Program: Communication Studies - AA to BA - Texas Tech University (TTU) 2024-2025 - 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 TTU Elective
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1301 [TTU Communication Core]
Select one course from the Mathematics (20) Core will transfer as TTU Mathematics Core (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking will transfer as COMS 2300 [TTU Communication Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1302 [TTU Communication Core]
Select either ARCH 1302 - History of Architecture II or ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation or ARTS 1303 Art History Survey (Pre 1300) or ARTS 1304 Art History Survey (Post 1300) or COMM 2366 Introduction to Cinema or DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theatre - Theatre Appreciation or DRAM 2366 Film Appreciation or MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation will transfer as ARCH 2315 or ART 1309 or ARTH 1301 or ARTH 2302 or THA 2304 or THA 2303 or THA 2304 or MUHL 1308 [TTU Creative Arts Core]
*** COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communication will transfer as MCOM 1300 [TTU Social and Behavioral Sciences 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 2300 or HIST 2301 [TTU American History Core]
Select 3 credit hours of Elective(s) will transfer as TTU Elective(s) [See “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section regarding electives recommendation]

Semester III

Select either HIST 1301 - United States History I or HIST 1302 United States History II or HIST 2301 Texas History will transfer as HIST 2300 or HIST 2301 or HIST 2310 [TTU American History Core]
Select 3 credit hours of Elective(s) will transfer as TTU Elective(s) [See “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section regarding electives recommendation]

Semester IV

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POLS 1301 or POLS 2306 [TTU Government/Political Science Core]
Select 4 credit hours from the TTU Approved Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core - Part I will transfer as TTU Life and Physical Sciences Core
Select either HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I or HIST 2322 World Civilizations II or HUMA 1301 Introduction to the Humanities I or HUMA 1302 Introduction to the Humanities II or PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy or PHIL 1304 Introduction to World Religions or PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics will transfer as HIST 2322 or HIST 2323 or HUM 2301 or HUM 2302 or PHIL 2300 or PHIL 2350 or PHIL 2320 [TTU Language, Philosophy and Culture Core]
Select 3 credit hours of Elective(s) will transfer as TTU Elective(s) [See “Applicable Transfer Credit Hours” section regarding electives recommendation]

Semester V

Select 4 credit hours from the TTU Approved Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core - Part II will transfer as TTU Life and Physical Sciences Core
Select one course from the Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core will transfer as TTU Elective
Select either MATH 1314 - College Algebra or MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry or MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences or MATH 1325 Calculus for Business & Social Sciences or MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) or MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods or MATH 1350 Mathematics for Teachers I or MATH 1351 Mathematics for Teachers II or PHIL 2303 Introduction to Logic will transfer as MATH 1320 or MATH 1321 or MATH 1330 or MATH 1331 or MATH 1300 or MATH 2300 or MATH 2370 or MATH 2371 or PHIL 2310 [TTU Mathematics Core]
Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POLS 1301 or POLS 2306 [TTU Government/Political Science Core]

Semester VI

Select 6 credit hours of Elective(s) will transfer as TTU Elective(s)

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 65 college-level hours, of which 65 will transfer and apply towards the Texas Tech University baccalaureate degree in Communication Studies.

Note: Texas Tech University accepts a maximum of 80 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: Texas Tech University must fulfill Foreign Language Requirement: Two years of a single foreign language in high school or at least two semesters of a single foreign language from another college.

Note: Texas Tech University Media and Communications recommends the following courses: SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication , SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication , and SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication to be used for 9 SCH of Electives, which will apply to the TTU Communications, BA.

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.

Texas Tech University Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Alamo Colleges District developed each Transfer Advising Guide with the understanding to account for Texas Tech University Uniform Undergraduate Degree Requirements as well as Texas Tech University college-specific requirements, if applicable.

The Texas Tech University Uniform Undergraduate Degree Requirements apply to all Texas Tech undergraduates regardless of their major or college. The requirements have six components:

General Requirements
Core Curriculum Requirement
Multicultural Requirement
Foreign Language Requirement
Science Laboratory Requirement
Communication Literacy Requirement

Texas Tech University Uniform Undergraduate Degree Requirement for Foreign Language differs from the College of Arts & Sciences Foreign Language Requirement; please visit the Texas Tech University College of Arts & Sciences webpage to verify if your desired degree (BA or BS) is listed under College of Arts & Sciences AND if you have additional foreign language hours required.

The College of Arts & Sciences requires 1-2 credit hours of Personal Fitness and Wellness. However, students over age 25 are exempt. Any student who has served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces for a minimum of 90 days may receive credit for 2 semester hours in personal fitness and wellness. Application for this credit must be made in the first semester of attendance at Texas Tech University. Students participating in varsity athletics may enroll in the PFW course that corresponds to their varsity sport. A maximum of 1 credit hour per academic year per sport may be earned in this manner.

For more information on Texas Tech University Academic Requirements, visit https://catalog.ttu.edu/content.php?catoid=21&navoid=1991

Additional Texas Tech University Advising Notes

Things to do and remember upon Admission to Texas Tech University:

Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the Texas Tech requirements for this degree plan from the Texas Tech University 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog or visit the Pre-Transfer Advising website at: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/admissions/advising/
Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at Texas Tech as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Texas Tech University

This Transfer Advising Guide represents Texas Tech’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 Tech University. 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 Tech University’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are Texas Tech University’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Texas Tech University’s 2024-2025 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 October 4, 2024

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