University Studies, B.A. or B.S.

Program Overview

The University Studies program at Texas Tech University is an interdisciplinary degree that allows students to create their own unique course of study by combining three distinct areas of concentration. The program emphasizes integrative learning, flexibility, and the development of communication and critical thinking skills. Students must complete a minimum of 120 semester hours, including 40 upper-division hours and 6 hours of integrative studies courses.

Program Outline

or B.S."

Degree Overview:

• Interdisciplinary: The program encourages integrative learning across departments and colleges.
• Flexibility: Students can choose three distinct areas of study ("concentrations").
• Uniqueness: Allows combinations of courses not available in existing degree programs.
• Total Hours: 120 semester hours.
• Upper-Division Hours: Minimum of 40 required for the degree.
• Integrative Studies: 6 hours required with specific courses: INTS 3300 and INTS 4350.
• Concentration Areas: Cannot significantly replicate existing departmental majors.
• Academic Standing: Good academic standing required to apply.
• Advisor Required: Students must work with a university studies advisor to create a degree plan.
• Credit by Exam: Seniors must be approved in advance and provide proof of notification.
• Final 30 Hours: Must be completed with Texas Tech University enrollments.
• Communication Literacy: Courses are INTS 3300 and INTS 4350.
• Degree Plan: Required; to be filed with academic advisor no later than 45 credit hours.
• Intent to Graduate: Form must be submitted by the last day of classes before graduation.
• Graduation Semester Enrollment: Required.

Outline:

• Year 1:
• Fall: English, History, Life/Physical Sciences, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Math
• Spring: English, History, Life/Physical Sciences, Concentration Area, Math
• Year 2:
• Fall: Government, Language/Philosophy/Culture, Oral Communication, Multicultural, Creative Arts
• Spring: Texas Politics Topics, 3x Concentration Area
• Year 3:
• Fall: INTS 3300, 3x Concentration Area
• Spring: 5x Concentration Area
• Year 4:
• Fall: 4x Concentration Area, 2x Elective
• Spring: INTS 4350, 4x Elective
• Foreign Language: Two years required if not completed in high school or transferred.
• Life/Physical Sciences: Additional 2-hour science lab needed for graduation.
• Core Curriculum: Specific courses from core curriculum required.
• Possible career paths: various, depending on chosen concentrations.

Other:

• Students can request to change areas of concentration with advisor approval and new degree plan.
• Final audit of degree requirements conducted before final term.