Moving from Academic Studies to Major: 2020-22

2020-22 UTSA Undergraduate Catalog Requirements for Moving from Academic Studies to Major 1

Requirements for Moving from Academic

Studies to Major

2020-2022 UTSA Undergraduate Catalog

See below for the specific requirements you need to meet in order to move from your Academic

Studies program to your intended major.

Carlos Alvarez College of Business

Actuarial Science

Academic Studies students will be evaluated for admission into the B.B.A. Actuarial Science program after they

complete the following coursework:

• WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (Q) (grade of “C-” or higher) or equivalent (TCCN ENGL 1301)

• MAT 1214 Calculus I for majors in Actuarial Science (grade of “C-” or higher) (TCCN MATH 2413)

• 12 credit hours of UTSA business courses required in the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)

Additionally, Academic Studies students must be in good academic standing (UTSA GPA of 2.0 or higher).

Academic Studies students who fulfill these requirements will be admitted into the BBA program if they have a

2.20 GPA or higher for all College of Business courses completed when they are evaluated.

Accounting

Academic Studies students will be evaluated for admission into the B.B.A. Accounting program after they

complete the following coursework:

• WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (Q) (grade of “C-” or higher) or equivalent (TCCN ENGL 1301)

• MAT 1133 Calculus for Business (grade of “C-” or higher) or equivalent (TCCN MATH 1325)

• 12 credit hours of UTSA business courses required in the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)

Additionally, Academic Studies students must be in good academic standing (UTSA GPA of 2.0 or higher).

Academic Studies students who fulfill these requirements will be admitted into the BBA program if they have a

2.20 GPA or higher for all College of Business courses completed when they are evaluated.

Cyber Security

Academic Studies students will be evaluated for admission into the B.B.A. Cyber Security program after they

complete the following coursework:

• WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (Q) (grade of “C-” or higher) or equivalent (TCCN ENGL 1301)

• MAT 1133 Calculus for Business (grade of “C-” or higher) or equivalent (TCCN MATH 1325)

• 12 credit hours of UTSA business courses required in the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)

Additionally, Academic Studies students must be in good academic standing (UTSA GPA of 2.0 or higher).

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Academic Studies students who fulfill these requirements will be admitted into the BBA program if they have a

2.20 GPA or higher for all College of Business courses completed when they are evaluated.

Economics

Academic Studies students will be evaluated for admission into the B.B.A. Economics program after they

complete the following coursework:

• WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (Q) (grade of “C-” or higher) or equivalent (TCCN ENGL 1301)

• MAT 1133 Calculus for Business (grade of “C-” or higher) or equivalent (TCCN MATH 1325)

• 12 credit hours of UTSA business courses required in the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)

Additionally, Academic Studies students must be in good academic standing (UTSA GPA of 2.0 or higher).

Academic Studies students who fulfill these requirements will be admitted into the BBA program if they have a

2.20 GPA or higher for all College of Business courses completed when they are evaluated.

Finance

Academic Studies students will be evaluated for admission into the B.B.A. Finance program after they complete

the following coursework:

• WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (Q) (grade of “C-” or higher) or equivalent (TCCN ENGL 1301)

• MAT 1133 Calculus for Business (grade of “C-” or higher) or equivalent (TCCN MATH 1325)

• 12 credit hours of UTSA business courses required in the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)

Additionally, Academic Studies students must be in good academic standing (UTSA GPA of 2.0 or higher).

Academic Studies students who fulfill these requirements will be admitted into the BBA program if they have a

2.20 GPA or higher for all College of Business courses completed when they are evaluated.

Information Systems

Academic Studies students will be evaluated for admission into the B.B.A. Information Systems program after

they complete the following coursework:

• WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (Q) (grade of “C-” or higher) or equivalent (TCCN ENGL 1301)

• MAT 1133 Calculus for Business (grade of “C-” or higher) or equivalent (TCCN MATH 1325)

• 12 credit hours of UTSA business courses required in the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)

Additionally, Academic Studies students must be in good academic standing (UTSA GPA of 2.0 or higher).

Academic Studies students who fulfill these requirements will be admitted into the BBA program if they have a

2.20 GPA or higher for all College of Business courses completed when they are evaluated.

Management

Academic Studies students will be evaluated for admission into the B.B.A. Management program after they

complete the following coursework:

• WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (Q) (grade of “C-” or higher) or equivalent (TCCN ENGL 1301)

• MAT 1133 Calculus for Business (grade of “C-” or higher) or equivalent (TCCN MATH 1325)

• 12 credit hours of UTSA business courses required in the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)

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Additionally, Academic Studies students must be in good academic standing (UTSA GPA of 2.0 or higher).

Academic Studies students who fulfill these requirements will be admitted into the BBA program if they have a

2.20 GPA or higher for all College of Business courses completed when they are evaluated.

Marketing

Academic Studies students will be evaluated for admission into the B.B.A. Marketing program after they

complete the following coursework:

• WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (Q) (grade of “C-” or higher) or equivalent (TCCN ENGL 1301)

• MAT 1133 Calculus for Business (grade of “C-” or higher) or equivalent (TCCN MATH 1325)

• 12 credit hours of UTSA business courses required in the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)

Additionally, Academic Studies students must be in good academic standing (UTSA GPA of 2.0 or higher).

Academic Studies students who fulfill these requirements will be admitted into the BBA program if they have a

2.20 GPA or higher for all College of Business courses completed when they are evaluated.

Operations and Supply Chain Management (formerly named Management Science)

Academic Studies students will be evaluated for admission into the B.B.A. Management Science program after

they complete the following coursework:

• WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (Q) (grade of “C-” or higher) or equivalent (TCCN ENGL 1301)

• MAT 1133 Calculus for Business (grade of “C-” or higher) or equivalent (TCCN MATH 1325)

• 12 credit hours of UTSA business courses required in the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)

Additionally, Academic Studies students must be in good academic standing (UTSA GPA of 2.0 or higher).

Academic Studies students who fulfill these requirements will be admitted into the BBA program if they have a

2.20 GPA or higher for all College of Business courses completed when they are evaluated.

Real Estate Finance and Development

Academic Studies students will be evaluated for admission into the B.B.A. Real Estate Finance and Development

program after they complete the following coursework:

• WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (Q) (grade of “C-” or higher) or equivalent (TCCN ENGL 1301)

• MAT 1133 Calculus for Business (grade of “C-” or higher) or equivalent (TCCN MATH 1325)

• 12 credit hours of UTSA business courses required in the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)

Additionally, Academic Studies students must be in good academic standing (UTSA GPA of 2.0 or higher).

Academic Studies students who fulfill these requirements will be admitted into the BBA program if they have a

2.20 GPA or higher for all College of Business courses completed when they are evaluated.

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College of Education & Human Development

Interdisciplinary Studies with Teacher Certification Concentrations

Interdisciplinary Studies students (B.A. degree) with a teacher certification concentration declare their

concentration at the time they are an incoming freshman/transfer student. There are no additional admission

requirements for the following:

• Early Childhood–Grade 6 Core Subjects Certification Concentration

• Grades 4–8 Core Subjects Certification Concentration

• Grades 4–8 Language Arts/Reading/Social Studies Certification Concentration

• Grades 4–8 Mathematics/Science Certification Concentration

• EC–12 Special Education Certification Concentration

• Early Childhood–Grade 6 ESL Core Subjects Certification Concentration

• Grades 4–8 ESL Certification Concentration

• Early Childhood–Grade 6 Bilingual Core Subjects Certification Concentration*

• Grades 4–8 Bilingual Core Subjects Certification Concentration*

For admission to the Educator Preparation Program, students (within the identified concentrations) must meet

the following criteria, as established by the State Board for Educator Certification:

• Attain junior standing (60 semester credit hours)

• Complete all core requirements

• Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) on all work completed

• Have completed 12-15 hours of content coursework. Math and Science certification tracks must have 15

hours completed

• TSI MET or Passing scores on the SAT or ACT* SAT: Composite score of 1070 or higher ACT: Composite

score of 23 or higher (Exam scores cannot be mixed and matched)

• Earn a “C-” or higher in WRC 1023

• Demonstrate English Language Proficiency

• Earn a “C-” or higher in a public speaking course (WRC 1013, COM 1043, COM 1053, COM 2123, COM

2113. Credit for WRC 1013 through AP or CLEP will not be accepted

• Read and Sign the Code of Ethics

• Read and Sign the Criminal History Policy

• Pass the Teacher Candidate Admission Quiz with a 72 or higher

*In addition students pursuing bilingual teacher certification concentrations have to take the Assessment

Language Proficiency in Spanish (ALPS).

Klesse College of Engineering & Integrated Design

Architecture

Academic Studies students will be evaluated for admission into the B.S. in Architecture program after they

complete the following coursework with a “C-” or higher in each course:

• ARC 1113

• ARC 1213

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• ARC 1313

• ARC 1224

• ARC 1513

Biomedical Engineering

Students must be Calculus I eligible (C- or higher in MAT 1093) with:

• No more than 3 semesters from term of entry (math must be taken in each semester of enrollment)

• Good academic standing (>2.5 GPA)

Civil Engineering

Students must be Calculus I eligible (C- or higher in MAT 1093) with:

• No more than 3 semesters from term of entry (math must be taken in each semester of enrollment)

• Good academic standing (>2.5 GPA)

Chemical Engineering

Students must be Calculus I eligible (C- or higher in MAT 1093) with:

• No more than 3 semesters from term of entry (math must be taken in each semester of enrollment

• Good academic standing (>2.5 GPA)

Computer Engineering

Students must be Calculus I eligible (C- or higher in MAT 1093) with:

• No more than 3 semesters from term of entry (math must be taken in each semester of enrollment)

• Good academic standing (>2.5 GPA)

Construction Science and Management

Academic Studies students will be evaluated for admission into the B.S. in Construction Science program by

departmental review.

Electrical Engineering

Students must be Calculus I eligible (C- or higher in MAT 1093) with:

• No more than 3 semesters from term of entry (math must be taken in each semester of enrollment)

• Good academic standing (>2.5 GPA)

Interior Design

Academic Studies Students will be evaluated for admission into the B.S. in Interior Design program after they

complete the following coursework with a “C-” or higher in each course:

• ARC 1113

• ARC 1213

• ARC 1313

• ARC 1224

• ARC 1513

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Mechanical Engineering

Students must be Calculus I eligible (C- or higher in MAT 1093) with:

• No more than 3 semesters from term of entry (math must be taken in each semester of enrollment)

• Good academic standing (>2.5 GPA)

College for Health, Community and Policy

Health-Community Health and Preventive Services Specialization

To declare a Health major, a student must have completed 30 semester credit hours, be in good academic

standing with the university, and successfully completed the following or equivalent courses with a grade of “C-”

or higher:

• WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (Q) (3 credit hours)

• WRC 1023 Freshman Composition II (Q) (3 credit hours)

• HTH 2413 Introduction to Community and Public Health (3 credit hours)

Health-Health Promotion and Behavioral Science

No specific criteria to move to intended major. Students must be a second semester freshman.

Kinesiology No Concentration

No specific criteria to move to intended major. Students must be a second semester freshman.

Kinesiology-Athletic Training Concentration

All applicants for admission to the Athletic Training concentration will be initially admitted into the Kinesiology

program without a concentration. In order for a student to declare the Athletic Training concentration, a student

must be admitted to the Athletic Training Apprenticeship Program and meet the following academic criteria: (1)

Completed 30 semester credit hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50; (2) Successfully completed

the following or equivalent courses with a grade of “C-” or higher:

• BIO 1233 Contemporary Biology I (3 credit hours)

• KIN 2303 Foundations of Kinesiology (3 credit hours)

• MAT 1073 Algebra for Scientists and Engineers (3 credit hours)

• WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (Q) (3 credit hours)

Kinesiology-Exercise Physiology Concentration

Students can enter the Exercise Physiology concentration after the following criteria has been met

(1) Completed 30 semester credit hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5; (2) Successfully completed

the following or equivalent courses with a grade of “C-” or higher:

• BIO 1233 Contemporary Biology I (3 credit hours) OR BIO 1404 Biosciences I (3 credit hours)

• KIN 2303 Foundations of Kinesiology (3 credit hours)

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• MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications (3 credit hours) OR MAT 1073 Algebra for Scientists and

Engineers (3 credit hours)

• WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (Q) (3 credit hours)

Kinesiology-Health and Science Concentration

Students can enter the Exercise Physiology concentration after the following criteria has been met

(1) Completed 30 semester credit hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5; (2) Successfully completed

the following or equivalent courses with a grade of “C-” or higher:

• BIO 1233 Contemporary Biology I (3 credit hours) OR BIO 1404 Biosciences I (3 credit hours)

• KIN 2303 Foundations of Kinesiology (3 credit hours)

• MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications (3 credit hours) OR MAT 1073 Algebra for Scientists and

Engineers (3 credit hours)

• WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I (Q) (3 credit hours)

Kinesiology-PE Concentration

No specific criteria to move to intended major. In order to be eligible to apply for admission into any Educator

Preparation Program, students have to meet the following criteria, as established by the State Board for

Educator Certification:

• Attain junior standing (60 semester credit hours)

• Complete all core requirements

• Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) on all work completed

• Have completed 12-15 hours of content coursework. Math and Science certification tracks must have 15

hours completed

• TSI MET or Passing scores on the SAT or ACT* SAT: Composite score of 1070 or higher ACT: Composite

score of 23 or higher (Exam scores cannot be mixed and matched)

• Earn a “C-” or higher in WRC 1023

• Demonstrate English Language Proficiency

• Earn a “C-” or higher in a public speaking course: WRC 1013, COM 1043, COM 1053, COM 2123, COM

2113. Credit for WRC 1013 through AP or CLEP will not be accepted

• Read and Sign the Code of Ethics

• Read and Sign the Criminal History Policy

• Pass the Teacher Candidate Admission Quiz with a 72 or higher.

Nutrition and Dietetics

Admission into the major as part of a cohort group occurs in the Fall Semester. In order to declare a major in

Nutrition and Dietetics, a student must meet the following criteria:

• Must complete all support courses and most of the Texas Core requirements with a minimum

cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and be in good standing with the university.

• Must complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of “C-” or higher. Detailed information about the

courses, including the Texas common course numbers may be obtained from the Undergraduate

Catalog.

• Must complete NDT 2043 Introduction to Nutritional Sciences or BIO 2043 Nutrition or equivalent

course with a grade of “B-” or higher.

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• May not repeat a prerequisite course more than twice to meet the grade criteria.

• Must complete all support courses (prerequisite courses) by the end of the summer semester prior to

entering the program in the fall semester.

• Must submit a program application, two completed reference forms (program specific) preferably by

faculty members and a statement indicating personal career goals, knowledge of the profession,

commitment, interests and motivation.

• Must have a personal interview with the program faculty (by invitation).

Transfer students must meet all the above criteria and meet all the UTSA undergraduate admission

requirements. Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be submitted.

College of Liberal and Fine Arts

Music

Students must audition and have successful competition.

Psychology

Students must have a “C-” or higher in the following courses:

• PSY 1013 Introduction to Psychology

• One of the following math courses: MAT 1023, MAT 1033, MAT 1073, MAT 1093, MAT 1163, MAT 1193,

MAT 1214, or STA 1053

College of Sciences

Biochemistry

Students must be TSI Complete.

Biology

Students admitted into the Academic Studies Program must complete the following requirements for admission

to the major:

• Completion of College Algebra (MAT1023 or MAT1073) or higher, and

• Completion of Biosciences I (BIO 1404).

Chemistry

Students must be TSI complete.

Computer Science

Students must complete the following coursework with a “C-” or higher:

• CS 1083

• MAT 1093

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Microbiology and Immunology

Students admitted into the Academic Studies Program must complete the following requirements for admission

to the major:

• Completion of College Algebra (MAT1023 or MAT1073) or higher, and

• Completion of Biosciences I (BIO 1404).

Online Programs

Cyber Security-Online Degree

Students interested in changing their major to Cyber Security- Online must have a 2.5 overall GPA on all

coursework, be TSI Complete and qualify for enrollment in or completed the equivalent of the following: MAT

1053 and WRC 1013.

Once a student has met the necessary requirements, they must request this change through their currently

assigned academic advisor and complete the Change of Campus Form. This change is not official until the

advisor approves the request and makes the necessary update to the student’s file.

Communication-Online Degree

Students interested in changing their major to Communication-Online must request this change through their

currently assigned academic advisor and complete the Change of Campus Form. This change is not official until

the advisor approves the request and makes the necessary update to the student’s file.

Multidisciplinary Studies-Online Degree

Students interested in changing their major to Multidisciplinary Studies-Online must request this change through

their currently assigned academic advisor and complete the Change of Campus Form. This change is not official

until the advisor approves the request and makes the necessary update to the student’s file.