TRANSFER PATHWAY
(For Transfer to Abilene Christian University)
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS WITH A FIELD OF STUDY IN SOCIOLOGY TO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (ONLINE)
Catalog Year: 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Career Path: Law and Public Service
Available at: All Campuses
TSI: Must be Complete
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
Although there may be several options to fulfill certain requirements for the associate’s degree, please note that this pathway lists the specific courses leading to this bachelor’s degree. All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. Refer to catalog for official degree requirements. You must receive a GPA of at least 2.00 on all college-level course work. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Contact your advisor for information.
AA FOS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1 (Total Hours: 15)
ENGL 1301 – Composition I
This is a (CB 010) Core course. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.
HIST 1301 – United States History I
This is a (CB 060) Core course.
SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology
This is a Field of Study course.
Social/Behavioral Science Core Elective
This is a (CB 080) Core course.
There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
CHOOSE ONE:
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MATH 1332 – Contemporary Mathematics
(Quantitative Reasoning)
OR
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MATH 1342 – Elementary Statistical Methods
These are (CB 020) Core courses.
Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.
There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 (Total Hours: 16)
ENGL 1302 – Composition II
This is a (CB 010) Core course.
HIST 1302 – United States History II
This is a (CB 060) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
Creative Arts Core ElectiveThis is a (CB 050) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
CHOOSE ONE:
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PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness
AND
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SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication
ACU requires this course.
OR
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1411 or 1412These are (CB 090) Core courses.
There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
SOCI 2319 – Minority Studies
This is a Field of Study course.
SEMESTER 3 (Total Hours: 16)
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government
This is a (CB 070) Core course.
Science Core Elective
This is a (CB 030) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
SOCI 2301 – Marriage and the Family
This is a Field of Study course.
CHOOSE ONE:
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SOCI 2306 – Human Sexuality
ACU recommends this course.
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SOCI 2326 – Social Psychology
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SOCI 2336 – Criminology
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SOCI 2340 – Drug Use and Abuse
These are required Field of Study courses.
CHOOSE ONE:
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PHIL 2307 – Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy
OR
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ANY Language, Philosophy, and Culture ElectiveThese are (CB 040) Core courses. There are several options to fulfill this requirement.
Contact your academic advisor for a specific list. Courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.
SEMESTER 4 (Total Hours: 13)
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government
This is a (CB 070) Core course.
SOCI 1306 – Social Problems
This is a Field of Study course.
CHOOSE ONE:
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ANTH 2401 – Physical Anthropology OR
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Science Core Elective
These are (CB 030) Core courses. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
CHOOSE ONE:
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SOCI 2306 – Human Sexuality
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SOCI 2326 – Social Psychology
ACU recommends this course.
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SOCI 2336 – Criminology
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SOCI 2340 – Drug Use and Abuse
These are required Field of Study courses.
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
(For Transfer From Dallas College)
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS WITH A FIELD OF STUDY IN SOCIOLOGY TO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (ONLINE)
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
For questions about the ACU portion of this transfer pathway, contact the
Admissions Office at (855) 219-7300. It is best to apply to ACU a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application.
SEMESTER 1 (Total Hours: 12)
BIBO 103 – Story of the New Testament
COMO 376 – Family Communication
FAMO 232 – Family Finances
FAMO 251 – Introduction to Family Studies
SEMESTER 2 (Total Hours: 12)
BIBO 211 – Message of the Old Testament
FAMO 275 – Child Development Ages 0-11
FAMO 280 – Child Development Ages 12-18
FAMO 262 – Intimate Relationships and Marriage
SEMESTER 3 (Total Hours: 12)
ENGO 221 – Major British Writers 1
BIBM 413 – Seminar in Adolescent Moral/Sexual Issues
FAMO 356 – Sexuality and Intimacy
FAMO 365 – Research Methods in Child and Family Services
SEMESTER 4 (Total Hours: 12)
FAMO 385 – Family Theories: An Introduction
FAMO 362 – Families in Society
FAMO 452 – Parenting and Family Skills
FAMO 453 – Family Crises and Resiliency
SEMESTER 5 (Total Hours: 12)
FAMO 470 – Family Life Education Methodology
FAMO 485 – Ethics and Professional Development
FAMO 495 – Practicum in Child and Family Services
GRNO 352 – Adult Development and Aging
Approved: 2021-2022 Guided Pathway; Approved by Abilene Christian University 7.19.21