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2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Degree Map: Health, Human Performance and Physical Education A.S.


If you are a full-time student and follow this degree map, you can complete this associate degree in two years.  See an academic advisor for a customized degree map that works for you.  To be recommended for the Associate in Science degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework attempted (minimum of 60 hours).

Note the Milestones below each semester.  Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.

First Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
BIOL 1224 - Introduction to Biology for Majors (L) 
Grade of ‘C’ or better needed to progress into other BIOL courses.
4
ENGL 1113 - Composition I   3
MATH 1513 - Precalculus I (A)  
Another higher level math course may be completed based on student ACT or placement test score.  Grade of ‘C’ or better needed to progress into CHEM 1315.
3
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government   3
HHPE 2662 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries  (Physical Education Concentration only) 0 or 2
Total Credit Hours 13 - 15

Milestones

  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Download MS Office from MyTCC.
  • Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
  • Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
CHEM 1315 - General Chemistry I (L)  
Grade of ‘C’ or better needed to progress into BIOL 2154.
5
ENGL 1213 - Composition II   3
HIST 1483 - U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era  or HIST 1493 - U.S. History - Civil War Era to the Present   3
HHPE 2212 - First Aid  
Advanced standing credit may be awarded for current certification.
2
HHPE 2653 - Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology   3
Total Credit Hours 16

Milestones

  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
  • Schedule a campus visit with your transfer institution’s student recruitment office.
  • Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.

Third Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
BIOL 1383 - Nutrition   3
ECON 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics (S)  (Health and Human Performance concentration only)
-OR-
ECON 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics (S)  (Physical Education concentration only)
3
Humanities General Education Elective.  See the General Education Requirements  for course list. 3
HHPE 1143 - Foundations of Physical Education  (Physical Education concentration only)
-OR-
HHPE 2263 - Principles in Health Education and Health Promotion  (Health & Human Performance concentration only)
3
PSYC 1113 - Introduction to Psychology (S)   3
Total Credit Hours 15

Milestone

  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check and to complete a Petition for Computer Proficiency if needed.
  • Complete applications for admission and financial aid for the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer.
  • Visit Career Services to build your resume.

Fourth Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
BIOL 2154 - Human Physiology (L)   4
COMM 1113 - Public Speaking   3
MATH 2193 - Elementary Statistics   3
Humanities General Education Elective.  See the General Education Requirements  for course list. 3
HHPE 2603 - Total Wellness   3
Total Credit Hours 16

Milestone

  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.

Transfer Information

This degree is intended for transfer to a four-year university for completion of a bacalaureate degree.  You should work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses for a seamless transfer process and you are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and advisors from selected four-year institutions can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school. Copies of the transfer agreements with Oklahoma State University (OSU) and Northeastern State Universiety are provided below.

Oklahoma State Univeristy

TCC AS Health & Human Performance to OSU BS Health Promotion_Exercise & Health 2017-2018  
TCC AS Health & Human Performance to OSU BS Health Promotion_Public Health 2017-2018  

Northeastern State Univeristy
TCC AS Health, Human Performance, & PE to NSU BS in Health and Human Performance- Clinical/Wellness option 2019-2020