Temple College Associate of Arts in Behavioral Science

2025-2026 Guided Pathway

First Year (30 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

First 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall-first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY) 1(Offered on a continuous basis, Required for progression) 3 010 Fill in Term Fill in Grade
MATH 1314 - College Algebra for Non-STEM Majors
(FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor)		 3 020 Fill in Term Fill in Grade

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall-second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
ENGL 1302 - Composition II(FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 010 Fill in Term Fill in Grade
Choose any course in the Creative Arts Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 050 Fill in Term Fill in Grade
Total Credit Hours: 12

Spring Semester

First 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring-first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology (FY) 1(Offered on a continuous basis, Required for progression) 3 080 Fill in Term Fill in Grade
PSYC 2314 - General Psychology (FY) 1(Offered on a continuous basis, Required for progression) 3 090 Fill in Term Fill in Grade

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring-second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
SOCI 1306 - Social Problems (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 - Fill in Term Fill in Grade
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 - Fill in Term Fill in Grade
Total Credit Hours: 12

Summer Courses

These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester

First Year Summer
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
HIST 1301 - United States History I (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 060 Fill in Term Fill in Grade
HIST 1302 - United States History II (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 060 Fill in Term Fill in Grade
Total Credit Hours: 6

Second Year (30 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

First 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall-first 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Choose any course in the Life or Physical Science Core 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor, Offered on a continuous basis) 3 030 Fill in Term Fill in Grade
SOCI 2319 - Minority Studies I 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 090 Fill in Term Fill in Grade

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall-second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Choose any course in the Life or Physical Science Core 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 030 Fill in Term Fill in Grade
PSYC 2308 - Child Psychology 2 3 - Fill in Term Fill in Grade
Total Credit Hours: 12

Spring Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

First 8 Week Courses - Pick one course from History section

Second Year Spring-16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
  • HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) or
  • HIST 2322 - World Civilizations I 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor)
    (Visit Enrollment Advisor)(Visit Enrollment Advisor)
 3 - Fill in Term Fill in Grade
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 070 Fill in Term Fill in Term

Second 8 Week Courses - Pick one course from History section

Second Year Spring-second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
  • HIST 2311 - Western Civilization II 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) or
  • HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor)
    (Visit Enrollment Advisor)(Visit Enrollment Advisor)
 3 - Fill in Term Fill in Grade
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 070 Fill in Term Fill in Term
Total Credit Hours: 12

Summer Courses

These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester

Second Year Summer
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 - Fill in Term Fill in Grade
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 - Fill in Term Fill in Grade
Total Credit Hours: 6
Grand Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Notes

Note 1: Must be successfully completed in order to progress in the AA Art degree.

Note 2: Meet with your enrollment advisor or department chair to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.

FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.

Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.

Transfer Outlook

The AA Behavioral Science (BehSci) degree can lead to university transfer for the following two Bachelor Degrees that require a minor in another behavioral science field of study:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Important: AA Behavioral Science students interested in these bachelor's degrees must work with an academic advisor to determine transferable course work.

Career Outlook

Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:

  • Social Service Assistant - $32,796* w/Associate Degree
  • Social Service Assistant - $32,796* w/Associate Degree
  • Social Service Manager - $49,230* w/Bachelor's Degree
  • Social Worker - $69,542* w/Bachelor's Degree + LSW License

Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/WDAWages

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