Program: English - AA to BA - Sam Houston State University (SHSU) 2022-2023 ♦ - 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 SHSU Elective
*** § ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1301 [SHSU Component Area I: Communications Core]
Select one course from the Mathematics (20) Core (SHSU recommends MATH 1332) will transfer as SHSU Component Area II: Mathematics Core
Select either ARAB 1411 Elementary Arabic I or FREN 1411 Elementary French I or GERM 1411 Elementary German I or SPAN 1411 Elementary Spanish I will transfer as SHSU Foreign Language (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester II

*** § ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1302 [SHSU Component Area I: Communications Core]
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area VI: U.S. History Core
Select either ARAB 1412 Elementary Arabic II or FREN 1412 Elementary French II or GERM 1412 Elementary German II or SPAN 1412 Elementary Spanish II will transfer as SHSU Foreign Language (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course from the Creative Arts (50) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area V: Creative Arts Core

Semester III

Select one course from the Additional Communication (90) Core will transfer as SHSU Elective
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area VI: U.S. History Core

Semester IV

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POLS 2305 or POLS 2306 [SHSU Component Area VII: Political Science/Government Core]
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core [lab required] will transfer as SHSU Component Area III: Life and Physical Science Core
Select either ARAB 2311 Intermediate Arabic I or FREN 2311 Intermediate French I or GERM 2311 Intermediate German I or SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I will transfer as SHSU Foreign Language [SHSU Component Area IV: Language, Philosophy and Culture Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area VIII: Social and Behavioral Sciences Core
Select a 1 SCH Elective will transfer as SHSU Elective

Semester V

Select either ARAB 2312 Intermediate Arabic II or FREN 2312 Intermediate French II or GERM 2312 Intermediate German II or SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II will transfer as SHSU Foreign Language [SHSU Component Area IX: Component Area Option Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POLS 2305 or POLS 2306 [SHSU Component Area VII: Political Science/Government Core]
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core [lab required] will transfer as SHSU Component Area III: Life and Physical Science Core
§ Select either ENGL 2332 - World Literature I: Antiquity through the Renaissance or ENGL 2333 World Literature II: Neoclassical to the Present will transfer as ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333

Semester VI

Select either ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation or ARTS 1303 Art History Survey (Pre 1300) or DANC 1305 World Dance 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 ARTS 1301 or ARTS 1303 or DANC 2373 or DANC 1372 or THEA 1366 or MUSI 1306 or MUSI 2364
§ Select either ENGL 2327 - American Literature I: Precolonial through the Romantic Period or ENGL 2328 American Literature II: Realism to the Present will transfer as ENGL 3360 or ENGL Elective [Course will NOT apply towards advanced hours requirement]

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 65 college-level hours, of which 65 will transfer and apply towards the Sam Houston State University baccalaureate degree in English.

Note: Sam Houston 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: Sam Houston State University recommends that students take and complete 15-16 SCH per semester.

Note: SHSU requires that students meet a cumulative 2.5 minimum GPA in all English coursework.

Note: Sam Houston State University requires that all foreign language courses must be in a single language.

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

Sam Houston State University Transfer Scholarship Information

Transfer Scholarship Conditions

First-time SHSU student, enrolling full-time at SHSU (must not have previously enrolled at SHSU)
Transfer from an accredited community college or university
Be an undergraduate student, seeking their first bachelors degree
Have a minimum of 45 transferable academic credit hours
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75

Initial Award	Transfer GPA (Cumulative )	Minimum Transfer Hours
$3000	4.0	45
$2000	3.50 - 3.99	45
$1500	3.00 - 3.49	45
$1000	2.75 - 2.99	45

For more information on SHSU Scholarships, please visit: https://www.shsu.edu/dept/financial-aid/aid/scholarships

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 Sam Houston State University Advising Notes

Things to do and remember upon Admission to Sam Houston State University:

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to Sam Houston State University, 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.shsu.edu/centers/sam-center/
Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the Sam Houston State University requirements for this degree plan from the Sam Houston State University 2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog or visit the web site at https://www.shsu.edu/centers/sam-center/
Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at Sam Houston State University as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Sam Houston State University

This Transfer Advising Guide represents Sam Houston 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 SHSU. 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 SHSU’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are SHSU’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Sam Houston State University’s 2022-2023 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 August 15, 2022

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