Concentrations
A concentration in UNSC is usually understood as fifteen or more hours at the 3000-4000 level in a single subject/area or as completing the requirements for a minor. Concentrations were modeled after most minor requirements. Refer to the catalog to review the requirements. Depending on the classes you choose, completing the concentration may also satisfy the minor requirements. Students are encouraged only to apply the term “concentration” when they feel confident saying they have done (or will do) "substantial, advanced work" in that subject/area. Students who declare a secondary major or minor are automatically considered to have a concentration in that discipline.
UNSC students can concentrate in any subject/area offered as a major in the College of Arts and Sciences and any minor offered at Baylor. Click here for a list of College of Arts and Sciences degrees. Click here for a list of all secondary majors and minors in the University, or refer to Baylor’s Undergraduate Catalog. For possible concentrations outside the College of Arts and Sciences please email University_Scholars@baylor.edu so you can discuss these options with an advisor.
As a first-year student, it is important for you to give yourself time to explore your interests intentionally and in discussions with mentors. While the UNSC major allows for flexibility it also comes with a significant amount of responsibility. Throughout this process you will want to proactively consider your goals, strengths, and passions. Generally, UNSC majors can pursue 2-3 areas of study.
- At the end of your first year, you should have decided on at least one area of study you will pursue at Baylor.
- In your second year, you can begin to add additional concentrations.
- You will want to review the requirements for possible minors and secondary majors as well as consider your post baccalaureate goals. You can then determine if you want to officially declare a minor or secondary major.
- If you plan to continue onto graduate school in a particular discipline, it would be wise to declare a secondary major in that area, if one is available. If not available, you can align your course work to model the degree plan for the major.
- It will be important to be in consultation with faculty mentors in your areas of study and UNSC advisors.
- As a UNSC major, you do not have the general core requirements, but you still need to take the needed prerequisite courses required by departments in your areas of study.
- As a UNSC major you still only have 4 years to complete your goals, and you may need to prioritize what is possible during those four years when making your plans.