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AA Government → BS Political Science

2025-2026 Transfer Pathway

Austin Community College

AA Degree Requirements at Austin Community College
ACCCourse NameSCHTAMUCT
EDUC 1100Learning Framework1EDUC 1100
Literature3
ENGL 1301English Composition I3CORE 010
LanguageWorld Languages4CORE 090
HIST 1301United States History I3CORE 060
GOVT 2306Texas State and Local Government3CORE 070
MATH 1342Elementary Statistics3CORE 020
CORE 030Life and Physical Sciences Core3CORE 030
SPCH 1311
SPCH 1315
or SPCH 1318
Introduction to Speech Communication Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication3SPCH 1311
SPCH 1315
or SPCH 1318
CORE 080Social and Behavioral Sciences Core3CORE 080
ENGL 1302English Composition II3CORE 010
CORE 040Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core3CORE 040
CORE 060American History Core3CORE 060
GOVT 2304Introduction to Political Science Core3GOVT 2304
GOVT 2305United States Government3CORE 070
ECON 2301
GOVT 2389
GOVT 2311
or PHIL 2307
Principles of Macroeconomics Academic Cooperative: Internship in Government Mexican American and Latinx Politics or Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy3ECON 2301
GOVT 2389
GOVT 2311
or PHIL 2307
LanguageWorld Languages4CORE 090
ElectiveCore Restricted Elective3
CORE 030Life and Physical Sciences Core3CORE 030
CORE 050Creative Arts Core3CORE 050

Subtotal: 60

Austin Community College or Texas A&M University – Central Texas

Additional Lower-Level Requirements
ACCCourse NameSCHTAMUCT
Any Level Elective1,2Any Level Elective15

Subtotal: 15

Texas A&M University - Central Texas

BS Degree Requirements at Texas A&M University – Central Texas
TAMUCTCourse NameSCH
POLI 3300Critical Thinking About Politics3
POLI 4340
or POLI 4341
Political Ethics or Freedom and Authority3
POLI 3330 o r SOCI 4315Understanding Social Science Research or Social Science Statistics3
POLI 4395Political Science Capstone3
POLI 3302
POLI 3303
POLI 3304
POLI 3305
POLI 3307
POLI 4302
or POLI 4380
Elections and Political Parties Comparative State and Local Government The American Presidency US Congress and Legislative Process Public Administration Constitutional Law or Administration of Justice3
UL ElectiveUpper-Level Elective18
POLI 3301
POLI 3306
POLI 3308
POLI 4305
POLI 4316
or POLI 4317
Political Economy of Globalization Political Economy International Politics Comparative Government and Politics Conflict Studies or Peace Studies3
UL POLI ElectiveUpper-Level POLI Elective9

Subtotal: 45

Total Degree Hours: 120

Notes/Comments

TAMUCT offers upper-level courses (those labeled 3XXX-5XXX), while all lower-level courses (those labeled 1XXX-2XXX) should be completed at ACC. A minimum of 120 semester credit hours is required for all baccalaureate degrees. Pathways may exceed 120 semester credit hours, as certain courses required for the associate degree are transferable but not applicable to the baccalaureate degree. For help with pathway planning, please speak with an academic advisor or enrollment specialist. This pathway is intended for planning and visualization purposes and is subject to change.

  1. The AA does not fulfill all the lower-level courses required for the undergraduate degree. Students will need to complete the remaining lower-level courses at ACC. Please discuss the consortium agreement procedure with a TAMUCT financial aid advisor.
  2. Any-level electives may be taken at Austin Community College or at Texas A&M University-Central Texas. Please consult with an academic advisor prior to selecting any-level electives.