Texas State University

Academics

-- Campus Catalog --
Registration Priority

• After campus students

Closed Programs
All upper-division business courses (ACCT, CIS, ECO, FIN, MGT, MKT.) Freshman and sophomore-level ACCT, ECO, BLAW courses ARE available. Sound recording technology and nursing are closed.

Limitations
Highly competitive (and limited) biology, chemistry, physics, art, health, and physical education (AT/ESS) courses, these cannot be guaranteed. An audition or portfolio may be required for some theatre and art courses. An audition may be required for music majors. Student teaching, internships, and social work practicum courses all require prior approval from the departments.

Notable Academic Programs

• Geography - Texas State is listed as the Number #1 Geography program in the nation in many national Geographic journals. Texas State offers unique courses in GIS, Water Resources, Urban & Regional Planning, plus Resource & Environmental Studies. The TXST campus sits on the San Marcos river, an ideal area for water and sustainability research.
• Music - Texas State offers Music Performance, Music Studies, Jazz Studies, and more. The proximity to Austin allows musicians to perform in the Live Music Capital of the World and attend South By Southwest in the spring.
• Mass Communication - A large and prominent program in Digital Media Innovation, Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations provides students with multiple areas of Mass Communication knowledge and experience.
• Criminal Justice - Extensive courses in law enforcement, corrections, crisis and hostage negotiation are provided along with internship opportunities in large cities like Austin and San Antonio.
• Music Theater - Texas State is ranked among the best in the country in musical theatre. Access to Austin and South By Southwest provides many artistic opportunities.

Unique Academic Programs

• Water Management - A unique program for Geography majors.
• Geographic Information Sciences & Emergency Management - For Geography majors and minors.

Options
Honors Access: Yes

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Aerospace Sciences: Aerospace Studies

Agriculture: Agricultural Business, Animal Sciences, Farm and Ranch Management, Horticulture, Land Resources, Mechanized Agriculture, Plant and Soil Systems, Plant Science, Soil Science, Water Management

Anthropology: Anthropology, Archaeology, Ethnic Studies, Evolutionary Anthropology

Area Studies: African Studies, Asian/Oriental Studies, Chicano/Mexican American Studies, East Asian Literature/Studies, European Studies, Gender, Ethnicity and Multicultural Studies, Gerontology, Hispanic Studies, International Studies, Japanse Studies (minor), Latin American Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Popular Culture, Russian Studies, Southwest Studies, U.S. - Mexico Border Health Issues

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art History, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Studio Art

Athletics: Athletic Training, Coaching, Exercise Science, Fitness Management, Physical Education

Biological Sciences: Aquatic Biology, Botany/Plant Sciences, Microbiology, Wildlife Biology

Business: Advertising, International Business, Public Administration, Public Relations

Chemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry

Communications: Broadcasting, Communication, Electronic Media, Interpersonal and Public Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Multimedia, Newspapers, Organizational Communication, Print Media, Speech/Rhetoric/Public Address, Visual Communication Technology, Writing/Editing

Consumer and Family Studies: Consumer Sciences/Services, Family Economics and Resource Management, Family Studies

Criminal Justice: Corrections, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement/Police Sciences

Education: Bilingual, Child Development, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Secondary Education, Special Education

Engineering: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

English: Creative Writing, English, Film Studies, Professional Writing, Technical Writing, Writing

Environmental Studies: Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Sustainability Studies, Wildlife Biology/Science

Fashion: Apparel/Fashion Merchandising

Food Science: Nutrition

Foreign Language: French, German, Japanese (some courses), Spanish

General Studies: Individualized Degree Program, Interdisciplinary Studies, Leadership Studies

Geography and Urban Studies: Applied Geography, Cartography, City Planning, Geographic Information Sciences & Emergency Management, Geography, Physical Geography, Planning, Regional Analysis/Planning, Urban Planning

Health and Safety Sciences: Clinical Laboratory Science, Communication Disorders, Dietetics, Exercise Science, Gerontology, Health Promotion, Health Services/Hospital Administration and Management, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Records Administration and Services, Public Health, Respiratory Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Wellness

History: History

Hospitality and Tourism: Tourism and Travel

Industrial Studies: Construction Management, Industrial Education, Industrial Technology, Industrial Technology Management

Information Studies: Computer Science, Computer Technology

Interdisciplinary Studies: Popular Culture

International Studies: International Relations, International Studies

Mathematics: Applied Mathematics, Mathematics

Medieval/Renaissance Studies: Medieval/Renaissance Studies

Military Sciences: Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC

Music: Bluegrass and Country Music

Performing Arts: Acting, Choral Music, Dance, Design/Technical, Directing, Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Theater, Music/Jazz Studies, Theater Arts/Drama, Theater Production

Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy, Religious Studies

Physics: Applied Physics, Physics

Political Science: International Studies, Political Science, Public Administration/Affairs

Pre-Professional : Law Pre-Professional, Medicine Pre-Professional, Pharmacy Pre-Professional, Veterinary Medicine Pre-Professional

Psychology: Psychology

Recreation: Recreation, Recreation Therapy

Sociology/Social Work: Applied Sociology, Social Work, Sociology, Womens Studies

Speech Pathology and Audiology: Communication Disorders

Technology: Civil Engineering Technology, Computer Technology, Construction Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Technology

Theater: Performance and Directing

Conditions

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GPA and Other Academic Requirements

• No students accepted from NSE members within my own state
• Freshmen admitted at placement below 30 credit hours and/or below age 20 are required to live on campus. Students from Canada: Limited to two semesters. Must enroll in 12 hours per semester. Additional or fewer hours are not permitted. ALL incoming students will be required to submit proof of a meningitis vaccination before registering at Texas State.

Exchange Preferences

• Full-year exchange Accepted
• Single term exchange Accepted

Mid-Year Exchange (Exchange that begins with the Spring/Winter Term)

• Available

Non-Native English Speakers

• TOEFL: must have a score of 550 paper, N/A computer or 78 Internet
• IELTS: must have a score of 6

Summer Exchange

• Plan A/B with full-term enrollment

International Students (Visa Students)

• Will accept on Plan A

Tuition / Fees

-- Campus Budget --

• Fees are subject to change without notice.
• Two semesters = one academic year
• Three quarters = one academic year

Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment (Plan A) Students

• Figures are current as of 06/01/18.
• Estimated cost: $5467.40.
• Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
• Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
• Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
• See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment (Plan A) students.

Tuition and Fees - Home Payment (Plan B) Students

• No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
• Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
• See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment (Plan B) students.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

• Host Payment (Plan A): 18
• Home Payment (Plan B): 17

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 06/01/18.

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
NSE Program Fee	$50	Year	Plan A & B	Mandatory
Housing Deposit	$300	Year	Plan A & B	Optional
Health Service Fee	$10	Year	Plan A & B	Mandatory
Health Insurance	$1443	Semester	Plan A & B	Optional
Parking Fee	$485	Year	Plan A & B	Optional
Orientation Fee	$60	Year	Plan A & B	Mandatory
Parking-Perimeter Fee	$115	Year	Plan A & B	Optional

Important Notes: Students must have health insurance, either from home or obtained at Texas State for a nominal fee. The $10.00 Health Service Fee is for the meningitis vaccination upload (if needed.)

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $688 per semester.

Financial Aid

Host Payment (Plan A)
For Plan A U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus. Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus. Host campuses award aid to eligible incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available. Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.

For eligible Plan A applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:

• Pell
• CWS
• Perkins
• SEOG
• DL
• Plus

Use FAFSA CODE: 003615
Home Payment (Plan B)
For eligible Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 06/01/18
On-Campus Housing Per Semester

• 18% living on campus
• Double: $3520
• Full-year contract required for a full-year exchange
• On campus living is limited
• Maximum unrestricted housing reserved: 15

Off-Campus Housing

• Appoximate monthly cost: $600
• Proximity to campus: Less than a mile (on bus route)
• Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

Notes About Housing
On-campus housing is required for students below age 20 with fewer than 30 credit hours. Mostly freshmen live in residence halls on campus. Those with 30+ hours have limited TXST owned housing options, but they include residence halls on campus and Bobcat Village apartments on the campus bus route. Rates vary from $2735-4893 depending on room style. A full year housing contract is binding if residing the full year. Suggest submitting an application early. Previous NSE students recommend off-campus housing, unless exchanging one semester. Off-campus options (near campus or on the bus route): http://smstudenthousing.com. Note that 5-month off-campus contracts may be difficult to find, but an all-year exchange offers plentiful off-campus options.

Meal Plans Per Semester

• Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
• $1220 per semester for 10 meals per week.

Notes About Meal Plans
Bobcat Village apartments has kitchens. You can also purchase a commuter dining plan if living off campus, and can build your own meal plan. If living in a hall, the most popular meal plan is the 150 block for $1220.