Associate of Science A.S.

Location(s): Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland

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College Readiness:

Enrolling in one or more of the following courses may be necessary if assessment activities and previous academic experiences indicate a need:

TSI development minimum for college readiness (Reading, Writing, Math)
ESOL
Learning Frameworks : Effective Fall 2019 semester, students with less than 12 successfully completed college-level hours will be required to take and complete EDUC 1300 , a first-year general elective course that will contribute to student success by addressing factors that impact learning in college, including: research and theory in learning; strategies to monitor, regulate and control cognition, motivation and behavior; and the ability to think ethically and critically.

Degree Code: AS.SCIENCE

In order to be eligible to receive this A.S. degree, you must:

Complete the required 60 credit hours listed in this degree;
Earn a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1301 and the selected college-level mathematics course;
Receive a GPA of at least 2.00 based on all college-level course work, that includes credits transferable to Dallas College;
Meet all Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements and course prerequisites and
Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

Core Curriculum: The Core Curriculum Section of this degree plan is arranged by Component Areas and CB Codes. Core Curriculum is a solid foundation of the 42-hour Core Curriculum and its 9 Foundational Component Areas (FCA) are embedded in this degree. Completing the Core will enable you to meet the challenges of your college career head on. As you work to complete the 60 hours required for the A.S. degree, you will also meet the 42-hour Core Curriculum.

Distance Learning/Online: This A.S. degree may be completed through a combination of on-campus and Distance Learning/Online courses; or if planned correctly, the degree may be completed entirely through Distance Learning/Online.

Transfer: Receiving institutions are not required to accept a grade below “C” in transfer. If you plan to transfer, work closely with an advisor/counselor.

This page includes Coordinating Board (CB) Codes.

Semester 1 (First Year)

Select the following:

ENGL 1301 - Composition I (3 Credit Hours) (CB010)
HIST 1301 - United States History I (3 Credit Hours) (CB060)
MATH XXXX - Mathematics (3-4 Credit Hours) (CB020)
EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework (3 Credit Hours) (CB090)
^{Other options exist to meet this requirement.}

Semester Total: 12 Credit Hours

^{• Mathematics - if a student takes the four (4) credit hour mathematics course; three (3) of those hours will apply towards the mathematics requirement. The remaining one (1) credit hour from that mathematics course will be applied to the general elective requirement and does not count towards the 42-hour Core.}

Semester 2 (First Year Continued)

Select the following:

ENGL 1302 - Composition II (3 Credit Hours) (CB010)
^{Other options exist to meet this requirement.}
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (3 Credit Hours) (CB070)
HIST XXXX - American History (3 Credit Hours) (CB060)
Elective - AS General Elective (3 Credit Hours)
Elective - AS Math/Science Elective (3 Credit Hours)
PHED 1164 - Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness (1 Credit Hours) (CB090)
^{Other options exist to meet this requirement.}

Semester Total: 16 Credit Hours

^{• Speak with your success coach about elective options.}

Semester 3 (Second Year)

Select the following:

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (3 Credit Hours)
(CB070)
Life and Physical Sciences XXXX (4 Credit Hours) (CB030)
Creative Arts XXXX (3 Credit Hours) (CB050)
Elective - AS General Elective (3 Credit Hours)
Elective - AS Math/Science Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Semester Total: 16 Credit Hours

^•^{Life and Physical Sciences}^{- This requirement cannot be met using the following combinations: BIOL 1406 and BIOL 1408; BIOL 1407 and BIOL 1409; BIOL 2420 and BIOL 2421; CHEM 1405 and CHEM 1411; CHEM 1406 and CHEM 1411; CHEM 1405 and CHEM 1406; CHEM 1406 and CHEM 1407; GEOL 1401 and GEOL 1403; PHYS 1401 and PHYS 1405; PHYS 1401 and PHYS 2425; PHYS 1405 and PHYS 2425.}

^{• Speak with your success coach about elective options.}

Semester 4 (Second Year Continued)

Select the following:

Life and Physical Sciences XXXX (4 Credit Hours) (CB030)
Language, Philosophy and Culture XXXX (3 Credit Hours) (CB040)
Social and Behavioral Sciences XXXX (3 Credit Hours) (CB080)
Elective - AS General Elective (3 Credit Hours)
Elective - AS General Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Semester Total: 16 Credit Hours

^{• Life and Physical Sciences - This requirement cannot be met using the following combinations: BIOL 1406 and BIOL 1408; BIOL 1407 and BIOL 1409; BIOL 2420 and BIOL 2421; CHEM 1405 and CHEM 1411; CHEM 1406 and CHEM 1411; CHEM 1405 and CHEM 1406; CHEM 1406 and CHEM 1407; GEOL 1401 and GEOL 1403; PHYS 1401 and PHYS 1405; PHYS 1401 and PHYS 2425; PHYS 1405 and PHYS 2425.}

^{• Speak with your success coach about elective options.}

Total Credit Hours for this A.S. Degree: 60

Note(s):

Upon satisfying any 010 through 080 core component areas, additional course(s) or remaining credits from courses used to satisfy these component areas, may be (1) used to satisfy the 090 core component area or (2) applied as general electives to the degree plan.
Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.