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Texas Direct - Field of Study in Kinesiology (For transfer to UNT, BS Kinesiology)

Catalog Year 2026-2027 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Texas Direct Field of Study

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI Must be Complete

For more information, visit the Dallas College Physical Education webpage and your success coach at your campus.

Texas Direct provides seamless transfer degree pathways between two- and four-year institutions.

Students who complete the Texas Core Curriculum and Field of Study at any public two-year institution automatically qualify to receive an associate degree – the Texas Direct Transfer Degree. They are also qualified to transfer their courses as a block applied directly to their selected major.

This degree plan is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to major in Exercise Science/Kinesiology and transfer to a four-year college or university. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approves the field of study in Exercise Science/Kinesiology included in this degree. This degree plan will constitute a semester credit hour transfer block to any public Texas four-year college or university with an Exercise Science/Kinesiology Major.

The Texas Direct – Associate of Science Degree with a Field of Study in Kinesiology is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Kinesiology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Texas Direct – Associate of Science Degree with a Field of Study in Kinesiology, which will increase your chances of transfer to bachelor’s-level programs. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction at Dallas College. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

Visit Transfer Services to view more information about transferring to the University of North Texas (UNT). Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to UNT.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All pathways can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official program of study. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

TEXAS DIRECT - FIELD OF STUDY DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1 

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a (CB010) Core Course. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.

PHED 1304 – Personal/Community Health This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation course.

KINE 1301 – Foundations of Kinesiology This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation course.

EDUC 1300 – Learning Framework* All college students with fewer than 12 semester credit hours of successful college credit (grade of “C” or above) must take a student success course in the first semester. This is a (CB090) Core course.

PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness* This is a (CB090) Core course.

*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals.
2. Meet with your success coach to research career options with a Kinesiology degree.
3. Ask your success coach about your options to pursue the bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology.

   Total Hours: 13

SEMESTER 2 

CHOOSE ONE:

• MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a (CB020) Core Course. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.  OR
• MATH 1342 – Elementary Statistical Methods This is a (CB020) Core Course. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.

ENGL 1302 – Composition II* This is a (CB010) Core Course.

KINE 2356 – Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation Course.

KINE 1338 – Concepts of Physical Fitness This is a Field of Study Discipline Foundation course.

BIOL 1406 – Biology for Science Majors This is a Field of Study Designated (CB030) Core course.

*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
2. Begin researching information at a university to pursue the bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology.

   Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 3 

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a (CB070) Core course.

HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a (CB060) Core course.

BIOL 2401 – Anatomy and Physiology I This is a Field of Study Designated (CB030) Core Course. Prerequisite of BIOL 1406 prior to enrolling in the course.

KINE 1350 – Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning This is a UNT Directed Elective Field of Study Course.

PSYC 2301 – General Psychology This is a Field of Study Designated (CB080) Core course.

*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

1. Begin applying to your top-choice universities.
2. Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. Check with Financial Aid at Dallas College and your transfer university for application dates and priority deadlines.
3. Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.

   Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 4 

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a (CB070) Core course.

HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a (CB060) Core course.

BIOL 2402 – Anatomy and Physiology II This is a UNT Directed Elective Field of Study Course.

CHOOSE ONE:

• ENGL 2326 – American Literature* This is a (CB040) Core course.
• PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy* This is a (CB040) Core course. OR
• PHIL 2306 – Introduction to Ethics* This is a (CB040) Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

• ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a (CB050) Core course.
• DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation* This is a (CB050) Core course.
• HUMA 1315 – Fine Arts Appreciation* This is a (CB050) Core course. OR
• MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation* This is a (CB050) Core course.

*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

1. After reviewing your program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Texas Direct - Associate of Science Degree with a Field of Study in Kinesiology.
2. Sign up for commencement.
3. Request final transcripts to be sent to UNT.
4. Join the Alumni Network!

   Total Hours: 16

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 61 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS