TRANSFER PATHWAY
(For Transfer to Sam Houston State University)
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE TO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY AGRICULTURE
Catalog Year: 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Career Path: Engineering, Technology, Mathematics and Sciences
Available at: All Campuses
TSI: Must be Complete
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
The Associate of Science degree with courses in this pathway is designed to transfer to Agricultural Science programs. 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.
AS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1 (Total Hours: 16)
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.
EDUC 1300 – Learning Framework
All college students with fewer than 12 semester credit hours of successful college credit (grade of “C” or above) must take a student success course in the first semester.
CHOOSE ONE:
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ECON 2301 – Principles of MacroeconomicsOR
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SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology
These are (CB 080) Core courses. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
AGRI 1329 – Principles of Food Science
AND
AGRI 1131 – The Agricultural Industry
AGRI courses are only offered at the El Centro Campus. SHSU recommends AGRI 1329 and AGRI 1131 for this pathway.
SEMESTER 2 (Total Hours: 16)
ENGL 1302 – Composition II
This is a (CB 010) Core course.
MATH 1314 – College Algebra
This is a (CB 020) Core course.
Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.
There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
ARTS 1303 – Art History I
This is a (CB 050) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
AGRI 1407 – Agronomy
AGRI courses are only offered at the El Centro Campus. SHSU recommends AGRI 1407 for this pathway.
CHOOSE ONE:
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HIST 1302 – United States History II
OR
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HIST 2301 – Texas History
These are (CB 060) Core courses. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 3 (Total Hours: 15)
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government
This is a (CB 070) Core course.
PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness
This is a (CB 090) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking
This is a (CB 090) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
CHOOSE ONE:
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CHEM 1411 – General Chemistry ISHSU recommends CHEM 1411 for this pathway.
OR
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BIOL 1406 – Biology for Science Majors I
These are (CB 030) Core courses. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list
AGRI 1419 – Introductory Animal Science
AGRI courses are only offered at the El Centro Campus. SHSU recommends AGRI 1419 for this pathway.
SEMESTER 4 (Total Hours: 16)
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government
This is a (CB 070) Core course.
AGRI 2317 – Introduction to Agricultural Economics
AGRI courses are only offered at the El Centro Campus.
CHOOSE ONE:
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CHEM 1412 – General Chemistry II
OR
BIOL 1407 – Biology for Science Majors II
These are (CB 030) Core courses. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
CHOOSE ONE:
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ENGL 2331 – World Literature
OR
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PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy
These are (CB 040) Core courses. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
AGRI 1309 – Computers in Agriculture
AGRI courses are only offered at the El Centro Campus.
SHSU recommends AGRI 1309 for this pathway.
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
(For Transfer From Dallas College)
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE TO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY AGRICULTURE
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
For questions about the Sam Houston State University portion of this transfer pathway, contact the
School of Agricultural Sciences Main Office at (936) 294-1188 or dullrich@shsu.edu. It is best to apply to Sam Houston State University a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application. A minor is required for this program.
BS DEGREE MINIMUM: 123 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1 (Total Hours: 16)
AGET 2303 – Introduction to Agriculture Engineering Technology
MATH 1432 – Elementary Statistics
ACOM 3360 – Communications Skills for Agriculturalists
CHOOSE ONE:
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AGBU 2389 – Agribusiness Financial Analysis
OR
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AGBU 3361 – Agribusiness Org & Mgt
CHOOSE ONE:
- 3 credit hours from minor
SEMESTER 2 (Total Hours: 15)
ANSC 3373 – Animal Nutrition
CHOOSE THREE COURSES (NINE CREDIT HOURS) FROM THE FOLLOWING:
- AGRI, AGBU, ACOM, AGED, AGET, ANSC, EQSC OR WMGT Advanced Elective
CHOOSE ONE:
- 3 credit hours from minor
SEMESTER 3 (Total Hours: 14)
AGRI 4120 – Professional Career Skills
PLSC 3440 – Soil Science
CHOOSE ONE COURSE (THREE CREDIT HOURS) FROM THE FOLLOWING:
- AGRI, AGBU, ACOM, AGED, AGET, ANSC, EQSC OR WMGT Advanced Elective
CHOOSE TWO COURSES:
- 6 credit hours from minor
SEMESTER 4 (Total Hours: 15)
AGRI 4388 – Principle of Agriculture Leadership/Communication
CHOOSE TWO COURSES (SEVEN CREDIT HOURS) FROM THE FOLLOWING:
- AGRI, AGBU, ACOM, AGED, AGET, ANSC, EQSC OR WMGT Advanced Elective
CHOOSE TWO COURSES:
- 6 credit hours from minor
Approved DC: 2021-2022 Guided Pathway; Approved by Sam Houston State University 7.26.2021