| Course Information | Program Outcomes | LAS - Media | LAS - Theater |
The Liberal Arts Studies program includes a broad range of electives which allows students to tailor the program to meet their individual needs. The student with specific career goals may, through selection of electives, design a program to meet specific vocational objectives. The student who plans to transfer into a program in a four-year college, the prerequisites of which are not adequately met in any other program, may tailor the program to meet these requirements. The program is also offered for those students who do not intend to continue formal studies after the completion of the Associate Degree, but who desire the opportunity to explore occupational courses through electives in such areas as Business Administration or other career path.
Graduation Requirement
Computer Keyboarding Competency may be fulfilled by taking CTIM 148 or passing the keyboarding competency test. |
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| First Year |
| Semester One |
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Semester Two |
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| English Composition I (ENGL101)+ # |
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English Composition II (ENGL102)+ |
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U.S. History I (HIST103)+^ or
History of Western Civilization I (HIST101)+ |
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U.S. History II (HIST104)+^
or
History of Western Civilization II (HIST102)#+ |
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| General Psychology (PSYC101)+ |
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Principles of Sociology (SOCI104)+ |
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Mathematics Elective (MATH 121)+ or higher
excluding MATH 127, 128, 141, & 142
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Math Elective (MATH121)+ or higher
excluding MATH 127, 128, 141, & 142 |
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| Science Elective Course attribute SC† |
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Lab Science Elective Course attribute LS† |
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| Second Year |
| Semester Three |
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Semester Four |
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| American National Government (GOVT105)+ |
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Speech Communication (SPCH105) or
Oral Interpretation (SPCH107)+ |
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| Literature I ^* |
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Literature II ^** |
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| General Elective ~ |
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General Elective ~ |
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| General Elective ~ |
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General Elective ~ |
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| General Elective ~ |
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General Elective ~ |
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+ Course has pre- and/or co-requisite. See course description for details.
~ Developmental courses cannot be used for graduation requirements. More Information.
^ Must be a two-course sequence.
* ENGL 201+, ENGL 205+, ENGL 211+, ENGL 213+, or ENGL 215+
** ENGL 202+, ENGL 206+, ENGL 212+, ENGL 214+, or ENGL 216+
# A student, based on testing scores, may place out of English Composition I (ENGL 101) and substitute any college-level writing course in its place. This is also the case if a student placed into an equivalent to (ENGL102) at another school and was not required to take their (ENGL101) equivalent. Currently there are only three options for replacement: (ENGL107) Technical Writing, (ENGL119) Creative Writing, (JOUR120) Newspaper Journalism
† If a student wishes to take more than one year of a foreign language, that course of study should begin in semester 1; it must be clear that the required year of science must be taken in semesters 3 and 4.
1. A minimum of 60 semester hours and 20 courses is required for graduation.
2. The same course may not be used as two different course requirements. |
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The Media Communications Option in Liberal Arts Studies is designed to prepare a student for careers in broadcasting including television, radio production, performance, editing and writing. The curriculum combines academic classwork, in-studio production and on-air experiences. Students become proficient in broadcast vocal performance, television/radio production techniques and computerized non-linear editing. This program also prepares the student for transfer to four-year colleges that have broadcasting degrees.
Graduation Requirement
Computer Keyboarding Competency may be fulfilled by taking CTIM 148 or passing the keyboarding competency test. |
| First Year |
| Semester One |
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Semester Two |
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| English Composition I (ENGL101)+ # |
|
English Composition II (ENGL102)+ |
|
U.S. History I (HIST103)+^
or History of Western Civilization I (HIST101)+ |
|
U.S. History II (HIST104)+^
or History of Western Civilization II (HIST102)+ |
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Mathematics Elective (MATH 121)+ or higher
excluding MATH 127, 128, 141, & 142 |
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Math Elective (MATH121)+ or higher
excluding MATH 127, 128, 141, & 142 |
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| Speech Communication (SPCH105) or (SPCH107)+ |
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American National Government (GOVT105)+ |
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| Introduction to Mass Communication (MDIA111)+ |
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Television Production (MDIA112)+ |
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| Second Year |
| Semester Three |
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Semester Four |
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| Literature I ^* |
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Literature II ^** |
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| General Psychology (PSYC101)+ |
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Principles of Sociology (SOCI104)+ |
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| Science Elective course attribute SC |
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Lab Science Elective Course attribute LS |
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| Newspaper Journalism (JOUR120)+ |
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Media Elective *** |
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| Media Elective *** |
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General Elective~ |
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+ Course has pre- and/or co-requisite. See course description for details.
~ Developmental courses cannot be used for graduation requirements. More Information.
^ Must be a two-course sequence.
* ENGL 201+, ENGL 205+, ENGL 211+, ENGL 213+, ENGL 215+, or ENGL 217+
** ENGL 202+, ENGL 206+, ENGL 212+, ENGL 214+, ENGL 216+, or ENGL 218+
*** FILM 122+, any MDIA course, THET 102, or SPCH 107+
# A student, based on testing scores, may place out of English Composition I (ENGL 101) and substitute any college-level writing course in its place. This is also the case if a student placed into an equivalent to (ENGL102) at another school and was not required to take their (ENGL101) equivalent. Currently there are only three options for replacement: (ENGL107) Technical Writing, (ENGL119) Creative Writing, (JOUR120) Newspaper Journalism
1. A minimum of 60 semester hours and 20 courses is required for graduation.
2. The same course may not be used as two different course requirements. |
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The Theater Option in the Liberal Arts Studies Program provides a strong basis in the performance and technical fields of dramatic arts. The curriculum is a blend of theory and concept with practical, hands on experience in all fields. The program offers a wide range of study appropriate for non-majors pursuing a liberal arts education as well as majors preparing for a professional theater or education career.
Graduation Requirement
Computer Keyboarding Competency may be fulfilled by taking CTIM 148 or passing the keyboarding competency test. |
| Freshman Year |
| Semester One |
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Semester Two |
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| English Composition I (ENGL101)+# |
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English Composition II (ENGL102)+ |
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U.S. History I (HIST103)+^
or History of Western Civilization I (HIST101)+ |
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U.S. History II (HIST104)+^
or History of Western Civilization II (HIST102)+ |
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Mathematics Elective (MATH 121)+ or higher
excluding MATH 127, 128, 141, & 142 |
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Mathematics Elective (MATH 121)+ or higher
excluding MATH 127, 128, 141, & 142 |
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| Introduction to Theatre (THET101)+ |
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Voice Improvement (THET102) |
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| Movement for Acting (THET204) |
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Acting Techniques I (THET201)+ |
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| Sophomore Year |
| Semester One |
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Semester Two |
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| Dramatic Literature I (ENGL217)+ |
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Dramatic Literature II (ENGL218)+ |
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Creative Writing or Fine Arts Elective (ENGL 119)+
or course attribute FA |
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Performance and Production (THET402)+ |
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| Stagecraft I (THET431) |
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Fine Arts Elective course attribute FA |
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| Science Elective course attribute SC |
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Lab Science Elective course attribute LS |
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| General Psych or Principles of Sociology (PSYC101)+ or (SOCI104)+ |
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General Elective ~ |
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+ Course has pre- and/or co-requisite. See course description for details.
~ Developmental courses cannot be used for graduation requirements. More Information.
^ Must be a two-course sequence.
# A student, based on testing scores, may place out of English Composition I (ENGL 101) and substitute any college-level writing course in its place. This is also the case if a student placed into an equivalent to (ENGL102) at another school and was not required to take their (ENGL101) equivalent. Currently there are only three options for replacement: (ENGL107) Technical Writing, (ENGL119) Creative Writing, (JOUR120) Newspaper Journalism
1. A minimum of 60 semester hours and 20 courses is required for graduation.
2. The same course may not be used as two different course requirements. |
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