Degree Map: Liberal Arts 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
HIST 1483 - U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era or HIST 1493 - U.S. History - Civil War Era to the Present	3
MATH 1473 - Quantitative Reasoning (A) or higher level General Education Math course	3
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government	3
Required General Education 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: ART 1053 - Art History Survey I (H) PSYC 1113 - Introduction to Psychology (S) SOCI 1113 - Introduction to Sociology (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.
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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 2113 - Humanities I: Prehistory through the Middle Ages (H)	3
General Education Humanities Elective three (3) hours. See the General Education Requirements for course list. The following courses are recommended: GEOG 2033 - World Regional Geography (S,I,H) HUMN 2443 - Art of Film (H) HUMN 2663 - Hollywood’s America (H)	3
General Education Lab Science. See the General Education Requirements for course list. The following course is recommended: BIOL 1114 - General Biology for Non-Majors (L)	4
Controlled Elective three (3) hours. Select a course from the list of Liberal Arts & Sciences Electives . The following are recommended: GEOG 1043 - Introduction to Cultural Geography (S,I,H) PHIL 1113 - Introduction to Philosophy (H) Foreign Language	3
Total Credit Hours	16

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
HUMN 2223 - Humanities II: From the Renaissance to the Present (H)	3
General Education Non-Lab Science. See the General Education Requirements for course list. The following are recommended: BIOL 1383 - Nutrition BIOL 2213 - Brain and Behavior BIOL 2313 - Principles of Ecology GEOG 2013 - Meteorology	3
Controlled Elective three (3) hours. Select a course from the list of Liberal Arts & Sciences Electives . COMM 1113 - Public Speaking is recommended.	3
Recommended Elective. Select a course that will transfer to the four-year college/university you plan to attend. The following courses are recommended: HIST 1053 - Ancient and Medieval Western Civilization (H) HSVC 1113 - Principles of Human Services SOCI 2113 - Social Problems in America (S) Any ENGL Literature course	3
Recommended Elective three (3) hours. Select a course that will transfer to the four-year college/university you plan to attend. The following courses are recommended: ECON 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics (S) ECON 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics (S) RELG 2173 - Religion and Society (H) SOCI 2123 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (S) Foreign Language	3
Total Credit Hours	15

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
General Education Humanities Elective three (3) hours. See the General Education Requirements for course list. The following courses are recommended: HIST 1063 - Modern Western Civilization (H) HUMN 2323 - 20th Century Humanities (H) HUMN 2553 - Introduction to American Humanities (H) RELG 2113 - Old Testament (H)	3
Controlled Elective three (3) hours. Select a course from the list of Liberal Arts & Sciences Electives . The following courses are recommended: ART 1113 - Art Appreciation (H) MUSC 1113 - Music Appreciation (H) POLS 2013 - Introduction to Comparative Governments THEA 1093 - Introduction to Theatre (H)	3
Controlled Elective three (3) hours. Select a course from the list of Liberal Arts & Sciences Electives . Foreign Language is recommended.	3
Recommended Elective three (3) hours. Select a course that will transfer to the four-year college/university you plan to attend. The following courses are recommended: COMM 2053 - Intercultural Communication (H) (I) PSYC 2023 - Developmental Psychology PSYC 2053 - Social Psychology Foreign Language	3
Recommended Elective. Select a course that will transfer to the four-year college/university you plan to attend. The following courses are recommended: ASLE 1363 - American Sign Language I BIOL 1423 - Microbes and Society CRIM 1013 - Introduction to Criminal Justice ENGL 2493 - Introduction to Creative Writing Note 12 hours of Recommended Electives are listed in this plan. Only 11 hours are required for graduation.	3
Total Credit Hours	15

Milestone

Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
Meet with an academic advisor to file 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: Liberal Arts A.A.

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