Dec 03, 2024

2023-2024 Academic Catalog

2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

General Studies, A.A.

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The associate of arts in General Studies provides a strong educational foundation in traditional university studies, such as English, mathematics, social sciences, and the humanities. This curriculum is designed for students who are seeking a two-year degree with a course of study that can be customized to personal or career objectives as well as students who are undecided or would like more flexibility in their career objectives.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate competency in communication
Demonstrate problem solving through quantitative and qualitativemethods
Analyze and understand a life of significance and worth
Demonstrate professional readiness
Establish information literacy
Understand and engage with a diverse, global society

General Education Core

Please note, if courses are duplicated between general education and the major, approved electives increase by the number of credits duplicated.

How to Communicate

Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Collaborative Communication

BA 2700 - Organizational Behavior Credit(s): 3
BA 3160 - Professional Skills Development Credit(s): 3
COMM 2350 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SS 2720 - Group Dynamics Credit(s): 3
SS 2850 - Conflict Resolution Credit(s): 3

Written Communication

ENG 1252 - Argumentative Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 1272 - Analytical Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 2322 - Research Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 2400 - Grantwriting Credit(s): 3
ENG 2990 - Special Topics in English Credit(s): 1-6

Total Credits Required: 6

How to Analyze

Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Quantitative Reasoning

MA 1025 - Mathematical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3
MA 1030 - Applied Algebra Credit(s): 3
MA 1040 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MA 1055 - Applied Trigonometry Credit(s): 3
MA 1090 - Precalculus Credit(s): 4
MA 1100 - Applied Calculus I Credit(s): 3
MA 1110 - Applied Calculus II Credit(s): 3
MA 1200 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
MA 1210 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
MA 2010 - Foundations of Statistics Credit(s): 3
MA 2025 - Statistical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3
MA 2100 - Differential Equation & Linear Algebra Credit(s): 4
MA 2150 - Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3
MA 2200 - Calculus III Credit(s): 4
MA 2300 - Differential Equations Credit(s): 3
MA 2410 - Discrete Structures Credit(s): 3
MA 2430 - Probability & Statistics for Engineers Credit(s): 3
MA 2990 - Special Topics in Mathematics Credit(s): 1-6
MA 3000 - History of Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MA 3200 - Graph Theory Credit(s): 3
MA 3300 - Introductory Real Analysis Credit(s): 3
MA 4100 - Introductory Complex Analysis Credit(s): 3
MA 4300 - Modern Algebra Credit(s): 3
MA 4990 - Special Topics in Mathematics Credit(s): 1-6

Qualitative Analysis

Any
BIO course
Any
CH course
Any
HSC course
Any
PH course
SCI 2000 - Contemporary Issues in Science Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 6

How to Lead

Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Lead Self

BA 2410 - Human Resource Management Credit(s): 3
BA 3710 - Leadership Credit(s): 3
Any
HS course
Any
HUM course
Any
PSY course
Any
SS course

Lead Others

BA 2010 - Principles of Management Credit(s): 3
BA 2700 - Organizational Behavior Credit(s): 3
BA 3710 - Leadership Credit(s): 3
BA 4700 - Training and Development Credit(s): 3
HUM 3410 - Discover Your Family Histories and Stories Credit(s): 3
OL 3000 - Employee Development Credit(s): 3
OL 3200 - Managing Organizational Change & Continuous Improvement Credit(s): 3
RT 3700 - Administration & Management in Recreation Therapy Credit(s): 3
SM 1400 - Introduction to Sports Management Credit(s): 3
Any
HS course
Any
SS course

Total Credits Required: 6

Total Credits Required: 18

General Studies Core

Humanities - Elective (literature) Credit(s): 3
IIT 1000 - University Experience Credit(s): 1 *Required for Traditional Degree Only
PSY 2000 - Understanding Diversity Credit(s): 3

Choose one of the following Math courses:

MA 1090 - Precalculus Credit(s): 4
MA 1100 - Applied Calculus I Credit(s): 3
MA 1110 - Applied Calculus II Credit(s): 3
MA 1200 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
MA 1210 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
MA 1520 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers Credit(s): 3
MA 2010 - Foundations of Statistics Credit(s): 3
MA 2025 - Statistical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3
MA 2100 - Differential Equation & Linear Algebra Credit(s): 4
MA 2150 - Linear Algebra Credit(s): 3
MA 2200 - Calculus III Credit(s): 4
MA 2300 - Differential Equations Credit(s): 3
MA 2410 - Discrete Structures Credit(s): 3
MA 2430 - Probability & Statistics for Engineers Credit(s): 3
MA 2990 - Special Topics in Mathematics Credit(s): 1-6
MA 3000 - History of Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MA 3200 - Graph Theory Credit(s): 3
MA 3300 - Introductory Real Analysis Credit(s): 3
MA 4100 - Introductory Complex Analysis Credit(s): 3
MA 4300 - Modern Algebra Credit(s): 3
MA 4990 - Special Topics in Mathematics Credit(s): 1-6

Choose one of the following Science courses:

BIO 1000 - Introductory Biology Credit(s): 3
CH 1000 - Fundamentals Of Chemistry Credit(s): 3
PH 1000 - Physical Science Credit(s): 3
SCI 2000 - Contemporary Issues in Science Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 12-13

Approved Electives: 30 Credits

Preparatory Core 2

ENG 1000 - Introduction to College Reading Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
ENG 1100 - Introduction to College Writing Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1005 - Elementary Algebra Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1021 - Intermediate Algebra Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
Credits / Units: 12

General Studies, A.A.

Student Learning Outcomes

General Education Core

***Please note, if courses are duplicated between general education and the major, approved electives increase by the number of credits duplicated.***

How to Communicate

Collaborative Communication

Written Communication

Total Credits Required: 6

How to Analyze

Quantitative Reasoning

Qualitative Analysis

Total Credits Required: 6

How to Lead

Lead Self

Lead Others

Total Credits Required: 6

Total Credits Required: 18

General Studies Core

Choose one of the following Math courses:

Choose one of the following Science courses:

Total Credits Required: 12-13

Approved Electives: 30 Credits

Preparatory Core 2

Total Credits Required: 60-61

Please note, if courses are duplicated between general education and the major, approved electives increase by the number of credits duplicated.