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 of Arts Degree (BA).
Recommended Preparation: Satisfactory completion of the following high school units or equivalent: 4 of English, 2 of mathematics (algebra and geometry), 2 of laboratory science, 1 of history, and 3 to 4 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 investigating 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 ............................ 3
(2) MTH 151 Math for the Liberal Arts I ............. 3
(3) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
(4) PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness ............. 1
STD Elective .................................... 1
ENG 112 College Composition II .................. 3
(1) ___ Foreign language ............................ 3
(2) MTH 152 Math for the Liberal Arts II ............ 3
(3) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
(4) PED/RPK .......................................... 1
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication or
SPD 126 Interpersonal Communication ........ 3
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Total Credits 15 17
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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___ General electives ........................... 6
(5) HIS Elective .................................... 3
(6) ___ Humanities Elective ......................... 3
(7) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
___ General elective ............................ 4
(5) HIS Elective .................................... 3
(6) ___ Humanities Elective ......................... 3
(7) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
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Total Credits 15 13
Total minimum credits for the Liberal Arts major (A.A. degree) = 60.
Electives must be chosen carefully and after investigation of transfer requirements of the institution to which transfer is contemplated.
(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 computer may be substituted, see transfer requirements.
(3) Natural science courses may be selected from biology, chemistry, geology, natural science, or physics.
(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, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
(5) HIS 101-102 and HIS 121-122 are recommended. Other social science courses may be substituted depending on the requirements of transfer institutions.
(6) Literature or other humanities courses should be selected depending on the requirements of the institution to which transfer is contemplated.
(7) Social science courses may be selected from one of the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).
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. Associate in Arts Degree
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 ............................ 3
(2) MTH 151 Math for the Liberal Arts I ............. 3
(3) PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness ............. 1
STD Elective .................................... 1
ART 102 Hist. & Appreciation of Art II
ENG 112 College Composition II .................. 3
(1) ___ Foreign language ............................ 3
(2) MTH 152 Math for the Liberal Arts II ............ 3
(3) PED/RPK .......................................... 1
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication or
SPD 126 Interpersonal Communication ........ 3
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Total Credits 14 16
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
(5) HIS Elective .................................... 3
(6) ___ Humanities Elective ......................... 3
(7) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
(8) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
(4) ART 212 Hist. of American Art II or
approved Art History elective ............... 3
(5) HIS Elective .................................... 3
(6) ___ Humanities Elective ......................... 3
(7) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
(8) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
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Total Credits 16 16
Total minimum credits for the Liberal Arts/Art History Specialization (A.A. degree) = 62.
Electives must be chosen carefully and after investigation of transfer requirements of the institution to which transfer is contemplated.
(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 computer may be substituted, see transfer requirements.
(3) 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.
(4) Art History electives: ART 103-104, ART 108, ART 211-212, ART 250 or other other elective approved by the ART division.
(5) HIS 101-102 and HIS 121-122 are recommended. Other social science courses may be substitut- ed depending on the requirements of transfer institutions.
(6) Literature or other humanities courses should be selected depending on the requirements of the institution to which transfer is contemplated.
(7) Natural science courses may be selected from biology, chemistry, geology, natural science, or physics.
(8) Social science courses may be selected from one of 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. 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 ............................ 3
(2) MTH 151 Math for the Liberal Arts I ............. 3
(3) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
(4) PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness ............. 1
STD Elective .................................... 1
ENG 112 College Composition II .................. 3
(1) ___ Foreign language ............................ 3
(2) MTH 152 Math for the Liberal Arts II ............ 3
(3) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
(4) PED/RPK elective ................................. 1
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication or
SPD 126 Interpersonal Communication ........ 3
_________________________
Total Credits 15 17
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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ECO 201 Principles of Economics I ............... 3
(5) HIS Elective .................................... 3
(6) ___ Humanities Elective ......................... 3
(7) ___ Non-western requirement ..................... 3
(8) ___ General Elective ............................ 3
ECO 202 Principles of Economics II .............. 3
(5) HIS Elective .................................... 3
(6) ___ Humanities Elective ......................... 3
(7) ___ Non-western requirement ..................... 3
(8) ___ General Elective ............................ 3
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Total Credits 15 15
Total minimum credits for the Liberal Arts/International Studies Specialization (A.A. degree) = 62.
Electives must be chosen carefully and after investigation of transfer requirements of the institution to which transfer is contemplated.
(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 computer may be substituted, see transfer requirements.
(3) Natural science courses may be selected from biology, chemistry, geology, natural science, or physics.
(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, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
(5) HIS 101-102 or HIS 111-112 are recommended. Other social science courses may be substituted depending on the requirements of transfer institutions.
(6) Literature or humanities courses should be selected depending on the requirements of the institution to which transfer is contemplated.
(7) Students may choose from: ART 103-104, HIS 203-204, HIS 231-232, HIS 241-242, HIS 251-252, HIS 253-254, HIS 255, HIS 256, HIS 274, HUM 231-232, or REL 231-232 or other non-western courses approved by advisor.
(8) 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 GER 231-232 Introduction to German Literature). Consult your advisor.
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 ............................ 3
(2) MTH 151 Math for the Liberal Arts I ............. 3
MUS 111 Music Theory I .......................... 4
(3) PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness ............. 1
STD Elective .................................... 1
ENG 112 College Composition II .................. 3
(1) ___ Foreign language ............................ 3
(2) MTH 152 Math for the Liberal Arts II ............ 3
MUS 112 Music Theory II ......................... 4
(3) PED/RPK .......................................... 1
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication or
SPD 126 Interpersonal Communication ........ 3
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Total Credits 15 17
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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(4) HIS Elective .................................... 3
(5) ___ Humanities Elective ......................... 3
MUS Applied Music (major) ....................... 2
(6) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
(7) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
(4) HIS Elective .................................... 3
(5) ___ Humanities Elective ......................... 3
MUS Applied Music (major) ....................... 2
(6) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
(7) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
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Total Credits 15 15
Total minimum credits for the Liberal Arts/Music Specialization (A.A. degree) = 62.
Electives must be chosen carefully and after investigation of transfer requirements of the institution to which transfer is contemplated.
(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.
(2) Any higher mathematics course with computer may be substituted, see transfer requirements.
(3) 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.
(4) HIS 101-102 and HIS 121-122 are recommended. Other social science courses may be substitut- ed depending on the requirements of transfer institutions.
(5) Literature or other humanities courses should be selected depending on the requirements of the institution to which transfer is contemplated.
(6) Natural science courses may be selected from biology, chemistry, geology, natural science, or physics.
(7) Social science courses may be selected from one of the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).
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 ............................ 3
(2) MTH 151 Math for the Liberal Arts I ............. 3
(3) PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness ............. 1
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy I ............ 3
STD Elective .................................... 1
ENG 112 College Composition II .................. 3
(1) ___ Foreign language ............................ 3
(2) MTH 152 Math for the Liberal Arts II ............ 3
(3) PED/RPK .......................................... 1
PHI 102 Introduction to Philosophy II ........... 3
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication or
SPD 126 Interpersonal Communication ........ 3
_________________________
Total Credits 14 16
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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(4) HIS Elective .................................... 3
(5) ___ Humanities Elective ......................... 3
(6) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
PHI 111 Logic ................................... 3
(7) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
(4) HIS Elective .................................... 3
(5) ___ Humanities Elective ......................... 3
(6) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
___ PHI/REL Elective ............................ 3
(7) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
_________________________
Total Credits 16 16
Total minimum credits for the Liberal Arts/Philosophy Specialization (A.A. degree) = 62.
Electives must be chosen carefully and after investigation of transfer requirements of the institution to which transfer is contemplated.
(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 computer may be substituted, see transfer requirements.
(3) 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.
(4) HIS 101-102 and HIS 121-122 are recommended. Other social science courses may be substitut- ed depending on the requirements of transfer institutions.
(5) Literature or other humanities courses should be selected depending on the requirements of the institution to which transfer is contemplated.
(6) Natural science courses may be selected from biology, chemistry, geology, natural science, or physics.
(7) Social science courses may be selected from one of the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).
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 ............................ 3
(2) MTH 151 Math for the Liberal Arts I ............. 3
(3) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
(4) PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness ............. 1
STD Elective .................................... 1
ENG 112 College Composition II .................. 3
(1) ___ Foreign language ............................ 3
(2) MTH 152 Math for the Liberal Arts II ............ 3
(3) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
(4) PED/RPK .......................................... 1
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication or
SPD 126 Interpersonal Communication ........ 3
_________________________
Total Credits 15 17
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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(5) HIS Elective .................................... 3
(6) ___ Humanities Elective ......................... 3
REL Electives ................................... 6
(7) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
(5) HIS Elective .................................... 3
(6) ___ Humanities Elective ......................... 3
___ PHI/REL Electives ........................... 6
(7) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
_________________________
Total Credits 15 15
Total minimum credits for the Liberal Arts/Religion Specialization (A.A. degree) = 62.
Electives must be chosen carefully and after investigation of transfer requirements of the institution to which transfer is contemplated.
(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 computer may be substituted, see transfer requirements.
(3) Natural science courses may be selected from biology, chemistry, geology, natural science, or physics.
(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, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
(5) HIS 101-102 and HIS 121-122 are recommended. Other social science courses may be substitut- ed depending on the requirements of transfer institutions.
(6) Literature or other humanities courses should be selected depending on the requirements of the institution to which transfer is contemplated.
(7) Social science courses may be selected from one of the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).
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 ............................ 3
(2) MTH 151 Math for the Liberal Arts I ............. 3
(3) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
STD Elective .................................... 1
(4) PED 116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness ............. 1
ENG 112 College Composition II .................. 3
(1) ___ Foreign language ............................ 3
(2) MTH 152 Math for the Liberal Arts II ............ 3
(3) ___ Natural science/lab elective ................ 4
(4) PED/RPK .......................................... 1
SPD 110 Intro. to Speech Communication or
SPD 126 Interpersonal Communication ........ 3
_________________________
Total Credits 15 17
Credits
Second Year 1st Semester 2nd Semester
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___ General elective ............................ 1
(5) HIS Elective .................................... 3
(6) ___ Humanities Elective ......................... 3
(7) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
SPD 100 Principles of Public Speaking ........... 3
(5) HIS Elective .................................... 3
(6) ___ Humanities Elective ......................... 3
(7) ___ Social science elective ..................... 3
SPD 115 Small Group Communication or
SPD 126 Interpersonal Communication ........ 3
SPD Elective .................................... 3
_________________________
Total Credits 13 15
Total minimum credits for the Liberal Arts/Speech Communication Specialization (A.A. degree) = 60.
Electives must be chosen carefully and after investigation of transfer requirements of the institution to which transfer is contemplated.
(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 computer may be substituted, see transfer requirements.
(3) Natural science courses may be selected from biology, chemistry, geology, natural science, or physics.
(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, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
(5) HIS 101-102 and HIS 121-122 are recommended. Other social science courses may be substitut- ed depending on the requirements of transfer institutions.
(6) Literature or other humanities courses should be selected depending on the requirements of the institution to which transfer is contemplated.
(7) Social science courses may be selected from one of the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).