Associate in Arts and Science degrees provide the first two years of instruction in major fields that prepare students for transfer to colleges and universities to complete baccalaureate degrees.
AWARD: Associate in Arts & Science
LENGTH:
4 Semesters
PURPOSE:
The curriculum is designed for the student who plans to complete a baccalaureate degree program. The transfer institution's catalog and transfer guide are the best sources of information for planning a course of study. Final responsibility for transferability of courses rests with the student and the registrar of that institution.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Students must meet the general admission requirements established by the college. Students with deficiencies in English or mathematics will complete appropriate developmental studies courses. Students with deficiencies in computer skills will complete additional coursework.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Students planning ahead for this curriculum will find it most helpful to have completed college preparatory curriculum courses in high school in areas such as English, mathematics (two units of algebra and one of plane geometry), laboratory science, social studies, and foreign language.
TRANSFER INFORMATION:
The student should become familiar with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and also consult the assigned academic advisor before planning a program of study. In order to prepare for junior class standing at a four-year college or university, the student must complete a program that is comparable in length and course content to the first two years of the program at the four-year institution.
Counselors have transfer guides from many institutions to assist in selection of courses. Every institution has unique requirements, so the student should investigate the programs of each institution under consideration for transfer.
CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS:
Students must successfully complete all of the requirements listed below to receive the Award.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (23 CREDITS):
CST 110 Introduction to Communication (3)
ENG 111-112 College Composition I-II (6)
HIS 121-122 United States History I-II (6)
[or HIS 101-102 History of Western Civilization I-II (6)]
MTH 163 Precalculus I (3)
MTH 271 Applied Calculus I (3)
Wellness (2)--Health, P.E. or recreation courses which promote physical and emotional well being.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (39 CREDITS):
ACC 211-212 Principles of Accounting I-II (6)
ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ITE 115 Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts (4)
LBR 110 Effective Internet Searching (1)
MTH 241 Statistics I (3)
SDV 108 College Survival Skills (1)
SDV 199 Supervised Study in Transfer Programs (1)
Transfer Laboratory Science (8 Credits) - Must complete a two semester sequence. Courses mayb be selected from the following (other combinations approved by Division Dean ): BIO 101-102, BIO 141-142, CHM 111-112, GOL 105-106, PHY 201-202, PHY 241-242)
Social Science Elective (3 Credits): Courses may be selected from the following:
GEO 210 People & the Land: Introduction to Cultural Geography (3)
PLS 211 U.S. Government I (3)
PLS 212 U.S. Government II (3)
PSY 200 Principles of Psychology (3)
SOC 200 Principles to Sociology (3)
SOC 268 Social Problems (3)
Fine Arts Electives (3 Credits): Selected from among transfer courses in art, literature, foreign language, music, philosophy, religion, or speech and drama.
College Transfer Electives (3 credits): Selected from transfer courses in business, information technology, science, mathematics, social sciences, the humanities, fine arts, and foreign language. MTH 242 (Statistics II) may be required at the transfer institutions; check with the college or university for specific requirements. Other business course which may be required at the transfer institution include BUS 100 (Intro. to Business) and/or BUS 241 (Business Law I); check with the college or university for specific requirements.
Minimum required for degree: 62 Credits
SAMPLE SCHEDULE:
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
ENG 111 College Composition I (3)
HIS 121 United States History I (3)
(or HIS 101)
ITE 115 Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts (4)
MTH 163 Precalculus I (3)
SDV 108 College Survival Skills (1)
Science with Laboratory Elective (4)
Total Credit Hours: 18
Spring Semester
ENG 112 College Composition II (3)
HIS 122 United States History II (3)
(or HIS 102)
LBR 110 Effective Internet Searching (1)
MTH 271 Applied Calculus I (3)
Science with Laboratory Elective (4)
Total Credit Hours: 14
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I (3)
MTH 241 Statistics I (3)
ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
College Transfer Elective (3)
Wellness Elective (2)
Fine Arts Elective (3)
Total Credit Hours: 17
Spring Semester
ACC 212 Principles of Accounting II (3)
ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
SPD 110 Introduction to Speech Communication (3)
SDV 199 Supervised Study in Transfer Programs (1)
Social Science Elective (3)
Total Credit Hours: 13
Total Semester Hours: 62
DISTANCE LEARNING:
This program is available entirely through Distance Learning courses
as well as classroom-based courses.
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