Undergraduate Catalogue - UPRM

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Hispanic Studies and English Education. The
Doctor of Philosophy degree is offered in
Marine Sciences. Additional information
concerning graduate programs may be obtained
by consulting the Graduate Catalogue.
Graduation Requirements
The current number of semester hours required
for graduation in each major field is indicated
according to each individual curriculum. In
order to graduate, a student must have a
minimum general 2.00 GPA and a minimum
2.2 GPA in the main area of specialization.
Professional Societies
The American Chemical Society, which has
been selected as outstanding for about two
decades, has had a student affiliate chapter at
UPRM since 1948. Students and teachers meet
to conduct scientific and social activities. The
chapter sponsors trips and visits to chemical and
related industries and attends scientific meetings
on the island.
The American Association of Physics
Teachers has a Regional (Puerto Rico) Section
with its nucleus in the Physics Department at
UPRM. A joint meeting with the American
Physical Society is held annually in New York
City. Regional Section´s objectives include
improvement in the teaching of physics and
enhancement in the appreciation of its cultural
value. Members meet regularly to discuss
scientific topics.
The Mayagüez student chapter of the Political
Science Association of Puerto Rico not only
fosters research and discussion within campus,
but also provides a link with political science
majors on other campuses.
The Student Nurses Association of the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico aims to
promote interaction and leadership among
UPRM Nursing students and other chapters on
the island.
Phi Alpha Delta has had a very active and
outstanding pre-legal chapter at UPRM since the
1980's.
Department-Sponsored
Student Organizations
On May 27, 1945, Beta Beta Beta, an honorary
society for biology majors, organized the Zeta
Alpha Chapter at UPRM. Juniors and seniors
with a minimum grade point average of 3.00,
who have shown ability and interest in biological
research are eligible for active membership.
There are other active student associations in the
Departments of Biology, Economics, English,
Geology, Humanities, Mathematics, Physics and
Social Sciences, such as the Pre-medical
Student's Circle, the Psychology Student
Association, the University Philosophy Club, the
History Student Association, the Eugenio María
de Hostos Hispanic Circle, the College Drama
Club, the Dancer's CAAMpany, the Sociology
Student Union, the Environmental Student
Association, and the Physical Education Student
Association.
Advanced Placement
Incoming students may receive advanced
placement in Spanish, English and mathematics
courses if they score a 4 or 5 in the Advanced
Placement Examination. Students should contact
the Associate Dean of Academic and Student
Affairs at the College of Arts and Sciences for
any information related to advanced placement.
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