Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AS degree
The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of 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 64 college-level hours, of which 61 will transfer and apply, as EDUC 1300 will transfer but will NOT be applicable towards the Texas State University baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
Note: Texas State University accepts a maximum of 72 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 State students interested in pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree will be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences pre-nursing concentration upon entry into Texas State University. A separate admission application for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is required. See Special Admission Requirements for Texas State University St. David’s School of Nursing section below.
Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is degree complete and core complete but NOT field of study 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.
AS Approved Course Requirements
º denotes an Alamo Colleges District AS Approved Course Requirement
The Associate of Science (AS) is designed to align closely with the first half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Students should follow the pre-major AS to BS Transfer Advising Guide for the major and university selected. The Transfer Advising Guides are developed in conjunction with the senior institution to which the student plans to transfer.
To be awarded the AS degree at one of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District, students must have 9 hours of AS Approved Course Requirements not included in the 42 hours of Core Curriculum. Please check with your advisor for assistance.
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 Nursing
§ denotes THECB Field of Study Curriculum Course
The Field of Study (FOS) curriculum for Nursing is for students who are seeking a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Nursing including all Nursing specializations. The field of study curriculum has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
The Nursing FOS applies to the approved CIP Code (numerical codes corresponding to specific disciplines or subdisciplines) for the Revised Field of Study:
Additional information can be found at: https://reportcenter.highered.texas.gov/agency-publication/miscellaneous/revised-fos-nursing-final/
Special Admission requirements for Texas State University St. David’s School of Nursing
Admission Requirements
- The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree with a major in Nursing requires admission to Texas State University prior to submitting the St. David’s School of Nursing application. For more information visit: http://www.nursing.txstate.edu/
- Texas State students interested in pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree will be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences pre-nursing concentration upon entry into Texas State University. A separate admission application for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is required.
- The BSN priority admission application for the Nursing program opens September 15 and closes December 15. The general application period opens September 15 and closes January 15. One hundred (100) to one hundred and fifty (150) students are admitted each fall.
- Applicants must have a nursing prerequisite GPA of 3.0 or higher. A minimum grade of “C” is required for NUTR 2360 and HDFS 1351 or PSY 3300. The nursing prerequisite GPA is calculated based on grades in the following courses:
- Applicants must also have a Science GPA for 3.0 or higher. Science courses require a minimum grade of “C” for admission. Applicants may have “CR” for BIO 1330 or CHEM 1341, but not both courses. A maximum of 8 attempts (including W) on the 5 science courses listed below, with no more than 2 attempts on any one science course, is permitted. There can be a maximum of 18 remaining prerequisite credit hours, (including no more than 2 of the 5 science courses) left to complete in the spring and summer semesters before final admission to the St. David’s School of Nursing. At least 3 science courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” prior to applying to the program and cannot be included in the 18 remaining prerequisite hours. The science GPA is calculated based on grades in the following courses:
- An application fee must accompany the St. David’s School of Nursing application.
- Additional criteria include a personal persuasive essay, scores from the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) test version 7, pre-nursing entrance assessment, and an interview of selected candidates with the admissions committee.
General Requirements
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The general education core curriculum courses are listed in the degree plan below along with the statewide component code number. See the General Education Core Curriculum section of this catalog for the Texas State requirements and options in the core curriculum, including Honors courses.
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For transfer students, 34 semester credit hours may be transferred from a Texas public institution of higher education for the Nursing Field of Study and be applied to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree with a major in Nursing at Texas State University. More information about the Field of Study is available in the Academic Policies section of this catalog. The transferable Texas Common Course Number (TCCN) is listed below the Texas State University course number in the following course list.
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| BIO 2440 |
Principles of Microbiology |
4 |
|
TCCN: BIOL 2421 or 2420
|
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| CHEM 1341 |
General Chemistry I |
3 |
|
TCCN: CHEM 1311
|
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| NUTR 2360 |
Nutrition Science |
3 |
|
TCCN: BIOL 1322
|
|
| BIO 2451 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
|
TCCN: BIOL 2401
|
|
| BIO 2452 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
|
TCCN: BIOL 2402
|
|
| PSY 1300 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
|
TCCN: PSYC 2301
|
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| PSY 3300 |
Lifespan Development |
3 |
|
TCCN: PSYC 2314
|
|
| MATH 2328 |
Elementary Statistics |
3 |
|
TCCN: MATH 1342
|
|
| ENG 1310 |
College Writing I |
3 |
|
TCCN: ENGL 1301
|
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| ENG 1320 |
College Writing II |
3 |
|
TCCN: ENGL 1302
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| Total hours |
34 |
- Students must complete a minimum of 36 advanced hours (3000 or 4000 level courses).
- Nine hours of writing intensive (WI) courses are required for graduation.
- To graduate with a B.S.N., a student must successfully complete all nursing courses with a “C” or better in addition to completing all prerequisite courses.
- All students must have attained a 2.0 or higher Texas State University GPA with a minimum of a 2.50 GPA in the Nursing major to graduate.
- All students must complete the B.S.N. program in three years from the time of first admission.
- Each nursing course is offered only once each academic year; therefore, progress in the program is delayed if the student fails a course. A student may repeat a nursing course only once. A second nursing course failure or withdrawal from nursing courses will result in the student being dismissed from the nursing program. However, the student is not dismissed from Texas State University.
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 2024-2025 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 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 February 18, 2025
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