Program: English - AA to BA - University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) 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 Art 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 UIW Elective
*** § ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1311 [UIW Rhetoric Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course from the Mathematics (20) Core will transfer as UIW Mathematics Core
Select one course from the Additional Communication (90) Core will transfer as UIW Elective
Select a 1 SCH Elective will transfer as UIW Elective

Semester II

*** § ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1312 [UIW Rhetoric Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy will transfer as PHIL 1381 [UIW Philosophy Core]
Select either KINE 1304 - Personal/Community Health or KINE 1338 Concepts of Physical Fitness will transfer as DWHP 1200 [UIW Wellness Development Core]
Select either HIST 1301 - United States History I or HIST 1302 United States History II will transfer as HIST 1321 or HIST 1322 [UIW History Core]
Select either ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation or ARTS 1303 Art History Survey (Pre 1300) or ARTS 1304 Art History Survey (Post 1300) or DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theatre - Theatre Appreciation or MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation or MUSI 1310 American Music will transfer as UIW Fine Arts Core
Select one course from KINE 11XX will transfer as PEHP Activity Course [UIW Wellness Development Core]

Semester III

§ ENGL 2332 - World Literature I: Antiquity through the Renaissance will transfer as ENGL 2310 [UIW Literature Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course the American History (60) Core will transfer as UIW Elective

Semester IV

Select a 4 SCH course from BIOL or CHEM or GEOL or PHYS from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as UIW Natural Sciences Core
Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as GOVT 1315 or GOVT 1316 [UIW Social Science 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 ENGL 3351 or ENGL 3352 or ENGL 3391 or ENGL 3392 [Course will NOT apply towards advanced hours requirement] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either FREN 1411 - Elementary French I or GERM 1411 Elementary German I or ITAL 1411 Elementary Italian I or JAPN 1411 Elementary Japanese I or SPAN 1411 Elementary Spanish I or SLNG 1304 American Sign Language I will transfer as UIW Modern Language Core
Select a 1 SCH Elective will transfer as UIW Elective

Semester V

Select either FREN 1412 - Elementary French II or GERM 1412 Elementary German II or ITAL 1412 Elementary Italian II or JAPN 1412 Elementary Japanese II or SPAN 1412 Elementary Spanish II or SLNG 1305 American Sign Language II will transfer as UIW Modern Language Core
PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions will transfer as RELS 1325 [UIW Religious Studies Core]
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core [lab not required] will transfer as UIW Elective
Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as GOVT 1315 or GOVT 1316 [UIW Elective]
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 ENGL 3351 or ENGL 3352 or ENGL 3391 or ENGL 3392 [Course will NOT apply towards advanced hours requirement] (grade must be a “C” or better)

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 ENGL 3351 or ENGL 3352 or ENGL 3391 or ENGL 3392 [Course will NOT apply towards advanced hours requirement] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select an Elective will transfer as UIW Elective

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 72 college-level hours, of which 72 will transfer and apply towards the University of the Incarnate Word baccalaureate degree in English.

Note: The University of the Incarnate Word 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.

Students may still take the following University of the Incarnate Word degree required course:

Select an Elective will transfer as UIW Elective

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

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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 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 University of the Incarnate Word Advising Notes

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to the University of the Incarnate Word, 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 http://www.uiw.edu/advising/.
Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the University of the Incarnate Word requirements for this degree plan from the University of the Incarnate Word 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog.
Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at the University of the Incarnate Word as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with the University of the Incarnate Word

This Transfer Advising Guide represents the University of the Incarnate Word 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 the University of the Incarnate Word. 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 the University of the Incarnate Word’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are the University of the Incarnate Word’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon the University of the Incarnate Word’s 2021-2022 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.

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Released on January 10, 2022

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