General Studies (AA)

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This is a recommended academic map for students who seek an Associate of Arts degree and are undecided about a specific baccalaureate degree program. Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should confirm transferability of courses to meet specific degree requirements from the institution to which they plan to attend.

Curriculum

College Readiness Courses (if needed)

General Education Core Curriculum Course List

Semester I

ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3
MATH (Core 020)
Creative Arts (Core 050)
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit Hours: 3
Component Area Option (Core 090)

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3
Transfer Elective*
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit Hours: 3
Social & Behavioral Science (Core 080)
Transfer Elective*

Semester III

Life & Physical Science with Lab (Core 030)
Language, Philosophy, & Culture (Core 040)
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) Credit Hours: 3
Transfer Elective*
Component Area Option (Core 090)

Semester IV

Transfer Elective*
Life & Physical Science with Lab (Core 030)
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) Credit Hours: 3
Transfer Elective*
Transfer Elective*

*Transfer Electives

Students who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree should seek advising from the institution to which they intend to transfer.

Select an additional 18 SCH of academic electives to bring the total semester hours to 60.

Total Semester Hours - 60

*Courses are suggested electives that will contribute to AA degree requirements. Different electives may be chosen, but must be selected from the academic rather than the technical courses, as indicated in the course descriptions.

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