Program: Food Science and Nutrition - AS to BS - 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 AS degree

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Science 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 but will NOT be SHSU degree applicable
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1301 [SHSU Component Area I: Communications Core]
MATH 1314 - College Algebra will transfer as MATH 1314 [SHSU Component Area II: Mathematics Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** BIOL 2401 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I º will transfer as BIOL 2403 [SHSU Component Area III: Life and Physical Science Core] (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
BIOL 2402 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II º will transfer as BIOL 2404 (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** Select either CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I º OR CHEM 1311 General Chemistry Lecture I º AND CHEM 1111 General Chemistry Laboratory I º will transfer as CHEM 1411 [SHSU Component Area III: Life and Physical Science Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester III

Select one course from the Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area IV: Language, Philosophy and Culture Core
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 either CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II º OR CHEM 1312 General Chemistry Lecture II º AND CHEM 1112 General Chemistry Laboratory II º will transfer as CHEM 1412 (grade must be a “C” or better)
BIOL 1322 - Nutrition & Diet Therapy º will transfer as FACS 2362 (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either ECON 1301 - Introduction to Economics or ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics or ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics will transfer as ECON 2300 or ECON 2301 or ECON 2302 [SHSU Component Area VIII: Social and Behavioral Sciences Core]
MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods º will transfer as MATH 1342

Semester V

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology º will transfer as PSYC 1301
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 either CHEM 2423 - Organic Chemistry I (Lecture and Lab) º OR CHEM 2323 Organic Chemistry Lecture I º AND CHEM 2123 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I º will transfer as CHEM 2323 and CHEM 2123
BIOL 2420 - Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health will transfer as BIOL 2420

Semester VI

Select either one course from the Additional Communication (90) Core or the Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area IX: Component Area Option Core
Select one course from the Creative Arts (50) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area V: Creative Arts Core

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 69 college-level hours, of which 66 will transfer and apply as EDUC 1300 will transfer but will NOT be applicable towards the Sam Houston State University baccalaureate degree in Food Science and Nutrition.

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: (Sam Houston State University) Courses in the Food Science and Nutrition major must be taken in a prescribed course sequence. With this transfer guide, students will have 2 years remaining to graduate *starting in fall semester*. If a student transfers in a Spring semester, they cannot start in the program sequence until the next fall. For instance, if a student transfers at SHSU in Fall 2020 semester (with all courses in this transfer guide complete), their soonest graduation will be Spring 2022 based on required course sequencing; If they transfer Spring 2021, their soonest graduation is pushed back to Spring 2023 - there is no way to graduate sooner. Students should be encouraged to transfer to SHSU in FALL SEMESTERS with this major.

Note: Sam Houston State University students must complete BIOL 1322 (FACS 2362) with “C” or better before transferring to SHSU, to ensure they meet pre-requisites to start in course sequence.

Note: Sam Houston State University requires transfer and change of major students to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 prior to declaring FSN as a major and submitting a degree plan.

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is degree complete but NOT core 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.

AS Approved Course Requirements

º denotes an Alamo Colleges District AS Approved Course Requirement

The Associate of Science (AS) is designed to align closely with the first half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Students should follow the pre-major AS to BS Transfer Advising Guide for the major and university selected. The Transfer Advising Guides are developed in conjunction with the senior institution to which the student plans to transfer.

To be awarded the AS degree at one of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District, students must have 9 hours of AS Approved Course Requirements not included in the 42 hours of Core Curriculum. Please check with your advisor for assistance.

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.

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Released on August 15, 2022

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