| LIBERAL ARTS
Associate in Arts Degree AL, AN, LO, MA, WO, ELI*
International Studies Specialization AL, AN, LO, MA, WO
Purpose: The Liberal Arts A.A. degree with a specialization
in International Studies is designed to prepare students who
intend to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's
degree program in International Studies. The International Studies
specialization will broaden the student's education to include
more emphasis on other cultures and countries in recognition
of the increasing interdependence of today's world.
Transfer Information: Students are advised to work closely with
the faculty and counseling staff for program and course scheduling.
Electives should be chosen carefully to meet requirements of
transfer institution. The responsibility for proper course selection
rests with the student.
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First Year |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
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ENG |
111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
|
1 ___ |
201 |
Foreign Language |
3 |
|
2 MTH |
151 |
Math for the Liberal Arts I |
3 |
|
3 ___ |
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Natural Science/Lab Elective |
4 |
|
4 PED |
116 |
Lifetime Fitness & Wellness |
1 |
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STD |
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Elective |
1 |
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ENG |
112 |
College Composition II |
|
3 |
|
1 ___ |
202 |
Foreign Language |
|
3 |
|
2 MTH |
152 |
Math for the Liberal Arts II |
|
3 |
|
3 ___ |
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Natural Science/Lab Elective |
|
4 |
|
4 PED |
/RPK |
|
|
1 |
|
SPD |
229 |
Intercultural Communication |
|
3 |
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Total Credits/Semester |
15 |
17 |
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Second Year |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
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ECO |
201 |
Principles of Economics I |
3 |
|
5 ENG |
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Literature Elective |
3 |
|
6 ___ |
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General Elective |
3 |
|
7 HIS |
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Elective |
3 |
|
8 ___ |
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Non-western Requirement |
3 |
|
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ECO |
202 |
Principles of Economics II |
|
3 |
|
6 ___ |
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General Elective |
|
3 |
|
7 HIS |
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Elective |
|
3 |
|
9 ___ |
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Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
|
3 |
|
8 ___ |
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Non-western Requirement |
|
3 |
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Total Credits/Semester |
15 |
15 |
Total credits for the A.A. Degree in Liberal Arts with a Specialization
in International Studies = 62.
To graduate from a degree program, students entering NVCC Fall
1999 or later must demonstrate computer competency skills as
described in the Degree Requirements section of the Instructional
Programs of this catalog.
1 Students completing
the A.A. in Liberal Arts must demonstrate intermediate college-level
(201-202) proficiency in a language other than English. The 201-202
courses require a prerequisite proficiency equivalent to the
101-102 sequence in the language. Placement testing determines
initial foreign language level. Students completing 101-102 foreign
language may use those credits to meet general elective requirements.
Waivers or credit by exam (through CLEP) for previous experience
is available for some languages. Students whose native language
is not English may substitute general electives for foreign language
upon the approval of the advising division chair.
2 Any higher mathematics
course with a computer component may be substituted, see transfer
requirements.
3 The natural science
elective may be selected from biology, chemistry, geology, natural
science, or physics with a lab component.
4 The PED requirement
may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED
116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1
cr. plus RPK 205, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit
and a 2-credit course.
5 Any 200-level literature
course with an ENG prefix satisfies this requirement.
6 Social Science or
Humanities recommended. Suggested courses include HUM 201-202,
Survey of Western Culture; HUM 231-232, Survey of Asian Culture;
or advanced language courses in history, literature, or civilization
above the 202 designation (example: SPA 233-234, Introduction
to Spanish Civilization and Literature). Consult your advisor.
7 HIS 101-102 or HIS
111-112 are recommended.
8 Students may choose
from: ART 103-104, HIS 203, HIS 231-232, HIS 241-242, HIS 251-252,
HIS 253-254, HIS 255, HIS 256, or REL 231-232, or other non-western
courses approved by advisor.
9 The humanities/fine
arts elective may be selected from the list on page 38. Elective
should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor
to meet requirements of transfer institution.
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