Associate of Arts Degree

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This Associate of Arts degree (AA) is a general education degree with an emphasis on the Core requirements. Students should select a major to find a series of suggested courses that meet the requirements of the AA and align with transfer requirements into a four-year academic program.

First Semester

ENGL 1301Ω - English Composition I Credits: 3 ♦
HIST 1301Ω - History of the United States to 1877 Credits: 3 ♦
See Major Plan - Creative Arts Core Course Credits: 3♦
See Major Plan - Elective in Major Credits: 3

For First time in College Students:

EDUC 1200 - Learning Frameworks Credits: 2 ♦
And
KINE 1164 - Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness Credits: 1 ♦
Or
Science - 4th Credit hour on one 4-credit Life and Physical Sciences Core Course

BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications Credits: 3 ♦
Or
KINE 1304 - Personal/Community Health Credits: 3 ♦
Or
KINE 1306 - First Aid Credits: 3 ♦
See Major Plan for Recommendation

For Students Who Are Not First Time In College:

BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications Credits: 3 ♦
Or
KINE 1304 - Personal/Community Health Credits: 3 ♦
Or
KINE 1306 - First Aid Credits: 3 ♦
Or
KINE 1164 - Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness Credits: 1 ♦
And
Science - 4th credit hour of two 4-credit Life and Physical Sciences Core Courses♦

See Major Plan for Recommendation

Total: 15-17 SCH

Second Semester

ENGL 1302Ω - English Composition II Credits: 3 ♦
Or
ENGL 2311Ω - Technical Writing Credits: 3 ♦
See Major Plan for Recommendation
HIST 1302Ω - History of the United States Since 1877 Credits: 3 ♦
Or
HIST 2301Ω - History of Texas Credits: 3 ♦
See Major Plan for Recommendation
SPCH Oral Communication Credits: 3♦
MATH Mathematics Credits: 3♦
See Major Plan - Elective in Major Credits: 3

Total: 15 SCH

Third Semester

See Major Plan - Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Course Credits: 3♦
See Major Plan - Life and Physical Sciences Core Course Credits: 3♦
GOVT 2305Ω - Federal Government Credits: 3 ♦
See Major Plan - Elective in Major Credits: 3
See Major Plan - Elective in Major Credits: 3

Total: 15 SCH

Fourth Semester

See Major Plan - Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Course Credits: 3♦
See Major Plan - Life and Physical Sciences Core Course Credits: 3♦
GOVT 2306Ω - Texas Government Credits: 3 ♦
See Major Plan - Elective in Major Credits: 3
See Major Plan - Elective in Major Credits: 3

Total: 15 SCH

Total Semester Credit Hours for Degree = 60-62

♦ Core curriculum course

Ω Indicates course with optional Honors contract