Program: American Sign Language and Interpretation (Spanish Translation and Interpreting) - AA to BS - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) 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 EDUC 1000, but will NOT be UTRGV degree applicable
Select one course from the Mathematics (20) Core will transfer as UTRGV Mathematics (20) Core (grade must be a “C” or better)
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1301 [UTRGV Communication (10) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language I will transfer as ASLI 1310 (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1302 [UTRGV Communication (10) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core will transfer as UTRGV Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core
DRAM 1310 - Introduction to Theatre - Theatre Appreciation will transfer as THTF 1310 [UTRGV Creative Arts (50) Core]
*** SGNL 1302 - American Sign Language II will transfer as ASLI 1320 (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester III

SGNL 2301 - Intermediate American Sign Language I will transfer as ASLI 2310 (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as UTRGV American History (60) Core

Semester IV

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POLS 2305 or POLS 2306 [UTRGV Government/Political Science (70) Core]
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as UTRGV Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as UTRGV American History (60) Core
SPAN 2313 - Elementary Spanish I (for Spanish Speakers) will transfer as SPAN 2313

Semester V

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POLS 2305 or POLS 2306 [UTRGV Government/Political Science (70) Core]
SPAN 2315 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II will transfer as SPAN 2315
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as UTRGV Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core
Select one course from the Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core will transfer as UTRGV Language, Philosophy and Culture (40) Core

Semester VI

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking will transfer as COMM 1315 [UTRGV Integrative/ Experiential Learning Option (90) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course from the Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core will transfer as UTRGV Integrative/ Experiential Learning Option (90) Core

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 60 college-level hours, of which 57 will transfer and apply as EDUC 1300 will transfer but will NOT be applicable towards the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley baccaluareate degree in American Sign Language and Interpretation (Spanish Translation and Interpreting).

Note: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley does not have a maximum number of college-level transfer hours accepted 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 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.

Special Admissions Requirements for UTRGV American Sign Language and Interpretation

Admission Requirements:

Students are eligible to apply to the program when they have completed 45 semester credit hours towards the degree. The 45 semester credit hours must include the following courses and must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better to be officially admitted to the program:
1. ASLI 1310
2. ASLI 1320
3. ASLI 2310
Students must complete 60 hours towards the degree to be officially admitted to the program.
The cumulative GPA for the 60 hours completed towards the degree must be 2.8. The GPA will be calculated using all institutional and transfer coursework applicable to the degree.
ASLI 3310 may be in progress at the time of application but must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better to be officially admitted to the program.

Graduation Requirements:

Students must complete all ASLI major courses with a grade of ‘C ‘or better.
Students must complete all concentration courses with a grade of ‘C’ or better.

Additional University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Advising Notes

Things to do and remember upon Admission to UTRGV:

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to UTRGV, in order to clarify department, college and university policies and procedures, to review course sequencing and to help with identifying resources for academic success. A current listing of academic advising centers can be found at https://www.utrgv.edu/advising/advising-collaborative/advisor-contacts/index.htm.
Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the UTRGV requirements for this degree plan from the UTRGV Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021 or visit the web site at https://www.utrgv.edu/en-us/
Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at UTRGV as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using This Transfer Advising Guide with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

This Transfer Advising Guide represents UTRGV’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 UTRGV. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned academic 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 UTRGV’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are UTRGV’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’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 February 2, 2022

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