University Studies (B.A. or B.S.)
A University Studies program of study is based on a student’s unique interests and goals which would not be addressed by a traditional program of study. The degree awarded is either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science, depending upon the focus of the program. The designated major is University Studies.
Students considering University Studies will receive assistance from an academic advisor in preparing a unique, customized program. Important considerations in the formulation of a program are as follows:
- The program must be interdisciplinary or intercollegiate in nature (broad in scope, incorporating more than one discipline);
- The program must not duplicate an existing program of study in another college of the university; and
- The student’s objectives must be clearly stated and must align with courses identified for achieving these objectives.
Academic advisors work with students to design a program of study that aligns the student interests, background, and skills with courses offered by The University of Toledo. This alignment will meet the undergraduate degree requirements established by University College and The University of Toledo.
Working with the academic advisor, a University College student will be guided through the design of his/her University Studies program. Each University Studies program of study is reviewed and approved by the Program Review Committee. This Committee also determines that the program of study meets all undergraduate degree requirements. Once the University Studies program is approved, prior written approval is necessary to make any course substitutions. If the Committee denies a University Studies program of study, a student may appeal the decision through established University College procedures.
NOTE: Students may take no more than thirty (30) semester hours of course work from the College of Business and Innovation (COBI) with no more than three (3) courses from any one department, unless the department is COBI's Business Administration Department (BUAD) that allows up to eight (8) courses to be taken towards a University Studies program of study.
The University Studies program is particularly valuable for students with associate’s degrees and/or those with a variety of credits earned. University Studies is a valuable option for degree completion for many students. Students enjoy the benefits of flexibility, individual attention to their needs, personalized advising, access to all of The University of Toledo’s academic resources, and the ability to select classes that meet their academic interests and career goals.
Graduates of the University Studies program find jobs in the specific fields to which their studies are geared. They have the ability to succeed in the arts, in government agencies, and in business organizations. Also, many students choose to continue their education in graduate and professional programs.
Admission to the University Studies program within University College requires a 2.0 cumulative college grade point average from all post- secondary institutions attended and 20 earned semester hours (30 quarter hours); direct from high school students are not eligible for admission to University Studies.
The University Studies program of study is based on a student’s unique interests and goals which would not be addressed by a traditional program of study. The degree awarded is the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science, depending upon the focus of the program. The designated major is University Studies and requires a minimum 120 semester hours or more, depending upon the agreed program content.
Within the lower division curriculum, the student must fulfill the UToledo Core requirements, detailed in the General Section of The University of Toledo Undergraduate Catalog. The UToledo Core must be fulfilled by all baccalaureate degree program students. As part of meeting this requirement, University College students in University Studies must meet the following specific requirements:
• One English Literature or Writing Across Curriculum (WAC) elective;
• One Philosophy elective;
• One American Government or one American History or Economics elective;
• BUAD 1020 or CMPT 1100;
• One elective from Anthropology, Geography, Psychology, or Sociology;
• One Communication elective;
• AL 3500 – Fundamentals of Interdisciplinary Research; and
• AL 4950 – Senior Capstone (AL 4940 – Field Experience/Internship – may be used as the capstone with Instructor permission.)
Within the upper division curriculum, thirty-nine (39) semester hours must be completed in courses numbered 3000 or 4000. Students must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit as a University of Toledo student prior to graduation (per UT Academic Policy 3364-71-10). The minimum number of approved credit hours required for completion of a University Studies program from the University College is 120 semester hours and may be more, depending upon the agreed program content.
Bachelor of Arts in University Studies Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1130 | College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse | 3 |
| MATH 1180 | Reasoning With Mathematics (or higher) | 3 |
| Diversity of US and Non-US Diversity | 6 | |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 6 | |
| Social Sciences Core | 6 | |
| Natural Science Core, from different disciplines, one with lab | 7 | |
| BUAD 1020 | Micro-Computer Applications In Business | 3 |
| or CMPT 1100 | Microsoft Office Applications | |
| English literature or WAC <may also count as Humanities> | 3 | |
| Philosophy <may also count as Humanities> | 3 | |
| Select one class of the following <may also count as Social Science>: | 3 | |
ECON | ||
US Political Science | ||
US History | ||
| Select one class of the following <may also count as Social Science>: | 3 | |
ANTH | ||
GEPL | ||
PSY | ||
SOC | ||
| Communication <may also count as Humanities of Social Science> | 3 | |
| Thirty-nine hours must be completed at the 3000-4000 level by the time of graduation | 39 | |
| AL 3500 | Fundamentals of Interdisciplinary Research | 3 |
| AL 4950 | Senior Capstone | 4 |
| Total Hours | 98 | |
The Program must contain at least 30 semester-hours of course work that is distinct from any existing major at UToledo. No more than six classes from any one department may be incorporated without that department’s permission. Students must create a Plan of Study and submit for approval by end of second semester in program. Hours needed in the University Studies program depend on the individual student record and situation. The information lists the requirements towards the minimum number of 120 approved semester hours, or more depending on the approved program of study, needed for the degree.
Bachelor of Science in University Studies Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1130 | College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse | 3 |
| MATH 1180 | Reasoning With Mathematics (or higher) | 3 |
| Diversity of US and Non-US Diversity | 6 | |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 6 | |
| Social Sciences Core | 6 | |
| Natural Science, two disciplines, one with lab | 7 | |
| BUAD 1020 | Micro-Computer Applications In Business | 3 |
| or CMPT 1100 | Microsoft Office Applications | |
| English literature or WAC <may also count as Humanities> | 3 | |
| Philosophy <may also count as Humanities> | 3 | |
| Select one class of the following <may also count as Social Science>: | 3 | |
ECON | ||
US Political Science | ||
US History | ||
| Select one class of the following <may also count as Social Science>: | 3 | |
ANTH | ||
GEPL | ||
PSY | ||
SOC | ||
| Communication <may also count as Humanities of Social Science> | 3 | |
| Thirty-nine hours must be completed at the 3000-4000 level by the time of graduation | 39 | |
| AL 3500 | Fundamentals of Interdisciplinary Research | 3 |
| AL 4950 | Senior Capstone | 4 |
| Total Hours | 98 | |
This Program must contain at least 30 semester-hours of course work that is distinct from any existing major at UToledo. No more than six classes from any one department may be incorporated without that department’s permission. Students must create a Plan of Study and submit for approval by end of second semester in the University Studies program. Hours needed in the program depend on individual student record and situation. The information lists the requirements towards the minimum number of 120 approved semester hours, or more depending on the approved program of study, needed for the degree.
Qualifications for BS degree:
- Twenty-five percent (25%) of course work applying toward degree must be completed in one of the following areas:
- Natural Sciences,
- Mathematics,
- Computer Sciences and/or
- Health Education.
- A minimum of twelve to fifteen (12-15) semester-hours of course work at the 3000-4000 level in the above areas must also be completed.
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN UNIVERSITY STUDIES
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1130 | College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse | 3 |
| MATH 1180 | Reasoning With Mathematics (or higher) | 3 |
| Diversity of US and Non-US Diversity | 6 | |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 6 | |
| Social Sciences Core | 6 | |
| Natural Science Core, from different disciplines, one with lab | 7 | |
| BUAD 1020 | Micro-Computer Applications In Business | 3 |
| or CMPT 1100 | Microsoft Office Applications | |
| English literature or WAC <may also count as Humanities> | 3 | |
| Philosophy <may also count as Humanities> | 3 | |
| Select one class of the following <may also count as Social Science>: | 3 | |
ECON | ||
US Political Science | ||
US History | ||
| Select one class of the following <may also count as Social Science>: | 3 | |
ANTH | ||
GEPL | ||
PSY | ||
SOC | ||
| Communication <may also count as Humanities of Social Science> | 3 | |
| Thirty-nine hours must be completed at the 3000-4000 level by the time of graduation | 39 | |
| AL 3500 | Fundamentals of Interdisciplinary Research | 3 |
| AL 4950 | Senior Capstone | 4 |
| Total Hours | 98 | |
BACHELOR OF SCience IN UNIVERSITY STUDIES
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1130 | College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse | 3 |
| MATH 1180 | Reasoning With Mathematics (or higher) | 3 |
| Diversity of US and Non-US Diversity | 6 | |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 6 | |
| Social Sciences Core | 6 | |
| Natural Science Core, from different disciplines, one with lab | 7 | |
| BUAD 1020 | Micro-Computer Applications In Business | 3 |
| or CMPT 1100 | Microsoft Office Applications | |
| English literature or WAC <may also count as Humanities> | 3 | |
| Philosophy <may also count as Humanities> | 3 | |
| Select one class of the following <may also count as Social Science>: | 3 | |
ECON | ||
US Political Science | ||
US History | ||
| Select one class of the following <may also count as Social Science>: | 3 | |
ANTH | ||
GEPL | ||
PSY | ||
SOC | ||
| Communication <may also count as Humanities of Social Science> | 3 | |
| Thirty-nine hours must be completed at the 3000-4000 level by the time of graduation | 39 | |
| AL 3500 | Fundamentals of Interdisciplinary Research | 3 |
| AL 4950 | Senior Capstone | 4 |
| Total Hours | 98 | |
The University Studies student will be able to relate their program of study to the larger plan they have developed for their lives and careers. S/he will be able to articulate how the learning outcomes support specific objectives to be achieved.
The University Studies student will solve problems specific to their area of study.
The University Studies student will be able to apply discipline-based information to larger contexts.
The University Studies student will extend the knowledge and skills learned in coursework through a Senior Capstone that can be completed as a field experience, internship, or project in an area related to their program of study. Students will develop a project that synthesizes the learning outcomes acquired.