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Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AS degree

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Science degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.

Semester I

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework will transfer as EDP 1350 but will NOT be TxST degree applicable
Select one course from the Creative Arts (50) Core will transfer as TxST Creative Arts (50) Core
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENG 1310 [TxST Communication (10) Core]
MATH 1314 - College Algebra will transfer as MATH 1315 [TxST Mathematics (20) Core]

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENG 1320 [TxST Communication (10) Core]
*** BIOL 2404 - Human Anatomy and Physiology (AS Approved Course Requirement) will transfer as BIO 2430
Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POSI 2320 or POSI 2310 [TxST Government/Political Science (70) Core]
*** Select either BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I (AS Approved Course Requirement) or CHEM 1311 General Chemistry Lecture I (AS Approved Course Requirement) AND CHEM 1111 General Chemistry Laboratory I (AS Approved Course Requirement) OR CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I (AS Approved Course Requirement) will transfer as BIO 1330 AND BIO 1130 or CHEM 1341 AND CHEM 1141 [TxST Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core]

Semester III

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POSI 2320 or POSI 2310 [TxST Government/Political Science (70) Core]
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as TxST American History (60) Core

Semester IV

Select either BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I (AS Approved Course Requirement) or CHEM 1311 General Chemistry Lecture I (AS Approved Course Requirement) AND CHEM 1111 General Chemistry Laboratory I (AS Approved Course Requirement) OR CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I (AS Approved Course Requirement) or CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II (AS Approved Course Requirement) OR CHEM 1312 General Chemistry Lecture II (AS Approved Course Requirement) AND CHEM 1112 General Chemistry Laboratory II (AS Approved Course Requirement) will transfer as BIO 1330 AND BIO 1130 or CHEM 1341 AND CHEM 1141 or CHEM 1342 AND CHEM 1142 [TxST Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core]
Select any KINE 11XX course will transfer as TxST ESS/PFW Major Activity
Select one course from the Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core will transfer as TxST Language, Philosophy, and Culture (40) Core
Select any KINE 11XX course will transfer as TxST ESS/PFW Major Activity
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as TxST American History (60) Core

Semester V

Select either BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I (AS Approved Course Requirement) or CHEM 1311 General Chemistry Lecture I (AS Approved Course Requirement) AND CHEM 1111 General Chemistry Laboratory I (AS Approved Course Requirement) OR CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I (AS Approved Course Requirement) or CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II (AS Approved Course Requirement) OR CHEM 1312 General Chemistry Lecture II (AS Approved Course Requirement) AND CHEM 1112 General Chemistry Laboratory II (AS Approved Course Requirement) will transfer as BIO 1330 AND BIO 1130 or CHEM 1341 AND CHEM 1141 or CHEM 1342 AND CHEM 1142
BIOL 1322 - Nutrition & Diet Therapy (AS Approved Course Requirement) will transfer as NUTR 2360
SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communication will transfer as COMM 1310 [TxST Component Area Option (90) Core]
Select one course from the Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core will transfer as TxST Component Area Option (90) Core

Semester VI

Select one course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core will transfer as TxST Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core
Select any KINE 11XX or KINE 21XX course will transfer as TxST ESS/PFW Major Activity

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 61 college-level hours, of which 59 will transfer and apply as 2 SCH of EDUC 1300 will transfer, but will NOT be applicable towards the Texas State University baccalaureate degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Clinical Exercise Science Concentration.

Note: Texas State University accepts a maximum of 66 college-level hours in transfer towards a baccalaureate degree.

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is core complete and degree complete.

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone Course(s).

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Additional Texas State University Advising Notes

Texas State University Admission:

1. Submit a completed application, all supporting documents, including an official high school transcript and transcript(s) from every institution attended and application fee, to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the stated priority date.

2. For students with fewer than 30 transferable hours: minimum 2.0 GPA in all transferable coursework and meet freshman admission standards.

3. For students with more than 30 transferable hours: minimum 2.25 GPA in all transferable coursework, eligible to return to all previous institutions, and be at least one semester out of high school.

Students transferring to Texas State from a community college may elect to follow the Texas State undergraduate catalog that was in effect at the time they enrolled at their community college. Students may also, with the approval of their College Dean, follow a subsequent catalog. Students are reminded to refer to their designated catalog for information related to University requirements for curriculum, graduation, probation/suspension, and other general information.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Texas State University

This Transfer Advising Guide represents Texas State University’s degree plan and is subject to change at the university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to Texas State. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned advisor to review all graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.

The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Students are encouraged to review Texas State University’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are Texas State’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Texas State’s 2018-2019 Catalog and is subject to change.

The Alamo Colleges District Advising

Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pursue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic advisor regularly.

Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior institutions they wish to attend.

For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.

Release Date

Released on September 10, 2018

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