Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AA degree
The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.
Semester I
- EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework will transfer as TLU Elective
- ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as COMP 131 [TLU Foundation: Written Communication]
- Select one course from theMathematics (20) Corewill transfer as TLU Foundation: Basic Quantitative Literacy
- *** SPAN 1411 - Elementary Spanish I will transfer as SPAN 131 [TLU Foundation: Modern Language]
Semester II
- ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as COMP 132 [TLU Foundation: Written Communication]
- *** SPAN 1412 - Elementary Spanish II will transfer as SPAN 132 [TLU Distribution: Humanities]
- PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions will transfer as THEO Elective [TLU Foundation: Engaging Faith Traditions]
- Select one course from theSocial and Behavioral Sciences (80) Corewill transfer as TLU Elective
- Select a1 SCHElectivewill transfer as TLU Elective
Semester III
- Select one course from theAmerican History (60) Corewill transfer as TLU Distribution: Humanities
- Select one course from theAdditional Communication (90) Corewill transfer as COMM Elective [TLU Elective]
Semester IV
- Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government orGOVT 2306 Texas Governmentwill transfer as POLS 231 or POLS Elective [TLU Distribution: Social Sciences]
- SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I will transfer as SPAN 231 [TLU Distribution: Humanities]
- Select one course from theLife and Physical Sciences (30) Core[lab required]will transfer as TLU Distribution: Natural Sciences and Math
- Select one course from theAmerican History (60) Corewill transfer as TLU Distribution: Humanities
- Select a1 SCHElectivewill transfer as TLU Elective
Semester V
- Select one course from theLife and Physical Sciences (30) Core[lab not required]will transfer as TLU Distribution: Natural Sciences and Math
- Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government orGOVT 2306 Texas Governmentwill transfer as POLS 231 or POLS Elective [TLU Distribution: Social Sciences]
- SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II will transfer as SPAN 232
- Select either ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation orDANC 2303 Dance AppreciationorDRAM 1310 Introduction to Theatre - Theatre AppreciationorMUSI 1306 Music AppreciationorMUSI 1310 American Musicwill transfer as VART 136 or Arts Dimension Credit or DRAM 132 or MUSI 130 or MUSI Elective [TLU Distribution: Arts]
- Select anElectivewill transfer as TLU Elective
Semester VI
- Select either ARTS 1303 - Art History Survey (Pre 1300) orARTS 1304 Art History Survey (Post 1300)will transfer as VART 274 or VART 275 [TLU Distribution: Arts]
- Select either PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy orPHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethicswill transfer as TLU Elective
Applicable Transfer Credit Hours
This Transfer Advising Guide provides68 college-level hours, of which68 will transfer and applytowards the Texas Lutheran University baccalaureate degree in Spanish Studies.
Note: Texas Lutheran University accepts amaximum of 68college-level hoursin transfer towards a baccalaureate degree.Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.
Note:Texas Lutheran University requiresall courses to be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Note: Texas Lutheran University allows a maximum offour hours of Physical Education (KINE) activityANDfour hours of Ensemble Music (MUEN)to apply towards degree requirements. Students should take this into consideration when selecting open electives.
Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is core complete and degree complete.
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Milestone Course(s)
*** denotes Milestone Course(s).
A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.
Additional Texas Lutheran University Advising Notes
Transfer Guidelines
- A maximum of 68 hours may be transferred from community colleges to Texas Lutheran University. For students with more than 68 hours, the 68 hours that best complete the degree plan as of the first semester the student attends TLU will be transferred. No changes may be made to the choice of transferred hours after the student starts classes at TLU.
- Only grades of “C” or better will transfer. Grades of “D” do not transfer.
- Community college courses may not transfer into TLU as upper-division courses (300-400 level), even though TLU may have an upper-division course with exactly the same name and description. Community college courses may not be used to fulfill the 30-hour upper-division requirement for graduation at TLU. However, the course may be used as a substitute for an upper-division course with an approved substitution form signed by the chair and dean.
- FREX 134, Exploring the Arts & Sciences, is required of all students except transfer students who have graduated from high school for at least one year and have 24 hours or more of transferable credit.
- Only four hours of Physical Education (Kinesiology) activity will apply to degree requirements.
- Only four hours of Ensemble Music will apply to degree requirements.
Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Texas Lutheran University
This Transfer Advising Guide represents Texas Lutheran University’s degree plan and is subject to change at the university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of the colleges in the AlamoColleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to Texas Lutheran University. It is highlyrecommended that students meet with their assigned advisor to review all graduation and transfer requirements listed inthe Transfer Advising Guide.
The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of creditsin transfer. Students are encouraged to review Texas Lutheran University’s requirements frequently.
Course numbers initalicsare Texas Lutheran’s course numbers.
This Transfer Advising Guide is based uponTexas Lutheran’s2022-2023Catalogand is subject tochange.
The Alamo Colleges District Advising
Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pursue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic advisor regularly.
Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior institutions they wish to attend.
For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.
