College Catalog Programs of Study 2014-2015
LIBERAL ARTS
International Studies Specialization
Associate of Arts Degree
Offered through AL, AN, ELI, 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.
| Two Years |
Credits |
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| 1st Semester | ||||||
| ENG | 111 | 3 | ||||
| 3___ | 4 | |||||
| PED | 116 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 15 | |||||
| 2nd Semester | ||||||
| 5ENG | 112 | 3 | ||||
| 3___ | 4 | |||||
| CST | 229 | 3 | ||||
| 6ENG | 3 | |||||
| 7___ | 3 | |||||
| 8HIS | Elective | 3 | ||||
| 9___ | Non-Western Requirement | 3 | ||||
| Total | 15 | |||||
| 4th Semester | ||||||
| ECO | 202 | 3 | ||||
| 8HIS | Elective | 3 | ||||
| 10___ | 3 | |||||
| 9___ | Non-Western Requirement | 3 | ||||
| Total | 15 | |||||
| Total credits for the International Studies Specialization=61 | ||||||
1 Students completing the A.A. in Liberal Arts must demonstrate intermediate college-level (201โ202) proficiency in a language other than English. The 201โ202 courses require a prerequisite proficiency equivalent to the 101โ102 sequence in the language. Placement testing determines initial foreign language level. Students completing 101โ102 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 dean.
2 May substitute any higher-level mathematics course. See transfer requirements. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 173 and MTH 271. Credit will not be awarded for both MTH 174 and MTH 272.
3 See biology, chemistry, ENV 121โ122, physics, geology, or natural science courses with a lab component, listed under General Education Electives. Some four-year colleges require a two-semester sequence.
4 May substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.
5 May substitute ENG 125 with the advice of a counselor or academic advisor according to the requirements of the transfer institution.
6 Any 200-level literature course with an ENG prefix satisfies this requirement.
7 Social science or humanities recommended. Suggested courses include HUM 201โ202, HUM 231โ232, or advanced language courses in history, literature, or civilization above the 202 designation (example: SPA 233โ234). Consult an advisor.
8 See HIS courses listed under social/behavioral sciences under General Education Electives. HIS 101โ102 or HIS 111โ112 are recommended.
9 Select from ART 103โ104, HIS 203, HIS 231โ232, HIS 241โ242, HIS 251โ252, HIS 253โ254, HIS 255, HIS 256, or REL 231โ232, or other non-Western courses approved by advisor.
10 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of transfer institution.