College Catalog Programs of Study 2015-2016

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
1st Semester
ENG 111 College Composition I 3
1___ 201 Foreign Language 3
2MTH 151 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts I 3
3___ Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab 4
PED 116 Lifetime Fitness and Wellness 1
4SDV 100 College Success Skills 1
Total   15
2nd Semester
5ENG 112 College Composition II 3
1___ 202 Foreign Language 3
2MTH 152 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts II 3
3___ Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab 4
CST 229 Intercultural Communication 3
Total   16
3rd Semester
ECO 201 Principles of Economics I 3
6ENG Literature Elective 3
7___ General Elective 3
8HIS Elective 3
9___ Non-Western Requirement 3
Total   15
4th Semester
ECO 202 Principles of Economics II 3
7___ General Elective 3
8HIS Elective 3
10___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 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 (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 academic 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 121–122, 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 201–202, HUM 231–232, or advanced language courses in history, literature, or civilization above the 202 designation (example: SPA 233–234). Consult an advisor.

8 See HIS courses listed under social/behavioral sciences under General Education Electives. HIS 101–102 or HIS 111–112 are recommended.

9 Select 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.

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.