Academic Certificate In General Studies
This certificate is designed for students who do not desire to complete an associate's degree but wish to transfer their core classwork to serve as a foundation for the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees at a public university in the state of Texas. Students earning this certificate will be guaranteed full transferability of core curriculum courses to public institutions as per the Texas legislative mandate.
| First Semester | 15 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | 3 |
| MATH | Mathematics** | 3 |
| COMMUNICATION | Communication * | 3 |
| Elective | Creative Arts * | 3 |
| Second Semester | 15 Credits | |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST | American History* | 3 |
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| Elective | Language, Philosophy, and Culture * | 3 |
| SCIENCE | Life and Physical Sciences * | 3 |
| Third Semester | 12 Credits | |
| HIST | American History* | 3 |
| SCIENCE | Life and Physical Sciences * | 3 |
| Elective | Social and Behavioral Sciences* | 3 |
| Elective | Component Area Option * | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours for Academic Certificate In General Studies | 42 credits | |
*Core Curriculum Options
**Students must check with the institution they are planning to transfer to for advice on which Math works best for their major.
View course descriptions here: Course Catalog
