(required for BS in computer studies) or other core course for the curriculum
WRTG 291 Expository and Research Writing 3 or other course to fulfill the communications/writing requirement
GVPT 170 American Government 3
or other ANTH, BEHS, ECON, GEOG, GVPT, PSYC, SOCY, or eligible AASP, CCJS, GERO, or WMST course to fulfill the first behavioral and social sciences requirement
Additional Required Courses (to be taken after first and introductory courses)
u IFSM 201 Introduction to Computer-Based Systems 3 or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software
(required for BS in computer studies) or other computer studies–related course for the curriculum
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology
or other course to fulfill the second behavioral and social sciences requirement (discipline must differ from first)
NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science 3 or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy
or other course to fulfill the biological and physical sciences lecture requirement
HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3 or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865
or other ARTH or HIST course to fulfill the arts and humanities requirement in historical perspective (discipline must differ from other humanities course) SPCH 100 Foundations of Speech Communication 3 or WRTG 390 Writing for Managers
or other course to fulfill the communications/writing or speech requirement
u Additional core course for the curriculum 3
Elective Courses (chosen from any courses to complete 60 credits for the degree—CMIS, CMST, or IFSM courses that may be applied to the BS in computer studies are recommended) 13
Total credits for AA with computer studies specialization 60
Criminal Justice Curriculum
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CURRICULUM
Coursework for the criminal justice curriculum includes the following: Core courses (12 credits): Any CCJS courses
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Required computing course (3 credits): IFSM 201 or CMST 303 •
Electives (13 credits): Any courses related to interests and goals •
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE
The following course sequence will fulfill all the requirements for the AA in criminal justice. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should con- sult an advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on p. 8.
Criminal Justice Curriculum Courses Credits
First Courses (to be taken within the first 18 credits)
Note: Placement tests are required for math and writing courses.
LIBS 150 Information Literacy and Research Methods 1 WRTG 101/101X Introduction to Writing 3
MATH 106 Finite Mathematics 3
or a higher-level math course
u CCJS 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 or CCJS 105 Introduction to Criminology
or other core course for the curriculum
Introductory Courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits)
GVPT 170 American Government 3
or other ANTH, BEHS, ECON, GEOG, GVPT, PSYC, SOCY, or eligible AASP, CCJS, GERO, or WMST course to fulfill the first behavioral and social sciences requirement
Both BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3 and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology 1 or BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology
or other course(s) to fulfill the biological and physical sciences lecture and laboratory requirement
WRTG 291 Expository and Research Writing 3 or other course to fulfill the communications/writing requirement
u IFSM 201 Introduction to Computer-Based Systems 3 or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software
(required computing course for the curriculum) u CCJS 230 Criminal Law in Action 3
PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 or a foreign language course
or other ARTH, ARTT, HIST, HUMN, MUSC, PHIL, THET, dance, or literature course to fulfill the arts and humanities requirement
Additional Required Courses (to be taken after first and introductory courses)
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology
or other course to fulfill the second behavioral and social sciences requirement (discipline must differ from first) NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science 3 or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy
or other course to fulfill the biological and physical sciences lecture requirement
HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3 or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865
or other ARTH or HIST course to fulfill the arts and humanities requirement in historical perspective (discipline must differ from other humanities course) SPCH 100 Foundations of Speech Communication 3 or COMM 380 Language in Social Contexts
or other course to fulfill the communications/writing or speech requirement
u CCJS 320 Introduction to Criminalistics 3 or other core course for the curriculum
u CCJS 350 Juvenile Delinquency 3
or other core course for the curriculum
Elective Courses (chosen from any courses to complete 60 credits for the degree—courses that may be applied to the BS in criminal justice
are recommended) 13
Total credits for AA with criminal justice specialization 60
Foreign Language Area Studies Curriculum
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE AREA STUDIES CURRICULUM
Coursework for the foreign language area studies curriculum includes the following (see also the specific requirements for each language area):
Language core courses (12 credits): Sequential courses in a single lan- •
guage, usually numbered 111–112 and 114–115 (or 211–212) Related area studies courses (12 credits): Any courses in the culture, •
history, language, literature, or government and politics of the area (see specific courses for each language area)
Required computing course (3 credits): IFSM 201 or CMST 303 •
Elective (1 credit): Any courses related to interests and goals •
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE
The following course sequence will fulfill all the requirements for the AA in foreign language area studies if the appropriate core and related courses for the specific language area are selected. Since some recommended courses
fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behav- ioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on p. 8.
Foreign Language Area Studies Curriculum Courses Credits
First Courses (to be taken within the first 18 credits)
Note: Placement tests are required for math and writing courses.
LIBS 150 Information Literacy and Research Methods 1 WRTG 101/101X Introduction to Writing 3
MATH 106 Finite Mathematics 3
or a higher-level math course
u Language core course (numbered 111) for the curriculum 3
Introductory Courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits)
Both BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3 and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology 1 or BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology
or other course(s) to fulfill the biological and physical sciences lecture and laboratory requirement
WRTG 291 Expository and Research Writing 3 or other course to fulfill the communications/writing requirement
HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3 or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865
or other ARTH or HIST course to fulfill the arts and humanities requirement in historical perspective u Language core course (numbered 112) for the curriculum 3 u Language core course (numbered 114) for the curriculum 3 GVPT 200 International Political Relations 3
or other ANTH, BEHS, ECON, GEOG, GVPT, PSYC, SOCY, or eligible AASP, CCJS, GERO, or WMST course to fulfill the first behavioral and social sciences requirement
u Language core course (numbered 115) for the curriculum 3
Additional Required Courses (to be taken after first and introductory courses)
u Related area studies course for the curriculum 3 IFSM 201 Introduction to Computer-Based Systems 3 or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software
(required computing course for the curriculum) u Related area studies course for the curriculum 3 NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science 3 or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy
or other course to fulfill the biological and physical sciences lecture requirement
ANTH 102 Introduction to Anthropology: Cultural
Anthropology and Linguistics 3 or other course to fulfill the second behavioral and social sciences requirement (discipline must differ from first)