Transfer Degrees

1. Associate of Arts Degree

The Associate of Arts degree is available in the following majors:

• Advertising/Public Relations
• American Sign Language/Deaf Studies
• Applied Music/Music Education – Instrumental
• Applied Music/Music Education – Vocal
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Cultural Geography
• Digital Media
• Drama
• English
  • Literature
  • Philosophy
• Foreign Language
• History
• Journalism
• Kinesiology
• Liberal Arts (Multidisciplinary Studies)
• Mexican-American Studies
• Music Theory and Composition
• Nurse Education
• Physical Geography
• Political Science
• Pre-Medical Technology
• Psychology
• Radio and Television
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Speech
• Studio Art

Rapid Track Option

Rapid Track offers you the option to complete the courses required for the Associate of Arts (AA) degree within one year instead of two years. This option is right for you if you are highly-motivated and can devote time to an accelerated program of study. You are advised not to hold a job while enrolled in the Rapid Track option.

To complete the Rapid Track Associate of Arts Degree in one year, you enroll in seven consecutive terms - Fall I and II, Spring I and II, Maymester and Summer I and II.

The traditional 16-week semester term is divided into two eight-week terms. Fall I and II are offered between August and December, and Spring I and II are offered between January and May. Most classes meet four times a week, Monday through Thursday.

Specifically, you will enroll in

• at least four classes that meet for eight weeks each Fall I and II and Spring I and II.
• one class that meets for three weeks during Maymester and
• at least two classes that meet for six weeks each Summer I and II.

2. Associate in Arts in Teaching Degree

The Associate in Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree is intended for transfer to baccalaureate programs that lead to initial Texas teacher certification. Each of the three AAT specializations is designed to prepare teachers for the various certifications offered in Texas. The degree plan best suited to the desired certification should be followed and transferred to a university to complete Texas teacher certification requirements.

• EC-6
• Grades 4-8, EC-12 Special Education
• Grades 8-12, EC-12 Other Than Special Education

3. Associate in Science Degree

The Associate of Science Degree is available in the following majors:

• Architecture
• Biology (includes pre-Chiropractic, pre-Dental, pre-Medical, pre-Veterinary Medicine)
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry (Natural Gas Engineering and pre-Pharmacy)
• Computer Information Systems
• Computer Programming
• Electrical Engineering (with Texas A&M University-Kingsville)
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Geographical Information Systems
• Geology
• Mathematics
• Physics