Program: History with History Teacher Certification, Social Studies - AA to BA - Texas A&M University - San Antonio (TAMUSA) 2023-2024 - 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 UNIV 1301
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1301 [Texas A&M University - San Antonio Communication (10) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either MATH 1314 - College Algebra or MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) will transfer as MATH 1314 or MATH 1332 [Texas A&M University - San Antonio Mathematics (20) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** Select either HIST 1301 - United States History I or HIST 1302 United States History II will transfer as HIST 1301 or HIST 1302 [Texas A&M University - San Antonio American History (60) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select a 1 SCH Elective will transfer as Texas A&M University - San Antonio Elective

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1302 [Texas A&M University - San Antonio Communication (10) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** Select either HIST 1301 - United States History I or HIST 1302 United States History II will transfer as HIST 1301 or HIST 1302 [Texas A&M University - San Antonio American History (60) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking will transfer as SPCH 1315 [Texas A&M University - San Antonio Component Option (90) Core]
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics will transfer as ECON 2301 [Texas A&M University - San Antonio Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select a 1 SCH Elective will transfer as Texas A&M University - San Antonio Elective

Semester III

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 [Texas A&M University - San Antonio Government/Political Science (70) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II will transfer as HIST 2322 [Texas A&M University - San Antonio Language, Philosophy and Culture (40) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester IV

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306 [Texas A&M University - San Antonio Government/Political Science (70) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography will transfer as GEOG 1301 [Texas A&M University - San Antonio Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I will transfer as HIST 2321 [Texas A&M University - San Antonio Component Option (90) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course from Single Foreign Language 1411 or SGNL 1301 Beginning American Sign Language I will transfer as Texas A&M University - San Antonio Single Foreign Language

Semester V

Select either GEOL 1401 - Earth Sciences I [lab not required] or GEOL 1301 Earth Sciences Lecture I will transfer as GEOL 1301 [Texas A&M University - San Antonio Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either HIST 2301 - Texas History or HIST 2327 Mexican-American History I will transfer as HIST 2301 or HIST 2327 (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either HIST 2328 - Mexican-American History II or HIST 2381 African-American History I will transfer as HIST 2328 or HIST 2381 (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course from the Creative Arts (50) Core will transfer as Texas A&M University - San Antonio Creative Arts (50) Core
Select one course from Single Foreign Language 1412 or SGNL 1302 American Sign Language II will transfer as Texas A&M University - San Antonio Single Foreign Language

Semester VI

Select either HIST 2301 - Texas History or HIST 2327 Mexican-American History I will transfer as HIST 2301 or HIST 2327 (grade must be a “C” or better)
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography will transfer as GEOG 1303 (grade must be a “C” or better)

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 67 college-level hours, of which 67 will transfer and apply towards the Texas A&M University - San Antonio baccalaureate degree in History with History Teacher Certification, Social Studies.

Note: Texas A&M University - San Antonio 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 - San Antonio requires the foreign language courses to be in the same language. Conversational courses are not acceptable for this requirement.

Note: Completion for Texas A&M University - San Antonio Education degree plans require admission to the Educator Preparation Program and successful completion of required field residencies and student teaching. Visit the Texas A&M University - San Antonio College of Education and Human Development (https://catalog.tamusa.edu/undergraduate/education-human-development/) site to view Admission requirements for the Educator Preparation Program.

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

Associate of Arts in Teaching

The AAT Degree Program Texas Teacher Certification targets individuals who have a desire to enter the field of education as a teacher, school administrator, counselor, or some aspect of child/adolescent development. Students should check with the college department, the transfer center, or the university to which they plan to transfer for additional information.

Additional information can be found at: https://www.highered.texas.gov/our-work/supporting-our-institutions/institutional-resources/transfer-resources/associate-of-arts-in-teaching/

Additional Texas A&M University - San Antonio Advising Notes

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to Texas A&M University - San Antonio, 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.tamusa.edu/advising.
Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within Texas A&M University - San Antonio requirements for this degree plan from Texas A&M University - San Antonio 2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog or visit the web site at https://catalog.tamusa.edu
Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at Texas A&M University - San Antonio as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Texas A&M University - San Antonio

This Transfer Advising Guide represents Texas A&M University - San Antonio 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 - San Antonio. 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 A&M University- San Antonio’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are Texas A&M University - San Antonio’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Texas A&M University - San Antonio’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.

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Released on December 7, 2023

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