Health Sciences Meta-Major (For transfer to ETAMU and TWU)

For more information, visit the Dallas College School of Health Sciences 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.

This degree plan is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to major in Nursing or other Health Sciences programs at East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) or Texas Woman's University (TWU) as detailed at the end of this pathway. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves the field of study in Nursing included in this degree. This degree plan will constitute a semester credit hour transfer block to East Texas A&M University or Texas Woman's University to the majors detailed at the end of this pathway.

The Health Sciences meta-major pathway is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Health Sciences. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Texas Direct – Associate of Science Degree with a Field of Study in Nursing, 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 at 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 or Texas Woman's University 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 Science 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 pathways can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official program of study. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

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

SEMESTER 1

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Field of Study Designated Core Course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.

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

BIOL 1406 – Biology for Science Majors I** This is a Field of Study Directed Elective Course.

MATH 1342 – Elementary Statistical Methods 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.

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

**TWU's BS Dental Hygiene requires SOCI 1301 + 1 credit hr. elective course for this Field of Study Directed Elective requirement.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals.
2. Meet with your success coach to determine the required Directed Elective courses for your chosen transfer institution.
3. Meet with your success coach to research Health Sciences career options.
4. Ask your success coach about your options to pursue a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences.

   Total Hours: 14​​

SEMESTER 2

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Field of Study Designated Core Course.

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

BIOL 2401 – Anatomy and Physiology I This is a Field of Study Designated Core Course. Prerequisite of BIOL 1406 prior to enrolling in the course.

CHEM 1405 – Introductory Chemistry I This is a Field of Study Directed Elective 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 or TWU.

   ​Total Hours: 14​

SEMESTER 3

BIOL 1322 – Nutrition and Diet Therapy This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course.

PSYC 2301 – General Psychology This is a Field of Study Designated Core course.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

1. Begin applying to ETAMU or TWU.

2. Admission to Health Sciences programs can be competitive; you must apply early.

   Total Hours: 6​​

SEMESTER 4

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.

BIOL 2402 – Anatomy and Physiology II This is a Field of Study Designated Core Course.

CHOOSE ONE:

• ENGL 2326 – American Literature* This is a Core course.
• PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy* This is a Core course. OR
• PHIL 2306 – Introduction to Ethics* This is a Core course.

• SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course.
• SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course. OR
• SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication* This is a Core course.

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

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

1. Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. Check with Financial Aid at Dallas College and your transfer university for application dates and priority deadlines.

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

   Total Hours: 13​

SEMESTER 5

PSYC 2314 – Lifespan Growth & Development This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course.

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.

BIOL 2420 – Microbiology for Non-Science Majors This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course.

CHOOSE ONE:

• ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a Core course.
• DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation* This is a Core course.
• HUMA 1315 – Fine Arts Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
• MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation* This is a Core course.

SEMESTER 5 ACTION ITEMS

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

   Total Hours: 13​  

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

BACHELOR'S DEGREES IN HEALTH SCIENCES
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 Health Sciences meta-major pathway will transfer to the following bachelor's degree programs at Texas A&M University-Commerce and Texas Woman's University:

*Please note that the first two years of the AS FOS coursework in this pathway may differ from what is published in the official catalog for each institution.
** To qualify for entrance into the TWU Dental Hygiene program, students must have completed SOCI 1301.
(Transfer Pathway Approved 8/15/24 by ETAMU & TWU)​