Students completing an Associate of Arts (AA) degree at COM will meet the following requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours that may be comprised of courses from the core curriculum, institutional requirements, and Fields of Study.
- Maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average (GPA). Only credit-bearing College of the Mainland courses will be used to calculate a GPA.
- Complete last 15 credit hours toward this degree at COM, with the exception of reverse transfer.
- Satisfy TSI liability.
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Full-Time Student Schedule
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 1300 or EDUC 1300 |
Psychology for Success or Psychology for Success |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Mathematics | Select from Core Curriculum | 3 |
| American History | Select from Core Curriculum | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 or SPCH 1318 |
Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| American History | Select from Core Curriculum | 3 |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences | Select from Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government (texas Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences | Select from Core Curriculum | 4 |
| Creative Arts | Select from Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| Language, Philosophy and Culture | Select from Core Curriculum | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences | Select from Core Curriculum | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | 1 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 60 | |