LIBERAL
ARTS AND
SCIENCES
View Arts: 045
View International Studies: 152
There are three tracks in the liberal arts and sciences
curricula: arts, international studies, and science or mathematics.
These tracks are designed for students who plan to earn the bachelor’s
degree from the upper division of a college or university or for those
who do not plan to enter specific professional training. They stress
the ideas and principles of the general fields of learning prior to
later specialization in a major field. Completion of all requirements
for any of these tracks will lead to the award of the A.A. in arts
and sciences.
Electives should be chosen to accommodate the student’s
plans for advanced study. Most colleges require that the basic courses
in the student’s field of specialization be taken in the first
two years as prerequisites for the more advanced courses taken in
the junior and senior years.
Majors in biological sciences should include within
their first two years at least one year each of chemistry, physics,
and mathematics,
and zoology or botany the second year. Majors in economics should include MA 110 and MA 113
or MA 180 and MA 181; EC 103, EC 201, and EC 202.
AC 201 and 202 and/or HS 201 and 202 are strongly recommended
for pre-law studies.
Majors in mathematics, chemistry, or physics should
include mathematics through calculus.
Arts: 045
Arts and Sciences A.A.
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows;
part-time students should consult an adviser.
| First Semester |
| EN 101 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing I |
3 |
| |
Health foundation |
1 (3) |
| HS 151 |
History of Europe |
3 |
| PS 101 |
American Government |
3 |
| |
Speech foundation |
3 |
| |
World language |
3 |
| |
DS elective (optional) |
(1) |
Second Semester |
| EN 102 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing II |
3 |
| HS 161 |
History of Europe |
3 |
| |
Mathematics foundation |
3 |
| PE 101–199 |
Physical education elective |
1 |
| PY 102 |
General Psychology |
3 |
| |
World language |
3 |
Third Semester |
| PE 101–199 |
Physical education elective |
1 |
| SO 101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| |
Arts distribution |
3 |
| |
Natural sciences lab distribution |
4 |
| |
World language |
3 |
| |
Literature elective* |
3 |
Fourth Semester |
| PE 101–199 |
Physical education elective |
1 |
| PL 201 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
| |
Elective |
3 |
| |
World language |
3 |
| |
Literature elective* |
3 |
| |
Natural sciences non-lab or lab distribution
|
3 (4) |
|
Total credit hours 65 (69)
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* Select EN 201, EN 202, EN 211, EN 212, EN 213, or EN
214. |
International Studies:
152
Arts and Sciences A.A.
The international studies track is designed for students
who envision a career in the international arena and plan to transfer
into the upper division of another college or university with the
intention of continuing their studies in such areas as international
relations and area studies and subsequently working in this field,
be it in government, international organizations, trade, finance,
business, or related areas.
All students in this track must see an adviser from
the History and Political Science Department and identify as early
as possible their transfer institution as well as the particular field
or track. The international studies track includes the General Education
requirements as well as a number of alternate course choices (listed
in the footnotes), which prepare the student for particular transfer
options in international studies, such as international relations
and area studies.
Students may study abroad for a semester or travel in
a foreign country during the summer as part of the international studies
track. The international studies adviser will aid students in integrating
their studies abroad into the degree program.
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows;
part-time students should consult an adviser.
| First Semester |
| AN 101 |
Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology* |
3 |
| EN 101 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing I |
3 |
| GE 101 |
Introduction to Geography |
3 |
| |
Health foundation |
1 |
| PS 101 |
American Government |
3 |
|
Foreign language |
3 |
Second Semester |
| EN 102 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing II |
|
| or |
|
|
| EN 109 |
Writing for Technology and Business |
3 |
| HS 114 |
The World in the 20th Century |
|
| or |
|
|
| HS 116 |
|
|
| or |
|
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| HS 117 |
World History: A Comparative Survey |
3 |
| |
MA 110 or higher |
3 |
| PS 203 |
International Relations |
3 |
| |
Foreign language |
3 |
Third Semester |
| EC 105 |
Basic Economics† |
3 |
| EN 201 |
|
|
| or |
|
|
| EN 202 |
Introduction to World Literature‡ |
3 |
| PS 201 |
Comparative Politics and Governments |
3 |
|
Arts distribution |
3 |
| |
Natural sciences lab distribution |
4 |
Fourth Semester |
| HS 203 |
Latin American History |
|
| or |
|
|
| HS 207 |
East Asian Civilization |
|
| or |
|
|
| HS 208 |
Modern Asia |
3 |
| PL 201 |
Introduction to Philosophy** |
3 |
| PS 121 |
Political Ideologies |
|
| or |
|
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| PS 250 |
Introduction to International Conflict Resolution |
3 |
|
Speech foundation |
3 |
| |
Natural sciences non-lab or lab distribution |
3(4) |
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Total credit hours 62 (63)
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* Alternates: AN 206, EC 103, EC 105, PY 102, SO 101.
†
Alternates: AN 206, EC 201, GE 102, GE 103, GE 104, GE 201,
PS 121, PY 102, SO 105.
‡
Alternates: EN 122, EN 208, EN 215, HS 205, HS 214, third
foreign language course.
**
Alternates: HS 203, HS 207, HS 208, HS 210, a third or fourth
foreign language course. |
Program Outcomes for the International Studies A.A. Degree -
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Differentiate among functions of various types of international political actors: states, multinational corporations, nongovernmental organizations, intergovernmental organizations, etc.
- Articulate the cultural, ideological, historical, religious, and philosophical contexts of current political systems and controversies.
- Analyze the impact of globalization on economic, political, and cultural institutions.
- Highlight key international geographic boundaries (physical and political).
- Explain the historic and contemporary consequences of linguistic barriers for cross-cultural dialog and diplomacy.
- Identify potential career options in the field, international research questions, strategies for global activism, and opportunities for expanding cross-cultural interaction.
- Compare the costs and benefits of varying social, economic, and political structures.
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