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System updates & revisions

The Alabama Transfers Guide System is continually updated according to the policy decisions made by the members of the AGSC. As a result, the content found on each guide could change or be updated without prior notice. Below you will find a chronological list of changes that have occurred since the Fall of 1998. Please check this page for the latest updates and corrections to the Alabama Transfers Guide System (formerly STARS). If you have a question about a program or if you would like to know the status of a specific program, please contact us.

Date Type Description
August 30, 2024 Miscellaneous update or revision

Food Science (AAMU Only) has been updated. This update reverts the guide back to its previous state before changes were made August 18, 2023. In Area III, the math requirement was raised from MTH 112 to MTH 113. In Area V, CIS 146, MTH 113, HED 224, and 6 SH of electives were removed and replaced with CHM 221, PHY 201, MTH 125, and MTH 265.

August 29, 2024 Courses removed from an existing guide

Changes were made on the Special Education guide in Area V. The requirement of 9 SH of mathematics has been removed and replaced with the following note:

ATTENTION PROSPECTIVE TRANSFER STUDENTS (August 29, 2024):

The Alabama Numeracy Act (ACT#2022-249) has led to changes in mathematics requirements for Special Education, affecting the transfer guide coursework. The previous 9 semester hours (SH) of mathematics required in Area V have been removed and will be incorporated into junior/senior level coursework starting Fall 2025. Public universities statewide will update their program requirements and develop new courses over the coming year. Students planning to transfer should contact the college of education at their intended institution for detailed information on the revised math requirements.

August 28, 2024 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers

Guides for Entertainment Industry (UNA Only) and Music Industry Studies (Athens Only) have been added to the website.

August 28, 2024 Courses removed from an existing guide

Changes were made on the Elementary or Early Childhood Education guide in Area V. The requirement of 9 SH of mathematics has been removed and replaced with the following note:

ATTENTION PROSPECTIVE TRANSFER STUDENTS (August 28, 2024):

The Alabama Numeracy Act (ACT#2022-249) has led to changes in mathematics requirements for Elementary and Early Childhood Education majors, affecting the transfer guide coursework. The previous 9 semester hours (SH) of mathematics required in Area V have been removed and will be incorporated into junior/senior level coursework starting Fall 2025. Public universities statewide will update their program requirements and develop new courses over the coming year. Students planning to transfer should contact the college of education at their intended institution for detailed information on the revised math requirements.

August 27, 2024 Institution(s) added to a transfer guide

The University of Montevallo (UM) has been added to the Nursing guide. UM now offers Nursing.

July 11, 2024 Transfer guide removed

Public Safety & Health Administration (Athens Only) has been removed from the website as it will no longer be offered.

April 30, 2024 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers

Guides for the following majors have been added to the system:

  • Digital Forensics (UAB Only)
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Occupational Safety and Health Management (JSU Only)
  • Sport Management (Troy Only)
  • Sports Coaching (Troy Only)
April 22, 2024 Institution(s) added to a transfer guide

Athens State University has been add to the Theatre guide.

April 1, 2024 Miscellaneous update or revision

Natural Resources Management (AU Only) has been changed to Environmental Conservation and Management (AU Only). This is only a program name change. The requirements for the major remain the same.

April 1, 2024 Transfer guide removed

Engineering - Wireless (AU Only) has been removed from the website. Auburn is discontinuing this major.

March 18, 2024 Correction to an existing guide

Added a note in Area III on the Nutrition guide to inform Troy University transfers to take MTH 112 or higher.

March 7, 2024 Institution(s) added to a transfer guide

Troy University has been added to the Nutrition guide. Also, updated the note in Area III dealing with the mathematics requirements to make it less confusing. No requirements were changed.

February 15, 2024 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers

Transfer guides for Interprofessional Health Sciences (Troy Only) and Parks and Recreation Management (AU Only) have been added to the system.

February 13, 2024 Correction to an existing guide

Surveying and Geomatics Science (Troy Only) guide has been updated. In Area V, CIS 251 C++ Programming has been removed and replaced with CIS 202 Python Programming.

January 17, 2024 Institution(s) added to a transfer guide

Auburn University has been added to the guides for Economics B.A. and International Studies.

November 9, 2023 Institution(s) added to a transfer guide

Auburn University has been added to the Public Health guide.

November 8, 2023 Correction to an existing guide

Revisions have been made to update the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies (AU Only) guide.

  • Area II: A 3 SH course in Ethics/Philosophy is now required. Students may choose from IDS 102, PHL 106, or PHL 206.
  • Area III: MTH 112 was added as an option.
November 1, 2023 Miscellaneous update or revision

The guide for Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management (Troy Only) has been renamed Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management (Troy Only). MTH 110 Finite Mathematics was added as an option in Area III on this guide.

Troy has created a standalone Sports Management program that they began to offer in Fall of 2023. We will be working with Troy to create a guide for this program as soon as possible.

October 30, 2023 Correction to an existing guide

Revisions have been made to update the Building Science (AU Only) guide.

  • Area II: A 3 SH course in Speech Communications is now required. (previously in Area V)
  • Area III: MTH 115 is now listed as an option.
  • Area IV: A 6 SH sequence in History is now required.
  • Area V: BUS 261 Business Law I has replaced BUS 146 Personal Finance.
October 30, 2023 Correction to an existing guide

Revisions have been made to update the Architecture (AU Only) guide.

  • Area II: A 3 SH course in Speech Communications is now required.
  • Area V: The 3 SH Computer Science course requirement has been removed. Due to tight program requirements where there is no room for electives, notes have been added to inform students.
October 30, 2023 Correction to an existing guide

Revisions have been made to update Environmental Design (AU Only) guide.

  • Area II: The Ethics/Speech Communications section was split up. Students now need to complete 3 SH in Ethics/Philosophy and 3 SH of Speech Communications. IDS 102 Ethics was added to the Ethics/Philosophy section as an option. A section for Humanity Electives has added to Area II. These electives, if taken, will count towards the 10 SH of electives in Area V.
  • Area V: The Design section was removed and replaced with 10 SH of free electives.
October 30, 2023 Correction to an existing guide

Revisions have been made to update the Industrial Design (AU Only) guide.

  • Area II: A 3 SH course in Speech Communications is now required.
  • Area III: MTH 110 Finite Mathematics and MTH 112 Precalculus Algebra are now listed as options.
  • Area V: The Art & Computers Science section has been removed. ORI 101 Orientation has been added along with a note. The note address the lack of elective hours above the 42 of general studies.
October 25, 2023 New courses added to an existing guide

MTH 110 was added as an option in Area III on the Landscape Architecture (AU Only) guide.

October 18, 2023 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers

Immunology (UAB Only) has been added to the system.

October 5, 2023 Correction to an existing guide

Biotechnology - Applied/Plant guide has been updated. In Area V, the chemistry requirement for Auburn University was changed from CHM 105 Introduction to Chemistry II to CHM 221 Organic Chemistry I.

August 18, 2023 Correction to an existing guide

Food Science (AAMU Only) has been updated. In Area III, the math requirement was lowered from MTH 113 to MTH 112. In Area V, CHM 221, PHY 201, MTH 125, and MTH 265 were removed and replaced with CIS 146, MTH 113, HED 224, and 6 SH of electives from Area II-IV that were not already taken.

August 1, 2023 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers

Sports Management & Recreation Studies (USA Only) has been added to the system.

July 28, 2023 Institution(s) added to a transfer guide

Athens State University has been added as an institution that offers Art Studio B.F.A. It is now listed on the guide.

July 19, 2023 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers

Sport Management (AAMU Only) has been added to the system.

July 17, 2023 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers

Respiratory Therapy/Care, offered at JSU and UNA, has been added to the system.

May 9, 2023 Courses removed from an existing guide

PHY 202 General Physics II was removed from Area V on the Animal Bio-Health Sciences (AAMU Only) guide. Alabama A&M University no longer requires this course as part of it's curriculum.

May 4, 2023 Transfer guide removed

The guides for Instructional Design & Performance Improvement (USA Only) and Respiratory Therapy / Cardio Science (USA Only) have been removed from the system. The University of South Alabama is discontinuing these majors.

March 24, 2023 New courses added to an existing guide

On March 23, 2023, the AGSC approved MTH 265 Elementary Statistics in Area III. This courses has been added as an option in Area III on the following guides:

  • Advertising (UA Only)
  • Anthropology
  • Apparel and Textiles
  • Art Education
  • Art History B.A.
  • Art Studio B.A.
  • Art Studio B.F.A.
  • Behavioral Science (ATHENS Only)
  • Biology
  • Communication Studies or Speech
  • Creative Media (UA Only)
  • Criminal Justice
  • Dance
  • Economics B.A.
  • Elementary or Early Childhood Education
  • Emergency Management (JSU Only)
  • Emergency Medical Services (USA Only)
  • English (BA or BS)
  • English/Language Arts Education (Middle/High School)
  • Environmental Design (AU Only)
  • Family & Consumer Sciences - Human Environmental Sciences
  • Foreign Language
  • French Education (Middle/High School)
  • German Education (Middle/High School)
  • Health Care Management / Health Services Administration
  • Health Education (Middle/High School)
  • History
  • History Education (Middle/High School)
  • Hotel, Restaurant, and Hospitality Management
  • Human Development & Family Studies
  • Human Services (Troy Only)
  • Integrated Marketing Communications (BA or BS) (UWA Only)
  • Interdisciplinary Arts (UWA Only)
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International Studies
  • Interpreter Training (Troy Only)
  • Journalism
  • Liberal Arts/Studies
  • Music
  • Music Education (Middle/High School)
  • News Media (UA Only)
  • Nutrition
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Education
  • Political Science
  • Psychology B.A. or B.S.
  • Public Relations
  • Public Safety & Health Administration (Athens Only)
  • Rehabilitation [Non-Certification]
  • Religious Studies
  • Resources and Technology Management (Troy Only)
  • Social Science
  • Social Studies Education (Middle/High School)
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Education (Middle/High School)
  • Special Education
  • Speech Pathology
  • Telecommunication and Film or Broadcasting
  • Theatre
March 24, 2023 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers

Interior Architecture and Design (UNA Only) has been added to the system.

January 30, 2023 Transfer guide removed

The Physical Activity and Health (AU Only) guide was removed from the system. It is no longer offered at Auburn. The program is now included within the Kinesiology & Exercise Science major.

December 7, 2022 Institution(s) added to a transfer guide

"Public Health (UAB Only)" was renamed to "Public Health". It will now serve students transferring to JSU and UAB. Requirements in Areas I-IV remain unchanged. However, requirements for JSU were added in Area V.

November 28, 2022 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers

Guides for "Atmospheric and Earth Science (UAH Only)" and "Geographic Information Sciences/Systems" were added to the website.

October 17, 2022 Institution(s) removed from a transfer guide

REVISION: Troy University was removed from the "Health Education: Middle/High School" STARS guide. It is no longer offered.

October 11, 2022 Institution(s) removed from a transfer guide

REVISION: Auburn University has been removed from the "Food Science" guide. Auburn University is in the process of closing their Food Science program. The "Food Science" guide has also been renamed to "Food Science (AAMU Only)" since Alabama A&M University is now the only school currently offering this program.

September 1, 2022 Institution(s) removed from a transfer guide

REVISION: The University of Montevallo (UM) has been removed from Chemistry Education, French Education, Health Education, History Education, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Spanish Education. UM no longer offer these education certification programs at the undergraduate level. Also, UM no longer offers Interdisciplinary Studies.

September 1, 2022 Correction to an existing guide

REVISION: The University of Montevallo (UM) has been added to the STARS guides for "Computer Science", "Special Education", and "Telecommunication and Film or Broadcasting". Students may now use these guides to transfer to UM in these programs.

August 26, 2022 Correction to an existing guide

REVISION: The STARS Guide for Athletic Training was removed from the system. It is no longer offered as an undergraduate degree. Student's will now need to complete an undergraduate degree and apply for it as a graduate program. UWA was the last institution to offer it as an undergraduate degree and it has been removed from the STARS system upon their request.

August 9, 2022 Correction to an existing guide

REVISION: The University of Alabama was removed from the "Telecommunication and Film or Broadcasting" and "Journalism" "STARS guides. Students may now take "Creative Media (UA Only)" or "News Media (UA Only)" instead.

April 21, 2022 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers

Guide for "Creative Media (UA Only)" and "News Media (UA Only)" were added to the website.

February 17, 2022 Miscellaneous update or revision

The following two-year community college course have been added back to AREA II on ALL STARS guides where appropriate. These courses were removed in October 2021, but they apparently are still being offered at Jefferson State Community College.

  • HUM 299 (Area II)
  • HUM 299-01 (Area II)
  • HUM 299-02 (Area II)
  • HUM 299-03 (Area II)
November 15, 2021 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: A note on the "Biomedical Sciences" STARS guide in Area IV was updated. The note is on HIS 101 & 102. Auburn University (AU)and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) will accept His 101 & 102. Previously, only UAB was listed as accepting those courses.
November 8, 2021 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The University of Alabama was removed from the "Engineering - Industrial & Systems" STARS guide. It is no longer offered by the University of Alabama.
October 25, 2021 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Hositality, Sport, and Tourism Management (Troy Only) guide was updated. In Area III, the sciences were open up to any of the approved science courses in Area III. In Area V, BUS 271 was removed as a requirement as well as the two PE courses. The elective hours in Area V were adjusted from 3-7 to 3-12 SH.
October 25, 2021 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Animal Sciences guide was updated. Since Auburn University is now the only school that offers Animal Sciences, the guide was renamed to Animal Sciences (AU Only). Areas II, IV, and V were updated to reflect Auburn's requirements.
October 21, 2021 Institution(s) removed from a transfer guide REVISION: Alabama A&M University was removed from the "Animal Sciences" STARS guide. It is no longer offered by Alabama A&M University.
October 6, 2021 Miscellaneous update or revision

The following two-year community college course have been removed from ALL STARS guides. These courses have not been taught at any community college for several years.

  • HUM 130 (Area II)
  • HUM 299 (Area II)
  • HUM 299-01 (Area II)
  • HUM 299-02 (Area II)
  • HUM 299-03 (Area II)
  • IDH 106 (Area II)
  • IDH 110 (Area II)
  • IDH 208 (Area II)
  • IDH 214 (Area II)
  • IDH 107 (Area III)
  • IDH 109 (Area III)
  • IDH 206 (Area IV)
October 6, 2021 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Cyber Security" was added to the website.
May 10, 2021 Correction to an existing guide

REVISION: Preamble note was added at the top of each guide along with updates made to Areas III and V on the following Engineering STARS guides:

  • Engineering - Aerospace
  • Engineering - Architectural (UA Only)
  • Engineering - Biomedical
  • Engineering - Biosystems (AU Only)
  • Engineering - Chemical
  • Engineering - Civil
  • Engineering - Computer Engineering
  • Engineering - Construction (UA Only)
  • Engineering - Electrical
  • Engineering - Environmental (UA Only)
  • Engineering - Industrial & Systems (Name changed from "Engineering - Industrial")
  • Engineering - Materials
  • Engineering - Mechanical
  • Engineering - Software (AU Only)
  • Engineering - Wireless (AU Only)

For information on specific changes, please contact us.

May 10, 2021 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Engineering - Cybersecurity (UAH Only)" was added to the website.
April 29, 2021 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Genetics / Genomic Sciences" was added to the website.
January 21, 2021 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers REVISION: Auburn University was added to the "Biomedical Sciences" STARS guide. Also, a note was added to CIS 146 in Area V letting students know that this course isn't required if transferring to Auburn.
December 7, 2020 Miscellaneous update or revision The University of Alabama has been removed from the "Engineering - Industrial" STARS guide.
November 18, 2020 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Landscape Architecture (AU Only)" was added to the website.
November 12, 2020 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Updated the "Interpreter Training (Troy Only)" STARS guide. In Area II, a note was added that ASL 101 and 102 from Area V will be counted as credit in Area II upon tansfer to Troy. A hisory sequence is now required in Area IV. In Area V, notes were added to ASL 101 and 102 about them being counted in Area II upon transfer to Troy. Also in Area V, added ASL 121 as a requirement and removed the 1-3 SH of electives.
October 28, 2020 Miscellaneous update or revision Troy University has been added to the "Technology, Industrial Technology or Engineering Technology" STARS guide.
October 21, 2020 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Cinematic Arts and Theatre (UNA Only)" was added to the website.
October 15, 2020 Miscellaneous update or revision The University of Alabama has been removed from the "Engineering - Computer Science" STARS guide.
October 13, 2020 Miscellaneous update or revision Auburn University at Montgomery has been added to the "Environmental Sciences" STARS guide.
October 12, 2020 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Updated the note in Area V of the "Computer Science" STARS guide. This is to clearify that students interested in engineering to obtain the "Engineering - Computer Engineering" STARS guide.
July 8, 2020 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The ECO 232 requirement in Area IV was removed from the "Geospatial and Environmental Informatics (AU Only)" STARS guide. In Area V, CIS 251 was removed and replaced with CIS 256.
July 8, 2020 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The math requirement was changed in Area III on the "Wildlife Enterprise Management (AU Only)" STARS guide. Auburn University will now accept MTH 113 or higher.
June 22, 2020 New courses added to an existing guide Added a new two-year community college course to all applicable guides. The course is DNC 101 Dance Appreciation (3 SH) in Area II.
April 1, 2020 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: A note was changed in Area III on the "Hotel, Restaurant, and Hospitality Management" STARS guide. Auburn University will now accept MTH 112 or higher.
March 24, 2020 Miscellaneous update or revision The University of Alabama has been removed from the "Athletic Training" STARS guide. UA will no longer offer that major beginning Fall 2021.
March 11, 2020 Miscellaneous update or revision The University of Alabama has been added to the "Engineering - Computer Science" STARS guide and removed from the "Computer Science" STARS guide.
March 10, 2020 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Alabama A&M University was removed from the "Art Studio B.F.A." STARS guide. Alabama A&M University no longer offers this program.
March 9, 2020 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Alabama A&M University was removed from the "Art Education" STARS guide. Alabama A&M University no longer offers this program.
February 26, 2020 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Animal Bio-Health Sciences (AAMU Only)" was added to the website.
February 20, 2020 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Occupational / Career & Technical Education" was added to the website.
February 13, 2020 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Addiction & Recovery Studies (UA Only)" was added to the website.
December 12, 2019 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Agricultural Communications (AU Only)" was added to the website.
November 4, 2019 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The template and STARS guide for "Kinesiology & Exercise Science" has been updated. Changes were made in Area III and V. Auburn University, University of Alabama, and University of West Alabama were added as institutions that offer this program.
November 4, 2019 Miscellaneous update or revision The University of Alabama has been removed from the "Physical Education" STARS guide.
October 29, 2019 Miscellaneous update or revision The STARS guide for "Interior Architecture (AU Only)" has been removed from the system. This degree is only offered as a concurrent major with Architecture. Students should now just follow the "Architecture (AU Only)" guide.
October 28, 2019 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The template and STARS guide for "Interior Design" has been split into institution specific guides for AU and UA. They are listed as "Interior Design (AU Only)" and "Interior Design (UA Only)".
October 28, 2019 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The template and STARS guide for "Human Development & Family Studies" was updated. In Area II, only 3 SH of literature is now required. Art choices have been limited to ART 100, MUS 101, and THR 120. Students must now complete SPH 106 or 107 as well as IDS102 or PHL 106 or PHL 206. In Area III, the entry level math requirement is now MTH 112. In Area IV, students must now complete 6 SH in a history sequence. In Area V, CHD 209 was added as a requirement. The speech requirement was removed since it is now required in Area II.
October 28, 2019 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The template and STARS guide for "Apparel & Textiles" was updated. In Area III, BIO 101, 102, 103, 104 and GLY 101 & 102 were added as science options. The entry level math requirement is now MTH 112 (MTH 110 was removed from the guide).
October 28, 2019 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies (AU Only)" was added to the website.
September 30, 2019 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The template and STARS guide for "Resources and Technology Management (Troy Only)" was updated. In Area III, PHS 112 Physical Science II was removed as requirement. In Area IV, students may now select 6 SH from ANT 200, ECO 231, ECO 232, GEO 100, and SOC 200. In Area V, BUS 285, GEO 100, PHS 111, PSY 200, and SOC 200 were removed and replaced with up to 12 SH of free electives.
September 9, 2019 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The template and STARS guide for "Surveying and Geomatics Science (Troy Only)" was updated. In Area V, MTH 126 Calculus II was removed and replaced with a 3 SH elective from Area II.
August 28, 2019 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Engineering: Software (AU Only)" and "Engineering: Wireless (AU Only)" were added to the website.
August 26, 2019 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Troy was removed from "Economics B.A." STARS guide. The only Economics offered at Troy is through the BABA/BSBA degree in the College of Business.
August 22, 2019 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Troy was removed from "Athletic Training" STARS guide. Troy no longer offers this program.
July 31, 2019 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Professional Flight (AU Only)" was added to the website.
July 30, 2019 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Physics Education (Middle/High School) was updated to match the existing Physics guide.
July 30, 2019 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Biological and Agricultural Technology Management (AU Only)" was added to the website.
July 22, 2019 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Aviation Management (AU Only)" was added to the website.
March 26, 2019 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The template and STARS guide for "Geospatial and Environmental Informatics (AU Only)" was updated. In Area V, students may now choose one course from BUS 260, BUS 271, and MTH 265.
February 27, 2019 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The template and STARS guide for "Natural Resources Management (AU Only)" was updated. In Area V, students may now choose one course from BUS 260, BUS 271, and MTH 265. Free elective hours were decrease from 8 to 6 hours.
February 27, 2019 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The template and STARS guide for "Sustainable Biomaterials and Packaging (AU Only)" was updated. In Area V, students may now choose one course from BUS 260, BUS 271, and MTH 265. Free elective hours were decrease from 8 to 3 hours.
February 27, 2019 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The template and STARS guide for "Wildlife Ecology & Management (AU Only)" was updated. In Area V, students may now choose one course from BUS 260, BUS 271, and MTH 265. Also, students may now select a course from GLY 101, PHY 120, and PHY 201.
February 27, 2019 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers REVISION: The template and STARS guide for "Wildlife Enterprise Management (AU Only)" was updated. The Philosophy/Ethics requirement was moved from Area V to Area II. Due to this, students no longer have a choice of a Literature sequence and must take a History sequence in Area IV. In Area V, students now have a choice between CUA 101 and HMM 105. CUA 111, HEC 140, and PED 224 were added as options. ECO 232 and HMM 252 are now required courses.
February 22, 2019 Miscellaneous update or revision The STARS guide for "Textile Management and Technology (AU Only)" has been removed from the system. Auburn University no longer offers this major.
February 19, 2019 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The template and STARS guide for "Interior Architecture (AU Only)" was updated in order to bring it in line with the "Architecture (AU Only)" STARS guide. In Area II, a Philosophy / Ethics requirement was added. Students must now select one course from IDS 102, PHL 106, or PHL 206. In Area III, MTH 115 Precalculus Algebra & Trigonometry was added as an option. Also, the Physics requirement was changed from PHY 201 to a choice of sequence between PHY 201 and PHY 202 or PHY 213 and PHY 214. In Area IV, students are now required to take a history sequence. In Area V, CIS 198 and CIS 145 were replaced with CIS 207 and CIS 208..
February 19, 2019 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The template and STARS guide for "Building Science (AU Only)" was updated. In Area II, a Philosophy / Ethics requirement was added. Students must now select one course from IDS 102, PHL 106, or PHL 206. In Area III, the Physics requirement was changed from PHY 201 and PHY 202 to a choice of sequence between PHY 201 and PHY 202 or PHY 213 and PHY 214. In Area IV, students are now required to take a history sequence as well as ECO 231 and ECO 232. In Area V, GLY 101 Introduction to Geology I was removed as an option.
February 15, 2019 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers

The following guides were added to the website:

  • Engineering - Architectural (UA Only)
  • Engineering - Construction (UA Only)
  • Engineering - Environmental (UA Only)
February 8, 2019 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Law & Justice (AU Only)" was added to the website.
February 8, 2019 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The template and STARS guide for "Engineering - Biosystems (AU Only)" was updated. In Area II, the Philosophy requirement (PHL 106) was replaced by Ethics (IDS 102 or PHL 206). In Area III, the Physics requirement was changed from PHY 201 to PHY 213. In Area IV, the "remaining hours" section was narrowed to only include ANT 200, ECO 231, POL 200, POL 211, PSY 200, and SOC 200.
February 5, 2019 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Wildlife Enterprise Management (AU Only)" was added to the website.
November 27, 2018 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Health Care Management / Health Services Administration" was added to the website.
November 13, 2018 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Neuroscience" was added to the website.
November 13, 2018 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The template and STARS guide for "Forestry" was updated. Students may now choose between a Literature and History sequence (in Area II and Area IV). The requirement in Area II of an Ethics course has been removed. In Area V, the choice of Chemistry sequences was removed and all students must now take CHM 111 & 112.
November 5, 2018 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers

The following guides were added to the website:

  • Biotechnology - Applied/Plant
  • Geospatial and Environmental Informatics (AU Only)
  • Sustainable Biomaterials and Packaging (AU Only)
October 30, 2018 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: JSU was removed from "Liberal Arts/Stuides" STARS guide and added to the "Interdisciplinary Stuides " STARS guide at their request.
October 30, 2018 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Interdisciplinary Stuides" was added to the website.
October 30, 2018 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The STARS guide for "Environmental Studies (UM Only)" has been revised in Area II and V. In Area II, GRN 201, GRN 202, HUM101, HUM 102, HUM 299, HUM 299-01, HUM 299-02, HUM 299-03, IDH 106, IDH 208, IDH 214, IDS 102, JPN 101, JPN 102, REL 100, REL 151, and REL 152 were added as options. In Area V, BIO 201 and BIO 202 were added as options.
September 24, 2018 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The STARS guide for "Advertising (UA Only)" has been revised in Area II and V. In Area II, a literature sequence is now required. In Area V, MCM 203 was added as a requirement and the remaining hours in Area V may now be completed from approved courses in Area II-IV not already taken.
September 19, 2018 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The STARS guide for "Wildlife Ecology and Management (AU Only)" has been revised in Area V. CHM 111, CHM 112, MTH 265 along with a choice of PHY 201 or 213 are now required. The remaining 8 SH are electives taken from Areas I-IV that have not already been taken.
September 19, 2018 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The STARS guide for "Natural Resources Management (AU Only)" has been revised in Area V. CHM 111 and 112, along with MTH 265 are now required courses. The remaining 8 SH are electives taken from Areas I-IV that have not already been taken.
September 13, 2018 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The STARS guide for "Natural Resources Management (AU Only)" has been revised. In Area II, the Philosphy/Ethics requirement was removed and replaced with a 3 SH Speeh requirement. In Area III, MTH 120 and 125 were removed and MTH 113 (Precalculus Trigonometry) was added as the entry level math.
September 13, 2018 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers REVISION: The STARS guide for "Wildlife Ecology and Management (AU Only)" has been revised. In Area II, the Philosphy/Ethics requirement was removed and replaced with a 3 SH Speeh requirement. In Area III, MTH 120 was removed leaving MTH 125 (Calculus I) as the entry level math.
August 29, 2018 Miscellaneous update or revision The STARS guide for "Laboratory Technology (AU Only)" has been renamed "Laboratory Sciences (AU Only)".
August 28, 2018 New courses added to an existing guide The STARS guide for "Emergency Management (JSU Only)" has been updated. Changes have been made in Area V and provide students with a large selection of courses to choose from. See Area V in the template here.
August 17, 2018 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Food Science" was added to the website.
August 13, 2018 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Science (General, Non-Teaching, Comprehensive)" was added to the website.
August 10, 2018 Miscellaneous update or revision The STARS guide for "Agronomy and Soils (AU Only)" has been renamed "Crop and Soil Sciences (AU Only)".
August 3, 2018 Miscellaneous update or revision The STARS guide for "Polymer and Fiber Engineering (AU Only)" has been removed from the system. Auburn University no longer offers this major.
August 3, 2018 Correction to an existing guide REMOVAL: Auburn University has been removed from the "Religious Studies" STARS guide. Auburn no longer offers this major.
July 10, 2018 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers REMOVAL: UAB has been removed from the "Clinical Lab Sciences/Medical Technology" STARS guide. UAB no longer offers this major at the baccalaureate level.
July 10, 2018 Miscellaneous update or revision The University of Montevallo was added to the "Journalism" major.
May 18, 2018 Correction to an existing guide REMOVAL: The STARS guide for "Food Science (AA&MU Only)" has been temporarily removed from the system as they work on updates.
December 6, 2017 Correction to an existing guide REMOVAL: The STARS guide for "Exercise Science and Wellness (JSU Only)" has been removed from the system. The new "Kinesiology & Exercise Science" added on Dec 1, 2017 contains the requirements for this major at JSU.
December 1, 2017 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The STARS guide for "Kinesiology" has been replace with "Kinesiology & Exercise Science". Extensive changes were made in order to satisfy requirements at multiple institutions.
November 17, 2017 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The STARS guide for "Mathematics" has been updated to meet current requirements. Changes were made in Area III (added a note to MTH 112 and removed MTH 120, MTH 237 and MTH 238) and Area V (Added MTH 237 and 238 as options).
October 18, 2017 Correction to an existing guide

REVISION: Updated STARS guides to meet current requirements for for the following majors:

  • Horticulture (AU Only) -- (Updated Area V)
  • Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences -- (AU Only) (Name change from "Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures" and Updated Area V)
  • Poultry Science (AU ONLY) --(Updated Area III, IV, and V)
October 18, 2017 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Agricultural Science (AU Only)" was added to the website.
August 3, 2017 Miscellaneous update or revision The University of South Alabama no longer offers "Cyber Assuance" as a major. The STARS guide has been removed.
April 24, 2017 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The STARS guide for "Architecture (AU Only)" and "Industrial Design (AU ONLY)" have been updated to meet current requirements.
April 24, 2017 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Environmental Design (AU Only)" put on-line.
February 7, 2017 Correction to an existing guide Jacksonville State University has been removed from the "Technology, Industrial Technology or Engineering Technology" STARS guide at this time. They will be added back in the future, pending the ratification of the updated template.
January 25, 2017 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) was added as an institution that now offers Kinesiology. The STARS guide requirements were unchanged. Now students may transfer these credits to either UAB or the University of Montevallo.
January 20, 2017 Miscellaneous update or revision Alabama Southern Community College, Faulkner State Community College, and Jeff Davis Community College were combined into one single institution now called Coastal Alabama Community College.
August 11, 2016 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Instructional Design & Performance Improvement (USA Only)" and "Environmental Studies (UM Only)" put on-line.
April 22, 2016 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers REVISION: The STARS guide for "Horticulture (AU Only)" has been updated to meet current requirements.
January 22, 2016 Miscellaneous update or revision Added the Alabama A&M University to the Animal Sciences guide.
October 15, 2015 Correction to an existing guide

REVISION: The following guides have been updated to meet current requirements:

  • Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management (Troy Only)
  • Human Services (Troy Only)
  • Interpreter Training (Troy Only)
  • Resources and Technology Management (Troy Only)
  • Surveying and Geomatic Sciences (Troy Only)
October 9, 2015 Correction to an existing guide

REVISION: The following guides have been updated to meet current requirements:

  • Agricultural Business and Economics (Auburn Only)
  • Agronomy and Soils (Auburn Only)
  • Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures (Auburn Only)
  • Poultry Science (Auburn Only)
September 23, 2015 New courses added to an existing guide Added a new two-year community college course to all applicable guides. The course is HUM 299 PTK Honors (3 SH) in Area II.
July 22, 2015 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Global Studies in Human Sciences (AU Only)" put on-line.
March 26, 2015 Miscellaneous update or revision Added the Trenholm State Technical College to the system.
January 5, 2015 Miscellaneous update or revision Added the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) to the Biomedical Sciences guide.
November 24, 2014 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Radiologic Sciences (USA Only)" was updated. PHY 120 was added in Area V.
November 24, 2014 Miscellaneous update or revision "Respiratory Therapy/Cardiopulmonary Science (USA Only)" updated. Note was changed in Area V to limit students from taking more than 19 SH.
October 13, 2014 Miscellaneous update or revision The Troy University was added to the "Physics" STARS guide.
October 9, 2014 Miscellaneous update or revision The University of Alabama was removed from the "Art Education" STARS guide.
August 14, 2014 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Urban and Regional Planning (AAMU Only)" put on-line.
July 8, 2014 Correction to an existing guide

REVISION: The following guides have been updated to meet current requirements:

  • Behavioral Science (Athens Only)
  • Career Technical Education (Athens Only)
  • Health Science (Athens Only)
  • Public Safety and Health Administration (Athens Only)

For information on the specific changes, contact us.

May 13, 2014 Miscellaneous update or revision The Athens State University was removed from the "General Science Education: Middle/High School " STARS guide.
April 2, 2014 Miscellaneous update or revision The University of South Alabama was added to the "Hotel, Restaurant, and Hospitality Management" STARS guide.
March 17, 2014 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers

The following guides were added to the system:

  • Cyber Assurance (USA Only)
  • Emergency Medical Services (USA Only)
  • Health Informatics (USA Only)
  • Professional Health Sciences (USA Only)
  • Resources and Technology Management (Troy Only)
February 17, 2014 Miscellaneous update or revision UAB has been removed from the "Respiratory Therapy/Cardio Scence" STARS guide. UAB now only offers this program at the graduate level. The guide was renamed to "Respiratory Therapy/Cardio Scence (USA Only)" since the University of South Alabama is the only remaining institution to offer this program at the undergraduate level.
February 3, 2014 Miscellaneous update or revision The "Food Science & Technology (AAMU Only)" STARS guide was renamed to "Food Science (AAMU Only)".
November 18, 2013 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Family & Consumer Sciences / Human Environmental Sciences " put on-line. This guide replaced "Family and Consumer Sciences", "Family and Consumer Sciences (UM Only)", and "Human Environmental Sciences (UNA Only)" STARS guides.
November 18, 2013 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Human Development and Family Studies" put on-line. This guide replaced "Human Development and Family Studies (AU Only)" and Human Development and Family Studies (UA Only)" STARS guides.
November 18, 2013 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Public Health (UAB Only) " put on-line.
November 12, 2013 Miscellaneous update or revision Alabama State University was added on the "Sociology" guide.
November 7, 2013 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management (Troy Only) " put on-line. This guide replaced "Sport & Fitness Management (Troy Only)" STARS guide.
September 26, 2013 Miscellaneous update or revision

UAB is phasing out the following programs or are moving them from baccalaureate to graduate level programs:

  • "Health Information Management"
  • "Health Sciences"
  • "Nuclear Medicine Technology"

They have all been removed from the STARS System.

August 12, 2013 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Apparel and Textiles " put on-line. This guide replaces "Apparel Mer., Design, & Prod. Manage. (AU Only)" and "Apparel and Textiles (UA Only)" which have been removed from the system.
August 12, 2013 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Forestry" put on-line. This guide replaces "Forest Management/Forest Science (AAMU Only)" and "Forestry (AU Only)" which have been removed from the system.
August 12, 2013 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Nutrition" put on-line. This guide replaces "Nutrition (AU Only)" and "Food and Nutrition (UA Only)" which have been removed from the system.
August 12, 2013 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Interior Design" put on-line. This guide replaces "Interior Design (AU Only)" and "Interior Design (UA Only)" which have been removed from the system.
August 12, 2013 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Hotel, Restaurant, and Hospitality Management" put on-line. This guide replaces "Hotel & Restaurant Management (AU Only)" and "Restaurant and Hospitality Management (UA Only)" which have been removed from the system.
August 12, 2013 New courses added to an existing guide Guide for "Food Science & Technology (AAMU Only)" was updated. Additional math choices were added to Area III.
August 12, 2013 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Kinesiology (UM Only)" put on-line.
March 6, 2013 Miscellaneous update or revision

TEMPORARY REVISION: The University of Montevallo has been removed from the "Physical Education" STARS guide. The following note has temporarily been placed on the "Physical Education" guide to assist students.

03/06/2013 NOTE: The University of Montevallo no longer offers a major in Physical Education. Their program is called KINESIOLOGY. It has different requirements and learning outcomes from the normal physical education program. At the current time, the KINESIOLOGY transfer guide is not available. It should be available in late July of 2013. In the meantime, if you are interested in the KINESIOLOGY program at the University of Montevallo, please contact:

Mr. Greg Embry
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
admissions@montevallo.edu
https://www.montevallo.edu/
or call 205-665-6030

February 19, 2013 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Area V has been updated on the STARS guide for "Wildlife Ecology and Management (AU Only)". Students who chose to take CHM 111 and CHM 112, were also required to take either CHM 221 or CHM 234. This requirement has been removed and students can now just complete CHM 111 and CHM 112.
February 19, 2013 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: On 02/05/2013 Alabama A & M University was removed from the "Animal/Dairy Science" STARS guide. This left Auburn University as the only institution with this major. The major is now listed as Auburn Only and the STARS guide name has been changed to "Animal Sciences (AU Only)".
February 5, 2013 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Agribusiness Economics (AAMU Only)"" STARS guide has been removed from the system. Alabama A&M University no longer offers this program.
February 5, 2013 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Alabama A & M University was removed from the "Animal/Dairy Science" and "Music Education (Middle/High School)" STARS guides. Alabama A&M University no longer offers these programs.
October 22, 2012 Correction to an existing guide Guide for "Environmental Science" has been updated. The previous Environmental Science guide which supported programs at Troy, UA, and UWA was combined with the AAMU and AU Environmental Science guides. All institutions now work from the same Environmental Science guide.
October 22, 2012 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Liberal Arts/Studies " put on-line.
August 15, 2012 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Natural Resources Management (AU Only)" put on-line.
August 10, 2012 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Integrated Marketing Communication (UWA Only)" put on-line.
August 8, 2012 Correction to an existing guide Guide for "Agricultural Economics (AU Only)" has been renamed to "Agricultural Business and Economics (AU Only)." In Area II, students are now required to take an Ethics course (IDS 102 or PHL 206) and a Speech Communication course (SPH 106 or SPH 107). In Area IV, students are now required to complete a History sequence and SOC 200. Area V, BUS 271 and BUS 272 are now required along with 1 SH of a free elective.
August 8, 2012 Correction to an existing guide Guide for "Wildlife Sciences (AU Only)" has been renamed to "Wildlife Ecology and Management (AU Only)." In Area II and Area IV, students are no longer required to take both a literature sequence and history sequence (they may now choose one or the other). In Area III, MTH 120 was added as an option. In Area IV, sections of this area have been limited to specific courses (too much to list here), but students still have a wide range of courses to choose from. In Area V, SPH 106 and 107 were added as options along with PHY 201 and 213, and CHM 104 and 105.
August 7, 2012 Correction to an existing guide Guide for "Fisheries Science (AU Only)" has been renamed to "Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures (AU Only)." With the name change, there were also content updates. In Area II, students must take an ethics course (IDS 102 or PHL 206) and a speech communications course (SPH 106 or SPH 107). In Area IV, a history sequence is now required. Area V now includes a General Fish and Pre-Vet Track with updated requirements for each.
August 6, 2012 Correction to an existing guide Guide for "Public Administration (AU Only) " was updated. In Area II, only 3 SH or literature is now required, Speech is now required (added SPH 106 or SPH 107 as choices), and PHL 106 was added as an option. In Area IV, HIS 101 and HIS 102 were removed as options, ECO 232 is now required, SOC 200 was removed, and POL 200 and POL 211 were added as options. In Area V, JAP 101 and JAP 102 were removed and MTH 265 is now required.
August 6, 2012 Correction to an existing guide Guide for "Industrial Hygiene (UNA Only) " was updated. In Area V, BIO 104 was removed and MTH 126, MTH 265, BIO 220, CHM 221, and CHM 222 were added as choices.
July 30, 2012 Correction to an existing guide Guide for "Emergency Management (JSU Only) " was updated. In Area II, Introductory foreign languages were added as an option. In Area III, the math requirement was lowered to accept MTH 110. And, in Area V, the total number of hours needed to complete the area was lowered from 23 to 19.
July 26, 2012 Correction to an existing guide Guide for "Nuclear Medicine Technology (UAB Only) " was updated. In Area V, BIO 230 Human Pathophysiology was added as an additional choice for students.
July 25, 2012 Correction to an existing guide Guide for "Business (All Business Majors)" was updated. In Area V, BUS 210 and BUS 248 were removed.
July 25, 2012 Correction to an existing guide Guide for "Engineering - Biomedical (UAB Only)" was updated. In Area V, CIS 251 was removed and replaced by CHM 221.
May 18, 2012 Correction to an existing guide Guide for "Rehabilitation Services Education (AU Only)" was renamed to "Rehabilitation and Disability Studies (AU Only)".
May 18, 2012 Correction to an existing guide Guide for "Health Promotion (AU Only)" was renamed to "Physical Activity and Health (AU Only)". ECO 232 (Principles of Microeconomics) was also removed from Area V.
May 18, 2012 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: UAB has removed "Cytotechnology (UAB Only) " from the STARS web site . UAB no longer offers this program as an undergraduate degree. It has been replaced by a track in the Clinical Laboratory Science master's degree.
May 15, 2012 Correction to an existing guide Guide for "Biomedical Sciences (USA Only)" was updated. SOC 210 was added as an option in Area IV.
March 21, 2012 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Environmental Science (AAMU Only) " and "Food Science & Technology (AAMU Only)" were brought on -line.
February 21, 2012 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: UAB was removed from the "Economics BA " STARS guide. UAB no longer offers this program.
September 14, 2011 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Family and Consumer Sciences (JSU Only)" is now a shared template between AAMU and JSU. It has been renamed "Family and Consumer Sciences" and AAMU has been added at the bottom of the STARS guide where it lists the institutions that offer this program.
August 11, 2011 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Engineering - Biomedical (UAB Only)" was updated in Area V. MTH 265 was removed and replaced with MTH 237 Linear Algebra.
June 10, 2011 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Interdisciplinary Arts (UWA Only) " put on-line.
April 5, 2011 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Nutrition & Food Science (AU Only)" was replaced by "Nutrition (AU Only)". For specific information on the "Nutrition (AU Only)" requirements view the approved templates here.
March 8, 2011 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Poultry Science (AU Only)" was revised to reflect new requirements. For specific information on the new requirements view the approved templates here.
August 2, 2010 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Information Systems (USA Only)" and "Information Technology (USA Only)" both were revised in Area V. For specific information on the new requirements view the approved templates here.
May 17, 2010 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "International Studies " put on-line. Students may now transfer to AUM, UA, UAB, and USA.
May 17, 2010 Correction to an existing guide REVISION:"International Studies (UAB Only)" has been removed from the system and replaced with a new "International Studies" template and STARS guide. The new template and STARS guide were compiled by AUM, UA, UAB, and USA.
May 17, 2010 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Information Systems (USA Only)" and "Information Technology (USA Only)" both were revised in Area V. For specific information on the new requirements view the approved templates here.
May 11, 2010 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: On 05/06/2010, the AGSC approved changes that were recommended by the Communication Studies and Mass Communication academic committees. This change affected SPH 116 on all STARS guides. SPH 116 has officially been moved from an approved course in Area II to an approved course in Area IV. SPH 116 will remain in Area II until Summer 2011. SPH 116 is now listed in Area IV on the STARS guides. SPH 116 can now be accepted as transfer credit in either Areas II or IV. Beginning Fall 2011, SPH 116 will be removed from Area II and will no longer be accepted for credit in Area II unless the course was taken prior to Fall 2011.
April 1, 2010 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Biomedical Engineering (UAB Only)" guide was renamed to "Engineering - Biomedical (UAB Only)" per UAB's request. Guide contents remain the same.
March 4, 2010 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Forest Management/Forest Science (AA&MU Only)" put on-line.
January 12, 2010 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Auburn University was added to the list of institutions that offers Computer Science. Auburn will now appear at the bottom of the "Computer Science " STARS guide.
October 18, 2009 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Instrumentation (Athens Only)" STARS guide was removed from the system. Athens no longer offers this program.
October 8, 2009 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: UAB was removed from the "Radiologic Sciences " STARS guide. UAB no longer offers this program.
June 8, 2009 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Interpreter Training (TROY Only)" put on-line.
March 12, 2009 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guides for "Information Systems (USA Only)" and "Information Technology (USA Only)" have been put on-line.
March 3, 2009 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Graphic Design (AU Only)" put on-line.
February 10, 2009 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Surgical Physician Assistant (UAB ONLY) " was removed from the system. This major is no longer offered.
January 21, 2009 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Athens State University was taken off of the "Physics" guide as being an institution that offers that degree. Athens State University no longer offs the "Physics" degree.
January 21, 2009 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Biosystems Engineering (AU ONLY) " was renamed to "Engineering - Biosystems (AU ONLY)". No changes were made in the template or STARS guide content.
June 3, 2008 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Adult Education (AU ONLY) " was removed from the system. This major is no longer offered.
April 18, 2008 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Occupational Therapy" was removed from the system. This major is no longer offered at the bachelor's level.
February 6, 2008 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Criminology (AU Only)" was taken off-line because Auburn will no longer offers this major.
January 28, 2008 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Sports and Fitness Management (Troy Only) was updated to reflect current requirements. For more information contact the STARS office.
November 14, 2007 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Two course numbers were changed on the Architecture (AU Only) guide. Both courses were in Area V and were changed as follows: CIS 198 became CIS 207, CIS 145 became CIS 208
November 14, 2007 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The University of Alabama was added to the "Environmental Science" guide as an institution that offers this major.
October 1, 2007 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Troy University was taken off the following guides and no longer offers these majors: "French Education: Middle/High School", "Physics Education: Middle/High School", and Spanish Education: Middle/High School".
October 1, 2007 Correction to an existing guide Troy University was added to the "Music" guide.
August 14, 2007 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Polymer and Fiber Engineering (AU Only)" and "Textile Management and Technology (AU Only)" were put on-line. Both these templates were approved at the March 2005 AGSC meeting, but were not put online until now. Also, the "Polymer and Fiber Engineering" template was approved by the AGSC when it was named "Fiber Engineering". The content of the template remained the same as it was when it was approved, but the name was changed to "Polymer and Fiber Engineering".
July 24, 2007 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Nuclear Medicine Technology (UAB Only)" guide was updated to reflect new requirements in Area III and Area V.
July 23, 2007 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The Philosophy requirement in Area II on the "Wildlife Science (AU Only)" guide was changed from "PHL 106" to "PHL 206".
April 11, 2007 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Auburn University was removed from the "Economics B.A." guide. They no longer offer this major.
March 26, 2007 New courses added to an existing guide NEW TWO-YEAR COURSE added to all guides where applicable. "REL 100 World Religions "is now available in AREA II.
March 15, 2007 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Auburn University was removed from the "Biology Education", "History Education", and "Social Studies Education" guide. They no longer offer this major.
October 4, 2006 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The University of South Alabama was added back on the "Computer Science" guide. Also, the guides for "Information Systems (USA Only)" and "Information Technology (USA Only)" have been removed from the system. Students should now obtain the "Computer Science" guide and choose the track that best suits them upon transfer.
January 31, 2006 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The University of South Alabama was removed from the "Computer Science" guide. USA's Computer Science degree is offered through their engineering program.
January 31, 2006 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Information Science (USA Only)" has been renamed to "Information Systems (USA Only)". The guide was otherwise unaltered.
January 27, 2006 Correction to an existing guide

Updated: The following guides have been updated to reflect the latest requirements:

  • Geomatics (Troy Only)
  • Meteorology (USA Only)
October 11, 2005 Correction to an existing guide

Updated: The following guides have been updated to reflect the latest requirements:

  • Chemistry - (Area V changes)
  • Chemistry Education (Middle/High School) - (Area III and V changes)
September 20, 2005 Correction to an existing guide

Updated: The following guides have been updated to reflect the latest requirements:

  • Art Education
  • Biology Education
  • French Education
  • Geography Education
  • German Education
  • History Education
  • Math Education
  • Music Education
  • Spanish Education
March 31, 2005 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Recreation Administration (JSU Only)" was renamed to "Recreation Leadership (JSU Only)" and was updated to reflect new requirements.
March 22, 2005 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Dance (UA Only)", "Food and Nutrition (UA Only)", "General Studies in Human Environmental Sciences (UA Only)", and "Interior Design (UA Only)" has been updated to reflect new requirements.
March 14, 2005 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Restaurant and Hospitality Management (UA Only)" has been updated to reflect new requirements.
March 10, 2005 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION: The guide for "Textile Eng/Textile Chem/Textile Mgt&Tech (AU Only)" has been removed from the guide listing. This program is being broken into separate templates and guides. The new templates and guides will be added to the system as soon as they become available.
February 24, 2005 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Exercise Science and Wellness (JSU Only) " put on-line.
February 23, 2005 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Emergency Management (JSU Only) " put on-line.
February 14, 2005 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Agricultural Economics (AU Only)", Agronomy and Soils (AU Only)", "Fisheries Science (AU Only)", "Horticulture (AU Only)" and "Poultry Science (AU Only)" have been updated to reflect new requirements.
February 14, 2005 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Family and Consumer Sciences (JSU Only) " put on-line.
November 9, 2004 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Architecture (AU Only)", "Building Science (AU Only)", "Industrial Design (AU Only)", and "Interior Architecture (AU Only)" have been updated to reflect new requirements.
November 8, 2004 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Apparel Merchandising, Design, & Production Management (AU Only)", "Applied Mathematics (AU Only)", "Hotel & Restaurant Management (AU Only)", "Human Development & Family Studies (AU Only)", "Interior Design (AU Only)", and "Nutrition & Food Science (AU Only)" have been updated to reflect new requirements.
October 27, 2004 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Behavioral Science (Athens Only), Health Science (Athens Only), Public Safety & Health Administration (Athens Only), and Instrumentation (Athens Only) have been updated to reflect new requirements. Most all the changes were in Area V.
October 27, 2004 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The guide for "Agricultural Communications (AU Only)" is no longer offered at Auburn University and has been taken off-line.
July 29, 2004 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The guide for "Applied Discrete Mathematics (AU Only)" is no longer offered at Auburn University and has been taken off-line .
July 27, 2004 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Consumer Sciences (UA Only)" was updated to reflect new requirements in Areas III and V.
July 27, 2004 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Apparel and Textiles (UA Only)" was updated to reflect new requirements in Areas II, III, and V.
July 27, 2004 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Behavioral Science (Athens Only)" was updated to reflect new requirements in Area V.
July 22, 2004 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Human Environmental Sciences (UNA Only) " was updated to reflect new requirements in Area V.
July 21, 2004 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Sport and Fitness Management (TSU Only) " was updated to reflect new requirements in Area V.
July 21, 2004 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Family and Consumer Sciences (UM Only)" was updated to reflect new requirements in Area II, IV, and V.
July 21, 2004 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Cytotechnology (UAB Only)" was updated in Area III and Area V to reflect new requirements.
July 21, 2004 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Health Information Management (UAB Only) " - Finite Mathematics was added to Area III as an option.
July 21, 2004 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: "Allied Health (UAB Only)" was renamed "Health Sciences (UAB Only)" . Area V was also updated to reflect new requirements.
July 21, 2004 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The guides "Biomedical Engineering (UAB Only)" and "Nuclear Medicine Technology (UAB Only)" were updated to reflect new requirements in Area V.
July 2, 2004 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The two-year community college courses JAP 101 and JAP 102 have been renamed to JPN 101 and JPN 102.
July 2, 2004 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The guide for "Latin Education (TSU Only)" is no longer offered at Troy State University and has been taken off-line .
May 28, 2004 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: The guides for "Elementary or Early Childhood Education" and "Special Education" have been updated to reflect the new requirements for the "No Child Left Behind" federal mandate.
February 18, 2004 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: TSUD was added to the list at the bottom of the "Chemistry" guide as an institution that offers this program.
October 20, 2003 New courses added to an existing guide NEW COURSE MTH 110 was added in Area III on the Apparel and Textiles (UA Only).
March 18, 2003 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Business guide/template has been revised. In Area V students may now choose CIS 146 or CIS 147. In the past, CIS 146 was required.
October 24, 2002 Correction to an existing guide REVISION: Nuclear Medicine Technology (UAB Only) has been revised. The Area V requirement of Organic Chemistry has been taken off and replaced with a Medical Terminology requirement. (CHM 221 was taken off the guide, and a choice of BIO 120 or OAD 211 was added)
August 29, 2002 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION: Interior Design (UA Only) has been changed. The Area V section has undergone some revisions with courses being added as well as special notes.
July 16, 2002 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION: The guide for Optical Science (UAH Only) has been removed from the guide listing. This program is no longer offered at UAH.
May 29, 2002 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "General Studies in Human Environmental Science (UA Only) " put on-line.
May 21, 2002 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Technology, Industrial Technology or Engineering Technology " put on-line.
March 19, 2002 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Human Development & Family Studies (UA Only)" put on-line.
February 1, 2002 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Biomedical Engineering (UAB Only) " put on-line.
February 1, 2002 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Family and Consumer Sciences (UM Only) " put on-line.
January 28, 2002 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Interior Design (UA Only)" put on-line.
January 14, 2002 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Hotel & Restaurant Management (AU Only)" put on-line.
January 14, 2002 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Human Development and Family Studies (AU Only)" put on-line.
January 4, 2002 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION: The "Interior Design (AU Only)" was revised. In Area III, Biology was removed from the students choices and replaced with choices in Physics. In Area IV, the History is no longer limited to World History, and Sociology was replaced with Microeconomics.
November 14, 2001 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Health, P.E. & Recreation (UNA Only) " put on-line.
November 7, 2001 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Apparel and Textiles (UA Only) " put on-line.
November 7, 2001 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Consumer Sciences (UA Only) " put on-line.
November 7, 2001 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Food & Nutrition (UA Only) " put on-line.
November 7, 2001 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Restaurant and Hospitality Management (UA Only) " put on-line.
October 12, 2001 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Social Science" put on-line.
October 4, 2001 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Human Environmental Science (UNA Only) " put on-line.
October 4, 2001 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION: "Geomatics (TSU Only)"in Area IV, the requirement of a Geography course was changed to a requirement of Microeconomics course. Also, Area V was revised: CIS 251 replaced CIS 130/CIS 146, PHS 111 replaced BUS 271, and MTH 237 replaced MTH 270.
October 2, 2001 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION: The "Communication Studies / Speech" was revised. A history sequence is required in Area IV now. Also, Area V was revised.
September 26, 2001 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION: "Agricultural Economics (AU Only)"in Area III, the math requirement was changed from MTH 125 to MTH 120. Also, Area V was revised with some courses being removed.
September 25, 2001 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Apparel Merchandising, Design, & Production Management (AU only)" put on-line.
September 20, 2001 New courses added to an existing guide NEW COURSE added to all guides where applicable. "PHY 120 Introduction to Physics"is now available in AREA III.
September 20, 2001 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION: "Architecture (AU Only)" and "Interior Architecture (AU Only)"in Area III, only one physics course is required. The remaining 4 SH can now be chosen from a listing of Natural Science courses. Also, there was some hour changes in Area V.
August 29, 2001 New courses added to an existing guide NEW COURSE added to all guides where applicable. "IDS 102 Ethics"is now available in AREA II. This course was AGSC approved on 3/12/1998, but was pulled off the guides on 3/24/1998 per Dr. Rod Britt. Dr. Britt asked that the course be put back on the guides 8/28/2001.
May 7, 2001 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION: "Interior Design/Architecture (AU Only)" was renamed to "Interior Architecture (AU Only) ".
May 7, 2001 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION: "Interior Environments (AU Only)" was renamed to "Interior Design (AU Only) ".
April 19, 2001 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Recreation Administration (JSU Only) " put on-line.
December 8, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Career Technical Education (Athens Only) " put on-line.
December 8, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Instrumentation (Athens Only) " put on-line.
December 8, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Public Safety Administration (Athens Only) " put on-line.
December 8, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Biosystems Engineering (AU Only) " put on-line.
December 8, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Rehabilitation Services Education (AU Only) " put on-line.
December 8, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Adult Education (AU Only) " put on-line.
December 8, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Wildlife Sciences (AU Only) " put on-line.
December 8, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Environmental Science (AU Only) " put on-line.
December 8, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Health Promotion (AU Only) " put on-line.
December 8, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Public Administration (AU Only) " put on-line.
November 9, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Optical Science (UAH Only) " put on-line.
November 9, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Slavic Area Studies (UAH Only)" put on-line.
October 18, 2000 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Communication Studies and Speech"- Jacksonville State was left of of the transfer guide for this major by mistake. We now have included them on the list of institutions that offer a major in this area.
October 18, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Business Education" put on-line.
October 2, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Rehabilitation [Non-Certification] (TSU Only) " put on-line.
October 2, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Latin Education (TSU Only)" put on-line.
October 2, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Sports & Fitness Management (TSU Only) " put on-line.
October 2, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Human Services (TSU Only)" put on-line.
October 2, 2000 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in ALL "Engineering Majors"- In Area V, the following statement was added to the engineering transfer guides: "The remaining hours in Area V must be fulfilled by the requirements of the institution to which the student plans to transfer. Please refer to the institutional Home Page or Catalog for a major in xxxxxxxxx Engineering." This allows any four-year programs that are 128 SH or more to provide students with additional transfer course options to get them to 64 SH upon transfer.
September 28, 2000 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Fisheries Science (AU Only)"- Typo correction in Area III. The requirements say complete the following "physics" sequence. It should read complete the following "chemistry" sequence. The courses that were listed were correct.
September 14, 2000 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Behavioral Science (ATHENS STATE Only)"- Athens State will take either a history or literature sequence. The previous guide required a history sequence and not the literature sequence.
August 24, 2000 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Occupational Therapy"- NOTE: The University of Alabama-Birmingham is no longer listed on the bottom of the Occupational Therapy Program. The Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Alabama-Birmingham is only offered at the Master's level. For more information about UAB's Occupational Therapy Program, click here.
August 24, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Health Services Administration (AU Only) " put on-line.
July 28, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Textile Engineering, Textile Chemistry, and Textile Management and Technology (AU Only)" put on-line.
July 26, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Forestry (AU Only)" put on-line.
July 19, 2000 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Elementary/Early Childhood Education " guide. The wording in AREA V has been modified for clarification purposes. Requirements have not changed.
July 17, 2000 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION on ALL TRANSFER GUIDES. All references to Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) quarter hours have been removed from all transfer guides. SUSCC will be on the semester system as of Fall 2000. In addition, all QH references have been removed from the guides.
May 24, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Laboratory Technology (AU Only)" put on-line.
April 27, 2000 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Occupational Therapy"- NOTE: The University of South Alabama is no longer listed on the bottom of the Occupational Therapy Program. The Occupational Therapy Program at the University of South Alabama has been granted approval by ACHE to begin its entry-level Master's degree program and discontinue its current Bachelor's degree program. The Master's degree program will begin in the 2001-2002 academic year with the first class of the students being admitted in June, 2002. The final Bachelor's degree Professional Component students will be admitted in June of 2001 and complete their degree requirements in May, 2003.
April 3, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Physics" put on-line.
March 28, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Behavioral Science (Athens Only)" put on-line.
March 3, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Information Science (USA Only)" put on-line.
March 3, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Information Technology (USA Only)" put on-line.
March 3, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Meteorology (USA Only)" put on-line.
March 3, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Agri-Business Economics (AA&MU Only)" put on-line.
March 3, 2000 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Criminal Justice"- Auburn University no longer offers a major in Criminal Justice. They instead have a new "Criminology" program. Students who plan to go to Auburn and plan to major in Criminology should follow the "Criminology (AU Only)" guide instead of the "Criminal Justice" guide.
February 16, 2000 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Geomatics (TSU Only)"- In Area V Calculus II is required instead of Drawing II and PHY 202 is required instead of PHY 204 (SUSCC).
February 11, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Geomatics (TSU Only)" put on-line.
February 10, 2000 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Health Information Management (UAB Only)"- Pre-Calculus Algebra or higher now required in Area III. Economics no longer required in Area IV. Finally, 9 SH electives in Area V now should be chosen from AGSC approved courses in Areas II-IV.
January 18, 2000 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Music Education" put on-line.
January 3, 2000 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Art Studio B.F.A."- Instructions in Area V were reworded to clarify requirements. No requirements were changed.
January 3, 2000 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Horticulture (AU Only)"- Instructions in Area III were reworded to clarify requirements. No requirements were changed.
January 3, 2000 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Economics B.A."- Instructions in Area V were reworded to clarify requirements. No requirements were changed.
December 16, 1999 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Physics Education"- In Area III, MTH 112 Precalculus Algebra or higher is required.
December 9, 1999 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Nursing"- In Area III, MTH 112 Precalculus Algebra or higher is required.
December 6, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Health Science (Athens Only)" put on-line.
November 19, 1999 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Nursing"- In Area III, options available for the second natural science course have been reduced. Common courses in Area V have been reduced to provide flexibility for the receiving institutions. In addition, ethics requirement in area two has been removed.
November 19, 1999 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Interior Environment-AU Only"- In Area V the requirements have changed.
November 19, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Applied Discrete Mathematics" put on-line.
November 19, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Applied Mathematics" put on-line.
November 19, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Agricultural Communications" put on-line.
November 19, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Criminology" put on-line.
November 18, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Economics (BA Degree)" put on-line.
November 1, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Anthropology" put on-line.
October 28, 1999 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Business"- Note on BUS 272 has been modified to reflect the requirement for students transferring into a 120 SH program.
October 27, 1999 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Occupational Therapy"- Alabama State University is now listed as a receiving institution in this program.
October 22, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Nutrition & Food Science (AU Only)" put on-line.
September 30, 1999 Correction to an existing guide

CORRECTION in the"Biology, English B.A. or B.S., History, International Studies (UAB Only), Philosophy, Psychology B.A. or B.S., Religious Studies, Social Work, and Sociology" guides. In AREA V, "free electives" or "electives" must now be taken from courses approved in Areas II-IV. NOTE: This is also the case in the following templates "Anthropology" and "Physics." These two program templates have been ratified. We are currently developing the transfer guides for these two programs. As soon as they are available we will post them on the STARS System.

September 28, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Animal/Dairy Science" put on-line.
September 23, 1999 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Geology" guide. In AREA V, the transfer guide listed Calculus I as a requirement. This should have been Calculus II. Calculus I is already required in Area III. In addition, JSU was listed as an institution offering Geology, they do not have a Geology Degree and have been removed from the guide as a possible transfer institution.
September 23, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Physics Education" put on-line.
September 15, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Communication Studies or Speech" put on-line.
August 30, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Agricultural Economics (AU ONLY)" put on-line.
August 30, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Agronomy and Soils (AU ONLY)" put on-line.
August 30, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Horticulture (AU ONLY)" put on-line.
August 26, 1999 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Allied Health (UAB Only)" guide. In AREA V, a note was added pertaining to an option to take Accounting I and II.
August 12, 1999 Correction to an existing guide REMOVAL of "Landscape Architecture (AU Only)" guide. The Landscape Architecture Program at Auburn is no longer offered as a Bachelor's program. Instead, students must be admitted into the Masters Program in Landscape Architecture. For more information see Auburn's School of Architecture Web Site (CLICK HERE!) .
August 12, 1999 Correction to an existing guide REMOVAL of "Pharmacy (AU Only)" guide. The Pharmacy Program at Auburn is no longer offered as a Bachelor's program. Instead, students must be admitted into the Masters of Pharmacy Program. For more information see Auburn's School of Pharmacy Web Site (CLICK HERE!).
August 10, 1999 Correction to an existing guide ADDITION to"Computer Science" Guide. Troy State University will now appear at the bottom of the Computer Science guide as one of the schools which offer Computer Science degrees.
August 5, 1999 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Poultry Science (AU Only)" guide. In AREA III students may now also take MTH 115. In AREA V, specific course notes have been added for clarification purposes.
July 15, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "International Studies (UAB Only)" put on-line.
July 14, 1999 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Pharmacy (AU Only)" guide. In AREA III it should say students should complete the "following chemistry sequence," not the "following physics sequence." Chemistry courses listed are correct.
July 14, 1999 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Elementary/Early Childhood Education " guide. Area V now has a listing of science courses for students to choose from (clarification of template requirements). The list includes all of the AGSC approved science courses (excluding Biology which is required in AREA III.)
July 12, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Biology Education: Middle/High School" put on-line.
July 12, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Chemistry Education: Middle/High School" put on-line.
July 7, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Computer Science" put on-line.
July 1, 1999 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Allied Health - Radiologic Sciences" guide. USA Biology Sequence requirement clarified in Area III.
June 14, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Geography" put on-line.
June 14, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Geology" put on-line.
June 10, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Athletic Training" put on-line.
June 9, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "English (BA or BS)" put on-line.
June 9, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Religious Studies" put on-line.
June 2, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "History Education: Middle/High School" put on-line.
June 2, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Mathematics Education: Middle/High School" put on-line.
June 2, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Physical Education" put on-line.
June 2, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Social Studies Education: Middle/High School" put on-line.
June 2, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Special Education" put on-line.
May 31, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Art Education" put on-line.
May 31, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Elementary/Early Childhood Education (Revised)" put on-line.
May 31, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "English/Language Arts Education: Middle/High School " put on-line.
May 31, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "French Education: Middle/High School" put on-line.
May 31, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "General Science Education: Middle/High School" put on-line.
May 31, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Geography Education: Middle/High School" put on-line.
May 31, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "German Education: Middle/High School" put on-line.
May 31, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Health Education: Middle/High School" put on-line.
May 31, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Spanish Education: Middle/High School" put on-line.
May 20, 1999 Miscellaneous update or revision TEMPORARY REMOVAL of the "Early Childhood/Elementary/Special Ed (K-6)". The Education Pre-Professional Committee has recently revamped the template for all education programs--including Elementary/Early Childhood/ and Special Education. We hope to have these new transfer guides for all education programs up on the STARS system within the next few weeks. Any transfer guides printed prior to May 20, 1999 will be honored. To see the new requirements for education, see the AGSC Ratified Templates Page .
May 20, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Industrial Hygiene (UNA Only)" put on-line.
May 18, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Theatre" put on-line.
May 18, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Dance (UA Only)" put on-line.
May 11, 1999 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION on all "Allied Health" Programs. The Allied Health Programs are now listed alphabetically by the name of the program (they are not all listed under the letter "A" for allied health). For Example: "Allied Health - Occupational Therapy" is now just "Occupational Therapy" ; "Allied Health - Health Information Management" is now just "Health Information Management" ; etc. The requirements in the guides and on the templates have not been altered -- just how they are listed has changed.
May 6, 1999 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Allied Health - Radiologic Sciences" guide. "SOC 200" should have been listed as a choice in AREA IV.
May 4, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Social Work" put on-line.
May 4, 1999 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Pharmacy (AU Only)". The wording in AREA III should read "Students...in Pharmacy" NOT "Students...in Fisheries Science". The academic requirements are correct. We apologize for the typing error. In AREA V, BIO 103 was added as a viable transfer course to bring the total hours in AREA V to 23 semester hours.
April 30, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "History" put on-line.
April 22, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Biology" put on-line.
April 21, 1999 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Allied Health - Respiratory Therapy/Cardiopulmonary Sciences". The wording in AREA V has been revised to reflect the maximum transfer requirement of 19-23 SH. The previous wording made it appear that students could take 26 SH in AREA V.
April 19, 1999 Correction to an existing guide NEW COURSES added to all guides where applicable. "GLY 101 - Introduction to Geology I" and "GLY 102 - Introduction to Geology II " are now available AREA III.
April 6, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Pharmacy (AU Only)" put on-line.
April 1, 1999 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Building Science (AU Only)". In AREA IV, PSY 210 should not be listed as a required course as previously listed. Guides printed prior to this change will be honored.
March 29, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Sociology" put on-line.
March 10, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Environmental Sciences (UWA Only)" put on-line.
February 23, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Interior Design/Architecture (AU Only)" put on-line.
February 23, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Landscape Architecture (AU Only)" put on-line.
February 8, 1999 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Art History B.A." put on-line.
December 18, 1998 Correction to an existing guide

CORRECTION in "Allied Health - Radiologic Sciences": In AREA III, MTH 112 is now acceptable for students planning to transfer to UAB under the following condition --- They DO NOT plan on taking the required physics sequence listed in AREA III at the community/junior college but instead plan on waiting and taking the physics course work at UAB. Note: If they plan on taking the required physics sequence at the community/junior college, then they should take MTH 113 (prerequisite for the physics sequence).

December 15, 1998 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in ALL PROGRAMS: Japan courses for the two-year institution now carries a "JAP" prefix rather than a "JPN" prefix.
December 15, 1998 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in ALL PROGRAMS: "ANT 130 Introduction to Archaeology" is not offered at the two-year institution. This course is taught as "ANT 230 Introduction to Archaeology".
December 7, 1998 New courses added to an existing guide NEW COURSES added to all guides where applicable. "SPH 116 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication" is now available AREA II.
December 2, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Allied Health - Health Information Management (UAB Only) " put on-line.
November 30, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Art Studio (B.A.)" put on-line.
November 30, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Art Studio (B.F.A.)" put on-line.
November 20, 1998 New courses added to an existing guide NEW COURSES added to all guides where applicable. "PSY 210 - Human Growth and Development " is now available AREA IV.
November 20, 1998 New courses added to an existing guide NEW COURSES added to all guides where applicable. "THR 120 - Theatre Appreciation" and "THR 126 - Introduction to Theatre" have been approved and are now available AREA II.
November 20, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Building Science (AU Only)" put on-line.
November 20, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Architecture (AU Only)" put on-line.
November 20, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Industrial Design (AU Only)" put on-line.
November 20, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Fisheries Science (AU Only)" put on-line.
November 20, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Poultry Science (AU Only)" put on-line.
November 18, 1998 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in ALL PROGRAMS: GEO 101 and GEO 102 (Principles of Physical Geography I and II with labs) were inadvertently placed in AREA IV as a Social Science. They should be in AREA III under the Natural Sciences. This change was made to all available guides where applicable.
November 12, 1998 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Speech Pathology": In AREA V, the CIS 130 course title was listed wrong. It should be called "Introduction to Information Systems."
November 12, 1998 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Criminal Justice": In AREA V, the CIS 130 course title was listed wrong. It should be called "Introduction to Information Systems. "
November 12, 1998 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Telecommunications and Film or Broadcasting": In AREA V, the SURVEY COURSES should be now listed as MCM 100 and MCM 102. In addition, the SPEECH requirement can be met by taking either SPH 106 or SPH 107.
November 12, 1998 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Mathematics": In AREA III, MTH 110 is no longer listed as an option.
November 12, 1998 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Engineering - Civil": In AREA III , AST 220 is no longer listed as an option.
November 12, 1998 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Allied Health Respiratory Therapy/Cardio Science": In AREA V, students should take PHY 201 to fulfill the PHYSICS requirement.
November 12, 1998 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Allied Health Occupational Therapy": In AREA V, students my now choose from ART 113, 121, 127, 143, or 233 to fulfill the ART requirement.
October 23, 1998 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Engineering-Materials": In AREA V, the SOUTHERN UNION Students MUST take CHM 113, 114, and 115 (not CHM 101, 102, and 103 as previously posted).
October 19, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Chemistry" put on-line.
October 6, 1998 Correction to an existing guide CORRECTION in "Business": In AREA IV, the student MUST take one History Course.
September 29, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Advertising" put on-line.
September 29, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Engineering - Computer Engineering" put on-line.
September 29, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Engineering - Computer Science" put on-line.
September 29, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Engineering - Electrical" put on-line.
September 29, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Engineering - Mechanical" put on-line.
September 29, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Journalism" put on-line.
September 29, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Mathematics" put on-line.
September 29, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Public Relations" put on-line.
September 29, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Telecommunication and Film or Broadcasting" put on-line.
September 25, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Engineering - Aerospace" put on-line.
September 25, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Engineering - Chemical" put on-line.
September 25, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Engineering - Civil" put on-line.
September 25, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Engineering - Industrial " put on-line.
September 25, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Engineering - Materials " put on-line.
September 14, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Philosophy" put on-line.
September 9, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Criminal Justice" put on-line.
September 8, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Political Science" put on-line.
September 8, 1998 Correction to an existing guide

CORRECTION in "Early Childhood/Elementary/Special Ed (K-6)". In AREA V, the math choices should be from:

  • MTH 100-Intermediate College Algebra (not MCM 100 as shown previously)
  • MTH 231-Math for the Elementary Teacher I (not MTH 131 as shown previously)
  • MTH 232-Math for the Elementary Teacher II (not MTH 132 as shown previously)
September 3, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Early Childhood/Elementary/Special Ed (K-6)" put on-line.
September 3, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Psychology B.A. or B.S." put on-line.
September 2, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Speech Pathology" put on-line.
September 1, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Foreign Language" put on-line.
August 28, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Nursing" put on-line.
August 27, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Interior Environment (AU Only)" put on-line.
August 27, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Music" put on-line.
August 19, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Allied Health - (UAB Only)" put on-line.
August 19, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Allied Health - Cytotechnology (UAB Only)" put on-line.
August 19, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Allied Health - Nuclear Medicine (UAB Only)" put on-line.
August 19, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Allied Health - Surgical Physician Assistant (UAB Only) " put on-line.
August 18, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Business" put on-line.
August 17, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Allied Health - Biomedical Sciences (USA Only)" put on-line.
August 17, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Allied Health - Clinical Lab Science /Medical Tech" put on-line.
August 17, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Allied Health - Respiratory Therapy/Cardio Science" put on-line.
August 17, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Allied Health - Occupational Therapy" put on-line.
August 17, 1998 New guide made available through Alabama Transfers Guide for "Allied Health - Radiologic Sciences" put on-line.