Apr 28, 2024  
2023-2024 Collin College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Collin College Catalog

Collin General Education/Core Curriculum (Baccalaureate and AA/AS/AAT degrees)


010 Communication Component - Credit Hours: 6


020 Mathematics Component - Credit Hours: 3


*Check with academic advising regarding degree applicability. Some majors or institutions may require a higher-level mathematics course.

These Courses Satisfy the AS, AA, & AAT Math Requirement


These Courses Apply Only to the AA or AAT


030 Life & Physical Sciences Component - Credit Hours: 6


1 hour of each 4 hour Life & Physical Sciences course will be transcripted as 090 Collin Options, up to 2 credit hours.

These Courses Satisfy the AS, AA, & AAT Science Requirement.


Biology


A two-course sequence is recommended.

Students who transfer to Collin with fewer than 8 credit hours of Life & Physical Science credits should see “Becoming Core Complete”

Chemistry


A two-course sequence is recommended.

Students who transfer to Collin with fewer than 8 credit hours of Life & Physical Science credits should see “Becoming Core Complete”

Environmental Sciences


A two-course sequence is recommended.

Students who transfer to Collin with fewer than 8 credit hours of Life & Physical Science credits should see “Becoming Core Complete”

Geology


A two-course sequence is recommended.

Students who transfer to Collin with fewer than 8 credit hours of Life & Physical Science credits should see “Becoming Core Complete”

Physics


A two-course sequence is recommended.

Students who transfer to Collin with fewer than 8 credit hours of Life & Physical Science credits should see “Becoming Core Complete”

These Courses Only Satisfy the AA or AAT Requirement.


040 Language, Philosophy & Culture Component - Credit Hours: 3


050 Creative Arts Component - Credit Hours: 3


060 American History Component - Credit Hours: 6


070 Government/Political Science Component - Credit Hours: 6


Students who took only one of GOVT 2301 or GOVT 2302 prior to the 2013-2014 Academic year, should see an Advisor to determine how to complete the 070-Government/Political Science Foundational Component Area.

080 Social and Behavioral Sciences Component - Credit Hours: 3


090 Collin Component Area Option - Credit Hours: 6


Note: Students who transfer to Collin with 3-7 credit hours of Life & Physical Science credits should see “Becoming Core Complete” on the previous page for more information.

Area 2 - Credit Hours 3


* Only one of these courses may be taken.

Students who complete 8 credit hours of Life and Physical Sciences will have 2 of those credit hours apply to the 090 Collin Options, Area 2 requirement. See core course options that may be used to fulfill the remaining 1 credit hour requirement. If a student earns more than 42 core credit hours, the extra hours may be applied to degree requirements.