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Bachelor of Arts Degree in Honors Studies

General Information

The Honors College offers a Bachelor of Arts in Honors Studies. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Honors Studies may be used as preparation for careers in government service or as an opportunity to prepare for graduate or professional study in areas such as business, pre-med, pre-law, counseling, or social work. The minimum number of semester credit hours required for the B.A. in Honors Studies, including the Core Curriculum requirements, is 120, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level and at least 30 of which must be honors hours. Students selecting this degree also choose an academic specialization. See the section entitled “Degree Requirements” for a listing of the requirements for this degree.

Honors College Admission Policy for the Bachelor of Arts in Honors Studies

Students are only eligible to pursue the B.A. in Honors Studies if they have been accepted to the Honors College and are members in good standing of the Honors College.

Academic Standing for Students Pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Honors Studies

The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Honors Studies requires students to maintain good academic standing in the Honors College. This requires that the student:

  • meet all University regulations related to good academic standing
  • maintain a minimum UTSA grade point average of 3.25 to remain in good standing in this particular degree program
  • complete at least three hours of Honors coursework in one calendar year.

Download the Degree Plan from the below links. The .xls file is a Microsoft Excel file and the .pdf is an Adobe Acrobat file. At least one of the two applications is required to view the file.

NOTE: The files are set for legal-sized printing (8.5 x 14 inches).

B.A. in Honors Studies Degree Plan .xls   .pdf
B.A. in Honors Studies Concentration List (Pre-med)          .pdf

"The mission of the Honors College is to recruit and enrich the education opportunities of academically talented, curious, motivated, and diverse students through an interdisciplinary curriculum that includes opportunities for research, service, and leadership."

" The Vision of the Honors College is to be a nationally recognized leader in attracting highly talented and motivate students and to provide through excellence in its undergraduate programs and initiatives an avenue for them to affect the state, the nation, and the world."

" The core values of the Honors College   are :                      Honesty,    Opportunity, Nurturance, Originality,                Respect, and  Success."