College of Arts and Humanities
The College of Arts and Humanities comprises six departments which offer
programs of study leading to baccalaureate and associate degrees as listed below:
Associate of Arts
General Studies
Dr. H. Micheal Tarver, Dean
Witherspoon Hall, Room 240
(479) 968-0274
mtarver@atu.edu
Fax: (479) 964-0812
Associate of Science
Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Arts
Art with options in:
Fine Arts
Graphic Design
Art Education
English
English Education
Foreign Language
Foreign Language Education
History
International Studies with concentrations in:
Cultural Affairs
Political Affairs
Journalism with options in:
Broadcast
Print
Public Relations
Music
Political Science
Psychology
Public History
Rehabilitation Science
Social Studies Education
Sociology
Speech with options in:
Speech Communications
Theatre
Speech Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Creative Writing
Creative Writing Education
Bachelor of Music Education
Music Education with options in:
Instrumental Music
Vocal Music
Keyboard Vocal Music
Keyboard Instrumental Music
In addition to the degree programs offered, the College of Arts and Humanities also offers minors in anthropology, art,
creative writing, criminal justice, English, French, geography, German, history, Japanese, journalism, Latin American
studies, military science, philosophy, political science, psychology, public history, rehabilitation science, religious studies,
sociology, Spanish, speech communication, strategic studies, teaching English as a second language, and theatre. The
college also supervises pre-professional curriculum in law and is extensively involved in the general education program.
Through these degree and pre-professional curricula, the departments in the College of Arts and Humanities prepare
graduates for a variety of challenging and rewarding careers, either directly or via continued graduate or professional
studies. These curricula are designed not only to develop theoretical and technical expertise in the fine arts, humanities,
and social sciences, but also to nurture the ability to think clearly and express ideas persuasively. Through its general
education commitment and elective offerings, the college’s faculty contributes to the broadening of the knowledge and
experience of all graduates of Arkansas Tech University by promoting basic competence in communication skills, by
fostering an appreciation and understanding of our cultural heritage and current world affairs, and by developing problemsolving techniques.
Transfer Students
Applicability of transfer credit to meet specific degree requirements depends on the major selected by the transfer student.
The transfer student should review the Transfer Credit policy in the Admission section of this catalog and meet with their
academic advisor to determine final transfer credit eligibility for the selected program of study.
Associate of Arts
General Studies
The associate of arts degree program in general studies is designed primarily for continuing education students who enroll
on a part-time basis in the University’s evening school. This degree offers students the background, knowledge, and
academic preparation necessary to pursue career opportunities not requiring the traditional four-year degree while at the
same time providing the foundation for continued study toward a bachelor’s degree. To qualify for the associate of arts in
general studies, the student must satisfy the associate degree requirements, see “Associate Degrees” and complete the
following curriculum:
Curriculum
General Education courses1
Electives
Total
1
Hours
36
24
60
See " General Education Requirements".
International Studies
The International Studies program is interdisciplinary. The Degree Program in International Studies requires 37 hours of
General Education coursework, 34 hours of courses that comprise the Common Core, 33 hours in the area of
concentration, and sufficient electives to complete 120 hours with a minimum of 40 hours of upper division courses.
Students will select either Political Affairs or Cultural Affairs as the area of concentration. Students must follow the
established course sequence and prerequisite requirements already defined in the catalog.
International Studies majors are advised by the College Dean (479-968-0274, Witherspoon 240).
International Studies majors must select a foreign language as part of the Common Core and complete 16 hours in the
language. Students with previous foreign language experience may petition the Department of English and World
Languages for advanced placement and credit. Petitioners will be given written and/or oral examinations by a foreign
language faculty member who will then recommend an appropriate foreign language placement level based on university
policy. The department head and dean must approve the determined placement level. Students who have omitted one or
more courses in the basic language sequence will receive credit for omitted courses when they have validated their
advanced placement by passing the course into which they are placed with a grade of "C" or better.
International Studies (Cultural Affairs Concentration)
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Sophomore
Spring
Fall
FR 1024, GER 1024, or
FR 2014, GER 2014, or
4
4
SPAN 10242,3,T
SPAN 20142,3,T
Spring
FR 2024, GER 2024 or
4
SPAN 20242,3,T
Mathematics
3 ENGL 10231,5,T
3 Science with Lab1,T
3 PHIL 2013T
4 Electives4
3 POLS 2003T
6 GEOG 2013
Science with Lab1,T
4 HIST 1513T
3 POLS 2403 or POLS 2413T 3
TECH 1001
1
Total Hours
15 Total Hours
Freshman
Fall
FR 1014, GER 1014, or
SPAN 10142,3,T
ENGL 10131,5,T
1,5,T
14 Total Hours
POLS 2403 or POLS
2413T
Fine Arts &
Humanities1,T
16 Total Hours
4
3
3
3
3
16
Junior
Fall
FR 3003, GER 3003 or
SPAN 30033
POLS 3433
Spring
FR 3013, GER 3013 or
3
SPAN 3013
Senior
Fall
Spring
FR 3113, GER 3113, SPAN
3
3 HIST 3603 or HIST 3323 3
3123 or SPAN 3133
3 HIST 4503
3 PHIL 3063/POLS 3063
HIST 3703 or HIST 3803
3
Electives4
6 Electives4
GEOG 3303 or GEOG
3413 or GEOG 3703
3 SOC 4073
6 Electives4
3 ANTH 2003T
MUS 4853 or ENGL
3
4283
3
6 ENGL 2003T
3
4
Total Hours
15 Total Hours
15 Total Hours
Electives
15 Total Hours
3
2
14
1
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
Students with previous study in a foreign language should refer to Foreign Language Advanced Placement and Credit
under Credit by Examination.
3
Lab attendance is required for the beginning and intermediate foreign language courses.
4
At least 40 of the total hours required for graduation must be 3000-4000 level.
5
Students must complete course with a grade of C or better.
T
Designates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are
taken at another college or university.
2
International Studies (Political Affairs Concentration)
Mathematics
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Sophomore
Spring
Fall
Spring
FR 1024, GER 1024,
FR 2024, GER 2024,
FR 2014, GER 2014, JPN
4 JPN 1024 or SPAN
4
4 JPN 2024 or SPAN
2,3,T
2014 or SPAN 2014
10242,3,T
20242,3,T
3 ENGL 10231,5,T
3 GEOG 2013T
3 POLS 2003T
3 Science with Lab1,T
4 EAM 1013
3 Electives4
Science with Lab1,T
4 EAM 1003
3
TECH 1001
1
3
Total Hours
Junior
Fall
HIST 3083
15 Total Hours
HIST 1513T
14 Total Hours
Senior
Fall
3 Electives4
Freshman
Fall
FR 1014, GER 1014, JPN
1014 or SPAN 10142,3,T
ENGL 10131,5,T
1,5,T
Spring
3 EAM 3243
POLS 3433
HIST 3703 or HIST 3803
Fine Arts & Humanities
Total Hours
1
1,T
POLS 3013 or POLS
3
3473
3 HIST 4483
6 HIST 3513
Electives4
15 Total Hours
POLS 2403 or POLS
2413T
3
POLS 2403 or POLS
2413T
3
6
3
16 Total Hours
16
Spring
3 HIST 3603
3
3 PHIL 3063/POLS 3063
3 ANTH 2003T
3
3 HIST 4083
3 Electives4
3
3 HIST 3323
5 Electives4
3
6
15 Total Hours
14 Total Hours
15
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
Students with previous study in a foreign language should refer to Foreign Language Advanced Placement and Credit
under Credit by Examination.
3
Lab attendance is required for the beginning and intermediate foreign language courses.
4
At least 40 of the total hours required for graduation must be 3000-4000 level.
5
Students must complete course with a grade of C or better.
T
Designates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are
taken at another college or university.
2
4