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Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies
corrected Degree Program Objectives are listed below.

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Bachelor of Science
in Legal Studies also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. Graduates
in this degree program will be able to do the following:

• Define law and evaluate the its central role in social, political and economic systems.Demonstrate an understanding of legal principles; establish an understanding of the evolution of law over time.
• Evidence a comprehension of the U.S. judicial process, comparing and contrasting this system with other nations’ systems.
• Identify the key issues and concepts in the United States Constitutional framework.
• Understand criminal law foundations, practice, and cases; distinguish why society criminalizes certain behaviors; recall sentencing and the rights of the accused.
• Extrapolate civil law foundations, practice, and cases; analyze the principles and elements of negligence and torts; decipher of how torts are prevented, avoided, mitigated, or redressed.
• Use case methodology to gain understanding of legal concepts and issues.
• Research, develop, and defend legal positions through professional written
  communications.
• Analyze the processes, ethics, and procedures of the modern legal practice.

Students who enroll in SC105 / SCIN105, Introduction to Forestry must also enroll concurrently in SC125 / SCIN105L, Introduction to Forestry Lab

corrected course description - IR394 / SPST307 Space Policy
This course assesses the various aspects of policy surrounding space activities and investigates how space policy evolves from historical contexts through policy outcomes, including law, commerce, the environment, international cooperation, and national security. (Prerequisite:  IR477).

corrected course description - IR485 / SPST435 Planetary and Space Exploration
This course is a summary of U.S. and international space programs. The student will assess the Earth and its space environment, to include methods of scientific exploration and spacecraft and payload criteria at the basic physics level. This course elaborates on Space Station flight operations, its supporting elements and planned systems. Students will study commercial applications, logistical support, maintenance and servicing design concepts. (Prerequisite:  IR477).

corrected course description - IR486 / SPST445 Space Transportation Systems
This course evaluates Space Transportation Systems (STS) including manned space flight operations, supporting systems and the Space Shuttle mission, both present and future. Included are manned space flight operations, supporting systems and the Space Shuttle mission, both present and future. A review of Space Shuttle flight profiles, guidance and navigation control, proximity operations and rendezvous and a brief review of hypersonic orbiter aerodynamics are included. Also covered are future STS applications to space station logistical operations, commercial applications and Department of Defense operations. (Prerequisite:  IR477).

corrected course description - IR496 / SPST465 Space Weather
The relatively new science of space weather has significant influence on both the space program, and our increasingly technology-dependent society. Space weather is largely the result of solar activity, including sunspots, solar wind and solar flares and their interaction with the Earth's magnetic field. This course will discuss this Sun-Earth connection, its implications for both Earth-bound and space activities, and the current state of space weather study and prediction. (Prerequisite:  IR477).

corrected course description - IR497 / SPST475 History of Astronomy
This course reviews the historical significance and discoveries made by astronomers ranging from the early Greek and Babylonians through the astronomical discoveries of modern times by such methods as the Hubble Space Telescope. Much attention will be devoted to the discussion of those key individuals briefly discussed in other Space Studies courses, such as Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Brahe, and the tools and techniques that they developed and used to advance the science of astronomy. Also covered in this course is an overview of methods and scientific discoveries made by space missions and ground-based systems for solar system exploration as well as discoveries in distant galaxies. (Prerequisite:  IR477).

corrected course description - PY101 / CHFD212 Infant and Toddler Programs
This course examines the fundamentals of infant and toddler development, including planning and implementing programs in group care. It emphasizes meeting physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs; scheduling, preparing age-appropriate activities, health and safety policies, record keeping, and reporting to parents.

Associate of Arts - General Studies 
General Education Requirement
Add course and associated lab not listed - 
SC108 / SCIN108 -  Introduction to Physical Geology
SC128 / SCIN108L - Introduction to Physical Geology Lab

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Course listing correction
SS491/ POLS491 - Special Topics in Political Science - (listed as SS491 / POLS497)

The following Graduate Courses listed in error in the Undergraduate Catalog
MH530 / MILH551 - World War II in Europe
MH620 / MILH620 - War Since 1945
MH621 / MILH621 - The Cold War Era and Aftermath
MH622 / MILH622 - Great Power Military Interventions
MH680 / MILH680 - Special Topic:  Military History
MH690 / MILH690 - Independent Study: Military History
MH700 / MILH700 - Separate Comprehensive Exam - Military History
MH798 / MILH798 - Master's Capstone Seminar in Military History

SS491/ POLS491 - Special Topics in Political Science
Theme title and description offered for this Political Science Special Topics course.
"A Study of Themes Addressed in Film That Are Central to American Politics" 
Students will undertake a study of the major divisions upon which the American polity rests by analyzing those divisions through the "lens" of seven important films.

IR491 / IRLS491 - Special Topics in International Relations
Theme title and description offered for this International Relations Special Topics course.
"Comparative Revolutions" 
This course examines the origins and outcomes of modern revolutions in France, Mexico, Russia and China.  The course compares and contrasts revolutions in order to gain insight into the role of ideology, charismatic leaders, purges and counter-revolutionary movements.  Additionally, these five cases are then compared to more recent revolutionary or near-revolutionary events in Cuba, Southeast Asia, Iran, Ethiopia, Mozambique and Venezuela.  The course includes readings, assignments and discussions.  Small groups of students also deconstruct propaganda posters from revolutionary Russia and China, analyzing how these regimes attempted to depict industrialization, agriculture, gender, national ethnic groups and the position of their respective revolutions in the world.

Bachelors of Science in Sports and Health Science
new course additions to Major requirements
MC383 / SPHE383 - Disabilities in Sport
This course offers a comprehensive and practical look at the past, present and future of disability sport. Topics covered are inclusive of youth through adult participation with in-depth coverage of the essential issues involving athletes with disabilities. Modern challenges and controversies dealing disabilities in sport will be examined along with sport opportunities for athletes with disabilities, coaching and training of athletes with disabilities, sports medicine issues, activity modifications, equipment uses, and event management for both adults and children with disability.
MC388 / SPHE388 - Stress and Health Management
This course examines the direct relationship between psychological stress and the human body. Everyday, approximately ONE MILLION Americans are absent from work due to stress. Some studies have suggested that stress has caused an increase in workplace violence. And yet while many of us have heard of the term "stress", few of us understand what it means. It asks the questions: What is stress and what causes it? Can being overly stressed increase your chances of catching the cold or flu? How can work related stress cause you to become burned out on the job? And how can you reduce the negative affects of stress in your life? Through a series of assignments, case studies and group activities, we will focuses on the mechanisms by which psychological and physical stress can affect your health, the different ways you respond to stress, and the factors contributing to these differences. It serves to enlighten students on the complex interrelations between the body and mind, with a special emphasis on stress reduction techniques.

Bachelors of Science in Environmental Studies
new course additions to Major requirements
MC318 / EVSP320 - Energy and Resource Sustainability
This course will introduce students to current and future trends in energy technology, policy, and sustainability.  It will address topics such as resource sustainability, relevant aspects of economics, sociology of innovation diffusion, product design principles, and the environmental impacts of existing and emerging energy technologies.  Analysis of the range of current and future energy choices will be stressed, as well as the role of energy in determining local environmental conditions and the global climate.
MC319 / EVSP321 - Land Use and Planning
This course will introduce students to the basic methods of land use planning, including :  goal development and formalization, planning intelligence and information systems, population forecasting, land use forecasting, land suitability analysis, land use location requirements, land classification planning, natural/sustainable land use design, and the analysis of regional or local land use plans. Through lecture, discussion, case studies, and assignments, the class will examine fundamental land use controls (i.e., General Plans and Zoning), land use policy, and contemporary land use management techniques.
MC322 / EVSP322 - Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
This course illustrates the fundamental concepts of GIS and remote sensing technologies in the context of land use planning and management. Topics include the physical basis for remote sensing, remote sensing systems, digital image processing, data structures, database design, and spatial data analysis. The course is not intended to provide students with extensive training in particular image processing or GIS packages, however, course exercises and the final project will require GIS data analysis and presentation skills.
MC342 / EVSP342 - Population Ecology 
This course examines the fundamental laws of population ecology, providing an overview of the underpinnings of population theory.  Emphasis is placed on these principles as applied to conservation and management of fish and wildlife populations. Topics include assessing extinction risk of rare species, invasion dynamics of exotic species, demographic and environmental stochasticity, metapopulation dynamics, structured populations, the role of species interactions, interspecific interactions, and micro-evolutionary processes.  Use of case studies will demonstrate the application of population ecology models and methods to the management of fish and wildlife populations, and provide the opportunity to apply concepts to current problems and challenges in this field.
MC343 / EVSP341 - Introduction to Wildlife Management
The course explores conceptually the ecological knowledge needed for wildlife conservation, including how species behavior and life history evolves and ultimately how that shapes wildlife populations. Traditional wildlife management topics will be included, along with an added emphasis on ethological implications that affect biological diversity.  In addition, human behavior and its impact on wildlife populations and diversity will be studied through case studies, scientific literature, and assigned readings.
MC436 / EVSP421 - Water Resources Management 
This course is designed to review the practical application of watershed planning as a tool to manage land, water, and ecosystem resources. Students will explore the public policies and practices of watershed planning by examining case studies in water supply, water quality, drought, floodplain, and stormwater management in the U.S.  The watershed management curriculum will utilize a multi-disciplinary approach, involving the fields of geography, environmental science, geology, public policy, urban and regional land planning, geographic information systems (GIS) and engineering.

Bachelor of Business Administration
corrected degree title - Degree Program was listed as Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

MH412 - Unconventional Warfare
Course is no longer offered

Associate of Arts in Accounting

The Accounting Program is an attractive program for those students who want to enter the business world as an entrepreneur or manager of a small business.  An Associate of Arts in Accounting prepares students for entry level positions in Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing.  The curriculum provides a solid foundation in business strategy, financial statements, cost information, economics, management, and ethical issues. Students will be presented the various financial statements and learn how to record, present, and analyze financial data. 

Program Objectives:

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Arts in Accounting will achieve the following objectives:

• Describe the general role of accounting in business and how it is best used by managers, investors, businesses, and governmental regulatory agencies (Securities & Exchange Commission and the Justice Department).
• Examine the continuing accounting problems of many major U.S. corporations and discuss what may/could have been done to prevent similar problems/fraud in the future. 
• Differentiate revenue from actual cash when evaluating the solvency of a business, a key factor in the current accounting “difficulties” of major corporations.
• Construct the major financial statements (financials), demonstrating how they interrelate and reflect a variety of accounting transactions on those statements.  The student will have a thorough knowledge of terms such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Intangible Assets, Expenses, Liabilities, and Stockholders’ Equity.
• Explain how accounting systems provide reports needed to assist in making managerial decisions and controlling the financial aspects of business operations.
• Interpret and illustrate the basics of Cash and Accrual based accounting, depreciation, and depletion.

RQ295 Academic and Career Planning / Foundations of Online Learning
(3 semester hours)- Required as the first course in all undergraduate programs.

General Education Requirements (34 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours
EN101 / ENGL101 - Proficiency in Writing [Required]
EN102 / ENGL102 - Effectiveness in Writing
EN202 / ENGL200 - Composition and Literature

Social Sciences – 6 semester hours
SS101 / ECON101 - Microeconomics
SS102 / ECON102 - Macroeconomics
SS111 / GEOG101 - Introduction to Geology
SS133 / SOCI111 - Introduction to Sociology
SS134 / PSYC101 - Introduction to Psychology
SS190 / ANTH100 - Introduction to Anthropology
SS210 / CHFD220 - Human Sexuality
SO220 / SOCI220 - American Popular Culture

Science – 4 semester hours including required 1 hour lab
SC100 / SCIN100-Introduction to Biology
SC198 / SCIN101-Introduction to Biology Lab
SC101 / SCIN102-Introduction to Chemistry
SC199 / SCIN103-Introduction to Chemistry Lab   
SC102 / SCIN104-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology 
SC122 / SCIN105-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
SC103 / SCIN106-Introduction to Physics 
SC123 / SCIN107-Introduction to Physics Lab
SC104 / SCIN108-Introduction to Astronomy
SC124 / SCIN109-Introduction to Astronomy Lab
SC106 / SCIN112-Introduction to Oceanography 
SC126 / SCIN113-Introduction to Oceanography Lab
SC107 / SCIN114-Introduction to Meteorology
SC127 / SCIN115-Introduction to Meteorology Lab
SC105/ SCIN110-Introducation to Forestry
SC125/ SCIN111-Introducation to Forestry Lab
SC110/ SCIN118-Introducation to Human Ecology
SC120/ SCIN119-Introduction to Human Ecology Lab
SC108/ SCIN116-Introduction to Physical Geology
SC128/ SCIN117-Introduction to Physical Geology Lab

Mathematics – 3 semester hours
MA112 / MATH110 - College Algebra
MA113 / MATH111 - College Trigonometry
MA125 / MATH125 - Math for Liberal Arts
MA225 / MATH225 - Calculus

History – 6 semester hours
HS101 / HIST101 - American History to 1877
HS102 / HIST102 - American History since 1877
HS111 / HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650
HS112 / HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650
HS121 / HIST121 - Western Civilization Before The Thirty Years War
HS122 / HIST122 - Western Civilization Since Thirty Years War
HS215 / HIST223 - History of the American Indian
HS217 / HIST221 - African-American History before 1877
HS218 / HIST222 - African-American History since 1877

Humanities – 3 semester hours
HM101 / SPAN100 - Spanish I
HM102 / SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: HM101]
HM103 / FREN100 - French I
HM104 / FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: HM103]
HM105 / ARAB100 - Arabic I
HM106 / ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite: HM105]
HM107 / RUSS100 - Russian I
HM108 / RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite: HM107]
HM109 / CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin)
HM110 / CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: HM109]
HM111 / GERM100 - German I
HM112 / GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: HM111]
HM200 / MUSI200 - Music Appreciation
HM230 / RELS201- Introduction to World Religions
HM240 / ARTH200 - Art Appreciation
HM277/ PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
PH101 / PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy
GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking

Literature - 3 semester hours
HM201 / LITR220 - American Literature before the Civil War
HM202 / LITR221 - American Literature from Civil War to Present
HM221 / LITR210 - English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century
HM222 / LITR211 - English Literature: 18th Century to Present
HM211/ LITR201 - World Literature through the Renaissance
HM212 / LITR202 - World Literature since the Renaissance

Political Science - 3 semester hours
SS121 / POLS210 - American Government I
SS131 / IRLS210 - International Relations I

CORE requirements (15 semester hours)
CS101 /ITCC101-Basic Computer Applications
GM156 / BUSN100 - Basics of Business
GM229 / ACCT100 - Accounting I
GM230 / ACCT101 - Accounting II (pre-requisite GM229)
SS101 / ECON101 -Microeconomics

Elective Requirements (9 semester hours)

Students must complete 9 semester hours comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not taken to fulfill the requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements.

Total = 61 semester hours

Associate of Arts in Business Administration

The Associate in Arts in Business Administration provides exposure to general education and business fundamentals. The program prepares students for entry level positions in industries and government. The Associate in Arts in Business Administration is a degree option for students who desire only two years of college study. The program also prepares students for entry into baccalaureate degree programs.

Program Objectives:

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Arts in Business Administration will have completed the following objectives:

• Utilize skills in oral and written communication as well as mathematics, relevant general education coursework, and specific business knowledge in the basics of accounting, economics, management, and marketing.
• Discuss the basic business principles and operations, including management, marketing, and finance.
• Apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and team building skills in a business management environment.
• Examine basic tools for managing in organizations, based on a fundamental knowledge of both individual and organizational behavior

RQ295 Academic and Career Planning / Foundations of Online Learning
(3 semester hours)- Required as the first course in all undergraduate programs.

General Education Requirements (34 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours
EN101 / ENGL101 - Proficiency in Writing [Required]
EN102 / ENGL102 - Effectiveness in Writing
EN202 / ENGL200 - Composition and Literature

Social Sciences - 6 semester hours
SS101 / ECON101 - Microeconomics
SS102 / ECON102 - Macroeconomics
SS111 / GEOG101 - Introduction to Geography
SS133 / SOCI111 - Introduction to Sociology
SS134 / PSYC101 - Introduction to Psychology
SS190 / ANTH100 - Introduction to Anthropology
SS210 / CHFD220 - Human Sexuality
SO220 / SOCI220 - American Popular Culture

Science – 4 semester hours including required 1 hour lab
SC100 / SCIN100-Introduction to Biology
SC198 / SCIN101-Introduction to Biology Lab
SC101 / SCIN102-Introduction to Chemistry
SC199 / SCIN103-Introduction to Chemistry Lab   
SC102 / SCIN104-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology 
SC122 / SCIN105-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
SC103 / SCIN106-Introduction to Physics 
SC123 / SCIN107-Introduction to Physics Lab
SC104 / SCIN108-Introduction to Astronomy
SC124 / SCIN109-Introduction to Astronomy Lab
SC106 / SCIN112-Introduction to Oceanography 
SC126 / SCIN113-Introduction to Oceanography Lab
SC107 / SCIN114-Introduction to Meteorology
SC127 / SCIN115-Introduction to Meteorology Lab
SC105/ SCIN110-Introducation to Forestry
SC125/ SCIN111-Introducation to Forestry Lab
SC110/ SCIN118-Introducation to Human Ecology
SC120/ SCIN119-Introduction to Human Ecology Lab
SC108/ SCIN116-Introduction to Physical Geology
SC128/ SCIN117-Introduction to Physical Geology Lab

Mathematics - 3 semester hours
MA112 / MATH110 - College Algebra
MA113 / MATH111 - College Trigonometry
MA125 / MATH125 - Math for Liberal Arts Majors
MA225 / MATH225 - Calculus

History - 6 semester hours
HS101 / HIST101 - American History to 1877
HS102 / HIST102 - American History since 1877
HS111 / HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650
HS112 / HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650
HS121 / HIST121 - Western Civilization Before The Thirty Years War
HS122 / HIST122 - Western Civilization Since Thirty Years War
HS215 / HIST223 - History of the American Indian
HS217 / HIST221 - African-American History before 1877
HS218 / HIST222 - African-American History since 1877

Humanities - 3 semester hours
HM101 / SPAN100 - Spanish I
HM102 / SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: HM101]
HM103 / FREN100 - French I
HM104 / FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: HM103]
HM105 / ARAB100 - Arabic I
HM106 / ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite: HM105]
HM107 / RUSS100 - Russian I
HM108 / RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite: HM107]
HM109 / CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin)
HM110 / CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: HM109]
HM111 / GERM100 - German I
HM112 / GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: HM111]
HM200 / MUSI200 - Music Appreciation
HM230 / RELS201 - Introduction to World Religions
HM240 / ARTH200 - Art Appreciation
HM277 / PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
PH101 / PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking

Literature - 3 semester hours
HM201 / LITR220 - American Literature before the Civil War
HM202 / LITR221 - American Literature from Civil War to Present
HM221 / LITR210 - English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century
HM222 / LITR211 - English Literature: 18th Century to Present
HM211 / LITR201 - World Literature through the Renaissance
HM212 / LITR202 - World Literature since the Renaissance

Political Science - 3 semester hours
SS121 / POLS210 - American Government I
SS131 / IRLS210 - International Relations I

Core requirements (24 Semester hours)
CS101 / ITCC101 - Basic Computer Applications OR CS103 / ITCC102 - Advanced Computer Applications
EN225 / ENGL225 - Business Writing
GM156 / BUSN100 - Basics of Business
GM229 / ACCT100 - Accounting I
GM310 / MGMT311 - Organizational Behavior
MK144 / MKTG101 - Introduction to Marketing
SS101 / ECON101 - Microeconomics
SS102 / ECON102 - Macroeconomics

Elective Requirements (0 semester hours)

There are no electives in this degree

Total = 61 semester hours

Associate of Arts in Communication

The Associate of Arts in Communication is now offered to permit students with professional aspirations to perfect their oral and written communication skills. The new degree ensures that students will learn about such important communication issues as interpersonal, intercultural and media communication, gender differences in communication, communication ethics, and small group communication. Students in this program are exposed to historical speeches, communication theory, and practical preparation for presentations.  Students graduating from this program may apply this degree toward the completion of requirements for any related Bachelor’s degree where oral communication is a consideration.

Program Objectives:

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Associate of Arts in Communication also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates.  With reference to each of the respective areas of Communication, graduates in this degree program will be able to do the following:

• Describe the various theoretical models and separate parts of the communication process.
• Prepare and deliver a presentation appropriate to a selected communication setting or event.
• Articulate the issues relevant to interpersonal and/or intercultural communication.
• Apply relevant techniques to interpersonal and/or intercultural communication.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the history, models, theories, and concepts of mass communication.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the ethics of communication.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics and processes of small group communication.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the issues and dynamics of communication between genders.

RQ295 Academic and Career Planning / Foundations of Online Learning
(3 semester hours)- Required as the first course in all undergraduate programs.

General Education Requirements (34 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours
EN101 / ENGL101- Proficiency in Writing (Required)
EN102 / ENGL102- Effectiveness in Writing or
EN202 / ENGL200  English Composition and Literature

Social Sciences - 6 semester hours
SS101 / ECON101 Microeconomics
SS102 / ECON102 Macroeconomics
SS111 / GEOG101 Introduction to Geography
SS133 / SOCI111Introduction to Sociology
SS134 / PSYC101- Introduction to Psychology 
SS190 / ANTH100- Introduction to Anthropology
SS210 / CHFD220-  Human Sexuality
SO220/ SOCI220-American Popular Culture

Science – 4 semester hours including required 1 hour lab
SC100 / SCIN100-Introduction to Biology
SC198 / SCIN101-Introduction to Biology Lab
SC101 / SCIN102-Introduction to Chemistry
SC199 / SCIN103-Introduction to Chemistry Lab   
SC102 / SCIN104-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology 
SC122 / SCIN105-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
SC103 / SCIN106-Introduction to Physics 
SC123 / SCIN107-Introduction to Physics Lab
SC104 / SCIN108-Introduction to Astronomy
SC124 / SCIN109-Introduction to Astronomy Lab
SC106 / SCIN112-Introduction to Oceanography 
SC126 / SCIN113-Introduction to Oceanography Lab
SC107 / SCIN114-Introduction to Meteorology
SC127 / SCIN115-Introduction to Meteorology Lab
SC105/ SCIN110-Introducation to Forestry
SC125/ SCIN111-Introducation to Forestry Lab
SC110/ SCIN118-Introducation to Human Ecology
SC120/ SCIN119-Introduction to Human Ecology Lab
SC108/ SCIN116-Introduction to Physical Geology
SC128/ SCIN117-Introduction to Physical Geology Lab

Mathematics - 3 semester hours
MA112 / MATH110 - College Algebra
MA113 / MATH111 - College Trigonometry
MA125 / MATH125 - Math for Liberal Arts Majors
MA225 / MATH225 - Calculus

History - 6 semester hours
HS101 / HIST101 - American History to 1877
HS102 / HIST102 - American History since 1877
HS111 / HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650
HS112 / HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650
HS121 / HIST121 - Western Civilization Before The Thirty Years War
HS122 / HIST122 - Western Civilization Since Thirty Years War
HS215 / HIST223 - History of the American Indian
HS217 / HIST221 - African-American History before 1877
HS218 / HIST222 - African-American History since 1877

Humanities – 3 semester hours
HM101 / SPAN100 - Spanish I
HM102 / SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: HM101]
HM103 / FREN100 - French I
HM104 / FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: HM103]
HM105 / ARAB100 - Arabic I
HM106 / ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite: HM105]
HM107 / RUSS100 - Russian I
HM108 / RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite: HM107]
HM109 / CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin)
HM110 / CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: HM109]
HM111 / GERM100 - German I
HM112 / GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: HM111]
HM200 / MUSI200 - Music Appreciation
HM230 / RELS201- Introduction to World Religions
HM240 / ARTH200 - Art Appreciation
HM277/ PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
PH101 / PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy
GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking

Literature – 3 semester hours
HM201 / LITR220-American Literature before the Civil War
HM202 / LITR221-Amercian Literature from Civil War to Present
HM221 / LITR210-English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century
HM222 / LITR211-English Literature: 18th Century to Present
HM211 / LITR201-World Lit through the Renaissance
HM212 / LITR202-World Lit since the Renaissance

Political Science 3 semester hours
SS121/ POLS210-American Government I
SS131/ IRLS210-International Relations

Core Requirements (18 semester hours)
GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking
GM239 / COMM240 - Intercultural Communication
GM286/ COMM250-Mass Communications
GM287/ COMM280 Ethics in Communication
GM288 / COMM220 - Small Group Communication
PY338 / COMM210 - Communication and Gender

Elective Requirements (6 semester hours)
Students must complete 6 semester hours comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not taken to fulfill the requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements.

Total = 61 semester hours

Associate of Arts in Counter-Terrorism Studies

In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, on the United States, there is great discussion about the ‘new’ methods of terrorism and how to effectively apply counter terrorism concepts to tackle this international security challenge.  Political and military leaders are still grappling with strategies to combat the new terrorists as witnessed by events in Madrid in 2004 and London in 2005 and daily in Iraq and Afghanistan.

To effectively combat this new scourge we must explore the origins of and motivations for terrorism, terrorist strategy and tactics. This presents real challenges to any government and national security community due to the many different domestic and international terrorist groups, each with their own leadership, motivations, political objectives and their own repertoire of tactics. The fact that these groups continue to evolve and mature in their capability means even greater challenges lay ahead for the U.S. military and government agencies involved in combating terrorism and in ensuring homeland security.

The fully developed degree program at APUS prepares students for the complexities of this field, along with preparation in a number of areas across the counter terrorism and homeland security spectrum.  In its degree programs, APUS takes an integrated approach that reflects this discipline in its current emergency state.
 
Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Associate of Arts in Counter-Terrorism Studies also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates.  With reference to each of the respective areas of counter terrorism, graduates in this degree program will be able to do the following:

• Explore the theory and history of terrorism and political violence.
• Identify different domestic and international terrorist groups, their leadership, and their tactics.
• Recognize the motivations of terrorist leaders and their followers.
• Determine the evolving nature of domestic and international terrorism.
• Define government agencies involved in combating terrorism and in ensuring homeland security.
• Describe countermeasures available to US agencies fighting terrorism.

RQ295 Academic and Career Planning / Foundations of Online Learning
3 semester hours)- Required as the first course in all undergraduate programs.

General Education Requirements (34 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours
EN101 / ENGL101- Proficiency in Writing (Required)
EN102 / ENGL102- Effectiveness in Writing or
EN202 / ENGL200  English Composition and Literature

Social Sciences - 6 semester hours
SS101 / ECON101 Microeconomics
SS102 / ECON102 Macroeconomics
SS111 / GEOG101 Introduction to Geography
SS133 / SOCI111Introduction to Sociology
SS134 / PSYC101- Introduction to Psychology 
SS190 / ANTH100- Introduction to Anthropology
SS210 / CHFD220-  Human Sexuality
SO220/ SOCI220-American Popular Culture

Science – 4 semester hours including required 1 hour lab
SC100 / SCIN100-Introduction to Biology
SC198 / SCIN101-Introduction to Biology Lab
SC101 / SCIN102-Introduction to Chemistry
SC199 / SCIN103-Introduction to Chemistry Lab   
SC102 / SCIN104-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology 
SC122 / SCIN105-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
SC103 / SCIN106-Introduction to Physics 
SC123 / SCIN107-Introduction to Physics Lab
SC104 / SCIN108-Introduction to Astronomy
SC124 / SCIN109-Introduction to Astronomy Lab
SC106 / SCIN112-Introduction to Oceanography 
SC126 / SCIN113-Introduction to Oceanography Lab
SC107 / SCIN114-Introduction to Meteorology
SC127 / SCIN115-Introduction to Meteorology Lab
SC105/ SCIN110-Introducation to Forestry
SC125/ SCIN111-Introducation to Forestry Lab
SC110/ SCIN118-Introducation to Human Ecology
SC120/ SCIN119-Introduction to Human Ecology Lab
SC108/ SCIN116-Introduction to Physical Geology
SC128/ SCIN117-Introduction to Physical Geology Lab

Mathematics - 3 semester hours
MA112 / MATH110 - College Algebra
MA113 / MATH111 - College Trigonometry
MA125 / MATH125 - Math for Liberal Arts Majors
MA225 / MATH225 - Calculus

History - 6 semester hours
HS101 / HIST101 - American History to 1877
HS102 / HIST102 - American History since 1877
HS111 / HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650
HS112 / HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650
HS121 / HIST121 - Western Civilization Before The Thirty Years War
HS122 / HIST122 - Western Civilization Since Thirty Years War
HS215 / HIST223 - History of the American Indian
HS217 / HIST221 - African-American History before 1877
HS218 / HIST222 - African-American History since 1877

Humanities – 3 semester hours
HM101 / SPAN100 - Spanish I
HM102 / SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: HM101]
HM103 / FREN100 - French I
HM104 / FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: HM103]
HM105 / ARAB100 - Arabic I
HM106 / ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite: HM105]
HM107 / RUSS100 - Russian I
HM108 / RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite: HM107]
HM109 / CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin)
HM110 / CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: HM109]
HM111 / GERM100 - German I
HM112 / GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: HM111]
HM200 / MUSI200 - Music Appreciation
HM230 / RELS201- Introduction to World Religions
HM240 / ARTH200 - Art Appreciation
HM277/ PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
PH101 / PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy
GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking

Literature – 3 semester hours
HM201 / LITR220-American Literature before the Civil War
HM202 / LITR221-Amercian Literature from Civil War to Present
HM221 / LITR210-English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century
HM222 / LITR211-English Literature: 18th Century to Present
HM211 / LITR201-World Lit through the Renaissance
HM212 / LITR202-World Lit since the Renaissance

Political Science 3 semester hours
SS121/ POLS210-American Government I
SS131/ IRLS210-International Relations

Core Requirements (15 semester hours)
GM160 / HLSS211 - Emergency Response to Terrorism
IR310 / HLSS101 - Homeland Defense
IS100 / HLSS151 - Introduction to Terrorism 
IS102 / HLSS153 - The International Terrorist 
IS201/ HLSS225 - Intermediate Terrorism

Major Requirements (9 semester hours)
Students must complete nine (9) semester hours comprised of the courses listed below courses not taken to fulfill the requirements listed above. 

GM260 / HLSS212 - Chemical, Biological, & Radiological Hazards
GM261 / HLSS213 - Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident Command
IR311/ HLSS104 – Chemical and Biological Defense
IS103 / HLSS154 - Mind of a Terrorist
IS200 / HLSS155 - Terrorist Tactics
IS202 /HLSS201 – Islamic Fundamentalism

Elective Requirements (0 semester hours)

There are no electives in this degree

Total = 61 semester hours

Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education

The Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education prepares graduates for professional care of children from birth to three years in a variety of settings via the following program outcomes:

• Articulate the major theoretical concepts undergirding the effective practice of infant and toddler care as a subspecialty of the larger disciplines of developmental psychology and early education.
• Apply the fundamentals and methodologies of planning and implementing infant and toddler education and care programs
• Apply historical and contemporary informally and formally gathered data in the development of infant and toddler care programs
• Critically evaluate the relationship between infant and toddler development and interactions with parents, siblings, peers, care providers, educators and communities.
• Identify and practice interpersonal, group, and presentational communication skills applicable in personal and professional intercultural environments.

RQ295 Academic and Career Planning / Foundations of Online Learning
(3 semester hours)- Required as the first course in all undergraduate programs.

General Education Requirements (34 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours
EN101 / ENGL101 - Proficiency in Writing [Required]
EN102 / ENGL102 - Effectiveness in Writing
EN202 / ENGL200 - Composition and Literature

Social Sciences – 6 semester hours
SS101 / ECON101 - Microeconomics
SS102 / ECON102 - Macroeconomics
SS111 / GEOG101 - Introduction to Geology
SS133 / SOCI111 - Introduction to Sociology
SS134 / PSYC101 - Introduction to Psychology
SS190 / ANTH100 - Introduction to Anthropology
SS210 / CHFD220 - Human Sexuality
SO220 / SOCI220 - American Popular Culture

Science – 4 semester hours including required 1 hour lab
SC100 / SCIN100-Introduction to Biology
SC198 / SCIN101-Introduction to Biology Lab
SC101 / SCIN102-Introduction to Chemistry
SC199 / SCIN103-Introduction to Chemistry Lab   
SC102 / SCIN104-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology 
SC122 / SCIN105-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
SC103 / SCIN106-Introduction to Physics 
SC123 / SCIN107-Introduction to Physics Lab
SC104 / SCIN108-Introduction to Astronomy
SC124 / SCIN109-Introduction to Astronomy Lab
SC106 / SCIN112-Introduction to Oceanography 
SC126 / SCIN113-Introduction to Oceanography Lab
SC107 / SCIN114-Introduction to Meteorology
SC127 / SCIN115-Introduction to Meteorology Lab
SC105/ SCIN110-Introduction to Forestry
SC125/ SCIN111-Introducation to Forestry Lab
SC110/ SCIN118-Introducation to Human Ecology
SC120/ SCIN119-Introduction to Human Ecology Lab
SC108/ SCIN116-Introduction to Physical Geology
SC128/ SCIN117-Introduction to Physical Geology Lab

Mathematics – 3 semester hours
MA112 / MATH110 - College Algebra
MA113 / MATH111 - College Trigonometry
MA125 / MATH125 - Math for Liberal Arts
MA225 / MATH225 - Calculus

History – 6 semester hours
HS101 / HIST101 - American History to 1877
HS102 / HIST102 - American History since 1877
HS111 / HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650
HS112 / HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650
HS121 / HIST121 - Western Civilization Before The Thirty Years War
HS122 / HIST122 - Western Civilization Since Thirty Years War
HS215 / HIST223 - History of the American Indian
HS217 / HIST221 - African-American History before 1877
HS218 / HIST222 - African-American History since 1877

Humanities – 3 semester hours
HM101 / SPAN100 - Spanish I
HM102 / SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: HM101]
HM103 / FREN100 - French I
HM104 / FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: HM103]
HM105 / ARAB100 - Arabic I
HM106 / ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite: HM105]
HM107 / RUSS100 - Russian I
HM108 / RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite: HM107]
HM109 / CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin)
HM110 / CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: HM109]
HM111 / GERM100 - German I
HM112 / GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: HM111]
HM200 / MUSI200 - Music Appreciation
HM230 / RELS201- Introduction to World Religions
HM240 / ARTH200 - Art Appreciation
HM277/ PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
PH101 / PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy
GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking

Literature - 3 semester hours
HM201 / LITR220 - American Literature before the Civil War
HM202 / LITR221 - American Literature from Civil War to Present
HM221 / LITR210 - English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century
HM222 / LITR211 - English Literature: 18th Century to Present
HM211/ LITR201 - World Literature through the Renaissance
HM212 / LITR202 - World Literature since the Renaissance

Political Science - 3 semester hours
SS121 / POLS210 - American Government I
SS131 / IRLS210 - International Relations I

Core Requirements (21 semester hours)
PY100 / CHFD210- Childhood Educational Development
PY101 / CHFD212- Infant and Toddler Programs
PY103 / EDIC111 - Observation Techniques
PY309/ CHFD312 -Special Needs Students
PY377 / CHFD308- Infant-Toddler Development
PY384 /CHFD331 - Parenting
SO210 / CHFD225 - Introduction to the American Family

Elective Requirements (3 semester hours)
Students must complete 3 semester hours comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not taken to fulfill the requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements.

Total = 61 semester hours

Associate of Arts in General Studies

RQ295 Academic and Career Planning / Foundations of Online Learning
(3 semester hours)- Required as the first course in all undergraduate programs.

General Education Requirements (34 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours
EN101 / ENGL101- Proficiency in Writing (Required)
EN102 / ENGL102- Effectiveness in Writing or
EN202 / ENGL200  English Composition and Literature
 
Social Sciences - 6 semester hours
SS101 / ECON101 Microeconomics
SS102 / ECON102 Macroeconomics
SS111 / GEOG101 Introduction to Geography
SS133 / SOCI111Introduction to Sociology
SS134 / PSYC101- Introduction to Psychology 
SS190 / ANTH100- Introduction to Anthropology
SS210 / CHFD220-  Human Sexuality
SO220/ SOCI220-American Popular Culture

Science – 4 semester hours including required 1 hour lab
SC100 / SCIN100-Introduction to Biology
SC198 / SCIN101-Introduction to Biology Lab
SC101 / SCIN102-Introduction to Chemistry
SC199 / SCIN103-Introduction to Chemistry Lab   
SC102 / SCIN104-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology 
SC122 / SCIN105-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
SC103 / SCIN106-Introduction to Physics 
SC123 / SCIN107-Introduction to Physics Lab
SC104 / SCIN108-Introduction to Astronomy
SC124 / SCIN109-Introduction to Astronomy Lab
SC106 / SCIN112-Introduction to Oceanography 
SC126 / SCIN113-Introduction to Oceanography Lab
SC107 / SCIN114-Introduction to Meteorology
SC127 / SCIN115-Introduction to Meteorology Lab
SC105/ SCIN110-Introducation to Forestry
SC125/ SCIN111-Introducation to Forestry Lab
SC110/ SCIN118-Introducation to Human Ecology
SC120/ SCIN119-Introduction to Human Ecology Lab
SC108/ SCIN116-Introduction to Physical Geology
SC128/ SCIN117-Introduction to Physical Geology Lab

Mathematics - 3 semester hours
MA112 / MATH110 - College Algebra
MA113 / MATH111 - College Trigonometry
MA125 / MATH125 - Math for Liberal Arts Majors
MA225 / MATH225 - Calculus

History - 6 semester hours
HS101 / HIST101 - American History to 1877
HS102 / HIST102 - American History since 1877
HS111 / HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650
HS112 / HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650
HS121 / HIST121 - Western Civilization Before The Thirty Years War
HS122 / HIST122 - Western Civilization Since Thirty Years War
HS215 / HIST223 - History of the American Indian
HS217 / HIST221 - African-American History before 1877
HS218 / HIST222 - African-American History since 1877

Humanities – 3 semester hours
HM101 / SPAN100 - Spanish I
HM102 / SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: HM101]
HM103 / FREN100 - French I
HM104 / FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: HM103]
HM105 / ARAB100 - Arabic I
HM106 / ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite: HM105]
HM107 / RUSS100 - Russian I
HM108 / RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite: HM107]
HM109 / CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin)
HM110 / CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: HM109]
HM111 / GERM100 - German I
HM112 / GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: HM111]
HM200 / MUSI200 - Music Appreciation
HM230 / RELS201- Introduction to World Religions
HM240 / ARTH200 - Art Appreciation
HM277/ PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
PH101 / PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy
GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking

Literature – 3 semester hours
HM201 / LITR220-American Literature before the Civil War
HM202 / LITR221-Amercian Literature from Civil War to Present
HM221 / LITR210-English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century
HM222 / LITR211-English Literature: 18th Century to Present
HM211 / LITR201-World Lit through the Renaissance
HM212 / LITR202-World Lit since the Renaissance

Political Science 3 semester hours
SS121/ POLS210-American Government I
SS131/ IRLS210-International Relations

Elective Requirements (24 semester hours)

Total = 61 semester hours

Associate of Arts in History

The Associate of Arts in History is now offered to better suit professional aspirations and interests of our students. The new degree ensures that students will learn about historical periods across a global perspective. Students in this program are exposed to various pivotal historical events, cultures, and regions.  Students graduating from this program may apply this degree toward the completion of requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in History or related degree.

Program Objectives:

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Associate of Arts in History also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. With reference to each of the respective areas of history, graduates in this degree program will be able to do the following:

• Compare and contrast the historical experiences that go beyond a single time period and national or cultural experience.
• Interpret historical forces that have shaped social change and contemporary human problems.
• Analyze history from diverse perspectives of ancient and contemporary historical cultures, nations, and regions.
• Analyze history from in-depth study of one or more periods, cultures, nations, regions, or seminal events.
• Demonstrate an understanding of history as a creative enterprise, a subjective discipline, and an imaginative interpretation of the past through art and architecture.

RQ295 Academic and Career Planning / Foundations of Online Learning
(3 semester hours)- Required as the first course in all undergraduate programs.

General Education Requirements (34 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours
EN101 / ENGL101- Proficiency in Writing (Required)
EN102 / ENGL102- Effectiveness in Writing or
EN202 / ENGL200  English Composition and Literature
 
Social Sciences - 6 semester hours
SS101 / ECON101 Microeconomics
SS102 / ECON102 Macroeconomics
SS111 / GEOG101 Introduction to Geography
SS133 / SOCI111Introduction to Sociology
SS134 / PSYC101- Introduction to Psychology 
SS190 / ANTH100- Introduction to Anthropology
SS210 / CHFD220-  Human Sexuality
SO220/ SOCI220-American Popular Culture

Science – 4 semester hours including required 1 hour lab
SC100 / SCIN100-Introduction to Biology
SC198 / SCIN101-Introduction to Biology Lab
SC101 / SCIN102-Introduction to Chemistry
SC199 / SCIN103-Introduction to Chemistry Lab   
SC102 / SCIN104-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology 
SC122 / SCIN105-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
SC103 / SCIN106-Introduction to Physics 
SC123 / SCIN107-Introduction to Physics Lab
SC104 / SCIN108-Introduction to Astronomy
SC124 / SCIN109-Introduction to Astronomy Lab
SC106 / SCIN112-Introduction to Oceanography 
SC126 / SCIN113-Introduction to Oceanography Lab
SC107 / SCIN114-Introduction to Meteorology
SC127 / SCIN115-Introduction to Meteorology Lab
SC105/ SCIN110-Introducation to Forestry
SC125/ SCIN111-Introducation to Forestry Lab
SC110/ SCIN118-Introducation to Human Ecology
SC120/ SCIN119-Introduction to Human Ecology Lab
SC108/ SCIN116-Introduction to Physical Geology
SC128/ SCIN117-Introduction to Physical Geology Lab

Mathematics - 3 semester hours
MA112 / MATH110 - College Algebra
MA113 / MATH111 - College Trigonometry
MA125 / MATH125 - Math for Liberal Arts Majors
MA225 / MATH225 - Calculus

History - 6 semester hours
HS101 / HIST101 - American History to 1877
HS102 / HIST102 - American History since 1877
HS111 / HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650
HS112 / HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650
HS121 / HIST121 - Western Civilization Before The Thirty Years War
HS122 / HIST122 - Western Civilization Since Thirty Years War
HS215 / HIST223 - History of the American Indian
HS217 / HIST221 - African-American History before 1877
HS218 / HIST222 - African-American History since 1877

Humanities – 3 semester hours
HM101 / SPAN100 - Spanish I
HM102 / SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: HM101]
HM103 / FREN100 - French I
HM104 / FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: HM103]
HM105 / ARAB100 - Arabic I
HM106 / ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite: HM105]
HM107 / RUSS100 - Russian I
HM108 / RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite: HM107]
HM109 / CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin)
HM110 / CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: HM109]
HM111 / GERM100 - German I
HM112 / GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: HM111]
HM200 / MUSI200 - Music Appreciation
HM230 / RELS201- Introduction to World Religions
HM240 / ARTH200 - Art Appreciation
HM277/ PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
PH101 / PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy
GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking

Literature – 3 semester hours
HM201 / LITR220-American Literature before the Civil War
HM202 / LITR221-Amercian Literature from Civil War to Present
HM221 / LITR210-English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century
HM222 / LITR211-English Literature: 18th Century to Present
HM211 / LITR201-World Lit through the Renaissance
HM212 / LITR202-World Lit since the Renaissance

Political Science 3 semester hours
SS121/ POLS210-American Government I
SS131/ IRLS210-International Relations

Degree Requirements (18 semester hours)

6 semester hours  (Choose any two courses not taken to fulfill General Education requirements)
HS101 / HIST101- American History to 1877
HS102 / HIST102- American History since 1877
HS111 / HIST111- World Civilization I
HS112 / HIST112- World Civilization II
HS121 / HIST121-Western Civilization Before The Thirty Years War
HS122 / HIST122-Western Civilization Since Thirty Years War
HS215 / HIST223-History of the American Indian
HS217 / HIST221-African-American History before 1877
HS218 / HIST222- African-American History since 1877

6 semester hours (Choose any two courses)
HM235 / ARTH221– American Architecture
HM236 / ARTH220– World Architecture
HM241 / ARTH210- American Art
HM270 / ARTH230 -Ancient and Medieval Art
HM271 / ARTH231-Renaissance to Modern Art

6 semester hours (Choose any two courses)
HS131 /HIST131- Eastern Civilization before 1500
HS132/ HIST132 - Eastern Civilization since 1500
SS380 /IRLS251- Middle American Indigenous Civilizations
SS384 / IRLS240- European Peoples and Cultures
SS385 / IRLS220 African Peoples and Cultures

Elective Requirements (6 semester hours)
Students must complete six (6) semester hours comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not taken to fulfill the requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements.

Total = 61 semester hours

Associate of Arts in Hospitality

The Associate of Arts in Hospitality provides students a general basis in fundamental restaurant operations.  Students are exposed to several facets of this challenging career including purchasing and storage, food service sanitation, food preparation, legal aspects and insurance, and marketing and sales.  

Program Objectives:

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Arts in Hospitality will have achieve the following objectives:

• Define the background and historical development of the hospitality industry and its component areas.
• Examine topics including but not limited to, food borne diseases and how to control them, importance of employee personal hygiene and habits, and appropriate procedures for handling utensils and equipment.
• Review the components of the foodservice system: marketing, menu planning, logistical      support, production, service, controls and quality assurance.
• Explain the operations and management of full-service restaurants include operational issues, customer satisfaction, restaurant trends and challenges, financial accountability, service issues, and management development.
• Interpret and illustrate the standards, techniques, and practices in large quantity food production, to include sales, production, and service of meals in varied environments.
• List the principles and techniques of purchasing both food and non-food supplies applicable to the food industry.
• Construct the legal rights and liabilities of travel and tourism personnel, hotel and restaurant operators, including innkeeper and guest, landlord and tenant, liquor, sanitation, labor and other laws applicable to hotel and restaurant operations.

RQ295 Academic and Career Planning / Foundations of Online Learning
(3 semester hours)- Required as the first course in all undergraduate programs.

General Education Requirements (34 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours
EN101 / ENGL101- Proficiency in Writing (Required)
EN102 / ENGL102- Effectiveness in Writing or
EN202 / ENGL200  English Composition and Literature

Social Sciences - 6 semester hours
SS101 / ECON101 Microeconomics
SS102 / ECON102 Macroeconomics 
SS111 / GEOG101 Introduction to Geography
SS133 / SOCI111Introduction to Sociology
SS134 / PSYC101- Introduction to Psychology 
SS190 / ANTH100- Introduction to Anthropology
SS210 / CHFD220-  Human Sexuality
SO220/ SOCI220-American Popular Culture

Science – 4 semester hours including required 1 hour lab
SC100 / SCIN100-Introduction to Biology
SC198 / SCIN101-Introduction to Biology Lab
SC101 / SCIN102-Introduction to Chemistry
SC199 / SCIN103-Introduction to Chemistry Lab   
SC102 / SCIN104-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology 
SC122 / SCIN105-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
SC103 / SCIN106-Introduction to Physics 
SC123 / SCIN107-Introduction to Physics Lab
SC104 / SCIN108-Introduction to Astronomy
SC124 / SCIN109-Introduction to Astronomy Lab
SC106 / SCIN112-Introduction to Oceanography 
SC126 / SCIN113-Introduction to Oceanography Lab
SC107 / SCIN114-Introduction to Meteorology
SC127 / SCIN115-Introduction to Meteorology Lab
SC105/ SCIN110-Introducation to Forestry
SC125/ SCIN111-Introducation to Forestry Lab
SC110/ SCIN118-Introducation to Human Ecology
SC120/ SCIN119-Introduction to Human Ecology Lab
SC108/ SCIN116-Introduction to Physical Geology
SC128/ SCIN117-Introduction to Physical Geology Lab

Mathematics - 3 semester hours
MA112 / MATH110 - College Algebra
MA113 / MATH111 - College Trigonometry
MA125 / MATH125 - Math for Liberal Arts Majors
MA225 / MATH225 - Calculus

History - 6 semester hours
HS101 / HIST101 - American History to 1877
HS102 / HIST102 - American History since 1877
HS111 / HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650
HS112 / HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650
HS121 / HIST121 - Western Civilization Before The Thirty Years War
HS122 / HIST122 - Western Civilization Since Thirty Years War
HS215 / HIST223 - History of the American Indian
HS217 / HIST221 - African-American History before 1877
HS218 / HIST222 - African-American History since 1877

Humanities – 3 semester hours
HM101 / SPAN100 - Spanish I
HM102 / SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: HM101]
HM103 / FREN100 - French I
HM104 / FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: HM103]
HM105 / ARAB100 - Arabic I
HM106 / ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite: HM105]
HM107 / RUSS100 - Russian I
HM108 / RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite: HM107]
HM109 / CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin)
HM110 / CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: HM109]
HM111 / GERM100 - German I
HM112 / GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: HM111]
HM200 / MUSI200 - Music Appreciation
HM230 / RELS201- Introduction to World Religions
HM240 / ARTH200 - Art Appreciation
HM277/ PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
PH101 / PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy
GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking

Literature – 3 semester hours
HM201 / LITR220-American Literature before the Civil War
HM202 / LITR221-Amercian Literature from Civil War to Present
HM221 / LITR210-English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century
HM222 / LITR211-English Literature: 18th Century to Present
HM211 / LITR201-World Lit through the Renaissance
HM212 / LITR202-World Lit since the Renaissance

Political Science 3 semester hours
SS121/ POLS210-American Government I
SS131/ IRLS210-International Relations

CONCENTRATION in Restaurant Operations

Concentration Requirements  (21 semester hours)
GM112 / HOSP100 - Introduction to Hospitality Management
GM113 / HOSP101 - Foodservice Sanitation
GM253 / HOSP200 - Food and Beverage Management
GM254 / HOSP201 - Restaurant Operations Management
GM255 / HOSP202 - Quantity Food Preparation
GM256 / HOSP203 - Hotel & Restaurant Purchasing
GM257 / HOSP204 - Introduction to Hotel and Restaurant Law

Elective Requirements (3 semester hours)
Students must complete 3 semester hours comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not taken to fulfill the requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements.

Total = 61 semester hours

Associate of Arts in Military History

The Associate of Arts in Military History is now offered to better suit professional aspirations and interests of our students. The new degree ensures that students will learn about warfare from ancient times to the present and the patterns of western ways of war. Students in this program are exposed to how warfighting and foreign policy are related as well as military service histories.  Students graduating from this program may apply this degree toward the completion of requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Military History or related degree.

Degree Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Associate of Arts in Military History also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. With reference to each of the respective areas of history, graduates in this degree program will be able to do the following:

• Identify the changing patterns of warfare within Western civilization, to include analyses of principal military thinkers and the evolving relationship among Western societies, warfare, and their military institutions.
• Compare warfighting during ancient times through to the beginning of the 17th century to the present with emphasis on technological advances in the military arts and sciences and their short term and long term effects on strategy and tactics.
• Examine the American military institution from the colonial period to the current environment in the 21st century.
• Examine the historical context of American Foreign Policy from the entry of the United States onto the world scene at the turn of the 20th Century.
• Contrast the development of the military services, including the roles and missions assigned its forces and on the effect of technological change on the doctrine and organization of forces.

RQ295 Academic and Career Planning / Foundations of Online Learning
(3 semester hours)- Required as the first course in all undergraduate programs.

General Education Requirements (34 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours
EN101 / ENGL101- Proficiency in Writing (Required)
EN102 / ENGL102- Effectiveness in Writing or
EN202 / ENGL200  English Composition and Literature
 
Social Sciences - 6 semester hours
SS101 / ECON101 Microeconomics
SS102 / ECON102 Macroeconomics 
SS111 / GEOG101 Introduction to Geography
SS133 / SOCI111Introduction to Sociology
SS134 / PSYC101- Introduction to Psychology 
SS190 / ANTH100- Introduction to Anthropology
SS210 / CHFD220-  Human Sexuality
SO220/ SOCI220-American Popular Culture

Science – 4 semester hours including required 1 hour lab
SC100 / SCIN100-Introduction to Biology
SC198 / SCIN101-Introduction to Biology Lab
SC101 / SCIN102-Introduction to Chemistry
SC199 / SCIN103-Introduction to Chemistry Lab   
SC102 / SCIN104-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology 
SC122 / SCIN105-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
SC103 / SCIN106-Introduction to Physics 
SC123 / SCIN107-Introduction to Physics Lab
SC104 / SCIN108-Introduction to Astronomy
SC124 / SCIN109-Introduction to Astronomy Lab
SC106 / SCIN112-Introduction to Oceanography 
SC126 / SCIN113-Introduction to Oceanography Lab
SC107 / SCIN114-Introduction to Meteorology
SC127 / SCIN115-Introduction to Meteorology Lab
SC105/ SCIN110-Introducation to Forestry
SC125/ SCIN111-Introducation to Forestry Lab
SC110/ SCIN118-Introducation to Human Ecology
SC120/ SCIN119-Introduction to Human Ecology Lab
SC108/ SCIN116-Introduction to Physical Geology
SC128/ SCIN117-Introduction to Physical Geology Lab

Mathematics - 3 semester hours
MA112 / MATH110 - College Algebra
MA113 / MATH111 - College Trigonometry
MA125 / MATH125 - Math for Liberal Arts Majors
MA225 / MATH225 - Calculus

History - 6 semester hours
HS101 / HIST101 - American History to 1877
HS102 / HIST102 - American History since 1877
HS111 / HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650
HS112 / HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650
HS121 / HIST121 - Western Civilization Before The Thirty Years War
HS122 / HIST122 - Western Civilization Since Thirty Years War
HS215 / HIST223 - History of the American Indian
HS217 / HIST221 - African-American History before 1877
HS218 / HIST222 - African-American History since 1877

Humanities – 3 semester hours
HM101 / SPAN100 - Spanish I
HM102 / SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: HM101]
HM103 / FREN100 - French I
HM104 / FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: HM103]
HM105 / ARAB100 - Arabic I
HM106 / ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite: HM105]
HM107 / RUSS100 - Russian I
HM108 / RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite: HM107]
HM109 / CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin)
HM110 / CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: HM109]
HM111 / GERM100 - German I
HM112 / GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: HM111]
HM200 / MUSI200 - Music Appreciation
HM230 / RELS201- Introduction to World Religions
HM240 / ARTH200 - Art Appreciation
HM277/ PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
PH101 / PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy
GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking

Literature – 3 semester hours
HM201 / LITR220-American Literature before the Civil War
HM202 / LITR221-Amercian Literature from Civil War to Present
HM221 / LITR210-English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century
HM222 / LITR211-English Literature: 18th Century to Present
HM211 / LITR201-World Lit through the Renaissance
HM212 / LITR202-World Lit since the Renaissance

Political Science 3 semester hours
SS121/ POLS210-American Government I
SS131/ IRLS210-International Relations

Core Requirements (18 semester hours)
IS100/HLSS151 - Introduction to Terrorism
MH304 / IRLS214 – American Foreign Policy
MH312 / MILH202- Survey of American Military History
RQ301 / MILH201- Introduction to Military History
RQ302 / MILH221-- War from Antiquity to 1700
RQ303 / MILH222- War from 1700 to the Present

Elective Requirements (6 semester hours)
Students must complete six (6) semester hours comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not taken to fulfill the requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements.

Total = 61 semester hours

Associate of Arts in Personnel Administration

The Associates of Arts in Personnel Administration is designed to offer a practical base of knowledge that prepares students to deal with the complexities and challenges of managing today's global workforce. Topics of study include recruitment, selection, team dynamics, ethics, performance management, compensation, benefits, labor and employee relations, and policy and records management.

Program Objectives:

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Associates Degree in Personnel Administration also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. Graduates in this degree program will be able to do the following:

• Provide human resource competencies (SHRM)and practical applications to ensure that human capital is available, capable, and effective in an ever-changing global environment.
• Prepare students to become strategic partners with top management in assessing, problem solving, and providing recommendations that link to strategic goals.
• Conduct effective human resource planning for technology and innovation in a global environment.
• Evaluate and analyze the challenges that human resources face in modern organizations.
• Demonstrate team-management skills with a focus on the group dynamics and ethics of an increasingly diverse workforce.

RQ295 Academic and Career Planning / Foundations of Online Learning
(3 semester hours)- Required as the first course in all undergraduate programs

General Education Requirements (34 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours
EN101 / ENGL101 - Proficiency in Writing [Required]
EN102 / ENGL102 - Effectiveness in Writing
EN202 / ENGL200 - Composition and Literature

Social Sciences - 6 semester hours
SS101 / ECON101 - Microeconomics
SS102 / ECON102 - Macroeconomics
SS111 / GEOG101 - Introduction to Geography
SS133 / SOCI111 - Introduction to Sociology
SS134 / PSYC101 - Introduction to Psychology
SS190 / ANTH100 - Introduction to Anthropology
SS210 / CHFD220 - Human Sexuality
SO220 / SOCI220 - American Popular Culture

Science - 4 semester hours including the required 1 hour lab
SC100 / SCIN100-Introduction to Biology
SC198 / SCIN101-Introduction to Biology Lab
SC101 / SCIN102-Introduction to Chemistry
SC199 / SCIN103-Introduction to Chemistry Lab   
SC102 / SCIN104-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology 
SC122 / SCIN105-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
SC103 / SCIN106-Introduction to Physics 
SC123 / SCIN107-Introduction to Physics Lab
SC104 / SCIN108-Introduction to Astronomy
SC124 / SCIN109-Introduction to Astronomy Lab
SC106 / SCIN112-Introduction to Oceanography 
SC126 / SCIN113-Introduction to Oceanography Lab
SC107 / SCIN114-Introduction to Meteorology
SC127 / SCIN115-Introduction to Meteorology Lab
SC105/ SCIN110-Introducation to Forestry
SC125/ SCIN111-Introducation to Forestry Lab
SC110/ SCIN118-Introducation to Human Ecology
SC120/ SCIN119-Introduction to Human Ecology Lab
SC108/ SCIN116-Introduction to Physical Geology
SC128/ SCIN117-Introduction to Physical Geology Lab

Mathematics - 3 semester hours
MA112 / MATH110 - College Algebra
MA113 / MATH111 - College Trigonometry
MA125 / MATH125 - Math for Liberal Arts Majors
MA225 / MATH225 - Calculus

History - 6 semester hours
HS101 / HIST101 - American History to 1877
HS102 / HIST102 - American History since 1877
HS111 / HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650
HS112 / HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650
HS121 / HIST121 - Western Civilization Before The Thirty Years War
HS122 / HIST122 - Western Civilization Since Thirty Years War
HS215 / HIST223 - History of the American Indian
HS217 / HIST221 - African-American History before 1877
HS218 / HIST222 - African-American History since 1877

Humanities - 3 semester hours
HM101 / SPAN100 - Spanish I
HM102 / SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: HM101]
HM103 / FREN100 - French I
HM104 / FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: HM103]
HM105 / ARAB100 - Arabic I
HM106 / ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite: HM105]
HM107 / RUSS100 - Russian I
HM108 / RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite: HM107]
HM109 / CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin)
HM110 / CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: HM109]
HM111 / GERM100 - German I
HM112 / GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: HM111]
HM200 / MUSI200 - Music Appreciation
HM230 / RELS201 - Introduction to World Religions
HM240 / ARTH200 - Art Appreciation
HM277 / PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
PH101 / PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy
GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking

Literature - 3 semester hours
HM201 / LITR220 - American Literature before the Civil War
HM202 / LITR221 - American Literature from Civil War to Present
HM221 / LITR210 - English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century
HM222 / LITR211 - English Literature: 18th Century to Present
HM211 / LITR201 - World Literature through the Renaissance
HM212 / LITR202 - World Literature since the Renaissance

Political Science - 3 semester hours
SS121 / POLS210 - American Government I
SS131 / IRLS210 - International Relations I

Core Requirements (18 semester hours)
GM101 / MGMT100 - Human Relations
GM102 / HRMT100 - Introduction to Personnel Management
GM103 / MGMT101 - Principles of Supervision
GM225 / HRMT201 - Employee Training/Development
GM289 / HRMT202 - Interviewing Fundamentals
GM310 / MGMT311 - Organizational Behavior

Elective Requirements (6 semester hours)
Students must complete 6 semester hours comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not taken to fulfill the requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements.

Total = 61 semester hours

Associate of Arts in Real Estate Studies

The Associate of Arts in Real Estate Studies provides a general basis in fundamental business skills for student’s considering a business career.  For student’s planning to enter one of several real estate-specific career fields upon graduation, the program examines the basic experience, education and licensing requirements as well as personal attributes required to succeed in these career areas.  These careers include real estate salesperson/broker, residential real property inspector, real property appraiser, mortgage broker/loan officer or property manager.

Program Objectives:

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Arts in Real Estate Studies will have completed the following objectives:

• Discuss career opportunities that exist in the real estate industry and the personal, educational, experiential and licensing requirements that pertain to each.
• Identify broad perspectives on the principles, practices, legal and ethical issues which are important to successful practitioners in each type of real estate careers.
• Apply specific skill sets important to each area of real estate practice, including; financial analysis, property appraisal, internet based marketing and research, contract negotiation, investment evaluation, personal marketing, time management and organizational skills, etc.
• Examined requirements to qualify for any licensing exams and/or other entry requirements (in the state(s) they plan to practice) pertinent to the area of real state that they identify as of interest.
• Develop clear strategies, goals and objectives, and action plans to launch a successful real estate career upon graduation, discharge or retirement.

RQ295 Academic and Career Planning / Foundations of Online Learning
(3 semester hours)- Required as the first course in all undergraduate programs.

General Education Requirements (34 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours
EN101 / ENGL101 - Proficiency in Writing [Required]
EN102 / ENGL102 - Effectiveness in Writing
EN202 / ENGL200 - Composition and Literature

Social Sciences - 6 semester hours
SS101 / ECON101 - Microeconomics
SS102 / ECON102 - Macroeconomics
SS111 / GEOG101 - Introduction to Geography
SS133 / SOCI111 - Introduction to Sociology
SS134 / PSYC101 - Introduction to Psychology
SS190 / ANTH100 - Introduction to Anthropology
SS210 / CHFD220 - Human Sexuality
SO220 / SOCI220 - American Popular Culture

Science - 4 semester hours including the required 1 hour lab
SC100 / SCIN100-Introduction to Biology
SC198 / SCIN101-Introduction to Biology Lab
SC101 / SCIN102-Introduction to Chemistry
SC199 / SCIN103-Introduction to Chemistry Lab   
SC102 / SCIN104-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology 
SC122 / SCIN105-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
SC103 / SCIN106-Introduction to Physics 
SC123 / SCIN107-Introduction to Physics Lab
SC104 / SCIN108-Introduction to Astronomy
SC124 / SCIN109-Introduction to Astronomy Lab
SC106 / SCIN112-Introduction to Oceanography 
SC126 / SCIN113-Introduction to Oceanography Lab
SC107 / SCIN114-Introduction to Meteorology
SC127 / SCIN115-Introduction to Meteorology Lab
SC105/ SCIN110-Introducation to Forestry
SC125/ SCIN111-Introducation to Forestry Lab
SC110/ SCIN118-Introducation to Human Ecology
SC120/ SCIN119-Introduction to Human Ecology Lab
SC108/ SCIN116-Introduction to Physical Geology
SC128/ SCIN117-Introduction to Physical Geology Lab

Mathematics - 3 semester hours
MA112 / MATH110 - College Algebra
MA113 / MATH111 - College Trigonometry
MA125 / MATH125 - Math for Liberal Arts Majors
MA225 / MATH225 - Calculus

History - 6 semester hours
HS101 / HIST101 - American History to 1877
HS102 / HIST102 - American History since 1877
HS111 / HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650
HS112 / HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650
HS121 / HIST121 - Western Civilization Before The Thirty Years War
HS122 / HIST122 - Western Civilization Since Thirty Years War
HS215 / HIST223 - History of the American Indian
HS217 / HIST221 - African-American History before 1877
HS218 / HIST222 - African-American History since 1877

Humanities - 3 semester hours
HM101 / SPAN100 - Spanish I
HM102 / SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: HM101]
HM103 / FREN100 - French I
HM104 / FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: HM103]
HM105 / ARAB100 - Arabic I
HM106 / ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite: HM105]
HM107 / RUSS100 - Russian I
HM108 / RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite: HM107]
HM109 / CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin)
HM110 / CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: HM109]
HM111 / GERM100 - German I
HM112 / GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: HM111]
HM200 / MUSI200 - Music Appreciation
HM230 / RELS201 - Introduction to World Religions
HM240 / ARTH200 - Art Appreciation
HM277 / PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
PH101 / PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy
GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking

Literature - 3 semester hours
HM201 / LITR220 - American Literature before the Civil War
HM202 / LITR221 - American Literature from Civil War to Present
HM221 / LITR210 - English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century
HM222 / LITR211 - English Literature: 18th Century to Present
HM211 / LITR201 - World Literature through the Renaissance
HM212 / LITR202 - World Literature since the Renaissance

Political Science - 3 semester hours
SS121 / POLS210 - American Government I
SS131 / IRLS210 - International Relations I

Core Requirements (24 semester hours)
GM110 / BUSN120 - Real Estate Principles
GM111 / BUSN121 - Real Estate Practice
GM156 / BUSN100 - Basics of Business
GM229 / ACCT100 - Accounting I
GM247 / LSTD202 - Real Estate Law
GM250 / BUSN220 - Real Estate Finance
GM251 / BUSN221 - Real Estate Appraisal
GM252 / BUSN222 - Real Estate Property Management

Elective Requirements (0 semester hours)

There are no elective requirements for this degree.

Total = 61 semester hours

Associate of Arts in Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness 

In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks, on the United States, there is great discussion about the ‘new’ methods of terrorism and how to effectively counter the threat posed by terrorist groups armed with weapons of mass destruction.  Political and military leaders are still grappling with strategies to combat the new terrorists as witnessed by events in Madrid in 2004 and London in 2005 and daily in Iraq and Afghanistan.

To effectively combat this new scourge we must explore the motivations for terrorism, terrorist strategy and tactics and the implications of terrorist use of weapons of mass destruction. This presents real challenges to any government and national security community due to the many different domestic and international terrorist groups, each with their own leadership, motivations, political objectives and their own repertoire of tactics. The fact that these groups continue to evolve and mature in their capability means even greater challenges lay ahead for the U.S. military and government agencies involved in combating terrorism and in ensuring homeland security.

The fully developed degree program at APUS prepares students for the complexities of this field, along with preparation in a number of areas across the spectrum of weapons of mass destruction, counter terrorism and homeland security.  In its degree programs, APUS takes an integrated approach that reflects this discipline in its current emergency state.
 
Degree Program Objectives:

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Associate of Arts in Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates.  With reference to each of the respective areas of weapons of mass destruction, graduates in this degree program will be able to do the following.
• Recognize the threat to the U.S. posed by both domestic and international terrorist groups and state actors armed with weapons of mass destruction.
• Describe the threat posed to society by chemical agents.
• Relate the threat posed to society by biological agents.
• Identify the threat posed to society by radiological and nuclear terrorism.
• Review the use of detection and monitoring equipment and personal protection and decontamination practices for the first responder.

RQ295 Academic and Career Planning / Foundations of Online Learning
(3 semester hours)- Required as the first course in all undergraduate programs.

General Education Requirements (34 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours
EN101 / ENGL101- Proficiency in Writing (Required)
EN102 / ENGL102- Effectiveness in Writing or
EN202 / ENGL200  English Composition and Literature
 
Social Sciences - 6 semester hours
SS101 / ECON101 Microeconomics
SS102 / ECON102 Macroeconomics
SS111 / GEOG101 Introduction to Geography
SS133 / SOCI111Introduction to Sociology
SS134 / PSYC101- Introduction to Psychology 
SS190 / ANTH100- Introduction to Anthropology
SS210 / CHFD220-  Human Sexuality
SO220/ SOCI220-American Popular Culture

Science – 4 semester hours including required 1 hour lab
SC100 / SCIN100-Introduction to Biology
SC198 / SCIN101-Introduction to Biology Lab
SC101 / SCIN102-Introduction to Chemistry
SC199 / SCIN103-Introduction to Chemistry Lab   
SC102 / SCIN104-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology 
SC122 / SCIN105-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
SC103 / SCIN106-Introduction to Physics 
SC123 / SCIN107-Introduction to Physics Lab
SC104 / SCIN108-Introduction to Astronomy
SC124 / SCIN109-Introduction to Astronomy Lab
SC106 / SCIN112-Introduction to Oceanography 
SC126 / SCIN113-Introduction to Oceanography Lab
SC107 / SCIN114-Introduction to Meteorology
SC127 / SCIN115-Introduction to Meteorology Lab
SC105/ SCIN110-Introducation to Forestry
SC125/ SCIN111-Introducation to Forestry Lab
SC110/ SCIN118-Introducation to Human Ecology
SC120/ SCIN119-Introduction to Human Ecology Lab
SC108/ SCIN116-Introduction to Physical Geology
SC128/ SCIN117-Introduction to Physical Geology Lab

Mathematics - 3 semester hours
MA112 / MATH110 - College Algebra
MA113 / MATH111 - College Trigonometry
MA125 / MATH125 - Math for Liberal Arts Majors
MA225 / MATH225 - Calculus

History - 6 semester hours
HS101 / HIST101 - American History to 1877
HS102 / HIST102 - American History since 1877
HS111 / HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650
HS112 / HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650
HS121 / HIST121 - Western Civilization Before The Thirty Years War
HS122 / HIST122 - Western Civilization Since Thirty Years War
HS215 / HIST223 - History of the American Indian
HS217 / HIST221 - African-American History before 1877
HS218 / HIST222 - African-American History since 1877

Humanities – 3 semester hours
HM101 / SPAN100 - Spanish I
HM102 / SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: HM101]
HM103 / FREN100 - French I
HM104 / FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: HM103]
HM105 / ARAB100 - Arabic I
HM106 / ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite: HM105]
HM107 / RUSS100 - Russian I
HM108 / RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite: HM107]
HM109 / CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin)
HM110 / CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: HM109]
HM111 / GERM100 - German I
HM112 / GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: HM111]
HM200 / MUSI200 - Music Appreciation
HM230 / RELS201- Introduction to World Religions
HM240 / ARTH200 - Art Appreciation
HM277/ PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
PH101 / PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy
GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking

Literature – 3 semester hours
HM201 / LITR220-American Literature before the Civil War
HM202 / LITR221-Amercian Literature from Civil War to Present
HM221 / LITR210-English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century
HM222 / LITR211-English Literature: 18th Century to Present
HM211 / LITR201-World Lit through the Renaissance
HM212 / LITR202-World Lit since the Renaissance

Political Science 3 semester hours
SS121/ POLS210-American Government I
SS131/ IRLS210-International Relations

Core Requirements (15 semester hours)
GM160 / HLSS211 - Emergency Response to Terrorism
GM260 / HLSS212 - Chemical, Biological, & Radiological Hazards
GM261 / HLSS213 - Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident Command
GM263 / HLSS215 - Regulatory Issues in Weapons of Mass Destruction
IR311 / HLSS104 - Chemical and Biological Defense

Major Requirements (12 semester hours)

Students must complete twelve (12) semester hours comprised of the courses listed below

IS100 / HLSS151 - Introduction to Terrorism 
IS102 / HLSS153 - The International Terrorist 
IS103 / HLSS154 - Mind of a Terrorist
IS200 / HLSS155 - Terrorist Tactics
IS201/ HLSS225 - Intermediate Terrorism
IS202/HLSS201 – Islamic Fundamentalism

Elective Requirements (0 semester hours)

Total = 64 semester hours

Associate of Science in Computer Applications 

This Associate of Science in Computer Applications Program fills the need in the Information Technology marketplace for entry level Application Development professionals and for foundational education in Application Development.  This program focuses on the acquisition of the theory, principles, practices, methodologies, competencies, tools, and technologies associated with Application Development.  This program is designed to produce academically sound entry level application development professionals that have the necessary foundation to be productive in the IT industry. 

Program Objectives

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Associate of Science in Computer Applications Program also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates:

• Appraise the major concepts behind computers, computer algorithms, and computer literacy.
• Analyze business environments and use Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access to perform information processing tasks.
• Distinguish between the various diagrams in the Unified Modeling Language (UML).
• Assess the process for designing and developing software; also evaluate the benefits of modularization of software.
• Profile the purpose, audience, scope, structure, and format of key IT documents also appraise the appropriateness of a document to the particular writing/research goal.

RQ295 Academic and Career Planning / Foundations of Online Learning
(3 semester hours)- Required as the first course in all undergraduate programs.

General Education Requirements (38 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours
EN101 / ENGL101- Proficiency in Writing (Required)
EN102 / ENGL102- Effectiveness in Writing or
EN202 / ENGL200  English Composition and Literature

Social Sciences - 6 semester hours
SS101 / ECON101 Microeconomics
SS102 / ECON102 Macroeconomics 
SS111 / GEOG101 Introduction to Geography
SS133 / SOCI111Introduction to Sociology
SS134 / PSYC101- Introduction to Psychology 
SS190 / ANTH100- Introduction to Anthropology
SS210 / CHFD220-  Human Sexuality
SO220/ SOCI220-American Popular Culture

Science – 8 semester hours including required 1 hour labs
SC100 / SCIN100-Introduction to Biology
SC198 / SCIN101-Introduction to Biology Lab
SC101 / SCIN102-Introduction to Chemistry
SC199 / SCIN103-Introduction to Chemistry Lab   
SC102 / SCIN104-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology 
SC122 / SCIN105-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
SC103 / SCIN106-Introduction to Physics 
SC123 / SCIN107-Introduction to Physics Lab
SC104 / SCIN108-Introduction to Astronomy
SC124 / SCIN109-Introduction to Astronomy Lab
SC106 / SCIN112-Introduction to Oceanography 
SC126 / SCIN113-Introduction to Oceanography Lab
SC107 / SCIN114-Introduction to Meteorology
SC127 / SCIN115-Introduction to Meteorology Lab
SC105/ SCIN110-Introducation to Forestry
SC125/ SCIN111-Introducation to Forestry Lab
SC110/ SCIN118-Introducation to Human Ecology
SC120/ SCIN119-Introduction to Human Ecology Lab
SC108/ SCIN116-Introduction to Physical Geology
SC128/ SCIN117-Introduction to Physical Geology Lab

Mathematics - 3 semester hours
MA112 / MATH110 - College Algebra
MA113 / MATH111 - College Trigonometry
MA125 / MATH125 - Math for Liberal Arts Majors
MA225 / MATH225 - Calculus

History - 6 semester hours
HS101 / HIST101 - American History to 1877
HS102 / HIST102 - American History since 1877
HS111 / HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650
HS112 / HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650
HS121 / HIST121 - Western Civilization Before The Thirty Years War
HS122 / HIST122 - Western Civilization Since Thirty Years War
HS215 / HIST223 - History of the American Indian
HS217 / HIST221 - African-American History before 1877
HS218 / HIST222 - African-American History since 1877

Humanities – 3 semester hours
HM101 / SPAN100 - Spanish I
HM102 / SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: HM101]
HM103 / FREN100 - French I
HM104 / FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: HM103]
HM105 / ARAB100 - Arabic I
HM106 / ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite: HM105]
HM107 / RUSS100 - Russian I
HM108 / RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite: HM107]
HM109 / CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin)
HM110 / CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: HM109]
HM111 / GERM100 - German I
HM112 / GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: HM111]
HM200 / MUSI200 - Music Appreciation
HM230 / RELS201- Introduction to World Religions
HM240 / ARTH200 - Art Appreciation
HM277/ PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
PH101 / PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy
GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking

Literature – 3 semester hours
HM201 / LITR220-American Literature before the Civil War
HM202 / LITR221-Amercian Literature from Civil War to Present
HM221 / LITR210-English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century
HM222 / LITR211-English Literature: 18th Century to Present
HM211 / LITR201-World Lit through the Renaissance
HM212 / LITR202-World Lit since the Renaissance

Political Science 3 semester hours
SS121/ POLS210-American Government I
SS131/ IRLS210-International Relations

Core Requirements (18 semester hours)
CS101 / ITCC101- Basic Computer Applications
CS102 / ITCC121- Introduction to Computer Science
CS103 / ITCC102- Advanced Computer Applications
CS200 / ENTD221- Introduction to Programming
CS210 / ENTD211- Introduction to Software Design
CS211 / ITCC231 - Introduction to Information Technology Writing

Elective Requirements (3 semester hours)
Students must complete 3emester hours comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not taken to fulfill the requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements.

Total = 62 semester hours

Associate of Science in Fire Science 

The Associate of Science in Fire Science provides students with the foundation for beginning practice in the Fire Science profession, as well as a springboard to additional study at the baccalaureate level.

Program Objectives:

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Associate of Science in Fire Science also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. Graduates in this degree program will be able to do the following:

• Describe the historical development of fire protection and response from its origins through contemporary times.
• Identify and differentiate the various forms of fire, their fundamental scientific principles, and their associated mitigation and response strategies.
• Describe the legal and regulatory duties and responsibilities of the fire department as a public organization.

RQ295 Academic and Career Planning / Foundations of Online Learning
(3 semester hours)- Required as the first course in all undergraduate programs.

General Education Requirements (38 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours    
EN101 / ENGL101 - Proficiency in Writing [Required]
EN102 / ENGL102 - Effectiveness in Writing
EN202 / ENGL200 - Composition and Literature
 
Social Sciences - 6 semester hours 
SS101 / ECON101 - Microeconomics
SS102 / ECON102 - Macroeconomics
SS111 / GEOG101 - Introduction to Geography
SS133 / SOCI111 - Introduction to Sociology
SS134 / PSYC101 - Introduction to Psychology
SS190 / ANTH100 - Introduction to Anthropology
SS210 / CHFD220 - Human Sexuality 
SO220 / SOCI220 - American Popular Culture

Science - 8 semester hours including the required 1 hour lab 
SC100 / SCIN100-Introduction to Biology
SC198 / SCIN101-Introduction to Biology Lab
SC101 / SCIN102-Introduction to Chemistry
SC199 / SCIN103-Introduction to Chemistry Lab   
SC102 / SCIN104-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology 
SC122 / SCIN105-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
SC103 / SCIN106-Introduction to Physics 
SC123 / SCIN107-Introduction to Physics Lab
SC104 / SCIN108-Introduction to Astronomy
SC124 / SCIN109-Introduction to Astronomy Lab
SC106 / SCIN112-Introduction to Oceanography 
SC126 / SCIN113-Introduction to Oceanography Lab
SC107 / SCIN114-Introduction to Meteorology
SC127 / SCIN115-Introduction to Meteorology Lab
SC105/ SCIN110-Introducation to Forestry
SC125/ SCIN111-Introducation to Forestry Lab
SC110/ SCIN118-Introducation to Human Ecology
SC120/ SCIN119-Introduction to Human Ecology Lab
SC108/ SCIN116-Introduction to Physical Geology
SC128/ SCIN117-Introduction to Physical Geology Lab

Mathematics - 3 semester hours   
MA112 / MATH110 - College Algebra
MA113 / MATH111 - College Trigonometry
MA125 / MATH125 - Math for Liberal Arts Majors
MA225 / MATH225 - Calculus
 
History - 6 semester hours   
HS101 / HIST101 - American History to 1877
HS102 / HIST102 - American History since 1877
HS111 / HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650
HS112 / HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650
HS121 / HIST121 - Western Civilization before The Thirty Years War
HS122 / HIST122 - Western Civilization since The Thirty Years War
HS215 / HIST223 - History of the American Indian
HS217 / HIST221 - African-American History before 1877
HS218 / HIST222 - African-American History since 1877

Humanities - 3 semester hours 
HM101 / SPAN100 - Spanish I
HM102 / SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: HM101]
HM103 / FREN100 - French I
HM104 / FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: HM103]
HM105 / ARAB100 - Arabic I
HM106 / ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite: HM105]
HM107 / RUSS100 - Russian I
HM108 / RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite: HM107]
HM109 / CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin)
HM110 / CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: HM109]
HM111 / GERM100 - German I
HM112 / GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: HM111]
HM200 / MUSI200 - Music Appreciation
HM230 / RELS201 - Introduction to World Religions 
HM240 / ARTH200 - Art Appreciation 
HM277 / PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
PH101 / PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy
GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking
 
Literature - 3 semester hours   
HM201 / LITR220 - American Literature before the Civil War
HM202 / LITR221 - American Literature from Civil War to Present
HM221 / LITR210 - English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century
HM222 / LITR211 - English Literature: 18th Century to Present
HM211 / LITR201 - World Literature through the Renaissance
HM212 / LITR202 - World Literature since the Renaissance

Political Science - 3 semester hours   
SS121 / POLS210 - American Government I
SS131 / IRLS210 - International Relations I

Core Requirements (18 semester hours) 
GM166 / FSMT210 - Fundamentals of Fire Protection
GM291 / FSMT201 - Fire Protection Systems
GM292 / FSMT102 - Fire Behavior and Combustion
GM293 / FSMT289 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply
GM294 / FSMT287 - Fire Protection in Building Construction
GM295 / FSMT188 - Fire Prevention

Elective Requirements (3 semester hours)   
Students must complete 3 semester hours comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not taken to fulfill the requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements.
 
Total = 62 semester hours

Associate of Science in Explosive Ordnance Disposal

The Associate of Science in Explosive Ordnance Disposal degree is designed to meet the education requirements for students in the field of explosive ordnance disposal. Graduates may use their degree to help with professional advancement, or they may choose to pursue further study. Student pursuing an AS degree in Explosive Ordnance Disposal must obtain specific skill sets before being eligible for graduation. In addition to becoming familiar with the history of explosives, explosive ordnance disposal concepts, the science behind explosive devices the student will also learn about emergency response to terrorist incidents and homeland security. 

Program Objectives:

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Associate of Science in Explosive Ordnance Disposal seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. With reference to each of the respective areas of explosive ordnance disposal, graduates in this degree program will be able to do the following:

• Describe specific dates in relation to discovery, invention and use of various explosives.
• Discuss the history and background of electricity and electronics as typically found in hazardous devices.
• List important scientists and inventors who played essential roles in explosives development.
• Explain the safety precautions to observe when conducting operations which involve hazardous devices that incorporate E&E devices.
• Restate the principles and theories of fundamental concepts of electricity, physics and chemistry as they apply to explosive devices.
• Interpret circuit components most commonly used in hazardous devices.
• Recognize hazardous device electronic diagrams.

RQ295 Academic and Career Planning / Foundations of Online Learning
(3 semester hours)- Required as the first course in all undergraduate programs.

General Education Requirements (38 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours
EN101 / ENGL101 - Proficiency in Writing [Required]
EN102 / ENGL102 - Effectiveness in Writing
EN202 / ENGL200 - Composition and Literature

Social Sciences - 6 semester hours
SS101 / ECON101 - Microeconomics
SS102 / ECON102 – Macroeconomics  
SS111 / GEOG101 - Introduction to Geology
SS133 / SOCI111 - Introduction to Sociology
SS134 / PSYC101 - Introduction to Psychology
SS190 / ANTH100 - Introduction to Anthropology
SS210 / CHFD220 - Human Sexuality
SO220 / SOCI220 - American Popular Culture

Science – 8 semester hours including required 1 hour labs
SC100 / SCIN100-Introduction to Biology
SC198 / SCIN101-Introduction to Biology Lab
SC101 / SCIN102-Introduction to Chemistry
SC199 / SCIN103-Introduction to Chemistry Lab   
SC102 / SCIN104-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology 
SC122 / SCIN105-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
SC103 / SCIN106-Introduction to Physics 
SC123 / SCIN107-Introduction to Physics Lab
SC104 / SCIN108-Introduction to Astronomy
SC124 / SCIN109-Introduction to Astronomy Lab
SC106 / SCIN112-Introduction to Oceanography 
SC126 / SCIN113-Introduction to Oceanography Lab
SC107 / SCIN114-Introduction to Meteorology
SC127 / SCIN115-Introduction to Meteorology Lab
SC105/ SCIN110-Introducation to Forestry
SC125/ SCIN111-Introducation to Forestry Lab
SC110/ SCIN118-Introducation to Human Ecology
SC120/ SCIN119-Introduction to Human Ecology Lab
SC108/ SCIN116-Introduction to Physical Geology
SC128/ SCIN117-Introduction to Physical Geology Lab

Mathematics - 3 semester hours
MA110 / MA112 / MAT 110 – Introduction to College Algebra and Trigonometry / College Algebra
MA111 / MA113 / MAT 111 - College Algebra and Trigonometry / College Trigonometry
MA125 / MAT 125 - Math for Liberal Arts Majors
MA225 / MAT 225 - Calculus

History – 6 semester hours
HS101 / HIST101 - American History to 1877
HS102 / HIST102 - American History since 1877
HS111 / HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650
HS112 / HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650
HS121 / HIST121 - Western Civilization Before The Thirty Years War
HS122 / HIST122 - Western Civilization Since Thirty Years War
HS215 / HIST223 - History of the American Indian
HS217 / HIST221 - African-American History before 1877
HS218 / HIST222 - African-American History since 1877

Humanities – 3 semester hours
HHM101 / SPAN100 - Spanish I
HM102 / SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: HM101]
HM103 / FREN100 - French I
HM104 / FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: HM103]
HM105 / ARAB100 - Arabic I
HM106 / ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite: HM105]
HM107 / RUSS100 - Russian I
HM108 / RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite: HM107]
HM109 / CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin)
HM110 / CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: HM110]
HM111 / GERM100 - German I
HM112 / GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: HM111]
HM200 / MUSI200 - Music Appreciation
HM230 / RELS201 - Introduction to World Religion
HM240 / ARTH200 - Art Appreciation
HM277 / PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
PH101 / PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy
GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking

Literature – 3 semester hours
HM201 / LITR220 - American Literature before the Civil War
HM202 / LITR221 - American Literature from Civil War to Present
HM221 / LITR210 - English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century
HM222 / LITR211 - English Literature: 18th Century to Present
HM211 / LITR201 - World Literature through the Renaissance
HM212 / LITR202 - World Literature since the Renaissance

Political Science 3 semester hours
SS121 / POLS210 - American Government
SS131 / IRLS210 - International Relations I

Core Requirements (23 semester hours)
CJ188/ HLSS231-History of Explosive Ordnance Disposal
CJ214/ HLSS232-Explosive Ordnance Disposal: Electricity & Electronics
CJ215/ HLSS233-Explosive Incident Assessment: Methods, Practices, Protocols
CJ216 / HLSS234-Organization for Explosive Ordnance Disposal
SC101/ SCIN101- Introduction to Chemistry
SC199/ SCIN103- Introduction to Chemistry Lab
SC103/ SCIN106-Introduction to Physics
SC123/ SCIN107- Introduction to Physics Lab
SC223/ HLSS230-Chemistry of Explosives

Elective Requirements (0 semester hours)

Total = 64 semester hours

Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies

The Associate of Science Paralegal Studies degree is designed to prepare students for paraprofessional positions in the legal field. Graduates may use their degree to obtain an immediate position in the field, or they may choose to pursue further study. Student pursuing an AS degree in Paralegal Studies must obtain specific skill sets before being eligible for graduation. In addition to becoming familiar with basic principles of the law, students will also acquire analytical, technical, and communication skills
Program Objectives:
In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. With reference to each of the respective areas of paralegal studies, graduates in this degree program will be able to do the following:

• Apply legal research methods and techniques that are used in the practice of law.
• Develop skills in legal reasoning, in identifying and effectively using legal resources and in writing legal documents.
• Evaluate the importance of secondary sources in legal research.
• Describe the primary rules and sources and roles of each in legal research.
• Distinguish how advice, persuasion, and advocacy enter into legal research.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the nature and function of law, and the principles and concepts as they relate to the paralegal and apply critical legal thinking and analytical skills to resolve typical situations or facts.
• Comprehend and describe what a paralegal is and how he/she fits into the legal system.

RQ295 Academic and Career Planning / Foundations of Online Learning
(3 semester hours)- Required as the first course in all undergraduate programs.

General Education Requirements (38 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours
EN101 / ENGL101- Proficiency in Writing (Required)
EN102 / ENGL102- Effectiveness in Writing or
EN202 / ENGL200  English Composition and Literature
 
Social Sciences - 6 semester hours
SS101 / ECON101 Microeconomics
SS102 / ECON102 Macroeconomics
SS111 / GEOG101 Introduction to Geography
SS133 / SOCI111Introduction to Sociology
SS134 / PSYC101- Introduction to Psychology 
SS190 / ANTH100- Introduction to Anthropology
SS210 / CHFD220-  Human Sexuality
SO220/ SOCI220-American Popular Culture

Science – 8 semester hours including required 1 hour labs
SC100 / SCIN100-Introduction to Biology
SC198 / SCIN101-Introduction to Biology Lab
SC101 / SCIN102-Introduction to Chemistry
SC199 / SCIN103-Introduction to Chemistry Lab   
SC102 / SCIN104-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology 
SC122 / SCIN105-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
SC103 / SCIN106-Introduction to Physics 
SC123 / SCIN107-Introduction to Physics Lab
SC104 / SCIN108-Introduction to Astronomy
SC124 / SCIN109-Introduction to Astronomy Lab
SC106 / SCIN112-Introduction to Oceanography 
SC126 / SCIN113-Introduction to Oceanography Lab
SC107 / SCIN114-Introduction to Meteorology
SC127 / SCIN115-Introduction to Meteorology Lab
SC105/ SCIN110-Introducation to Forestry
SC125/ SCIN111-Introducation to Forestry Lab
SC110/ SCIN118-Introducation to Human Ecology
SC120/ SCIN119-Introduction to Human Ecology Lab
SC108/ SCIN116-Introduction to Physical Geology
SC128/ SCIN117-Introduction to Physical Geology Lab

Mathematics - 3 semester hours
MA112 / MATH110 - College Algebra
MA113 / MATH111 - College Trigonometry
MA125 / MATH125 - Math for Liberal Arts Majors
MA225 / MATH225 - Calculus

History - 6 semester hours
HS101 / HIST101 - American History to 1877
HS102 / HIST102 - American History since 1877
HS111 / HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650
HS112 / HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650
HS121 / HIST121 - Western Civilization Before The Thirty Years War
HS122 / HIST122 - Western Civilization Since Thirty Years War
HS215 / HIST223 - History of the American Indian
HS217 / HIST221 - African-American History before 1877
HS218 / HIST222 - African-American History since 1877

Humanities – 3 semester hours
HM101 / SPAN100 - Spanish I
HM102 / SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: HM101]
HM103 / FREN100 - French I
HM104 / FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: HM103]
HM105 / ARAB100 - Arabic I
HM106 / ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite: HM105]
HM107 / RUSS100 - Russian I
HM108 / RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite: HM107]
HM109 / CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin)
HM110 / CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: HM109]
HM111 / GERM100 - German I
HM112 / GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: HM111]
HM200 / MUSI200 - Music Appreciation
HM230 / RELS201- Introduction to World Religions
HM240 / ARTH200 - Art Appreciation
HM277/ PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
PH101 / PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy
GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking

Literature – 3 semester hours
HM201 / LITR220-American Literature before the Civil War
HM202 / LITR221-Amercian Literature from Civil War to Present
HM221 / LITR210-English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century
HM222 / LITR211-English Literature: 18th Century to Present
HM211 / LITR201-World Lit through the Renaissance
HM212 / LITR202-World Lit since the Renaissance

Political Science 3 semester hours
SS121/ POLS210-American Government I
SS131/ IRLS210-International Relations

Core Requirements (24 semester hours)
CJ345 / LSTD207 - Civil Practice and Procedure
CJ398 / LSTD205 - Legal Research and Writing
GM140 / LSTD100 - Introduction to the Law
GM243 / LSTD200 - Paralegal Ethics
GM244 / LSTD201 - Litigation
GM245 / LSTD208 - General Practice
GM247 / LSTD202 - Real Estate Law
GM249 / LSTD203 - Criminal Law and Procedure for the Paralegal

Elective Requirements (0 semester hours)

Total = 65 semester hours

Associate of Science in Public Health

The Associate of Science in Public Health will serve those professionals who wish to gain an entry level position in public health and health services administration professions in a limited or technical manner. Graduates would be able to continue and earn a Bachelor of Science in Public Health to raise their employability in the profession.

Program Objectives:

In addition to the institutional and general education learning level objectives, the Associate of Science students upon completion of the degree, will be able to serve as practicing Public Health Professionals and:
 
• Explain how and why they are a part of a global community and the health of one nation or community affects the planet as a whole.
• Explain why the profession of public health is dynamic, political, and controversial.  To face health issues, a professional must define the public as diverse, with many views, beliefs, values and concerns.
• Possess the training and competence in the utilization of technologies to deliver health care services to their communities.
• Choose and utilize the appropriate policies, educational programs, and incentives to develop and maintain individual and community lifestyles which promote optimal health.
• Develop a continuum of supportive public health services appropriate for their community.
• Resolve conflicts over public health and health care issues.
• Ensure that the findings of current public health research are communicated to their communities in an appropriate manner.
• Assure communities of the right to receive sufficient information from suppliers of health care technologies, health care providers, and relevant governmental agencies.
• Explain and assist in the development of a safe community environment.
• Maintain involvement with their communities to  assure appropriate education regarding public health matters.
• Maintain the utmost ethical standards in their personal and professional conduct.

RQ295 Academic and Career Planning / Foundations of Online Learning
(3 semester hours)- Required as the first course in all undergraduate programs.

General Education Requirements (38 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours
EN101 / ENGL101 - Proficiency in Writing [Required]
EN102 / ENGL102 - Effectiveness in Writing
EN202 / ENGL200 - Composition and Literature

Social Sciences - 6 semester hours
SS101 / ECON101 - Microeconomics
SS102 / ECON102 - Macroeconomics
SS111 / GEOG101 - Introduction to Geography
SS133 / SOCI111 - Introduction to Sociology
SS134 / PSYC101 - Introduction to Psychology
SS190 / ANTH100 - Introduction to Anthropology
SS210 / CHFD220 - Human Sexuality
SO220 / SOCI220 - American Popular Culture

Science - 8 semester hours including the required 1 hour labs
SC100 / SCIN100-Introduction to Biology
SC198 / SCIN101-Introduction to Biology Lab
SC101 / SCIN102-Introduction to Chemistry
SC199 / SCIN103-Introduction to Chemistry Lab   
SC102 / SCIN104-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology 
SC122 / SCIN105-Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab
SC103 / SCIN106-Introduction to Physics 
SC123 / SCIN107-Introduction to Physics Lab
SC104 / SCIN108-Introduction to Astronomy
SC124 / SCIN109-Introduction to Astronomy Lab
SC106 / SCIN112-Introduction to Oceanography 
SC126 / SCIN113-Introduction to Oceanography Lab
SC107 / SCIN114-Introduction to Meteorology
SC127 / SCIN115-Introduction to Meteorology Lab
SC105/ SCIN110-Introducation to Forestry
SC125/ SCIN111-Introducation to Forestry Lab
SC110/ SCIN118-Introducation to Human Ecology
SC120/ SCIN119-Introduction to Human Ecology Lab
SC108/ SCIN116-Introduction to Physical Geology
SC128/ SCIN117-Introduction to Physical Geology Lab

Mathematics - 3 semester hours
MA112 / MATH110 - College Algebra
MA113 / MATH111 - College Trigonometry
MA125 / MATH125 - Math for Liberal Arts Majors
MA225 / MATH225 - Calculus

History - 6 semester hours
HS101 / HIST101 - American History to 1877
HS102 / HIST102 - American History since 1877
HS111 / HIST111 - World Civilization before 1650
HS112 / HIST112 - World Civilization since 1650
HS121 / HIST121 - Western Civilization Before The Thirty Years War
HS122 / HIST122 - Western Civilization Since Thirty Years War
HS215 / HIST223 - History of the American Indian
HS217 / HIST221 - African-American History before 1877
HS218 / HIST222 - African-American History since 1877

Humanities - 3 semester hours
HM101 / SPAN100 - Spanish I
HM102 / SPAN101 - Spanish II [Prerequisite: HM101]
HM103 / FREN100 - French I
HM104 / FREN101 - French II [Prerequisite: HM103]
HM105 / ARAB100 - Arabic I
HM106 / ARAB101 - Arabic II [Prerequisite: HM105]
HM107 / RUSS100 - Russian I
HM108 / RUSS101 - Russian II [Prerequisite: HM107]
HM109 / CHIN100 - Chinese I (Mandarin)
HM110 / CHIN101 - Chinese II (Mandarin) [Prerequisite: HM109]
HM111 / GERM100 - German I
HM112 / GERM101 - German II [Prerequisite: HM111]
HM200 / MUSI200 - Music Appreciation
HM230 / RELS201 - Introduction to World Religions
HM240 / ARTH200 - Art Appreciation
HM277 / PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
PH101 / PHIL101 - Introduction to Philosophy
GM200 / COMM200 - Public Speaking

Literature - 3 semester hours
HM201 / LITR220 - American Literature before the Civil War
HM202 / LITR221 - American Literature from Civil War to Present
HM221 / LITR210 - English Literature: Beowulf to 18th Century
HM222 / LITR211 - English Literature: 18th Century to Present
HM211 / LITR201 - World Literature through the Renaissance
HM212 / LITR202 - World Literature since the Renaissance

Political Science - 3 semester hours
SS121 / POLS210 - American Government I
SS131 / IRLS210 - International Relations I

Core Requirements (21 semester hours)
GM270 / PBHE112 - Health Services Organization
GM285 / COMM285 - Interpersonal Communications
GM307 / MGMT312 - Leadership & Motivation
GM310 / MGMT311 - Organizational Behavior
HM277 / PHIL200 - Introduction to Ethics
SS133 / SOCI111 - Introduction to Sociology
SS134 / PSYC101 - Introduction to Psychology  

Elective Requirements (0 semester hours)

Total = 62 semester hours

Hazardous Waste Management Certificate

Objectives

• Identify the purpose of a hazardous waste management program.
• Define the categories of waste, including hazardous, universal, "potentially" hazardous, and non-hazardous.
• Explain the purpose for regulating hazardous waste and the regulatory standards that apply to hazardous waste management.
• Identify the container, labeling, and storage requirements for hazardous waste.
• Describe transportation and disposal requirements for hazardous waste.
• Explain the requirements for emergency preparedness and contingency planning.
• Explain the requirements for training personnel, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Describe methods of reducing the generation of hazardous wastes.
• Describe proper management and disposal procedures for typical hazardous, universal, and potentially hazardous wastes.

Certificate Requirements (18 semester hours)
GM177 / EVSP110 - Introduction to Hazardous Waste Management
GM280 / EVSP111 - Hazardous Waste and Public Law
GM282 / EVSP220 - Emergency Spill Response
GM283 / EVSP210 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
GM305 / TLMT318 - Hazardous Materials Transportation
MC330 / EDMG330 - Managerial Issues in Hazardous Materials

Beginning with Week 2, there are no refunds for students withdrawing from Audit courses, nor are they subject to the withdrawal fee.

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