The courses in this section are working towards the requirements for a baccalaureate degree at Texas Lutheran University
Applicable Transfer Credit Hours
This Transfer Advising Guide provides 75 college-level hours, of which 65 will transfer and apply as 1 SCH of MATH 1414,1 SCH of SPAN 1411, 1 SCH of SPAN 1412, EDUC 1300 and MATH 2412 will transfer but will NOT be applicable towards the Texas Lutheran University baccalaureate degree in Physics: Physics/Math 7-12.
Note: Texas Lutheran University accepts a maximum of 68 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 Lutheran University requires all courses to be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Note: Texas Lutheran University allows a maximum of four hours of Physical Education (KINE) activity AND four hours of Ensemble Music (MUEN) to apply towards degree requirements. Students should take this into consideration when selecting open electives.
Note: ACD Math Faculty Highly Recommend MATH 1414 for all Pre-Calculus (STEM) Track Programs.
Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is NOT degree complete and NOT core 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 (AAT)
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) approves new degree programs (and program changes) for institutions interested in offering degree programs in the field of Education. Education degree programs may be developed with or without teacher certification pathways embedded in them. Community colleges may offer an Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) as a Texas Direct degree that incorporates the Texas Core Curriculum and one of the Board-approved education fields of study in Education.
Additional information can be found at: https://www.highered.texas.gov/educator-preparation-resources/
Admission Requirements for TLU’s Educator Preparation Program
To APPLY:
- Completion of at least one full semester at TLU (unless transferring with an associate’s degree)
- At least a 2.75 cumulative GPA (TLU and all transfer grades)
- For 4-8 Math or 4-8 Science or 4-8 Math & Science or 7-12 Life Science or 7-12 Math - 15 semester hours successfully completed in certification area. STAT doesn’t count for the Math hours.
- For all other certification areas - 12 semester hours successfully completed in certification area
- Completion of the following courses with at least a C or better
- FREX 134
- COMP 131 (Meets basic skills requirement)
- COMP 132* (Meets basic skills requirement)
- PSYC 236*
- MATH 130 or MATH 133 or MATH 241 depending on degree plan* (Meets basic skills requirement)
* Conditional admittance - course(s) can be in progress or taken the following semester
As Part of the Application Process:
- Attend the TEACH Information meeting
- Complete an interview with education faculty
- Two faculty recommendations (cannot be EDUC faculty)
- Submit a writing sample with application
Additional Texas Lutheran University Advising Notes
Transfer Guidelines
- A maximum of 68 hours may be transferred from community colleges to Texas Lutheran University. For students with more than 68 hours, the 68 hours that best complete the degree plan as of the first semester the student attends TLU will be transferred. No changes may be made to the choice of transferred hours after the student starts classes at TLU.
- Only grades of “C” or better will transfer. Grades of “D” do not transfer.
- Community college courses may not transfer into TLU as upper-division courses (300-400 level), even though TLU may have an upper-division course with exactly the same name and description. Community college courses may not be used to fulfill the 30-hour upper-division requirement for graduation at TLU. However, the course may be used as a substitute for an upper-division course with an approved substitution form signed by the chair and dean.
- FREX 134, Exploring the Arts & Sciences, is required of all students except transfer students who have graduated from high school for at least one year and have 24 hours or more of transferable credit.
- Only four hours of Physical Education (Kinesiology) activity will apply to degree requirements.
- Only four hours of Ensemble Music will apply to degree requirements.
Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Texas Lutheran University
This Transfer Advising Guide represents Texas Lutheran 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 Lutheran University. 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 Lutheran University’s requirements frequently.
Course numbers in italics are Texas Lutheran’s course numbers.
This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Texas Lutheran University’s 2025-2026 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 April 9, 2026
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