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Archaeology | Archival Sciences | Comparative Literature | Cultural Studies | English Literature | Ethics | History | Jewish Studies | Literature | Medieval and Renaissance Studies | Museology | Parapsychology | Peace and Conflict Studies | Philosophy | Political History | Politics | Religion | Religious Studies | Speech and Rhetorical Studies | Theology
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Program Overview


University Catalogs

The University of Texas at Austin offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various colleges and schools. The university's catalogs provide detailed information on these programs, including descriptions, requirements, admission criteria, tuition fees, research areas, and more.


Undergraduate Programs

The university offers undergraduate programs in several colleges, including the College of Liberal Arts, College of Natural Sciences, Cockrell School of Engineering, and Moody College of Communication, among others. These programs lead to Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and other undergraduate degrees.


College of Liberal Arts

The College of Liberal Arts offers undergraduate programs in various fields, including humanities, social sciences, and languages. The college is home to several departments, including the Department of English, Department of History, and Department of Philosophy, among others.


Humanities

The Humanities program is an interdisciplinary major that allows students to explore various fields of study, including literature, history, philosophy, and languages. The program requires 42 semester hours, including at least 30 hours of upper-division coursework, arranged by contract in consultation with the humanities advisor.


  • Students normally enter the program in the sophomore or junior year.
  • Only external transfer students may enter UT directly as Humanities majors.
  • Students new to the major consult with the advisor and take HMN 102T Design A Path to define their objectives, central subject areas, and a general plan of study in accordance with the student's interests.
  • Then, as juniors, students take HMN 104 Introduction to Humanities Honors Research to plan their thesis project.

With the approval of the humanities advisor, the student chooses one of the following tracks:


  1. Track One
  • Nine semester hours in a single field of study in the College of Liberal Arts
  • Nine hours in one or more other fields of study in the College of Liberal Arts
  • Nine hours in any field or fields outside the College of Liberal Arts
  • Nine additional hours in any field or fields at the University
  • Six hours of upper-division honors coursework including either Humanities 370 and a three-hour upper-division LAH or HMN course, or HMN 368H and HMN 369H.
  1. Track Two
  • Twelve semester hours in a single field of study in the College of Liberal Arts
  • Nine hours in a second field of study in the College of Liberal Arts
  • Fifteen additional hours in any field or fields at the University
  • Six hours of upper-division honors coursework including either Humanities 370 and a three-hour upper-division LAH or HMN course, or HMN 368H and HMN 369H.

Students must complete HMN 368H and HMN 369H with A-s or higher in both halves to earn departmental honors.


Graduate Programs

The university offers graduate programs in various fields, including business, engineering, law, medicine, and natural sciences. These programs lead to Master's, Doctoral, and other graduate degrees.


Graduate Study

The university's graduate programs are designed to provide advanced education and training in various fields. The programs are offered in several colleges and schools, including the Cockrell School of Engineering, Moody College of Communication, and College of Natural Sciences, among others.


  • Graduate degrees are offered in various fields, including engineering, business, law, medicine, and natural sciences.
  • The university's graduate programs are designed to provide advanced education and training in various fields.
  • The programs are offered in several colleges and schools, including the Cockrell School of Engineering, Moody College of Communication, and College of Natural Sciences, among others.

Law School

The university's Law School offers programs leading to the Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.


Admission

Admission to the Law School is competitive, and applicants must meet certain requirements, including:


  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • A satisfactory score on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
  • A personal statement and letters of recommendation

Medical School

The university's Medical School offers programs leading to the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. The school is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and is a member of the Association of American Medical Colleges.


Admission

Admission to the Medical School is competitive, and applicants must meet certain requirements, including:


  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • A satisfactory score on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
  • A personal statement and letters of recommendation

Search Courses

The university offers a wide range of courses in various fields, including undergraduate and graduate courses. Students can search for courses using the university's online course catalog.


Glossary

The university's glossary provides definitions for various terms used in the catalogs, including academic terms, degree requirements, and university policies.


Archives

The university's archives provide access to past catalogs, including undergraduate and graduate catalogs, as well as law and medical school catalogs.


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