the Dean
12th Floor, Mazur Hall
1114 W. Polett Walk

Richard E. Deeg, PhD, Dean

Hiram Aldarondo, PhD, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
hiram.aldarondo@temple.edu
215-204-6923

Annette McMenamin Bakley, EdD, Senior Vice Dean
amb@temple.edu
215-204-3625

Mandy Gibson, MEd, Director, Academic Administration
Undergraduate Grievance Officer
gibson@temple.edu
215-204-8504

Center for Academic Advising
120 Gladfelter Hall
1115 Polett Walk
215-204-7971
claaac@temple.edu

Chris Wolfgang, EdD, Assistant Dean for Student Services
cwolfgan@temple.edu

Anar Khandvala, MEd, Director
anar@temple.edu

Contact Information

On the department or academic program pages within this Bulletin, students will find contact information for departmental representatives (department chairs, undergraduate advisors, etc.). Other faculty contact information is available using the Cherry and White directory or by visiting the College of Liberal Arts' departmental web sites.

Faculty members keep regular office hours each semester, which are posted on syllabi and in the department offices.

Undergraduate Programs

Academic Policies and Regulations

University policies and regulations generally apply to all undergraduate students and provide a framework within which schools and colleges may specify further conditions or variations appropriate to students in their courses or programs.

Academic Residency Requirements

Upon transferring into the College of Liberal Arts, all students must complete at least 30 credits of coursework as a degree-seeking student, completing at least half of the courses required for any major, minor, or certificate program at Temple University.

In order to be considered for Latin honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude), a student must complete a minimum of 60 credits at Temple University and meet the GPA requirements as set out in the University policy.

Change of Program

Students who wish to complete a Change of Program (COP) into the College of Liberal Arts from other colleges and schools at Temple must have at least a 2.0 GPA in the intended major and overall. Students will not be permitted to COP as undeclared majors if they have completed, or are in the process of completing, 60 or more credits.

Course Levels

All College of Liberal Arts undergraduate courses are open to all students who have successfully completed appropriate course prerequisites and are divided into four categories:

• Preparatory courses numbered 0700-0799.
• General Education courses numbered 0800-0999.
• Lower-level courses numbered 1000-1999.
• Upper-level courses numbered 2000-4999.

Courses Taken at Other Institutions

Students must complete the "Petition to Take Courses Elsewhere" form in advance of registering at another institution. Students access the form by logging into the TUportal, selecting the Student Tools tab, and under the University Forms channel, select Permission to Take Courses Elsewhere. This form will be routed to the student's advising unit for approval. (Refer to Permission to Complete a Course at Another Institution after Matriculation.)

Dean's List

Each fall and spring semester, those undergraduates who have met the credit hour and academic criteria for their school or college are placed on the Dean's List. See the Dean's List policy for specific GPA and credit-hour requirements.

Declaration of Major

Students in the College of Liberal Arts must declare their major before completing 60 credits, including credits transferred from other institutions. Undeclared students with 45 or more credits must meet with an advisor in the Center for Academic Advising and Professional Development before registering.

Foreign Language Course Placement Policy

Students who have studied a foreign language in the four years prior to admission to Temple must take a placement exam if they wish to continue in that language. If a period of more than four years has elapsed between a student's graduation from high school and admission to college, s/he is eligible to enroll in the first level of the language s/he studied in high school.

If a student enrolls in a course level lower than the placement score indicates, s/he will not receive graduation credit for the course or will be dropped from the course by the College of Liberal Arts. If a student wishes to receive credit for a course lower than that indicated by the placement exam, s/he must receive permission from the department chair or program coordinator for that language.

Heritage speakers (also known as native speakers) of a foreign language taught by Temple University must meet with the language program coordinator or department chairperson to assess their readiness and course placement in the language skills sequence. Students will not receive credit for courses lower than their placement indicates. A student with pre-existing language skills (family background, travel or study in a foreign country, participation in non-credit summer language institutes, etc.) who then enrolls in lower division courses in that same language will not receive graduation credit for the course and may be dropped from the course by the College of Liberal Arts.

Foreign Language Regression in Coursework Policy

• Students who have completed 4000 level coursework may enroll in courses at the 3000 level, but not at the 1000 or 2000 level.
• Students who have completed the 3000 level may enroll in courses at the 2000 level, but not at the 1000 level.
• Students who have completed a 2000 level course may not enroll at the 1000 level.
• General Education courses at the 0800 and 0900 levels are not language skills courses and are open to all students.

If a student seeks permission for an exception to the Regression policy, s/he should discuss the request with the program coordinator for the language.

Graduation Application Process

Currently enrolled students in a degree-program, such as a Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral or professional degree, should apply to graduate when they become degree-eligible. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisors to ensure academic program requirements are being met and that their intended graduation date is up-to-date. Learn more about the graduation application process.

Grievances, Academic

Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 requires that each college or university establish due process for the resolution of academic grievances. This is to protect students from prejudiced and capricious academic evaluation. All undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts have a right to appeal grades which they deem unfair and unreasonable. The student must provide evidence indicating a mistake, fraud, or bad faith on the part of an instructor. Students will not be allowed to grieve a grade unless it is accompanied by such evidence.

Students should first contact their instructor to discuss the grade(s) in question, and if the matter cannot be resolved at that level, students are then urged to talk with the chairperson for the department in which this course was given. Chairperson information is available in this publication. A student must initiate the first stage of an academic grievance by the dates in the College of Liberal Arts Grievance Procedure.

For more information, students should contact the college's Undergraduate Grievance Officer, Amanda Gibson, at gibson@temple.edu or 215-204-8504.

Grievances, Non-Academic

Students may have grievances that are not academic in nature. Such grievances should be directed to other offices on campus, which may include the Office of the Dean of Students, the Equal Opportunity Compliance office, Office of University Housing and Residential Life, and other units on campus. Students unsure as to where to proceed with a non-academic grievance should consult either with the Office of the Dean of Students or the college's Center for Academic Advising and Professional Development.

Internship and Individual Studies

BA and BS degree students in the College of Liberal Arts are permitted to take up to 12 credits of internship and up to 9 credits of Independent Study/Directed Readings/Directed Research.

Placement Assessments

All incoming freshmen are placed into English, Mathematics, and foreign language classes according to their SAT/ACT score and/or diagnostic tests.

Transfer students who have not completed the equivalent of ENG 0802 or a college-level math will receive placement in these subjects once they have completed diagnostic assessments.

Students placed into ENG 0701/ENG 0711 must register each semester for that course until the requirement is completed. Only upon successful completion of ENG 0701/ENG 0711 can such students enroll in ENG 0802/ENG 0812. Students assigned to courses designed to remedy deficiencies in mathematics are required to complete those courses (MATH 0701 or MATH 0702) before enrolling in the mathematics component of the University General Education Program (GenEd). Incoming students must also take a foreign language placement examination if they plan to continue a language previously studied or if they wish to place out of the foreign language requirement.

Plagiarism and Academic Cheating

Plagiarism and academic cheating are unacceptable in College of Liberal Arts courses. The development of independent thought and a respect for the thoughts of others is essential to intellectual growth. The penalty for plagiarism or cheating as a first offense is normally an F in the course in which the offense is committed. In such cases, the instructor will write a report to the dean. The CLA Grievance Committee will adjudicate appeals made by students and serious cases, or repeat offenses, referred to the committee by an instructor or the dean. The dean may recommend suspension or expulsion from the university when warranted. Instructors may also refer the offense to the University Disciplinary Committee (UDC) for adjudication.

The prohibition against plagiarism and cheating is intended to foster this independence and respect. For more information, see Academic Honesty under Student Responsibilities.

Second Degrees

The College of Liberal Arts does award second bachelor's degrees if the first degree is in a sufficiently different field of study. Students should consult with the Office of the Dean before pursuing the desired degree. For Temple University's general policy, please refer to Second Degrees in the university's Academic Policies section.

Standing - Academic Warning, Probation, Dismissal, and Reinstatement

To maintain academic good standing in the university, a student enrolled in an associate or baccalaureate degree-seeking program must achieve both a semester grade point average and a cumulative grade point average of at least a 2.0. See the University policy on Academic Standing for details on academic warning, academic probation, academic dismissal and reinstatement. There is a related policy on Academic Forgiveness.

Withdrawal from Classes

During the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester or summer sessions, students may drop one or more courses with no record of the course(s) appearing on the transcript. After the drop period but prior to the deadline for the applicable term set forth in the university's academic calendar, students may withdraw with the assistance of an academic advisor or by using the withdrawal function in Self-Service Banner (SSB). Instructors' signatures are not required to withdraw. The course will be recorded on the transcript with the notation of "W," indicating that the student withdrew. After the withdrawal deadline, students may not withdraw from courses.

For the complete policy, please refer to the Academic Policies section of this Bulletin.

Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree

Credit Hour Requirements

Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in the College of Liberal Arts require a minimum of 123 credits, distributed according to the university and college policy outlined below, with at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA). A minimum 2.0 GPA must also be maintained in College of Liberal Arts and College of Science and Technology (hereafter "CLA/CST") coursework and in the major.

To earn a CLA baccalaureate degree, a student must complete a minimum of 123 credits, including: 90 credits in CLA/CST courses, 45 credits of which must be at the upper level (numbered 2000-4999). Of that, 6 credits must be outside the student's major division (e.g. Social Sciences or Humanities).

Students are permitted to take up to 9 credits of independent work such as Independent Study, Directed Readings, and Research courses and up to 12 credits of internship credits. Any affiliated courses with a regular meeting time do not count towards this limit but do count towards the bachelor's degree.

Degree Eligibility

The College of Liberal Arts does award second bachelor's degrees if the first degree is in a sufficiently different field of study. Students should consult with the Office of the Dean before pursuing the desired degree. For Temple University's general policy, please refer to Second Degrees in the university's Academic Policies section.

Certificates are awarded only at the time of completion of the bachelor's degree and cannot be awarded either as a stand-alone program of study or after completion of the first bachelor's degree.

University Requirements

All students entering an undergraduate degree program are required to complete the university General Education (GenEd) curriculum.

All students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses at Temple University as designated by their major requirements. The specific writing-intensive courses required for each major are listed on the individual program pages and are identified by "WI."

Foreign Language/Global Studies Requirement for Bachelor of Arts Students

NOTE: This is *not* required for students majoring in the Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience: Systems, Behavior, and Plasticity program.

1. All BA students complete the second level of a foreign language;
2. All BA students must complete at least one course from the GenEd Global/World Society category; and
3. All BA students must complete one of the following options:

• Third level of a foreign language;
• Demonstrated proficiency in a foreign language;
• A second General Education Global/World Society course;
• Study Abroad at an approved program; or
• Take one CLA Global Studies course from the following list:

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
ANTH 2361	Peoples of Latin America	3
ANTH 2362	Peoples and Cultures of the Caribbean	3
ANTH 2364	People and Cultures of the Middle East and North Africa	3
ANTH 2374	The Anthropology of Modern China	3
ASST 2021	Japanese Literature in Film	3
ASST 2501	Introduction to East Asia: China	3
ASST 2502	Introduction to East Asia: Japan	3
ASST 2503	Introduction to Southeast Asia: Insular	3
ASST 2504	Introduction to Southeast Asia: Mainland	3
CHI 2011	Pre-Modern Chinese Literature	3
ENG 2601	Introduction to Postcolonial Literatures	3
ENG 2712	International Film	3
ENG 3112	Masterpieces of European Drama	3
GUS 2032	Urban Systems in a Global Economy	3
GUS 2073	African Development	3
GUS 3073	Geography of Travel and Tourism	3
GUS 3058	Environment and Development	3
GRC 2002	Gender in Classical Antiquity	3
GRC 2101	The Greeks	3
GRC 2102	The Romans	3
HIST 1702	World History Modern	3
HIST 2304	20th Century Europe: A Continent in Crisis	3
HIST 2702	Imperialism, Race, and Empire	3
ITAL 2221	Italian Culture through Film	3
ITAL 3201	Italian Culture and Civilization	3
ITAL 3240	Topics in Italian Cinema and Literature (in English)	3
JPNS 2012	Modern and Contemporary Japanese Literature in Translation	3
JPNS 2021	Japanese Literature in Film	3
LAS 2001	Introduction to Latin American Studies	3
POLS 1201	Foreign Governments and Politics	3
POLS 1301	International Politics	3
REL 2002	Religion and Human Sexuality	3
REL 2606	Introduction to Islam	3
REL 3001	Earth Ethics	3
RUS 1201	Russian Culture	3
SOC 3219	Understanding Globalization	3
SOC 3221	Global Development	3
SOC 3511	Environmental Sociology: The End of the World as We Know It?	3

Major

Students must also complete the requirements of a major. The minimum acceptable grade in a course taken to fulfill major requirements is a "C-," though students need a 2.0 GPA overall in major coursework in order to graduate. At least half of the coursework required for a major must be taken at Temple University.

Students are permitted to double-major (both inside CLA and across schools and colleges) but Temple University does not permit transcription of a third major.

Students are encouraged to declare their major as soon as possible, and university policy requires that a major must be declared by the time a student has earned 60 credits.

Major requirements are determined by the effective semester of their declaration. The Center for Academic Advising and Professional Development is responsible for making this assignment and informs the student via e-mail.

Students who wish to declare or change their major or minor should consult the Center for Academic Advising and Professional Development.

BA and BS majors are offered in the divisions of the Humanities and the Social Sciences.

• Humanities: Chinese, Classics (includes Classical Civilizations, and Classical Languages and Literature concentrations), English, French, German Language and Cultural Studies, Interdisciplinary German Studies, Italian, Italian Studies, Japanese (only available at our Japan campus), Philosophy, Religion, and Spanish (includes the options in Language, Literature and Linguistics; Professional Studies; and Education).
• Social Sciences: Africology and African American Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Asian Studies, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity and Human Behavior, Economics, Environmental Studies, Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, Geography and Urban Studies, Global Studies, History, Jewish Studies, Latin American Studies, Mathematical Economics, Neuroscience: Systems, Behavior and Plasticity (BS), Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology (includes Sociology of Health option).

Upper-level Distribution Requirements

All BA and BS students in the College of Liberal Arts must complete upper-level distribution requirements by taking two upper-level (numbered 2000-4999) CLA courses outside the curriculum division of the major (or upper-level College of Science and Technology courses) as stated above. Students who have double majors in two different divisions automatically satisfy the distribution requirement.

Note: The Humanities Division has been expanded to include upper-level courses in Art History from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture.

Professional Development Requirement

All students in the College of Liberal Arts are required to take a 1 credit seminar in professional development. CLA 1002 Professional Development for Liberal Arts Majors is the appropriate course option for any CLA major. Other courses that may be used to fulfill this requirement are CJ 1002 Professional Development in Criminal Justice, ENG 1801 Professional Development for English Majors, HIST 1012 Professional Development for History Majors, NSCI 1002 Careers in Neuroscience, POLS 1002 Careers in Political Science, PSY 1002 Careers in Psychology and SOC 1002 Professional Development for Sociology Majors.

Note: Because there is significant overlap in course content, students will receive credit for only one of these courses.

Military Science Courses

Undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts whose degree programs allow for free electives may apply up to 12 credits of military science courses at the 3000 and 4000 levels in Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC), Military Science (Army ROTC), and Naval Science (Navy ROTC).

Courses Inapplicable to Graduation

Students will not receive credits for lower-level courses after successful completion of higher-level courses in sequenced courses of study. This only applies to the First Year Writing sequence in English (0701-0802), and all courses in Mathematics and Foreign Languages. For example, after passing a SPAN 1002 Basic II course, a student will not receive credits for SPAN 1001 Basic I.

Credit/No Credit

During the junior and senior years, any College of Liberal Arts student who is in good standing and taking a minimum of 12 semester hours may elect to take one course each semester on a Credit/No Credit basis, except for courses that count toward major, minor, GenEd, or distributional requirements. Application must be made at the Center for Academic Advising and Professional Development during the first two weeks of a fall or spring semester course and during the first three days of a first or second summer session course.

Special Major and Minor Requirements

Interdisciplinary Major

Rather than major in an existing department or program, students may apply for a major in Interdisciplinary Studies. The proposed major should consist of coursework totaling at least 36 semester hours and be justified in terms of some thematic unit of cohesive rationale. The program must not closely resemble any major currently available in the College of Liberal Arts.

The proposed major program may include courses outside of the College of Liberal Arts, but at least 24 semester hours must be in upper-level liberal arts or science courses. The student's proposal must be sponsored by two faculty members from different departments, at least one of whom must be in the College of Liberal Arts. Approval for the program must be obtained from the College of Liberal Arts' Center for Academic Advising and Professional Development prior to the initiation of the last 60 semester hours of the degree.

Please contact Chris Wolfgang at chris.wolfgang@temple.edu for more information.

Honors Interdisciplinary Major

Students in the University Honors Program may apply for a College of Liberal Arts Honors Interdisciplinary Major. They must complete the degree requirements of the BA in the College of Liberal Arts and the requirements for the Interdisciplinary Major described above as well as the requirements for the University Honors Program. Approval for this program must also be obtained from the University Honors Committee prior to the initiation of the last 60 semester hours of the degree.

In addition, the proposed major program should include submission of an acceptable honors thesis to the University Honors Oversight Committee.

Minor

Students may also choose to complete the requirements for a minor. The minimum acceptable grade in a course taken to fulfill minor requirements is "C-," though students need a 2.0 GPA in the minor in order to have it awarded at graduation. At least half of the courses taken by a student to fulfill the minor must be taken at Temple. Students may declare a minor at the Center for Academic Advising and Professional Development. The College of Liberal Arts offers minors in:

• Africology and African American Studies
• American Studies
• Ancient Mediterranean Studies
• Anthropology
• Arabic
• Asian Studies
• Biomedical Anthropology
• Chinese
• Classical Languages and Literature
• Clinical and Health Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Creative Writing
• Criminal Justice
• Cybersecurity and Human Behavior
• Economics
• English
• Environmental Studies
• French
• Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies
• Geography and Urban Studies
• German Language and Cultural Studies
• Global Studies
• History
• Interdisciplinary German Studies
• Italian
• Italian Studies
• Japanese
• Jewish Studies
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies (LGBT)
• Neuroscience Research
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Portuguese
• Psychology
• Public Policy
• Religion
• Sociology
• Sociology of Health
• Spanish
• Visual Anthropology

Certificates of Specialization

Students may choose to complete the requirements for an additional certificate of specialization.

CLA certificate programs are open to matriculated undergraduate students at Temple University. Certificates are awarded only at the time of completion of the bachelor's degree and cannot be awarded either as a stand-alone program of study or after completion of the first bachelor's degree.

At least half of the courses taken by a student to fulfill a certificate of specialization must be taken at Temple. The minimum acceptable grade in a course taken to fulfill certificate requirements is "C-," and students need a 2.0 GPA in the certificate in order to have it awarded at graduation. In some cases, overlap is permitted with the related major or minor and/or other certificates. See your advisor or the specific section on each curricula for details. Students may declare a certificate in the Center for Academic Advising and Professional Development. Certificates of specialization are available in the following programs:

• Asian Business and Society
• Cybersecurity and Human Behavior
• Ethics
• Foreign Languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
• Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies
• Geographic Information Systems
• Health Research
• Jewish Secular Studies
• Language and Cross-Cultural Communication
• Latin American Studies
• Law and the American Criminal Justice System
• Law Enforcement, Homeland Security and Public Safety
• Management Career Certificate
• Political Economy
• Professional Writing
• Social Science Research
• Spanish and Latin American Studies for Business
• Spanish and Latinx Studies for the Health and Human Services Professions
• Sports and Society

Academic Advising

Center for Academic Advising
120 Gladfelter Hall
1114 Polett Walk
215-204-7971
claaac@temple.edu

https://liberalarts.temple.edu/students/academic-advising/

The Center for Academic Advising in the College of Liberal Arts helps students plan curricula, choose majors, make vocational and post-graduate plans, and resolve a variety of academic matters. Services are provided by a staff of full-time professional advisors. The Center informs students about the results of placement testing and assignment into corresponding courses. Monitoring academic progress and graduation clearance is also the responsibility of the Advising Center. Through individual appointments and group workshops, the Center offers the following services:

• New Student Orientation.
• Advising and registration assistance for all students in the College of Liberal Arts. Students enrolled in the University Honors Program also receive advising in the Honors Program Office in Tuttleman Learning Center, Suite 201. Students are strongly encouraged to seek faculty advising in their major department.
• It is recommended, and in some cases required, that students consult with an advisor prior to registration. The advisor will review the proposed coursework and inform students of the requirements for graduation. In addition, the advisor helps students achieve breadth in their curriculum and provides other needed assistance.
• Academic advising provides an opportunity for students to develop a meaningful education plan compatible with their life goals. Students can also meet with advisors to discuss a variety of academic concerns and identify solutions. Students experiencing academic difficulty work with advisors to learn strategies for overcoming the obstacles to success.
• Change of Program (COP) advising for students transferring into the College of Liberal Arts from other schools and colleges within Temple. Students seeking to declare their primary major in the College of Liberal Arts must contact the CLA Center for Academic Advising to be added to a "Change of Program" Canvas course which covers important information about academic advising and degree requirements. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a Change of Program form to finalize the process.
• Approving special requests including: academic forgiveness; course repeats; re-enrollment at the University; permission to take courses elsewhere; registration overload; credit/no-credit option for free electives; and other questions regarding University or College policies. (Click the links to be directed to more information on specific policies.)

All academic advisors are trained to evaluate information carefully to give students the best possible advice. Primary responsibility for course selection and degree completion rests with the student. Every student must be aware of the requirements of their degree and should collaborate with an advisor regularly to ensure timely completion of their program.

Department-Based Advisors

All departments in the College of Liberal Arts have designated faculty advisors, undergraduate chairs, or embedded professional advisors, with whom students can discuss the requirements of their major, minor, and/or certificate programs.

Student Grievance Procedures

Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 requires that each college or university establish due process for the resolution of academic grievances. This is to protect students from prejudiced and capricious academic evaluation. All undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts have a right to appeal grades which they deem unfair and unreasonable. The student must provide evidence indicating a mistake, fraud, or bad faith on the part of an instructor. Students will not be allowed to grieve a grade unless it is accompanied by such evidence.

Students should first contact their instructor to discuss the grade(s) in question, and if the matter cannot be resolved at that level, students are then urged to talk with the chairperson for the department in which this course was given. Chairperson information is available in this publication. A student must initiate the first stage of an academic grievance by the dates in the College of Liberal Arts Grievance Procedure, available at https://liberalarts.temple.edu/students/resources.

For more information, students should contact the college's Undergraduate Grievance Officer, Amanda Gibson, at gibson@temple.edu or 215-204-8504.

Non-Academic Grievances

Students may have grievances that are not academic in nature. Such grievances should be directed to other offices on campus, which may include the Office of the Dean of Students, the Equal Opportunity Compliance office, Office of University Housing and Residential Life, and other units on campus. Students unsure as to where to proceed with a non-academic grievance should consult either with the Office of the Dean of Students or the college's Center for Academic Advising and Professional Development.

Pre-Law Advising

Pre-Law Advisors

Beth Lawson
CLA Academic Advising
elizabeth.lawson@temple.edu

Paul Crowe
Department of Philosophy
pcrowe@temple.edu

Preparation for the Study of Law

All law schools accept the degree of Bachelor of Arts as fulfillment of their requirements for admission. The Pre-Legal Education Committee of the Association of American Law Schools and the Temple University School of Law stress the importance of a well-rounded education. Liberal arts majors are considered excellent preparation for law school. Although Temple University does not have a specific major in Pre-Law, we do offer specialized advising for students interested in applying to law school, as well as majors in challenging disciplines that will help students hone their critical thinking, analytical and communication skills. Since the legal profession makes extensive use of both the written and spoken English language as professional tools, the law student should have extensive preparation in English in undergraduate courses. Because a large part of a lawyer's work requires problem solving and sound judgment, students should take courses that help develop creative power in thinking. The study of law, furthermore, rests upon a broad knowledge of western civilization, including its political, economic, and social institutions; hence, the student preparing for law should schedule courses which afford this broad background. Some law schools also recommend two semesters of accounting. After selecting a field of concentration, the student schedules courses in consultation with both the advisor in the area of concentration and with the pre-law advisor in the Center for Academic Advising and Professional Development of the College of Liberal Arts.

Courses of Special Interest to Pre-Law Students

While no specific undergraduate courses or majors are required for admission to accredited law schools, pre-law students are advised to select courses and programs of study that are intellectually challenging, while helping to develop necessary skills and knowledge.

To develop the communications skills of reading and comprehension, expository writing, and speaking:

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
CSCD 1108	Introduction to Linguistics	3
AOD 2214	Conflict Processes	3
ENG 2006	Non-Fiction Writing	3
ENG 2009	Writing the Research Essay	3
English 2000+ Upper-level literature courses		3
CSI 1111	Introduction to Public Speaking (formerly STRC 1111)	3
CSI 1113	Persuasion (formerly STRC 2112)	3

To develop analytical reasoning skills:

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
PHIL 1055	Critical Thinking	3
PHIL 1066	Introduction to Logic	3
PHIL 1196	Introduction to Philosophy	3
PHIL 2121	Introduction to Ethical Theory	3
CSI 3601	Misperceptions and Misinformation (formerly STRC 3336)	3
Computer Science and Mathematics
Natural Science

Courses that are "law-related" because they either require reading of law cases or concern the study of particular legal issues are listed below for the convenience of interested students. Law school admissions officials prefer that pre-law students take very few such courses, believing that the teaching of law more appropriately belongs in the province of the law school. It may be useful, however, for students who are uncertain about attending law school to test their level of interest by selecting one or more of the following courses in the College of Liberal Arts:

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
AMST 3033	Courtroom in American Society	3
CJ 2501	Introduction to Criminal Law	3
CJ 3201	The American Jury System	3
CJ 3502	Criminal Procedure: Prosecution & Adjudication	3
GSWS 4004	Women and Criminal Justice	3
HIST 2105	Race and the U.S. Constitution	3
PHIL 1062	Morality and the Law	3
PHIL 2154	Political Philosophy	3
PHIL 3243	Philosophy of Law	3
POLS 3121	American Constitutional Principles I	3
POLS 3123	American Constitutional Principles II: Civil Rights in America	3
POLS 3411	Classical Political Philosophy	3
SOC 3243	Social Movements and Conflict	3

Since most law schools require applicants to submit the score earned on the Law School Aptitude Test, administered periodically by the Law School Admissions Service, students planning to study law should consult the pre-law advisor prior to the senior year to determine whether the school to which they plan to apply will require such a test and to determine the dates when such examinations are given. Prospective law students should consult the pre-law advisor about requirements for admission to law school, law school scholarship assistance, and opportunities in the legal profession. To satisfy statutory requirements, early in their senior year, prospective law students should consult the pre-law advisor concerning the legal requirements for practicing law in the state in which the student desires to study and practice.

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International

Students interested in College of Liberal Arts pre-law studies are encouraged to join Phi Alpha Delta. Its pre-law program assists "undergraduate students to make an 'informed choice' in selecting law as a career, deciding which law school to attend, and in preparing for the rigors of law school."

Phi Alpha Delta was formed "to advance the ideals of liberty and equal justice under law; to stimulate excellence in scholarship; to inspire the virtues of compassion and courage; to foster integrity and professional competence; to promote the welfare of its members; and to encourage their moral, intellectual, and cultural advancement." For more information about Phi Alpha Delta and College of Liberal Arts pre-law society, please contact Paul Crowe, pre-law advisor, at 215-204-8591 or pcrowe@temple.edu.

Faculty

Go to the College of Liberal Arts' Departments and Programs site, click on the individual department for a list of faculty in that department. See also https://directory.temple.edu/.