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2015-2016 Catalog

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General Studies, A.S.

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Division Chairs: Christine Houser (chouser@ntcc.edu@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8308; Dr. Paula Wilhite (pwilhite@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8281

Students should consult a faculty advisor or an academic advisor early in their program of study. These are suggested courses for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university but have not declared a major. Transferability and specific requirements can be determined only by the receiving institution.Only college-level courses apply toward completion of this curriculum and the graduation requirements for the A.S.

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 Credit Hours)

Communication

ENGL 1301 - English Composition I 3 credit hours. and
Choose one from the following:
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours.
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication 3 credit hours.

Mathematics

Choose one course from the following:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3 credit hours.
MATH 1316 - College Trigonometry 3 credit hours.
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics 3 credit hours.
MATH 1325 - Business Calculus 3 credit hours.
MATH 1342 - Introductory Statistics 3 credit hours.
MATH 2412 - Pre-calculus 4 credit hours.
MATH 2413 - Calculus I 4 credit hours.

Life and Physical Sciences

Choose two courses from the following:

AGRI 1307 - Agronomy 3 credit hours.
AGRI 1315 - Horticulture 3 credit hours.
AGRI 1319 - Introductory Animal Science 3 credit hours.
BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I 3 credit hours.
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II 3 credit hours.
BIOL 1322 - Nutrition 3 credit hours.
BIOL 1406 - General Biology I 4 credit hours.
BIOL 1407 - General Biology II 4 credit hours.
BIOL 1408 - Introduction to Biology I 4 credit hours.
BIOL 1409 - Introduction to Biology II 4 credit hours.
BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit hours.
BIOL 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credit hours.
BIOL 2404 - Survey of Anatomy and Physiology 4 credit hours.
CHEM 1406 - Introductory Chemistry (Allied Health Emphasis) 4 credit hours.
CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours.
CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours.
GEOL 1301 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I 3 credit hours.
GEOL 1302 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors II 3 credit hours.
PHYS 1303 - Stars and Galaxies 3 credit hours.
PHYS 1304 - Solar System 3 credit hours.
PHYS 1401 - General Physics I 4 credit hours.
PHYS 1402 - General Physics II 4 credit hours.
PHYS 1403 - Stars and Galaxies 4 credit hours.
PHYS 1404 - Solar System 4 credit hours.
PHYS 1415 - Introduction to Physical Science I 4 credit hours.
PHYS 2425 - Advanced Physics I 4 credit hours.
PHYS 2426 - Advanced Physics II 4 credit hours.

Language, Philosophy and Culture

Choose one course from the following:

ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2323 - British Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2327 - American Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2328 - American Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2332 - World Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2333 - World Literature II 3 credit hours.
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I 3 credit hours.
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 3 credit hours.
HUMA 1301 - Appreciation of the Humanities: Pre-Classical through Renaissance 3 credit hours.
HUMA 1302 - Appreciation of the Humanities in Modern Times 3 credit hours.
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours.
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credit hours.
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credit hours.

Creative Arts

Choose one course from the following:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours.
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th Century) 3 credit hours.
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the Present) 3 credit hours.
DRAM 1310 - Introduction to Theatre 3 credit hours.
DRAM 2361 - Theatre History I 3 credit hours.
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation 3 credit hours.

American History

Choose two courses from the following:

HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours.
HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours.
HIST 2301 - Texas History 3 credit hours.

Government/Political Science

Two courses.

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 credit hours.
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 credit hours.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Choose one course from the following:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology 3 credit hours.
COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communications 3 credit hours.
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credit hours.
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credit hours.
GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography 3 credit hours.
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2314 - Human Growth and Development 3 credit hours.
SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology 3 credit hours.

Component Area Option (CAO) A

Choose one course from the following:

ENGL 1302 - English Composition II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing 3 credit hours.

Component Area Option (CAO) B

Any approved course from one of the above Core Curriculum Required Courses not also being used to satisfy another core requirement.

Other Degree Requirements

Approved Electives 18 credit hours.

Minimum Required - 60 Credit Hours

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