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What you'll study

The program’s Core Curriculum exposes students to communication, mathematics, life and physical sciences, language, philosophy and culture, creative arts, American history, government, social and behavioral sciences, and global languages. St. Philip’s College lists multiple pre-majors that students may follow within the A.A., including Art; Business Administration; Criminal Justice; Digital Arts & Media; Drama; Economics; English; Government/Political Science; History; Humanities; Kinesiology; Mexican-American Studies; Music; Philosophy; Psychology; Social Work; Sociology; Spanish; and Speech Communication.

• Core Curriculum: 14 classes across general-education areas
• Pre-major/transfer coursework: 18 semester credit hours chosen to meet transfer plans
• New courses (starting Fall 2026): COMM 1307 Introduction to Mass Communication (satisfies Core 80: Social and Behavioral Sciences) and COMM 2366 Film Appreciation (satisfies Core 50: Creative Arts)

Entry requirements

The source page does not list specific admissions criteria. Students should contact the program director or admissions to confirm placement testing, application steps, or prerequisites; a certified advisor is available to help plan pre-major and transfer coursework.

Career prospects

The A.A. is primarily designed as a transfer degree to prepare students for upper-division study toward a bachelor’s degree. It builds broadly applicable skills—critical thinking, communication, empirical and quantitative analysis, teamwork, and personal and social responsibility—that employers value across industries and that support further academic study.

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page does not specify scholarships. Prospective students should explore institutional, state, and external scholarships and contact the college’s financial aid office for current funding options and guidance on aid for transfer students.