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University College has an extensive undergraduate mission that includes support of teaching, learning, and advising. It serves as the college of entry for many first-year and transfer students, and offers the university's only individualized degree, the Bachelor of Specialized Studies. University College assists students in adjusting to university life and in making sound academic decisions.

Undecided Students
University College assists students who want to explore a variety of areas of study before selecting a major. University College is proud of its strong advising system. Undecided students work with both a faculty advisor and a University College professional advisor to investigate academic options so they can make an informed choice of major.

Degrees
University College offers two baccalaureate degrees: the Bachelor of Criminal Justice and the Bachelor of Specialized Studies. The criminal justice degree, with its interdisciplinary curriculum, prepares students for law school or for careers in law enforcement, administration, corrections, and probation and parole, among others. An associate's degree in a related area is required for admission to the criminal justice program. Specialized Studies students create unique curricula to best meet their educational objectives. Each program has an individualized, self-designed area of concentration that serves as a major. Both programs offer an honors option.

University College also offers a number of associate's degrees, including the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Individualized Studies, and Associate in Applied Science.

A separate application is required to enter the Associate in Individualized Studies program, the Bachelor of Criminal Justice program, and the Bachelor of Specialized Studies program.

Academic Support and Skills
Students can develop the skills and approaches necessary to master college-level work at the Academic Advancement Center (AAC). Services of the AAC include tutoring assistance with math, writing and study skills; a computer lab; supplemental instruction; and a range of courses. University College and its advising and support programs have been recognized by the National Academic Advising Association and the American College Personnel Association.

Undergraduate Programs

• Associate in Arts
  Arts and Humanities Emphasis
  Social Science Emphasis
• Associate in Individualized Studies
• Associate in Science
• Bachelor of Criminal Justice
• Bachelor of Specialized Studies
• Undecided