Program: Political Science - AA to BA - Texas State University (TxST) 2020-2021 - Northeast Lakeview College - Northwest Vista College - Palo Alto College - San Antonio College - St. Philip’s College

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

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts 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 [TxST Elective]
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENG 1310 [TxST Communication (10) Core]
§ MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods will transfer as MATH 2328 [TxST Mathematics (20) Core]
*** § 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]

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENG 1320 [TxST Communication (10) Core]
*** § 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
Select one course from Single Foreign Language 1411 will transfer as TxST Modern Language 1410 (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select a 1 SCH Elective will transfer as TxST Elective

Semester III

Select one course from Single Foreign Language 1412 will transfer as TxST Modern Language 1420 (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as TxST American History (60) Core

Semester IV

§ GOVT 2304 - Introduction to Political Science will transfer as PS 2304 [TxST Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core]
Select one course from Single Foreign Language 2311 will transfer as TxST Modern Language 2310 [TxST Language, Philosophy, and Culture (40) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as TxST Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core
Select one course from the Creative Arts (50) Core will transfer as TxST Creative Arts (50) Core
Select one course from the Additional Communication (90) Core will transfer as TxST Component Area Option (90) Core

Semester V

Select one course from Single Foreign Language 2312 will transfer as TxST Modern Language 2320
Select either HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I or HIST 2312 Western Civilization II or HIST 2321 World Civilizations I or HIST 2322 World Civilizations II will transfer as HIST 2310 or HIST 2320 or HIST 2311 or HIST 2312
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as TxST Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core
Select either ENGL 2322 - British Literature I: Anglo Saxon through Neoclassical or ENGL 2323 British Literature II: Romanticism to the Present or ENGL 2327 American Literature I: Precolonial through the Romantic Period or ENGL 2328 American Literature II: Realism to the Present or ENGL 2332 World Literature I: Antiquity through the Renaissance or ENGL 2333 World Literature II: Neoclassical to the Present will transfer as ENG 2310 or ENG 2320 or ENG 2359 or ENG 2360 or ENG 2330 or ENG 2340 [TxST Component Area Option (90) Core]

Semester VI

Select an Elective will transfer as TxST Elective
Select an Elective will transfer as TxST Elective

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 66 college-level hours, of which 66 will transfer and apply towards the Texas State University baccalaureate degree in Political Science.

Note: Texas State University accepts a maximum of 66 college-level hours in transfer towards a baccalaureate degree. Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.

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

Field of Study Curriculum for Political Science

§ denotes THECB Field of Study Curriculum Course

The Field of Study (FOS) curriculum for Political Science is for students who are seeking a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Political Science including all Political Science specializations. The field of study curriculum has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/reports/PDF/11313.PDF

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 1-15 transferable hours: minimum 2.0 GPA in all transferable coursework and meet freshman admission standards.

3. For students with 16-29 transferable hours must have a minimum 2.5 GPA in all transferable course work. Students with 30 or more transferable hours must have a minimum 2.25 GPA in all transferable course work. All students must be eligible to return to all previous institutions and be at least one full semester out of high school.

Students transferring to Texas State from a community college may elect to follow the Texas State University 2020-2021 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 University’s 2020-2021 Undergraduate 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 November 30, 2020

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