Program: Political Science ~ Policy & Administration - AA to BA - Texas Lutheran University (TLU) 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 TLU Elective
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as COMP 131 [TLU Foundation: Written Communication]
§ MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods will transfer as MATH Elective [TLU Foundation: Basic Quantitative Literacy]
*** § GOVT 2305 - Federal Government will transfer as POLS 231 [TLU Distribution: Social Sciences]

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as COMP 132 [TLU Foundation: Written Communication]
*** § GOVT 2306 - Texas Government will transfer as POLS Elective
Select one course from Single Foreign Language 1411 or SGNL 1301 Beginning American Sign Language I will transfer as TLU Foundation: Modern Language
Select either ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation or DANC 2303 Dance Appreciation or DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theatre - Theatre Appreciation or MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation or MUSI 1310 American Music will transfer as VART 136 or Arts Dimension Credit or DRAM 132 or MUSI 130 or MUSI Elective [TLU Distribution: Arts]

Semester III

Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as TLU Distribution: Humanities
Select one course from the Additional Communication (90) Core will transfer as COMM Elective [TLU Distribution: Humanities]

Semester IV

Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core [lab required] will transfer as TLU Distribution: Natural Sciences and Math
PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions will transfer as THEO Elective [TLU Foundation: Engaging Faith Traditions]
ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting will transfer as BUSI 231
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as TLU Distribution: Humanities
Select an Elective will transfer as TLU Elective

Semester V

Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core [lab not required] will transfer as TLU Distribution: Natural Sciences and Math
Select either PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy or PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics will transfer as PHIL 233 or PHIL 132 [TLU Distribution: Humanities]
Select either ARTS 1303 - Art History Survey (Pre 1300) or ARTS 1304 Art History Survey (Post 1300) will transfer as VART 274 or VART 275 [TLU Distribution: Arts]
§ GOVT 2304 - Introduction to Political Science will transfer as POLS Elective
Select an Elective will transfer as TLU Elective

Semester VI

Select an Elective will transfer as TLU Elective
Select an Elective will transfer as TLU Elective

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 68 college-level hours, of which 68 will transfer and apply towards the Texas Lutheran University baccalaureate degree in Political Science - Policy & Administration.

Note: Texas Lutheran University accepts a maximum of 68 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: Texas Lutheran University requires all courses to be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Note: Texas Lutheran University allows a maximum of four hours of Physical Education (KINE) activity AND four hours of Ensemble Music (MUEN) to apply towards degree requirements. Students should take this into consideration when selecting open electives.

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).

https://reportcenter.highered.texas.gov/agency-publication/miscellaneous/political-science-field-of-study-curriculum/

Additional Texas Lutheran University Advising Notes

Transfer Guidelines

A maximum of 68 hours may be transferred from community colleges to Texas Lutheran University. For students with more than 68 hours, the 68 hours that best complete the degree plan as of the first semester the student attends TLU will be transferred. No changes may be made to the choice of transferred hours after the student starts classes at TLU.
Only grades of “C” or better will transfer. Grades of “D” do not transfer.
Community college courses may not transfer into TLU as upper-division courses (300-400 level), even though TLU may have an upper-division course with exactly the same name and description. Community college courses may not be used to fulfill the 30-hour upper-division requirement for graduation at TLU. However, the course may be used as a substitute for an upper-division course with an approved substitution form signed by the chair and dean.
FREX 134, Exploring the Arts & Sciences, is required of all students except transfer students who have graduated from high school for at least one year and have 24 hours or more of transferable credit.
Only four hours of Physical Education (Kinesiology) activity will apply to degree requirements.
Only four hours of Ensemble Music will apply to degree requirements.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Texas Lutheran University

This Transfer Advising Guide represents Texas Lutheran 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 Lutheran University. 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 Lutheran University’s requirements frequently.

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

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Texas Lutheran’s 2021-2022 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 November 30, 2021

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