Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences

Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences is the school of liberal arts at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

Competitive Graduates: The percentage of Dedman students accepted to medical school is typically 10-20 points higher than the national average each year.

In 1966, Dr. Franklin G. Balch, a political science professor at SMU, founded the "Superior Studies Program" consisting of 40 students.

Thus, the University Honors Program developed, growing in 2006 to a group of more than 850 students who complete a required minimum of seven courses in the humanities.

The program notably features smaller classes, highly acclaimed professors, guest lecturers on controversial topics, and free special events for its participants.