General Education Requirements for the
Associate of Arts (AA) Transfer Degree
This sheet is intended to outline only general education requirements and does not specify all requirements needed to complete an AS degree. Refer to your specific
program worksheet for information on any recommended or required classes. Caution: Some majors require specific general education for these categories.
For a detailed explanation about general education requirements, please visit http://catalog.tmcc.edu Updated 02/23/2015.
DIVERSITY (DV)
U.S. & NEVADA CONSTITUTIONS (US, NV, US/NV)
Three credits of diversity course work are required to satisfy all associate
degrees granted. A course used to satisfy the diversity requirement may also
apply to an additional degree requirement. Refer to your specific program
worksheet for details.
A course used to satisfy the U.S. & Nevada Constitution requirement may also
apply to an additional degree requirement. Refer to your specific program
worksheet for details.
(3 credits required-may apply to additional degree requirement)
Course
AAD 201*/
HUM 201*
ANTH 201
ANTH 205/
SOC 205
ANTH 208
ANTH 229*
ART 263*
ART 270*
COM 285
DAN 101
EDU 203
ENG 231*
ENG 232*
ENG 267*
ENG 288*
ENG 294*
ENT 220*
GEOG 200*
HDFS 232
HIST 208*
HIST209*
HIST 227
HIST 228
HIST 289*
HIST 291*
HIST 294*
HUM 211
HUM 214*
HUM 225/
SPAN 225
HUM 260
LGM 202
NRES 211
+NURS 212*
NUTR 253
PHIL 210*
PSY 276/
SOC 276
SPAN 221*
SPAN 222*
THTR 210
WMST 101*
WMST 250*
WMST 255*
Course Title
History of the Built Environment
Credits
3.0
People and Cultures of the World
Ethnic Groups in Contemporary Societies
3.0
3.0
Fundamentals of Cultural Diversity
Fundamentals of Applied Anthropology
Survey of African, Oceanic & Native American Art
Women in Art
Communication Disabilities in Film
Dance Appreciation
Introduction to Special Education
World Literature I
World Literature II
Introduction to Women and Literature
Multicultural Literature
Intro to Women’s History and Literature in the US
International Women’s Entrepreneurship
World Regional Geography
Diversity in Children
World History I
World History II
Introduction to Latin American History & Culture I
Introduction to Latin American History & Culture II
Introduction to the History of the Middle East
Intro to Women’s History and Literature in the US
Introduction to African American History II
Survey of Chinese Culture
Survey of Middle East Culture
A Cultural Perspective: Spain…New Mexico
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
American Indian Literature and Culture
International Logistics Management
Conservation, Humans, and Biodiversity
Cultural Aspects of Nursing Care
Cultural Considerations in Nutrition and Health Care
World Religions
Aging in Modern American Society
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Iberia & Its Cultures
Hispanic-America and Its Cultures
Theater: A Cultural Context
Introduction to Women’s Studies
Introduction to Feminist Theory
The American Women’s Movement
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
*A prerequisite and/or co-requisite course is required, subject to change
Bold=Course may count as DV or US and additional requirement area
(3 credits required-may apply to additional degree requirement)
Course
CH 203*
HIST 111*
PSC 101
HIST 101* &
HIST 102*
HIST 101* &
HIST 217*
HIST 101* &
PSC 100
HIST 101* &
PSC 208
Course Title
American Experiences and Constitutional Change
(US/NV)
Survey of U.S. Constitutional History (US/NV)
Introduction to American Politics (US/NV)
US History I (to 1865)
US History II (Since 1865)
US History I (to 1865)
Nevada History
US History I (to 1865)
Nevada Constitution
US History I (to 1865)
Survey of State and Local Government
Credits
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
1.0
3.0
3.0
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
 English (6 credits required)
A course of study in English composition, language, and/or literature.
Course
Course Title
ENG 101* &
ENG 102*
ENG 113* &
ENG 114*
Composition I
Composition II
Composition I for International Students
Composition II for International Students
Credit
s
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
 Fine Arts (FA) (3 credits required)
Any of the visual art forms that include the appreciation of drawing, painting,
photography, sculpture, and ceramics as well as the appreciation of the
performing and literary arts that include creative writing, music, drama, and
dance.
Course
Course Title
ART 100
ART 160
ART 260
ART 261
ART 263*
ART 265
DAN 101
ENG 221*
MUS 101
MUS 121
MUS 122
MUS 125
MUS 225
MUS 226
THTR 100
THTR 105
THTR 210
Visual Foundations
Art Appreciation
Survey of Art History I
Survey of Art History II
Survey of African, Oceanic, & Native American Art (DV)
Introduction to Contemporary Art
Dance Appreciation (DV)
Writing Fiction
Music Fundamentals
Music Appreciation
Survey of Jazz
History of Rock Music
Introduction to Music History I
Introduction to Music History II
Introduction to Theater
Introduction to Acting I
Theater: A Cultural Context (DV)
+Only students accepted into program may take this course
Credit
s
3.0-5.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
General Education Requirements for the
Associate of Arts (AA) Transfer Degree
 Humanities (HU) (3 credits required)
A course of study that refers to the humanizing influences of civilization from
ancient times to the present day and continues the development of the
individual’s cultural base.
Course
AAD 201* /
HUM 201
CH 201*
CH 202*
CH 203*
ENG 220*
ENG 221*
ENG 231*
ENG 232*
ENG 267*
HIST 105*
HIST 106*
HIST 208*
HIST 209*
HUM 101*
HUM 102*
HUM 105*
HUM 106*
HUM 271*
MUS 121
MUS 122
PHIL 101
PHIL 135*
PHIL 210*
THTR 100
THTR 180*
THTR 210
Course Title
History of the Built Environment (DV)
Credits
3.0
Ancient and Medieval Cultures
The Modern World
American Experiences and Constitutional Change
(US/NV)
Writing Poetry
Writing Fiction
World Literature I (DV)
World Literature II (DV)
Introduction to Women and Literature
European Civilization I
European Civilization II
World History I (DV)
World History II (DV)
Introduction to Humanities I
Introduction to Humanities II
Art in Film
Intro to the American Motion Picture
Film and Literature
Music Appreciation
Survey of Jazz
Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to Ethics
World Religions (DV)
Introduction to Theater
Cinema as Art and Communication
Theater: A Cultural Context (DV)
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
 Mathematics (3 credits required)
A course of study in the science of expressing and studying the relationships
between quantities and magnitudes as represented by numbers of science and
the science of patterns and structures.
Course
MATH 120*
MATH 126*
MATH 127*
MATH 128*
MATH 176*
MATH 181*
MATH 182*
STAT 152*
Course Title
Fundamentals of College Math
Pre-Calculus I
Pre-Calculus II
Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry
Elements of Calculus
Calculus I
Calculus II
Introduction to Statistics
Credits
3.0
3.0
3.0
5.0
3.0
4.0
4.0
3.0
 Science (6 credits + Lab Required)
A course of study of the knowledge covering general truths and/or the
operation of general laws of nature as established through the scientific
method.
Course
ANTH 102*
ANTH 110L*
AST 104*
BIOL 100*
BIOL 106*
BIOL 190*
BIOL 190L*
BIOL 191*
BIOL 191L*
BIOL 251*
CHEM 100*
CHEM 121*
CHEM 122*
CHEM 201*
CHEM 202*
Course Title
Introduction to Physical Anthropology
Physical Anthropology Lab
Introductory Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies
General Biology for Non-Majors
Introduction to Evolution and Adaptation
Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lab
Intro to Organismal Biology
Intro to Organismal Biology Lab
General Microbiology
Molecules and Life in the Modern World
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers
General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II
*A prerequisite and/or co-requisite course is required, subject to change
Bold=Course may count as DV or US and additional requirement area
Credits
3.0
1.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
1.0
3.0
1.0
4.0
3.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
ENV 100*
GEOG 103*
GEOG 104*
GEOG 121*
GEOL 100*
GEOL 101*
GEOL 105R*
GEOL 206*
NUTR 121
PHYS 100*
PHYS 117
PHYS 151*
PHYS 152*
PHYS 180*
PHYS 180L*
PHYS 181*
PHYS 181L*
Humans and the Environment
Physical Geography
Physical Geography Lab
Climate Change: The Science Basis
Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Natural Disasters
Geology: Exploring Planet Earth
Introduction to Geology of National Parks
Geology of Geothermal Energy Resources
Human Nutrition
Introductory Physics
Introduction to Space Science and Engineering
General Physics I
General Physics II
Physics for Scientists and Engineers I
Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab
Physics for Scientists and Engineers II
Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab
3.0
3.0
1.0
4.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
3.0
1.0
 Social Science (SS) (3 credits required)
A course of study that explores the functioning of society and the human
relations of individuals as members of society.
Course
ANTH 101
ANTH 201
ANTH 202
ANTH 205/
SOC 205
CH 201*
CH 202*
CH 203*
ECON 102*
ECON 103*
GEOG 106*
GEOG 200*
HIST 101*
HIST 102*
HIST 105*
HIST 106*
HIST208*
HIST 209*
HIST 217*
PSC 101
PSC 211
PSC 231
PSY 101
SOC 101
WMST 101*
Course Title
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
People and Cultures of the World (DV)
Archaeology
Ethnic Groups in Contemporary Societies (DV)
Credits
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Ancient and Medieval Cultures
The Modern World
American Experiences and Constitutional
Change (US/NV)
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Introduction to Cultural Geography
World Regional Geography (DV)
US History I (to 1865) (US)
US History II (Since 1865) (US)
European Civilization I
European Civilization II
World History I (DV)
World History II (DV)
Nevada History (NV)
Introduction to American Politics (US/NV)
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Introduction to International Relations
General Psychology
Principles of Sociology
Introduction to Women’s Studies (DV)
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
ADDITIONAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (0-20 credits)
 Foreign Language
For other options to complete the foreign language requirement, see the TMCC
2015-2016 Catalog.
Course
AM 148*
FREN 212*
GER 212*
HEB 222*
ITAL 214*
PORT 212*
RUS 212*
SPAN 212*
SPAN 227*
Course Title
American Sign Language IV
Second Year French II
Second Year German II
Intermediate Hebrew II
Intermediate Italian II
Second Year Portuguese II
Second Year Russian II
Second Year Spanish II
Spanish for Heritage Speakers II
Credits
3.0-4.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
 Remaining electives: (16-36 credits required)
See program worksheet for specific courses.
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (60 CREDITS)
+Only students accepted into program may take this course