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 2401 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BUSI 1301 | Business Principles | 3 |
| CHEM 1405 | Introductory Chemistry I for Non-Science Majors | 4 |
| CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1412 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| COSC 1301 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
| COSC 1436 | Programming Fundamentals I | 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 |
| DRAM 1310 | Theater Appreciation | 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 |
| 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 2327 | Mexican-American History I | 3 |
| MATH 1332 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 3 |
| MATH 1414 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 2412 | Pre-Calculus Math | 4 |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2415 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 2418 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MUSI 1306 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| PHYS 1401 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 1415 | Physical Science I | 4 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 1301 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| SPAN 1411 | Beginning Spanish I 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 |
| ARCE 1421 | Architectural Illustration | 4 |
| ARTC 1413 | Digital Publishing I | 4 |
| AUMT 1407 | Automotive Electrical Systems | 4 |
| AUMT 1410 | Automotive Brake Systems | 4 |
| BMGT 1327 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| CHEF 1305 | Sanitation and Safety | 3 |
| CPMT 1403 | Introduction to Computer Technology | 4 |
| CPMT 1404 | Microcomputer System Software | 4 |
| DFTG 1313 | Drafting for Specific Occupations | 3 |
| DFTG 1325 | Blueprint Reading and Sketching | 3 |
| DFTG 1409 | Basic Computer-Aided Drafting | 4 |
| ELPT 1325 | National Electrical Code I | 3 |
| ELPT 1419 | Fundamentals of Electricity I | 4 |
| ELPT 1445 | Commercial Wiring | 4 |
| ELPT 2325 | National Electrical Code II | 3 |
| HART 1401 | Basic Electricity for HVAC | 4 |
| HART 1410 | HVAC Shop Practices and Tools | 4 |
| HART 2431 | Advanced Electricity for HVAC | 4 |
| HART 2445 | Residential Air Conditioning Systems Design | 4 |
| HRPO 1281 | COOP - Human Resources Management | 2 |
| HRPO 1311 | Human Relations | 3 |
| HRPO 2301 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| HRPO 2303 | Employment Practices | 3 |
| HRPO 2307 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| IMED 1445 | Interactive Digital Media I | 4 |
| ITSC 1409 | Integrated Software Applications I | 4 |
| ITSC 1416 | Linux Installation and Configuration | 4 |
| ITSE 2409 | Database Programming | 4 |
| ITSE 2421 | Object-Oriented Programming | 4 |
| ITSY 2400 | Operating System Security | 4 |
| ITSY 2445 | Network Defense and Countermeasures | 4 |
| ITSW 2434 | Advanced Spreadsheets | 4 |
| MCHN 1320 | Precision Tools and Measurement | 3 |
| MCHN 1338 | Basic Machine Shop I | 3 |
| MCHN 1352 | Intermediate Machining I | 3 |
| WLDG 1317 | Introduction to Layout and Fabrication | 3 |
| WLDG 1327 | Welding Codes and Standards | 3 |
| 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 |
