What is degree in three?
A degree in three is a representation of the 120 credit hour degree program as a three year pathway alternative for students. This option allows you to see how you can complete your degree in an accelerated time period.
What are the benefits of a degree in three?
By decreasing your time to graduation, you will incur less cost and be ready to start your career. Students who participate in degree in three programs are retained at a higher rate and graduate faster.
Is the degree in three for you?
If you have 30 or more credit hours, either through dual credit/AP as first time in college students or as transfer students with community college or university credit hours, you may e eligible for the degree in three.
Contact your academic advisor if you have specific questions.
Select from the list below (click college to find your specific program).
College of Business
College of Education
- Human Development and Family Science (BS)
- Family and Community, Family Life Education Track
- Family and Community, Intervention and Administration Track
- Family and Community, Lifespan Development Track
- Teacher Certification in Family Consumer Science (6th-12th Grade)
- Teacher Certification in Human Development and Family Studies (8th-12th Grade)
- Kinesiology (BS)
- Health Promotion (BS)
- Recreation, Event and Sport Management (BS)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (BS)
- Core Subjects Early Childhood - Grade 6 (No Specialization)
- Core Subjects EC-6 with ESL Supplemental Certification
- Core Subjects EC-6 with Bilingual Supplemental Certification
- Core Subjects EC-6 with Special Education EC-12 Certification
- Grades 4-8 English Language Arts & Reading with ESL Supplemental Certification
- Grades 4-8 Mathematics with ESL Supplemental Certification
- Grades 4-8 Science with ESL Supplemental Certification
- Grades 4-8 Social Studies with ESL Supplemental Certification
College of Engineering
- *University Core Options
- Biomedical Engineering (BS)
- Computer Engineering (BS)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Information Technology (BS)
- Electrical Engineering (BS)
- Construction Engineering Technology (BSET)
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSET)
- Materials Science & Engineering (BS)
- Mechanical & Energy Engineering (BS)
College of Health and Public Service
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
- Anthropology (BA)
- Communications Studies (BA)
- Communication Studies secondary teacher certification (BA)
- Dance (BA)
- Dance (teacher certification) (BA)
- Economics (BA and BS)
- English with concentration in Creative Writing, Literature, or Writing/Rhetoric (BA)
- English with concentration in English LA with 7-12 Teaching Certification (BA)
- French (BA)
- French teacher certification (BA)
- German (BA)
- German teacher certification (BA)
- Geography (BA and BS)
- History (BA)
- History teacher certification (BA)
- Integrative Studies (BA and BS)
- International Studies with concentration in International Security and Diplomacy (BA)
- International Studies with concentration in Peace Studies (BA)
- International Studies with concentration in Regional Studies (BA)
- International Studies with concentration in International Business and Economics (BA)
- International Studies with concentration in International Development and Humanitarian Affairs (BA)
- Japanese (BA)
- Converged Broadcast Media (BA)
- Media Arts (BA)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Religion Studies (BA)
- Political Science (BA)
- Psychology (BA and BS)
- Social Science (BA)
- Social Science Secondary Education Teacher Certification (BA)
- Sociology (BA and BS)
- Spanish (BA)
- Spanish Teacher Certification (BA)
- Theatre (BA)
- Theatre with a concentration in Performance (BA)
- Theatre with a concentration in Design Tech (BA)
- Theatre (all level Teacher Certification) (BA)
- Professional and Technical Communication (BA)
College of Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism
College of Music
College of Science
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- Biochemistry (BA)
- Biochemistry (BS)
- Biology (BA)
- Biology (BS)
- Ecology (BS)
- Medical Laboratory Sciences (BS)
- Chemistry (BA)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Mathematics (BA with certification)
- Mathematics (BA without certification)
- Mathematics (BS with certification - Foreign Language)
- Mathematics (BS without certification - Foreign Language)
- Mathematics (BS with certification - Technical Writing)
- Mathematics (BS without certification - Technical Writing)
- Physics (BA)
- Physics (BS)
College of Visual Arts
- Art History (BA)
- Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies (BA)
- Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies with concentration in Arts Management (BA)
- Visual Art Studies (BFA)
- Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies with concentration in Design Management (BA)
- Studio Art with concentration in Ceramics (BFA)
- Studio Art with concentration in Metalsmithing and Jewelry (BFA)
- Studio Art with concentration in Printmaking (BFA)
- Studio Art with concentration in Drawing and Painting (BFA)
- Studio Art with concentration in New Media Art (BFA)
- Studio Art with concentrating in Sculpture (BFA)
- Studio Art with concentration in Fibers (BFA)
- Studio Art concentration in Photography (BFA)
School of Journalism
New College
The Applied Arts and Sciences Unit of New College awards the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) Degree. This degree program is highly individualized, with each student working directly with an advisor to build upon prior credits in creating a degree program. The advisor will help with student to maximize the academic credits transferred and to prepare for future educational and career goals.
The B.A.A.S. degree consists of 120 total credit hours, of which at least 36 must be upper level (3000 or 4000 numbered) and at least 30 completed at UNT. The program offers many fully online courses as well courses taught in Denton, in Frisco, at the Collin Higher Education Center and elsewhere.
In working with the advisor, students use a combination of transfer credits, military credits, and UNT courses to complete the following components of the B.A.A.S. degree:
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- University core curriculum (42 credit hours)
- See catalog.unt.edu for a full listing of core courses.
- Many B.A.A.S. students transfer in core courses, sometimes the entire core.
- Occupational specialization (21 credit hours)
- These are often transfer courses coming from military coursework or from an A.A.S. degree or certificate at a community college.
- To see examples of how specific A.A.S. degrees could lead to the UNT B.A.A.S., see ntccc.unt.edu/aas-baas. Select UNT under universities, and all of the options will appear below.
- B.A.A.S. degree program core courses (9 credit hours)
- Three upper level courses taken while at UNT by all students in the program.
- Specialty concentrations (typically three 12 credit hour concentrations)
- Selected in consultation with the advisor to meet the goals of the individual student.
- Courses are drawn from a combination of transfer courses and UNT courses from all departments
- Concentrations include things ranging from non-profit management to chemistry, computer security to human resources, health studies to learning technology. Talk to an advisor to see what would work for you!
- Electives (12 credit hours)
- University core curriculum (42 credit hours)
- To consult with an advisor about your individual plan, call the B.A.A.S. unit at 940-369-8129 to make an appointment. Appointments can be done in person in Denton, in Frisco or in McKinney (Collin Higher Education Center). They can also be arranged via Skype or by phone.
Honors College
Advanced Honors College Scholar Award
This award is available for transfer and "degrees-in-three" students.
Hours: 12
Minimum GPA: 3.30
1. HNRS 3500 Thesis Proposal
2. Honors Thesis (HNRS 4951 or department equivalent 4950/4951)
3. Six (6) hours from the following:
a. 1 mentored research experience
b. 1 Honors contact
c. Honors study abroad credit