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Transfer Degree
Associate of Arts-General
The Associate of Arts (AA) degree is designed for students
who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university for a
baccalaureate degree. Satisfactory completion of the degree
guarantees fulfillment of lower-division general education
requirements at UNR, UNLV, or NSC. Students who intend
to transfer to other institutions should consult an advisor or
follow the catalog of the transfer institution. Courses with a
“C” or “D” designator or courses with a number less than 100
are not applicable toward either degree. Check TMCC course
descriptions for transfer status to a baccalaureate degree of arts
within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education
(NSHE).
DegreeOutcomes
Students completing the degreewill:
• Be prepared to transfer to college and university baccalaureate
programs with junior standing.
• Complete TMCC’s general education transfer requirements.
• Acquire the knowledge, skills, and values consistent with a
liberal arts education.
• Acquire the knowledge of the subject matter appropriate to
their academic emphasis.
General Education Requirements
English 6 credits
ENG 101 and 102 or ENG 113 and 114
Fine Arts 3 credits
ART 100, 260*, 261*; ENG 221; MUS 101, 121; THTR 100, 105,
210; THTR 180/HUM 105
Humanities 3 credits
AAD/HUM 201; CH 201, 202, 203; ENG 220, 221, 231, 232, 267;
HIST 105, 106, 208, 209; HUM 105/THTR 180; MUS 121, 122;
PHIL 101, 135, 210; THTR 100, 210
Mathematics 3 credits
MATH 120, 126, 127, 128,176, 181, 182; STAT 152
Science (lab required) 6 credits
ANTH 102, 110L; AST 104; BIOL 100, 191, 191L; CHEM 100,
121, 121R, 122, 201; CS 282; ENV 100; GEOG 103, 104, 121; GEOL
100, 101, 105R; NUTR 121; PHYS 100, 117, 151, 152, 180, 180L, 181,
181L
Social Science 3 credits
ANTH 101, 201, 202; ANTH/SOC 205; CH 201, 202, 203,
ECON 102, 103; GEOG 106, 200; HIST 101, 102, 105, 106, 208,
209, 217; PSC 101, 211, 231; PSY 101; SOC 101; WMST 101
Total General Education Requirements 24 Credits
Degree Requirements
Diversity (3 credits)
See the diversity section of the general education descriptions
for a complete list of courses. Can also be used to satisfy another
General Education, Degree/Emphasis, or Elective requirement.
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 credits)
Choose one or two courses from the following: CH 203 (both
constitutions), PSC 101 (both constitutions), HIST 101 and 102
or HIST 101 and 217, or HIST 101 and PSC 100 or HIST 101 and
PSC 208. Can also be used to satisfy another General Education,
Degree/Emphasis, or Elective requirement.
Foreign Language 0-14 credits
AM 145, 146, 147, 148, FREN 111, 112, 211, 212, GER 111, 112,
211, 212, HEB 113, 114, 221, 222, ITAL 113, 114, 213, 214, PORT
111, 112, 211, 212, RUS 111, 112, 211, 212, SPAN 111, 112, 211, 212,
226, 227.
Options to complete the Foreign Language requirement:
1. Complete a fourth-semester transferable college course in
a foreign language.
2. Complete a fourth-semester transferable college course in
American Sign Language.
3. Demonstrate proficiency through placement examination
or other means.
4. Show transcript evidence of successful completion of a
fourth-year high school course in foreign language.
*Additional elective credits may be necessary to meet minimum credit
requirements.
Degree Requirements 0-20 Credits
Elective Requirements
Any approved university transfer course will fulfill the elective credits.
Check TMCC course descriptions for transfer status to a baccalaureate
degree of arts within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher
Education (NSHE).
Total Electives 16-36 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 60 Credits
Note: If you know your major, print a transfer guide online
at www.tmcc.edu/advisement/transfer/agreements. Major
requirements will satisfy elective credits.
Suggested Course Sequence
For a suggested program sequence, please contact the academic
advisement office at 775-673-7062.