General Studies
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 class work 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.
| Course Subject | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | 3 |
| MATH | Mathematics** | 3 |
| COMMUNICATION | Communication * | 3 |
| Elective | Creative Arts * | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| 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 |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| HIST | American History* | 3 |
| SCIENCE | Life and Physical Sciences * | 3 |
| Elective | Social and Behavioral Sciences* | 3 |
| Elective | Component Area Option * | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 12 | |
| Grand Total: | 42 | |
**Students must check with the institution they are planning to transfer to for advice on which Math works best for their major.