University Studies-Leadership (USAL-LED) Application

The objective of the University Studies Degree is to provide students with an interdisciplinary academic degree with a focus on leadership education.The University Studies Degree includes a minimum of 120 credit hours that must include the following:

  • Leadership Area of Concentration: 26 hours
  • University Core Curriculum: 42hours
  • Two Minors: 15-18 hours each
  • At least 1 minor must be from outside the College of Ag & Life
  • General Electives: 16-22 hours

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply for the USAL-LED major, a student must meet the following criteria:

  • Must have a competitive GPR and be in good academic standing.
  • Have completed less than 90 hours.
  • Less than 45 hours: must complete majority of core curriculum and 1 core MATH
  • More than 45 hours: must complete all core curriculum
  • Complete the application and answer all required essays.
  • Must have completed ALED 202 or be currently enrolled

Application Process

To complete your application, students must submit the following:

  1. Completed and signed application form – The entire application must be typed.
  2. Approval signatures for each minor – It is your responsibility to make sure you adhere to all minor requirements, application processes, and deadlines.
  3. Answers to essay questions
  4. Completed University Studies Degree Plan

Application Deadlines

We review applications each semester. To be considered a change of major for a particular semester, you must submit your completed application by 5:00pm on the following deadlines. You may submit your application at any time, but it will only be reviewed after the deadlines below.

Admittance Semester / Deadline
Summer / March 10th
Fall / June 10th
Spring / October 10th

Submit Application Materials Directly To:

Charlene Boggus

Room 276, Ag Life Sciences Building (AGLS)

Department of Ag Leadership, Education & Communications

2116 TAMU - 600 John Kimbrough Boulevard

Texas A&M University

College Station, TX 77843-2116

979-862-3001

Applications must be turned in to our office as a hard copy.

University Studies-Leadership

Application Form

Semester Applying for:
Name:
UIN:
Email:
Cell Phone:

I am applying for a Bachelor of Science in University Studies,

with a concentration in Leadership (USAL-LED).

Minor #1:
Minor Advisor
(Please print)
Signature of Approval
Date
Notes (if needed)
Minor #2:
Minor Advisor
(Please print)
Signature of Approval
Date
Notes (if needed)

Statement of Understanding:

Upon approval of my application, I understand that the courses listed on the attached degree plan constitute the requirements for completing the University Studies Degree. I further understand that:

  1. I must earn at least 36 hours of 300-400 level coursework at Texas A&M to be eligible for graduation.
  2. I must fulfill all requirements of the Texas A&M University Core Curriculum including two (2) writing courses and six (6) hours of Internationaland Cultural Diversity courses.
  3. I must have completed 2 years of foreign language in high school or two semesters of foreign language at Texas A&M.
  4. I am bound by all rules contained within the Texas A&M University Catalog that is my catalog of record.

I understand that the University Studies degree offers me flexibility in designing a program of study to meet my educational goals. Because there is some personalization to the degree, I understand and am willing to accept responsibility for the courses proposed and accepted. I understand that I must meet the proposed requirements and any additional University and College requirements for earning this degree.

Signature of ApplicantDate

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For Use by USAL-LED Office Only:

Date Completed Application Received: ______Received By: ______

Decision: ______

University Studies-Leadership

Application Questions

Please answer the following questions. Your answers should be typed,

12-pt font and be about 200-250 words per question.

  1. Overall, why are you interested in a University Studies degree? What two minors you are interested in and why?
  1. How would you describe your degree program to an employer?
  1. Optional Questions:
  2. Is there any additional information you wish for us to take into consideration when reviewing your application?
  3. Is there anything concerning your academic history that you would like for us to know?

Other Notes

  • All Minor courses and Leadership courses must be completed with a C or better
  • You need a cumulative 2.0 GPA to graduate
  • To determine the number of General Elective Hours:
  • Add together the total number of hours of your minors and subtract that total from 53.
  • Example: 53hrs - (18hrs+15hrs)= 20 General Elective Hours
  • Your USAL Advisor will confirm that the General Elective Hours are correct.
  • It is YOUR responsibility to research the minors application process, deadlines, and requirements. You can find a list of all minors offered at Texas A&M here:
B.S.: University Studies-Leadership (USAL-LED)
Catalog: Fall 2014-Fall 2017
Student Name: / Date:
UIN:
Leadership Area of Concentration (26 hrs)
ALEC 201—Foundations of ALEC / 2 / ALED 424 – Applied Ethics in Leadership / 3
ALED 202—Intro to Leadership Philosophy / 3 / ALED 481—Senior Seminar (taken last semester) / 3
ALED 301—Personal Leadership Education / 3 / ALED Upper Level Elective / 3
ALED 340-C—Survey of Leadership Theory / 3 / ALED Upper Level Elective / 3
ALED 440-W—Leading Change / 3
***ALL classes for Area of Concentration & Minors must have a grade of a “C” or better***
Minor #1: / Minor #2:
General Electives (16-22 HRS)
University Core Curriculum (UCC) (42HRS)
COMMUNICATION (6 hrs) / CREATIVE ARTS (3 hrs)

UCC Elective*

/ 3 / UCC Elective* / 3

UCC Elective *

/

3

/ SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (3 hrs)
MATHEMATICS (6 hrs) / UCC Elective* / 3

UCC Elective *

/ 3 / AMERICAN HISTORY (6 hrs)

UCC Elective *

/ 3 / UCC Elective * / 3
LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCES (9 hrs) / UCC Elective * / 3
UCC Elective* / 3 / POLITICAL SCIENCE (6 hrs)
UCC Elective* / 3 / POLS 206 – American National Govt / 3
UCC Elective* / 3 / POLS 207 – State and Local Govt / 3
LANGUAGE, PHILSOPHY, & CULTURE(3 hrs)
UCC Elective* / 3
Additional Requirements
International & Cultural Diversity / 3 / 2 terms of college foreign language or 2 years of high school / High Impact Experience
International & Cultural Diversity / 3
21 Hours of 300-400 Level Courses in ALED / 36 Hours of 300-400 Level Courses at TAMU / 120 Total Degree Hours
 300-400 Level Required / * See core.tamu.edufor University Core Curriculum (UCC) Requirements