Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AA degree or AS degree
The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts degree or an Associate of Science degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.
Semester V
- Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as UTSA Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core
- Select one course from the Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core will transfer as UTSA Component Area Option (90) Core
- Select a 3 SCH Single Discipline Elective will transfer as UTSA Focus Area Two [Focus Area Two courses MUST be from the same discipline] [See Focus Area note in “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section]
- Select a 3 SCH Single Discipline Elective will transfer as UTSA Focus Area Three [Focus Area Three courses MUST be from the same discipline] [See Focus Area note in “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section]
Semester VI
- Select a 3 SCH Single Discipline Elective will transfer as UTSA Focus Area Two [Focus Area Two courses MUST be from the same discipline] [See Focus Area note in “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section]
- Select a 3 SCH Single Discipline Elective will transfer as UTSA Focus Area Three [Focus Area Three courses MUST be from the same discipline] [See Focus Area note in “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section]
Applicable Transfer Credit Hours
This Transfer Advising Guide provides 66 college-level hours, of which 66 will transfer and apply towards the UTSA baccalaureate degree in Multidisciplinary Studies.
Note: UTSA accepts a maximum of 66 college-level hours in transfer towards a baccalaureate degree. Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.
Note: Student pursuing UTSA BA Multidisciplinary Studies degree requires three different Focus Areas with 6 SCH (semester credit hours) for each focus area if student follows this Transfer Advising Guide. For example if a student chooses HISTORY (Focus Area One), COMMUNICATION (Focus Area Two) and SOCIOLOGY (Focus Area Three) as their three different focus areas, then students would take 6 SCH in HIST, 6 SCH in COMM and 6 SCH in SOCI with the Alamo Colleges District. Other focus areas could include: ANTH, ARTS, CRIJ, ENGL, GOVT, HUMA, PHIL, PSYC, SPAN.
Note: Students pursuing UTSA BS Multidisciplinary Studies degree requires three different Focus Areas with 6 SCH (semester credit hours) for each focus area if student follows this Transfer Advising Guide. To earn the BS degree at UTSA, ONE of the three different focus areas MUST be from UTSA College of Sciences or UTSA College of Engineering. For example if a student chooses PHILOSOPHY (Focus Area One), POLITICAL SCIENCE (GOVT) and MATHEMATICS (Focus Area Three) as their three different focus areas, then students would take 6 SCH in PHIL, 6 SCH in GOVT and 6 SCH in MATH with the Alamo Colleges District. Mathematics would satisfy the focus area from UTSA College of Sciences. Students should visit UTSA College of Sciences and UTSA College of Engineering to see what focus areas are acceptable.
Note: Based on student course selection, students may be eligible for an Associate of Science (AS) degree.
Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is core complete and degree complete.
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UTSA Distinguished Transfer Scholarship
Fall and spring transfer applicants who are transferring 24-66 credit hours and get admitted to UTSA by the Distinguished Transfer Scholarship priority deadline will be given automatic consideration for this scholarship valued up to $6,000* for up to two years or four semesters if renewal eligibility is maintained. The value is awarded on a competitive basis.
This scholarship is competitive so out-of-state and international students can receive a Competitive Scholarship Waiver and pay in-state tuition for every year they hold a competitive scholarship of at least $1,000.
*while funding is available
Milestone Course(s)
*** denotes Milestone Course(s).
A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.
Gateway Course(s)
### denotes Gateway Course(s)
Students pursuing this degree at UTSA must successfully complete each of the Gateway Courses with a grade of “C” or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete these courses within two attempts, including dropping a course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution (including any colleges of the Alamo Colleges District), will not be allowed to select this major at UTSA.
UTSA Online Degree Information
This online UTSA BA in Multidisciplinary Studies program offers FIVE specializations in 100% online format after transferring from the Alamo Colleges District:
- Business - Course topics include accounting; economics; business law; information systems for management; and organization theory, behavior, and management.
- Communication - Course topics include digital business communication; foundations of communication; language and communication theory; persuasion; and rhetorical communication analysis.
- Data Science - Course topics include programming for data science, data visualization, data mining, and machine learning, and statistics. Students who complete the data science focus area as part of a bachelor’s degree will be eligible to also receive the undergraduate certificate in data science.
- Health - Course topics include community and public health; drugs and health; human nutrition; weight management; and program planning and evaluation.
- Sociology - Course topics include race and ethnic relations; social context of drug use; criminology; gender; and qualitative research methods.
The program also includes 27 credit hours of elective courses, providing plenty of opportunity to customize your degree to your interests and career objectives.
The UTSA BS in Multidisciplinary Studies program is NOT offered 100% online.
For more information, please visit: https://go.online.utsa.edu/online-ba-multidisciplinary-studies
Additional UTSA Advising Notes
Things to do and remember upon Admission to UTSA:
- Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to UTSA, in order to clarify department, college and university policies and procedures, to review course sequencing and to help with identifying resources for academic success. A current listing of academic advising centers can be found at www.utsa.edu/advise/advisors.html.
- Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the UTSA requirements for this degree plan from the UTSA Undergraduate Catalog or visit the web site at www.utsa.edu.
- Information on Gateway Courses can be found at http://www.utsa.edu/registrar/students/gateway.html.
- Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at UTSA as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.
Using this Transfer Advising Guide with UTSA
This Transfer Advising Guide represents UTSA’s degree plan and is subject to change at the university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to UTSA. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned academic advisor to review all graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.
The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Students are encouraged to review UTSA’s requirements frequently.
Course numbers in italics are UTSA’s course numbers.
This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon The University of Texas at San Antonio’s 2020-2022 catalog and is subject to change.
The Alamo Colleges District Advising
Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pursue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic advisor regularly.
Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior institutions they wish to attend.
For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.
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Released on March 8, 2022
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