General Studies (TDCJ), A.A.

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(CIP 24.0102)

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Purpose: The program is designed for the student who wishes to pursue a multidisciplinary academic program for personal enrichment, but who does not have a specific baccalaureate degree goal. However, in some academic areas, this program may meet the requirements for more advanced study. The student wishing to continue should consult with the receiving institution about transfer of courses. The Associate of Arts in General Studies fulfills the Texas statute which requires each public community college to offer a multidisciplinary degree.

First Year

First Semester

Select 3 Course Credits from Creative Arts Core Curriculum ⁺
ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 Course Credits ⁺
Select 3 Course Credits from Mathematics Core Curriculum ⁺
PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credits: 12

Second Semester

Elective - Select 3 Course Credits from Academic College Level Courses^C
ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 Course Credits ⁺
HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 Course Credits ⁺
Select a 3 Course Credits SPCH from Component Area - Group 1 Core Curriculum ⁺

Semester Credits: 12

Third Semester

Elective - Select 3 Course Credits from Academic College Level Courses
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 Course Credits ⁺
Select 3 Course Credits from Life and Physical Sciences Core Curriculum ⁺

Semester Credits: 9

Second Year

First Semester

Elective - Select 3 Course Credits from Academic College Level Courses
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 Course Credits ⁺
Select 3 Course Credits from Life and Physical Sciences Core Curriculum ⁺
Select 3 Course Credits from Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum ⁺

Semester Credits: 12

Second Semester

Electives - Select 9 Course Credits from Academic College Level Courses^C
HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 Course Credits ⁺
Select 3 Course Credits from Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Curriculum ⁺

Semester Credits: 15

Total Minimum Credits required for the Associate of Arts - General Studies Degree: 60

⁺ Denotes core requirement. Speak with Department Chair or Pathways Advisor for proper course selection.

^C Any General Academic Electives not taken as core curriculum. Students should consult with an advisor to determine electives based on the chosen field of study and preferred transfer institution.