General Studies, A.A. (Online Map)

First Semester

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

Second Semester

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

Third Semester

• GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 Course Credits ⁺
• Select 3 Course Credits from Life and Physical Sciences  Core Curriculum + (GEOL 1301  OR BIOL 1308 )
• Select 3 Course Credits from Academic College Level Courses ^C  

Fourth Semester

• GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 Course Credits ⁺
• Select 3 Course Credits from Life and Physical Sciences   Core Curriculum + (GEOL 1301   OR BIOL 1308  )
• Select 3 Course Credits from Academic College Level Courses ^C 
• Select 3 Course Credits from Social & Behavioral Sciences   Core Curriculum + (PSYC 2301   OR SOCI 1301  )

Fifth Semester

• Select 3 Course Credits from Academic College Level Courses ^C 
• Select 3 Course Credits from Academic College Level Courses ^C 
• Select 3 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 + (COMM 1307  , HUMA 1301  , HUMA 1302  , OR PHIL 1301  )

Minimum Total Credit Hours Required for Associate of Arts in 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 a Pathways Advisor to determine electives based on the chosen field of study and preferred transfer institution.

The semester format chosen for the degrees and certificates represented in this catalog are provided for the convenience of the student and should be used as a suggested sequence for course selection. It is not intended to imply or guarantee that the degree or certificate will be completed by the published number of semesters. Students are encouraged to seek advising prior to each registration from a Pathways Advisor or the Department Chair of the selected program.