General Studies (GST4) 240102

Associate of Arts Degree

This is a suggested curriculum.

Students must have a minimum of 15 semester credit hours within the Central Texas College System.

First Year

First Semester

			Credits	Clock Hours
	ENGL-1301	Composition I	3.00
	HIST-1301	United States History I	3.00
	-	Life/Physical Science Selection	4.00
	-	Electives*	6.00

DEGR: Electives

CORE: ENGL-1301, HIST-1301, Life/Physical Science Selection

Second Semester

			Credits	Clock Hours
	SPCH-1315	Public Speaking	3.00
	-	Or
	SPCH-1318	Interpersonal Communication	3.00
	-	Or
	SPCH-1321	Business and Professional Communication	3.00
	-
	HIST-1302	United States History II	3.00
	-
	MATH-1314	College Algebra	3.00
	-	Or
	MATH-1332	Contemporary Mathematics (quantitative Reasoning)	3.00
	-	Or
	MATH-1342	Elementary Statistical Methods	3.00
	-	Or
	MATH-1414	College Algebra (Calculus Path)	4.00
	-	Or
	MATH-2412	Precalculus Math	4.00
	-	Or
	MATH-2413	Calculus I	4.00
	-
	-	Language, Philosophy, Culture	3.00-4.00

MATH-2412 and MATH-2413: Prerequisite required.

CORE: SPCH-1315, SPCH-1318, SPCH-1321, HIST-1302, MATH-1314, MATH-1332, MATH-1342, MATH-1414, MATH-2412, MATH-2413, Language, Philosophy, Culture

Second Year

First Semester

			Credits	Clock Hours
	GOVT-2305	Federal Government	3.00
	-	Life/Physical Science Selection	4.00
	-	Social/Behavioral Selection	3.00
	-	Electives*	6.00

DEGR: Electives

CORE: GOVT-2305, Life/Physical Science Selection, Social/Behavioral Selection

Second Semester

			Credits	Clock Hours
	GOVT-2306	Texas Government	3.00
	-	Creative Arts	3.00
	-	Component Area Option	4.00
	-	Electives*	6.00

DEGR: Electives

CORE: GOVT-2306, Creative Arts, Component Area Option

Total Credit Hours: 60

Students who plan to transfer to other institutions for degree completion or to pursue a more advanced degree are advised to consult with officials of receiving school for degree requirements and transfer policy.

*Students may select 18 semester credit hours from courses that fulfill the student’s educational goals.