Degree Map: Humanities A.A.

If you are a full-time student taking 15-16 hours per semester 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 Arts 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
ENGL 1113 - Composition I	3
HUMN 2113 - Humanities I: Prehistory through the Middle Ages (H)	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
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government	3
Recommended Elective. Any foreign language course, including American Sign Language, recommended.	2 - 3 (2 required)
Total Credit Hours	14

Milestones

To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted. See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
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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.
Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
ENGL 1213 - Composition II	3
HUMN 2223 - Humanities II: From the Renaissance to the Present (H)	3
Humanities Required Elective three (3) hours. Select one course from the following: HUMN 2333 - Humanities: Literature and Film (H) HUMN 2443 - Art of Film (H) HUMN 2663 - Hollywood’s America (H) HUMN 2773 - American Popular Culture (H) HUMN 2883 - Cultural Identities and the Arts in America (H)	3
MATH 1473 - Quantitative Reasoning (A)	3
Controlled Elective. Select one course from the following: ART 1053 - Art History Survey I (H) ART 1063 - Art History Survey II (H) PHIL 1113 - Introduction to Philosophy (H) RELG 1113 - Introduction to Religious Studies (H) SOCI 2123 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (S)	3
Total Credit Hours	15

Milestones

To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted. See a financial aid counselor 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.
Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.

Third Semester

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
Humanities Required Elective. Select two courses from the following: HUMN 2333 - Humanities: Literature and Film (H) HUMN 2443 - Art of Film (H) HUMN 2663 - Hollywood’s America (H) HUMN 2773 - American Popular Culture (H) HUMN 2883 - Cultural Identities and the Arts in America (H)	6
General Education Science (without lab). The following courses are recommended: ASTR 1104 - General Astronomy BIOL 1113 - Introduction to Environmental Science BIOL 1423 - Microbes and Society BIOL 2313 - Principles of Ecology	3 - 4 (3 required)
General Education Required Elective. Select one three-hour course from one of the following: Psychology, Social Sciences, Foreign Language, or Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theatre). The following courses are recommended: PSYC 1113 - Introduction to Psychology (S) SOCI 1113 - Introduction to Sociology (S) SOCI 2173 - Religion and Society (S) THEA 1093 - Introduction to Theatre (H)	3
Controlled Elective. Select one course from the following: ART 1063 - Art History Survey II (H) ART 2053 - Art History Survey III ENGL 2673 - World Literature to 1700 (H) ENGL 2773 - American Literature to 1865 (H) HIST 1053 - Ancient and Medieval Western Civilization (H) MUSC 1113 - Music Appreciation (H)	3
Total Credit Hours	15 - 16

Milestone

Consult with an academic advisor to complete a Petition for Computer Proficiency.
Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted. See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
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
COMM 1113 - Public Speaking	3
HUMN 2553 - Introduction to American Humanities (H)	3
Humanities Required Elective. Select one course from the following: GEOG 1043 - Introduction to Cultural Geography (S,I,H) HUMN 2613 - International Film (H,I) NAMS 2113 - Native American Cultures (H) NAMS 2213 - Native American Spiritualities (H) NAMS 2313 - Native American Literature, Drama, and Film (H)	3
General Education Science (with lab). The following courses are recommended: BIOL 1114 - General Biology for Non-Majors (L) BIOL 1404 - General Botany (L) GEOL 1014 - General Geology (Physical) (L)	4
Recommended General Education Elective. The following are recommendations: CSCI 1203 - Computer Concepts and Applications Any foreign language, including American Sign Language	3
Total Credit Hours	16

Milestone

Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation. 60 hours are required for graduation.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted. See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.

Transfer Information

This degree is intended for transfer to a four-year university for completion of a baccalaureate 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.

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Degree Map: Humanities A.A.

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