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Temple College Associate of Arts in History

2025-2026 Guided Pathway

First Year (31 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
MATH 1314 - College Algebra (FY) 2 OR MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 020

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
Any course from the Creative Arts Core (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 050
Total Credit Hours: 12

Spring Semester

16 Week Courses

First Year Spring - 16 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Choose any 4 credit hour course in the Life or Physical Science Core (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 4 030

First 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - First 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
HIST 1301 - United States History I (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 060

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - Second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
HIST 1302 - United States History II (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 060
Choose any course in the Life or Physical Science Core (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 030
Total Credit Hours: 13

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
Choose any SPCH course in the Component Area Option Core (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 090
ENGL 2322 - British Literature I OR ENGL 2327 - American Literature I 3 040
Total Credit Hours: 6

Second Year (29 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
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I 3 -
SPAN 1411 - Beginning Spanish I (FY) 1(Required for progression) 4 090

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year Fall - Second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 3 -
SPAN 1412 - Beginning Spanish II (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 4 -
Total Credit Hours: 14

Spring Semester

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

First 8 Week Courses

Second Year Spring - First 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 070
HIST 2311 - Western Civilizations I 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 -

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year Spring - Second 8 weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) 3 070
HIST 2312 - Western Civilizations II 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 -
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
Choose any course in the Social or Behavioral Science Core (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 080
Total Credit Hours: 3
Grand Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Notes

Note 1: Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AA History degree.

Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor 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

AA History (HIST) can lead to university transfer for Bachelor of Arts in History. AA HIST 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:

  • Library Technician: $23,987 (Associate Degree required)
  • Librarian: $42,986 (Master's Degree required)
  • High School History Teacher: $51,041 (Bachelor's Degree + Teaching Certification required)

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

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