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Bachelor of Arts in History With Teacher Cert., Social Studies 12 Hour Dual Credit Guide

12 Hour Dual Credit Transfer Guide PDF

This transfer guide is meant for dual credit students interested in pursuing a major at Texas A&M University-San Antonio after high school graduation. Please use this guide to help choose dual credit courses that may be offered at your high school. This is a guide and does not constitute an official degree plan.
Credit Hours Required for Degree: 120

Advanced Credit Hours: 36
*30 advanced hours required for this degree must be completed at A&M-SA to satisfy the residency requirement and highlighted courses can be taken in the dual credit program

Core Curriculum

College Course	College Course	Credits	High School Course
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3	English III or IV
ENGL 1302	Composition II	3	English III or IV
MATH 1314 or MATH 1332	College Algebra OR Contemporary Mathematics	3
GEOG 1301	Physical Geography	3
GEOL 1301	Earth Science I	3
Lang/Phil/Culture	Select ONE course from approved 040 core list	3
Creative Arts	Select ONE course from approved 050 core list	3
American History	Select ONE course from approved 060 core list	3
American History	Select ONE course from approved 060 core list	3
Government/Political Science	Select ONE course from approved 070 core list	3
Government/Political Science	Select ONE course from approved 070 core list	3
ECON 2301	Macroeconomics	3
SPCH 1315	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3
HIST 2321	World Civilization I	3
Total SCHs		42	12

(Courses may be taken at the community college)

Required Support Courses

College Course	College Course	Credits	High School Course
Foreign Language	Preferably one language	3
Foreign Language	Preferably one language	3
HIST 2322	World Civilization II	3
Total SCHs		9

***Completion of this Degree Requires Admission to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP)***

Students who do not meet teacher preparation and certification requirements may be required to switch to a non-certification degree program. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in the following courses: ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302, MATH, and Life & Physical Sciences. Students must also maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Note about core curriculum courses: Other courses may satisfy core curriculum requirements. Courses listed under the core curriculum above are also specific degree requirements and are recommended in the core to expedite degree completion. This is only a guide and does not constitute an official degree plan.