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Associate of Science

Designed for undecided students, students planning to pursue majors not listed in this catalog, students planning to transfer to private or out-of-state institutions, or students who wish to earn the general associate degree only.  Students planning to transfer to another unit of the University System should decide on a major as early as possible. This degree requires proof of computer literacy.

Area A: Essential Skills
ENGL 1101English Composition I3
ENGL 1102English Composition II3
MATH 1111College Algebra3
Area B: Institutional Options
COMM 1110Fundamentals of Speech3
Select one of the following:1
Argumentation and Advocacy
Introduction to Greek Mythology
Creative Writing
Appalachian History - Special Topics
Sports History and the American Character
Mystery Fiction in Popular Culture
Political and Social Rhetoric
Christian Fiction in Popular Culture
Health & Wellness Concepts
Race and Ethnicity in American Society: An Introduction
Area C: Humanities/Fine Arts
Must choose a minimm of one, but not more than two of the following electives:6
Introduction to Film as Literature
World Literature I
World Literature II
British Literature I
British Literature II
American Literature I
American Literature II
If only one English Elective chosen, add one of the following:
Art Appreciation
Expressions of Culture I
Expressions of Culture II
Music Appreciation
World Music
American Music
Theatre Appreciation
Area D: Science/Mathematics/Technology
MATH 1113Precalculus Mathematics3
Select one of the following sequences:8
Principles of Biology I
   and Principles of Biology II
Principles of Chemistry I
   and Principles of Chemistry II
Introductory Physics I (Trigonometry based)
   and Introductory Physics II (Trigonometry based)
Principles of Geology
   and Historical Geology
Area E: Social Sciences
HIST 2111United States History to 18773
or HIST 2112 United States History since 1877
POLS 1101American Government3
Select two of the following:6
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Introduction to Geography
Introduction to Human Geography
Introduction to Physical Geography
World Civilization to 1650 CE
World Civilization since 1650
United States History to 1877
United States History since 1877
Introduction to World Religions
Introduction to Philosophical Issues
Logic and Critical Thinking
Introduction to Political Science
State and Local Government
Comparative Politics
International Relations
Introduction to Psychology
The Psychology of Adjustment
Human Development
Applications in Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Social Problems
Area F: Major Related
18 credit hours required. Select from the following:18
Introduction to Astronomy
Environmental Studies
Principles of Biology I
Principles of Biology II
Principles of Botany
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology II
Microbiology
Entomology
Principles of Chemistry I
Principles of Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Fundamentals of Computer Applications
Introduction to Computer Science
Principles of Programming I
Principles of Programming II
Introduction to Mass Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Elementary French I
Elementary French II
Principles of Geology
Historical Geology
Introduction to Statistics
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
Introduction to Linear Algebra
Introductory Physics I (Trigonometry based)
Introductory Physics II (Trigonometry based)
Principles of Physics I
Principles of Physics II
Elementary Spanish I
Elementary Spanish II
Physical Education
PHED Activity Elective:1
Total Hours61


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