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Engl1sh & Communications Associate of Arts in Communication - Field of Study Curriculum 3-5 Associate of Arts in English - Field of Study Curriculum 6

Interpreting/Sign Language

Interpreting/Sign Language - Interpreting Transliteration Technology - AAS 7-8

Liberal Arts, Humanities, & Education Associate of Arts in History - Field of Study Curriculum - Academic Track 9-10 AssociateofArtsinHistory-FieldofStudyCurriculum-TeacherCertificationTrack 11-12 Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies 13-15 CertificateinAfricana/AfricanAmericanStudies* 16

CertificateinGlobalStudies* 17 CertificateinMexican-American/LatinoStudies-FieldofStudyCurriculum* 18 CertificateinWomen&GenderStudies* 19 AssociateofArtsinMultidisciplinaryStudies 20 AssociateofArtsinMultidisciplinaryStudies-Kinesiology&ExerciseScienceMajor 21-22 AssociateofArtsinMultidisciplinaryStudies-PhilosophyMajor 23 Associate of Arts in Teaching 24-25 AssociateofArtsinWorldLanguages 26-27 * Institutional Certificate

Child Development

Child Development - AAS 28 ChildDevelopment-Administration-Certificate-Level1 29 EarlyChildhood-Certificate-Level2 30 Infant&ToddlerTeacher-CertificateLevel1 31 TeacherAssistant/Aide-CertificateLevel2 32

Mathematics AssociateofScienceinMathematics-FieldofStudyCurriculum 33

Natural Sciences Associate in Science 34 AssociateofScienceinBiology-BiologyMajors&Pre-MedicalPrograms-FieldofStudyCurriculum 35 AssociateofScienceinBiology-HealthScienceProfessions-FieldofStudyCurriculum 36-37 Associate of Science in Chemistry 38 AssociateofScienceinGeology 39 AssociateofScienceinPhysics 40

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Applied Horticulture

AppliedHorticulture-LandscapingOperations&Management-AAS 41

Social & Behavioral Sciences Associate of Arts in Anthropology 42-43 AssociateofArtsinMultidisciplinaryStudies-EconomicsMajor-BAandBSFieldofStudyCurriculum Tracks 44-45 AssociateofArtsinMultidisciplinaryStudies-GeographyMajor 46 AssociateofArtsinGovernment 47-48 AssociateofScienceinPsychology-FieldofStudyCurriculum 49 AssociateofArtsinMultidisciplinaryStudies-SociologyMajor-FieldofStudyCurriculum 50

Geographic Information Science

GeographicInformationScience-AAS 51 GeographicInformationScience-Technician-CertificateLevel1 52 GeographicInformationScience-Analyst-CertificateLevel2 53

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Associate of Arts inCOMMUNICATIONSField of Study Curriculum

FIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

MATH1332 ContemporaryMathematics ORMATH1342 ElementaryStatisticalMethods 3

Advertising/Public Relations Specialization

COMM1307 IntroductiontoMassCommunication 3

COMM2327 Introduction to Advertising 3

Journalism - Teacher Certification Specialization ⁴

COMM1307 IntroductiontoMassCommunication 3

COMM1335 IntroductiontoElectronicMediaORCOMM2300 MediaLiteracy ORCOMM2302 PrinciplesofJournalism 3

Mass Media Specialization

COMM1307 IntroductiontoMassCommunication 3

COMM1335 IntroductiontoElectronicMediaORCOMM2300 MediaLiteracy ORCOMM2302 PrinciplesofJournalism 3

Speech Communication Specialization

SPCH1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3

COMM1307 IntroductiontoMassCommunicationORXXXX #3## 1, 3 LiberalArtsElective 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II ORENGL2311 Technical&BusinessWriting 3

HIST #3##2 American History Elective I 3

XXXX #3##2 Creative Arts Elective 3

XXXX #3##2 Social&BehavioralSciencesElective 3

Advertising/Public Relations Specialization

COMM2330 IntroductiontoPublicRelations 3

Journalism - Teacher Certification Specialization ⁴

COMM2311 MediaWriting 3

Mass Media Specialization

COMM2311 MediaWriting 3

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Speech Communication Specialization

SPCH1315 PublicSpeaking 3

Semester Total 15

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

XXXX #3##2 Language,Philosophy,&CultureElective 3

HIST #3## 2 American History Elective II 3

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

XXXX #3##2 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

Advertising/Public Relations Specialization

COMM2324 PracticuminElectronicMediaORCOMM2389 Academic Cooperative 3

Journalism - Teacher Certification Specialization ⁴

EDUC 1301 IntroductiontotheTeachingProfession 3

Mass Media Specialization

COMM2324 PracticuminElectronicMediaORCOMM2389 Academic Cooperative 3

Speech Communication Specialization

SPCH1318 Interpersonal Communication 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

XXXX #3##2 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

XXXX #3##2 Component Area Option 3

Advertising/Public Relations Specialization

XXXX #3## 1 , 3 LiberalArtsElective 3

COMM2300 MediaLiteracyORCOMM2305 Editing&LayoutORCOMM2311 MediaWriting 3

Journalism - Teacher Certification Specialization ⁴

COMM1336 VideoProductionIORCOMM2305 Editing&LayoutORCOMM2315 NewsReporting 3

COMM1336 VideoProductionIORCOMM2305 Editing&Layout ORCOMM2315 NewsReporting 3

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Mass Media Specialization

COMM1336 VideoProductionIORCOMM2305 Editing&LayoutORCOMM2315 NewsReporting 3

COMM1336 VideoProductionIORCOMM2305 Editing&LayoutORCOMM2315 NewsReporting 3

Speech Communication Specialization

XXXX #3## 1 , 3 LiberalArtsElective 3

SPCH1321 Business&ProfessionalCommunication 3

Semester Total 15

.Total Minimum Credits for the AA Degree 60

1 Liberal arts electives include the following selections from the Core Curriculum: ANTH (not 2301, 2101), GEOG (not 1301), HIST, HUMA, PHIL (not 2303), PSYC (not 2317), SOCI, or TECA

2 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.

3 Note: Students transferring to a BA program in Communication(s) will need 6 hours of the same intermediate foreign language (LANG 2311 and 2312).

4 Note: Missing EDUC 2301 Introduction to Special Populations in Field of Study Journalism Teacher Certification Specialization.

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Associate of Arts inENGLISHField of Study Curriculum

FIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

MATH#3##2 ApprovedMathematicsElective 3

XXXX #3##1 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

XXXX #3##1 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

XXXX #3##1 Social&BehavioralSciencesElective 3

XXXX #3##4 LiberalArtsElective 3

Semester Total 15

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

ENGL2341 Forms of Literature 3

ENGL23## EnglishLiterature/CreativeWritingElective 3

ENGL23## EnglishLiterature/CreativeWritingElective 3

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

XXXX 1411 Beginning Foreign Language I 4

Semester Total 16

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL23## EnglishLiterature/CreativeWritingElective 3

XXXX 1412 Beginning Foreign Language II 4

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

XXXX #3##1 Creative Arts Elective 3

XXXX #1##5 TransferableElective 1

Semester Total 14

.Total Minimum Credits for the AA Degree 601 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog. 2 Consult with an advisor to select an appropriate MATH course.

3Students who complete a four-hour course should consult with an advisor to have the additional hour applied toward the one-hour transferable elective.

4Liberal arts electives: ANTH (not 2301, 2101), GEOG (not 1301), HIST, HUMA, PHIL (not 2303), PSYC (not 2317), SOCI, or TECA 1354.

5 Consult with an advisor to select an appropriate elective.

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INTERPRETING/SIGN LANGUAGE

INTERPRETING/SIGN LANGUAGE - INTERPRETING TRANSLITERATION TECHNOLOGY

Associate of Applied Science SCH

FIRST YEARFirst Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

SGNL1401 Beginning American Sign Language I 4

SLNG1317 Introduction to the Deaf Community 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

Semester Total 13

Second Semester - Spring

SGNL1402 Beginning American Sign Language II 4

SLNG1207 Intra-lingual Skills Development for Interpreters 2

SLNG1321 IntroductiontotheInterpretingProfession 3

XXXX #3##1 Math/NaturalScienceElective 3

XXXX #3##1 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3

Semester Total 15

Third Semester - Summer

SGNL2301 Intermediate American Sign Language I 3

XXXX #3##1 GeneralEducationElective 3

Semester Total 6

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

SLNG1248 VocabularyDevelopmentforInterpreters 2

SLNG2301 Interpreting I 3

SLNG1211 Fingerspelling&Numbers 2

PSYC2301 GeneralPsychology 3

SGNL2302 Intermediate American Sign Language (ASL) II 3

Semester Total 13

Second Semester - Spring

SLNG2302 Interpreting II 3

SLNG2311 Interpreting in Specialized Settings 3

SLNG1350 Sign-to-Voice 3

SLNG23o3 Transliterating 3

SLNG1166 Practicum-SignLanguageInterpretation&Translation 1

Semester Total 13

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Third Semester - Summer

SLNG2331 Interpreting III 3

SLNG2266 Practicum-SignLanguageInterpretation&Translation(Capstone) 2

Semester Total 5

.Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree 651 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.

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Associate of Arts inHISTORYField of Study Curriculum - Academic Track

FIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

HIST 1301 United States History I 3

MATH1332 ContemporaryMathematics 3

XXXX #3##1 Creative Arts Elective 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II 3

HIST 1302 United States History II 3

XXXX #3##1 Social&BehavioralSciencesElective 3

XXXX #3##1 Language,Philosophy,&CultureElective 3

XXXX #3##2 TransferableElective 3

Semester Total 15

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

HIST 23## History Elective 3

XXXX 14113 Beginning Foreign Language I 4

XXXX #3##1 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

XXXX #1##2 TransferableElective 1

Semester Total 14

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Second Semester - Spring

HIST 23##4 History Elective 3

HIST 23##5 United States History Elective 3

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

XXXX 14123 Beginning Foreign Language II 4

XXXX #3##1 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

Semester Total 16

.Total Minimum Credits for the AA Degree 601 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.

Creative Arts elective recommendations: HUMA 1301; ARTS 1301, 1303, or 1304.

Life & Physical Sciences recommendations: ANTH 2301, BIOL 1308, GEOG 1301, GEOL 1301

or 1305.

Students who successfully complete a four-hour Life & Physical Sciences elective should

consult with an advisor to have the additional hour applied toward the one-hour

transferable elective requirement.2 Consult with an advisor to select an appropriate elective.3 All four foreign language courses must be in one language: French or Spanish.4 HIST 2311, 2312, 2321, or 2322.5 HIST 2301, 2327, 2328, 2381,or 2382

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Associate of Arts inHISTORYField of Study Curriculum - Teacher Certification Track

FIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

HIST 1301 United States History I 3

MATH1332 ContemporaryMathematics 3

EDUC 1301 IntroductiontotheTeachingProfession 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II 3

HIST 1302 United States History II 3

XXXX #3##1 Social&BehavioralSciencesElective 3

HIST 2301 TexasHistory 3

XXXX #3##1 Creative Arts Elective 3

Semester Total 15

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

HIST 2321 WorldCivilizationsI 3

XXXX 14113 Beginning Foreign Language I 4

XXXX #3##1 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

XXXX #1##2 TransferableElective 1

Semester Total 14

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Second Semester - Spring

EDUC 2301 IntroductiontoSpecialPopulations 3

HIST 2322 WorldCivilizationsII 3

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

XXXX 14123 Beginning Foreign Language II 4

XXXX #3##1 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

Semester Total 16

.Total Minimum Credits for the AA Degree 601 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.

Creative Arts elective recommendations: HUMA 1301; ARTS 1301, 1303, or 1304.

Life & Physical Sciences recommendations: ANTH 2301, BIOL 1308, GEOG 1301, GEOL 1301

or 1305.

Students who successfully complete a four-hour Life & Physical Sciences elective should

consult with an advisor to have the additional hour applied toward the one-hour

transferable elective requirement.2 Consult with an advisor to select an appropriate elective.3 All four foreign language courses must be in one language: French or Spanish.

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Associate of Arts inINTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

FIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

MATH1332 ContemporaryMathematics ORMATH1342 ElementaryStatisticalMethods 3

Mexican-American/Latino Studies Specialization - Field of Study Curriculum

HIST 2327 Mexican-AmericanHistoryI 3

SPAN14111 Beginning Spanish I ORSPAN23132 Spanish for Native/HerItage Speakers I 3

All Other Specializations

HIST 1301 United States History I 3

XXXX 14111 Beginning Foreign Language I 4

Semester Total 16

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II 3

Africana/African American Studies Specialization

ARTS1304 Art History II ORHUMA1301 Introduction to Humanities I 3

HIST 2381 African-American History 3

XXXX #3##3 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

XXXX 14121 Beginning Foreign Language II 4

Global Studies Specialization

ARTS1304 Art History II OR

HUMA1301 Introduction to Humanities I 3

HIST 1302 United States History II 3

XXXX #3##3 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

XXXX 14121 Beginning Foreign Language II 4

Mexican-American/Latino Studies Specialization - Field of Study Curriculum

HUMA1311 MexicanAmericanFineArtsAppreciation ORHUMA1301 Introduction to Humanities I 3

HIST 2328 Mexican-AmericanHistoryII 3

XXXX #3##3 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

SPAN14121 Beginning Spanish II ORSPAN23152 Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers II 3

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Women & Gender Studies Specialization

ARTS1304 Art History II ORHUMA1301 Introduction to Humanities I 3

HIST 1302 United States History II 3

XXXX #3##3 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

XXXX 14121 Beginning Foreign Language II 4

Semester Total 16

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

Africana/African American Studies Specialization

ENGL2328 American Literature II ORENGL2341 Forms of Literature 3

SOCI 1306 SocialProblems 3

XXXX #3##3 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

XXXX 23111 Intermediate Foreign Language I 3

Global Studies Specialization

ENGL2332 WorldLiteratureIORENGL2333 WorldLiteratureII 3

GEOG1303 WorldRegionalGeography 3

GEOG1301 PhysicalGeography 3

XXXX 23111 Intermediate Foreign Language I 3

Mexican-American/Latino Studies Specialization - Field of Study Curriculum

ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology 3

ENGL2351 Mexican-AmericanLiterature 3

SPAN23111 Intermediate Spanish I 3

XXXX #3##3 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

Women & Gender Studies Specialization

ENGL2341 Forms of Literature ORHUMA2319 AmericanMinorityStudies 3

SOCI 1306 SocialProblems 3

XXXX 23111 Intermediate Foreign Language I 3

XXXX #3##3 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

Africana/African American Studies Specialization

HUMA2319 AmericanMinorityStudies 3

HUMA2323 WorldCultures 3

SOCI 2319 MinorityStudies 3

XXXX 23121 Intermediate Foreign Language II 3

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Global Studies Specialization

ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology 3

HIST 2322 WorldCivilizationsII 3

PHIL1304 IntroductiontoWorldReligions ORPHIL2316 ClassicalPhilosophy ORHUMA2323 WorldCultures 3

XXXX 23121 Intermediate Foreign Language II 3

Mexican-American/Latino Studies Specialization - Field of Study Curriculum

HUMA1305 IntroductiontoMexicanAmericanStudies 3

HUMA2319 AmericanMinorityStudies 3

HUMA2323 WorldCulturesORGOVT23114 Mexican-American&LatinxPolitics 3

SPAN23121 Intermediate Spanish II 3

Women & Gender Studies Specialization

HUMA2319 AmericanMinorityStudies 3

PSYC2306 HumanSexuality 3

SOCI 2301 Marriage&theFamily 3

XXXX 23121 Intermediate Foreign Language II 3

Semester Total 15

.Total Minimum Credits for the AA Degree 601 All four foreign language courses must be in one language: French or Spanish.

2Students who select Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers I and II will still meet the 60-hour degree requirement.

3 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog. 4 Inclusion in Field of Study

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Certificate inAFRICANA/AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES * SCH

Choose two of the following courses: 6

ENGL1302 Composition II - Africana/Af -Am Studies

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment-Africana/Af.-Am.Studies

HIST 2381 African-American History

Choose one course from two of the following categories: 6

Language, Philosophy, & Culture

HUMA2319 AmericanMinorityStudiesORHUMA2323 WorldCultures(Africana/Af.-Am.Studies) 3

Creative Arts

ARTS1304 Art History II ORHUMA1301 Introduction to Humanities I 3

Social & Behavioral Sciences

SOCI 1306 SocialProblems 3

.Total Minimum Credits for the Certificate 12

* Institutional Certificate

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Certificate inGLOBAL STUDIES SCH

HUMA1301 Introduction to Humanities I 3

Choose one of the following courses: 3

ENGL2332 WorldLiteratureI

ENGL2333 WorldLiteratureII

HUMA2323 WorldCultures

PHIL2316 ClassicalPhilosophy

PHIL1304 IntroductiontoWorldReligions

Choose one course from two of the following categories: 6

Social & Behavioral Sciences

ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology ORGEOG1303 WorldRegionalGeography 3

Component Area Option

XXXX #4##1 Beginning Foreign Language I or II ORXXXX #3##1 Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers I or II ORXXXX #3##1 Intermediate Foreign Language I or II 3–4

.Total Minimum Credits for the Certificate 121 Consult with an advisor to select an appropriate elective.

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Certificate inMexican-American/Latino Studies SCH

Field of Study CurriculumChoose one of the following courses: 3

HUMA1305 IntroductiontoMexicanAmericanStudies

ENGL2351 Mexican-AmericanLiterature

Choose one of the following courses: 3

HIST 2327 Mexican-AmericanHistoryI

HIST 2328 Mexican-AmericanHistoryII

Choose one course from two of the following categories: 6

Creative Arts

HUMA1301 Introduction to Humanities I 3

HUMA1311 MexicanAmericanFineArtsAppreciation 3

Government/Political Science

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment ORGOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

GOVT2311 Mexican-American&LatinoPolitics 3

Component Area Option

HUMA2323 WorldCultures-Mesoamerica 3

SPAN1411 Beginning Spanish I ORSPAN1412 Beginning Spanish II 3

.Total Minimum Credits for the Certificate 12

* Institutional Certificate

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Certificate inWOMEN & GENDER STUDIES SCH

ENGL1302 CompositionII-Women/GenderIssues 3

HIST 1302 United States History II 3

Choose one course from two of the following categories: 6

Language, Philosophy, & Culture

HUMA2319 AmericanMinorityStudiesORCreative Arts

ARTS1304 Art History II ORHUMA1301 Introduction to Humanities I 3

Social & Behavioral Sciences

SOCI 1306 SocialProblems(Women/GenderIssues) 3

.Total Minimum Credits for the Certificate 12

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Associate of Arts inMULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

FIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

MATH#3##2 ApprovedMathematicsElective 3

XXXX #3##3 TransferableElective 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II ORENGL2311 Technical&BusinessWriting 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

XXXX #3##1 Creative Arts Elective 3

XXXX #3##1 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

XXXX #3##3 TransferableElective 3

Semester Total 15

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

XXXX #3##1 Component Area Option Elective 3

XXXX #3##1 Language,Philosophy,&CultureElective 3

XXXX #3##1 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

XXXX #3##1 Social&BehavioralSciencesElective 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

XXXX #3##3 TransferableElective 3

XXXX #3##3 TransferableElective 3

XXXX #3##3 TransferableElective 3

XXXX #3##3 TransferableElective 3

Semester Total 15

.Total Minimum Credits for the AA Degree 60¹A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog. ²Consult with an advisor to select an appropriate MATH course.³Consult with an advisor to select an appropriate elective.

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Associate of Arts inMULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIESKinesiology & Exercise Science Major

FIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective ORGOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

MATH1332 ContemporaryMathematics 3

KINE1301 FoundationsofKinesiology 3

KINE#1##2 Activity Course 1

Semester Total 16

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective ORGOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

PSYC2301 GeneralPsychology 3

KINE1306 First Aid ORKINE2356 Care&PreventionofAthleticInjuries 3

KINE1338 ConceptsofPhysicalFitness 3

KINE#1##2 Activity Course 1

Semester Total 16

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

BIOL 2301 Anatomy&PhysiologyI(Lecture) 3

BIOL 2101 Anatomy&PhysiologyI(Lab) 1

XXXX #3##1 Creative Arts Elective 3

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment ORHIST #3## American History Elective 3

KINE1304 Personal/CommunityHealth 3

KINE#1##2 Activity Course 1

Semester Total 14

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Second Semester - Spring

BIOL 2302 Anatomy&PhysiologyII(Lecture) 3

BIOL 2102 Anatomy&PhysiologyII(Lab) 1

GOVT2306 TexasGovernmentORHIST #3## American History Elective 3

XXXX #3##1 Language,Philosophy,&CultureElective 3

KINE1346 DrugUse&AbuseORSOCI 1306 SocialProblems 3

KINE#1##2 Activity Course 1

Semester Total 14

.Total Minimum Credits for the AA Degree 60¹A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog. ²Activity courses include KINE 1100 – 1150 or 2100 – 2150.

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Philosophy MajorFIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

HIST #3## United States History 3

MATH#3## CollegeLevelMath 3

PHIL1301 IntroductiontoPhilosophy 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II 3

HIST #3## United States History 3

PHIL2306 Introduction to Ethics 3

XXXX #3##1 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

PSYC2301 GeneralPsychologyORSOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3

Semester Total 15

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

PHIL2316 ClassicalPhilosophy 3

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

LANG1311 Beginning Foreign Language I ORLANG1411 Foreign Language I 3–4

XXXX #3##1 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

PHIL2303 Introduction to Formal Logic 3

Semester Total 15–16

Second Semester - Spring

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

XXXX #3##1 Creative Arts Elective 3

LANG1312 Beginning Foreign Language II ORLANG1412 Foreign Language II 3–4

PHIL2307 IntroductiontoSocial&PoliticalPhilosophy 3

PHIL1304 IntroductiontoWorldReligions 3

Semester Total 15–16

.Total Minimum Credits for the AA Degree 60

¹A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.

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Associate of Arts inTEACHING

FIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

BIOL 1308 BiologyforNon-ScienceMajorsI(Lecture) 3

BIOL 1108 BiologyforNon-ScienceMajorsI(Lab) 1

EDUC 1301 IntroductiontotheTeachingProfession 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

HIST 1301 United States History I 3

Semester Total 16

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II 3

HIST 1302 United States History II ORHIST 2301 TexasHistory 3

MATH1314 CollegeAlgebraORMATH1332 ContemporaryMathematicsORMATH1342 ElementaryStatisticalMethods 3

SPCH1315 PublicSpeaking 3

CHEM1405 IntroductoryChemistryI(Lecture&Lab) OR

CHEM1311 GeneralChemistryI(Lecture) 3

CHEM1111 GeneralChemistryI(Lab) 1

Semester Total 16

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

EDUC 2301 IntroductiontoSpecialPopulations 3

ENGL23##1 English Literature Elective 3

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

MATH1350 MathematicsforTeachersI 3

XXXX #3##2 Social&BehavioralSciencesElective 3

Semester Total 15

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Second Semester - Spring

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

MATH1351 MathematicsforTeachersII 3

XXXX #3##3 Creative Arts Elective 3

XXXX #4##4 PhysicalLabScienceElective 4

Semester Total 13

.Total Minimum Credits for the AAT Degree 60¹ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341

²GEOG 1303; PSYC 2301; or TECA 1354.

³ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DANC 1305, 2303; DRAM 1310, 2361, 2366; HUMA 1301; MUSI 1306,

1307, 1310.

⁴ANTH 2301 & 2101; ASTR 1403 or 1404; GEOL 1403 or 1404; or PHYS 1401 or higher.

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Associate of Arts inWORLD LANGUAGES

FIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

CHIN 14112 Beginning Chinese I ORFREN14112 Beginning French I ORSPAN14112 Beginning Spanish I ORSPAN2313 Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers I 3–4

MATH1332 ContemporaryMathematics ORMATH1342 ElementaryStatisticalMethods 3

Semester Total 15–16

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

CHIN 14122 Beginning Chinese II ORFREN14122 Beginning French II ORSPAN14122 Beginning Spanish II ORSpan 2315 Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers II 3–4

XXXX #3##1 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

XXXX #3##1 Social&BehavioralSciencesElective 3

Semester Total 15–16

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

CHIN 23112 Intermediate Chinese I ORFREN23112 Intermediate French I ORSPAN23112 Intermediate Spanish I 3

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

XXXX #3##1 Creative Arts Elective 3

XXXX #3##1 Language,Philosophy,&CultureElective 3

XXXX #3##1 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

Semester Total 15

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Second Semester - Spring

CHIN 23122 Intermediate Chinese II ORFREN23122 Intermediate French II ORSPAN23122 Intermediate Spanish II 3

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

XXXX #3##1 Creative Arts Elective 3

XXXX #3##1 Language,Philosophy,&CultureElective 3

XXXX #3##1 Social&BehavioralSciencesElective 3

Semester Total 15

.Total Minimum Credits for the AA Degree 601 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog. 2 All four foreign language courses must be in one language: French, Spanish, or Chinese.

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CHILD DEVELOPMENTAssociate of Applied Science SCH

FIRST YEARFirst Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

CDEC 1313 CurriculumResourcesforEarlyChildhoodPrograms 3

TECA 1311 EducatingYoungChildren 3

CDEC 1323 Observation&Assessment 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

CDEC 1358 Creative Arts for Early Childhood 3

XXXX #3##1 Math/NaturalScienceElective 3

CDEC 2326 AdministrationofProgramsforChildrenI 3

TECA 1354 ChildGrowth&Development 3

CDEC 1319 ChildGuidance 3

Semester Total 15

Third Semester - Summer

SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology ORSOCI 2301 Marriage&theFamily ORGOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

CDEC #3##2 ApprovedProgramElective 3

Semester Total 6

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

XXXX #3##1 GeneralEducationElective 3

CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood 3

PSYC2301 GeneralPsychology 3

TECA 1303 Families,School,&Community 3

CDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

CDEC 2307 Math&ScienceforEarlyChildhood 3

TECA 1318 WellnessoftheYoungChild 3

CDEC 2380 CooperativeEducation-ChildCareProvider/Assistant(Capstone) 3

Semester Total 9

.Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree 601 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog. 2 CDEC 2315 or Consult with an advisor to select a CDEC elective.

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT - ADMINISTRATIONCertificate - Level 1 SCH

First Semester - Fall

CDEC 1313 CurriculumResourcesforEarlyChildhoodPrograms 3

CDEC 2326 AdministrationofProgramsforChildrenI 3

BMGT1301 Supervision 3

Semester Total 9

Second Semester - Spring

CDEC 1319 ChildGuidance 3

XXXX #3##1 ApprovedProgramElective 3

CDEC 2328 AdministrationofProgramsforChildrenII(Capstone) 3

POFI1301 Computer Applications I ORITSC 1309 Integrated Software Applications I 3

Semester Total 12

.Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate 211 CDEC 1317, 1321, 1339, 1391, 1393, 2315, 2322, 2324, 2328, 2341; BMGT 1301; POFI 1301, ITSC 1309, or BCIS 1305, all EDUC courses. Alternative electives may be chosen with prior departmental approval.

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT- EARLY CHILDHOODCertificate - Level 2 SCH

FIRST YEARFirst Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

TECA 1311 EducatingYoungChildren 3

XXXX #3##1 ApprovedProgramElective 3

CDEC 1313 CurriculumResourcesforEarlyChildhoodPrograms 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

PSYC2301 GeneralPsychology ORSOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology ORCDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs 3

TECA 1354 ChildGrowth&Development 3

CDEC 1319 ChildGuidance 3

CDEC 1358 Creative Arts for Early Childhood 3

XXXX #3##1 ApprovedProgramElective 3

Semester Total 15

Third Semester - Summer

CDEC 2315 DiverseCultural/MultilingualEducation 3

CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood 3

TECA 1318 WellnessoftheYoungChild 3

CDEC 2307 Math&ScienceforEarlyChildhood 3

CDEC 2326 AdministrationofProgramsforChildrenI(Capstone) 3

Semester Total 15

.Total Minimum Credits for the Level 2 Certificate 451 Consult with an advisor to select an approved program elective.

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT - INFANT & TODDLER TEACHERCertificate - Level 1 SCH

FIRST YEARFirst Semester - Fall

CDEC 1339 EarlyChildhoodDevelopment:0-3Years 3

CDEC 1321 TheInfant&Toddler 3

CDEC 1391 SpecialTopicsinFamilyLife&RelationsStudies 3

Semester Total 9

Second Semester - Spring

CDEC 1313 CurriculumResourcesforEarlyChildhoodPrograms 3

CDEC 1319 ChildGuidance(Capstone) 3

CDEC 1393 Special Topics in Early Childhood and Teaching 3

Semester Total 9

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FIRST YEARFirst Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

CDEC 1313 CurriculumResourcesforEarlyChildhoodPrograms 3

TECA 1354 ChildGrowth&Development 3

CDEC 1323 Observation&Assessment 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology ORTECA 1303 Families,School,&Community 3

TECA 1311 EducatingYoungChildren 3

CDEC 1319 ChildGuidance 3

XXXX #3##1 Math/NaturalScienceElective 3

EDUC 1301 IntroductiontotheTeachingProfession 3

Semester Total 15

Third Semester - Summer

CDEC 2315 DiverseCultural/MultilingualEducation 3

CDEC 1358 Creative Arts for Early Childhood 3

Semester Total 6

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

CDEC 1356 Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood 3

CDEC 2341 The School Age Child (Capstone) 3

EDUC 2301 IntroductiontoSpecialPopulationsORCDEC 1359 Children with Special Needs 3

SPCH1315 PublicSpeakingORSPCH1318 Interpersonal Communication 3

Semester Total 12

.Total Minimum Credits for the Level 2 Certificate 481 Consult with an advisor to select an approved program elective.

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Associate of Science in MATHEMATICSField of Study Curriculum

FIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

CHEM1311 GeneralChemistryI(Lecture) 3

CHEM1111 GeneralChemistryI(Lab) 1

MATH2413 Calculus I 4

Semester Total 14

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II ORENGL2311 Technical&BusinessWriting 3

CHEM1412 GeneralChemistryII(Lecture&Lab) 4

MATH2414 Calculus II 4

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

XXXX #3##2 ProgrammingElective 3

Semester Total 17

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

MATH2415 Calculus III 4

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

XXXX #3##1 Creative Arts Elective 3

PHYS2325 UniversityPhysicsI(Lecture) 3

PHYS2125 UniversityPhysicsI(Lab) 1

Semester Total 14

Second Semester - Spring

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

XXXX #3##3 AdvancedMathematicsElective 3

XXXX #3##1 Social&BehavioralSciencesElective 3

PHYS23264 UniversityPhysicsII(Lecture) 3

Semester Total 15

.Total Minimum Credits for the AS Degree 601 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog. 2 Choose from ENGR 2304 or COSC 14363 Choose from MATH 2318 or 23204PHYS2126 required for Transfer Specialization which requires 62 semester credithours.Note:Universitiesrequirethelab.

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Associate in Science

FIRST YEAR SCHFirst Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

MATH#3##2 TransferableElective 3

MATH#3##3 MathematicsElective 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II ORENGL2311 Technical&BusinessWriting 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

MATH#3##3 MathematicsElective 3

XXXX #3##1 Creative Arts Elective 3

XXXX #3##1 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

Semester Total 15

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

XXXX #3##1 Language,Philosophy,&CultureElective 3

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

MATH#3##3 MathematicsElective 3

XXXX #3##1 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

XXXX #3##1 Social&BehavioralSciencesElective 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

XXXX #3##3 Component Area Option Elective 3

XXXX #3##2 TransferableElective 3

XXXX #4##1 Life&PhysicalSciencesElectivewithLab 4

XXXX #2##3 TransferableElective 2

Semester Total 15

.Total Minimum Credits for the AS Degree 601 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog. 2 Consult with an advisor to select an appropriate MATH course.3 Consult with an advisor to select an appropriate elective.

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Associate of Science inBIOLOGY Biology Majors & Pre-Medical Programs

Field of Study CurriculumFIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

BIOL 1306 BiologyforScienceMajorsI(Lecture) 3

BIOL 1106 BiologyforScienceMajorsI(Lab) 1

MATH2412 Pre-CalculusMath 4

CHEM1311 GeneralChemistryI(Lecture) 3

CHEM1111 GeneralChemistryI(Lab) 1

Semester Total 18

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II 3

BIOL 1407 BiologyforScienceMajorsII(Lecture&Lab) 4

MATH2413 Calculus I 4

CHEM1412 GeneralChemistryII(Lecture&Lab) 4

Semester Total 15

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

HIST #3##2 American History Elective 3

GOVT2305 FederalGovernmentORGOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

CHEM2423 OrganicChemistryI(Lecture&Lab) 4

PHYS1401 CollegePhysicsI(Lecture&Lab) 4

Semester Total 14

Second Semester - Spring

BIOL 2421 MicrobiologyforScienceMajors 4

HIST #3##2 American History Elective 3

CHEM2425 OrganicChemistryII(Lecture&Lab) 3

PHYS1402 CollegePhysicsII(Lecture&Lab) 3

Semester Total 13

.Total Minimum Credits for the AS Degree 601 BIOL 2406, 2416, 2421 or 2320 Lecture & 2120 Lab.2 Consult with an advisor to select an appropriate elective.

Consult with advisor regarding Core completion

The Biology Majors & Pre-medical Programs track includes the full FOSC, but note that GOVT , Language, Philosophy & Culture Elective, Creative Arts Elective, & Social/ Behavioral Sciences.

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Associate of Science inBIOLOGYHealth Sciences Professions

Field of Study CurriculumFIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

BIOL 1306 BiologyforScienceMajorsI(Lecture) 3

BIOL 1106 BiologyforScienceMajorsI(Lab) 1

CHEM1311 GeneralChemistryI(Lecture) 3

CHEM1111 GeneralChemistryI(Lab) 1

Semester Total 14

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II ORENGL2311 Technical&BusinessWriting 3

XXXX #3##1 Language,Philosophy,&CultureElective 3

PSYC2301 GeneralPsychology 3

Pre-Nursing Specialization

BIOL 2301 Anatomy&PhysiologyI(Lecture) 3

BIOL 2101 Anatomy&PhysiologyI(Lab) 1

MATH1342 ElementaryStatisticalMethods OR

PSYC2317 StatisticalMethodsinPsychology 3

Pre-Radiologic Sciences Specialization

BIOL 2301 Anatomy&PhysiologyI(Lecture) 3

BIOL 2101 Anatomy&PhysiologyI(Lab) 1

MATH2412 Pre-CalculusMath OR

MATH2413 Calculus I 4

Pre-Clinical Laboratory Services Specialization

CHEM1412 GeneralChemistryII(Lecture&Lab) 4

MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra 3

Semester Total 16–17

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

PSYC2314 LifespanGrowth&Development 3

Pre-Nursing Specialization

BIOL 2302 Anatomy&PhysiologyII(Lecture) 3

BIOL 2102 Anatomy&PhysiologyII(Lab) 1

BIOL 1322 Nutrition&DietTherapy 3

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Pre-Radiologic Sciences Specialization

BIOL 2302 Anatomy&PhysiologyII(Lecture) 3

BIOL 2102 Anatomy&PhysiologyII(Lab) 1

PHYS1401 CollegePhysicsI(Lecture&Lab) 4

Pre-Clinical Laboratory Services Specialization

BIOL 1407 BiologyforScienceMajorsII(Lecture&Lab) OR

BIOL 2416 Genetics(Lecture&Lab) 4

CHEM2423 OrganicChemistryI(Lecture&Lab) 4

Semester Total 16–17

Second Semester - Spring

Pre-Nursing Specialization

BIOL 2320 MicrobiologyforNon-ScienceMajors(Lecture) 3

BIOL 2120 MicrobiologyforNon-ScienceMajors(Lab) 1

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

XXXX #3##1 Creative Arts Elective 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

XXXX #1##2 TransferableElective 1

Pre-Radiologic Sciences Specialization

PHYS1402 CollegePhysicsII(Lecture&Lab) 4

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

XXXX #3##1 Creative Arts Elective 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

Pre-Clinical Laboratory Services Specialization

CHEM2425 OrganicChemistryII(Lecture&Lab) 4

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

XXXX #3##1 Creative Arts Elective 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

XXXX #1##2 TransferableElective 1

Semester Total 13–14

.Total Minimum Credits for the AS Degree 601 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog. 2 Consult with an advisor to select an appropriate elective.

The Health Sciences track includes the full FOSC, but student must take MATH 1342 instead of PSYC 2317.

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Associate of Science inCHEMISTRY

FIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

HIST #3##3 American History Elective 3

MATH2413 Calculus I 4

CHEM1311 GeneralChemistryI(Lecture) 3

CHEM1111 GeneralChemistryI(Lab) 1

Semester Total 17

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II 3

HIST #3##3 American History Elective 3

MATH2414 Calculus II 4

CHEM1412 GeneralChemistryII(Lecture&Lab) 4

XXXX #3##1 Social&BehavioralSciencesElective 3

Semester Total 17

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

XXXX #3##1 Language,Philosophy,&CultureElective 3

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

CHEM2423 OrganicChemistryI(Lecture&Lab) 4

PHYS2325 UniversityPhysicsI(Lecture) 3

Semester Total 13

Second Semester - Spring

XXXX #3##1 Creative Arts Elective 3

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

CHEM2425 OrganicChemistryII(Lecture&Lab) 4

PHYS2326 UniversityPhysicsII(Lecture) 3

Semester Total 13

.Total Minimum Credits for the AS Degree 601 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog. 2PHYS2125&PHYS2126required for Transfer Specialization has 62 semester credithours.Note:Universitiesrequirethelab.

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Associate of Science inGEOLOGY

FIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

CHEM1311 GeneralChemistryI(Lecture) 3

CHEM1111 GeneralChemistryI(Lab) 1

Semester Total 13

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II ORENGL2311 Technical&BusinessWriting 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

CHEM1412 GeneralChemistryII(Lecture&Lab) 4

MATH2413 Calculus I 4

XXXX #3##1 Social&BehavioralSciencesElective 3

Semester Total 17

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

MATH2414 Calculus II 4

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

PHYS2325 UniversityPhysicsI(Lecture) 3

GEOL1403 PhysicalGeology(Lecture&Lab) 4

Semester Total 14

Second Semester - Spring

XXXX #3##1 Creative Arts Elective 3

XXXX #3##1 Language,Philosophy,&CultureElective 3

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

GEOL1404 HistoricalGeology(Lecture&Lab) 4

PHYS2326 UniversityPhysicsII(Lecture) 3

Semester Total 16

.Total Minimum Credits for the AS Degree 601 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog. 2PHYS2125&PHYS2126required for Transfer Specialization has 62 semester credithours.Note:Universitiesrequirethelab.

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Associate of Science in PHYSICS

FIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

CHEM1311 GeneralChemistryI(Lecture) 3

CHEM1111 GeneralChemistryI(Lab) 1

MATH2412 Pre-CalculusMath 4

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

Semester Total 17

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II 3

CHEM1412 GeneralChemistryII(Lecture&Lab) 4

MATH2413 Calculus I 4

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

XXXX #3##1 Language,Philosophy,&CultureElective 3

Semester Total 17

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

MATH2414 Calculus II 4

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

XXXX #3##1 Creative Arts Elective 3

PHYS23252 UniversityPhysicsI(Lecture) 3

Semester Total 13

Second Semester - Spring

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

MATH2415 Calculus III 4

XXXX #3##1 Social&BehavioralSciencesElective 3

PHYS23262 UniversityPhysicsII(Lecture) 3

Semester Total 13

.Total Minimum Credits for the AS Degree 601 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog. 2PHYS2125&PHYS2126requiredforTransferSpecializationwhichrequires62semestercredithours.Note:Universitiesrequirethelab.

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APPLIED HORTICULTURE

APPLIED HORTICULTURE - LANDSCAPING OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENTAssociate of Applied Science SCH

FIRST YEARFirst Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

AGRI1309 Computers in Agriculture 3

HALT 1324 TurfgrassScience&Management 3

HALT 1301 PrinciplesofHorticulture 3

HALT 1325 LandscapePlantMaterial 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

HALT 1319 Landscape Construction 3

HALT 1331 WoodyPlantMaterials 3

HALT 1327 HorticulturalEquipmentManagement 3

HALT 1322 Landscape Design 3

HALT 1351 Landscape Business Operations 3

Semester Total 15

Third Semester - Summer

SPNL1291 SpecialTopicsinSpanishLanguage&Literature 2

HALT 1380 Cooperative Education - Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Operations, General 3

Semester Total 5

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

HALT 2331 Advanced Landscape Design 3

HALT 2315 LandscapeManagement(Capstone) 3

XXXX #3##1 Math/NaturalScienceElective 3

XXXX #3##1 Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3

Semester Total 12

Second Semester - SpringHALT 1491 SpecialTopicsinHorticultureServicesOperations&Management,General 4

HALT 2323 HorticulturalPestControl 3

XXXX #3##1 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3

XXXX #3##1 GeneralEducationElective 3

Semester Total 13

.Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree 601 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.

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Associate of Arts inANTHROPOLOGY

FIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

MATH1342 ElementaryStatisticalMethods 3

Bachelor of Arts Transfer Specialization

XXXX 14112 Beginning Foreign Language I 4

Bachelor of Science Transfer Specialization

ANTH 2346 GeneralAnthropology 3

Semester Total 15–16⁷

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II ORENGL2311 Technical&BusinessWriting 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

ANTH 2301 PhysicalAnthropology(Lecture) 3

ANTH 2101 PhysicalAnthropology(Lab) 1

Bachelor of Arts Transfer Specialization

XXXX 14123 Beginning Foreign Language II 4

Bachelor of Science Transfer Specialization

GEOG1303 WorldRegionalGeographyORPSYC2301 GeneralPsychology 3

MATH#3##2 MathematicsElective 3

Semester Total 14–16⁷

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

XXXX #3##1 Language,Philosophy,&CultureElective 3

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology 3

BIOL #3##4 Biology Elective ORCHEM#3##5 Chemistry Elective 3

Bachelor of Arts Transfer Specialization

XXXX 23113 Intermediate Foreign Language I 3

Bachelor of Science Transfer Specialization

MATH#3##2 MathematicsElective 3

Semester Total 15

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Second Semester - Spring

XXXX #3##1 Creative Arts Elective 3

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

GEOG1302 HumanGeography ORSOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3

Bachelor of Arts Transfer Specialization

ANTH 2302 Introduction to Archaeology ORANTH 2346 GeneralAnthropology 3

XXXX 23123 Intermediate Foreign Language II 3

Bachelor of Science Transfer Specialization

ANTH 2302 Introduction to Archaeology 3

XXXX #3##6 Approved Elective 3

Semester Total 15

.Total Minimum Credits for the AA Degree7 601 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog. 2 All four foreign language courses must be in one language: French or Spanish.3 All four foreign language courses must be in one language: French or Spanish.4 Biology electives: BIOL 1308, 1413.5 Chemistry elective: CHEM 1305, 1405, or 1311. 6 Consult with an advisor to select an appropriate elective.7 The BS Transfer Specialization has 61 semester credit hours.

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Associate of Arts inMULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIESEconomics Major - BA and BS Field of Study Curriculum Tracks

FIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ECON 2301 PrinciplesofMacroeconomics 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

BA Track:

MATH1325 CalculusforBusiness&SocialSciencesORMATH2413 Calculus I 3–4

BS Track:

MATH2413 Calculus I 3–4

Semester Total 15–16

Second Semester - Spring

ECON 2302 PrinciplesofMicroeconomics 3

ENGL1302 Composition II ORENGL2311 Technical&BusinessWriting 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

BUSI 2305 Business Statistics ORMATH1342 ElementaryStatisticalMethods 3

XXXX #3##2 Social&BehavioralSciencesElective 3

Semester Total 15

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

XXXX #3##2 Language,Philosophy,&CultureElective 3

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

XXXX #3## TransferableElective 3

BA Track:

XXXX 14112 Beginning Foreign Language I ORSPAN23132 Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers I 3

XXXX #3##2 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

BS Track:

XXXX #4##2 Life&PhysicalSciencesElectivewithLab 4

XXXX #2## TransferableElective 2

Semester Total 15

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Second Semester - Spring

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

XXXX #3##2 Creative Arts Elective 3

XXXX #3## TransferableElective 3

BA Track:

XXXX 14122 Beginning Foreign Language II ORSPAN23152 Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers II 3

XXXX #3##2 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

BS Track:

XXXX #4##2 Life&PhysicalSciencesElectivewithLab 4

XXXX #2## TransferableElective 2

Semester Total 15

.Total Minimum Credits for the AA Degree 60¹A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog. ²BA Track students with prior learning credit (e.g., CLEP/AP) may substitute Intermediate Foreign Language courses. All foreign language courses must be in the same language.

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Associate of Arts inMULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIESGeography Major

FIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

GEOG1301 PhysicalGeography 3

MATH#3##1 ApprovedMathematicsElective 3

XXXX 14112 Beginning Foreign Language I 4

Semester Total 16

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II 3

GEOG1302 HumanGeography 3

XXXX 14122 Beginning Foreign Language II 4

ANTH 2301 PhysicalAnthropologyOR 3

XXXX #3## Life&PhysicalSciencesElective

Semester Total 13

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

XXXX #3##3 Language,Philosophy,&CultureElective 3

HIST #3##3 American History Elective 3

XXXX 23112 Intermediate Foreign Language I 3

GEOG1303 WorldRegionalGeography 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

HIST #3##3 American History Elective 3

XXXX #3##3 Creative Arts Elective 3

XXXX 23122 Intermediate Foreign Language II 3

XXXX #4##3 Life&PhysicalSciencesElectivewithLab 4

Semester Total 16

.Total Minimum Credits for the AA Degree 60¹Choose one course from MATH 1332, 1342, 1442, 2412, or 2413.²All foreign language courses must be in the same language: French or Spanish.³A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog. The two-course sequence of Life & Physical Science electives must be in the same discipline, chosen from PHYS, BIOL, CHEM, or GEOL.

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Associate of Arts inGOVERNMENTField of Study Curriculum

FIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

HIST 1301 United States History I 3

XXXX 14111 Beginning Foreign Language I ORSPAN2313 Spanish for Native/ HerItage Speakers I 3–4

MATH1332 ContemporaryMathematics ORMATH1342 ElementaryStatisticalMethods 3

Semester Total 15–16

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II ORENGL2311 Technical&BusinessWriting 3

HIST 1302 United States History II 3

XXXX 14121 Beginning Foreign Language II ORSPAN2313 Spanish for Native/HerItage Speakers I 3–4

GOVT2304 IntroductiontoPoliticalScience 3

XXXX #3##2 Social&BehavioralSciencesElective 3

Semester Total 15–16

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

XXXX #3##2 Language,Philosophy,&CultureElective 3

XXXX #3##3 LiberalArtsElective 3

XXXX 23111 Intermediate Foreign Language I 3

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

XXXX #3##2 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

Semester Total 15

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Second Semester - Spring

XXXX #3##3 LiberalArtsElective 3

XXXX 23121 Intermediate Foreign Language II 3

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

XXXX #3##2 Creative Arts Elective 3

XXXX #3##2 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective 3

Semester Total 15

.Total Minimum Credits for the AA Degree 601 All four foreign language courses must be in one language: French or Spanish.2 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog. 3Liberal Arts electives: Choose any Core Curriculum course from Creative Arts, Language, Philosophy, & Culture, or Social & Behavioral Sciences.

History Options: HIST 1301, 1302, 2301, 2327, 2328, 2381,2382, and 2381.

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Associate of Science inPSYCHOLOGYField of Study Curriculum

FIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

PSYC2301 GeneralPsychology 3

MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra 3

XXXX #1##1 TransferableElective 1

Semester Total 16

Second Semester

ENGL1302 Composition II 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

PHIL1301 IntroductiontoPhilosophy 3

PSYC2314 LifespanGrowth&Development 3

PSYC2317 StatisticalMethodsinPsychology 3

Semester Total 15

SECOND YEARFirst Semester

BIOL 1306 BiologyforScienceMajorsI(Lecture) 3

BIOL 1106 BiologyforScienceMajorsI(Lab) 1

XXXX #3##1 Creative Arts Elective 3

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

PSYC2319 SocialPsychology 3

XXXX #3##1 Social&BehavioralSciencesElective 3

Semester Total 16

Second Semester

BIOL 1407 BiologyforScienceMajorsII(Lecture&Lab) 4

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

PSYC2320 AbnormalPsychology 3

PSYC2330 BiologicalPsychologyORPSYC2389 AcademicCooperative-Research 3

Semester Total 13

.Total Minimum Credits for the AS Degree 601 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.

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Associate of Arts inMULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIESSociology Major - Field of Study Curriculum

FIRST YEAR SCH

First Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

MATH1314 CollegeAlgebraORMATH1342 ElementaryStatisticalMethods 3

SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

ENGL1302 Composition II ORENGL2311 Technical&BusinessWriting 3

HIST #3##1 American History Elective 3

SOCI 1306 SocialProblems 3

PSYC2301 GeneralPsychology 3

ANTH23xx 2 Anthropology Elective 3

Semester Total 15

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

GOVT2305 FederalGovernment 3

SOCI 2301 Marriage&theFamily 3

XXXX #3##1 Language,Philosophy,&CultureElective 3

XXXX #3##1 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective(recommendANTH2302PhysicalAnthropology) 3

XXXX #3## TransferableElective 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester - Spring

GOVT2306 TexasGovernment 3

SOCI 2319 MinorityStudies 3

XXXX #3##1 Creative Arts Elective 3

XXXX #3##1 Life&PhysicalSciencesElective(recommendGEOG1301PhysicalGeography)

3

XXXX #3## TransferableElective 3

Semester Total 15

.Total Minimum Credits for the AA Degree 60¹A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.

²Choose one course from ANTH 2302, 2346 or 2351

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCEAssociate of Applied Science SCH

FIRST YEARFirst Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

ENGL1301 Composition I 3

MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra 3

GISC1411 IntroductiontoGeographicInformationSystems(GIS) 4

Semester Total 13

Second Semester - Spring

GEOG1301 PhysicalGeography 3

GISC1401 Cartography&GeographyinGeographicalInformationSystems(GIS)&GlobalPositioningSystems 4

GISC1421 IntroductiontoRaster-BasedGeographicInformationSystems(GIS) 4

COSC 1436 ProgrammingFundamentalsI 4

Semester Total 15

Third Semester - Summer

ITSE 1345 Introduction to Oracle SQL 3

DFTG1309 Basic Computer-Aided Drafting 3

Semester Total 6

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - FallGISC2401 DataAcquisition&AnalysisinGeographicInformationSystems(GIS) 4

GISC2250 ScriptingforGeographicInformationSystems(GIS) 2

GISC2411 GeographicInformationSystems(GIS)Applications 4

XXXX #3##1 Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3

Semester Total 13

Second Semester - Spring

GEOL1403 PhysicalGeology 4

XXXX #3##1 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3

GISC2359 Web-ServedGeographicInformationSystems(GIS)(Capstone) 3

GISC2364 Practicum-CartographyORGISC2380 Cooperative Education - Cartography ORGISC1491 Special Topics in Cartography 3

Semester Total 13

.Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree 60¹A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE - TECHNICIANCertificate - Level 1 SCH

First Semester - Fall

GISC1411 IntroductiontoGeographicInformationSystems(GIS) 4

COSC 1436 ProgrammingFundamentalsI 4

GISC1401 Cartography&GeographyinGeographicalInformationSystems(GIS)&GlobalPositioningSystems(Capstone) 4

Semester Total 12

Second Semester - Spring

GISC1421 IntroductiontoRaster-BasedGeographicInformationSystems(GIS) 4

GISC2359 Web-ServedGeographicInformationSystems(GIS) 3

GISC2364 Practicum-Cartography ORGISC2380 Cooperative Education - Cartography 3

Semester Total 10

.Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate 22

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE - ANALYSTCertificate - Level 2 SCH

FIRST YEARFirst Semester - Fall

EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3

GISC1411 IntroductiontoGeographicInformationSystems(GIS) 4

MATH1314 CollegeAlgebra 3

COSC 1436 ProgrammingFundamentalsI OR

ITSE 1402 ComputerProgramming 4

Semester Total 14

Second Semester - SpringGISC1401 Cartography&GeographyinGeographicalInformationSystems(GIS)&

GlobalPositioningSystems 4

GISC1421 IntroductiontoRaster-BasedGeographicInformationSystems(GIS) 4

ITSE 1345 Introduction to Oracle SQL 3

Semester Total 11

Third Semester - Summer

GISC2401 DataAcquisition&AnalysisinGeographicInformationSystems(GIS) 4

GISC2411 GeographicInformationSystems(GIS)Applications 4

Semester Total 8

SECOND YEARFirst Semester - Fall

GISC2250 ScriptingforGeographicInformationSystems(GIS) 2

GISC2359 Web-ServedGeographicInformationSystems(GIS)(Capstone) 3

Semester Total 5

.Total Minimum Credits for the Level 2 Certificate 38