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2015-2016 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2015-2016 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Liberal Arts


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Humanities offers general courses of study devoted to the concerns of human thought and culture. Emphasis is placed upon the investigation and discovery of past, present and future civilizations through the process of critical thinking.

Degree: Associate of Arts

Emphasis: Liberal Arts

Recommended Full-Time Schedule


The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, completion of computer competency and your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

1General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

2See senior institution for history requirements.

3While only the Intermediate sequence (6 hours) of foreign language is required for this degree, students must be proficient at the intermediate level to enroll in any foreign language 2010 class. Advanced preparation through the Elementary sequence (6 hours) of foreign language courses may be necessary.

4Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections transferable to specific institutions.

Notes:

• Walters State students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. Students must take INFS 1010, BUSN 1360 or AGRM 2630/2631 or successfully complete a Computer Competency Exam. The Computer Competency Exam does not provide course credit. Consult your advisor. See www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/ for additional information.

•Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year


Fall Term (14 semester credit hours)


Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)


Second Year


Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)


Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)


Program Degree Requirements - A.A. Liberal Arts


General Education Requirements (41 hours)


Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)


Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)


Approved Behavioral/Social Science General Education electives1 6 credits

Natural Science (8 hours)


Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education electives1  8 credits

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)


Foreign Language (Intermediate sequence)3 6 credits
Electives4 Humanities 12 credits
Other 1 credit

Total Credit Hours 60


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