BIC Honors Program University Scholars Great Texts
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Brief
Description
of Program
The BIC (Baylor Interdisciplinary Core) program
consists of an alternative core curriculum that
takes the place of Baylor’s traditional general
studies. BIC is not a major. Students still
receive credit hours for Baylor-recognized AP,
IB, & dual credit courses completed in high
school, but these do not affect the BIC
curriculum. BIC curriculum consists of five
sequences which cover the humanities, social
sciences, & physical sciences. BIC is compatible
with most degrees and majors at Baylor.
The Honors Program supplements
traditional & nontraditional degrees &
majors with a focus on classroom
discussion, independent research, and
interdisciplinary approaches to learning.
The hallmark of the program is a thesis,
researched during the junior and senior
years and defended in spring of the senior
year. Students work on such projects in
collaboration with faculty mentors.
Designed for intellectually gifted, highly
motivated students, the University Scholars
Program (UNSC) allows students the
opportunity to craft an individualized Arts
& Science curriculum with the guidance
from an advisor. Program requirements
include three Great Text courses, an
independent reading list, and thesis.
Upon acceptance, University Scholars are
automatically enrolled in the Honors
Program. Students receive a B.A. degree
with a major in University Scholars.
The Great Texts Program (GTX)
is an initiative in which students
pursue a sustained curriculum in
the greatest works of human
intellectual and creative
achievement. Baylor offers both
a major and a minor in Great
Texts of the Western Tradition,
and students in Honors & UNSC
programs take special GTX
courses.
Admission
Requirements
All regularly admitted Baylor students may
submit an application. Test scores and
applications are reviewed. A phone interview
may be required.
All highly qualified and motivated, Baylor-
admitted students are invited to apply to the
program. The average SAT score for the
last five entering classes has been around
1430 (M+CR), with an average ACT
Composite score of 31.
Students in the Honors Program may also
participate in the BIC and/or University
Scholars or Great Texts majors.
No required minimum SAT/ACT; however,
current SAT scores average above 1450
(M+CR), and an ACT Composite of 32. In
addition to the Honors College application,
UNSC requires two academic letters of
recommendation. Letters previously
submitted to Baylor University will be
accepted. National Merit Finalists are not
required to submit recommendation letters.
No specific requirements for
admission into the program.
Students who declare a
major/minor in Great Texts are
considered Honors College
participants.
Apply online at www.baylor.edu/honorscollege/apply. (only one application required)
Contact
Information
Dr. Anne-Marie Schultz, Director
Dr. Jason Whitlark, Faculty Assistant Director
Dr. Melanie Nogalski, Assistant Director of Programs
& Admissions (Melanie_Nogalski@baylor.edu)
Mr. Adam D. Moore, Assistant Director of Student &
Alumni Initiatives ([email protected])
Mr. Chris Moore, Academic Advisor
(C_Moore@baylor.edu )
Ms. Diana Castillo, Admissions Analyst
(D_Castillo@baylor.edu )
Office: 254-710-3981 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.baylor.edu/bic
Dr. Elizabeth Corey, Director
Ms. Diane Haun, Program & Advisement
Coordinator
Dr. Al Beck, Admissions Coordinator
Albert_Be[email protected]du
Office: 254-710-1119
www.baylor.edu/honors_program
Dr. Jennifer Good, Director
Dr. Alden Smith, Associate Director
Assistant Directors:
Dr. Lynne Hinojosa
Dr. Jeff Hunt
Dr. William Weaver
University_Scholars@baylor.edu
Office: 254-710-3744
www.baylor.edu/univ_sch
Dr. Phillip Donnelly, Director
Phillip_Donnelly@baylor.edu
Mr. Mike Grossman, Office
Manager
Office: 254-710-7251
www.baylor.edu/great_texts
Academic Programs
of the Honors College