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2021-2022 Transfer Pathway

Education - Middle School English Language Arts/Reading/Social

Studies - AS to BS - Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AS degree

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Science degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.

Semester I

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework will transfer as EDUC 1300 [Texas A&M University - Central Texas Elective]

ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1301 [Texas Core Curriculum Communication (10) Core]

(grade must be a "C" or better)

MATH 1314 - College Algebra will transfer as MATH 1314 [Texas Core Curriculum Mathematics (20) Core]

(grade must be a "C" or better)

***  EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession will transfer as EDUC 1301

Semester II

***  ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1302 [Texas Core Curriculum Communication (10) Core]

(grade must be a "C" or better)

Select either  PHYS 1405 - Introductory Physics I OR PHYS 1305 Introductory Physics I Lecture AND PHYS 1105

Introductory Physics I Lab will transfer as PHYS 1405 [Texas Core Curriculum Life and Physical Science (30)

Core]

GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography º will transfer as GEOG 1303

Select either  ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics or ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics will

transfer as ECON 2301 or ECON 2302

Semester III

HIST 2301 - Texas History will transfer as HIST 2301 [Texas Core Curriuclum American History (60) Core]

Select either  ENGL 2322 - British Literature I: Anglo Saxon through Neoclassical or ENGL 2323 British Literature

II: Romanticism to the Present or ENGL 2327 American Literature I: Precolonial through the Romantic Period or

ENGL 2328 American Literature II: Realism to the Present or ENGL 2332 World Literature I: Antiquity through

the Renaissance or ENGL 2333 World Literature II: Neoclassical to the Present or ENGL 2341 Forms of

Literature or ENGL 2351 Mexican American Literature will transfer as ENGL 2322 or ENGL 2323 or ENGL 2327

or ENGL 2328 or ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333 or ENGL 2341 or ENGL 2351 [Texas Core Curriculum Language,

Philosophy and Culture (40) Core] (grade must be a "C" or better)

Semester IV

Select either  GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as GOVT 2305 or

GOVT 2306 [Texas Core Curriculum Government/Political Science (70) Core]

Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core [lab required] will transfer as Texas Core

Curriculum Life and Physical Science (30) Core

Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum American History

(60) Core

Select either  PSYC 2308 - Child Psychology º or PSYC 2301 General Psychology º will transfer as PSYC 2308 or

PSYC 2301 [Texas Core Curriculum Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core] (grade must be a "C" or better)

Select either  ENGL 2322 - British Literature I: Anglo Saxon through Neoclassical or ENGL 2323 British Literature

II: Romanticism to the Present or ENGL 2327 American Literature I: Precolonial through the Romantic Period or

ENGL 2328 American Literature II: Realism to the Present or ENGL 2332 World Literature I: Antiquity through

the Renaissance or ENGL 2333 World Literature II: Neoclassical to the Present or ENGL 2341 Forms of

Literature or ENGL 2351 Mexican American Literature will transfer as ENGL 2322 or ENGL 2323 or ENGL 2327

or ENGL 2328 or ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333 or ENGL 2341 or ENGL 2351 [Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Sophomore Literature] (grade must be a "C" or better)

Semester V

Select either  GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as GOVT 2305 or

GOVT 2306 [Texas Core Curriculum Government/Political Science (70) Core]

Select either  SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking  or SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication or SPCH 1318

Interpersonal Communication or SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication will transfer as SPCH

1315 or SPCH 1311 or SPCH 1318 or SPCH 1321

Select one course from BIOL X4XX will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum Component Area Option (90) Core

Select one course from the Creative Arts (50) Core [HUMA 1315 is recommended] will transfer as Texas Core

Curriculum Creative Arts (50) Core

Semester VI

Select either  GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography º or GEOG 1302 Human Geography º will transfer as GEOG 1301

or GEOG 1302

Select either  HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I or HIST 2312 Western Civilization II will transfer as HIST 2311 or

HIST 2312

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This transfer advising guide provides 66 college-level hours of which 66 will transfer and apply towards the Texas

A&M University - Central Texas baccalaureate degree in Education - Middle School Language Arts/Reading/Social Studies.

Note: Texas A&M University - Central Texas 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: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is degree complete and core complete.

Central Texas Promise - Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Central Texas Promise - Texas A&M University-Central Texas is committed to providing high quality and innovative

educational opportunities at an affordable rate.  Through our Central Texas Promise program, A&M-Central Texas

guarantees eligible students will receive sufficient gift aid and non-loan financial assistance, from all sources, to cover the

cost of mandatory tuition and fees.  New degree-seeking undergraduate transfer students with an adjusted gross income of

$40,000 and a transfer GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible when meeting enrollment requirements.  Additional terms and

conditions apply.  Want to see if you qualify?  Visit www.tamuct.edu/ctpromise or contact [email protected] for more

information.

Transfer Central - Receive exclusive access to resources designed to help you complete your bachelor's degree on time and

with less student debt.  With access to A&M-Central Texas' Warrior Web portal, personalized degree plans, university email,

and dedicated counselors; staying motivated and planning for your future has never been easier.  If you have completed or

are currently enrolled in college level coursework, including through dual credit or early college high schools, you are eligible

to join.  Visit www.tamuct.edu/transfercentral for more information or to sign-up.

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.

AS Approved Course Requirements

º denotes an Alamo Colleges District AS Approved Course Requirement

The Associate of Science (AS) is designed to align closely with the first half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.  Students

should follow the pre-major AS to BS Transfer Advising Guide for the major and university selected.  The Transfer Advising

Guides are developed in conjunction with the senior institution to which the student plans to transfer.

To be awarded the AS degree at one of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District, students must have 9 hours of AS

Approved Course Requirements not included in the 42 hours of Core Curriculum.  Please check with your advisor for

assistance.

Associate of Arts in Teaching

The AAT Degree Program Texas Teacher Certification targets individuals who have a desire to enter the field of education as

a teacher, school administrator, counselor, or some aspect of child/adolescent development.  Students should check with the

college department, the transfer center, or the university to which they plan to transfer for additional information.

Additional information can be found at http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/institutional-resources-programs/public-universities-

health-related-institutions/transfer-resources/associate-of-arts-in-teaching/

Special Admission Requirements for Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Texas - Education

Students are highly encouraged to speak with an academic advisor prior to Block I for an individual educational plan. 

Faculty Advisors will inform students of the application criteria required for the program entry into Block I . 

Students will be admitted into the Bachelor of Education major by the faculty once the application criteria are met. To be

accepted into the program, students must:

Complete application packet.

A minimum 2.75 grade point average (GPA) overall or in the last 60 hours to include semester where 60th occurred.

12 credit hours of English with a grade C or better.

College Algebra with a grade C or better.

Approved psychology course with a grade C or better.

Completion of 60 credit hours towards the degree.

Completion of 15 credit hours in the certification subject area with a grade of C or better.

Content Screening.

Interview.

Successful completion of Accuplacer Writing.

TSI complete.

Letter of Intent to pursue Certification.

 

Additional Texas A&M University - Central Texas Advising Notes

Things to do and remember upon Admission to Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to Texas A&M University - Central Texas,

in order to clarify department, college and university policies and procedures, to review course sequencing and to help

with identifying resources for academic success. A current listing of academic advising centers can be found at

https://www.tamuct.edu/Advising/academic-advising.html

Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the Texas A&M University - Central Texas

requirements for this degree plan from the Texas A&M University - Central Texas Undergraduate Catalog or visit the

web site at www.tamuct.edu

Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at Texas A&M University - Central Texas as it will affect the

time it takes to complete the degree program.

Transfer of Credit

Community college courses may not transfer into TAMUCT as upper-division courses (3000-4000 level), even though

TAMUCT may have an upper-division course with exactly the same name and description. Community college courses may

not be used to fulfill the 45-hour upper-division requirement for graduation at TAMUCT. 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.

Affordability

Based on 2019-2020 reported average tuition and fees, Texas A&M University-Central Texas is the second most affordable

institution in the state of Texas for full-time undergraduate students.  Students are not only able to take advantage of

guaranteed tuition plans to control the cost of their education, but A&M-Central Texas's Bachelor Bonus caps tuition and

mandatory fees at 12 semester credit hours.  Learn more at https://www.tamuct.edu/business-office/tuition-fees.html.

Texas Education Code § 54.014 specifies that resident undergraduate students who initially enrolled fall 1999 and later

may be subject to a higher tuition rate for attempting excessive hours at any public institution of higher education while

classified as a resident student for tuition purposes. For more information, please see

http://catalog.tamuct.edu/registration-records/funding-limit/.  Please note that the requirements regarding the hours used

to calculate a student's eligibility for $1,000 Tuition Rebate vary significantly from the requirements determining excessive

hours, please see http://catalog.tamuct.edu/registration-records/tuition-rebate/.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Texas A&M University - Central Texas

This Transfer Advising Guide represents Texas A&M University - Central Texas' 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 A&M University - Central Texas. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned academic 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 A&M University - Central Texas' requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are Texas A&M University - Central Texas' course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Texas A&M University - Central Texas' 2021-2022 Undergraduate 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.