Programs of Study

Accounting	Art	Biology
Business Administration	Chemistry	Commercial Music
Communication	Computer Science	Criminal Justice
Education	Engineering Technology	English
Financial Services	Graphic Design	History
Mathematics	Multimedia	Music
Nursing Education	Office Technology	Paraprofessional & Developmental Disabilities
Physical Education	Physics or Engineering	Preprofessional Services
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Accounting (AC)

Associate in Science

Concentration Requirements					Credit Hours
AC 0201			Financial Accounting *................... 3
AC 0516			Computer Accounting...................... 3
AC 0503			Managerial Accounting **................. 3
CS 0733			Spreadsheet Concepts and Applications.... 3
BA 0505			Business Law I........................... 3
BA 0506			Business Law II.......................... 3
BA 0501			Introduction to Business................. 3
				Total..................... 21
General Education Requirements					Credit Hours
EG 1513			English Composition I.................... 3
EG 1514			English Composition II................... 3
CO 1560			Fundamentals of Speech................... 3
MA 1719			College Algebra or
MA 1746			Business Calculus........................ 3
PE 0773			Lifetime Fitness......................... 1
EC 2241			Macroeconomics........................... 3
EC 2242			Microeconomics........................... 3
CS 0717			Computer Information Systems............. 3
			Natural or Physical Science Elective with lab (see page 51)........................ 5
			Humanities Electives (see page 51)....... 6
			General Education Electives (see page 51) 6
				Total..................... 39
				Program Total............. 60
	*AC 0508 Financial Accounting Lab (2) is strongly recommended
	**AC 0202 Managerial Accounting Lab (2) is strongly recommended
		Note: Membership in Phi Beta Lambda is encouraged.

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

Exit Assessment is required for graduation.

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Art (AR)

Associate in Arts

Concentration Requirements				Credit Hours
AR 1028		Art History I............................ 3
AR 1034		Drawing I................................ 3
AR 1021		Painting I............................... 3
AR 1024		Design I................................. 3
AR 1030		Sculpture I or
AR 1029		Ceramics I............................... 3
AR 1011		Art Appreciation......................... 3
			Total..................... 18
General Education Requirements				Credit Hours
EG 1513		English Composition I.................... 3
EG 1514		English Composition II................... 3
CO 1560		Fundamentals of Speech................... 3
MA 1719		College Algebra.......................... 3
PE 0773		Lifetime Fitness......................... 1
CS 0715		Computer Concepts and Applications....... 3
		Natural or Physical Science Elective with lab (see page 51)........................ 5
		Humanities Electives (from at least two areas) (see page 51).................... 12
		Social and Behavioral Science Electives (see page 51)............................ 6
		General Education Electives (see page 55) 6
			Total..................... 45
			Program Total............. 63
The courses listed below will usually transfer to a four-year institution. Some will also fulfill the humanities electives.
	AR 1035 Drawing II (3)
	AR 1029 Ceramics I (3)
	AR 1010 Ceramics II (3)
	AR 1022 Painting II (3)
	AR 1012 Beginning Photography I (3)
	AR 1013 Beginning Photography II (3)
	AR 1037 Watercolor (3)
	AR 1030 Sculpture I (3)
	AR 1018 Printmaking I (3)

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

Exit Assessment is required for graduation.

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Biology (BI)

Associate in Science

Concentration Requirements					Credit Hours
BI 0402			Botany, General.......................... 5
BI 0407			Zoology, General......................... 5
BI 0411			Microbiology............................. 5
BI 0412			Anatomy and Physiology................... 5
			Biology Elective*...................... 5-6
				Total.................. 25-26
General Education Requirements					Credit Hours
EG 1513			English Composition I.................... 3
EG 1514			English Composition II................... 3
CO 1560			Fundamentals of Speech................... 3
MA 1719			College Algebra.......................... 3
CH 1961			College Chemistry I...................... 5
PE 0773			Lifetime Fitness......................... 1
			Computer Science Elective**.............. 3
			Humanities Electives (see page 51)....... 6
			Social and Behavioral Electives (see page 51)...................................... 6
			General Education Electives*** (see page 51)...................................... 5
				Total..................... 38
				Program Total.......... 63-34
	* Recommendations for Biology Elective:
		BI 0422 Principles and Concepts of Genetics (3)
		BI 0401 Biology (no lab) (3)
		BI 0431 Biology (with lab) (5)
	** Recommendations Computer Elective:
		CS 0715 Computer Concepts and Applications (3)
		CS 0730 Visual Basic Programming (3)
		CS 0717 Computer Information Systems (3)
	*** Recommendations for General Education Elective:
		CH 1962 College Chemistry II (5) (Recommended for 2^nd semester, freshman year)

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

Exit Assessment is required for graduation.

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Business Administration (BA)

Associate in Science

Concentration Requirements					Credit Hours
BA 0501			Introduction to Business................. 3
AC 0201			Financial Accounting*.................... 3
BA 0545			Business Communications.................. 3
AC 0503			Managerial Accounting**.................. 3
BA 0505			Business Law I........................... 3
BA 0506			Business Law II.......................... 3
				Total..................... 18
General Education Requirements					Credit Hours
EG 1513			English Composition I.................... 3
EG 1514			English Composition II................... 3
CO 1560			Fundamentals of Speech................... 3
MA 1719			College Algebra or
MA 1746			Business Calculus........................ 3
PE 0773			Lifetime Fitness......................... 1
MA 1720			Elementary Statistics.................... 3
CS 0717			Computer Information Systems............. 3
EC 2241			Macroeconomics........................... 3
EC 2242			Microeconomics........................... 3
			Natural or Physical Science Elective with lab (see page 51)........................ 5
			Humanities Electives (see page 51)....... 6
			General Education Electives (see page 51) 6
				Total..................... 42
				Program Total............. 60
	*AC 0508 Financial Accounting Lab (2) is strongly recommended
	**AC 0202 Managerial Accounting Lab (2) is strongly recommended
		Note: Membership in Phi Beta Lambda is encouraged.

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

Exit Assessment is required for graduation.

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Chemistry (CH)

Associate in Science

Concentration Requirements					Credit Hours
CH 1961			College Chemistry I...................... 5
CH 1962			College Chemistry II..................... 5
CH 1972			Organic Chemistry I...................... 5
CH 1995			Organic Chemistry II..................... 5
				Total..................... 20
General Education Requirements					Credit Hours
EG 1513			English Composition I.................... 3
EG 1514			English Composition II................... 3
CO 1560			Fundamentals of Speech................... 3
MA 1751			Calculus I............................... 5
PE 0773			Lifetime Fitness......................... 1
			Computer Science Elective*............... 3
			Humanities Electives (see page 51)....... 6
			Social/Behavioral Science Elective (see page 51)................................. 6
			General Education Electives**........... 10
				Total..................... 40
				Program Total............. 60
	*Recommendations for Computer Science Elective:
		CS 0715 Computer Concepts & Applications (3)
		CS 0730 Visual Basic Programming (3)
		CS 5516 C++ Programming (3)
		CS 0737 Pascal (3)
	**Transfer students should take the following electives:
		MA 1752 Calculus II (5)
		PH 0901 Engineering Physics I (5)
		PH 0902 Engineering Physics II (5)

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

Exit Assessment is required for graduation.

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Commercial Music (CM)

Admission Criteria

Students interested in the Commercial Music Program can be admitted to the College on the same basis as other students, but admission to the College does not ensure admission into the Commercial Music Program. Acceptance into the Commercial Music Program is based on the criteria established by the department.

To obtain more information about the criteria and to get a copy of the application procedure please contact the Commercial Music Department by calling (620) 421-6700 extension 1020.

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Commercial Music (CM)

Audio Technology

Associate in Applied Science

Concentration Requirements			Credit Hours
CM 1213	Commercial Music Audio Recording I....... 3
CM 1221	Commercial Music MIDI Production I....... 3
CM 1224	Commercial Music Theory I................ 3
CM 1200	Commercial Music Ear Training & Sight Singing I................................ 1
CM 1244	Commercial Music Piano Class I........... 1
CM 1214	Audio Recording II....................... 3
CM 1274	Digital Video Production................. 3
CM 1245	Commercial Music Piano Class II.......... 1
CM 1217	Commercial Music Lighting Technology..... 1
CM 1265	Commercial Music Digital Audio I......... 3
CM 1216	Commercial Music Audio for Video......... 3
CM 1220	Sound Reinforcement...................... 2
CM 1266	Digital Audio II......................... 3
CM 1204	Studio Internship........................ 1
CM 1271	Thesis Project - Audio Tech.............. 3
CM 1218	Commercial Music Business................ 3
CM 1275	Commercial Music Mixing and Mastering Techniques............................... 2
		Total..................... 39
General Education Requirements				Credit Hours
EG 1513	English Composition I.................... 3
CO 1560	Fundamentals of Speech or
BA 0545	Business Communications.................. 3
MA 1719	College Algebra or
MA 1707	Applied Mathematics...................... 3
MU 1092	History of Jazz & Rock................... 3
	General Education Electives (see page 51) 9
		Total..................... 21
		Program Total............. 60

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

Exit Assessment is required for graduation.

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Commercial Music (CM)

Performance

Associate in Applied Science

Concentration Requirements				Credit Hours
CM 1213	Commercial Music Audio Recording I....... 3
CM 1218	Commercial Music Business ............... 3
CM 1224	Commercial Music Theory I................ 3
CM 1200	Commercial Music Ear Training & Sight Singing I................................ 1
CM 1244	Commercial Music Piano Class I........... 1
CM 1228	Performing Ensemble I.................... 2
CM 1208	Improvisation Ensemble I................. 1
CM 1261	Commercial Music Private Music Lessons I. 1
CM 1225	Commercial Music Theory II............... 3
CM 1201	Commercial Music Ear Training & Sight Singing II............................... 1
CM 1207	Commercial Music Songwriting............. 3
CM 1229	Performing Ensemble II................... 2
CM 1209	Improvisation Ensemble II................ 1
CM 1245	Commercial Music Piano Class II.......... 1
CM 1262	Commercial Music Private Music Lessons II 1
CM 1217	Commercial Music Lighting Technology..... 1
CM 1260	Commercial Music Arranging for Songwriters 3
CM 1230	Performing Ensemble III.................. 2
CM 1263	Commercial Music Private Music Lessons III 1
CM 1270	Thesis Project - Performance............. 3
CM 1231	Performing Ensemble IV................... 2
CM 1264	Commercial Music Private Music Lessons IV 1
CM 1220	Sound Reinforcement...................... 2
		Total..................... 42
General Education Requirements			Credit Hours
EG 1513	English Composition I.................... 3
CO 1560	Fundamentals of Speech or
BA 0545	Business Communications.................. 3
MA 1719	College Algebra or
MA 1707	Applied Mathematics...................... 3
MU 1092	History of Jazz & Rock................... 3
	General Education Electives (see page 51) 9
		Total..................... 21
		Program Total............. 63

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

Exit Assessment is required for graduation.

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Commercial Music

Business

Associate in Applied Science

Concentration Requirements					Credit Hours
CM 1213		Commercial Music Audio Recording I....... 3
CM 1224		Commercial Music Theory I................ 3
CM 1200		Commercial Music Ear Training & Sight Singing I................................ 1
CM 1244		Commercial Music Piano Class I........... 1
CM 1217		Lighting Technology...................... 1
CM 1220		Sound Reinforcement...................... 2
CM 1234		Business Internship...................... 1
CM 1218		Commercial Music Business ............... 3
CM 1219		Commercial Music Business 2.............. 3
MU 1092		History of Jazz & Rock................... 3
MU 1051		Music Appreciation....................... 3
			Total..................... 24
Contextual Requirements				Credit Hours
BA 0505		Business Law I........................... 3
BA 0506		Business Law II.......................... 3
AC 0201		Financial Accounting*.................... 3
AC 0503		Managerial Accounting **................. 3
CS 0717		Computer Information Systems............. 3
			Total..................... 15
General Education Requirements						Credit Hours
EG 1513		English Composition I.................... 3
CO 1560		Fundamentals of Speech................... 3
MA 1719		College Algebra or
MA 1707		Applied Mathematics...................... 3
BA 0545		Business Communications.................. 3
BA 0501		Introduction to Business................. 3
SO 2280		Sociology................................ 3
EC 2242		Microeconomics........................... 3
			Total..................... 21
			Program Total............. 60
	*AC 0508 Financial Accounting Lab (2) is strongly recommended
	**AC 0202 Managerial Accounting Lab (2) is strongly recommended

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

Exit Assessment is required for graduation.

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Communication (CO)

Associate in Arts

Concentration Requirements						Credit Hours
CO 0620			Introduction to Mass Media............... 3
CO 0635			Introduction to Advertising.............. 3
CO 0637			Introduction to Public Relations......... 3
BA 0501			Introduction to Business................. 3
			Concentration Electives*................. 6
				Total..................... 18
General Education Requirements					Credit Hours
EG 1513			English Composition I.................... 3
EG 1514			English Composition II................... 3
CO 1560			Fundamentals of Speech................... 3
MA 1719			College Algebra.......................... 3
PE 0773			Lifetime Fitness......................... 1
			Computer Elective........................ 3
			Natural or Physical Science Elective with lab (see page 51)........................ 5
			Humanities Electives (from at least two areas)**................................ 12
			Social and Behavioral Science Electives ***......................................... 6
			General Education Electives (see page 51) 6
				Total..................... 45
				Program Total............. 63
	*Concentration Electives (must select 2 courses)
		CO 1563 Argumentation and Persuasion (3)
		CO 0641 Introduction to Audio & Video Production (3)
		AR 1012 Beginning Photography I (3)
		CA 1141 Digital Photography (3)
		CA 1145 Graphic Communication (3)
	**Recommended Humanities Electives
		HS 2251 American History to 1877(3)
		EG 1570 Creative Writing (3)
		MU 1051 Music Appreciation (3)
		AR 1024 Design I (3)
		PR 1593 Introduction to Logic (3)
		HU 5921 Introduction to the Humanities (3)
	***Recommended Social and Behavioral Electives
		EC 2249 Issues in Today’s Economy (3)
		SO 2280 Sociology (3)
		PL 2270 American Government (3)
		PY 2010 General Psychology (3)

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

Exit Assessment is required for graduation.

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Computer Science (CS)

Information Processing

Associate in Science

Concentration Requirements			Credit Hours
CS 0736	Introduction to Programming.............. 3
CS 0730	Visual Basic Programming................. 3
CS 5516	C++ Programming.......................... 3
CS 5508	Principles of Software Design............ 3
CS 5509	Concepts of Computer Systems............. 3
CS 0717	Computer Information Systems............. 3
		Total..................... 18
General Education Requirements				Credit Hours
EG 1513	English Composition I.................... 3
EG 1514	English Composition II................... 3
CO 1560	Fundamentals of Speech................... 3
MA 1719	College Algebra.......................... 3
PE 0773	Lifetime Fitness......................... 1
AC 0201	Financial Accounting..................... 3
AC 0503	Managerial Accounting.................... 3
MA 1720	Elementary Statistics.................... 3
	Computer Science Elective................ 3
	Natural or Physical Science Elective with lab...................................... 5
	Humanities Electives (see page 51)....... 6
	Social and Behavioral Science Electives (see page 51)............................ 6
		Total..................... 42
		Program Total............. 60

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

Exit Assessment is required for graduation.

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Computer Science (CS)

Computer Science

Associate in Science

Concentration Requirements			Credit Hours
CS 5509	Concepts of Computer Systems............. 3
CS 0736	Introduction to Programming.............. 3
CS 5516	C++ Programming.......................... 3
CS 5508	Principles of Software Design............ 3
CS 0717	Computer Information Systems............. 3
		Total..................... 15
General Education Requirements			Credit Hours
EG 1513	English Composition I.................... 3
EG 1514	English Composition II................... 3
CO 1560	Fundamentals of Speech................... 3
MA 1751	Calculus I............................... 5
PE 0773	Lifetime Fitness......................... 1
BI 0431	Biology.................................. 5
	Computer Science Electives............... 6
	Natural Science Elective (see page 51)... 5
	Humanities Electives (see page 51)....... 9
	Social and Behavioral Science Electives (see page 51)............................ 9
		Total..................... 49
		Program Total............. 61

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

Exit Assessment is required for graduation.

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Computer Science (CS)

Network Administration

Associate in Applied Science

Concentration Requirements					Credit Hours
CS 5510			Introduction to Networking............... 3
CS 5511			Network Administration I................. 5
CS 5512			Network Administration II................ 5
CS 5520			Network Administration III............... 5
CS 0736			Introduction to Programming.............. 3
CS 5516			C++ Programming.......................... 3
CS 0717			Computer Information Systems............. 3
CS 0730			Visual Basic Programming................. 3
CS 0718			PC Troubleshooting....................... 3
CS 5509			Concepts of Computer Systems............. 3
CS 0729			Database Concepts and Applications....... 3
CS 0720			Fundamentals of Network Security......... 3
				Total..................... 42
General Education Requirements					Credit Hours
EG 1513			English Composition I.................... 3
MA 1719			College Algebra.......................... 3
BA 0545			Business Communications.................. 3
			Computer Science Elective*............... 3
			General Education Electives (see page 51) 6
				Total..................... 18
				Program Total............. 60
	*Computer Science Electives (must choose 1 course)
		CS 0737 Pascal (3)
		CS 5518 Java Programming (3)
		CS 5525 Web Page Design Technology (3)
		CS 0535 Word Processing Concepts and Applications (3)
		CS 0733 Spreadsheet Concepts and Applications (3)
		CS 5508 Principles of Software Design (3)
		CS 0709 Unix/Linux Administration (3)
		CS 5519 Special Topics in Computing (3)

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

Exit Assessment is required for graduation.

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Computer Science Certificate Programs

Management Information Systems Certificate

Requirements			Credit Hours
CS 0736	Introduction to Programming.............. 3
CS 0717	Computer Information Systems............. 3
CS 0729	Database Concepts and Applications....... 3
CS 5510	Introduction to Networking............... 3
CS 0720	Fundamentals of Network Security......... 3
CS 0730	Visual Basic Programming................. 3
		Total..................... 18

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Networking Certificate

Requirements		Credit Hours
CS 5510	Introduction to Networking............... 3
CS 0736	Introduction to Programming.............. 3
CS 5511	Network Administration I................. 5
BA 0545	Business Communications.................. 3
CS 0709	Unix/Linux Administration................ 3
CS 0720	Fundamentals of Network Security......... 3
			Total..................... 20

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PC Technician Certificate

Requirements		Credit Hours
CS 5510	Introduction to Networking............... 3
CS 0736	Introduction to Programming.............. 3
CS 0730	Visual Basic Programming................. 3
CS 5511	Network Administration I................. 5
CS 0718	PC Troubleshooting....................... 3
CS 0717	Computer Information Systems............. 3
			Total..................... 20

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Webmaster Certificate

Requirements		Credit Hours
CS 0730	Visual Basic Programming................. 3
CS 5518	Java Programming......................... 3
CS 5525	Web Page Design Technology............... 3
GD 1139	Website Design Software.................. 3
CS 0720	Fundamentals of Network Security......... 3
CS 0724	Internet Programming..................... 3
			Total..................... 18

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

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Criminal Justice (CJ)

Criminal Justice

Associate in Science

Concentration Requirements			Credit Hours
CJ 5551	Introduction to Administration of Justice 3
CJ 5565	Criminal Procedures I.................... 3
CJ 5550	Interview and Report Writing............. 3
CJ 5563	Juveniles in the Criminal Justice System. 3
CJ 5557	Criminal Law............................. 3
	Concentration Elective................... 3
		Total..................... 18
General Education Requirements			Credit Hours
EG 1513	English Composition I.................... 3
EG 1514	English Composition II................... 3
CO 1560	Fundamentals of Speech................... 3
MA 1719	College Algebra.......................... 3
PE 0773	Lifetime Fitness......................... 1
CS 0715	Computer Concepts and Applications....... 3
PL 2271	State and Local Government............... 3
	Natural or Physical Science Elective with lab (see page 51)........................ 5
	Humanities Electives (see page 51)....... 6
	Social and Behavioral Science Electives (see page 51)............................ 6
	General Education Electives (see page 51) 6
		Total..................... 42
		Program Total............. 60
Note: If a student has been through the Law Enforcement Academy, the following courses will be considered completed: CJ 5565 Criminal Procedures I (subject to proficiency test) CJ 5554 Criminal Investigation & Interrogation Techniques CJ 5574 Accident Investigation CJ 5567 Patrol Procedures CJ 5550 Interview and Report Writing (subject to proficiency test)
Note: Students planning to transfer credit for a Baccalaureate degree should base their program of study on the requirements of the college to which they will transfer.

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

Exit Assessment is required for graduation.

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Criminal Justice (CJ)

Criminal Justice

Associate in Applied Science

Concentration Requirements			Credit Hours
CJ 5551	Introduction to Administration of Justice 3
CJ 5565	Criminal Procedures I.................... 3
CJ 5557	Criminal Law............................. 3
CJ 5563	Juveniles in the Criminal Justice System. 3
CJ 5553	Community Policing....................... 3
CJ 5574	Accident Investigation................... 3
CJ 5567	Patrol Procedures........................ 3
CJ 5550	Interview and Report Writing............. 3
		Total..................... 24
Contextual Courses (related to concentration)				Credit Hours
PL 2271	State and Local Government or
PL 2270	American Government...................... 3
SO 2283	Social Problems.......................... 3
PE 0892	First Aid or*............................ 2
HC 5200	First Responder.......................... 6
		Total................ 8 or 12
General Education Requirements					Credit Hours
EG 1513	English Composition I.................... 3
CO 1560	Fundamentals of Speech................... 3
MA 1719	College Algebra or
MA 1707	Applied Mathematics...................... 3
PE 0773	Lifetime Fitness......................... 1
CS 0715	Computer Concepts and Applications....... 3
	General Education Electives (see page 51) 15
		Total..................... 28
		Program Total....... 60 or 64
Note: If a student has been through the Law Enforcement Academy, the following courses will be considered completed: CJ 5565 Criminal Procedures I (subject to proficiency test) CJ 5554 Criminal Investigation & Interrogation Techniques CJ 5574 Accident Investigation CJ 5567 Patrol Procedures CJ 5550 Interview and Report Writing (subject to proficiency test)

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

Exit Assessment is required for graduation.

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Criminal Justice (CJ)

Criminal Justice Certificate

CJ 5551	Introduction to Administration of Justice 3
CJ 5565	Criminal Procedures I.................... 3
CJ 5563	Juveniles in the Criminal Justice System. 3
CJ 5567	Patrol Procedures........................ 3
CJ 5550	Interview and Report Writing............. 3
CJ 5557	Criminal Law............................. 3
		Total..................... 18
General Education or Contextual Courses			Credit Hours
EG 1513	English Composition I.................... 3
PL 2271	State and Local Government............... 3
SO 2283	Social Problems.......................... 3
CS 0715	Computer Concepts and Applications....... 3
PE 0892	First Aid................................ 2
		Total..................... 14
		Program Total............. 32
Note: If a student has been through the Law Enforcement Academy, the following courses will be considered completed: CJ 5565 Criminal Procedures I (subject to proficiency test) CJ 5554 Criminal Investigation & Interrogation Techniques CJ 5574 Accident Investigation CJ 5567 Patrol Procedures CJ 5550 Interview and Report Writing (subject to proficiency test)

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

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Criminal Justice (CJ)

Corrections, Probation, and Parole

Associate in Science

Concentration Requirements			Credit Hours
CJ 5551	Introduction to Administration of Justice 3
CJ 5568	Introduction to Corrections.............. 3
CJ 5557	Criminal Law............................. 3
CJ 5563	Juveniles in the Criminal Justice System. 3
CJ 5561	Correctional Treatment Programs.......... 3
CJ 5565	Criminal Procedures I.................... 3
CJ 5559	Probation and Parole..................... 3
		Total..................... 21
General Education Requirements				Credit Hours
EG 1513	English Composition I.................... 3
EG 1514	English Composition II................... 3
CO 1560	Fundamentals of Speech................... 3
MA 1719	College Algebra.......................... 3
PE 0773	Lifetime Fitness......................... 1
CS 0715	Computer Concepts and Applications....... 3
PL 2271	State and Local Government............... 3
	Natural or Physical Science Elective with lab (see page 51)........................ 5
	Humanities Electives (see page 51)....... 6
	Social and Behavioral Science Electives (see page 51)............................ 6
	General Education Elective (see page 51). 3
		Total..................... 39
		Program Total............. 60
Note: If a student has been through the Law Enforcement Academy, the following courses will be considered completed: CJ 5565 Criminal Procedures I (subject to proficiency test) CJ 5554 Criminal Investigation & Interrogation Techniques CJ 5574 Accident Investigation CJ 5567 Patrol Procedures CJ 5550 Interview and Report Writing (subject to proficiency test)

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

Exit Assessment is required for graduation.

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Criminal Justice (CJ)

Corrections, Probation, and Parole

Associate in Applied Science

Concentration Requirements			Credit Hours
CJ 5551	Introduction to Administration of Justice 3
CJ 5568	Introduction to Corrections.............. 3
CJ 5557	Criminal Law............................. 3
CJ 5561	Correctional Treatment Programs.......... 3
CJ 5553	Community Policing....................... 3
CJ 5565	Criminal Procedures I.................... 3
CJ 5563	Juveniles in the Criminal Justice System. 3
CJ 5559	Probation and Parole..................... 3
		Total..................... 24
Contextual Courses (related to concentration				Credit Hours
SO 2283	Social Problems.......................... 3
PL 2271	State and Local Government or
PL 2270	American Government...................... 3
PE 0892	First Aid or............................. 2
HC 5200	First Responder.......................... 6
		Total................ 8 or 12
General Education Requirements			Credit Hours
EG 1513	English Composition I.................... 3
CO 1560	Fundamentals of Speech................... 3
MA 1719	College Algebra or
MA 1707	Applied Mathematics...................... 3
PE 0773	Lifetime Fitness......................... 1
CS 0715	Computer Concepts and Applications....... 3
	General Education Elective (see page 51) 15
		Total..................... 28
		Program Total....... 60 or 64
Note: If a student has been through the Law Enforcement Academy, the following courses will be considered completed: CJ 5565 Criminal Procedures I (subject to proficiency test) CJ 5554 Criminal Investigation & Interrogation Techniques CJ 5574 Accident Investigation CJ 5567 Patrol Procedures CJ 5550 Interview and Report Writing (subject to proficiency test)

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

Exit Assessment is required for graduation.

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Criminal Justice (CJ)

Corrections, Probation, & Parole Certificate

CJ 5568	Introduction to Corrections.............. 3
CJ 5557	Criminal Law............................. 3
CJ 5551	Introduction to Administration of Justice 3
CJ 5559	Probation and Parole..................... 3
CJ 5561	Correctional Treatment Programs.......... 3
CJ 5563	Juveniles in the Criminal Justice System. 3
		Total..................... 18
General Education or Contextual Courses			Credit Hours
EG 1513	English Composition I.................... 3
CO 1560	Fundamentals of Speech................... 3
PY 2010	General Psychology....................... 3
SO 2283	Social Problems.......................... 3
PL 2271	State and Local Government............... 3
		Total..................... 15
		Program Total............. 33
Note: If a student has been through the Law Enforcement Academy, the following courses will be considered completed: CJ 5565 Criminal Procedures I (subject to proficiency test) CJ 5554 Criminal Investigation & Interrogation Techniques CJ 5574 Accident Investigation CJ 5567 Patrol Procedures CJ 5550 Interview and Report Writing (subject to proficiency test)

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

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Education (ED)

Early Childhood Education

Associate in Science

Concentration Requirements						Credit Hours
ED 0821			Early Childhood Education................ 3
ED 5275			Child Development........................ 3
ED 0820			Children’s Literature.................... 3
ED 0822			Children’s Music......................... 3
ED 0831			Art Education............................ 3
			Child Development Workshops*............. 3
			Early Childhood Education Elective**..... 3
			Early Childhood Education Lab**.......... 1
				Total..................... 22
General Education Requirements					Credit Hours
EG 1513			English Composition I.................... 3
EG 1514			English Composition II................... 3
CO 1560			Fundamentals of Speech................... 3
MA 1713			Mathematics for Education or
MA 1719			College Algebra.......................... 3
PE 0773			Lifetime Fitness......................... 1
CS 0715			Computer Concepts and Applications....... 3
PY 2010			General Psychology....................... 3
PY 2090			Developmental Psychology................. 3
			Natural or Physical Science Elective with lab (see page 51)........................ 5
			Humanities Electives (see page 51)....... 6
			Social and Behavioral Science Elective (see page 51)................................. 3
			General Education Electives (see page 51) 3
				Total..................... 39
				Program Total............. 61
	*Child Development Workshops (select 3 courses)
		ED 1351 Child Dev.: Day Care and Preschool (1)
		ED 1352 Child Dev.: Social & Emotional Dev. (1)
		ED 1353 Child Dev.: Curriculum for Learning (1)
		ED 0806 Caring for Children with Handicaps (1)
	**Early Childhood Education Elective (select 1 course & corresponding lab)
		ED 1308 Preschool Child (3)
		ED 0931 Infant and Toddler (3)
		ED 0932 Infant and Toddler Lab (1)
		ED 1309 Preschool Child Lab (1)
		ED 0823 Administration & Org. of Child Care Program (3)

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

Exit Assessment is required for graduation.

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Education (ED)

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Certificate Requirements					Credit Hours
ED 0821			Early Childhood Education................ 3
ED 5275			Child Development........................ 3
ED 0820			Children’s Literature.................... 3
ED 0822			Children’s Music......................... 3
ED 0831			Art Education............................ 3
			Child Development Workshops*............. 2
			Early Childhood Education Elective**..... 3
			Early Childhood Education Lab**.......... 1
			Business Elective***..................... 3
				Total..................... 24
	*Child Development Workshops (select 3 courses)
		ED 1351 Child Dev.: Day Care and Preschool (1)
		ED 1352 Child Dev.: Social & Emotional Dev. (1)
		ED 1353 Child Dev.: Curriculum for Learning (1)
		ED 0806 Caring for Children with Handicaps (1)
	**Early Childhood Education Elective (select 1 course & corresponding lab)
		ED 1308 Preschool Child (3)
		ED 1309 Preschool Child Lab (1)
		ED 0932 Infant and Toddler Lab (1)
		ED 1309 Preschool Child Lab (1)
		ED 0823 Administration & Org. of Child Care Program (3)
	***Business Elective (select 1 course)
		BA 0501 Introduction to Business (3)
		OE 0523 Bookkeeping (3)
		OE 0530 Business Math (3)

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

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Education (ED)

Elementary Education

Associate in Science

Concentration Requirements						Credit Hours
ED 0820			Children’s Literature.................... 3
ED 0822			Children’s Music......................... 3
ED 0831			Art Education............................ 3
ED 0911			World Regional Geography................. 3
			Education Elective*...................... 3
				Total..................... 15
General Education Requirements					Credit Hours
EG 1513			English Composition I.................... 3
EG 1514			English Composition II................... 3
CO 1560			Fundamentals of Speech................... 3
MA 1713			Mathematics for Education or
MA 1719			College Algebra.......................... 3
PE 0773			Lifetime Fitness......................... 1
CS 0715			Computer Concepts and Applications....... 3
PY 2010			General Psychology....................... 3
			Natural or Physical Science Elective with lab (see page 51)........................ 5
			Humanities Electives (see page 51)....... 6
			Social and Behavioral Science Elective (see page 51)................................. 3
			General Education Electives (see page 51) 12
				Total..................... 45
				Program Total............. 60
	*Education Elective (select at least one 3 credit hour course)
		ED 0819 Introduction to Teaching (3)
		ED 0842 Preprofessional Lab for Teachers (1)
		PY 2090 Developmental Psychology (3)

Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time students with fewer

than 15 hours after high school graduation.

Exit Assessment is required for graduation.

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Education (ED)

Secondary Education

Associate in Science

Concentration Requirements			Credit Hours
	Concentration Area*...................... 15
	Education Elective**...................... 3
		Total..................... 18
General Education Requirements				Credit Hours
EG 1513	English Composition I.................... 3
EG 1514	English Composition II................... 3
CO 1560	Fundamentals of Speech................... 3
MA 1713	Mathematics for Education or
MA 1719	College Algebra.......................... 3
PE 0773	Lifetime Fitness......................... 1
CS 0715	Computer Concepts and Applications....... 3
PY 2010	General Psychology....................... 3
	Natural or Physical Science Elective with lab (see page 51)........................ 5
	Humanities Electives (see page 51)....... 6
	Social and Behavioral Science Elective (see page 51)................................. 3
	General Education Electives (see page 51) 9