May 08, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures Major, BA – Language and World Business/Chinese Concentration (uTrack Requirements)


uTrack Requirements (College of Arts and Sciences)


Universal Tracking (uTrack) is an academic monitoring system designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation. In order to remain on track, students must complete the minimum requirements for each tracking semester, known as milestones. Milestones include successful completion of specified courses and/or attainment of a minimum GPA. uTrack requirements only affect full-time, degree-seeking students.

Following the sample academic plan and its uTrack milestones will help students stay on track to graduate in four years. For specific course requirements, refer to the description of the major and the Arts and Sciences requirements  listed in the Catalog, and consult an academic advisor.

Term 1


Credit Hours 14-15


Term 1 Milestone Notes


  • 2.3 cumulative GPA

Term 2


Credit Hours 17


Term 2 Milestone Notes


  • 2.4 cumulative GPA and 3.0 GPA in Chinese language courses

Credit Hours 16


Term 3 Milestone Notes


  • 2.5 cumulative GPA and 3.0 GPA in Chinese language courses
     

Term 4


Credit Hours 13


Term 4 Milestone Notes


  • 2.6 cumulative GPA in all courses and a 3.0 GPA in Chinese language courses

Term 5


  • 2 Connections 3 Credit Hours
  • Engaged Inquiries  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
  • Non-U.S. History 3 Credit Hours *
  • Professional Emphasis 3 Credit Hours

Credit Hours 16


Term 5 Milestone Notes


  • 2.7 cumulative GPA in all courses and a 3.0 GPA in Chinese language courses
  • 300-level Chinese language course

Term 6


Credit Hours 16


Term 6 Milestone Notes


  • Completion of at least 9 upper-division (300-400) hours

Term 7


  • Chinese Language and World Business (major) 3 Credit Hours
  • 2 Connections 3 Credit Hours
  • Non-U.S. History 3 Credit Hours * (continuation of sequence)
  • 4 Professional Emphasis 3-6 Credit Hours
     

Credit Hours 15-18


Term 7 Milestone Notes


  • Completion of at least 24 total upper-division (300-400) hours

Term 8


  • Arts and Humanities  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
  • Chinese Language and World Business (major) 3 Credit Hours
  • 2 Connections 3 Credit Hours
  • Engaged Inquiries  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
  • 4 Professional Emphasis 3-6 Credit Hours

Credit Hours 15-18


Term 8 Milestone Notes


  • Completion of at least 42 total upper-division (300-400) hours

Total Credit Hours 122-128


(See footnote 4)

Footnotes


  1. All students must complete at least 42 upper-division (300-400 level) hours in order to receive a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.
  2. The Connections requirement may be satisfied in one of three ways: (1) by completing 9 hours from one of the approved Connections packages, (2) by completing the requirements for a second major or minor, or (3) by completing 9 hours of study abroad coursework. All students must complete at least 42 upper-division (300-400 level) hours in order to receive a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.
  3. The courses indicated meet both a Volunteer Core  requirement as well as a requirement in the major. Students can choose to complete the Volunteer Core  requirement using alternative courses; however, this could increase time to degree.
  4. Hours differ depending upon the Professional Emphasis the student is completing.

* Meets Volunteer Core Requirements .