Associate of Arts with an Emphasis in Peace and Human Rights Studies (RLC/SMU)

Location(s): Richland

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Offered on Richland Campus and Transferable to Southern Methodist University

Degree Code: AA.SMU.PEACE/HUMAN

This is an “Articulated Emphasis” degree. Students should read and understand the paragraphs below.

The plan is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to transfer to the Southern Methodist University (SMU) and pursue a major or minor in Human Rights. Students who wish to transfer to another university must confirm this plan with that institution.

In order to be eligible to receive this A.A. degree, a student must:

Complete a minimum of 60 credit hours including all the required courses listed;
Earn a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1301 and the selected college-level mathematics course;
Receive a GPA (2) of at least 2.00 (“C”);
Meet all Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements and course prerequisites; and
Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.

This degree may be taken through a combination of on-campus and distance education offerings; or if planned correctly, the degree may be completed entirely through distance education. SMU is not required to accept a grade below “C” in transfer.

Students who plan to transfer must work closely with an advisor/counselor.

This page includes Coordinating Board (CB) Codes.

Semester 1 (First Year)

Select the following:

ENGL 1301 - Composition I (3 Credit Hours) (CB010)
HIST 1301 - United States History I (3 Credit Hours) (CB060)
MATH XXXX - Mathematics (3-4 Credit Hours) (CB020)
EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework (3 Credit Hours) (CB090)
^{Other options exist to meet this requirement.}

Semester Total: 12 Credit Hours

Semester 2 (First Year Continued)

Select the following:

ENGL 1302 - Composition II (3 Credit Hours) (CB010)
^{Other options exist to meet this requirement.}
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (3 Credit Hours) (CB070)
HIST XXXX - American History (3 Credit Hours) (CB060)
ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology (3 Credit Hours)
SOCI 2319 - Minority Studies (3 Credit Hours)
PHED 1164 - Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness (1 Credit Hours) (CB090)
^{Other options exist to meet this requirement.}

Semester Total: 16 Credit Hours

Semester 3 (Second Year)

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (3 Credit Hours) (CB070)
Life and Physical Sciences XXXX (4 Credit Hours) (CB030)
Creative Arts XXXX (3 Credit Hours) (CB050)
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics (3 Credit Hours)
Elective - AA General Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Semester Total: 16 Credit Hours

^•^{Life and Physical Sciences}^{- This requirement cannot be met using the following combinations: BIOL 1406 and BIOL 1408; BIOL 1407 and BIOL 1409; BIOL 2420 and BIOL 2421; CHEM 1405 and CHEM 1411; CHEM 1406 and CHEM 1411; CHEM 1405 and CHEM 1406; CHEM 1406 and CHEM 1407; GEOL 1401 and GEOL 1403; PHYS 1401 and PHYS 1405; PHYS 1401 and PHYS 2425; PHYS 1405 and PHYS 2425.}

^{• Speak with your success coach about elective options.}

Semester 4 (Second Year Continued)

Life and Physical Sciences XXXX (4 Credit Hours) (CB030)
Language, Philosophy and Culture XXXX (3 Credit Hours) (CB040)
Social and Behavioral Sciences XXXX (3 Credit Hours) (CB080)
PSYC 2319 Social Psychology (3 Credit Hours)
Elective - AA General Elective (3 Credit Hours)

Semester Total: 16 Credit Hours

^{• Speak with your success coach about elective options.}

Total Credit Hours for this A.A. Degree: 60 Credit Hours

Note(s):

Upon satisfying any 010 through 080 core component areas, additional course(s) or remaining credits from courses used to satisfy these component areas, may be (1) used to satisfy the 090 core component area or (2) applied as general electives to the degree plan.
Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.