{"id":2722,"date":"2017-12-22T10:47:13","date_gmt":"2017-12-22T15:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sciencescosmaincms.cm.ucf.edu\/anthropology\/?page_id=2722"},"modified":"2025-08-13T13:24:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T17:24:44","slug":"advising-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sciences.ucf.edu\/anthropology\/undergraduate\/advising-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate Advising Information"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anthropology faculty and staff are here to answer any questions you have about our programs, procedures and general university information.\u00a0 Many of our common questions from students are addressed in the following information.\u00a0 We encourage you to contact us at anthro@ucf.edu<\/a><\/span> if you have additional questions.<\/p>\n

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Undergraduate Advising Contacts<\/h3>\n

Dr. Brigitte Kovacevich<\/a><\/span>, Department Undergraduate Coordinator\/Advisor
\nMatthew Darby<\/a><\/span>, Department Administrative Assistant lll
\nCollege of Sciences Academic Services (COSAS)<\/a><\/span>, Academic Success Coaches<\/p>\n

Further details on who to contact for your specific situation can be found under Undergraduate Advising Contacts<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Department Policies and Procedures<\/h3>\n

A quick overview of department policies and procedures is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Anthropology Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements<\/h3>\n

Students should review the Undergraduate Catalog<\/a><\/span> for their requirement year.\u00a0 Your requirement year can be found at the top of your degree audit<\/a><\/span> for the major.<\/p>\n

The department has developed a plan of study\u00a0<\/b>form for the General and Online<\/a> track as well as the Methods & Practice<\/a>\u00a0track to assist students in schedule planning and meeting all anthropology requirements.\u00a0 There are numerous possible plans of study depending on a student’s specific situation.\u00a0 See the example plan<\/a><\/span>\u00a0for an idea of a possible plan of study.<\/p>\n

Students may reference the course descriptions<\/a><\/span> in the Undergraduate Catalog to view when courses are normally taught throughout the academic year.\u00a0 Course offerings should be verified on the course schedule or with the Undergraduate Coordinator, Dr. Brigitte Kovacevich.<\/p>\n

Foreign Language Requirement<\/h3>\n

All students at UCF earning a B.A. degree must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language equivalent to one year (2 semesters) of college-level instruction.\u00a0 The Department of Anthropology will also accept American Sign Language to meet this requirement.\u00a0 This requirement does not apply to students seeking a second baccalaureate degree.\u00a0 Additional details regarding foreign language requirement policies<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What can I do with this Major?<\/h3>\n

Students with a degree in anthropology are sufficiently prepared to pursue an advanced degree in the field, seek intercultural and international employment and pursue a medical degree.\u00a0 Additional information on potential careers is coming soon!<\/p>\n

Changing Your Major\/Minor<\/span><\/h3>\n

The UCF Registrar’s Office provides instructions<\/a><\/span>\u00a0on how to declare, change or add a major or minor to your records.\u00a0 This is an electronic process completed through your myUCF account.\u00a0 Student groups including student athletes, undergraduate studies majors and students in the UCF Online Programs must complete a paper form.<\/p>\n

Changing Your Catalog Year<\/h3>\n

The UCF Registrar’s Office provides instructions<\/a><\/span>\u00a0on how to change your catalog year.\u00a0 Students should read the policy and meet with their advisor(s) to ensure the change will not adversely impact their time to degree completion.<\/p>\n

Course Overrides<\/h3>\n

The department provides overrides<\/a><\/span> on a case-by-case basis in accordance with college policies.\u00a0 Final approval for the override is dependent on room occupancy limits, available computers, if there are other sections offered and a student’s individual academic record.\u00a0 Students should contact the instructor of the course via email to obtain written permission for the override.\u00a0 Provided the instructor approves the request, the student will send the approval to the department to complete an override registration form.\u00a0 Students may pursue an override for the following reasons:<\/p>\n