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. Students often select the general studies program if they intend to transfer to a four-year institution but are uncertain what their major will be. 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. There are three different options for the student seeking a General Studies degree. In addition to the basic program of general studies, students may specialize in the visual arts or performing arts. Contact the division dean or an advisor for additional information.
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):
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)]
Choose one of the following combinations to fulfill the Math requirement based on requirements of the transfer institution:
[a] MTH 163 Precalculus I (3)
and MTH 271 Applied Calculus I (3)
[b] MTH 151 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts I (3)
and MTH 152 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts II (3)
[c] MTH 163 Precalculus I (3)
and MTH 164 Precalculus II (3)
[d] MTH 175 Calculus of One Variable I (3)
and MTH 176 Calculus of One Variable II (3)
and MTH 177 Introductory Linear Algebra (2)
and MTH 178 Topics in Analytic Geometry (2)
[e] MTH 163 Precalculus I (3)
and MTH 241 Statistics I (3)
CST 110 Introduction to Speech Communication (3)
Wellness (2)--Health, P.E. or recreation courses which
promote physical and emotional well being
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (39 CREDITS):
ITE 115 Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts (4)
LBR 110 Effective Internet Searching (1)
SDV 108 College Survival Skills (1)
SDV 199 Supervised Study in Transfer Programs (1)
(Select 15 semester hours from courses below:)
ART 121 Drawing I (3)
ART 122 Drawing II (3)
ART 151 Theory and Practice of Ceramics I (3)
ART 201 Art History I (3)
ART 202 Art History II (3)
ART 241 Painting I (3)
ART 242 Painting II (3)
ART 283 Computer Graphics I (4)
ART 284 Computer Graphics II (4)
English (Literature Elective) (3 Credits)-selected from:
ENG 241-242 Survey of American Literature I-II (3)(3)
ENG 243-244 Survey of English Literature I-II (3)(3)
ENG 251-252 Survey of World Literature I-II (3)(3)
ENG 253-254 Survey of African-American Literature I-II (3)(3)
Transfer Laboratory Science (8 Credits):
Must complete a two semester sequence
Social Science (6 Credits):
Courses may be selected from the following:
ECO 201 Principles of Economics I--Macroeconomics (3)
ECO 202 Principles of Economics II--Microeconomics (3)
GEO 210 People & the Land: Intro. to Cult. Geog. (3)
PLS 211 U.S. Government I (3)
PLS 212 U.S. Government II (3)
PSY 200 Principles of Psychology (3)
PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology I (3)
PSY 202 Introduction to Psychology II (3)
SOC 200 Introduction to Sociology (3)
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology I (3)
SOC 202 Introduction to Sociology II (3)
ELECTIVES (3 CREDITS)
Minimum required for degree: 62 Credits
SAMPLE SCHEDULE:
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
ART Program Elective (3)
ENG 111 College Composition I (3)
HIS 121 United States History I (3)
(or HIS 101)
ITE 115 Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts (4)
SDV 108 College Survival Skills (1)
Science with Laboratory (4)
Total Credit Hours: 18
Spring Semester
ART Program Elective (3)
ART Program Elective (3)
ENG 112 College Composition II (3)
HIS 122 United States History II (3)
(or HIS 102)
LBR 110 Effective Internet Searching (1)
Science with Laboratory (4)
Total Credit Hours: 17
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
ART Program Elective (3)
ENG Lit. Literature Elective (3)
Wellness (2)
Social Science (3)
MTH 163 Precalculus I (3)
(or other approved math requirement)
Total Credit Hours: 14
Spring Semester
ART Program Elective (3)
Social Science (3)
MTH 271 Applied Calculus I (3)
(or other approved math requirement)
CST 110 Introduction to Speech Communication (3)
SPD 199 Supervised Study in Transfer Programs (1)
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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