Government

Government and History

This curriculum is designed to prepare students for academic
transfer to a university where they may complete
requirements for a baccalaureate degree. The course of study
generally prepares students for teaching in the social sciences.
The curriculum meets all requirements for the Associate of Arts
degree. Program advisor for government is Larry Norris, associate
professor of government. Program advisor for history is Dr.
Randy Rowan, professor of history.

Associate of Arts Degree

FIRST SEMESTER*
Natural Science** ............................................................4
ENGL 1301 Composition I ...............................................3
Foreign Language Elective** ..........................................4
HIST 1301 History of U.S. to 1876
or HIST 2301 Texas History .........................................3
Physical Education Activity .............................................1
Elective ** ........................................................................3
Total Semester Hours ............................18

SECOND SEMESTER
Natural Science** ............................................................4
ENGL 1302 Composition II .............................................3
Foreign Language Elective** ..........................................4
HIST 1302 History of U.S. since 1876 .............................3
Physical Education Activity ............................................1
Computer Elective** ........................................................3
Total Semester Hours ............................18

THIRD SEMESTER
Sophomore English ..........................................................3
GOVT 2301 American Govt., Organization .....................3
HIST 1301 History of U.S. to 1876
or HIST 2301 Texas History .........................................3
MATH 1314 College Algebra ............................................3
PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy ...........................3
Visual or Performing Arts** ............................................3
Total Semester Hours ............................18

FOURTH SEMESTER
Sophomore English ..........................................................3
GOVT 2302 American Govt., Functions ..........................3
Behavioral Science** .......................................................3
MATH 1342 Statistical Methods .......................................3
Speech Communication** ...............................................3
Total Semester Hours ............................15

* Although not a requirement for this degree, students
are strongly encouraged to take HUDV 1100 during the
first semester of enrollment.
** Consult faculty advisor for proper choice of courses.