Program: English (Professional Writing Concentration) - AA to BA - The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) 2021-2022 ♦ - 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 UTSA Elective
Select one course from Single Foreign Language 1411 or SGNL 1301 Beginning American Sign Language I will transfer as UTSA Single Foreign Language
Select one course from the Mathematics (20) Core will transfer as UTSA Mathematics (20) Core
*** § ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as WRC 1013 [UTSA Communication (10) Core]

Semester II

*** § ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as WRC 1023 [UTSA Communication (10) Core]
Select one course from Single Foreign Language 1412 or SGNL 1302 American Sign Language II will transfer as UTSA Single Foreign Language
Select one course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core will transfer as UTSA Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core
Select one course from the Creative Arts (50) Core will transfer as UTSA Creative Arts (50) Core

Semester III

§ 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 will transfer as ENG 2223 or ENG 2233 or ENG 2263 or ENG 2293
Select one course from the Additional Communication (90) Core will transfer as UTSA Component Area Option (90) Core

Semester IV

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POL 1013 or POL 1133 [UTSA Government - Political Science (70) Core]
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as UTSA American History (60) Core
Select a 1 SCH Elective will transfer as UTSA Elective
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as UTSA 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 will transfer as ENG 2223 or ENG 2233 or ENG 2263 or ENG 2293

Semester V

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 will transfer as ENG 2223 or ENG 2233 or ENG 2263 or ENG 2293
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as UTSA Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as UTSA American History (60) Core
Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POL 1013 or POL 1133 [UTSA Government - Political Science (70) Core]
ENGL 2311 - Technical Writing will transfer as ENG 2413 [UTSA Component Area Option (90) Core]

Semester VI

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 will transfer as ENG 2223 or ENG 2233 or ENG 2263 or ENG 2293
Select an Elective will transfer as UTSA Elective

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 66 college-level hours, of which 66 will transfer and apply towards the UTSA baccalaureate degree in English (Professional Writing Concentration).

Note: UTSA accepts a maximum of 66 college-level hours in transfer towards a baccalaureate degree. Students must complete the specified number of advanced 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.

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UTSA Distinguished Transfer Scholarship

Fall and spring transfer applicants who are transferring 24-66 credit hours and get admitted to UTSA by the Distinguished Transfer Scholarship priority deadline will be given automatic consideration for this scholarship valued up to $6,000* for up to two years or four semesters if renewal eligibility is maintained. The value is awarded on a competitive basis.

This scholarship is competitive so out-of-state and international students can receive a Competitive Scholarship Waiver and pay in-state tuition for every year they hold a competitive scholarship of at least $1,000.

*while funding is available

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.

Gateway Course(s)

### denotes Gateway Course(s)

Students pursuing this degree at UTSA must successfully complete each of the Gateway Courses with a grade of “C” or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete these courses within two attempts, including dropping a course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution (including any colleges of the Alamo Colleges District), will not be allowed to select this major at UTSA.

Field of Study Curriculum for English Language and Literature

§ denotes THECB Field of Study Curriculum Course

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

Additional information can be found at http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/reports/PDF/11728.PDF?CFID=97340573&CFTOKEN=55978921

Additional UTSA Advising Notes

Things to do and remember upon Admission to UTSA:

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to UTSA, 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 www.utsa.edu/advise/advisors.html.
Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the UTSA requirements for this degree plan from the UTSA Undergraduate Catalog or visit the web site at www.utsa.edu.
Information on Gateway Courses can be found at http://www.utsa.edu/registrar/students/gateway.html.
Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at UTSA as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with UTSA

This Transfer Advising Guide represents UTSA’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 UTSA. 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 UTSA’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are UTSA’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon The University of Texas at San Antonio’s 2020-2022 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.

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Released on August 9, 2021

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