Total Hours Required for Graduation for BA and BS Degrees: 120 Hours
Of these, at least 36 hours must be at the 3000/4000 level, 18 of
which must be from UT Arlington. A minimum of 18 hours (included
in the 36) must be in the Area of Concentration (see below),
while the remaining 18 hours may appear in other areas of the
degree plan.
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, General Requirements
English
1301 and 1302.
Literature
Three hours of English literature or modern and classical
languages literature.
INTS Core Requirements
2301 Interdisciplinary Perspectives.
4301 Interdisciplinary Process.
4391 Interdisciplinary Capstone.
History
1311 and 1312.
Political Science
2311 and 2312.
Mathematics
Six hours (level of College Algebra or higher).
Science
Eight hours in lab science (biology, chemistry, geology and/or physics).
Fine Arts
Three hours from an approved course list available from an INTS Advisor.
Social Cultural Studies
Three hours from an approved course list available from an INTS Advisor.
Modern and Classical Languages (14 hours) or Liberal Arts
Cultural Courses (12 hours)
See an INTS Advisor for a list of approved cultural courses.
Electives
Sufficient hours to complete the total required for the degree
(120).
Area of Concentration
Each Interdisciplinary Studies degree plan has an
interdisciplinary Area of Concentration that reflects the
student's academic, professional or career interest. The Area of
Concentration contains at least two "Components," each consisting
of courses selected by the student in consultation with the
Advisor that clearly relate to the focus of the degree plan. A
minimum of 36 hours is required in the Area of
Concentration and must include a minimum of 18 hours of 3000/4000
level course work. Twelve hours of the 18 must be from UT
Arlington. Course work from any single discipline (outside the
General Requirements) may not exceed 18 hours.
Examples of Areas of Concentrations constructed for a BA degree plan in previous years include Childcare Facility Management, Classical Studies, Construction Management, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Human Resource Administration, International Studies, Legal Studies, Information Technology, Landscape Design, Medical/Pharmaceutical Sales, Seminary Preparation, Sports Management, Urban Studies, Youth Studies and Web Design. For a more extensive list of concentrations, see an INTS Advisor.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, General Requirements
English
1301 and 1302.
Literature
Three hours of English literature or modern and classical
languages literature.
INTS Core Requirements
2301 Interdisciplinary Perspectives.
4301 Interdisciplinary Process.
4391 Interdisciplinary Capstone.
History
1311 and 1312.
Political Science
2311 and 2312.
Mathematics
Nine hours (level of College Algebra or higher).
Science
Eight hours in lab science (biology, chemistry, geology and/or physics).
Fine Arts
Three hours from an approved list from Art, Music, Dance, Theatre
Arts, Classical Studies, Honors, or Architecture.
Social Cultural Studies
Three hours from an approved course list available from an INTS Academic Advisor.
Electives
Sufficient hours to complete the total required for the degree
(120). Students are encouraged to choose elective courses that
will strengthen and support their Area of Concentration.
Area of Concentration
Each Interdisciplinary Studies degree plan has an
interdisciplinary Area of Concentration that reflects the
student's academic, professional or career interest. The Area of
Concentration contains at least two "Components," each
consisting of courses selected by the student in consultation
with the Advisor that clearly relate to the focus of the degree
plan. A minimum of 36 hours is required in the Area of
Concentration and must include a minimum of 18 hours of 3000/4000
level course work. Twelve hours of the 18 must be from UT
Arlington. Course work from any single discipline (outside the
General Requirements) may not exceed 18 hours.
For the Bachelor of Science degree, at least 18 hours in the Area
of Concentration must be "science-for-science majors" course
work; at least 12 of these must be at the 3000/4000 level.
Examples of Areas of Concentration constructed for a BS degree plan in previous years include Landscape Design, Medical/Pharmaceutical Sales, Physician Assistant, and Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Veterinary. For a more extensive list of science-oriented concentrations, see an INTS Advisor.
Competence in Computer Use for BA and BS Degrees
Graduating students must be proficient in the use of computers.
Proficiency is understood as the ability to use word-processing,
database/spreadsheet, and the representative software of one's
Area of Concentration. Each student must be able to effectively
utilize the communications, analytical, and information-retrieval
potential of computers to solve problems and be able to evaluate
the results. Students have two options to satisfy this
requirement: (1) passing the Computer Proficiency Test in the
Assessment Services office, or (2) taking a computer proficiency
course that directly relates to their Area of Concentration (see
Advisor for recommendations).
Competence in Oral Proficiency for BA and BS Degrees
Students must have proficiency in oral communication skills,
including interaction in classroom settings, to meet the needs of
course work and the use of acceptable grammar and pronunciation
in formal presentations. Students must take an oral proficiency
course that directly relates to their Area of Concentration.
Students should consult with their Academic Advisor for course
suggestions.
