The Associate of Arts specialized curricula are for adult students who wish to pursue a specific career or educational goal, often as a basis for further study toward the bachelor’s degree. Each of the specialized curricula has its own requirements. In the fol- lowing curricula, coursework for the individual curriculum is indicated by ◆. Students should take careful note of course pre- requisites and recommended course sequences. Curricula may be available only in limited geographic areas.
Accounting Curriculum
Requirements for the Accounting Curriculum
Coursework for the accounting curriculum includes the following (students should note prerequisites and other sequencing requirements):
• Required core courses (6 credits): ACCT 220 and 221
• Additional core courses (9 credits): Any ACCT, BMGT, or MGST courses in accounting or finance (except MGST 120 or MGST 140)
• Required computing course (3 credits): IFSM 201
• Accounting-related courses (9 credits): Chosen from any ACCT courses; BMGT 110, 364, 380, 381, and 496 and any BMGT finance courses; CMIS 102A; CMST 340; ECON 201 and 203; IFSM 300, MGST 120; MRKT 310; and STAT 200 (or 230)
• Elective (1 credit): Any course related to interests and goals
Recommended Sequence
The following course sequence will fulfill all the requirements for the AA in accounting. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one require- ment, 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 com- munications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on p. 9.
Accounting Curriculum Courses Credits
First Courses (to be taken within the first 18 credits)
Note: Placement tests are required for math and English composition courses. LIBS 150 Information Literacy and Research Methods 1 ENGL 101/101X Introduction to Writing 3
MATH 107 College Algebra 3
or a higher-level math course
◆ BMGT 110 Introduction to Business and Management 3
(recommended accounting-related course for the curriculum for students with no prior business experience)
◆ ACCT 220 Principles of Accounting I 3
(or other core course for the curriculum)
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
◆ IFSM 201 Introduction to Computer-Based Systems 3 ◆ Curriculum course (to be selected based on educational and career goals) 3
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
PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3
or a foreign language course
or other course to fulfill the second arts and humanities requirement (discipline must differ from first)
SPCH 100 Foundations of Speech Communication 3
or JOUR 201 Writing for the Mass Media
or other course to fulfill the communications/ writing or speech requirement
◆ Curriculum course (to be selected based on educational and career goals) 3 ◆ Curriculum course (to be selected based on educational and career goals) 3 ◆ Curriculum course (to be selected based on educational and career goals) 3
Elective Courses (to be chosen from any courses to complete the
60 credits for the degree) 13
Business and Management Curriculum
Requirements for the Business and Management Curriculum
Coursework for the business and management curriculum includes the following:
• Core courses (15 credits): Chosen from BMGT 110 (required for stu- dents with no previous business experience), ACCT 220 and 221, ECON 201 and 203, and STAT 230 (or 200)
• Required computing course (3 credits): IFSM 201
• Management-related courses (6 credits): Chosen from any ACCT, BMGT, CMIS, ECON, IFSM, and MGST courses; any 3-credit CMST courses; GVPT 210; HRMN 300; MRKT 310; PSYC 321 and 361; and SOCY 461
• Electives (4 credits): Any courses related to interests and goals
Recommended Sequence
The following course sequence will fulfill all the requirements for the AA in business and management. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it neces- sary 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, behavioral and social sciences, bio- logical and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on p. 9.
Business and Management
Curriculum Courses Credits
First Courses (to be taken within the first 18 credits)
Note: Placement tests are required for math and English composition courses. LIBS 150 Information Literacy and Research Methods 1 ENGL 101/101X Introduction to Writing 3
MATH 107 College Algebra 3
or a higher-level math course
◆ BMGT 110 Introduction to Business and Management 3
(required core course for the curriculum for students with no prior business experience; also required for BS in business administration)
Introductory Courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits)
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
(required for BS in business administration; strongly recommended)
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
BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3
and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology 1
or other course(s) to fulfill the biological and physical sciences lecture and laboratory requirement
ENGL 291 Expository and Research Writing 3
or other course to fulfill the communications/ writing requirement
Introductory Courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits)
◆ ACCT 221 Principles of Accounting II 3
(or other core course for the curriculum)
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
or ECON 203 Principles of Microeconomics
(required for BS in accounting)
or other ANTH, BEHS, ECON, GEOG, GVPT, PSYC, SOCY, or eligible GERO or CCJS course to fulfill the first behavioral and social sciences requirement
BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3
and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology 1
or other course(s) to fulfill the biological and physical sciences lecture and laboratory requirement
ENGL 291 Expository and Research Writing 3
or other course to fulfill the communications/ writing requirement
◆ IFSM 201 Introduction to Computer-Based Systems 3
(required computing course for the curriculum)
Additional Required Courses (to be taken after first and introductory courses)
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 first arts and humanities requirement
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
◆ A core course for the curriculum 3
HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3
or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865
or other course to fulfill the second arts and humanities requirement (discipline must differ from first)
SPCH 100 Foundations of Speech Communication 3 or COMM 390 Writing for Managers
or other course to fulfill the communications/ writing or speech requirement
◆ BMGT 380 Business Law I 3
or STAT 230 Business Statistics
or other accounting-related course for the curriculum
◆ BMGT 364 Management and Organization Theory 3
or MGST 120 Fundamentals of the Accounting Process
or other accounting-related course for the curriculum
◆ A core course for the curriculum 3 ◆ A core course for the curriculum 3
Elective Course (to be chosen from any course to complete the
60 credits for the degree) 1
Computer Studies Curriculum
Requirements for the Computer Studies Curriculum
Coursework for the computer studies curriculum includes the following:
• Required core courses (6 credits): CMIS 102/102A (or IFSM 201) and CMIS 141/141A (or other appropriate programming language course) • Additional core courses (6 credits): Chosen from CMIS 241 and 310,
IFSM 300, and any CMST courses (up to 3 credits)
• Computer studies-related course (3 credits): Any CMIS, CMST, CMIT, CMSC, IFSM course
• 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 computer studies. 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 alter- nate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biologi- cal and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on p. 9.
Computer Studies Curriculum Courses Credits
First Courses (to be taken within the first 18 credits)
Note: Placement tests are required for math and English composition courses. LIBS 150 Information Literacy and Research Methods 1 ENGL 101/101X Introduction to Writing 3
MATH 107 College Algebra 3
or a higher-level math course
Introductory Courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits)
◆ CMIS 102 Introduction to Problem Solving and
Algorithm Design 3
or CMIS 102A Fundamentals of Programming I
(first required core course for the curriculum; required for BS in computer studies)
◆ CMIS 141 Introductory Programming 3
or CMIS 141A Fundamentals of Programming II
(required core course for the curriculum)
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 first arts and humanities requirement
BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3
and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology 1
or other course(s) to fulfill the biological and physical sciences lecture and laboratory requirement
◆ CMIS 241 Data Structures and Abstraction 3
(required for BS in computer studies) or other core course for the curriculum
◆ IFSM 201 Introduction to Computer-Based Systems 3 ◆ ACCT 220 Principles of Accounting I 3
(core course for the curriculum)
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 first arts and humanities requirement
Additional Required Courses (to be taken after first and introductory courses)
◆ STAT 230 Business Statistics 3
(core 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)
◆ ACCT 221 Principles of Accounting II 3
(core course for the curriculum)
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
◆ ECON 203 Introduction to Microeconomics 3
(core course for the curriculum)
HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3
or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865
or other course to fulfill the second arts and humanities requirement (discipline must differ from first)
SPCH 100 Foundations of Speech Communication 3
or COMM 390 Writing for Managers
or other course to fulfill the communications/ writing or speech requirement
◆ Management-related course for the curriculum 3
(courses required for BS in business administration are recommended)
◆ Management-related course for the curriculum 3
(courses required for BS in business administration are recommended)
Elective Courses (to be chosen from any courses to complete the 60 credits for the degree—courses applicable to the BS in business
administration are recommended) 4
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
• Required computing course (3 credits): IFSM 201
• 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. 9.
Criminal Justice Curriculum Courses Credits
First Courses (to be taken within the first 18 credits)
Note: Placement tests are required for math and English composition courses. LIBS 150 Information Literacy and Research Methods 1 ENGL 101/101X Introduction to Writing 3 MATH 105 Mathematics: Contemporary Topics
and Applications 3
or MATH 106 Finite Mathematics
or a higher-level math course
◆ 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
BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3
and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology 1
or other course(s) to fulfill the biological and physical sciences lecture and laboratory requirement
ENGL 291 Expository and Research Writing 3
or other course to fulfill the communications/ writing requirement
◆ IFSM 201 Introduction to Computer-Based Systems 3
(required computing course for the curriculum)
◆ CCJS 230 Criminal Law in Action 3
or other core course for the curriculum
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 first arts and humanities requirement
ENGL 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)
◆ IFSM 201 Introduction to Computer-Based Systems 3
(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 course to fulfill the second arts and humanities requirement (discipline must differ from first)
SPCH 100 Foundations of Speech Communication 3
or COMM 390 Writing for Managers
or other course to fulfill the communications/ writing or speech requirement
◆ 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
and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and inter- disciplinary issues) may be found on p. 9.
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 English composition courses. LIBS 150 Information Literacy and Research Methods 1 ENGL 101/101X Introduction to Writing 3 MATH 105 Mathematics: Contemporary Topics
and Applications 3
or MATH 106 Finite Mathematics
or a higher-level math course
◆ Language core course (numbered 111) for the curriculum 3
Introductory Courses (to be taken within the first 30 credits)
BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3
and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology 1
or other course(s) to fulfill the biological and physical sciences lecture and laboratory requirement
ENGL 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, ARTT, HIST, HUMN, MUSC, PHIL, THET, dance, literature, or foreign language course to fulfill the first arts and humanities requirement
◆ Language core course (numbered 112) for the curriculum 3 ◆ 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
◆ Language core course (numbered 115) for the curriculum 3
Additional Required Courses (to be taken after first and introductory courses)
◆ Related area studies course for the curriculum 3 IFSM 201 Introduction to Computer-Based Systems 3
(required computing course for the curriculum)
◆ 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)
◆ Related area studies course for the curriculum 3 PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3
or other course to fulfill the second arts and humanities requirement (discipline must differ from first)
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 general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences (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 requirement
HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3
or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865
or other course to fulfill the second arts and humanities requirement (discipline must differ from first)
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
◆ CCJS 320 Introduction to Criminalistics 3
or other core course for the curriculum
◆ 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 and 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 • 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, behavioral
BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3
and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology 1
or other course(s) to fulfill the biological and physical sciences lecture and laboratory requirement
ENGL 291 Expository and Research Writing 3
or other course to fulfill the communications/ writing requirement
◆ IFSM 201 Introduction to Computer-Based Systems 3
(required computing course for the curriculum)
CCJS 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology
or other course to fulfill the second behavioral and social sciences requirement (discipline must differ from first)
Additional Required Courses (to be taken after first and introductory courses)
HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3
or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865
or other course to fulfill the second arts and humanities 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
SPCH 100 Foundations of Speech Communication 3
or COMM 390 Writing for Managers
or other course to fulfill the communications/ writing or speech requirement
◆ LGST 101 Introduction to Law 3
(required core course for the curriculum)
◆ LGST 200 Techniques of Legal Research 3
(required core course for the curriculum)
◆ LGST 201 Legal Writing 3
(required core course for the curriculum)
◆ LGST 204 Legal Ethics 3
(required core course for the curriculum)
◆ LGST 320 Criminal Law and Procedures 3
(or other legal studies–related course for the curriculum)
◆ LGST 312 Torts 3
(or other legal studies–related 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 legal studies are recommended) 7
Total credits for AA with legal studies specialization 60 SPCH 100 Foundations of Speech Communication 3
or other course to fulfill the communications/ writing or speech requirement
◆ Related area studies course for the curriculum 3
Elective Course (to be chosen from any courses to complete the
60 credits for the degree) 1
Total credits for AA with foreign language area studies specialization 60
Legal Studies Curriculum
Requirements for the Legal Studies Curriculum
Coursework for the legal studies curriculum includes the following:
• Required core courses (12 credits): LGST 101, 200, 201, and 204 • Legal studies-related courses (6 credits): Any LGST courses • Required computing course (3 credits): IFSM 201
• Electives (7 credits): Any courses related to interests and goals
Recommended Sequence
The following course sequence will fulfill all the requirements for the AA