For more information, visit the Dallas College Government 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 Political Science curriculum is the set of lower division courses that must be applied to the bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government. The FOS should be followed by community and technical colleges to structure a transfer curriculum in Political Science and Government. The FOS does not apply to International Relations, Political Economy, National Security Policy Studies, or other related specialized undergraduate programs.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in Political Science. 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 Political Science, which will increase your chances of transfer to bachelor's level programs. Courses that complete the degree are noted below. 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 a 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 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 program of study. 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 1342 – Elementary Statistical Methods This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course. Must earn a grade of C or higher.
GENERAL ELECTIVE* – (3 Hours) Select any college-credit course other than one with the prefix of AGRI, BIOL, CHEM, ENGR, ENVR, GEOL, MATH, PHYS or ANTH 2401. This is a Field of Study General Elective.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a Core course.
- DANC 2303 – Dance 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.
*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- At the end of the semester, begin researching colleges and universities where you would want to major in Political Science.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options with a degree in Political Science.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.
GOVT 2304 – Introduction to Political Science This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course.
PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness* This is a Core course.
GENERAL ELECTIVE* – (3 Hours) Select any college-credit course other than one with the prefix of AGRI, BIOL, CHEM, ENGR, ENVR, GEOL, MATH, PHYS or ANTH 2401. This is a Field of Study General Elective.
CHOOSE ONE:
- 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.
CHOOSE ONE: - HIST 1302 – United States History II This is a Core course. OR
- HIST 2381 – African-American History This is a Core course.
*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- 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.
- Meet with your success coach to determine the required Directed Elective courses for your chosen transfer institution.
- Ask your success coach about transfer options to pursue a bachelor's degree.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 3
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course.
LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
GENERAL ELECTIVE* – (3 Hours) Select any college-credit course other than one with the prefix of AGRI, BIOL, CHEM, ENGR, ENVR, GEOL, MATH, PHYS or ANTH 2401. This is a Field of Study General Elective.
DIRECTED ELECTIVE** This is a Field of Study Course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ENGL 2326 – American Literature* This is a Core course.
- ENGL 2331 – World Literature* This is a Core course. OR
- PHIL 2316 – Classical Philosophy* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.
**DIRECTED ELECTIVE Students should review and select the required courses based upon their chosen transfer institution. To find out FOS Directed Electives for universities, please see the Texas Direct Website.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to determine the required Directed Elective courses for your chosen transfer institution.
- Begin applying to your top choice universities.
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. Check with Financial Aid at Dallas College and your transfer university for application dates and priority deadlines.
Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 4
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course.
LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
GENERAL ELECTIVE* – (3 Hours) Select any college-credit course other than one with the prefix of AGRI, BIOL, CHEM, ENGR, ENVR, GEOL, MATH, PHYS or ANTH 2401. This is a Field of Study General Elective.
DIRECTED ELECTIVE** This is a Field of Study Course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.
**DIRECTED ELECTIVE Students should review and select the required courses based upon their chosen transfer institution. To find out FOS Directed Electives for universities, please see the Texas Direct Website.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- 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 Political Science.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to the college or university to where you will transfer.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 13
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS