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Program Available at:

  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland

Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI Must be Complete

For more information, visit the Dallas College History webpage and your academic advisor at your campus.

The study of history involves analysis and interpretation of the past, examining past events and circumstances from the perspective of the present. The guided pathway in History combines history courses with core courses to complete the associate degree. An Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in this pathway prepares you to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor's degree that opens the door to careers such as an historian, archivist, attorney, teacher, reporter, and many others.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in History. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.A. degree, 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 by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.

Visit www.dcccd.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 academic advisor to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.

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 degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.

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.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1411* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:*   

  • SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication OR
  • SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication OR
  • SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking

CHOOSE ONE:*  

  • MATH 1332 – Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher. OR
  • MATH 1342 – Elementary Statistical Methods This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. See your academic advisor for assistance with course selection.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
  2. At the end of the semester, begin researching colleges and universities where you would want to transfer and major in History.
  3. Meet with a career advisor/coach to research your career options with a degree in History.

Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 2

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.

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

FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1412*

CHOOSE ONE:     

  • ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
  • DANC 2303 – Dance Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
  • DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
  • HUMA 1315 – Fine Arts Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
  • MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:   

  • ANTH 2351 – Cultural Anthropology* This is a Core course. OR
  • COMM 1307 – Introduction to Mass Communication* This is a Core course. OR
  • ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics* This is a Core course. OR
  • PSYC 2301 – General Psychology* This is a Core course. OR
  • SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. See your academic advisor for assistance with course selection.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
  2. Ask about transfer advising to discuss options to pursue the bachelor's degree.

Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 3

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.

LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE * This is a Core course.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2311*

CHOOSE ONE:   

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. See your academic advisor for assistance with course selection.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Begin applying to your top choice universities.
  2. Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2020, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at a university Fall 2021)
  3. Check with your advisor for important deadlines & dates.

 Total Hours: 13

SEMESTER 4

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.

LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE * This is a Core course.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2312*

CHOOSE ONE:   

  • ENGL 2326 – American Literature* This is a Core course. OR
  • ENGL 2331 – World Literature* This is a Core course. OR
  • PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:   

  • HIST 2322 – World Civilizations II* Select this course if HIST 2321 was taken previously. OR
  • HIST 2312 – Western Civilization II* Select this course if HIST 2311 was taken previously.

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

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

  1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the Associate of Arts degree.
  2. Sign up for commencement.
  3. Request final transcripts to be sent to the college or university to where you will transfer.
  4. Join the Alumni Network!

Total Hours: 16

 PATHWAY TOTAL: 61 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated July 22, 2025