Year One Education and Human Development Track
Program Description
Year One in Education and Human Development will prepare you to enter a bachelor’s degree in the field of your choice (see below) at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Upon successful completion of this program and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may continue with your undergraduate studies at UTSA. The College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) is made up of six departments: Bicultural-Bilingual Studies; Counseling; Educational Leadership and Policy Studies; Educational Psychology; Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching; and Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Minors are offered in African American Studies, Bicultural Studies, English as a Second Language, and Women’s Studies.
Degree Path Progression
Where will this degree path take me?
- B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies
- B.A. in Mexican American Studies
- B.A. in Multicultural Early Childhood Development
- B.A. in Women’s Studies
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Undergraduate Admission Requirements
New students must complete the application to the UTSA International Pathway and submit required documentation to be considered for admission.
HOW TO APPLY TO UNDERGRADUATE PATHWAY
- Apply online at ApplyTexas.org or CommonApp.org
- Complete the “International” application
- Pay $70 application fee
- Submit official high school or secondary school transcripts/mark sheets (plus English translation if in another language; 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale)
- Submit English language proficiency test scores
English Language Requirements
1-Semester Pathway
- TOEFL iBT 71 or IELTS Band Score 6.0 (required in all sections) or Duolingo 90 or ITEP 3.7 or PTE 52 or Cambridge 171
2-Semester Pathway
- TOEFL iBT 61 or IELTS Band Score 6.0 or Duolingo 85 or ITEP 3.6 or PTE 45 or Cambridge 160
3-Semester Pathway
- TOEFL iBT 57 or IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 80 or ITEP 3.5 or PTE 41 or Cambridge 149
Sample Course Maps - B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies
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3-Semester Pathway |
Program Components 15 credit hours apply from pathway toward degree completion (B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Early Childhood–Grade 6) |
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Entry requirements
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Semester 1 | Progression Requirements
These courses are delivered through the UTSA English Language Center and are required to develop English proficiency |
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| Course Title | ELC hours Credit-bearing hours |
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| Reading for Academic Success I | 3 | ||
| Writing for Academic Success I | 3 | ||
| Academic Skills for Scholars I | 3 | ||
| MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications | 3 | ||
| Total | 12 | ||
| Semester 2 | |||
| Course Title | ELC hours Credit-bearing hours |
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| Communication for Academic Discourse | 3 | ||
| Reading for Academic Success II | 3 | ||
| Student Success I | 3 | ||
| POL 1013 Introduction to American Politics | 3 | ||
| AIS 1253 Interdisciplinary Education | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
| Semester 3 | |||
| Course Title | ELC hours Credit-bearing hours |
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| Advanced Communication | 3 | ||
| Writing for Academic Success | 3 | ||
| Student Success II | 3 | ||
| WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I | 3 | ||
| POL 1133 Texas Politics and Society | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
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2-Semester Pathway |
Program Components 12 credit hours apply from pathway toward degree completion (B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Early Childhood–Grade 6) |
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Entry requirements
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Semester 1 | Progression Requirements
These courses are delivered through the UTSA English Language Center and are required to develop English proficiency |
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| Course Title | ELC hours Credit-bearing hours |
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| Communication for Academic Discourse | 3 | ||
| Reading for Academic Success II | 3 | ||
| Student Success I | 3 | ||
| MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications | 3 | ||
| AIS 1253 Interdisciplinary Education | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
| Semester 2 | |||
| Course Title | ELC hours Credit-bearing hours |
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| Advanced Communication | 3 | ||
| Writing for Academic Success | 3 | ||
| Student Success II | 3 | ||
| WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I | 3 | ||
| POL 1013 Introduction to American Politics | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
| 1-Semester Pathway Course Map |
Program Components 6 credit hours apply from pathway toward degree completion (B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Early Childhood–Grade 6) |
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Entry requirements
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Semester 1 | Progression Requirements
These courses are delivered through the UTSA English Language Center and are non-credit |
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| Course Title | ELC hours Credit-bearing hours |
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| Advanced Communication | 3 | ||
| Writing for Academic Success | 3 | ||
| Student Success II | 3 | ||
| WRC 1013 Freshman Composition I | 3 | ||
| MAT 1023 College Algebra with Applications | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
Tuition & Fees
UTSA offers top-quality education and services at a competitive price. Click here to learn more about tuition and fees for Year One in Education and Human Development.
Housing & Dining Options
Whether students join organizations to make friendships, serve within the city or further their careers, they thrive when they get connected to the UTSA and San Antonio communities. Discover all that is available to students seeking a vibrant campus life experience at UTSA.
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For incoming students, UTSA offers several distinct housing options that are available in either a residence hall or apartment style on both the Main and Downtown Campuses. Each housing option comes with plenty of space for storage, studying, sleeping and socializing.
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