Transfer Guide HCC & UHD - the University of Houston-Downtown!

Transfer Guide
HCC & UHD
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts
2012-2013 Catalog
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Houston-Downtown are strongly
encouraged to complete the Associate Degree before transferring to UHD. The degree provides a solid foundation
through the traditional liberal arts education, and Associate Degree core courses taken at Houston Community College will transfer
to UHD. Studies indicate students who complete an Associate degree are more likely to successfully complete a Bachelors degree.
General Education Core Curriculum General Education Core Curriculum
HCC UHD
Written Communication (6 hours) 010 Communications (9 hours) 010
ENGL 1301Composition I ENG 1301 Composition I
ENGL 1302 Composition II ENG 1302 Composition II
Oral Communication (3 hours) 011
Select one of the following: Select one of the following: 011
SPCH 1311 Fundamentals of Speech COMM 1304 Introduction to Speech Communication
SPCH 2341 Oral Interpretation COMM 1305 Speech Performance
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking COMM 1306 Beginning Public Speaking
SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication
Any course taken to complete this core component not
listed above will satisfy the requirement at UHD.
For a complete list of all fully transferable HCC oral
communication courses and options check the
2012-2013 Catalog.
COMM 2309 Interpersonal Communication
Mathematics (3 hours) 020 Mathematics (3 hours) 020
Select one of the following according to major: Select one of the following according to major:
MATH 1314 College Algebra, MATH 1301 College Algebra,
MATH 1332 Mathematics for Liberal Arts or MATH 1310 College Mathematics for Liberal Arts or
any other college level mathematics course where college any other college level mathematics course where college
algebra is a prerequisite. algebra is a prerequisite.
Natural Science (7 hours) 030 Natural Science (6 hours) 030
Select from the following: Select from the following:
BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, PHYS BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, PHYS
Any course taken to complete this core component not
listed above will satisfy the requirement at UHD.
For a complete list of all fully transferable HCC Natural
Science core courses and options check the
2012-2013 Catalog.
Humanities (3 hours) 040 Humanities (3 hours) 040
For a complete list of all fully transferable HCC Humanities Any sophomore literature course
core course options check the 2012-2013 Catalog.
NOTE: Students should consider taking a sophomore literature
class to meet future prerequisites.
Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours) 050 Visual & Performing Arts (3 hours) 050
Select 3 lower-level hours from one of the following: Select 3 lower-level hours from one of the following:
ARTS, DANCE, DRAM or MUSI ART, DRA or MUS
American History (6 hours) 060 US History (6 hours) 060
HIST 1301 United States History to 1877 HIST 1305 United States History to 1877
HIST 1302 United States History after 1877 HIST 1306 United States History after 1877
HIST 2301 History of Texas HIST 2303 Texas History
HIST 2319 The Minority Experience in the US HIST 2309 Ethnic Minorities in American History

(Select 6 hours with 3 hours from U.S. History) (Select 6 hours with 3 hours from U.S. History)
Any course taken to complete this component not
listed above will satisfy the requirement at UHD.
For a complete list of all fully transferable HCC
American History core courses options check the
2012-2013 Catalog.
Government (6 hours) 070 Political Science (6 hours) 070
GOVT 2301 American Government: National, State and Local I POLS 2303 United States Government I
GOVT 2302 American Government: National, State and Local II POLS 2304 United States Government II
Social/Behavioral Science (3 hours) 080 Social/Behavioral Science (3 hours) 080
Select 3 hours from one of the following: Select 3 hours from one of the following:
ANTH 2301 Introduction to Physical Anthropology ANTH 2301 Physical Anthropology
ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology ANTH 2302 Cultural Anthropology
GEOG 1303 World, Regional and Local Geography GEOG 1302 World Geography
PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology PSY 1303 Introduction to Psychology
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology SOC 1303 Introduction to Sociology
Any course taken to complete this core component not
listed above will satisfy the requirement at UHD.
For a complete list of all fully transferable HCC Social/
Behavioral Science core course options check the
2012-2013 Catalog.
Cross/Multi-Cultural Studies (3 hours) 090
Select any 3 hours from this option:
Any course taken to complete this core component not
listed above will satisfy the requirement at UHD.
A complete list of all fully transferable HCC designated Cross/
Multi-Cultural Studies core courses options check the
2012-2013 Catalog.
Computer Literacy (4 hours) Computer Literacy (3-4 hours) 090
Select 4 hours depending on major: Select 3/4 hours depending on major:
BCIS 1405 Business Computer Applications EIS 1301 Introduction to Computer Based System
COSC 1436 Programming Fundamentals I CS 1410 CS I-Introduction to Computer Science with C++
Total 43 hours Total 42 hours
A transfer student who has successfully completed all of the common core requirements at HCC or another
institution of higher education will satisfy all the UHD common core requirements. If not all of the common core
requirements have been completed prior to the transfer, each core course transferred will be credited and will
satisfy the corresponding common core requirements at UHD. Remaining UHD common core requirements must
be satisfied. All prerequisites for UHD courses must be met.
Courses not listed on this sheet that satisfy core curriculum components (see italicized number) satisfy the
equivalent component at the transferring institution or as free elective.
Preparatory Requirements (32 hours) Preparatory Requirements (32 hours)
ART 1307 Computer Graphic Design
ACC 1301 Accounting for Non-Business Majors (fulfills S
course; prerequisite is any college-level MATH)
Philosophy (ethics) (3 hours L/L or U/L) Philosophy (ethics) (3 hours L/L or U/L)
ARTS (3 hours L/L or U/L) ART (3 hours L/L or U/L)
DRAM (3 hours L/L or U/L) DRA (3 hours L/L or U/L)
MUSI (3 hours L/L or U/L ) MUS (3 hours L/L or U/L )
Fine Arts elective (ARTS, DRAM, or MUSI) Fine Arts elective (ART, DRA, or MUS)
Foreign language: At least 6 hours of a single foreign Foreign language: At least 6 hours of a single foreign
language and 3 hours of the same language or a course language and 3 hours of the same language or a course
focusing on a specific culture, such as: focusing on a specific culture, such as:
HIST 2319 The Minority Experience in the US HIST 2309 Ethnic Minorities in American History

ENG 2351 Mexican-American Literature COMM 2307 Intercultural Communication
HIST 2328 Mexican-American History ENG 3322 Mexican-American Literature
HIST 2381 Afro-American History HUM 3304 American Ethnic Heritage
HUM 3320 Foreign Literature in Translation
Six hours of fine arts preparatory or upper level must be
HUM 3321 Hispanic Culture & Civilization
Six hours of fine arts preparatory or upper level must be
studio or performance courses. studio or performance courses.
*Students bypassing foreign language classes because of *Students bypassing foreign language classes because of
placement must be made up in elective credits. placement must be made up in elective credits.
Upper Level Requirements (39 hours)
MGT 3301 Management of Organizations
MKT 3301 Principles of Marketing*
ART 3305 Advanced Computer Graphics
Select one of the following written communication courses:
ENG 3302 Business and Technical Report Writing
ENG 3326 Proposal Writing
ENG 3333 Writing for the Media
ENG 3334 Writing for Presentation
ENG 3336 Writing for the Web
ENG 3342 Organizational Publications
ENG 3371 Public Relations Writing
COMM 3311 Writing for the Media
COMM 3312 Advanced Presentation Concepts
HUM 3310 Cultural Criticism
HUM 3325 Arts Administration
HUM 4380 Field Experience (Internship in last year)
HUM 4098 Senior Portfolio (Portfolio in last term)
Twelve hours must be upper level courses in a single
discipline: ART, DRA, MUS.
The following 6 hours must be 3 hours in each of the two
disciplines NOT taken in the concentration group.
U/L Fine Arts Elective (ART, DRA, MUS)
U/L Fine Arts Elective (ART, DRA, MUS)
Electives (9 hours)
From any department at any level, developmental courses do not apply to graduation requirements. Electives are an important
part of the degree program and should be selected in consultation with an academic advisor.
Residency Requirement: Last 30 hours must be completed in residence at UHD, 18 hours of which must be upper level courses.
Courses taken at HCC do not transfer as Upper-Level credits.
Check with your academic advisor about how requirements from the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science may be applied
and whether requirements from the Associate of Applied Science may apply.
For a complete statement of Academic Requirements of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences visit the CHSS Academic
Advising Center located in room 1001 south, call 713-221-8460, or visit the web site at:
http://www.uhd.edu/academic/colleges/humanities/college/academic_programs.htm
Revised 9/19/12