Dual Credit Courses
South Texas College offers over 150 unique dual credit courses taught by approved dual credit faculty from our 21 partnering school districts.
Core Curriculum Courses Transferable Courses Non-Transferable Courses
The Core Curriculum at South Texas College has, at its foundation, the philosophy and purpose of the College and is a composition of general education courses which form the foundation of all Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees. These are degrees that are designed for students who plan to continue their education at a four-year university in order to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
The purpose of the Core Curriculum is to gain a foundation of knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural world, develop principles of personal and social responsibility for living in a diverse world, and advance intellectual and practical skills that are essential for all learning.
| Area | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Communication (Composition/Written Communication) | 6 |
| Mathematics (College Algebra) | 3-4 |
| Life and Physical Sciences (Biology) | 8 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture (Spanish) | 3 |
| Creative Arts (Art/Music) | 3 |
| American History | 6 |
| Political Science (Government) | 6 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (Psychology/Sociology) | 3 |
| Component Area Option | 3-4 |
| Total | 42 |
The following South Texas College academic courses are transferable in accordance to the Texas Common Course Numbering System. Four-year institutions determine which courses will be required for degrees at their institution.
Academic Transferable Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 2301 | Physical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 2302 | Introduction to Archeology | 3 |
| ANTH 2351 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ARTS 1301 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| BIOL 1406 | Biology for Science Majors I | 4 |
| BIOL 1407 | Biology for Science Majors II | 4 |
| BIOL 1409 | Biology for Non-Science Majors II | 4 |
| BIOL 2401 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| CHEM 1405 | Introductory Chemistry I for Non-Science Majors | 4 |
| CHEM 1407 | Introductory Chemistry II for Non-Science Majors | 4 |
| CHEM 1409 | General Chemistry for Engineering Majors | 4 |
| CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1412 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| COSC 1301 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| COSC 1320 | C Programming | 3 |
| COSC 1337 | Programming Fundamentals II | 3 |
| COSC 1436 | Programming Fundamentals I | 4 |
| COSC 2425 | Computer Organization | 4 |
| COSC 2436 | Programming Fundamentals III | 4 |
| CRIJ 1301 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRIJ 1306 | Court Systems and Practices | 3 |
| CRIJ 1310 | Fundamentals of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRIJ 1313 | Juvenile Justice System | 3 |
| CRIJ 2313 | Correctional Systems and Practices | 3 |
| CRIJ 2328 | Police Systems and Practices | 3 |
| DRAM 1310 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| EDUC 1300 | Learning Framework | 3 |
| EDUC 1301 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | 3 |
| EDUC 2301 | Introduction to Special Populations | 3 |
| ENGR 1201 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| ENGR 1304 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| ENGR 2405 | Electrical Circuits I | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II - Rhetoric | 3 |
| ENGL 2321 | British Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 2341 | Introduction to Forms of Literature | 3 |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II | 3 |
| MATH 1350 | Mathematics for Teachers I | 3 |
| MATH 1351 | Mathematics for Teachers I | 3 |
| HIST 2327 | Mexican-American History I | 3 |
| HIST 2328 | Mexican-American History II | 3 |
| MATH 2418 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 2420 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| MATH 1414 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 1442 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 4 |
| MATH 2412 | Pre-Calculus Math | 4 |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2415 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MUSI 1306 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| PHYS 1401 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 1402 | College Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 1415 | Physical Science I | 4 |
| PHYS 1417 | Physical Science II | 4 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 1301 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| SPAN 1411 | Beginning Spanish I for Non-Spanish Speakers | 4 |
| SPAN 1412 | Beginning Spanish II for Non-Spanish Speakers | 4 |
| SPAN 2313 | Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers I | 3 |
| SPAN 2315 | Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers II | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SPCH 1318 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
The following South Texas College courses are non-transferable to a four-year institution; however, the courses seamlessly transfer to the bachelor programs at South Texas College.
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACNT 1303 | Introduction to Accounting I | 3 |
| ACNT 1304 | Introduction to Accounting II | 3 |
| ARCE 1421 | Architectural Illustration | 4 |
| ARTC 1413 | Digital Publishing I | 4 |
| AUMT 1345 | Automotive Climate Control Systems | 3 |
| AUMT 1407 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 |
| AUMT 1410 | Automotive Brake Systems | 4 |
| BMGT 1327 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| CPMT 1403 | Introduction to Computer Technology | 4 |
| CPMT 1404 | Microcomputer System Software | 4 |
| CPMT 1411 | Introduction to Computer Maintenance | 4 |
| CPMT 1443 | Microcomputer Architecture | 4 |
| DFTG 1313 | Drafting for Specific Occupations | 3 |
| DFTG 1315 | Architectural Blueprint Reading and Sketching | 3 |
| DFTG 1325 | Blueprint Reading and Sketching | 3 |
| DFTG 1409 | Basic Computer-Aided Drafting | 4 |
| DTFG 1470 | Introduction to Civil Drafting | 4 |
| ELPT 1325 | National Electrical Code I | 3 |
| ELPT 1411 | Basic Electrical Theory | 4 |
| ELPT 1419 | Fundamentals of Electricity I | 4 |
| ELPT 1420 | Fundamentals of Electricity II | 4 |
| ELPT 1429 | Residential Wiring | 4 |
| ELPT 1445 | Commercial Wiring | 4 |
| ELPT 2325 | National Electrical Code II | 3 |
| ELPT 2437 | Electrical Planning and Estimating | 4 |
| ELPT 2447 | CAPSTONE: Electrical Testing and Maintenance | 4 |
| HART 1401 | Basic Electricity for HVAC | 4 |
| HART 1407 | Refrigeration Principles | 4 |
| HART 1410 | HVAC Shop Practices and Tools | 4 |
| HART 1445 | Gas and Electrical Heating | 4 |
| HART 2431 | Advanced Electricity for HVAC | 4 |
| HART 2438 | Capstone: Air Conditioning Installation and Startup | 4 |
| HART 2445 | Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design | 4 |
| HITT 1305 | Medical Terminology I | 3 |
| HRPO 2301 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| HRPO 2303 | Employment Practices | 3 |
| HRPO 2305 | Human Resources Information Systems | 3 |
| HRPO 2307 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| IMED 1445 | Interactive Digital Media I | 4 |
| ITNW 1416 | Network Administration | 4 |
| ITSY 1400 | Fundamentals of Information Security | 4 |
| ITSC 1409 | Integrated Software Applications I | 4 |
| ITSE 1411 | Beginning Web Page Programming | 4 |
| ITSE 2409 | Database Programming | 4 |
| ITSE 2421 | Object-Oriented Programming | 4 |
| ITSY 2400 | Operating System Security | 4 |
| ITSW 2434 | Advanced Spreadsheets | 4 |
| MCHN 1320 | Precision Tools and Measurement | 3 |
| MCHN 1338 | Basic Machine Shop I | 3 |
| MCHN 1343 | Machine Shop Mathematics | 3 |
| MCHN 1352 | Intermediate Machining I | 3 |
| MCHN 2303 | Fundamentals of Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Machine Controls | 3 |
| MCHN 2382 | CAPSTONE: Tool & Die Technology | 3 |
| TECA 1354 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| WLDG 1312 | Introduction to Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) | 3 |
| WLDG 1313 | Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders | 3 |
| WLDG 1317 | Introduction to Layout and Fabrication | 3 |
| WLDG 1327 | Welding Codes and Standards | 3 |
| WLDG 1417 | Introduction to Layout and Fabrication | 4 |
| WLDG 1428 | Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) | 4 |
| WLDG 1430 | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) | 4 |
| WLDG 1434 | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) | 4 |
| WLDG 1453 | Intermediate Layout and Fabrication | 4 |
| WLDG 1457 | Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) | 4 |
| WLDG 2406 | Intermediate Pipe Welding | 4 |
| WLDG 2413 | Capstone: Intermediate Welding Using Multiple Processes | 4 |
| WLDG 2435 | Advanced Layout and Fabrication | 4 |
| WLDG 2451 | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) | 4 |
