Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AAS degree
The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Applied Science degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.
Applicable Transfer Credit Hours
This Transfer Advising Guide provides 90 college-level hours, of which 84 will transfer and apply, as 6 SCH of Technical/Vocational credits will transfer but will NOT be applicable towards Texas A&M University - Kingsville baccalaureate degree in Applied Arts and Sciences (Criminology).
Note: Texas A&M University - Kingsville 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.
Note: Texas A&M University - Kingsville will accept 39 SCH of Technical/Vocational credits for this major based on degree requirements.
Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree complete and core complete.
Texas A&M University - Kingsville Transfer Merit Scholarship
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 to $4,000
Qualifications: Your completed admissions application allows you to be automatically considered for the Transfer Merit Scholarship. Transfer students are awarded based on the transfer GPA of 3.0 or higher. Admitted applicants who are eligible for Transfer Merit Scholarships will be notified via e-mail and U.S. mail.
Priority date: January 15
Visit Texas A&M University - Kingsville Transfer Scholarship website for more information: https://www.tamuk.edu/enrollment-management/scholarships/transfer-students/index.html
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.
Additional Texas A&M University - Kingsville Advising Notes
Things to do and remember upon Admission to Texas A&M University-Kingsville
- Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to Texas A&M University-Kingsville, 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.tamuk.edu/studentsuccess.
- Read and refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the Texas A&M University-Kingsville requirements for this degree plan from the Texas A&M University-Kingsville 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog or visit the web site at www.tamuk.edu
- Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at Texas A&M University-Kingsville as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.
Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Texas A&M University - Kingsville
This Transfer Advising Guide represents Texas A&M University-Kingsville’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 A&M University-Kingsville. 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 Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s requirements frequently.
Course numbers in italics are Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s course numbers.
This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Texas A&M University - Kingsville’s 2023-2024 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 September 12, 2023
