Great Texts of the Western Tradition (BA)
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Great Texts of the Western Tradition (BA) major is granted through the Elite Academic Program Application, which is available in a prospective student’s goBAYLOR account. Applicant review is non-competitive and based on responses to the prompts in the Elite Academic Program Application.
Requirements for a Major in Great Texts of the Western Tradition (BA)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Total Hours Requirement | (124) | |
| Minimum GPA - 2.0 ("C") Overall and in Major | ||
| Minimum Hours in Residence | (60) | |
| Minimum Advanced Hours (for UG: 3000- or 4000-level courses) | (36) | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Arts and Sciences Core 1 | 47-54 | |
| Great Text Core | ||
| GTX 2301 | Intellectual Traditions of the Ancient World : Literature and Thought 2 | 3 |
| GTX 2302 | Medieval Intellectual Traditions: Literature and Thought in Context 2 | 3 |
| GTX 3321 | Early Modern Age | 3 |
| GTX 3322 | Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries | 3 |
| GTX 4321 | Twentieth Century | 3 |
| GTX 4343 | Great Texts Capstone Course | 3 |
| Restricted Electives or Concentration | ||
| OPTION A: General Track (No Concentration) | ||
| Select 9 hrs. 3000- or 4000-level GTX courses | 9 | |
| Select 3 hrs. additional GTX courses | 3 | |
| OPTION B: Select one concentration | ||
| Note: Additional elective hrs. to reach 124 hrs. minimum may be required. | ||
| Total Hours | 124 | |
- 1
Core requirements and hours may vary based on individual student factors, including course selection, language proficiency, transfer status, specialized programs (e.g., BIC). Students should consult with their advisor and degree audit for additional information.
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Students who complete World Cultures I, World Cultures II, and Social World I (BIC 1314, BIC 1324, BIC 2330) in the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core may receive credit for GTX 2301 and GTX 2302 by petition.