Sample TAMUC BAAS Organizational Leadership Degree Plan
Information
This plan for a BAAS in Organizational Leadership from Texas A&M University-Commerce is based largely on information provided by mohelena02 on DegreeForum.
Last updated approximately June of 2023. Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan.
General Education Requirements
42 credits required
Communication
6 credits of written communication
| Course Expected | Recommended Course to Take | Recommended Provider |
|---|---|---|
| English Comp I | English Composition I | Sophia |
| English Comp II | English Composition II | Sophia |
Study.com also has English Composition/writing classes that may work for this requirement. Unfortunately, as TAMUC is not a partner school of Study.com, it is currently unknown which of these might work.
Mathematics
3 credits required. College Algebra or Business Math or greater.
| Course Expected | Recommended Course to Take | Recommended Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | College Algebra | Sophia |
| Mathematics | Introduction to Statistics (unknown, but likely) | Sophia |
| Mathematics | Precalculus | Sophia |
| Mathematics | Calculus | Sophia |
Life & Physical Sciences
6 credits in: Astronomy, Biological sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Physics
| Course Expected | Recommended Course to Take | Recommended Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Science | Chemistry | Sophia |
| Science | Environmental Science | Sophia |
| Science | AST-111 Introduction to Solar Systems Astronomy | ASU Universal Learner |
| Science | Biology 101: Introduction to Biology | Study.com |
| Science | Chemistry 101: General Chemistry | Study.com |
| Science | Chemistry 111L: Chemistry I with Lab | Study.com |
Sophia's Human Biology does NOT count for this requirement. The above courses may or may not count and have not been tested to work (as of March 2022).
Literature, Philosophy & Culture
3 credits required in: Communications, English, History, Mass Media Journalism, or Philosophy
| Course Expected | Recommended Course to Take | Recommended Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Literature/Philosophy/Culture | U.S. History: Learn from the Past, Prepare for the Future | Sophia |
| Literature/Philosophy/Culture | Visual Communications | Sophia |
American History
6 credits required in American History
| Course Expected | Recommended Course to Take | Recommended Provider |
|---|---|---|
| US History | US History I | Sophia |
| US History | US History II | Sophia |
Government/Political Science
6 credits required: 3 in US government/political science, 3 in Texas government. Texas government must be taken at TAMUC unless obtained through another Texas university.
| Course Expected | Recommended Course to Take | Recommended Provider |
|---|---|---|
| US Government | U.S. Government (unconfirmed) | Sophia |
| US Government | Political Science 102: American Government (unconfirmed) | Study.com |
| US Government | Introduction to Political Science (unconfirmed) | Saylor Academy |
Social/Behavioral Sciences
3 credits in: Agricultural Economics, Anthropology, Economy, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology
| Course Expected | Recommended Course to Take | Recommended Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Social/Behavioral Science | Macroeconomics | Sophia |
| Social/Behavioral Science | Microeconomics | Sophia |
| Social/Behavioral Science | Introduction to Sociology: Embracing Diversity and Collaboration | Sophia |
| Social/Behavioral Science | Introduction to Psychology: Smarter Decisions Through Psychology | Sophia |
Creative Arts
3 credits in: Art, English, Music, Photography, or Theater
| Course Expected | Recommended Course to Take | Recommended Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Arts | Art History I | Sophia |
| Creative Arts | Art History II | Sophia |
Component Area
6 credits required. Any gen ed coursees not already used above.
Professional Development Electives
48 credits are required, which can be anything.
Applied Major Courses
30 credits required. All of these must be taken through TAMUC
- ORGL 3311: Issues in Organizational Leadership
- ORGL 3321: Data-Driven Decision Making I
- ORGL 3322—Behavior, Ethics, Leadership I
- ORGL 3331—Data-Driven Decision Making II
- ORGL 3332—Behavior, Ethics, Leadership II
- ORGL 4341—Leadership Theory I
- ORGL 4343—Leading Change
- ORGL 4342—Leadership Theory II
- ORGL 4352—Capstone I
- ORGL 4361—Capstone II