General Education Requirements for the
Associate of Arts (AA) Transfer Degree
This worksheet provided outlines the general education requirements for the Associate of Arts degree.
Refer to your specific program worksheet for information on any recommended or required classes.
GENERAL EDUCATION
This sheet is intended to outline only general education requirements and does not specify all
requirements needed to complete an AS or AA degree (This is not general education for AAS
degree). 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 01/09/2014.
 English (6 credits required)
A course of study in English composition, language, and/or literature.
Course
ENG 101* &
ENG 102*
ENG 113* &
ENG 114*
Course Title
Composition I
Composition II
Composition I for International Students
Composition II for International Students
Credits
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
ART 100
ART 160
ART 260
ART 261
ART 263
DAN 101
ENG 221*
HUM 101
HUM 102
HUM 105*
HUM 106*
HUM 271
MUS 101
MUS 121
MUS 122
MUS 125
MUS 225
MUS 226
THTR 100
THTR 105
THTR 180*
THTR 210
Course Title
Visual Foundations
Art Appreciation
Survey of Art History I
Survey of Art History II
Survey of African, Oceanic, & Native American
Art (DV)
Dance Appreciation (DV)
Writing Fiction
Introduction to the Humanities I
Introduction to the Humanities II
Art in Film
Intro to the American Motion Picture
Film and Literature
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
Cinema as Art and Communication
Theater: A Cultural Context (DV)
Credits
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
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
 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*
CH 201*
CH 202*
CH 203*
ENG 220*
ENG 221*
ENG 231*
ENG 232*
ENG 267*
HIST 105*
HIST 106*
HIST 208*
HIST 209*
Course Title
History of the Built Environment (DV)
Ancient and Medieval Cultures
The Modern World
American Experiences and Constitutional
Change (US)
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)
*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
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
HUM 105*
HUM 201*
MUS 121
MUS 122
PHIL 101
PHIL 135
PHIL 210
THTR 100
THTR 180*
THTR 210
Art in Film
History of the Built Environment (DV)
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
 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*
CHEM 100*
CHEM 121*
CHEM 122*
CHEM 201*
CHEM 202*
CS 282*
ENV 100*
GEOG 103*
GEOG 104*
GEOG 121*
GEOL 100*
GEOL 101*
GEOL 105R
NUTR 121
PHYS 100*
PHYS 117
PHYS 151*
PHYS 152*
PHYS 180*
PHYS 180L*
PHYS 181*
PHYS 181L*
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
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
Simulation Physics
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
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
Credits
3.0
1.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
1.0
3.0
1.0
3.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
1.0
4.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
3.0
1.0
General Education Requirements for the
Associate of Arts (AA) Transfer Degree
This worksheet provided outlines the general education requirements for the Associate of Arts degree.
Refer to your specific program worksheet for information on any recommended or required classes.
 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)
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 (US)
Introduction to American Politics (US)
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
 Diversity (DV)
(3 credits required-may apply to additional degree requirement)
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.
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
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
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
*A prerequisite and/or co-requisite course is required, subject to change
Bold=Course may count as DV or US and additional requirement area
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
THTR 210
WMST 101
WMST 250*
WMST 255*
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
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
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
 Foreign Language
For other options to complete the foreign language requirement, see the TMCC
2013-2014 Catalog page B-43.
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
 U.S. & Nevada Constitutions (US)
(3 credits required-may apply to additional degree requirement)
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.
Course
CH 203*
Course Title
American Experiences and Constitutional Change
(Both Constitutions)
HIST 111
Survey of U.S. Constitutional History
(Both Constitutions)
PSC 101
Introduction to American Politics (Both Constitutions)
HIST 101* & US History I (to 1865)
HIST 102*
US History II (Since 1865)
HIST 101* & US History I (to 1865)
HIST 217*
Nevada History
HIST 101* & US History I (to 1865)
PSC 100
Nevada Constitution
HIST 101* & US History I (to 1865)
PSC 208
Survey of State and Local Government
*A prerequisite and/or co-requisite course is required
 Remaining electives: (16-36 credits required)
See program worksheet for specific courses.
 Total Degree Requirements (60 Credits)
Credits
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0