Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts
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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
See page 95 in the 2007-08 catalog.
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The person working in today's world cannot be limited in outlook to a town, a state, or even a nation. That person must have an international perspective. An understanding of the history and culture of other nations is becoming more vital each day.
Students who are interested in careers in international relations, diplomacy, law, politics, government service, or secondary education in social science may be well served by an emphasis in international studies. In addition, students who will enter other careers need an understanding of other cultures in order to enhance their effectiveness in the diverse contacts that are a part of today's environment in business, education, and other fields.
The emphasis in international studies is designed to assist students in developing a global perspective. This study could be the foundation for a career, and it could enhance one's effectiveness in other areas of life.
Contact:
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Teddy Davis
Education & Social Sciences Division Chair
Phone: (501) 882-8273
E-mail: tldavis@asub.edu
ASU-Beebe Campus
Location: Owen Center BuildingPlan of Study
A suggested plan of study in this area is given below. Students should select courses with the approval of a program advisor in order to fulfill the requirements of the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer.
ASU-Beebe is not authorized to award an Associate of Arts-Liberal Arts degree with a specific area of emphasis. The courses below are recommended electives of the AA-Liberal Arts degree and provide a foundation to prepare the student for a Bachelors degree program. Only the listing of Associate of Arts will appear on the transcript and diploma.
Checklist
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A minimum of 62 hours (with a minimum 2.00 grade point average) must be taken to receive the Associate of Arts Degree from ASU-Beebe. At least 19 hours of electives must be selected with the approval of an advisor.
Grades earned that are lower than a "C" may not transfer to another institution.
Possible Pre-requisites:
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UNIV 1001 Freshman Seminar (required if taking a remedial class)
ENG 0003 Developmental English (required if English ACT below 19)
READ 0003 Developmental Reading (required if Reading ACT below 19)
MATH 0003 Developmental Algebra (required if Math ACT below 19)
MATH 1003 Intermediate Algebra (no credit toward AA degree)ENGLISH/FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES – 18 hours
ENG 1003 Freshman English I
Freshman English I cannot be taken during the same term
with Developmental Reading.ENG 1003 Freshman English II
Freshman English II cannot be taken during the same term
with World Literature I or II.ENG 2003 World Literature I
ENG 2013 World Literature II
World Literature courses can be taken out of sequence.
World Literature II can be taken before World Literature I.SPCH 1203 Oral Communication
Choose one course from the following:
ART 2503 Fine Arts Visual
MUS 2503 Fine Arts Musical
THEA 2503 Fine Arts Theater
HUM 2003 Introduction to Humanities I
HUM 2013 Introduction to Humanities IISOCIAL SCIENCES – 12 hours
Choose one course from the following:
POSC 2103 Introduction to U.S. Government
HIST 2763 The U.S. to 1876
HIST 2773 The U.S. Since 1876Choose one course from the following:
HIST 1013 World Civilization To 1660
HIST 1023 World Civilization Since 16606 hours from electives in: Computer Information Systems, History, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Political Science, Geography
MATH – 3 hours
MATH 1023 College Algebra
LAB SCIENCES – 8 hours
Choose from two 4-hour credit lab courses in: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physical Science, Physics, Zoology. Pay close attention to course pre-requisites.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION– 2 hours
Choose two 1-hour credit courses in Physical Education, or take Concepts of Fitness for 3 hours of credit (the extra hour will count toward the Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts electives below)
ELECTIVES - 19 hours
These courses should be approved by the advisor and should be concentrated in one area of emphasis, such as the one below. Courses should be transferable to a 4-year institution as degree requirements or as electives. Students who change majors or choice of transfer institutions after selecting electives may encounter difficulty in transferability and/or financial aid.
Electives from among the following: (19 hours)
POSC 2323 Principles of International Relations
6 or more hours of Foreign Language
HUM 2003 Introduction to Humanities I
HUM 2013 Introduction to Humanities II
HIST 2093 Russian History
HIST 2893 American Minorities
HIST 1013 World Civilization to 1660 (if not taken to fulfill core)
OR
HIST 1023 World Civilization since 1660 (if not taken to fulfill core)ART 2503 Fine Arts-Visual (if not taken to fulfill core)
OR
MUS 2503 Fine Arts-Musical (if not taken to fulfill core)
OR
THEA 2503 Fine Arts-Theatre (if not taken to fulfill core)GEOG 2603 World Regional Geography
SOC 2233 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ECON 2313 Principles of Macroeconomics
1-3 hours of electives
Disclaimer: Degree checklists require continuing evaluation, review, and approval by appropriate University officials. All statements reflect policies in existence at the time this checklist went to press, and the University reserves the right to make changes at any time without prior notice. For the most current checklist, please consult with your university advisor.
