1. College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Change of Degree Objective (CODO)
Information for Declaring CLA Undecided
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2. College of Liberal Arts
Is UNDECIDED Right for You?
In the College of Liberal Arts, Undecided stands for
a student on the path to a new major.
We work with two types of Undecided students in the College of Liberal Arts:
Those who are exploring different majors
in Liberal Arts.
Those who want to study
a major in another college but they need some time
to take courses
or improve grades.

3. College of Liberal Arts
If You Know Which Major You Want…
Our Undecided Advisors can help you coordinate with the major advisors to help you take the classes and earn the grades you need to CODO to your college of choice.
You’ll get your PIN from your Liberal Arts Undecided Advisor.
You’ll get course recommendations from the major advisor in the college where you’re headed.
You’ll work with both advisors to make sure you understand the CODO requirements and stay on track to transfer to
your major of choice.
Undecided students bound for another college have THREE SEMESTERS to meet
the CODO requirements for their preferred major.
If 3 semesters pass and you aren’t able to meet the CODO requirements,
we’ll make sure you’ve got a parallel plan in place so your graduation isn’t severely delayed.

4. College of Liberal Arts
If Liberal Arts Seems Like a Good Fit,
But You’re Not Sure Which Major…
Our Undecided Advisors can help you explore different options by:
Suggesting exploration courses
Working through exploration exercises
Connecting you with career and personality assessment tools and resources.
Remember…
The “right” major is the major that fits best with your SKILLS, INTERESTS, ABILITIES, and VALUES.

5. College of Liberal Arts
What Does a Bachelor’s Degree Look Like in Liberal Arts?
Most Liberal Arts majors require relatively few credits compared to other colleges at Purdue.
For example:
Sociology: 33 credits
Economics: credits
Professional Writing: 30 credits
Japanese: 35 credits
In fact, most of our majors require credits.
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6. College of Liberal Arts
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
If you’re planning on earning a professional degree – like an art or computer graphics degree – or a teaching degree, you’ll also need to complete special training in the studio or in teaching theory and practice.

7. College of Liberal Arts
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
In addition, some programs require you to complete
a set of courses before you can move from
pre-major status to full major status.
Pre-ECONOMICS
2.75 GPA required in all Economics Admission Index (EAI courses). C- or higher in all Econ courses. A maximum of three EAI courses may be repeated one time each for a grade.
EAI Course List
ECON 25100: Microeconomics
ECON 25200: Macroeconomics
MA 16010: Applied Calculus I (MA and MA are also accepted)
CS 23500: Intro to Organizational Computing
ENGL 10600: First Year Comp or ENGL 10800: Accelerated First Year Comp
COM 11400: Fundamentals of Speech Com
Pre-COMMUNICATION
In additional to the successful completion of
COM 114, students must complete Pre-COM courses with a combined GPA of 3.0 or higher. A maximum of one pre-Com course may be repeated one time for a grade.
Pre-COM Course List
COM 10200: Intro to Communication Theory
COM 20400: Critical Perspectives on Com
COM 31800: Principles of Persuasion

8. College of Liberal Arts
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
And some programs require you to pass a portfolio review before you can enter the major
or progress through the major.
SOUND FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
(SEMESTER PORTFOLIOS REQUIRED)
ART & DESIGN MAJORS
(EXCEPT ART HISTORY & ART EDUCATION)
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN
INTERIOR DESIGN
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

9. 120 College of Liberal Arts Thought, Perspective, and Experience.
To graduate, you’ll need to earn at least
120
credits.
Which means most of our majors have plenty of room in their degree plans for other studies.
This is the heart of an education in the liberal arts:
a DIVERSITY of
Thought,
Perspective,
and Experience.

10. also fulfill University Core requirements.
So, what makes up the rest of a degree in Liberal Arts?
Some of your 120 total credits will come from core classes.
Our core classes are designed to help you develop a strong foundation in the essential fields you’ll need for college success, as well as a solid grounding in the broader context of humanities studies.
In addition, the core allows you to build transferable skills you can use in the job market.
CLA CORE
MINOR
MAJOR
In many cases, courses approved for the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Core
also fulfill University Core requirements.
University Core HUMANITIES
CLCS 233 – Comparative Mythology
CLA Core OTHER CULTURES

11. What’s the CLA Core look like?
The Liberal Arts Core can be divided up into three categories:
Written and Oral Communication
You’ll need to take one writing course and one course in speech.
Math and Science
You’ll need to take one math course and one course in statistics.
You’ll also need to take two science courses.
Humanities
The Humanities requirements draw from courses in the pillars of civilization, culture studies, history and political studies, social sciences, and foreign language.

12. College of Liberal Arts
Other Languages
A Liberal Arts degree requires students to complete
4 semesters’ worth of study in a language other than English.
If you studied a language in high school for at least two years and you’d like to continue in that language at Purdue,
talk to your advisor about placement.

13. College of Liberal Arts
The remaining CLA Core classes involve various social, political, historical, and artistic studies.
Western Heritage
Gender Issues
United States Traditions
Individual & Society
Other Cultures
Social Ethics
Aesthetic Awareness
Global Perspectives
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
You’ll need to choose one course from each area.
In some cases, courses required for your major
will also fulfill a CLA Core requirement.

14. College of Liberal Arts
Diversify Your Learning Resume
In the College of Liberal Arts, we understand how important it is that you diversify your education and differentiate yourself on the job market after graduation.
MINOR
CLA CORE
MAJOR
Most Liberal Arts majors have room in their degree plans for a minor
(or even two).
Minors allow you to study in fields that inform your major,
add perspective to your experience,
and help you stand out when you’re launching your career.

15. As a student in Liberal Arts, you have access to two full-time
College of Liberal Arts
But there’s more to a bachelor’s degree than what happens in the classroom…
Because Liberal Arts is the college of cultural studies, our degrees fit perfectly with Study Abroad.
As a student in Liberal Arts, you have access to two full-time
Study Abroad advisors, who work exclusively with Liberal Arts students or programs.
In nearly all cases, coursework at your Study Abroad institution is pre-approved so you know how your international classes will apply to your degree at Purdue.
Thanks to the flexibility of CLA majors, many students find room to enjoy semester-long Study Abroad experiences.

16. you’ve developed in the classroom.
College of Liberal Arts
As a Liberal Arts student, you’re also invited to participate in an internship, where you will put into practice the skills and knowledge
you’ve developed in the classroom.
The College of Liberal Arts offers the services
of an in-house
career preparation center.
Your academic advisor
can connect you with
Career Advancement
and help you start to prepare for an internship or job opportunity.
Brian Lamb, founder and former CEO of C-Span, and namesake of Purdue’s world-renowned Brian Lamb School of Communication.

17. So, what’s next?
A few points to remember as you begin your experience within the College of Liberal Arts…
If you have any transfer credit,
AP,
Dual Enrollment,
or any special credits like band or military,
make sure you mention that to your advisor.
You’ll also need to complete at least 32 credits at the 300-level or higher.
And you’ll need to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 (though some programs require a higher overall GPA).

18. Utilize Advising College of Liberal Arts
Remember, each program is unique, and some programs have special requirements.
Your advisor will help you learn about these requirements and track them to keep you on the path toward graduation.
The College of Liberal Arts offers year-round one-on-one advising. We want to get to know you, so we can help you find success and achieve your goals.

19. College of Liberal Arts
To CODO into the College of Liberal Arts, just complete the following quick steps:
1. Read through the College of Liberal Arts CODO Introduction.
2. Fill out the New Liberal Arts Student Survey, which your advisor
uses as a brief introduction to you and your interests.
3. Meet with your current Major Advisor submit a Major Change request.
Students must complete the New Liberal Arts Student Survey before their CODO will be processed.
Students who began their studies at Purdue during Fall 2018 or later are required to have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in order to CODO.
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