Bachelor of Science Degree - Academic Core
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree, a student must fulfill the following course requirements:
Degree Requirements
A. Core Courses - 46 hours
Christian Studies - 6 hours
English - 9 hours
Exercise & Sport Science- 2 activity courses
Fine Arts - 3 hours
World Cultures - 3 hours
Laboratory Science - 8 hours
Public Speaking - 3 hours
Mathematics - 3 hours
Research Methods or Internship- 2 hours
Social Science - 3 hours
US History or US Goverment - 3 hours
First Year Experience- 1 hour
UMHB 1101: required for first-time freshmen with fewer than 12 semester hours of transfer credit only
Chapel - 1 to 4 credits
UMHB 1002: credits determined by admission classification
Fine Arts Experience - 2-8 credits
UMHB 1005: credits determined by admission classification
B. Global Emphasis Option
Optional Global Emphasis- Study Abroad track of additional 3 hours for a total of 49 Core Hour Requirement.
Optional Global Emphasis- Foreign Language track of additional 8 hours for a total of 54 Core Hour Requirement.
C. Complete a major with a minimum of 24 semester hours and a maximum of 39 semester hours.
Lower level courses may be included in these hours, but a minimum of 12 semester hours must be taken in upper level courses. Some majors require additional support courses outside the major field. Specific requirements are detailed in the major field’s department section. See the Degrees section for a listing of available majors.
D. Electives (as necessary) to bring total to - 120 hours
E. Core course requirements, major field requirements, minor field requirements (if applicable), and electives must total a minimum of 120 semester hours.
However, the requirements of some majors/minors may extend the total beyond 120 semester hours.
Teacher Certification: Students wishing to meet Texas Teacher Certification requirements should refer to the Academic Foundation and Professional Education requirements as stated in this catalog by the College of Education.