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Liberal Arts and Undecided

Transition Academic Programs

NSC 2020

NSC2020

Majors in this Presentation

• Liberal Arts • Anthropology• Communication• Economics• English• History• International Studies• Languages• Performance Studies• Philosophy• Political Science• Psychology• Sociology• Telecommunications

• InterdisciplinaryTeaching

• Bilingual• Elementary • Middle Grades• Special Education

• Architecture• Construction Science• Environmental Design• Landscape Architecture• Urban & Regional Planning

* Undecided = “I’m interested in several majors.”

Objectives

• Review Registration procedures

• Complete the registration worksheet

• We will answer questions at the end of this slide presentation

Checklist

✓TEAM Contract

✓Registration Worksheet

✓Core Curriculum

✓List of Majors

✓Certificate of Dependency

TEAM Contract

Your New Student Conference materials include the TEAM Contract.

You will be provided instructions as to how to submit this important document.

Finding Your Major

Helpful Resources

• Career Center: careercenter.tamu.edu

• Student Counseling Center: scs.tamu.edu

• Next Step Program: sucesscenter.tamu.edu

• Your TEAM Advisor: tap.tamu.edu

• Course Catalog: catalog.tamu.edu

How to use your Registration Worksheet

Create a “wish list” of course to take at Blinn and TAMU

Compare the college credit you may already have to the Course Options on your yellow sheet.

➢ Cross out options for courses you may already have credit for.

➢ Circle ideas for course registration!

Registration Worksheet

Complete the “Student Information” and “Intended Major”

sections of the registration worksheet.

Remember to write your first and last name. No nicknames, please!!

Registration Worksheet

Complete the “Dual Credit/Summer School” and “Credit by Exam” sections.

Please check any college coursework you have earned, or may possibly have credit for by the time you start TEAM in the fall.

We require this information so we can best advise you about course options for fall semester and to help you not repeat a

course.

Please sign and date

Registration Worksheet

• Mark up your worksheet! **This is a working document**

• Refer to your “wish list” of course options (right column) during registration.

Credit by Exam & Course Equivalencies

• For a more complete listing of credit by exam scores, please go to dars.tamu.edu and search for the credit type (AP, IB, etc.)

SUBJECT A&M COURSE(s) AP SCORE

Art History ARTS 149 3

ARTS 149 and 150 4

Calculus AB MATH 131 3

MATH 151 4

Calculus BC MATH 151 3

MATH 151 and 152 4

Chemistry CHEM 101 and 111 3

CHEM 101,111, 102, and 112 4

English Lang and Comp ENGL 104 3

ENGL 104 and 241 4

English Lit and Comp ENGL 104 3

ENGL 104 and 203 4

Human Geography GEGO 201 3

Languages (excluding Spanish) 101 and 102 3

101, 102, 201, 202 4

SUBJECT A&M COURSE(s) AP SCORE

Macroeconomics ECON 203 3

Microeconomics ECON 202 3

Physics 1 PHYS 201 3

Physics 2 PHYS 202 3

Physics C: Elect/Magnet PHYS 208 3

Physics C: Mechanics PHYS 218 3

Spanish Lang and Culture SPAN 101 and 102 3

SPAN 101, 102, and 201 4

SPAN 101, 102, 201, and 202 5

Spanish Lit and Culture SPAN 202 3

SPAN 202 and 320 5

Statistics STAT 301, 302, or 303 3

US Government and Politics POLS 206 3

US History HIST 105 and 106 3

World History HIST 104 3

University Core Curriculum• Communication (6 credit hrs)

• Mathematics (6 credit hrs)

• Life & Physical Sciences (9 credit hrs)

• Language, Philosophy & Culture (3 credit hrs)

• Creative Arts (3 credit hrs)

• Social & Behavioral Sciences (3 credit hrs)

• American History (6 credit hrs)

• Political Science/Government (6 credit hrs)

Additional Core Curriculum Requirements:

• International & Cultural Diversity (3 credit hrs)

• Cultural Discourse (3 credit hrs)

Possible to overlap these both of these with;

Language Philosophy & Culture, Creative Arts or Social & Behavioral Sciences

core.tamu.edu

Communication – 6 hrs

• Do you have AP or Dual Credit? ▪ AP English Lit/Comp or Lang/Comp, score of 3 = ENGL 104

▪ AP English Literature, score of 4 = ENGL 104 & ENGL 203

▪ AP English Language, score of 4 = ENGL 104 & ENGL 241

▪ ENGL 103 = ENGL 1301

▪ ENGL 104= ENGL 1302

• If yes, cross out this item.

• If not, circle as possible class option:• ARCH Majors: ENGL 104, ENGL 210, COMM 203 (COSC only)

• LBAR Majors: ENGL 104 & ENGL 203 or 210 OR COMM 203 or 205 or 243

• Teaching: ENGL 103 or 104 & ENGL 203 or 210

• Undecided: ENGL 104 & COMM 203

Mathematics – 6 hrs

• Any Calculus credit?

▪ AP Calculus AB, 3 = MATH 131, 4 or higher = MATH 151 (2413)

▪ AP Calculus BC, 3 = MATH 151 (2413), 4 or higher = MATH 151 & 152 (2414)

• MATH Placement Exam (MPE)

➢“MyRecord” tab on Howdy- More information: math.tamu.edu/placement/

➢ MPE can be taken up to 3 times, must wait 14 days between tests

➢ Scores are available the next day

Mathematics – 6 hrs

• What MATH class should I register for?

≥ 18 on MPE + completed Pre-Calc in HS = MATH 142 (1325)

< 18 on MPE = MATH 140 (1324) most TAMU majors

Due to equivalency changes and the number of possible math

courses please consult with an Academic Advisor if you have any

doubt as to which math class to select.

➢Most TEAM students will take math courses at Blinn.➢Possible starting Math courses;

▪ MATH 140 = MATH 1324* - Math for Bus & Soc Sci

▪ MATH 141 = Finite Math TAMU only

▪ MATH 142 = MATH 1325 – Business Calculus

▪ MATH 166 = MATH 1332 - Topics in Contemporary Mathematics II

▪ PHIL 240 = PHIL 2303 – Introduction to Logic

• ARCH Majors: MATH 140 (All) MATH 142 (All)

• LBAR Majors: MATH 140/141 (ECON & PSYC), PHIL 240 (POLS & PHIL), Any Core

MATH (Rest, COMM, PSYC, & POLS will not accept MATH 167)

• Teaching: MATH 140/141 & 142

• Undecided: MATH 140 & 142

Mathematics Continued

• If you checked one of the science courses on your Registration Worksheet, consult an advisor.

• If not:

• ARCH Majors: Any (EDAS, LAND, URPN, USAR) GEOL 101/102 or CHEM 119 (COSC)

• LBAR Majors: Any*

• Teaching: BIOL 111 or 113 & CHEM 119(BIL & MT/SCI) or GEOG 203/213 or GEOL 101/102

• Undecided: Any*

* *Consult an advisor before registering for a science course**

Life & Physical Sciences – 9 hrs

• Did you check any of the “Government” courses under Credit by Exam or Dual Credit on your Registration Worksheet?

▪ POLS 206 = GOVT 2305

▪ POLS 207 = GOVT 2306

▪ AP US Government, 3 or higher = POLS 206

➢If YES, cross POLS 206 off your Worksheet. This is one of the most common AP mistake we see students make.

➢If NO, POLS 206, POLS 207 will be your Political Science options.

Government and Political Science – 6 hrs

• Did you check any of the “History” courses under Credit by Exam or Dual Credit on your Registration Worksheet?

▪ HIST 105 = HIST 1301

▪ HIST 106 = HIST 1302

▪ HIST 226 = HIST 2301

▪ AP US History exam, 3 or higher = HIST 105 & 106

➢If yes, cross out this item.

➢If no, HIST 105, 106, 226 will be your History options.

➢Those going into Teaching need to take HIST 105 or 106 & HIST 226

History – 6 hrs

• Did you check any of the “Language, Philosophy & Culture” courses under Credit by Exam or Dual Credit on your Registration Worksheet?

▪ AP World History, 3 or higher score = HIST 104 or (HIST 2322)

▪ AP Spanish Lang., 4 = SPAN 201 or (SPAN 2311)

▪ ENGL 221 or 222 = ENGL 2332 or ENGL 2333

▪ ENGL 227 or 228 = ENGL 2327 or ENGL 2328

• If not, check your Registration Worksheet for Language, Philosophy & Culture course choices under your intended major.

Language, Philosophy & Culture – 3 hrs

• Did you check any of the “Creative Arts” courses under Credit by Exam or Dual Credit on your Registration Worksheet?

▪ ARTS 149 or 150 = ARTS 1303 or 1304

▪ AP Art History, 4 or higher = ARTS 149 & 150

▪ MUSC 1306= MUSC 201*

• If not, check your Registration Worksheet for Creative Arts course choices under your intended major.

*These courses also satisfy the ICD Requirement

Creative Arts – 3 hrs

• If you checked one of the Social & Behavioral Science courses, cross out this item.

• Examples:

- PSYC 2301(PSYC 107) or score of 3 on AP Psychology

- SOCI 1301 (SOCI 205*))

- GEOG 1302 (GEOG 201*))

- ANTH 2346 (ANTH 201*))

- ECON 2301 (ECON 203) - score of 3 on AP Economics

• If you did not check any of the Social & Behavioral Science courses, any of the courses listed will be options.

*These courses also satisfy the ICD Requirement

Social & Behavioral Sciences – 3 hrs

INTERNATIONAL&

CULTURALDIVERSITY (ICD) and

Cultural Discourse (CD)

(1 course each)

University Core Curriculum- International & Cultural Diversity and Cultural Discourse

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY

& CULTURE (1 course)

CREATIVE ARTS

(1 course)

SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL

SCIENCE (1 course)

Corps of Cadets

• Air Force ROTC Cadets: Take AERS 101 (1 hr) & 105 (1 hr)

• Army ROTC Cadets: Take MLSC 121 (2 hrs)

• Navy/Marine ROTC Cadets: Take NVSC 101 (2 hrs)

• Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band: Take KINE 199 – 596 (1 hr)

• Some Cadets: SOMS 111 - Principles of Acad & Personal Development (1 hr)

• Aggie Band Members - Do not sign up for 8 a.m. classes!

• It will conflict with the end of morning practice.

Howdy Class Schedule Search

Howdy Class Schedule Search

First, select the term Fall 2020- College Station

Next, enter the course subject and course number

Howdy Class Schedule Search

Howdy Class Schedule Search

Click on the Course Title

to see the details of the

course. Restrictions are

important to look for!

Looking for Classes

**Restriction Examples**

• Complete Lab Acknowledgement on howdy.tamu.edu

• Try for a balanced schedule

• It is usually not possible to avoid Friday classes

Registration Tips

Morning & Afternoon scheduleAllow an hour to change campuses

A&M days & Blinn days schedule

• Students may only receive federal financial aid for eligible courses that count towards their program of study. You must enroll in courses that satisfy degree requirements in your intended academic major.

• You must report your intended academic major. An email will be sent to you in June with a survey attached.

• You must report your intended major even if you will not be seeking financial aid.

Financial Aid

Questions About Your Financial Aid?

Financial Aid Office, Pavilion 2nd Floor

Phone: (979) 845-3236

financialaid@tamu.eduscholarships@tamu.edu

There will be an opportunity for students to adjust their schedule during

• “open-registration” August 20th and 21st (closes at 5:00 pm). You can still

add/drop during the first week of classes (August 24th through 28th at 5:00 pm)

✓ Check your balance any time that you adjust your schedule.

✓ Pay your balance before deadlines provided.

✓ Failure to pay your balance in full may result in classes being dropped.

Adjusting Your Schedule

Additional Notes

• Research your course choices! core.tamu.edu (blue sheet)

• Transition Academic Programs website and Change of major requirements

link: tap.tamu.edu

• Always email TAMU staff or faculty from your @tamu.edu email address and

always include your UIN on emails.

• Read your emails!

Transition Academic Programs Advisors

OmarNeva

Daphne

FranneDebbie

BrittanyAndyAmyAli

La ToyaJillian

CONTACT US FOLLOW US

300 Hotard Hall @tap.tamu.edu

@TAPTAMU

(979)845-5916tap-blinnTEAM@tamu.edu

Fall semester advising hours

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays are appointments only - made online

Tuesdays & Thursdays are walk-in advising: 8:00am-11:30am & 1:00pm-4:30pm

Hullabaloo U

• Texas A&M’s first year experience course

• Designed to help new students transition to TAMU

• Led by a faculty/staff instructor and peer mentor to serve as resources

• Small community of no more than 25 new students

• Weekly, 50 minute, 0 credit course

• Visit tx.ag/HullabalooU for more info or discuss options with advisor

Ideas for what to register for at each campus BLINN (6 to 9 hours) TAMU (3 to 6 hours)

English Classes;• ENGL 1301(103), 1302(104)

Math classes;

• MATH 1324(140) • MATH 1325(142)

History or Political Science;

• HIST 1301(105) or 1302(106)or 2301(226)

• GOVT 2305 or 2306(POLS 206 or 207)

Science class;

• AGRI 1319(ANSC 107), • GEOG 1301(203), • AGRI 1315(HORT 201)

Creative Arts• THAR 201, MUSC 201(1306), DCED 202, ARTS

149 or 150(1301 or 1302), ARCH 249 or 250 (1301 or 1302), ENDS 101 ( ARCH 1311)

Social & Behavioral Science • PSYC 107(2301), SOCI 205(1301), HLTH 236,

HORT 335

Language, Philosophy, Culture• PHIL 111(2306) or 251(1301), LAND 240, NFSC

300, GEOG 202 (1303)

Science class• PHYS 123 or 125, KINE 223

Major/Minor classes

**Try to double dip for ICD/CD**

INTERNATIONAL&

CULTURALDIVERSITY (ICD) and

Cultural Discourse (CD)

(1 course each)

University Core Curriculum- International & Cultural Diversity and Cultural Discourse

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY

& CULTURE (1 course)

CREATIVE ARTS

(1 course)

SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL

SCIENCE (1 course)