2026-27 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Jun 02, 2026  
2026-27 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Government, A.A.


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The Associate of Arts in Government is intended primarily for students planning on transferring to a senior college or university to receive a baccalaureate degree in Political Science or other Liberal Arts majors. This degree provides a sequential course of study which prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions in career fields which emphasize diverse cultures and global issues as well as critical thinking and research skills.

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Program CIP Code: 45.1001

Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/tuition-calculator/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

First Year


Semester Total: 15-16


Second Semester ‐ Spring


Semester Total: 15-16


Second Year


First Semester ‐ Fall


  • XXXX #3## - Language, Philosophy, & Culture Elective Credits: 3 2
  • XXXX #3## - Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 3 3
  • XXXX 2311 - Intermediate Foreign Language I Credits: 3 1
  • Credits: 3
  • XXXX #3## - Life & Physical Sciences Elective Credits: 3 2

Semester Total: 15


Second Semester ‐ Spring


  • XXXX #3## - Liberal Arts Elective Credits: 3 3
  • XXXX 2312 - Intermediate Foreign Language II Credits: 3 1
  • Credits: 3
  • XXXX #3## - Creative Arts Elective Credits: 3 2
  • XXXX #3## - Life & Physical Sciences Elective Credits: 3 2

Semester Total: 15


Total Minimum Credits for the AA Degree: 60


1 All four foreign language courses must be in one language: French or Spanish
2 A list of electives appears in the
Core Curriculum  section of this catalog.
Liberal Arts electives: Choose any
Core Curriculum  course from Creative Arts, Language, Philosophy, & Culture, or Social & Behavioral Sciences.

History Options: HIST 1301 HIST 1302 HIST 2301 HIST 2327 HIST 2328 HIST 2381 HIST 2382 , and HIST 2381 .

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