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The Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for each undergraduate academic program at the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ. It is designed to guide students in the selection of courses each term. The "Mile Marker" courses are those courses that should be completed before or by the end of that term. Following the sample schedule, and completing the mile marker courses at the appropriate point of your undergraduate career, will facilitate graduation in four years. The term-by-term model assumes full-time enrollment. For students enrolled part-time, the sample schedule and mile markers should be followed based on the number of credits completed. The Osprey Map should be used in consultation with an academic advisor.

The BFA Studio Art Program offers a concentration in Painting and Drawing. Our curriculum addresses technical and material means of visual expression while also focusing on issues inherent in each student's work. We encourage research, critical thinking, and a commitment to creativity on the part of the student. Our goal as a faculty is to enable students to reach a higher degree of excellence. Please visit the Painting and Drawing webpage for more information.

Career Planning
Engaging in career planning activities is significant to student success. ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ offers customized career centers to deliver targeted programs, events, services and resources. First-Year students should visit the webpage and Sophomore or higher level students with a declared COAS major should visit the College of Arts and Sciences Career Success Center.

Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information.

Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.

• Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies ÀÏ°ÄÃÅ×ÊÁÏ general education and Gordon Rule requirements. Math selection is contingent upon appropriate placement score, the student's major and credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc).
• Students must complete 15 credit hours of Major Elective courses with an ART or PGY prefix. One course may be 2000 level and a maximum of two Major Elective courses are permitted in Painting & Drawing.
• Fine Arts students are encouraged to undertake an international educational experience (Study Abroad). Visit the webpage for additional information.
• Independent study courses in any fine arts area require prior approval of the department chairperson.
• Prerequisite policy: Courses must be taken in prerequisite order. Please check the catalog course descriptions for prerequisites required for each course prior to registering. Prerequisites are strictly enforced by the department and registrar.
• First day attendance rule: Any student who misses the first day without advanced notice to the instructor will be administratively dropped from that course.
• Grades of C or above are required in all major courses.
• Civic Literacy Requirement: Prior to graduation from a Florida state university, students must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through successful completion of a civic literacy course (AMH 2010, AMH 2020, or POS 2041) and by achieving a passing score on an assessment. Consult an academic advisor, the university catalog and visit the Civic Literacy webpage for additional information.
• A minimum of 120 hours (48 hours at the upper 3000/4000 level) is required for the bachelor's degree. Students may need to complete Free Elective credit at the upper level (3000/4000) to satisfy the minimum 48 semester hours of upper level hours for graduation. For additional information, visit the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Office webpage.