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Fall 2007
The undergraduate Interdisciplinary Studies Program (INTS) offers both the Bachelor of Arts (BAIS) and the Bachelor of Science (BSIS) degrees. These are individualized degrees that allow students to develop broad academic themes or topics that fall outside the usual departmental boundaries. Students work closely with an INTS Academic Advisor to design a rigorous and coherent program that meets the University’s academic standards, contributes to professional growth, and/or prepares for future graduate study. All applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.25.
Students at UT Arlington changing majors or students transferring from other institutions must attend an orientation session prior to being admitted into the program and having a degree plan built. At the orientation meeting, an Advisor will review the program application procedure and help students complete the required forms. After this meeting, the student will schedule a meeting with an Advisor to build a degree plan.
The approved degree plan, transcript, and diploma will carry the designation Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies.
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.
1301 and 1302.
Three hours of English literature or modern and classical languages literature.
2301 Interdisciplinary Perspectives.
4301 Interdisciplinary Process.
4391 Interdisciplinary Capstone.
1311 and 1312.
2311 and 2312.
Six hours (level of College Algebra or higher).
Eight hours in a single lab science from Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics.
Three hours from an approved course list from Art, Music, Dance, Theatre Arts, Classical Studies, Honors, or Architecture.
Three hours from an approved course list available from an INTS Advisor.
See an INTS Advisor for a list of approved cultural courses.
Sufficient hours to complete the total required for the degree (120).
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.
1301 and 1302.
Three hours of English literature or modern and classical languages literature.
2301 Interdisciplinary Perspectives.
4301 Interdisciplinary Process.
4391 Interdisciplinary Capstone.
1311 and 1312.
2311 and 2312.
Nine hours (level of College Algebra or higher).
Eleven hours from Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics. Eight hours must be from a single lab science.
Three hours from an approved list from Art, Music, Dance, Theatre Arts, Classical Studies, Honors, or Architecture.
Three hours from an approved course list available from an INTS Academic Advisor.
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.
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 Environmental Studies, 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.
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).
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.
INTS students who wish to graduate with an Honors Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies must be members of the Honors College in good standing. They must complete the INTS degree program requirements and the requirements of the Honors College. Contact an INTS Advisor for further information.
INTS has cooperative programs of study with various academic units, including the Center for Mexican American Studies, the School of Urban and Public Affairs, and the Program in Landscape Architecture. Students wanting information about these programs should consult with their Advisor.
The University of Texas at Arlington - Undergraduate Catalog 2007-2008 - Volume XC - Published in July 2007
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