Minors

NOTE: In many cases, the courses used to satisfy Liberal Studies Requirements may not be used to satisfy requirements of a minor. Consult Academic Dean’s Office for specific policies.


AEROSPACE STUDIES
Program Office: 212 Harpe-Johnson Hall, 644-3461
The minor consists of 12 hours.  Courses should be selected by the student with approval of the student’s major department and the Department of Aerospace Studies.

AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES PROGRAM
Program Office: 211 Bellamy, 644-4418
The minor requires the completion of 18 hours, including:  9 hours of core courses, 6 hours from approved lists, and 3 hours of African-American History.  Students must have a minor grade average of 2.0 or higher with no grade below C-.  At least 15 hours of minor coursework must be taken at Florida State University.

AMERICAN AND FLORIDA STUDIES
Program Office:  223 Williams, 644-0202
The minor requires AMS 3310, Changing Concepts of the American Character, and AMS 3810, The Life of the Mind in America, plus six hours approved by the director in history, literature, fine arts, or social sciences.

ANTHROPOLOGY
Program Office: 103 Varsity Plaza, 644-4281
The minor requires 12 hours of Anthropology courses to include: ANT 2410 (3), Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or ANT 2511 (3), Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Prehistory.  Grades must be C- or higher.

ARABIC STUDIES
Program Office: 364 Diffenbaugh, 644-2606
This minor requires 18 hours, 15 of which should be from Arabic language courses.  The additional 3 hours may be selected from a list of approved interdepartmental courses related to the Middle East or North Africa. No course taken for the minor may be used for the language requirement. At least 9 of the 18 credits must be earned at FSU. Grades must be C- or higher.

ART HISTORY
Program Office: 220D Fine Arts Building, 644-1250
The minor requires 15 hours in Art History courses.

ASIAN STUDIES
Program Office: 211 Bellamy, 644-4418
Students minoring in Asian Studies must complete 18 hours of Asian Studies coursework beyond the Liberal Studies requirement. None of the broader comparative concepts and theories courses will count towards the 18 hour minimum. Students may select freely from all area-specific courses as long as at least three hours are taken in history and each of the two tracks: Arts and Humanities, and Social Science.

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Program Office: 204 Conradi, 644-5053
The minor requires 12 hours in courses approved for major credit, including BSC 2010/2010L (3, 1) Biological Science I and lab, BSC 2011/2011L (3, 2) Biological Science II and lab, and one additional course approved for majors (PCB 3063 recommended). At least 4 hours of this coursework must be earned at FSU. Grades below C- will not be accepted for minor credit.

BRITISH STUDIES LONDON CENTER MINOR
Program Office: International Programs, A5500 University Center, 644-3272
This interdisciplinary minor requires the completion of 15 hours in courses approved by the British Studies London Center Coordinating Committee. At least 9 hours must be taken in residence at the London Study Center and a maximum of 9 hours may be from any one discipline.  Grades below C- will not apply; a minor GPA of 2.0 is required.

BUSINESS
Program Office: 328 Business, 644-3892
The College of Business offers a minor in General Business on a space available basis only. The minor consists of 18 hours, unless a greater number is required by the major program. For the minor, the student must complete one year of Economics (ECO 2013 and ECO 2023). Additionally, the student must complete 12 hours of business courses selected from the following: ACG 2021, ACG 2071, BUL 3310, FIN3140, FIN 3244, FIN 3403, HFT 3003, MAN 3025, MAN 3240, MAR 3023, REE 3043 or RMI 3011. At least two of the four business courses must be taken at FSU. Grades below C- will not apply toward the minor.

CHEMISTRY
Program Office: 208 Hoffman Teaching Laboratory, 644-6004
The requirements for a minor in Chemistry include the two-semester sequence in general chemistry (CHM 1045/1045L, 1046/1046L or CHM 1050/1050L, 1051/1051L) plus one of the following courses or course sequences: CHM 2210-2211; CHM 3120-3120L; or CHM 4410-4411. A minimum of 12 hours is required, with at least 4 hours earned at FSU.  Grades below C- will not be accepted for minor credit.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Program Office: 225B Sandels, 644-3217
The minor requires the following courses (12 hours) with a grade of C- or better:   CHD 2220, FAD 2230, FAD 3220, and FAD 3271. Student must declare the minor in 225B Sandels.

CHINESE
Program Office: 364 Diffenbaugh, 644-2606
The minor consists of 12 hours in Chinese above the 1999 level. Credit used in meeting the foreign language requirement for graduation may not be used to satisfying the minor.

CLASSICAL LANGUAGES, LITERATURE AND CIVILIZATION
Program Office: 205A Dodd Hall, 644-4259
The minor requires a minimum of 12 hours in Classical Civilization, Greek or Latin. The minor in Classical Civilization requires no knowledge of Greek or Latin, however, with approval they may be included. In Greek or Latin, the sequence may begin at the 1000 level or higher. Courses taken to satisfy the foreign language requirement may not be used for the minor.

COMMUNICATION
Program Office: UCC 3100, 644-5034
The Department of Communication offers a minor in communication on a space-available basis only. The minor consists of twelve (12) hours selected from the following courses:  ADV 3008, ADV 3352, COM 3930, MMC 2000, PUR 3000, RTV 3001, or SPC 3210..  Only coursework with a grade of C- or above in four of these six courses will count toward the minor. Credit earned in meeting the Oral Communication Competency Requirement may not be used to satisfy the minor. At least six (6) hours of the communication minor must be taken in the FSU Department of Communication.

COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
Program Office: 401 Regional Rehabilitation Center, 644-2253
A minor requires 14 hours in departmental courses with a grade of C- in each course; SPA 2001 is required. At least 6 hours must be completed at FSU. Departmental approval must be obtained before taking any courses as a minor. Though up to 8 hours of sign language may apply to the minor, sign language courses used to meet the foreign language requirement may NOT also apply to the minor. Please note that the minor does not qualify a student to apply for the graduate program in speech-language pathology or for professional certification or licensure.

COMPUTER SCIENCE
Program Office: 203 Love, 644-8700
A minor in Computer Science consists of 12 hours in a specific combination Computer Science courses, approved in advance (in writing) by the department.  Students must also satisfy stated prerequisites before enrolling in any computer science course. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in each courses counted toward the minor.

CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Program Office: The Hecht House, 634 W. Call St., 644-4050
A minor requires four courses (12 hours) including CCJ 2020.  Grades below C- will not apply. CCJ 2020 may be completed at community college; the remaining 9 hours must be taken at FSU.  Student s may not use special topics, seminar, or directed individual study courses for the minor.  Grades of C- or higher are required.

ECONOMICS
Program Office: 253 Bellamy, 644-3835
The minor requires 15 hours in Economics, including ECO 2013 and 2023 with grades of C or better. At least one course must be selected from the following:  ECO 3104, 3223, 4101, 4203, 4421, or 4431. Coursework used for Liberal Studies may not count toward the minor. A C (2.0) average is required in Economics coursework and no course with a grade below C- may apply toward the minor. ECO 2000 will not count toward the minor. No more than 6 hours of transfer credit may be applied.

EDUCATION Professional Training Option (PTO)
Program Office: 108 Stone, 644-3760
The Professional Training Option (PTO) requires five courses (15 hours) offered through the School of Teacher Education within the College of Education.  Contact the Office of Academic Services at the above location/phone for more information.

ENGLISH
Program Office: 405 Williams, 644-0237
The minor requires at least 12 hours beyond the Liberal Studies requirement in English courses numbered above 1999. Students must have at least a C- average in each course towards the minor.  Approval by the department is not required for this minor.

EVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SCIENCES
Program Office:  2525 Pottsdammer St., Suite A129; 410-6140
A minor in environmental engineering sciences requires a minimum of 12 hours of coursework, including EES 3040 and ENV 4001.  The student must complete 6 additional hours in courses with prefixes EES or ENV at the 3000 level or above, with no more than one (1) of the following courses counting toward the minor: ENV4340 or ENV 4611.  Students must consult with the department and obtain written approval before taking courses toward the minor.  Students must also satisfy stated prerequisites before enrolling in each course accepted for minor credit.  If an environmental engineering science minor is combined with a civil engineering major, EES 3040 and one other course, up to 6 hours total, may count toward the major and the minor.

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Program Office: 318 Bellamy, 644-8382
A minor in Environmental Studies consists of 23 hours, including all Group I Core Curriculum courses (14 hours) and one course each from Groups II Natural Science Electives, III Social Science Electives, and IV Methods Electives (total 9 credit hours). All courses must be completed with grades of C- or better.  For more information and approved courses, see www.coss.fsu.edu/geography/Students/environmental_studies.html.

FILM STUDIES
Program Office: A3100 University Center, 644-7728
This interdisciplinary minor requires the completion of 15 hours in courses approved for Film Studies. All students are required to complete one of:  FIL 2000 Elements of Film, FIL 2001 Film Appreciation, or FIL 2030 History of Motion Picture; the balance of courses are selected from other approved courses. For a current list of approved courses contact the department or visit the website at http://film.fsu.edu/film_school/programs/minor_in_film_studies.

FRENCH
Program Office: 364 Diffenbaugh, 644-2606
The minor requires 12 hours in French above the 1999 level. Credit extended in meeting the foreign language requirement for graduation may not be used in satisfying the minor.

GEOGRAPHY
Program Office: 323 Bellamy, 644-1706
A minor consists of 12 hours of coursework in geography, including GEO 1400, completed with a grade of C- or higher.

GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Program Office: 108 Carraway, 644-5860
The minor requires a minimum of 12 hours in geology, including GLY 1000/1000L or GLY 2010C, and GLY 2100/2100L. At least 4 hours must be at the 3000 level or higher.

GERMAN
Program Office: 364 Diffenbaugh, 644-2606
The minor consists of 12 hours in German above the 1999 level. Credit extended in meeting the foreign language requirement for graduation may not be used in satisfying the minor.

HEBREW
Program Offices: 364 Diffenbaugh, 644-2606 or 314 Dodd Hall, 644-0212
The Hebrew minor requires a minimum of 18 hours with grades of C- or higher. At least 15 hours must be in Hebrew language courses, with some coursework in both Biblical and Modern Hebrew (students must reach the intermediate level in both). The other 3 hours may be in any other Semitic language. At least 9 hours must be completed at FSU.  Courses taken to satisfy the foreign language requirement may not be used for the minor. http://www.fsu.edu/~modlang/divisions/hebrew/courses.html

HISPANIC MARKETING COMMUNICATION
Program Office:  UCC 3100; 644-8766
The Department of Communication offers a minor in Hispanic Marketing Communication to give students an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the Hispanic market. The minor consists of 15 semester hours and contains courses that come from departments with core focuses in: modern language studies, business and marketing strategies/behavioral theory, and Hispanic cultural studies. For more information and to see the complete requirements, please visit the following web site http://hmc.comm.fsu.edu/minor.htm or contact Dr. Felipe Korzenny at 644.8766.

HISTORY
Program Office: 421A Bellamy, 644-4494
A minor in History consists of 12 hours beyond the Liberal Studies requirement in history courses numbered above the 2999. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in each course counted toward the minor. At least 6 of these hours must be earned at FSU.  Directed individual studies, tutorials and test credit may not be used toward the minor.

HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
Program Office:  005 Diffenbaugh; 644-7248
This interdisciplinary minor is 12 hours and must include one Philosophy of Science and one History of Science course.  Coursework used for this minor may not also be used to satisfy Liberal Studies or a major.  A grade of C- or higher must be earned in each course.  For more information, see
www.fsu.edu/~hps/.

HUMANITIES
Program Office:  432 Diffenbaugh; 645-8140
Courses taken to satisfy the Humanities minor may not also be used to meet any other requirement. The undergraduate minor may be accomplished in one of two ways:  1) 12 hours in courses with an HUM prefix; or 2) 15 hours of courses specified by the humanities program. The list of acceptable courses is available from the program office.  Course work counted toward the humanities minor must be completed with a grade of C- or higher.

IBERIAN STUDIES VALENCIA CENTER MINOR
Program Office:  International Programs, A5500 University Center, 644-3272
This interdisciplinary minor requires the completion of 15 hours (to include at least two disciplines) in courses approved by the coordinating committee.  At least nine hours of approved courses must be taken while the student is in residence at the FSU Valencia Study Center.  A maximum of nine hours may be counted in a single academic discipline.  A minimum grade of C-must be earned in all courses taken for the minor.  In addition, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 must be maintained in all courses counted toward the minor.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Program Office: 211 Bellamy, 644-4418
A minor consists of 18 hours beyond Liberal Studies, with a grade of C- or higher in each course. Work must be taken in at least three of the participating departments, and all these courses must be from the approved list (available in the General Bulletin). Nine of the 18 hours must be numbered above 2999. Modern language courses numbered above 2999 may also apply to the minor. A maximum of 6 hours of directed individual study or internship credit may be applied to the minor.

ITALIAN
Program Office: 364 Diffenbaugh, 644-2606
The minor requires 12 hours in Italian above the 1999 level.  Credit extended in meeting the foreign language requirement for graduation may not be used in satisfying the minor.

ITALIAN STUDIES FLORENCE CENTER MINOR
Program Office: International Programs, A5500 University Center, 644-3272
This interdisciplinary minor requires the completion of 15 hours in courses approved by the Italian Studies Florence Center Minor Coordinating Committee. At least 9 hours of approved courses must be taken in residence at the Florence Study Center.  A maximum of 9 hours may be counted in a single academic discipline.  A minimum grade of C- must be earned in all courses taken for the minor and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 must be maintained in all courses counted toward the minor.

JAPANESE
Program Office: 364 Diffenbaugh, 644-2606
The minor requires 12 hours in Japanese above the 1999 level.  Credit extended in meeting the foreign language requirement for graduation may not be used in satisfying the minor.

LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN STUDIES
Program Office: 432A Diffenbaugh, 645-1401
Four courses are required to complete the minor.  Contact the department for additional information.

LAW AND SOCIETY
Program Office: 101 Bellamy, 644-5470
The minor in Law and Society consists of at least five courses (15 hours) from the designated Law and Society curriculum, including: POS 3691 Introduction to Law and Society and either SYP 3540 Sociology of Law or ECP 3451 Economics and the Law. The remaining three courses must come from the list of approved courses (see the Bulletin or visit 101 Bellamy).

LINGUISTICS
Program Office: 364 Diffenbaugh, 644-2606
Linguistics is the study of the nature of language. There are linguistic applications in many disciplines. Interested students should speak with the linguistics adviser who will help them design minor programs to meet their personal and professional needs. The minor requires at least 12 hours from the following Linguistics courses; two of these must be core courses: LIN 3041, LIN 4030, LIN 4040, LIN 4512 or LIN 4905. Other courses:  ANT 4640, LIN 3710, LIN 4930, LIN 5772, EXP 4646, PHI 3220.

MATHEMATICS
Program Office: 222 Love Building, 644-5868
The minor requires 12 hours in courses with prefixes MAA, MAC, MAD, MAP, MAS, MAT, MGF, MHF, MTG, but may not include MAC 2233 or any course numbered 1XXX.  A grade of C- or higher must be earned in each course counted towards the minor.

MEDIEVAL STUDIES      
Program Office: 364 Diffenbaugh, 644-2606 
This undergraduate interdisciplinary minor focuses on the culture of the pre-modern era in Europe (both East and West) and the Middle East.  In consultation with the program advisor, the student is able to create his/her own curriculum, consisting of 15 hours of approved coursework beyond the Liberal Studies and major requirements.

METEOROLOGY
Program Office: 404 Love Building, 644-6205
The minor in Meteorology requires a minimum of 12 hours.  Requirements for a minor in Meteorology must be discussed on an individual basis with a meteorology faculty member; options are available and need to be matched to the student’s academic background.  A minor in Meteorology usually begins with:  MET 1010/1010L, MET 2700, and MET 2101.  Note:  MAC 2311 and PHY 2048C are prerequisites to MET 2700 and may not apply toward the minor.

MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES
Program Office: 442 Bellamy, 644-9516 or 342 Diffenbaugh, 644-3012
The minor consists of 15 hours and must include intermediate-level competence in Hebrew (biblical or modern), Arabic, or another Middle Eastern language approved by the committee. No more than 8 hours of language courses may be counted toward the minor. No course taken for the minor may be used to fulfill any University language requirement.  The remaining courses must be selected from the approved list or be approved by the coordinating committee.

MILITARY SCIENCE
Program Office: 201 Harpe-Johnson Hall, 644-8806
A Military Science minor is offered and may be selected by a student with the approval of the major department and the Department of Military Science.  The minor requires a minimum of 12 hours of upper-division coursework.

MUSEUM STUDIES
Program Office: 220D Fine Arts Building, 644-1250
A minor in Museum Studies is offered through the Art History department and requires 15 hours. Of these,  6 hours are in museum studies courses, 3 hours are in a related elective, and the remaining 6 hous are taken in supervised internship.

MUSIC
Program Office: 204D Housewright Music Bldg., 644-4833
Admission to the program is (a) by approval of the College of Music and (b) by a placement audition at the principal level in an acceptable instrument or voice. Students must complete a minimum of 25 hours of specified coursework in the following areas: Applied Music, Music Theory, Music History/Literature, Ensemble, and Student Recital Attendance.

NAVAL ROTC
Program Office: 200 Perry Paige Building, Florida A & M University; 599-3980
The Naval ROTC Program serving TCC, FAMU, and FSU students is located on the FAMU campus. Participating FSU students register for coursework through the FAMU-FSU Cooperative Program. Interested students should obtain further information and an application from the program office.  The minor is 12 hours of upper-division coursework.

PHILOSOPHY and POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
Program Office: 151 Dodd Hall, 644-1483
A minor in philosophy requires 12 hours in philosophy, including at least one course in logic (PHI 2100 or PHI 3130) and one of history (PHH 3061, PHH 3130, PHH 3140, PHH 3400, PHH 3500). 
A political philosophy minor requires 12 hours, including a logic course (PHI 2100 or PHI 3130) and 9 hours from:  PHM 2121, PHM 2300, PHM 3123, PHM 3331r, PHM 3350, PHM 3400, PHM 4340. For both minors, at least 6 hours must be at the 3000 level or higher. Grades below C- will not apply for minor credit

PHYSICS
Program Office: 306-307 Keen, 644-3245
The minor requires at least 12 hours in the following courses: PHY 2048C and 2049C (General Physics A & B) plus one of the following: PHY 3101, PHY 3221, PHY 4323, PHY 3424, PHY 4513. Grades below C- will not be accepted for minor credit.

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Program Office: 531 Bellamy, 644-5727
A minor in political science requires 15 hours of political science with grades of C- or higher. A maximum of 6 hours of PAD and/or PHM prefixes combined is allowed. At least 9 hours must be above 3000 level or above, and at least 6 of those must be earned at Florida State University.

PORTUGUESE
Program Office: 364 Diffenbaugh, 644-2606
The minor consists of 12 hours in Portuguese above 1999.  Credit extended in meeting the foreign language requirement may not be used in satisfying the minor.  Consult the department for more information.

PSYCHOLOGY
Program Office: 204 Psychology, 644-4260
Twelve (12) hours of psychology, including PSY 2012, are required for a minor in psychology. A minimum of six (6) of the required hours must be completed at FSU. Grades below C- will not be accepted for credit toward the minor. Courses taken at another university or community college must be evaluated by the Psychology Department Academic Advisor to determine transfer credit. No courses used for satisfying Liberal Studies requirements may also count toward the minor.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Program Office: 627 Bellamy, 644-3525
The minor in Public Administration consists of four courses (12 hours) that are passed with a grade of C (not C-) or higher. Courses should be approved by the School in consultation with the student. The School of Public Administration and Policy recognizes successful completion of the minor with a certificate.  This minor is not available to Political Science majors.

REHABILITATION SERVICES
Program Office: 215 Stone Building, 644-3854
12 hours are required for the minor: RCS 4081 (3), RCS 4109 (3), RCS 4240 (3), RCS 4300 (4).

RELIGION
Program Office: M05 Dodd Hall, 644-1020
The minor requires 12 hours of coursework completed with a C- or higher. Six hours must be at the 3000 level or higher.  REL 1300 is not applicable toward the minor.

RUSSIAN (SLAVIC)
Program Office: 364 Diffenbaugh, 644-2606
The minor requires 12 hours above the 1999 level. Credit extended in meeting the foreign language requirement may not be used in satisfying the minor.

RUSSIAN AND EAST EUROPEAN STUDIES
Program Office: 211 Bellamy, 644-4418
Students minoring in the program must complete 18 hours of Russian and East European coursework beyond the Liberal Studies requirement. None of the broader comparative concepts and theories courses will count towards the 18 hour minimum. Students may select freely from all area specific courses so long as at least three (3) hours are taken in history and in each of the two tracks: Arts and Humanities, and Social Science.

SOCIOLOGY
Program Office: 526 Bellamy, 644-6416 or 644-5470
The Sociology minor requires 15 hours in Sociology with a grade of C- or better in each course. At least 9 hours in Sociology must be completed at FSU.

SPANISH
Program Office: 364 Diffenbaugh, 644-2606
The minor requires 15 hours in Spanish coursework above 2220, including at least 3 hours in Spanish literature. (SPN 2240 may apply.) Courses used to satisfy the Arts and Sciences or B.A. degree language requirement may not be used to satisfy the minor.

STATISTICS
Program Office: 214 Oceanography-Statistics Bldg., 644-3218
The minor in statistics requires 12 hours in statistics, including at least one of the following: STA 2122, STA, 2171, or STA 4321.  Coursework should be selected in consultation with the director of the undergraduate statistics program. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in each  course counted toward the minor. At least six (6) hours in statistics courses counted toward the minor must be taken in the Department of Statistics at FSU. Other statistics courses must be approved by the department.

URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
Program Office: 330 Bellamy Building, 644-4510
The Planning Studies Minor requires satisfactory completion of 4 courses.  There are three required courses, URS 1006, URP 3000 and URP 4022, and one URP elective courses. URP 3000 (3) Introduction to Planning and Urban Development is prerequisite for all other courses. The department also offers a Certificate Program that is intended for undergraduate students who want to delve more deeply into the field of planning and a  Pre-Graduate Program for students who wish to enter the department’s Master of Science in Planning Program. The pre-graduate program can also serve as a minor. Students interested in the Certificate and/or Pre-Graduate Program should contact the department for more information.

WOMEN'S STUDIES
Program Office: 213 William Johnston, 644-9514
The minor requires at least 15 hours of approved courses, distributed as follows: a) at least 3 hours of interdisciplinary women’s studies courses selected from WST 3015, WST 3251, WST 4930r, or WST 4931; b) at least 9 hours of cross-listed core courses; and c) the remaining three hours may be selected from approved WST courses, cross-listed core courses, approved special topics courses or related courses. Only one approved course from the student’s major field may count toward the women’s studies minor, if the course has not been used toward the major. Courses counted toward the minor may not be used to fulfill Liberal Studies. Students who intend to minor in women’s studies should declare their intent with the Program Director at least two semesters before graduation. Students must have at least a C- average in the minor.

WORLD LITERATURE/WORLD FILM
Program Office: 364 Diffenbaugh, 644-2606
The minor consists of 15 hours selected from any of the following: CHT 3391r, 3930r; FRT 3140, 3561; FRW 3391r; GET 3130; GEW 3391r; ITT 3430; ITW 3391r, JTP 3391r, PRT 3391r, RUT 3110, RUW 3391r, SPT 3130, SPW 3391R. Courses taken for major credit in Modern Languages may not be counted toward this minor.



Other Programs

PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADVISING OFFICE

Program Office: 2140 Medical School Building, 1115 W. Call St.; 644-7678
The Pre-Health Professions Advising Office provides academic advising and counseling to students interested in pursuing careers in the health sciences. The office offers help to students interested in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, optometry, podiatry, chiropractic and physician’s assistant. A full time Health Professions Advisor meets regularly with students throughout their college years assisting with career goals, course scheduling, long-term academic planning and professional school admissions procedures. Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor at least once each semester.

PRE-MED CURRICULUM/ADVISING

Program Office: 2140 Medical School Building,  1115 W. Call St.; 644-7678
A pre-medical student may choose any undergraduate major while completing the premedical curriculum. In a four year graduation plan, the curriculum should be planned in such a way that a minimum of one year of general biology, two years of chemistry (general and organic) and year of physics are completed by the end of the third undergraduate year. This will assure adequate preparation for the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) which will be taken and the end of the junior year, or at the beginning of the senior year. Biochemistry I & II should be taken prior to graduation for students applying to Florida State University College of Medicine. Florida State students and other Florida residents should apply to medical schools the summer after their junior year through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS).

Specific premedical requirements include: Biology I & II with labs (BSC 2010/ 2010L & BSC 2011/2011L), Chemistry I & II with labs (CHM 1045/1045L & CHM 1046/1046L), Organic Chemistry I, II with lab (CHM 2210 & CHM 2211/2211L), Biochemistry (CHM 3930 or both BCH 4053 and BSC 4054), Physics A (PHY 2053C or PHY 2048C), Physics B (PHY2054C or PHY 2049C).  FSU and UF require Calculus (MAC 2311) and Statistics (STA 2171 or STA 2122).  FIU requires Cell Structure and Function (PCB 3134) and two semesters of Calculus or Statistics (MAC 2311, STA 2171 or STA 2122).  Though not required, Genetics (PCB 3063) and General Psychology (PSY 2012) are recommended.  Students should check with each medical school to which they plan to apply regarding that school’s specific requirements. 


TEACHER EDUCATION

Program Office: 108 Stone, 644-3760
Students must meet State Board of Education Rule 6A-5.066(1), Approval of Pre-service Teacher Preparation Programs.  This states that students planning to matriculate in a teacher education program at FSU must: 1) complete a sound liberal arts curriculum, 2) take and pass the general knowledge portion of FTCE, and 3) acquire a passing score on the professional knowledge and subject area test on the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) prior to completion of program requirements. Students must also complete specified degree prerequisites, specific admission criteria, and “General Requirements” as described in the General Bulletin.

Criteria for Admission to Teacher Education Programs
1. Have at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) on all college work attempted;
2. Have a grade of C- or better in each required general education (Liberal Studies) English and each general education (liberal studies) mathematics course;
3. Take and achieve a passing score on all sections of the general knowledge portion of FTCE;
4. Be approved by the appropriate teacher education department in accordance with departmental criteria;
5. Be fingerprinted and undergo and pass a security clearance; and
6. Receive final approval by the Office of Academic Services.
NOTE: These are minimum standards. Some programs may set higher standards.