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A minor in American studies consists of a minimum of five course credit units, including American Studies 231 (or an approved substitute) and one course that satisfies each of the four categories listed for the major (see above). The same course may count toward more than one of the categories, if appropriate (plea... | American Studies |
A minor in anthropology consists of five courses: Anthropology 123 (Introduction to Cultural Anthropology), Anthropology 270 (Research Methods), and three elective courses in anthropology with at lease one course at the 200 level or higher; and one approved course outside the discipline in a topic relevant to cultur... | Anthropology |
A major in art consists of a minimum of nine course credit units, including Art 113, 114, and any three approved courses in art history, plus four elective course credit units. Students who plan to attend graduate school in art or who intend to make art a career should take a maximum number of art courses, possibly on ... | Art |
A minor in art consists of a minimum of five course credit units including Art 113 and any art history course and at least two courses numbered 200 or above. | Art |
A minor in art history consists of five course credit units, two of which must be at the 300 level or above. Required courses include either Art History 231 or 232, which would serve as a prerequisite for any higher level art history course, and one studio course, either Art 113 or 114. The Art and Art History Depa... | Art History |
A minor in Asian studies consists of a minimum of six course credit units including Asian Studies 250 or 350 or an approved substitute, two courses numbered 300 or above, and courses from at least three disciplines. A minimum of two credits must come from full-credit courses taken at Austin College, and if a studen... | Asian Studies |
A major in biology consists of nine course credit units in biology plus Chemistry 112. The major requires two courses, Biology 115 and 116, that introduce students to the broad spectrum of the biological sciences. The major must include at least two courses from each of two broad categories, Molecular, Physiologica... | Biology |
A minor in biology consists of a minimum of five course credit units including Biology 115 and 116, and at least one course from each of the two categories, Molecular, Physiological, and Structural Biology and Organismal, Ecological, and Evolutionary Biology. One of the five courses must be at the 300-level or abov... | Biology |
A major in biochemistry consists of (Chemistry 111 (or Chemistry 211), Chemistry 112, Chemistry 221, 222, 351, 352, 480; two elective chemistry courses from among 332, 341, 342, 412 or 421; two elective biology courses, from among: Biology 248, 228, 230, 344, 345. Prerequisite courses include Physics 105 or 111... | Biochemistry |
A major in business administration consists of a minimum of nine course credit units including Economics 111 and 301, Business Administration 261, 361, and 495, and at least four other courses in business administration or economics, one of which must be numbered 300 or above.Economics 111 and Business Administrati... | Business Administration |
A major in chemistry consists of at least nine course credit units, seven of which must be Chemistry 111 (or equivalent), Chemistry 112 (or equivalent), Chemistry 221, 222, 332, 341, and 342. Of the remaining two, one course must be at the 400 level. In addition, a student must take either Chemistry 211 or 412 to meet ... | Chemistry |
A minor in chemistry consists of Chemistry 112, two courses at the 200 level and two courses at or above the 300 level. At least one of the courses at or above the 300 level must have a lab and no more than one of the courses at or above the 300 level may be in any one discipline of chemistry. The disciplines of chemis... | Chemistry |
A major in classical civilization consists of at least eight approved course credit units including three numbered 300 or above. Two of the credits must be Greek 102 and 201 or Latin 102 and 201, and six in approved courses in classical literature and civilization. Both Greek and Roman topics must be represented. Two o... | Classical Civilization |
A major in classics consists of at least eight course credit units, two of which are in Greek and six are at the 200 level or higher in classics (Greek, Latin, or classical civilization). Of these six, at least five course credit units must be in classical languages and at least three course credit units numbered 300 o... | Classics |
A minor in classics consists of a minimum of five approved course credit units in classics (Greek, Latin, or classical civilization) numbered 200 or above, including at least two course credit units in Greek or Latin, at least two courses in classical civilization, and at least two courses numbered 300 or above (except... | Classics |
A minor in cognitive science consists of a minimum of five course credit units: | Cognitive Science |
A major in communication consists of a minimum of eight course credit units. At least six course credit units must be communication courses. Theatre 111, and/or Media Studies 121 also may count toward the eight courses. Entry into the major typically is through Comm 112 or 222. At least three courses must be taken ... | Communication |
A minor in communication consists of a minimum of five course credit units. At least four course credit units must come from Communication courses, with at least two classes numbered 300 or above. Theatre 111 or Media 121 may count as one of those credits. Students seeking a minor should confer with an appropriate depa... | Communication |
A minor in community service and policy consists of six course credits from two different categories and at least three different disciplines plus an approved internship. The internship must be pre-approved by the director.Category One – Students are required to take three course credits from at least two different ... | Community Service and Policy |
A major in computer science consists of a minimum of eight approved computer science course credit units, including the following core courses: Computer Science 201, 110 (if required), and 120 (if required), 211, and 221. Students must earn a grade of C or above in each of these core courses. In addition, a major i... | Computer Science |
A minor in computer science consists of a minimum of five approved computer science course credit units, including the following core courses: Computer Science 201, 110 (if required), and 120 (if required), 211 and 221. Students must earn a grade of C or above in each of these core courses. A minor also must includ... | Computer Science |
A major in English consists of a minimum of nine course credits numbered 121 or above, distributed as follows:Among the seven courses taken at the 250 level and above, at least one course must be designated as American, at least one course must be designated as British, and at least one course must be designated as ... | English |
A minor in English consists of a minimum of five course credits, including English 121 and four other English courses numbered 122 or higher. Students can select courses to emphasize a variety of interests, including creative writing. | English |
A major in English with an emphasis on creative writing studies consists of a minimum of nine course credits numbered 121 or above, distributed as follows: | English with an emphasis on creative writing studies |
A minor in creative writing studies consists of a minimum of five course credits: | Creative writing studies |
A major in environmental studies normally consists of 10 course credits including Environmental Studies 235 and 479, Economics 242, Philosophy 207 or 307, an approved project (see below), and one of the following: Biology 334, Biology 346, or Physics 240. In addition to the college requirement that a major include ... | Environmental Studies |
A minor in environmental studies normally consists of five course credits, including Environmental Studies 235 and 479, and three other approved courses from at least two of the college’s divisions (humanities, natural sciences, social sciences). The minor must include at least two courses from different department... | Environmental Studies |
A minor in exercise and sport science consists of a minimum of five course credit units, including Exercise and Sport Science 121, 495, and at least one other course numbered 300 or higher.Students in the Austin Teacher Program desiring to meet the requirements for EC-12 teaching certification will be required to take ... | Exercise and Sport Science |
A major in economics consists of a minimum of eight course credit units including Economics 111, 301, 302, and five other courses in economics of which three must be numbered 300 or above. Economics 111 is a prerequisite for all courses. An economics major also is required to take Mathematics 151 and either Social ... | Economics |
A major in international economics and finance consists of five components: A Mathematics sequence of Mathematics 151 and either Mathematics 120 or Social Science Statistics 120. An Economics sequence of Economics 111, Economics 301, and Economics 302. A BA/Finance sequence of Business Administration 261, Business ... | International Economics and Finance |
A minor in film studies consists of five course credits, including Media 121, Media 440, and three other courses approved for film studies. At least one of the three courses must be at the 300 level or higher, and at least two of the three must be offered through a department other than Communication, Media, an... | Film Studies |
A major in French consists of a minimum of eight approved course credit units above French 201. At least three of these eight must be at the 300 level or above and must include French 495. An honors thesis may not substitute for French 495. Only one of the eight units may be from among French 226, 227, and/or 237, or a... | French |
A minor in French consists of a minimum of five approved course credit units in French above French 201, including at least one course at the 300 level or above. Only one credit may be allowed from among French 226, 227, and/or 237, or an approved immersion course. | French |
A student may major in gender studies by submitting a proposal for a personally designed interdisciplinary major (see the director for more information). Disciplinary courses approved for gender studies are listed collectively in the course schedule each term. | Gender Studies |
A minor in gender studies consists of a minimum of six course credit units including Gender Studies 120 or an approved substitute. Some of these consider gender directly or devote significant sections to the topic, but others require that students select gender-related topics for their research assignments to earn gend... | Gender Studies |
A major in German consists of a minimum of eight approved course credit units above German 201. At least three of these eight must be at the 300 level or above and must include German 495. An honors thesis may not substitute for German 495. Only one of the eight units may be from among German 226, 227, and/or 237, or a... | German |
A minor in German consists of a minimum of five approved course credit units in German above German 201, including at least one course at the 300 level or above. Only one credit may be allowed from among German 226, 227, and/or 237, or an approved immersion course. | German |
The minor in global science, technology, and society is designed to foster awareness of the interrelationship of global culture and the changing nature of scientific knowledge and technology. The quest for scientific knowledge is universal, yet both the advances in knowledge and the implementation of technologies c... | Global Science, Technology, and Society |
A major in history consists of a minimum of eight course credit units, at least three of which are at the 300 level or above, and no more than four of which are at the 100 level. This work must include at least one course in each of the following three areas: | History |
A minor in history consists of a minimum of five course credit units with work in at least two of the geographical areas listed above, and at least two course credit units numbered 300 or above. The department recommends that two courses be taken at the 100 level and one course at the 200 level. | History |
A major in Latin consists of a minimum of eight and one-half course credit units, including at least seven and one-half approved units in Latin above Latin 102, Latin 236 and three courses at the 300 level or above are required (except LAT 491), and at least one credit of classics 102/302 (Roman History and Civilizatio... | Latin |
A major in Latin American and Iberian studies shall consist of nine course credit units of Latin American or Iberian content, with work completed in at least three disciplines (e.g., Spanish, history, anthropology, political science, or economics) including a minimum of three and a maximum of five courses in one discip... | Latin American and Iberian Studies |
A minor in Latin American and Iberian studies consists of a minimum of five approved course credit units with significant Latin American or Iberian content, with work completed in at least two disciplines, and two courses numbered 300 or above. Language competency in Spanish or Portuguese through the 202 level, or its ... | Latin American and Iberian Studies |
A minor in leadership studies consists of a minimum of six approved course credit units including Leadership Studies 120, 240, and 495. Students must select at least 1.5 credit units from Leadership Studies 250, 260, 350, 464, 480, 490, and 492. Students also must select one course in ethics from Philosophy 205, 207, 2... | Leadership Studies |
A major in mathematics consists of a minimum of eight course credit units approved by the department, including Mathematics 251, 252, and five courses numbered 300 or above. Students planning to major in mathematics are expected to enter directly into the calculus sequence beginning with Mathematics 151 or 152. The... | Mathematics |
A minor in mathematics consists of a minimum of five course credit units approved by the department, including Mathematics 251, 252, and two numbered 300 or above. Prerequisite courses must be passed with a grade of C or higher. Those who would major or minor in mathematics must take those courses under the “grade”... | Mathematics |
A major in media studies consists of a minimum of eight course credits in Media Studies, including Media 121 and one course in individualized study (CSOC, directed study, or independent study). At least three courses must be taken at the 300-level or above. Theatre 111 and/or Communication 222 also may count toward the... | Media Studies |
A minor in media studies consists of five course credits in media studies, including Media 121. At least two courses must be taken at the 300-level or above. | Media Studies |
A major in music requires a minimum of 10 course credit units including work in theory, history/literature, and applied music. The following courses are required of all music majors: Music 120, 121, 220, 221, 222, 240, 241, at least three classroom courses at the 300 level and above, at least one-half credit in app... | Music |
A minor in music consists of a minimum of five course credit units including Music 120 and 220, Music 240 or 241, applied music (to one credit), and at least one additional music course numbered 240 or above. Additional applied study and classroom coursework is recommended. | Music |
A major in philosophy consists of a minimum of nine approved course credit units in philosophy, including Philosophy 110, 220, 225, 230, 495, and two additional courses numbered 300 or above. Philosophy 105 may count toward the major if not taken after any philosophy course numbered 200 or above. Students wishing to pu... | Philosophy |
A minor in philosophy consists of five course credit units in philosophy with at least three courses numbered 200 or above. | Philosophy |
A combined major in religious studies and philosophy is available for students whose personal or professional interests include both disciplines. The major in religious studies and philosophy consists of 10 course credit units approved by both departments (usually consisting of a five/five distribution), to be chosen f... | Religious Studies and Philosophy |
A minor in ethics consists of five course credit units in philosophy, normally taken from the following list: 205, 207, 211, 209, 213, 302, 307, 314, and 105 (if 105 is not taken after any of the other courses in this list). Approved topics courses also may count, but students should consult the instructor to determine... | Ethics |
A major in political science consists of at least eight course credit units in political science, including Political Science 495, and at least one course from each of the following groups: At least three courses must be numbered 300 or above. | Political Science |
A minor in political science consists of at least five course credit units in political science, including at least one course from each of the above subfields. A minimum of two courses must be at the 300-level or above. | Political Science |
A major in international relations allows students to specialize within the subfield of international relations while still completing a major that is firmly grounded within the broader discipline of political science. The major consists of at least eight course credit units in political science, including Political Sc... | International Relations |
Students planning to or pursue the pre-engineering program should enroll in Physics 111 and Mathematics 151 in the fall term of their freshman year. Ordinarily, credit may not be received for both Physics 105 and 111, or both Physics 106 and 112. A major in physics consists of Physics 111, 112, 211, 212, 311, and 312,... | Physics |
A minor in physics consists of Physics 111, 112, 211, 212, and 311 and the half-credit course Physics 261. | Physics |
A major in psychology consists of nine to 11 course credit units including Psychology 101, 120 (Mathematics 120 or Social Sciences 120 may be substituted), 201, at least one course from Group A, at least one course from Group B, and at least one course from Group C,at least one advanced seminar, one 300-level psych... | Psychology |
A minor in psychology consists of a minimum of five course credit units, including Psychology 101, 201, plus two approved psychology electives numbered 200 or above and one psychology elective numbered 300 or above. Psychology 120 (or Social Science 120 or Mathematics 120) is a prerequisite for some of the required cou... | Psychology |
A minor in educational psychology normally consists of six course credits including three courses in psychology and two courses in education, with a sixth approved course. The required courses include: The director must pre-approve the sixth course that is intended to be a special bridging course that assists the ... | Educational Psychology |
A major in religious studies consists of a minimum of eight course credit units with three courses numbered in the 100 or 200 range with one course from each of the following three concentrations: Asian religions and culture (110, 115, 220, or 250 when topic is appropriate); Bible and culture (135, 235, or 250 when top... | Religious Studies |
A minor in religious studies consists of a minimum of five course credit units with at least two courses numbered 200 or above, one course numbered 300 or above, and representation of a least one course in two of the three departmental concentrations. | Religious Studies |
A major in sociology consists of eight approved course credit units including Sociology 101, 240, 270, and three courses numbered 300 or above. All prospective majors are strongly encouraged to take these required courses as early as possible and to seek faculty advice to ensure the most effective reflection of stu... | Sociology |
A minor in sociology consists of five course credit units including Sociology 240 and 270 and at least one course numbered 300 or above. Departmental faculty will assist students when selecting the appropriate courses for the minor. The selection should reflect a coherent program within sociology as well as possibl... | Sociology |
A minor in Southwestern and Mexican studies consists of a minimum of five approved course credit units with each course having a significant southwestern and/or Mexican content. Students must take at least one course in each of the two regional focus areas (southwestern United States and Mexico), with at least one cour... | Southwestern and Mexican studies |
A major in Spanish consists of a minimum of eight approved course credit units above Spanish 201. At least three of these eight must be at the 300 level or above and must include Spanish 481. An honors thesis may not substitute for Spanish 481. Two of the three 300+ courses must be Hispanic literature courses taken on ... | Spanish |
A minor in Spanish consists of a minimum of five approved course credit units in Spanish above Spanish 201, including at least one course at the 300 level or above. Only one credit may be allowed from among Spanish 226, 227, and/or 237, or an approved immersion course. | Spanish |
A major in theatre consists of a minimum of nine course credit units, including Theatre 142, 143, 221, and Theatre 493. Ideally, Theatre 142 and 221 are taken during the first year. In addition, one course from another discipline in the Department of Communication, Media, and Theatre is required, and up to two courses ... | Theatre |
A minor in theatre consists of a minimum of five course credit units, with at least two classes numbered 300 or above. No more than one credit unit of practicum courses may be counted toward requirements for the minor. Students seeking a minor in theatre should confer with an appropriate departmental faculty member to ... | Theatre |
A minor in western intellectual tradition consists of a minimum of six course credit units in at least three disciplines: | Western Intellectual Tradition |
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