Business Meta-Major (For transfer to ETAMU, TWU, and UNTD)

For more information, visit the Dallas College Business webpage and your success coach at your campus.

Texas Direct provides seamless transfer degree pathways between two- and four-year institutions.

Students who complete the Texas Core Curriculum and Field of Study at any public two-year institution automatically qualify to receive an associate degree – the Texas Direct Transfer Degree. They are also qualified to transfer their courses as a block applied directly to their selected major.

The Texas Direct – Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Business Administration is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to major in Business and transfer to a four-year college/university. This curriculum applies to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Business Administration as deemed appropriate by the awarding institution. The Field of Study in Business Administration included in this degree is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. This degree plan will constitute a 60 credit hour transfer block to any public Texas four-year college or university. The Field of Study in Business Administration is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to major in Business and transfer to a four-year college/university. This curriculum applies to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) as deemed appropriate by the awarding institution.

This Business meta-major pathway is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Business Administration. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Business Administration, which will increase your chances of transfer to bachelor's level programs. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College," then click on East Texas A&M University, Texas Woman's University, or the University of North Texas at Dallas to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.

Catalog Year       2024-2025       You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type       Associate of Arts Field of Study

GPA Requirement       Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI       Must be Complete

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS FIELD OF STUDY DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.

HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.

MATH 1324 – Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences This is a Field of Study Designated Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.

PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE: 

• SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course OR
• SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
2. At the end of the semester, begin research on colleges and universities where you would want to major in Business and related fields (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Marketing, etc.).
3. Meet with your success coach to research your career options with a degree in Business.

   ​Total Hours: 13​

SEMESTER 2

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.

HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course.

BUSI 1301 – Business Principles This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course.

ECON 2302 – Principles of Microeconomics This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course.

BCIS 1305 – Business Computer Applications This is a Field of Study Course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.

2. Ask your success coach about transfer options to pursue a bachelor's degree at ETAMU, TWU, or UNTD.

   Total Hours: 15​​

SEMESTER 3

BIOL 1408 – Biology for Non-Science Majors I* This is a Core course.

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.

ENGL 2332 – World Literature I* This is a Core course.

ACCT 2301 – Principles of Financial Accounting This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course.

ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics This is a Field of Study Designated Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

1. Begin applying to ETAMU, TWU, or UNTD.
2. Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. Check with Financial Aid at Dallas College and your transfer university for application dates and priority deadlines.

3. Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.

   Total Hours: 16​​

SEMESTER 4

BIOL 1409 – Biology for Non-Science Majors II* This is a Core course.

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.

ACCT 2302 – Principles of Managerial Accounting This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course.

ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a Core course.

BUSI 2305 – Business Statistics This is a Field of Study Course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Texas Direct - Associate of Arts degree with a Field of Study in Business Administration.
2. Sign up for commencement.
3. Request final transcripts to be sent to ETAMU, TWU, or UNTD.
4. Join the Alumni Network!

    Total Hours: 16​  

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

BACHELOR'S DEGREES IN BUSINESS
For questions regarding the remaining courses to complete the bachelor's degree for the institutions listed below, please contact the appropriate office at each institution. It is best to apply to a transfer institution a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application. See catalog for official degree requirements. This Business meta-major pathway will transfer to the following bachelor's degree programs at East Texas A&M University, Texas Woman's University, and University of North Texas at Dallas:

​*Please note that the first two years of the AA FOS coursework in this pathway may differ from what is published in the official catalog for each institution.
**A University of North Texas at Dallas degree audit adjustment may be required for a meta-major student until this elective option is part of the academic catalog.
(Transfer Pathway Approved 8/15/24 by ETAMU, TWU, UNTD)