Mar 28, 2024  
Fall 2012 Course Catalog 
    
Fall 2012 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

College Core Curricula


 
The college’s philosophy mandates “common curriculum experiences, stressing those areas of knowledge and skill which form a base for establishing lifelong learning patterns.” Toward that end, the college has established two core curricula, one for the A.A. and A.S. degrees and the other for the A.A.S. degree.
 

A.A. and A.S. Core Credit Hours
Composition and Literature I & II 6
Mathematics 6-8
Science (laboratory course required) 7-8
Humanities 3
Social Sciences 3
Behavioral Science 3
Physical Education (1 health/fitness, 1 sport)* 2
Total: 30-33

 

A.A.S. Core Credit Hours
Composition and Literature I & II 6
Mathematics 3-4
Science 3-4
Math/Science 3-4
1 course from any 2 of the following areas: 
   Humanities, Social Sciences, Behavioral Science
   for a total of…
6
Liberal Arts Elective 3
Physical Education (1 health/fitness, 1 sport)* 2
Total: 26-29

* For programs requiring 1 health/fitness and 1 sports credit, students can choose to fulfill their entire Physical Education requirement by taking the 2-credit course Health and Sports for Life. 

Students should consult a college advisor when selecting courses to satisfy program requirements. Program Core Curricula require a combination of specific courses and elective courses. Click for details about how to select course that will Satisfy Core Electives .