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Advising Matters.

Problems? Questions?

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Advising Quiz.

What are the four requirements to graduate from Westfield State University?

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Advising Quiz.

What are the four requirements to graduate from Westfield State University?

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  1. GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  2. 120 credits or more.
  3. Fulfilled the Gen-Ed requirements.
  4. Fulfilled the requirements for one major.

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Advising Quiz.

What are the four requirements to graduate from Westfield State University?

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  • GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • 120 credits or more.
  • Fulfilled the Common Core requirements.
  • Fulfilled the requirements for one major.

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Traditional Liberal Arts Curriculum.

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  • 40 credits - Your Common Core.
  • 40 credits - Your Major.
  • 40 credits - Your Electives / Your Choice.

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Advising Matters.

Add value to your education by doing more than one single major to make you more ‘marketable’ after graduation for jobs or graduate school.

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  1. Add Minors.
  2. Double-Major.
  3. Study-Abroad Semester.
  4. National Student Exchange.
  5. International Short-Term Courses.
  6. Internships, Independent Studies, Senior Thesis, etc.
  7. Research or Creative Scholarship.
  8. Student Government, Student Clubs, etc.
  9. Service Learning, Volunteering, Civic Engagement, etc.

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The University Catalog: Everything & Official.

Everything you need to know about the academics at Westfield State.

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  • Updates for each academic year.
  • Description of every department.
  • Description of every major and minor.
  • All requirements for everything.
  • Description and prereqs of every course.
  • Academic policies, etc.

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https://catalog.westfield.ma.edu/index.php

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The Spring 2024 Course Offerings.

Everything you need to know about the Spring 2024 semester.�

  • How and when to register.
  • Academic Calendar.
  • Final Exam Schedule.
  • Your responsibilities.
  • Course Listing.
  • Common Core Requirements.

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https://www.westfield.ma.edu/offices/registrar

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Master Schedule (Spring 2024).

https://www.westfield.ma.edu/offices/registrar/master-schedule

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Great Double-Major for Criminal Justice, Communication, Political Science, Business, Economics, History, Public Health, and more. Plus great Minors!

Urban & Regional Planning @ Westfield State.

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Urban & Regional Planning @ Westfield State.

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Urban & Regional Planning @ Westfield State.

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Urban & Regional Planning @ Westfield State.

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The Urban & Regional Planning Major.

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  • GPS General Education Courses�(6 credits).
  • Urban and Regional Planning Core Courses (16 credits).
  • Methods Courses (9 credits).
  • Concentrations (15-28 credits).

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Great double-major!

Our Concentrations.

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  1. Cities and Social Justice.
  2. Environmental Planning.
  3. Climate Change and Energy.
  4. Food Systems.
  5. Real Estate / Economic Development.
  6. Urban Design and Architecture.

Urban & Regional Planning Program (B.Sc.): Major and Concentrations.

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Our Minors.

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  • Regional Planning Minor.
  • Geography Minor.
  • Sustainability Studies Minor.
  • GIS Minor.

Urban & Regional Planning Program (B.Sc.): Minors.

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GPS Spring 2024 Courses.

Classes to consider.

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See handout

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Class Days and Times.

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Advising Matters.

Problems? Questions?

Ask me.