College of Arts and Humanities
Dr. H. Micheal Tarver,
Dean
Witherspoon Hall, Room
240
(479) 968-0274
mtarver@atu.edu
Fax: (479) 964-0812
The College of Arts and Humanities comprises seven departments which offer programs of study leading to baccalaureate and
associate degrees as listed below:
Associate of Arts
Criminal Justice
General Studies
Bachelor of Arts
Art
Art Education
English
English Education
Foreign Language
Foreign Language Education
History
International Studies
Journalism
Music
Political Science
Psychology
Public History
Rehabilitation Science
Social Studies Education
Sociology
Speech
Speech Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Creative Writing
Creative Writing Education
Bachelor of Music Education
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, Italian/Latin, 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 preprofessional 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 problem-solving 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
The associate of arts degree program in general studies is designed primarily for continuing education students who enroll on a parttime 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:
General Studies
International
Studies
Curriculum
Hours
General Education courses1
Electives
Total
1
See "General Education Requirements".
37
25
62
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 124 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)
Freshman
Fall
FR, GER, or SPAN
10142,3,T
ENGL 10131,5,T
MATH 11135,T
BIOL 10141,T
ART 21231,T
Total Hours
Junior
Fall
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Sophomore
Fall
Spring
4 FR, GER, or SPAN 10242,3,T
3
3
4
3
1,5,T
ENGL 1023
PHSC 1013 & 10211,T
HIST 1513T
ENGL 2013T
17 Total Hours
Spring
FR, GER or SPAN 30033 3 FR, GER or SPAN 3013
POLS 3433
3 HIST 4503
HIST 3703 or 3803
3 GEOG 3303 or 3413 or 3703
Spring
FR, GER or SPAN
20242,3,T
3 POLS 2003T
3 GEOG 2013
3 POLS 2403 or 2413T
3 Electives4
4 FR, GER, or SPAN 20142,3,T
3
4
3
3
4
T
PHIL 2013
HIST 1903
POLS 2403 or 2413T
Electives4
17 Total Hours
16 Total Hours
Senior
Fall
Spring
FR, GER 3113 or SPAN 3123 or
3
3 HIST 3603 or 3323
3133
3 PHIL 3063 or POLS 3063
3 ANTH 2003T
MUS 4853 or ENGL
3 SOC 4073
3
4283
4
3
3
3
3
16
3
3
3
ECON 2003T or PSY 2003T or SOC
3
3 Electives4
6 Physical Activity1,T
2
PHIL 2003T
1003T
4
4
4
3 Electives
3
2
Electives
Electives
Total Hours
15 Total Hours
15 Total Hours
15 Total Hours
13
1
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
2
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.
International Studies (Political Affairs Concentration)
Freshman
Fall
FR, GER, or SPAN 10142,3,T
ENGL 10131,5,T
MATH 11135,T
BIOL 10141,T
ART 21231,T
4
3
3
4
3
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Sophomore
Spring
Fall
FR, GER, or SPAN 10242,3,T 4 FR, GER, or SPAN 20142,3,T
3 GEOG 2013T
ENGL 10231,5,T
1,T
4 EAM 1013
PHSC 1013 & 1021
3 POLS 2403 or 2413T
HIST 1513T
EAM 1003
3 Electives4
4
3
3
3
3
Spring
FR, GER or SPAN 20242,3,T 4
3
POLS 2003T
ECON 2003 or PSY 2003
3
3
POLS 2403 or 2413T
3
Electives4
Total Hours
17 Total Hours
17 Total Hours
16 Total Hours
16
Junior
Senior
Fall
Spring
Fall
Spring
HIST 3083
3 EAM 3243
3 HIST 1903
3 HIST 3603
3
POLS 3433
3 POLS 3013 or 3473
3 PHIL 3063 or POLS 3063
3 ANTH 2003T
3
HIST 3703 or 3803
3 HIST 4483
3 HIST 4083
3 HIST 3323
3
3 HIST 3513
3 Electives4
5 Physical Activity1,T
1
PHIL 2003T
3 Electives4
3 Physical Activity1,T
1 Electives4
3
Electives4
Total Hours
15 Total Hours
15 Total Hours
15 Total Hours
13
1
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
2
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.
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