Program: Liberal Arts and Social Sciences degree requirements - University of North Texas

Apr 01, 2025

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

The following requirements are in addition to the University Core Curriculum requirements for Bachelor of Arts degrees. Students in the Mayborn School of Journalism follow the requirements listed under Mayborn School of Journalism Degree Requirements .

Foreign Language, 3–12 hours (or proficiency)

Must attain Intermediate II (2050) level (prerequisite for 2050 course is 2040; prerequisite for 2040 course is 1020; prerequisite for 1020 course is 1010). Majors in Content Strategy, Technical Communication and Theatre are not required to complete the Foreign Language requirement.

Distribution Requirement (6 hours)

Courses that will allow students to possess a greater understanding of cultural diversity and global issues, as well as communication and digital skills necessary to be competitive in the workforce.

Cultural Diversity and Global Issues (3 advanced hours in one course taken at UNT)

Courses focused on cultural diversity in regional, national or international contexts, depending on the nature of the course.

3 hours from an approved Study Abroad program can substitute for this requirement.

Communication and Digital Skills (3 advanced hours in one course taken at UNT)

Courses focused on developing written, oral or visual communication skills using discipline-specific digital technologies.