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.
Applicable Transfer Credit Hours
This Transfer Advising Guide provides 63 college-level hours, of which 61 will transfer and apply as 2 SCH of EDUC 1300 will transfer but will NOT be applicable towards the Texas State University baccalaureate degree in Social Work.
Note: Texas State University accepts a maximum of 72 college-level hours in transfer towards this baccalaureate degree. Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.
Note: [Texas State University Requirement] If two years of the same modern language were taken in high school, then no additional language hours will be required for the degree. In the absence of modern language taken in high school, then two semesters of the same modern language (1410 and 1420) must be taken at the college level, and the requirement will be added to the student’s degree audit.
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.
Texas Transfer Framework: Field of Study Curriculum (FOSC) Information
Field of Study Curriculum (FOSC) is a set of courses that fulfill lower-division (freshman and sophomore) requirements for a specific major/degree plan in addition to the core curriculum. FOSCs are guaranteed to transfer to any public college or university in Texas.
The Fields of Study now part of Texas Direct. What is Texas Direct? Texas Direct is the state’s effort to articulate seamless degree pathways between two- and four-year institutions.
Students who complete the Texas Core Curriculum and Field of Study at any public two-year institution automatically qualify to receive an associate degree - the Texas Direct Transfer Degree. They are also qualified to transfer their courses as a block applied directly to their selected major.
For additional information, please visit: https://www.highered.texas.gov/our-work/supporting-our-institutions/program-development/texas-transfer-framework/
Texas Transfer Field of Study Curriculum for Social Work
§ denotes THECB Field of Study Curriculum Course
The Field of Study (FOS) curriculum for Social Work is for students who are seeking a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Social Work. The field of study curriculum has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
The Social Work FOS applies to the approved CIP Code (numerical codes corresponding to specific disciplines or subdisciplines) for the Revised Field of Study:
- 44.0701 - Social Work, General
Additional information can be found at: https://reportcenter.highered.texas.gov/agency-publication/miscellaneous/field-of-study-social-work-revised-feb2023/
Special Admission Requirements for Texas State University Social Work Program
Texas State University BSW Admissions
The Social Work curriculum is based on and interwoven with the general education core curriculum consisting of 57 semester credit hours, and 6 hours in supportive Social Sciences. Students progress in three phases of the Social Work major, without regard to disability. A social worker must be emotionally and behaviorally stable, must have strong communication skills, must have solid interpersonal relationship-building skills, and must conform to professional ethics. The School of Social Work faculty evaluates whether students meet these criteria and may advise a student at any point to continue in the B.S.W. major or consider another major.
Phase I (Pre-Social Work Major)
Social work pre-majors should complete most of their general education core/liberal arts courses before applying for admission to Phase II of the social work major. To be eligible to apply, students must complete at least 45 credit hours, including the following: COMM 1310, ENG 1310 and 1320; MATH 1315, 1316 or 1319; PHIL 1305 or 1320; ENG 3303; SOWK 1350 and 2375; Any 6 credit hours of core 030 Life & Physical Science courses; HIST 1310, 2327 or 2381; HIST 1320, 2328 or 2382; and US 1100, if required. Applicants must complete ENG 3303, SOWK 1350 & SOWK 2375 with a C or above. Phase II applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.50 overall.
Phase II (Social Work Major)
Applicants for Phase II submit a formal application. An admissions committee screens applicants, considering the student’s academic record and suitability for social work practice, and informs applicants in writing if they are admitted, conditionally admitted, or denied admission. When the student is admitted into Phase II of the BSW degree program, his/her formal academic major is converted from Pre-Social Work to Social Work.
Admission into Phase II does not guarantee success in the BSW degree program. School of Social Work (SSW) faculty continually assess students’ progress; majors must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA overall and earn a ‘C’ or higher in every social work and supportive social science course. Faculty also expect students to adhere to the social work professional Code of Ethics, show emotional and mental stability, demonstrate strong communication skills, develop working interpersonal relationships, and develop self-awareness. For more information, please reference the Evaluation of Student Fitness and Performance Policy.
For more information on the Texas State University BSW Admission, click here.
Additional Texas State University Advising Notes
Texas State University Assured Admission:
To receive assured admission as a transfer student, you must meet the following minimum requirements at the time of application.
Only completed course work submitted prior to the application deadline will be considered for admission purposes.
For students with 1-14 transferable hours: minimum 2.0 GPA in all transferable coursework and meet freshman admission standards.
For students with 15-29 transferable hours must have a minimum 2.5 GPA in all transferable course work.
For students with 30 or more transferable hours must have a minimum 2.25 GPA in all transferable course work.
All students must be eligible to return to all previous institutions and be at least one full semester out of high school.
Credit by exam (AP, IB, CLEP) is not considered for transfer admission purposes. You must also be eligible to return to all previous institutions, regardless of GPA or degrees received (e.g., free of suspensions, dismissal, or forced withdrawal).
Students transferring to Texas State from a community college may elect to follow the Texas State University 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog that was in effect at the time they enrolled at their community college. Students may also, with the approval of their College Dean, follow a subsequent catalog. Students are reminded to refer to their designated catalog for information related to University requirements for curriculum, graduation, probation/suspension, and other general information.
Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Texas State University
This Transfer Advising Guide represents Texas 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 Texas State. 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 State University’s requirements frequently.
Course numbers in italics are Texas State’s course numbers.
This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Texas State University’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 October 17, 2023
