Purpose: The Associate in Arts degree major in Liberal Arts is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree program in any of the humanities or social science areas.
Recommended Preparation: Satisfactory completion of the following high school units or equivalent: 4 of English, 2 of mathematics (algebra and geometry), 1 of laboratory science, 1 of history, and two units of foreign language.
Advising for Transfer Students: Students are advised to work closely with the faculty and counseling staff for program and course scheduling. Electives should be chosen carefully after investigatin of requirements of the institution to which transfer is intended. The burden of responsibility for proper course selection rests with the student.
Credits
First Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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ENG 111 College Composition I ................... 3
(1) ___ Foreign language ............................ 5
(2) MTH 151 Math for the Liberal Arts I ............. 3
(3) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
STD Elective .................................... 1
ENG 112 College Composition II .................. 3
(1) ___ Foreign language ............................ 5
(2) MTH 152 Math for the Liberal Arts II ............ 3
(3) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
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Total Credits 16 15
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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(4) ENG Elective .................................... 3
(1) ___ Foreign language ............................ 3
(6) HIS Elective .................................... 3
(7) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication .......... 3
(4) ENG Elective .................................... 3
(1) ___ Foreign language ............................ 3
(5) ___ General elective ............................ 3
(6) HIS Elective .................................... 3
(8) PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness ............. 1
(8) PED /RPK ........................................ 1
(7) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
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Total Credits 15 17
Total minimum credits for the Liberal Arts major (A.A. degree) = 63.
(1) Waivers or credit by exam (through CLEP) for previous experience may be available for some languages.
(2) Any higher math with computer course is also acceptable.
(3) Natural science courses may be selected from biology, chemistry, geology, natural science, or physics.
(4) ENG 241-242 Survey of American Lit., ENG 243-244 Survey of English Lit., or ENG 251-252 Survey of World Lit.
(5) Electives must be chosen carefully and after investigation of transfer requirements of the institution to which transfer is contemplated.
(6) HIS 121-122 U.S. History or HIS 101-102 History of Western Civ. I-II is recommended.
(7) Social science courses may be selected from one of the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).
(8) 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, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
Purpose: The Art History specialization is designed for students who plan to transfer to a college or university for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History.
Credits
First Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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ART 101 Hist. & Appreciation of Art I ........... 3
ENG 111 College Composition I ................... 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Introductory) ............. 5
(2) MTH 151 Math for the Liberal Arts I ............. 3
(3) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
STD Elective .................................... 1
ART 102 Hist. & Appreciation of Art II .......... 3
ENG 112 College Composition II .................. 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Introductory) ............. 5
(2) MTH 152 Math for the Liberal Arts II ............ 3
(3) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
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Total Credits 19 18
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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(4) ART 211 Hist. of American Art I or
approved Art History elective ............... 3
(1) ___ Foreign Language (Intermediate) ............. 3
HIS Elective .................................... 3
(5) PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness ............. 1
(6) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication .......... 3
(4) ART 212 Hist. of American Art II or
approved Art History elective ............... 3
ENG Elective .................................... 3
(1) ___ Foreign Language (Intermediate) ............. 3
HIS Elective .................................... 3
(5) PED /RPK ........................................ 1
(6) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
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Total Credits 16 16
Total minimum credits for the Liberal Arts major/Art History specialization (A.A. degree) = 69.
(1) Waivers or credit by exam (through CLEP) for previous experience may be available for some languages. Italian, French, or German is recommended.
(2) Any higher math with computer course is also acceptable.
(3) Natural science courses may be selected from biology, chemistry, geology, natural science, or physics.
(4) Art History electives: Introduction to Primitive Art, History of Far Eastern Art, History of Printmaking, Aesthetics (Philosophy), Art in World Culture, Seminar and Project in Art History, Gallery Management, History of Design (other, as approved).
(5) 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, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
(6) Social science courses may be selected from the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).
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 or in any discipline of the humanities or social sciences. Whatever the student's ultimate career objectives, 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.
Credits
First Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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ENG 111 College Composition I ................... 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Introductory) ............. 5
HIS 101 History of Western Civ. I ............... 3
(2) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
STD Elective .................................... 1
ENG 112 College Composition II .................. 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Introductory) ............. 5
HIS 102 History of Western Civ. II .............. 3
(3) MTH 151 Math for the Liberal Arts I ............. 3
(2) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
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Total Credits 16 18
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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ECO 201 Principles of Economics I ............... 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Intermediate) ............. 3
(4) ___ Humanities elective ......................... 3
(5) ___ Non-western requirement ..................... 3
(3) MTH 152 Math for the Liberal Arts II ............ 3
(6) PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness ............. 1
ECO 202 Principles of Economics II .............. 3
(4) ___ Humanities elective ......................... 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Intermediate) ............. 3
(5) ___ Non-western requirement ..................... 3
(6) PED /RPK ........................................ 1
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication .......... 3
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Total Credits 16 16
Total minimum credits for the Liberal Arts major/International Studies specialization (A.A. degree) = 66.
Electives must be chosen carefully after investigation of transfer requirements of the institution(s) to which transfer is intended. ( 1) Waivers or credit by exam (through CLEP) for previous experience may be available for some languages.
(2) Natural science courses may be selected from biology, chemistry, geology, natural science, or physics.
(3) Any higher math with computer course is also acceptable.
(4) Humanities electives may be chosen from ART, ENG, HUM, MUS, PHI, REL, SPD, or foreign languages.
(5) Students may choose from: ART 103-104, HIS 253-254, HIS 255, HIS 256, HIS 251-252, HIS 241-242, HIS 231-232, REL 231-232, HIS 203-204, or HUM 231-232 or other non-western courses approved by advisor.
(6) 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, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.MUSIC Associate in Arts Degree.
Purpose: The Associate in Arts degree with a specialization in Music may be used by students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Credits
First Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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ENG 111 College Composition I ................... 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Introductory) ............. 5
MUS Applied music (major) ....................... 2
MUS Chorus/band/orch./ensemble .................. 1
MUS 111 Music Theory I .......................... 4
(2) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
STD Elective .................................... 1
ENG 112 College Composition II .................. 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Introductory) ............. 5
MUS Applied music (major) ....................... 2
MUS Chorus/band/orch./ensemble .................. 1
MUS 112 Music Theory II ......................... 4
(2) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
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Total Credits 19 18
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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(1) ___ Foreign language (Intermediate) ............. 3
(3) HIS Elective .................................... 3
(4) MTH 151 Math for the Liberal Arts I ............. 3
MUS Applied music ............................... 1
(5) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
(6) PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness ............. 1
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication .......... 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Intermediate) ............. 3
(3) HIS Elective .................................... 3
(4) MTH 152 Math for the Liberal Arts II ............ 3
MUS Applied music ............................... 1
(5) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
(6) PED /RPK ........................................ 1
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Total Credits 18 15
Total minimum credits for the Liberal Arts major/Music specialization (A.A. degree) = 70.
(1) Waivers or credit by exam (through CLEP) for previous experience may be available for some languages. Italian, French, or German is recommended.
(2) Social science courses may be selected from the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthro- pology).
(3) HIS 101-102 History of Western Civ. I-II or HIS 121-122 U.S. History I- II.
(4) Any higher math with computer course is also acceptable.
(5) Natural science courses may be selected from biology, chemistry, geology, natural science, or physics.
(6) 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, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
Purpose: The Liberal Arts major with the specialization in Philosophy is designed for students who wish to study philosophy at the college level or who wish to transfer to a four-year institution for a baccalaureate degree.
Credits
First Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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ENG 111 College Composition I ................... 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Introductory) ............. 5
HIS 101 History of Western Civ. I ............... 3
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy I ............ 3
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication .......... 3
STD Elective .................................... 1
ENG 112 College Composition II .................. 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Introductory) ............. 5
HIS 102 History of Western Civ. II .............. 3
PHI 102 Introduction to Philosophy II ........... 3
PHI 111 Logic ................................... 3
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Total Credits 18 17
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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(2) ENG Elective .................................... 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Intermediate) ............. 3
(3) MTH 151 Math for the Liberal Arts I ............. 3
(4) ___ Natural science with lab elective ........... 4
(5) PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness ............. 1
(6) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
(2) ENG Elective .................................... 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Intermediate) ............. 3
(3) MTH 152 Math for the Liberal Arts II ............ 3
(4) ___ Natural science with lab elective ........... 4
(5) PED /RPK ........................................ 1
(6) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
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Total Credits 17 17
Total minimum credits for the Liberal Arts major/Philosophy specialization (A.A. degree) = 69.
(1) Waivers or credit by exam (through CLEP) for previous experience may be available for some languages. Latin or Greek is recommended. Students should investigate transfer requirements of the institution to which they plan to transfer.
(2) Any two courses in literature: ENG 241-242, ENG 243-244, ENG 251-252, HUM 111-112, or any literature of the Bible.
(3) Any higher math with computer course is also acceptable.
(4) Natural science courses may be selected from biology, chemistry, geology, natural science, or physics.
(5) 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, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
(6) Social science courses may be selected from the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthro- pology).
Purpose: The Liberal Arts major with the specialization in Religion is designed for students who wish to study religion at the college level or who wish to transfer to a four-year institution for a baccalaureate degree.
Credits
First Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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ENG 111 College Composition I ................... 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Introductory) ............. 5
HIS 101 History of West. Civ. I ................. 3
(2) MTH 151 Math for the Liberal Arts I ............. 3
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication .......... 3
STD Elective .................................... 1
ENG 112 College Composition II .................. 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Introductory) ............. 5
HIS 102 History of West. Civ. II ................ 3
(2) MTH 152 Math for the Liberal Arts II ............ 3
(3) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
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Total Credits 18 17
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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(4) ENG Elective .................................... 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Intermediate) ............. 3
(5) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
(6) PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness ............. 1
(7) REL Elective .................................... 3
(7) REL Elective .................................... 3
(4) ENG Elective .................................... 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Intermediate) ............. 3
(5) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
(6) PED /RPK ........................................ 1
(7) REL Elective .................................... 3
(3) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
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Total Credits 17 17
Total minimum credits for the Liberal Arts major/Religion specialization (A.A. degree) = 69.
(1) Waivers or credit by exam (through CLEP) for previous experience may be available for some languages. Latin or Greek is recommended. Students should investigate transfer requirements of the institution to which they plan to transfer.
(2) Any higher math with computer course is also acceptable.
(3) Social science courses may be selected from the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthro- pology).
(4) Any two courses in literature: ENG 241-242, ENG 243-244, ENG 251-252, HUM 111-112, or any literature of the Bible.
(5) Natural science courses may be selected from biology, chemistry, geology, natural science, or physics.
(6) 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, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
(7) Carefully investigate transfer requirements on all electives.
Purpose: The Liberal Arts major with the specialization in Speech Communication is designed for students who wish to study speech communication at the college level or who wish to transfer to a four-year institution for a baccalaureate degree.
Credits
First Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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ENG 111 College Composition I ................... 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Introductory) ............. 5
(2) MTH 151 Math for the Liberal Arts I ............. 3
(3) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Comm. or
SPD 126 Interpersonal Comm. ..................... 3
STD Elective .................................... 1
ENG 112 College Composition II .................. 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Introductory) ............. 5
(2) MTH 152 Math for the Liberal Arts II ............ 3
(3) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
(4) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
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Total Credits 19 18
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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(5) ENG Elective .................................... 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Intermediate) ............. 3
(6) HIS Elective .................................... 3
(7) PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness ............. 1
SPD 100 Prin. of Public Speaking ................ 3
SPD 115 Small Group Communication ............... 3
(5) ENG Elective .................................... 3
(1) ___ Foreign language (Intermediate) ............. 3
(6) HIS Elective .................................... 3
(7) PED /RPK ........................................ 1
(4) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
SPD 111 Voice & Diction I ....................... 3
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Total Credits 16 16
Total minimum credits for the Liberal Arts major/Speech Communication specialization (A.A. degree) = 69.
(1) Waivers or credit by exam (through CLEP) for previous experience may be available for some languages.
(2) Any higher math with computer course is also acceptable.
(3) Natural science courses may be selected from biology, chemistry, geology, natural science, or physics.
(4) Social science courses may be selected from the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).
(5) ENG 241-242, ENG 243-244, or ENG 251-252.
(6) HIS 101-102 History of Western Civilization I-II, or HIS 121-122 U.S. History I-II.
(7) 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, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.