The courses in this section are working towards the requirements for a baccalaureate degree at Texas Tech University
Applicable Transfer Credit Hours
This Transfer Advising Guide provides 55 college-level hours, of which 55 will transfer and apply towards the Texas Tech University baccalaureate degree in Political Science.
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 offers this degree by traditional face-to-face or online.
Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is core complete and field of study complete but NOT 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 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 are 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/texas-direct/
Texas Transfer Field of Study Curriculum for Political Science
§ denotes THECB Field of Study Curriculum Course
The Field of Study (FOS) curriculum for Political Science is for students who are seeking a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Political Science including all Political Science specializations. The field of study curriculum has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
The Political Science FOS applies to the approved CIP Code (numerical codes corresponding to specific disciplines or subdisciplines) for the Revised Field of Study:
- 45.1001 - Political Science and Government, General
Additional information can be found at: https://reportcenter.highered.texas.gov/agency-publication/miscellaneous/field-of-study-political-science-revised-feb2023/
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:
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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