Explanation of Degrees

Academic Degrees

The Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts in Teaching and the Associate of Science degrees provide general academic curricula in university-parallel and pre-professional courses of study which enable students to enter as juniors at senior colleges or universities of their choice. Students who attend KC for one or two years and transfer to senior colleges or universities should have no difficulty completing transfer of credits if they follow these steps:

1. Select a major and a senior college or university which offers a bachelor’s degree in the chosen field
2. Contact the senior college or university to access their catalog, and study the freshman and sophomore courses offered
3. See a KC academic or faculty advisor who will help select KC courses corresponding to those offered for freshman and sophomore years at the senior college or university
4. Complete the courses with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 (C average)
5. Apply for admission to the senior college or university according to that institution’s Admission policies and ask the Kilgore College Office of the Registrar to send an official transcript to the receiving institution

AA Degree, Associate of Arts

Below is the suggested curriculum for students who plan to transfer to a senior college or university but have not yet decided on a specific degree. Exact requirements can be determined only by the receiving institution. Students should consult an academic advisor early in their programs of study at both Kilgore College and the transferring institution.

 Degree, Associate of Arts - University Transfer

Below is the suggested curriculum for students who plan to transfer to a senior college or university but have not yet decided on a specific degree. Exact requirements can be determined only by the receiving institution. Students should consult an academic advisor early in their programs of study at both Kilgore College and the transferring institution.

AS Degree, Associate of Science

Below is the suggested curriculum for students who plan to transfer to a senior college or university but have not yet decided on a specific degree. Exact requirements can be determined only by the receiving institution. Students should consult an academic advisor early in their programs of study at both Kilgore College and the transferring institution.

AS Degree, Associate of Science - University Transfer

Below is the suggested curriculum for students who plan to transfer to a senior college or university but have not yet decided on a specific degree. Exact requirements can be determined only by the receiving institution. Students should consult an academic advisor early in their programs of study at both Kilgore College and the transferring institution.

* Electives include courses designed to transfer as AA or AS degrees with academic concentrations (majors) leading to bachelor’s degrees.  This may include the following areas:  Agriculture, Architecture, Art, Athletic Training, Biological Science, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Dance, Drama/Theatre, Education, Engineering, English, Forestry, Geography, Geology, Government, History, Journalism (Mass Communication), Kinesiology, Kinesiology-Coaching, Kinesiology-Health and Wellness, Law (Pre-Professional), Mathematics, Medical/Health (Pre-Professional), Music/Commercial Music, Nursing (Transfer for BSN), Philosophy, Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy (Pre-Professional), Physics, Psychology, Religion, Social Work, Sociology, Speech, or University Transfer.

Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree  

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree  

See individual degree requirements for Workforce Education Programs.

In compliance with accreditation requirements, each Associate of Applied Science degree must have a minimum of 15 semester hours of general education courses. One course (at least 3 semester credit hours) must be selected from each of the following areas: Humanities/Fine Arts, Social/Behavioral Sciences, and Natural Sciences/Mathematics.

The required general education courses are as follows:

A minimum of 15 hours including the following:

1. ENGL 1301 
2. Humanities/Fine Arts: One course from the list below
3. Natural Sciences/Mathematics: One course from the list below
4. Social & Behavioral Sciences: One course from the list below
5. An additional course from the lists below or SPCH 1315 or SPCH 1318 or EDUC 1300 or ENGL 2311 or BCIS 1305

Note: See individual AAS degree plans for specific requirements.

Certificate  

Composite Listing of General Education Courses

Humanities and Fine Arts

• ARTS 1301 (T) - Art Appreciation
• ARTS 1303 (T) - Art History I
• ARTS 1304 (T) - Art History II
• DANC 2303 (T) - Dance Appreciation
• DRAM 1310 (T) - Theatre Appreciation
• DRAM 2361 - History of the Theatre I
• DRAM 2362 - History of the Theatre II
• DRAM 2366 (T) - Film Appreciation
• ENGL 1302 (T) - Composition II
• ENGL 2322 (T) - British Literature I
• ENGL 2323 (T) - British Literature II
• ENGL 2326 (T) - American Literature
• ENGL 2332 (T) - World Literature I
• ENGL 2333 (T) - World Literature II
• HIST 1301 (T) - United States History I
• HIST 1302 (T) - United States History II
• HIST 2311 (T) - Western Civilization I
• HIST 2312 (T) - Western Civilization II
• HIST 2321 (T) - World Civilizations I
• HIST 2322 (T) - World Civilizations II
• MUSI 1306 (T) - Music Appreciation
• PHIL 1301 (T) - Introduction to Philosophy
• PHIL 2306 (T) - Introduction to Ethics

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

• BIOL 1406 (T) - Biology for Science Majors I
• BIOL 1407 (T) - Biology for Science Majors II
• BIOL 1408 (T) - Biology for Non-Science Majors I
• BIOL 1409 (T) - Biology for Non-Science Majors II
• BIOL 2401 (T) - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIOL 2402 (T) - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
• BIOL 2406 (T) - Environmental Biology
• CHEM 1405 (T) - Introductory Chemistry I (lecture + lab)
• CHEM 1406 (T) - Introductory Chemistry I (lecture + lab, allied health emphasis)
• CHEM 1411 (T) - General Chemistry I (lecture + lab)
• CHEM 1412 (T) - General Chemistry II (lecture + lab)
• ENVR 1401 (T) - Environmental Science I
• GEOL 1301 (T) - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I (lecture)
• GEOL 1403 (T) - Physical Geology (lecture + lab)
• GEOL 1404 (T) - Historical Geology (lecture + lab)
• GEOL 1405 (T) - Environmental Science (lecture + lab)
• MATH 1314 (T) - College Algebra
• MATH 1316 - Plane Trigonometry
• MATH 1324 (T) - Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences
• MATH 1325 (T) - Calculus for Business and Social Sciences
• MATH 1332 (T) - Contemporary Mathematics
• MATH 1342 (T) - Elementary Statistical Methods
• MATH 1350 (T) - Mathematics for Teachers I
• MATH 1351 (T) - Mathematics for Teachers II
• MATH 2412 (T) - Pre-Calculus Math
• MATH 2413 (T) - Calculus I
• MATH 2414 (T) - Calculus II
• MATH 2415 (T) - Calculus III
• PHYS 1303 (T) - Stars and Galaxies (lecture)
• PHYS 1401 (T) - College Physics I
• PHYS 1402 (T) - College Physics II
• PHYS 1403 - Stars and Galaxies
• PHYS 1404 (T) - Solar System
• PHYS 1405 (T) - Elementary Physics I

Social and Behavioral Sciences

• CRIJ 1301 (T) - Introduction to Criminal Justice
• ECON 2301 (T) - Principles of Macroeconomics
• ECON 2302 (T) - Principles of Microeconomics
• GEOG 1303 (T) - World Regional Geography
• GOVT 2305 (T) - Federal Government
• GOVT 2306 (T) - Texas Government
• HIST 1301 (T) - United States History I
• HIST 1302 (T) - United States History II
• PSYC 2301 (T) - General Psychology
• PSYC 2314 (T) - Lifespan Growth and Development
• SOCI 1301 (T) - Introductory Sociology
• SOCI 1306 (T) - Social Problems
• SOCI 2301 (T) - Marriage and the Family
• TECA 1354 (T) - Child Growth and Development