| Course Information | LAS - Media | LAS - Instructional Paraprofessional | 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. |
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Freshman Year |
Semester One |
Credits |
Semester Two |
Credits |
English Composition I (ENGL101)* |
3 |
English Composition II (ENGL102) |
3 |
U.S. History I (HIST103) or
History of Western Civilization I (HIST101)# |
3 |
U.S. History II (HIST104)
or
History of Western Civilization II (HIST102)# |
3 |
General Psychology (PSYC101) |
3 |
Principles of Sociology (SOCI104) |
3 |
Mathematics Elective** |
3 |
Mathematics Elective** |
3 |
Science Elective ## |
3/4 |
Science Elective ## |
3/4 |
Sophomore Year |
Semester One |
Credits |
Semester Two |
Credits |
American National Government (GOVT105) |
3 |
Speech Communication (SPCH105) or
Oral Interpretation (SPCH107) |
3 |
Literature I# |
3 |
Literature II# |
3 |
General Elective |
3 |
General Elective |
3 |
General Elective |
3 |
General Elective |
3 |
General Elective |
3 |
General Elective |
3 |
|
* If one tests out of English Composition I, then any Speech, Literature, Journalism, or Foreign Language course may be substituted.
** Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry (MATH112) or higher.
# Must be a two-course sequence, e.g. {History of Western Civilization I (HIST101) and History of Western Civilization II (HIST102)} or {English Literature I (ENGL201) and English Literature II (ENGL202)} (Please note: Dramatic Literature I (ENGL217 and Dramatic Literature II (ENGL218) may not be used as the literature sequence.)
## If a student wishes to take more than one year of foreign language, that course of study should begin in Semester One; it must be clear, however, that the required year of science should be taken in Semesters Three and Four. |
This program awards the A.S. Degree upon completion of 20 courses and a minimum of 60 credits.
Keyboarding competency is a requirement for graduation (see Academic Information). |
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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. |
| Freshman Year |
| Semester One |
Credits |
Semester Two |
Credits |
| English Composition I (ENGL101)* |
3 |
English Composition II (ENGL102) |
3 |
U.S. History I (HIST103)
or History of Western Civilization I (HIST101)# |
3 |
U.S. History II (HIST104)
or History of Western Civilization II (HIST102)# |
3 |
| Mathematics Elective** |
3 |
Mathematics Elective** |
3 |
| Speech Communication (SPCH105) |
3 |
American National Government (GOVT105) |
3 |
| Introduction to Mass Communication (MDIA111) |
3 |
Television Production (MDIA112) |
3 |
| Sophomore Year |
| Semester One |
Credits |
Semester Two |
Credits |
| Literature I## |
3 |
Literature II## |
3 |
| General Psychology (PSYC101) |
3 |
Principles of Sociology (SOCI104) |
3 |
| Science Elective |
3/4 |
Science Elective |
3/4 |
| Newspaper Journalism (ENGL120) |
3 |
Media Elective ### |
3 |
| Media Elective### |
3 |
General Elective |
3 |
|
* If one tests out of English Composition I, then any Speech, Literature, Journalism, or Foreign Language course may be substituted.
** Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry (MATH112) or higher.
# Must be a two-course sequence, e.g. History of Western Civilization I (HIST101) and History of Western Civilization II (HIST102).
## Must be a two-course sequence, e.g. Dramatic Literature I (ENGL217)and Dramatic Literature II (ENGL218)
### Voice Improvement (THET102), Oral Interpretation (SPCH107), MDIAxxx |
This program awards the A.S. Degree upon completion of 20 courses and a minimum of 60 credits.
Keyboarding competency is a requirement for graduation (see Academic Information). |
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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. |
| Freshman Year |
| Semester One |
Credits |
Semester Two |
Credits |
| English Composition I (ENGL101)* |
3 |
English Composition II (ENGL102) |
3 |
U.S. History I (HIST103)
or History of Western Civilization I (HIST101)# |
3 |
U.S. History II (HIST104)
or History of Western Civilization II (HIST102)# |
3 |
| Introduction to Theatre (THET101) |
3 |
General Psychology (PSYC101)
or Principles of Sociology (SOCI104) |
3 |
| Mathematics Elective** |
3 |
Voice Improvement (THET102) |
3 |
| Movement for Acting (THET204) |
3 |
Acting Techniques I (THET201) |
3 |
| Sophomore Year |
| Semester One |
Credits |
Semester Two |
Credits |
| Dramatic Literature I (ENGL217) |
3 |
Dramatic Literature II (ENGL218) |
3 |
| Science Elective |
3/4 |
Science Elective |
3/4 |
| Stagecraft I (THET431) |
3 |
Performance and Production (THET402) |
3 |
| Fine Arts Elective*** |
3 |
Fine Arts Elective*** |
3 |
Creative Writing (ENGL119)
or Fine Arts Elective*** |
3 |
General Elective |
3 |
|
* If one tests out of English Composition I, then any Speech, Literature, Journalism, or Foreign Language course may be substituted.
** Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry (MATH112) or higher.
# Must be a two-course sequence, e.g. History of Western Civilization I (HIST101) and History of Western Civilization II (HIST102)
***Any Speech (SPCHxxx), Media (MDIAxxx), Theater (THETxxx), Music (MUSCxxx), Dance (DANCxxx), or Visual Arts (ARTGxxx) course |
This program awards the A.S. Degree upon completion of 20 courses and a minimum of 60 credits.
Keyboarding competency is a requirement for graduation (see Academic Information). |