First Year (32 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
First 8 Week Courses
| 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 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods (FY) (FOSC)(Offered on a continuous basis, Field of Study Curriculum) | 3 | 020 |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1302 - Composition II (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) | 3 | 010 | ||
| GOVT 2304 - Introduction to Political Science (FOSC) 1(Field of Study Curriculum, Required for progression) | 3 | - |
Spring Semester
First 8 Week Courses
| 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 | ||
| ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics (FOSC) (FY) 3(Field of Study Curriculum, Offered on a continuous basis, See Notes) | 3 | 080 |
Second 8 Week Courses
| 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 | ||
| PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy (FOSC) 3(Field of Study Curriculum, See Notes) | 3 | 040 |
Summer Courses
These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choose any course from the Creative Arts Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 050 | ||
|
SPCH 1311 - Introduction to Speech Communications (FY) 2 or SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) |
3 | 090 |
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
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choose any course in the Life or Physical Science Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 030 | ||
| CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices | 3 | - |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choose any course in the Life or Physical Science Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis, Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 030 | ||
| PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics (FOSC) 3(Field of Study Curriculum, See Notes) | 3 | 090 |
Spring Semester
Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIST 1301 - United States History I (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) | 3 | 060 | ||
| SOCW 2362 - Social Welfare as a Social Institution | 3 | - |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIST 1302 - United States History II (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) | 3 | 060 | ||
| GOVT 2311 - Mexican American and Latinx Politics | 3 | - |
Summer Courses
These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Transfer Elective 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | - | ||
| University Transfer Elective 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | - |
Important Notes
Note 1: Must be successfully completed in order to progress in the AA Pre-Law 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.
Note 3: Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.
FOS: Field of Study courses required for Texas-Public university transfer.
FOSC: Field of Study Curriculum required for the Texas Direct Transfer Degree.
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 POLITICAL SCIENCE degree can lead to university transfer for a Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in the following areas:
- Political Science
- Government
- Pre-Law Studies
- Public Administration
Important: AA POLITICAL 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:
- Paralegal: $36,370 (Associate Degree required)
- Criminal Investigator: $39,868 (Police Academy graduation + Experience required)
- Lawyer: $80,455 (Juris Doctor J.D. required)
Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/