Year One Liberal and Fine Arts
Program Description
Year One in Liberal and Fine Arts will prepare you to enter a bachelor’s degree in the field of your choice 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 Liberal and Fine Arts (COLFA) includes 9 departments in the fine arts, humanities, and social sciences. COLFA is responsible for one-third of all the instruction delivered at the University and serves all University students through the Core Curriculum. In addition, the College offers 19 major degree programs, 33 minors, and one certificate program. One-fourth of all UTSA undergraduate degree recipients annually are COLFA majors. COLFA faculty are among the University’s leading researchers, recognized regionally, nationally, and internationally. Faculty and their students play a major role in improving the community through the creation and application of new knowledge in numerous artistic, cultural, business, and public policy settings.
Degree Path Progression
Where will this degree path take me?
- B.A. in Anthropology
- B.A. in Art
- B.F.A. in Art
- B.A. in Art History and Criticism
- B.A. in Communication
- B.A. in English
- B.A. in American Studies
- B.A. in History
- B.A. in Spanish
- B.A. in Modern Language Studies
- Bachelor of Music
- B.A. in Music
- B.A. in Classical Studies and Humanities
- B.A. in Medical Humanities
- B.A. in Philosophy
- B.A. in Geography and Environmental Sustainability
- B.A. in Global Affairs
- B.A. in Political Science
- B.A. in Politics and Law
Learn more about this degree program and complete requirements.
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 Global Affairs
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3-Semester Pathway |
Program Components 15 credit hours apply from pathway toward degree completion (B.A. in Global Affairs) |
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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 1203 Academic Inquiry and Scholarship | 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 Global Affairs) |
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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 1203 Academic Inquiry and Scholarship | 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 I | 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 Global Affairs) |
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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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| 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 Liberal and Fine Arts.
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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