Degree Requirements
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| The bachelor
of science degree requires a minimum of 120 semester credits, including
a minimum of 27 credits in horticulture courses in the horticulture
or landscape horticulture major and 42 credits in upper-division (300-400
level) courses. The landscape design and contracting concentration
requires a minimum of 128 credits and the landscape architecture major
requires a minimum of 132 credits. The minimum cumulative grade
point average for graduation is 2.0 (2.0 = C) computed only for courses
attempted at Colorado State University. University
requirements include 23 credits in eight areas of study including:
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| 1.
Basic Competencies |
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A. Written Communication
B. Mathematics |
| 2.
Core Competencies |
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A. Additional Communication |
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B. Logical/Critical Thinking |
| 3. Foundations
and Perspectives |
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A. Biological/Physical
Sciences (at least one course with associated lab)
B. Arts/Humanities
C. Social/Behavioral
Sciences
D. Historical
Perspectives
E. Global
and Cultural Awareness
F. U.S.
Values and Public Institutions
G. Health
and Wellness |
| 4. Depth
and Integration |
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Each major must designate courses that develop:
A. Writing, speaking and problem solving skills
B. Knowledge of intellectual perspectives
C. The opportunity for integration and reflection
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| Refer
to the All-University Core Curriculum (AUCC) in the General
Catalog for a list of specific courses and other requirements
and explanations concerning the AUCC. Students receiving degrees
from Colorado State University must complete
a minimum of 30 credits in residence. Also, of the last 30 credits
earned immediately preceding graduation, no more than 15 credits may
be completed at other accredited colleges and universities. |
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Transfer Credit |
| A maximum
of 64 semester credits may be transferred from an accredited two-year
college. After a transfer student is admitted and the transcript
is evaluated by the Degree and Transfer Evaluation Office, a copy
of the transfer evaluation report is forwarded to the student and
to the department. A review of the evaluation is possible if
the student makes the request during the first semester of enrollment
after receiving the evaluation report. Please note that courses
completed at two-year schools which carry similar titles to 300- and
400-level courses at Colorado State University are not considered
equivalent; credit earned at a two-year college may not be used to
clear 300- and 400-level here at our university. Often these
courses will be considered elective courses at Colorado State University. In planning
their program, transfer students frequently wish to make course substitutions
within their concentration. If the student's advisor concurs,
these recommended substitutions should be submitted for approval in
writing during the first semester of residence. "Petition for
Substitution or Waiver" forms are available in the Horticulture and
Landscape Architecture Office, 111 Shepardson. Currently enrolled
students wishing to take courses off campus, during summer session,
interim term, etc., must counsel with their advisors as to the appropriateness
of the off-campus course and its application to degree requirements.
It is the student's responsibility to have an official transcript
forwarded to the Degree and Transfer Evaluation Office. |
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Independent Study |
| Junior
and senior students are encouraged to enroll in H 495V or LA 495AV-BV,
Independent Study, and to conduct research work under faculty direction.
Since the research often continues throughout the school year, students
should consult with their advisors regarding enrollment and course
credit. |
