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A.A. General Studies

Why Associate of Arts?

This two-year (60(61) credit) program is designed for students who expect to complete a degree at a four-year institution in such areas as art, education, English, history, journalism, library science, pre-law, psychology, sociology, and speech. The curriculum gives students a broad educational background in liberal arts with emphasis on humanities and social sciences. This degree is available online. Students should consult the catalog of the institution to which they expect to transfer and select appropriate courses in consultation with their advisor.

Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to demonstrate:

The ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively;
Knowledge and understanding of the human cultural traditions as expressed in art, music, theater, language, literature, philosophy, or religion;
The ability to apply mathematical principles and to communicate quantitative information effectively;
The knowledge and application of scientific principles, methodology, terminology, questioning, and reasoning;
The ability to understand, interpret, and analyze human behaviors within the context of history and the social sciences;
The knowledge of and the ability to use technology in today’s computing environment.

NOTE: 3 credits of either Humanities & Fine Arts or History & Social Sciences must meet the Cultural Diversity requirement. 3 credits of History & Social Sciences must be within history.

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Total Credits for Program Completion: 60(61)

First Year - Fall Semester 14(15) Credits		Credits
WRIT 101WRIT 101 - College Writing I This is an introductory writing course with emphasis on writing to a targeted audience. College Writing I prepares students for success in a wide variety of academic and vocational writing concerns. The writing process, formal voice, audience concerns, close reading strategies, effective styles and techniques, and the use of the computer as a writing tool are covered. Asserting and supporting a central claim and using MLA documentation and format are addressed. Pre-requisite: appropriate placement.	College Writing I	3
COLS 101COLS 101 - Introduction to College Studies Introduction to College Studies is intended to provide skills necessary for incoming students to successfully navigate the college setting and provide life skills necessary after leaving college. Course design includes focus on academic mindset including belonging to the Miles Community College learning community and college transitions, teaching a growth mindset that allows students to change their abilities through effort, focus on student success, and understanding the value and purpose of the college experience. Students will understand campus resources, strengthen study skills, and explore career and transfer options through the various collaborations of services, programs and people dedicated to the student success of new students at the campus.	Introduction to College Studies	2
	Mathematics Core Requirement	3(4)
	Oral Communications Core Requirement	3
	Humanities & Fine Arts Core Requirement	3
First Year - Spring Semester 14 Credits		Credits
	Written Communications Core Requirement	3
LSCI 101LSCI 101 - Introduction to Information Literacy This course follows the guidelines of the Association of College and Research Libraries’ Information Literacy Competency Standards for High Education. According to ACRL, information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to “recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.”	Introduction to Information Literacy	2
	Humanities & Fine Arts Core Requirement	3
	Science Core Requirement	3
	History & Social Science Core Requirement	3
Second Year - Fall Semester 16 Credits		Credits
	History & Social Science Core Requirement	3
	Science Core Requirement	3
CAPP 131CAPP 131 - Basic MS Office This course emphasizes the practical aspects of today's computing environment. Instruction includes the basic computer architecture and operation, hardware, operating systems, network communication, ethical issues associated with computers, and aspects of integrated software with an emphasis on business applications. Students will learn beginning to intermediate elements of word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software.	Basic MS Office	3
	Humanities & Fine Arts Elective	3
	Elective	4
Second Year - Spring Semester 16 Credits		Credits
	History & Social Sciences Elective	3
	Elective	13

Please refer to the the Current Catalog for specific program details.

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Total Credits for Program Completion: 60(61)