Online Pilot Program Degree Catalog

Associate of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies - 60 Credits

General Education Core (12 courses / 41 credits)

  1. English Composition I – 3

  2. English Composition II – 3

  3. College Algebra or Statistics – 3

  4. Survey of United States History I – 3

  5. African American Literature - 3 
  6. Latin American Literature - 3 

  7. World History I – 3

  8. Introduction to Psychology – 3

  9. Introduction to Sociology – 3

  10. Art Appreciation – 3

  11. Ethics – 3

  12. Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication – 3

  13. Environmental Science or Biology (with lab) – 4

  14. Information Literacy / Introduction to Computers – 3

Elective / Pre-Major Courses (7 courses / 19 credits)
Interdisciplinary Emphases: 18 credits

  • Two emphases required

  • Each emphasis = choose 3 of 5 courses (9 credits)

Psychology Emphasis

(Choose 3 of 5 – 9 credits)

  1. Lifespan Development – 3

  2. Abnormal Psychology – 3

  3. Social Psychology – 3

  4. Psychology of Trauma & Resilience – 3

  5. Positive Psychology & Well-Being – 3

Sociology Emphasis

(Choose 3 of 5 – 9 credits)

  1. Social Problems – 3

  2. Diversity & Social Inequality – 3

  3. Family & Relationships – 3

  4. Community & Social Change – 3

  5. Media, Power & Society – 3

Photography Emphasis

(Choose 3 of 5 – 9 credits)
Smartphone or basic camera allowed

  1. Digital Photography I – 3

  2. Digital Photography II – 3

  3. Photography & Visual Culture – 3

  4. Visual Storytelling – 3

  5. Portfolio Development – 3

African American Emphasis

(Choose 3 of 5 – 9 credits)

  1. African American History & Culture – 3

  2. African American Social Movements – 3

  3. African American Thought & Expression – 3

  4. Race, Law & Justice – 3

  5. African American Arts & Media – 3

Latin American Emphasis

(Choose 3 of 5 – 9 credits)

  1. Latin American History & Culture – 3

  2. Latin American Society & Politics – 3

  3. Caribbean & Diaspora Perspectives – 3

  4. Indigenous Peoples of Latin America – 3

  5. Latin American Arts & Media – 3

Disability Emphasis

(Choose 3 of 5 – 9 credits)

  1. Disability, Access & Inclusion – 3 

  2. Disability Rights & Advocacy – 3

  3. Universal Design & Accessibility – 3

  4. Disability & Mental Health – 3

  5. Disability in Media & Society – 3

Associate of Arts in Communications- 60 Credits

General Education Core (12 courses / 41 credits)

  1. English Composition I – 3

  2. English Composition II – 3

  3. College Algebra or Statistics – 3

  4. Survey of United States History I – 3

  5. World History I – 3

  6. Introduction to Psychology – 3

  7. Introduction to Sociology – 3

  8. Art Appreciation – 3

  9. Ethics – 3

  10. Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication – 3

  11. Environmental Science or Biology (with lab) – 4

  12. Information Literacy / Introduction to Computers – 3

Elective / Pre-Major Courses (7 courses / 19 credits)

  1. Introduction to Communication – 3

  2. Interpersonal Communication – 3

  3. Media & Society – 3

  4. Small Group Communication – 3

  5. Organizational Communication – 3

  6. Communications Elective II (e.g., Social Media Strategy) – 3

  7. Capstone / Portfolio Development – 1

Associate of Science in Psychology - 60 Credits

General Education Core (12 courses / 41 credits)

  1. English Composition I – 3

  2. English Composition II – 3

  3. College Algebra or Statistics – 3

  4. Survey of United States History I – 3

  5. World History I – 3

  6. Introduction to Psychology – 3

  7. Introduction to Sociology – 3

  8. Art Appreciation – 3

  9. Ethics – 3

  10. Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication – 3

  11. Environmental Science or Biology (with lab) – 4

  12. Information Literacy / Introduction to Computers – 3

Elective / Pre-Major Courses (7 courses / 19 credits)

  1. Introduction to Psychology – 3

  2. Human Growth & Development – 3

  3. Abnormal Psychology – 3

  4. Social Psychology – 3

  5. Research Methods in Psychology – 3

  6. Cognitive Psychology / Health Psychology Elective – 3

  7. Capstone / Research Project – 1

Associate of Science in Business -60 Credits

General Education Core (12 courses / 41 credits)

  1. English Composition I – 3

  2. English Composition II – 3

  3. College Algebra or Statistics – 3

  4. Survey of United States History I – 3

  5. World History I – 3

  6. Introduction to Psychology – 3

  7. Introduction to Sociology – 3

  8. Art Appreciation – 3

  9. Ethics – 3

  10. Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication – 3

  11. Environmental Science or Biology (with lab) – 4

  12. Information Literacy / Introduction to Computers – 3

Elective / Pre-Major Courses (7 courses / 19 credits)

  1. Introduction to Business – 3

  2. Principles of Management – 3

  3. Principles of Marketing – 3

  4. Financial Accounting – 3

  5. Business Law / Ethics – 3

  6. Entrepreneurship / Small Business Management – 3

  7. Capstone / Applied Business Project – 1

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