HANDBOOK FOR
B.S.H.S PROGRAMS
PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRACK
HEALTH EDUCATIONAL TRACK
MINOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH
November 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................ 2
PRE-MAJOR ...........................................................................................................................................................................2
MINOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH (for non B.S.H.S. Majors only) .....................................................................................2
MAJOR IN HEALTH SCIENCES...........................................................................................................................................3
BSHS DEGREE TRACKS .................................................................................................... 4
HEALTH EDUCATOR TRACK ..............................................................................................................................................4
PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRACK ..............................................................................................................................................4
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJORS ................................................................. 5
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR INDIVIDUAL TRACK ........................................................................................5
1. Health Educator Track .................................................................................................................................................... 5
a. Required Core Courses ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
b. The Practicum Experience (HS A495)............................................................................................................................ 5
1) Student Roles/Responsibilities in the Practicum ................................................................................. 5
2) Supervisor Roles/Responsibilities in the Practicum ............................................................................ 6
c. Additional Coursework/Support Courses .................................................................................................................... 6
d. Honors in Health Sciences, Health Educator Track .................................................................................................. 7
2. Pre-Professional Track.................................................................................................................................................... 8
a. Required Core Courses ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
b. Support Courses .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
c. Honors in Health Sciences, Pre-Professional Track .................................................................................................. 9
COURSE SEQUENCING AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .....................................................10
DETAILED COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 10
ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS............................................................................................12
WORKING WITH ACADEMIC ADVISORS .................................................................................................................... 12
1. Faculty and Staff Advisors ......................................................................................................................................... 12
a. Pre-Major Advising .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
b. Major Advising .................................................................................................................................................................. 12
GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES...................................................................................................................... 13
1. Academic Petition ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
2. Academic Dispute Resolution Procedure ............................................................................................................. 13
3. Cheating, Plagiarism, or Other Forms of Academic Dishonesty ................................................................. 13
4. Course Expectations ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
5. Email Communications ............................................................................................................................................... 15
6. Grading ............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
APPENDIX .....................................................................................................................17
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INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PRE-MAJOR
Any student admitted to the university can become a Bachelor of Science Health Sciences (BSHS) premajor. This means that you have not yet completed the requirements or have not been formally
admitted as a major into one of the BSHS tracks.
In order to become a BSHS major, regardless of which track you pick, you must initially complete the
following requirements:
 HS A220 Core Concepts in Health Sciences (3 credits)
 HS A230 Introduction to Global Health (3 credits)
 HS A326 Introduction to Epidemiology (3 credits)
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Can I do community service at my doctor’s office? Probably not. Our goal is to have our health
sciences student be engaged in the community and civically minded. To do so, we want you to
volunteer at a not-for-profit organization – not a private doctor’s office. Places like Bean’s Café or
The Boys and Girls Club are examples of health-related not-for-profits, as their mission is to
increase the health of their clients. “Health-related” expands far beyond individualized care.
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Can I “double dip” my community service hours? Yes. There are other courses or experiences at
UAA that offer community service opportunities. You may count those hours towards your service
hours.
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You must receive a “B” or better in each course in order to be admitted formally as a BSHS major. In
addition, all students must complete 20 hours of community service at a health-related not-for-profit
organization of their choice and submit documentation of their hours. The documentation sheet can be
found in the appendix of this guide.
Looking for a not-for-profit to volunteer with? Contact your advisor or the Center for
Community Engagement and Learning (CCEL) at 907-786-4062 or [email protected]. They
may be able to help you find an appropriate organization.
MINOR IN PUBLIC HEALTH (for non B.S.H.S. Majors only)
Public health is a diverse field that focuses on improving the health of entire populations. From clean air
and water to use of seat belts and vaccinations, public health impacts every individual. Communitybased health promotion programs, design and evaluation of environmental health interventions, and
disease prevention measures improve public health activities and policies.
Students majoring in a subject other than Health Sciences who wish to minor in Public Health must
complete two requirements:
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1. Complete 9 hours of required courses. The required courses (listed below) are the same courses one
must complete to be admitted as a BSHS major. A “B” or better is not necessary to receive a minor in
health sciences. Note: you must pass the classes to complete the requirement.
 HS A220 Core Concepts in Health Sciences (3 credits)
 HS A230 Introduction to Global Health (3 credits)
 HS A326 Introduction to Epidemiology (3 credits)
1. Have an additional 9 hours of electives to choose from, for a total of 18 credits, of which 9 must be
upper division. The electives must be health sciences courses (have HS in front of the course
number).
FAQ
How do I find an elective? Again, any course with the prefix HS meets the elective requirement.
Check out the Pre-professional and Health Educator tracks for some ideas of what courses are
offered and when they are offered.
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To declare a minor that will appear on your transcript, please log in on the Graduation and Degree
services site and fill out the information.
Did you get a “C” in HS A230 but are still really interested in a public health career? You can
still minor in public health or re-take the course to earn a “B” or better. Remember to formally
submit the paperwork for the minor so that it appears on your transcript.
MAJOR IN HEALTH SCIENCES
You move from being a pre-major to a major once you’ve completed three steps:
1. Completed HS A220, HS A230, and HS A326 with a “B” or higher.
2. Completed 20 hours of community service at a health-related not-for-profit organization of your
choice and submit documentation of your hours.
3. Meet with a pre-major advisor and formally apply to be a major and pick a specific track. This
paperwork is located in the appendix of this handbook.
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BSHS DEGREE TRACKS
HEALTH EDUCATOR TRACK
The Health Educator track of the BS in Health Sciences provides training in the competencies for health
educators identified by the National Health Educators Competencies Update Project and qualifies
students to take the Certified Health Educator Specialist (CHES) exam. In addition, it provides education
in population-based health and a community health education practicum. The Health Educator track
provides a good foundation for careers or graduate study in health education, public health, and
community health promotion.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRACK
FAQ
The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Pre-Professional (PP) track provides training in public health
and health education along with preparation for occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT),
physician assistant (PA), speech-language pathology (SLP), pharmacy, or other professional healthrelated graduate programs. The BSHS PP track includes an OT option, a PT option, a PA option, a SLP
option, and a pharmacy option. Prerequisites for graduate programs vary across graduate schools. The
UAA BSHS PP track includes most prerequisites for many OT, PT, PA, SLP, and pharmacy graduate
programs. However, students must check the prerequisites for the schools they plan to attend in order
to ensure they meet all admission requirements.
Which track is right for you? Meet with an advisor! An advisor can help you figure out what are
your career goals and which track will assist you in completing the prerequisites you may need
for your subsequent education or job training.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJORS
In order to graduate, you must complete two kinds of requirements:
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 Complete the General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees.
 Complete the Major Requirements for your individual track.
Some of the university requirements overlap with the requirements for your major – be strategic
and pick courses that will meet both requirements at the same time.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR INDIVIDUAL TRACK
1. Health Educator Track
In addition to the University requirements, students must complete 39 credits of track specific required
core courses. A total of 120 credits are required for this degree, of which 42 must be upper division.
a. Required Core Courses
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HS A210 Introduction to Environmental Health (3 credits)
HS A220 Core Concepts in Health Sciences (3 credits)
HS A230 Introduction to Global Health (3 credits)
HS A326 Introduction to Epidemiology (3 credits)
HS A345 Planning and Implementation of Health Education Programs (3 credits)
HSISDC A370 Medical Sociology (3 credits)
HS/HUMS A420 Introduction to Program Evaluation (3 credits)
HSINS A433 Health Education: Theory and Practice (3 credits)
HS A492 Senior Seminar: Contemporary Health Policy (3 credits)
HS A495 Health Sciences Practicum (3 credits)
PEP A38-4 Cultural and Psychological Aspects of Health and Physical Activity (3 credits)
PHIL A302 Biomedical Ethics (3 credits)
PSY A372 Community Psychology (3 credits)
b. The Practicum Experience (HS A495)
The practicum provides students with an opportunity to apply health sciences and health education
knowledge and skills to specific assigned projects within a community health organization. Placements
may become competitive. The Department of Health Sciences makes every effort to find appropriate
field placements for students; however, admittance to the BSHS Health Educator Track does not
guarantee acceptance by cooperating health agencies.
1) Student Roles/Responsibilities in the Practicum
 Students complete 90 hours of on-site internship experience (approximately 6-8 hours per week for
12-14 weeks). This varies depending on the needs of each site!
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Students receive a letter grade for the practicum course.
Journal about experiences on site.
Midpoint and Final Reviews completed by supervisor (included in the appendix)
Complete an ePortfolio and/or presentation to showcase experience.
Other duties and responsibilities to be determined in consultation with faculty and community
partner. These will be formalized in the practicum agreement letter.
How do I start planning for the practicum? Ideally, a semester before you plan to complete your
practicum you should meet with your faculty advisor to start contacting organizations of interest.
Write down some learning objectives! These will help you figure out what organization might be
a good fit for your educational and vocational needs.
2) Supervisor Roles/Responsibilities in the Practicum
 Serve as a liaison between the Health Science Program and the organization site.
 Act as a mentor whose primary goal is to synthesize the development between academic learning
and applied health practice.
 Provide regular feedback to the student.
 Assist the student in developing Learning Objectives and Goals (see below).
 Meet with student to evaluate performance and submit brief evaluations: Midpoint and Final
Reviews (included in the appendix).
c. Additional Coursework/Support Courses
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BIOL A111 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
BIOL A112 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
BIOL A240 Introductory Microbiology for Health Sciences (4 credits)
COMM A241 Public Speaking (3 credits)
DN A203 Nutrition for Health Sciences (3 credits)
ENGL A212 Technical Writing or ENGL A213 Writing in the Social and Natural Sciences or ENGL A214
Persuasive Writing (3 credits)
PSY A111 General Psychology (3 credits)
PSY A150 Lifespan Development (3 credits)
STAT A252 Elementary Statistics or STAT A253 Applied Statistics for the Sciences or PSY A260
& A260L Statistics for Psychology and Statistics for Psychology Lab (3-4 credits)
SWK A243 Cultural Diversity and Community Service Learning (3 credits)
Select one course from the natural science GER list in a discipline other than Biology (3 credits)
Select one of the following focus area sequences listed below (6-9 credits)
Remember! Some of the university requirements overlap with the requirements for your major –
be strategic and pick courses that will meet both requirements at the same time.
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Focus Areas
Aging
SOC A110
Introduction to Gerontology: Multidisciplinary Approach
SOC A310
Sociology of Aging
Public Policy
PS A101
Introduction to American Government
or PS A102
Introduction to Political Science
PS A347
Public Administration
or PS A348
Public Policy
Nutrition Sequence 1
DN A145
Child Nutrition
or DN A147
Geriatric Nutrition
DN A415
Community Nutrition
Nutrition Sequence 2
DN A310
Nutrition Communication
DN A355
Weight Management and Eating Disorders
Medical Anthropology
ANTH A202
Cultural Anthropology
ANTH A205
Biological Anthropology
ANTH A455
Medical Anthropology
Communication
COMM A235
Small Group Communication
or COMM A237
Interpersonal Communication
COMM A305
Intercultural Communication
Research Methods
PS/SOC A361
Social Science Research Methods
or PSY A261
Research Methods in Psychology
PSY/SOC A362
Social Science Statistics
d. Honors in Health Sciences, Health Educator Track
The BSHS Health Educator Track recognizes exceptional performance by conferring departmental honors
in Health Sciences. In order to receive honors in Health Sciences, a student must meet each of the
following requirements:
 Satisfy all requirements for the BSHS Health Educator track.
 Earn a GPA of 3.50 or higher in upper division (300- and 400-level) BSHS core and focus sequence
courses.
 Meet the requirements for Graduation with Honors.
 Complete the HS A492 with a grade of B or better.
 Complete a senior project or thesis (HS A498 or HS A499) with a grade of B or better. The Health
Sciences faculty must approve the project/thesis proposal and the final written report.
 Notify the departmental advisor in writing on or before the date of filing an Application for
Graduation with the Office of the Registrar.
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2. Pre-Professional Track
In addition to the University requirements, students must complete 33 credits of track specific required
core courses. A total of 120 credits are required for this degree, of which 42 must be upper division.
a. Required Core Courses
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HS A210 Introduction to Environmental Health (3 credits)
HS A220 Core Concepts in Health Sciences (3 credits)
HS A230 Introduction to Global Health (3 credits)
HS A326 Introduction to Epidemiology (3 credits)
HS A345 Planning and Implementation of Health Education Programs (3 credits)
HSISDC A370 Medical Sociology (3 credits)
HS/HUMS A420 Introduction to Program Evaluation (3 credits)
HSINS A433 Health Education: Theory and Practice (3 credits)
HS A492 Senior Seminar: Contemporary Health Policy (3 credits)
PEP A384 Cultural and Psychological Aspects of Health and Physical Activity (3 credits)
PHIL A302 Biomedical Ethics (3 credits)
b. Support Courses
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BIOL A111 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
BIOL A112 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
CHEM A105 & A105LGeneral Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory (4 credits)
CHEM A106 & A106LGeneral Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory (4 credits)
DN A203 Nutrition for Health Sciences (3 credits)
ENGL A212 Technical Writing or ENGL A213 Writing in the Social and Natural Sciences or ENGL A214
Persuasive Writing (3 credits)
 PSY A111 General Psychology or PSY A150 Lifespan Development (3 credits)
 STAT A252 Elementary Statistics or STAT A253 Applied Statistics for the Sciences or PSY A260
& A260L Statistics for Psychology and Statistics for Psychology Lab (3-4 credits)
 Select one of the option requirements listed below (9-21 credits)
Option Requirements
Occupational Therapy
PEP A382
Kinesiology and Biomechanics
PEP A383
Movement Theory and Motor Development
SOC A310
Sociology of Aging
Physical Therapy
PEP A382
Kinesiology and Biomechanics
PEP A383
Movement Theory and Motor Development
PHYS A123
Basic Physics I
& A123L
and Basic Physics I Laboratory
PHYS A124
Basic Physics II
& A124L
and Basic Physics II Laboratory
SOC A310
Sociology of Aging
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Physician Assistant
BIOL A240
Introductory Microbiology for Health Sciences
CHEM A321
Organic Chemistry I
or PHYS A123
Basic Physics I
& A123L
and Basic Physics I Laboratory
SOC A310
Sociology of Aging
Speech-Language Pathology
EDSL A201
Foundations of Communication Disorders
EDSL A301
Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing
EDSL A302
Phonetics
EDSL A303
Language Development Across the Lifespan
EDSL A401
Phonology and Articulation Development and Disorders
EDSL A402
Audiology
EDSL A403
Aural Rehabilitation
Pharmacy
CHEM A321
Organic Chemistry I
CHEM A322
Organic Chemistry II
CHEM A323L
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
COMM A241
Public Speaking
ECON A201
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON A202
Principles of Microeconomics
MATH A251
Calculus I
c. Honors in Health Sciences, Pre-Professional Track
The BSHS Pre-professional track recognizes exceptional performance by conferring departmental honors
in Health Sciences. In order to receive honors in Health Sciences, a student must meet each of the
following requirements:
 Satisfy all requirements for the BSHS Pre-professional track.
 Earn a GPA of 3.50 or higher in upper division (300- and 400-level) BSHS core and focus sequence
courses.
 Meet the requirements for Graduation with Honors.
 Complete the HS A492 with a grade of B or better.
 Complete a senior project or thesis (HS A498 or HS A499) with a grade of B or better. The Health
Sciences faculty must approve the project/thesis proposal and the final written report.
 Notify the departmental advisor in writing on or before the date of filing an Application for
Graduation with the Office of the Registrar.
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COURSE SEQUENCING AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Not every course is offered each semester. Many courses are offered just once an academic year.
Additionally, many courses have prerequisites that need to be completed before registering for the next
course in a sequence. Even if the registration system allows one to register for a class without the
necessary prerequisite, it is in your best interest not to register for the course as you risk being disenrolled (even mid-semester) for not having the necessary prerequisites.
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Generally speaking, students should complete HS A220, HS A230, and HS A326 prior to registering for
additional classes. These courses allow students to have foundational skills that are necessary for
success in subsequent courses.
The other reason to complete HS A220, HS A230, and HS A326 prior to enrolling in classes
required for the major is that you want to ensure 1) you actually want to major in health sciences
and 2) that you receive a “B” or better in these courses, so you are eligible for the major!
DETAILED COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
 HS A210 Introduction to Environmental Health (3 credits)
Provides an introduction to the field of environmental health, including health effects of global climate change.
Reviews agents of environmental disease and public health applications.
 HS A220 Core Concepts in the Health Sciences (3 credits)
Orientation to health issues in the United States and Alaska. Explores basic dynamics of health and illness,
transition from infections to chronic illness, measures of population health, and overall health care delivery
system. Examines medical, psychological, socio-cultural, economic, and environmental factors related to health
status and prevention of illness at the individual and the community levels. Addresses the history, goals, and
population health outcomes at the community, state, and national levels.
Attributes: UAA Social Sciences GER.
 HS A230 Introduction to Global Health (3 credits)
Provides an introduction to the field of global health with a focus on links between health and economic and
social development. Reviews the global burden of disease as well as the impact of culture on health.
 HS A326 Introduction to Epidemiology (3 credits)
Provides an introduction to epidemiologic concepts and how epidemiologists use the scientific method to
better understand the health status of human populations. Addresses disease surveillance, control of infectious
and chronic diseases, selection of appropriate study designs for investigation of health determinants, and
critical evaluation of epidemiologic studies and health policies.
Prerequisites: HS A220.
 HS A345 Planning and Implementation of Health Education Programs (3 credits)
Theory and practice of program planning and implementation for health education and health promotion
programs. Focuses on the use of educational strategies and methods to facilitate the development of policies,
procedures, interventions, and systems that support the health of individuals, groups, and communities.
Prerequisites: HS A220.
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 HS A370 Medical Sociology (3 credits)
A historical and contemporary overview of selected social, political, and economic factors that influence the
provision of health care in America. Focuses on the relationship between health care and race, sex, social
stratification, and geographical location. Brief international comparisons with alternative for-profit and notfor-profit national health care systems.
Crosslisted with: SOC A370.
Prerequisites: SOC A101.
 HS A420 Introduction to Program Evaluation (3 credits)
Introduces the theory and practice of program evaluation for applied public health and human service settings.
Crosslisted with: HUMS A420.
Prerequisites: (PSY A260 or STAT A252 or STAT A253) and (HS A345 or concurrent enrollment or
HUMS A295B).
 HS A433 Health Education: Theory and Practice (3 credits)
Provides the theoretical foundation for health education and health promotion. Develops students' abilities to
design and deliver health education programs.
Crosslisted with: NS A433.
Prerequisites: HS A220 with a minimum grade of C, or NS A300 with a minimum grade of C.
 HS A491 Health Issues in Alaska (3 credits)
Describes historical to present health status of Alaskans, emphasizing health disparities. Students research and
implement strategies to reduce risk through health behavior change; evaluate clinical practices using quality
measures to improve care quality; and explore social, cultural, and economic factors related to health policy
and the clinician's role in health advocacy.
Registration Restrictions: Health sciences physician assistant track major or instructor permission.
Prerequisites: HS A463 or HS A465.
Attributes: UAA Integrative Capstone GER.
 HS A492 Senior Seminar: Contemporary Health Policy (3 credits)
Focuses on contemporary health policy issues with an emphasis on population-level public policies and health
disparities.
Registration Restrictions: Completion of GER Tier 1 (basic college-level skills) courses and junior standing.
Prerequisites: HS A220 and HS A326.
Attributes: UAA Integrative Capstone GER.
 HS A495 Health Sciences Practicum (3 credits)
Applies health sciences and health education knowledge and skills to specific assigned projects within a
community health organization. A minimum of 90 hours of work with the community organization is required.
Special Note: May be repeated once for a total of 6 credits.
Registration Restrictions: Health sciences major and junior standing.
Prerequisites: HS A220 and HS A345.
 HS A498 Senior Project in Health Sciences (3 credits)
Individual senior projects completed under the mentorship of a faculty advisor. May be repeated once as part
of a two-semester sequence with initial results, an outline, and bibliography presented at the end of the first
semester and a final paper at the end of the second.
Special Note: May be repeated once for a total of 6 credits.
Registration Restrictions: Senior standing. Approval by the faculty member acting as project advisor.
Prerequisites: HS A220 and HS A345 and HS A420 or concurrent enrollment or HUMS A420 or concurrent
enrollment.
 HS A499 Senior Thesis in Health Sciences (1-3 credits)
Individual thesis projects completed under the mentorship of a faculty advisor.
Special Note: May be repeated once for a maximum of 6 credits.
Registration Restrictions: Senior standing. Approval by the faculty member acting as thesis advisor.
Prerequisites: HS A220.
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ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
WORKING WITH ACADEMIC ADVISORS
It is our program’s expectation that students will contact the Pre-Major advisor when beginning their
UAA experience. Once a student completes the requirements to be admitted formally into the BSHS
major, students will then be assigned to a major advisor.
1. Faculty and Staff Advisors
a. Pre-Major Advising
Carey D. Brown
Office of Student Advising and Advocacy
Professional Studies Building, Room 101
Academic Advising Coordinator
(907) 786-4417
[email protected]
b. Major Advising
Travis Hedwig, PhD, MA
Assistant Professor of Health Sciences
BOC3, Suite 220
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508-4614
907-786-6524 Office
907-786-6572 Fax
[email protected]
Corrie Whitmore, PhD, MS
Assistant Professor of Health Sciences
BSHS Program Coordinator
BOC3, Suite 220
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508-4614
907-786-6522 Office
907-786-6572 Fax
[email protected]
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GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
1. Academic Petition
Deviations from degree requirements must be approved by academic petition. Petition forms may be
obtained online.
All petitions requesting that transferred elective credit be accepted for degree requirements must be
accompanied by catalog copy of the course description(s) from the institution of origin. It is highly
recommended to include a course syllabus in the documentation. Petitioned courses, other than those
from UAF or UAS, must meet transfer credit criteria for acceptance prior to final approval.
Final authority to deny or approve petitions pertaining to school or college requirements rests with the
dean or director of the school or college. Petitions pertaining to General Education Requirements (GERs)
and/or General University Requirements (GURs) must, in addition, be processed through the Office of
Academic Affairs, with final authority to approve or deny resting with the provost. Students and the
department will be notified of the decision.
Changes in course level, grading, or number of credits awarded cannot be petitioned. UAA courses not
on the approved baccalaureate GER list cannot be petitioned to meet a GER.
2. Academic Dispute Resolution Procedure
Challenges to academic decisions or actions of the faculty or academic administration will be reviewed
according to the procedure that implements the UA Board of Regents Policy 09.03.02 and its University
Regulation on Resolution of Disputes Regarding Academic Decisions or Actions. Appropriate issues for
the procedure include such things as considerations of alleged grading error or arbitrary and capricious
grading for a final grade assignment. Grades assigned prior to the final grade received in a course are not
subject to review under this procedure. Only the course instructor or an academic decision review
committee may authorize a change in the assignment of a final grade. A complete copy of the Academic
Dispute Resolution Procedure can be found in the UAA Fact Finder/Student Handbook.
3. Cheating, Plagiarism, or Other Forms of Academic Dishonesty
Disciplinary action may be initiated by the university and disciplinary sanctions imposed against any
student found responsible for committing, attempting to commit, or intentionally assisting in the
commission of academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty applies to examinations, assignments,
laboratory reports, fieldwork, practicums, creative projects, or other academic activities.
The following examples constitute forms of academic dishonesty prohibited by the Student Code of
Conduct and are not intended to define prohibited conduct in exhaustive terms, but rather to set forth
examples to serve as guidelines for acceptable and unacceptable behavior:
 Presenting as their own the ideas or works of others without proper citation of sources;
 Utilizing devices not authorized by the faculty member;
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 Using sources (including but not limited to text, images, computer code, and audio/video files) not
authorized by the faculty member;
 Providing assistance without the faculty member’s permission to another student, or receiving
assistance not authorized by the faculty member from anyone (with or without their knowledge);
 Submitting work done for academic credit in previous classes, without the knowledge and advance
permission of the current faculty member;
 Acting as a substitute or utilizing a substitute;
 Deceiving faculty members or other representatives of the university to affect a grade or to gain
admission to a program or course;
 Fabricating or misrepresenting data;
 Possessing, buying, selling, obtaining, or using a copy of any material intended to be used as an
instrument of assessment in advance of its administration;
 Altering grade records of their own or another student’s work;
 Offering a monetary payment or other remuneration in exchange for a grade; or
 Violating the ethical guidelines or professional standards of a given program.
4. Course Expectations
Having access to the materials assigned for the course improves success in a course. It is the student’s
responsibility to have available all the materials, books, and notes for the course.
Required text materials can be found prior to registration through UAOnline. Additional course material
will be made available by the instructor at the start of the course.
Students should be aware of specific assignments, the scope of the assignments, due dates, grading
criteria, and the application of the assignment to the course grade. Students should clarify these points
with the faculty member prior to submitting the assignment for grading.
Students should be aware of testing policies as written in the course syllabus. Students are responsible
for arranging alternate testing times and accommodations with faculty members, if they are allowed
these options, prior to the test date. This includes needs for Disability Support Services and absences on
the day of the examination for illness or family issues. Students should clarify how to address alternate
testing with the individual faculty member prior to the first examination.
The course syllabus is the student guide to the course. Students should receive a syllabus at the
beginning of each course that describes the course content, policies within the course, procedures that
govern the delivery of the course, the learning outcomes, and the grading system used.
Students are responsible for obtaining the syllabus or for having access to it electronically, and
understanding the course policies in the syllabus. Any questions regarding information in the syllabus
should be directed to the instructor for clarification.
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5. Email Communications
UAA uses e-mail to communicate with students on many important matters. The university
automatically assigns each student an official UAA e-mail account at the time of admission to the
university for certificate/degree-seeking students and at the time of registration for all other students.
All communication related to registration and enrollment activities will occur either through the
preferred e-mail that students submit via UAOnline or through the official UAA-assigned e-mail.
Students should be careful to keep this account clear and review the correspondence received there
regularly.
Students are responsible for knowing and, when appropriate, acting on the contents of all university
communications sent to their official UAA e-mail accounts. To receive university communication at a
different e-mail address, students may forward e-mail from their assigned UAA accounts to any valid
third party e-mail address of their choice that accepts forwarded e-mail. More information may be
found on the IT Services website.
6. Grading
With the exception of letter grades assigned to 500-level professional development courses, these letter
grades carry grade points and are used to calculate grade point averages (GPAs).
A
B
C
D
F
Honor grade; indicates comprehensive mastery of required work.
Indicates high level of performance in meeting course requirements.
Indicates satisfactory level of performance.
Indicates lowest passing grade; may not be acceptable to satisfy requirements in certain
majors and in graduate programs.
Indicates failure.
An incomplete grade (I) is assigned only at the discretion of the instructor. It is used to indicate that a
student has made satisfactory progress in the majority of the work in a course but, for unavoidable
absences or other conditions beyond the control of the student, has not been able to complete the
course. Students assigned an incomplete grade are not entitled to complete the remaining coursework
within the classroom/lab or to any additional instruction, nor may they participate in the class/lab during
a future semester without re-registering, paying tuition, and retaking the course.
An Incomplete Grade Contract Form between the student and the faculty member, stipulating the
assignment(s) required to finish the course and the time frame for submission, is required and should be
filed with the department or dean’s office when an incomplete grade is assigned. Coursework must be
completed by the date specified in the contract, not to exceed one year.
Upon completion of the required coursework, the faculty member must submit a Change of Grade Form
to the Office of the Registrar. If coursework is not completed by the contract deadline, and the faculty
member does not submit a Change of Grade Form at that time, the incomplete will become a
permanent grade. The student has until the last day of class of the first full semester following the end
of the contract to resolve any grading discrepancies.
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A no basis (NB) grade may be used when the student has not attended or there is insufficient student
progress and/or attendance for evaluation to occur. No credit is awarded, nor is NB calculated in the
GPA. This is a permanent grade and may not be used to substitute for the incomplete grade. It cannot be
removed later by completing outstanding work. A course receiving a NB grade will not be evaluated as a
retaken course for academic record purposes. Faculty must submit a last date of attendance in
conjunction with this grade.
Grades submitted by the faculty, other than incomplete (I) or deferred (DF), are assumed to be final
grades. A grade may not be changed unless a grading error, such as a mathematical miscalculation or
inaccurate recording has been made on the part of the faculty member. Corrections of grading errors
must be made by the last class day of the next regular semester following the one in which the grade
was originally assigned. A Change of Grade Form must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the
appropriate faculty member. Change of Grade Forms will not be accepted if submitted by the student.
Allegations of final grading errors or arbitrary and capricious grading for a final grade assignment are
reviewed according to the Academic Dispute Resolution Procedure. See the UAA Fact Finder/Student
Handbook for further information.
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APPENDIX
Community Service Documentation
This letter is to verify that
organization
student ID #
completed at least 20 hours as a volunteer for your
on the following dates:
Name of organization:
Job Function:
_________________________________________
Supervisor at Volunteer Site- Title
__________________
Phone number
_________________________________________
Supervisor Email address
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Office of the Registrar • PO Box 141629 • Anchorage, AK 99514-1629 • Phone (907) 786-1480
For Official Use Only
UNDERGRADUATE CHANGE OF MAJOR OR DEGREE
This form may only be used by students who have been formally admitted to a degree seeking status. Changes at same degree level as admitted
program will be processed with departmental approval. Students wishing to change to a lower degree (i.e. Baccalaureate to Associate) can do so.
Students wishing to change from an Associate to Baccalaureate program must apply for admission to the new level even if previously admitted. Be
aware that changes to degree level may impact financial aid.
NOTE: Students who change their major or degree, or add a second major, must satisfy the catalog requirements for the new major or
degree in effect at the time of the change, unless going from pre-major to full major. Change of Majors/Degrees take effect during the
semester in which they were submitted unless the change is to a lower degree. Changes to a lower degree take effect in the semester
following submission. (See UAA catalog)
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE STUDENT:
1.
2.
3.
Meet with an advisor from the new department
Complete Part 1 of the form
Give form to department to complete and sign Part 2
Submit department-authorized form to University Center
4.
Part 1 To be completed by the student
Name
UA Student ID
Last
First
UA Student Email
This request is to
MI
@uaa.alaska.edu
Phone
Change Major/Degree (including going from pre-major to a full major)
Add Second Major (double majors must have the same degree. Example: BA in History/English)
Drop a Major (part 2 of this form not required)
Declare a concentration
From
To
(Current Major/Degree)
(New Major/Degree)
(Second Major)
________________________________
(Concentration if applicable)
STUDENT SIGNATURE
Date
By signing this form, students receiving VA benefits do hereby authorize UAA to notify the Regional Office of Veterans Affairs of this change.
Part 2 To be completed by new department
Degree __________________________________________
If adding a second major: (Degree must be the same)
Primary Major ___________________________________
Secondary Major _____________________________________
College or School __________________________________
College or School _____________________________________
Approved
Not Approved
Pre-Major
Full Major
Approved
Not Approved
Pre-Major
Full Major
Advisor Assigned: __________________________________
Advisor Assigned: ____________________________________
_________________________________________________
(Dept. Authorized Signature)
(Date)
____________________________________________________
(Dept. Authorized Signature)
(Date)
Revised 1/11/2013
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Practicum Learning Objectives and Goals
.
Approval for:
Fall Semester 201_
Spring Semester 201_
Student Information:
Name:
Student ID:
Address:
City, State:
Phone:
Zip:
*UAA Email:
Work:
Cell:
Name of Faculty Advisor
Practicum Site:
Agency Name:
Mailing Address:
City, State:
Zip:
Physical Address:
City, State:
Zip:
Practicum contact:
Title:
Email:
Phone:
Practicum Description
Please describe the nature and scope of the proposed practicum:
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Objectives and Goals of the Practicum Project
Please write 3 objectives that are specific, measurable, and realistic and 1 overall practicum goal:
Think carefully about how the learning objectives are articulated. They should be a definitive description of what the
student plans to get out of the project. These should be specific and expressed in such a way that the faculty adviser can
assess whether the student is meeting the requirements of the practicum.
Timeline
State the expected dates for involvement in and completion of activities:
Final Product/Deliverable
Describe the final deliverable that the student will contribute to the practicum site and/or as a
presentation at the university:
I have participated in the development of the practicum proposal and agree to conditions specified above. If it is
necessary to change of the specified conditions, I agree to make the changes known to each of the persons who
signatures appear below:
Faculty Advisor Signature
Date
Student Signature
Date
Faculty Advisor Signature
Date
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