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Mexican-American Studies Field of Study
Program Available at:
- El Centro
Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Arts in Teaching
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Humanities webpage and your success coach at your campus.
The guided pathway in Mexican-American Studies, Field of Study is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to major in Mexican-American Studies and transfer to a university. An Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in this pathway prepares students to transfer to a university to earn a Bachelor's degree.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Mexican-American Studies. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Arts with a Field of Study in Mexican-American Studies, 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 the catalog for official degree requirements.
Visit www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College," 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 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 X3XX Core Elective* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
CHOOSE ONE:
- PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness This is a Core course. AND
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course. OR
- SPAN 1411 or 1412* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals.
- At the end of the semester, begin researching colleges and universities where you would want to transfer and major in Mexican-American Studies.
Total Hours: 13
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.
HUMA 1305 – Introduction to Mexican-American Studies This is a required Field of Study Course.
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course. OR
- HIST 2301 – Texas History* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ANTH 2351 – Cultural Anthropology* This is a Core course.
- ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics* This is a Core course.
- 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 success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
- Ask your success coach about your options for transferring to a university to pursue a bachelor's degree.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
ENGL 2351 – Mexican-American Literature This is a required Field of Study Course.
HIST 2328 – Mexican-American History II This is a required Field of Study Course.
GOVT 2311 – Mexican-American and Latinx Politics This is a required Field of Study Course.
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.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Begin applying to your top choice universities.
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2022, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at a university Fall 2023)
- Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 4
LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.
HUMA 1311 – Mexican-American Fine Arts Appreciation This is a required Field of Study Course.
SPAN 2312 – Intermediate Spanish II This is a required 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
- HUMA 2319 – American Minority Studies* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Arts degree with the Field of Study in Mexican-American Studies.
- 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: 16
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS