General Education Requirements Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree This sheet is intended to outline only general education requirements and does not specify all requirements needed to complete an AAS degree. Refer to your specific program worksheet for information on any recommended or required classes. Caution: The AAS is not designed for transfer to a 4-year institution. Meet with an Advisor to discuss options. Some majors require specific general education for these categories. For a detailed explanation about general education requirements, please visit http://catalog.tmcc.edu Updated 03/15/2016. DIVERSITY (DV) U.S. & NEVADA CONSTITUTIONS (US, NV, US/NV) Three credits of diversity course work is required to satisfy all associate degrees granted. A course used to satisfy the diversity requirement may also apply to an additional degree requirement. A course used to satisfy the U.S. & Nevada Constitution requirement may also apply to an additional degree requirement. Refer to your specific program worksheet for course suggestions. (3 credits required-may apply to additional degree requirement) Course AAD 201*/ HUM 201* ANTH 201 ANTH 205/ SOC 205 ANTH 208 ANTH 229* ART 263* ART 270* COM 285 DAN 101 EDU 203 ENG 231* ENG 232* ENG 267* ENG 288* ENG 294* ENT 220* GEOG 200* HDFS 232 HIST 208* HIST209* HIST 227 HIST 228 HIST 289* HIST 291* HIST 294* HUM 211 HUM 214* HUM 225/ SPAN 225 HUM 260 LGM 202 NRES 211 +NURS 212* NUTR 253 PHIL 210* PSY 276/ SOC 276 SPAN 221* SPAN 222* THTR 210 WMST 101* WMST 250* WMST 255* (3 credits required-may apply to additional degree requirement) Course Title Credits Course History of the Built Environment 3.0 CH 203* People and Cultures of the World 3.0 Ethnic Groups in Contemporary Societies 3.0 Fundamentals of Cultural Diversity Fundamentals of Applied Anthropology Survey of African, Oceanic, & Native American Art Women in Art Communication Disabilities in Film Dance Appreciation Introduction to Special Education World Literature I World Literature II Introduction to Women and Literature Multicultural Literature Intro to Women’s History and Literature in the US International Women’s Entrepreneurship World Regional Geography Diversity in Children World History I World History II Introduction to Latin American History & Culture I Introduction to Latin American History & Culture II Introduction to the History of the Middle East Intro to Women’s History and Literature in the US Introduction to African American History II Survey of Chinese Culture Survey of Middle East Culture 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 HIST 111* PSC 101 HIST 101* & HIST 102* HIST 101* & HIST 217* HIST 101* & PSC 100 HIST 101* & PSC 208 A Cultural Perspective: Spain…New Mexico 3.0 American Indian Literature and Culture International Logistics Management Conservation, Humans, and Biodiversity Cultural Aspects of Nursing Care Cultural Considerations in Nutrition and Health Care World Religions 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 Aging in Modern American Society 3.0 Iberia & Its Cultures Hispanic-America and Its Cultures Theater: A Cultural Context Introduction to Women’s Studies Introduction to Feminist Theory The American Women’s Movement 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 *A prerequisite and/or co-requisite course is required, subject to change Bold=Course may count as DV or US and additional requirement area Course Title American Experiences and Constitutional Change (US/NV) Survey of U.S. Constitutional History (US/NV) Introduction to American Politics (US/NV) US History I (to 1865) US History II (Since 1865) US History I (to 1865) Nevada History US History I (to 1865) Nevada Constitution US History I (to 1865) Survey of State and Local Government Credits 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 1.0 3.0 3.0 AAS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Communications/English (6 credits required). Choose one course from each group Communications- A course of study that develops student’s abilities to use the English language effectively and accurately to convey information. Course BUS 107 COM 101 COM 113 COM 215 COM 285 ENG 101* ENG 102* ENG 107* ENG 108* ENG 113* ENG 114* ENG 220* ENG 221* EPY 101 THTR 160 THTR 161* Course Title Business Speech Communications Oral Communication Fundamentals of speech communications Introduction to Group Communication Communication Disabilities and film (DV) Composition I Composition II Technical communications I Technical Communications II Composition I for International Students Composition II for International Students Writing Poetry Writing fiction Educational, Career and Personal Development Television Production I Television Production II Credits 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 English- A course of study in English composition, language, and/or literature. Course BUS 106* BUS 108* ENG 101* ENG 102* ENG 107* ENG 108* ENG 113* ENG 114* ENG 181 Course Title Business English Business Letters and Reports Composition I Composition II Technical communications I Technical Communications II Composition I for International Students Composition II for International Students Vocabulary and Meaning Credits 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 +Only students accepted into program may take this course Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (3 credits required) Choose any course 100-level or above from the following areas: Fine Arts (FA) Course DAN 101 DAN 138 DAN 139* MUS 101 MUS 122 MUS 125 MUS 225 THTR 105 THTR 205* THTR 206* THTR 210 THTR 235 THTR 258 Course Title Dance Appreciation (DV) Modern Dance, Beginning Modern Dance, Beginning/Intermediate Music Fundamentals Survey of Jazz History of Rock Music Introduction to Music History I Introduction to Acting I Introduction to Acting II Theater Workshop: Acting II Theater: A Cultural Context (DV) Acting for the Camera Theater Experience and Travel Credits 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 1.0-2.0 Course Title Art English (except 101,102,107,108,112D,113,114) Foreign Languages (including Am. Sign Lang) Humanities Philosophy History of the Built Environment (DV) Ancient and Medieval Cultures The Modern World American Exp. and Const. Change (US/NV) European Civilization I European Civilization II World History I (DV) World History II (DV) Intro to Latin American History & Culture I (DV) Introduction to the American Civil War Music Appreciation History of Rock Music Introduction to Music History I Introduction to Music History II Introduction to Theater Theater practicum Children’s Theater Credits Humanities (HU) Course AAD 201* CH 201* CH 202* CH 203* HIST 105* HIST 106* HIST 208* HIST 209* HIST 227 HIST 248 MUS 121 MUS 125 MUS 225 MUS 226 THTR 100 THTR 209 THTR 231 CH 201* CH 202* CH 203* EDU 201 EDU 202 EDU 203 HDFS 201 HDFS 202 JOUR 101 WMST 101* WMST 250* WMST 255* Course Title Anthropology (except 102,110L) Criminal Justice Economics Geography (except 103,104) History Psychology Political Science Sociology Ancient and Medieval Cultures The Modern World American Experiences and Constitutional Change (US/NV) Introduction to Elementary Education Introduction to Secondary Education Introduction to Special Education (DV) Lifespan Human Development Introduction to Families Critical analysis of Mass Media Introduction to Women’s Studies (DV) Introduction to Feminist theory (DV) The American Women’s Movement (DV) *A prerequisite and/or co-requisite course is required, subject to change Bold=Course may count as DV or US and additional requirement area Courses shall include, promote or develop: methods and techniques of developing self-actualizing behavior; communication skills; improvement or enhancement of one’s self-concept; methods of overcoming self-defeating behaviors; improving work habits; methods of dealing positively with personal, societal, employment and family relationships; motivation and leadership skills; promoting personal growth. Course CE 201 +DA 110* +DA 112* +DA 125* EPY 101 MGT 171 MGT 201 MGT 212 MGT 235* PSY 102 Course Title Workplace Readiness Orientation to Dental assisting Dental/Head and Neck anatomy Supervised Clinical I Educational, Career and Personal Development Supervision Principles of Management Leadership and Human Relations Organizational Behavior Psychology of Personal and Social Adjustment Credits 3.0 1.0-3.0 3.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 Mathematics (3 credits required) Includes the ability to use specific reasoning skills including induction and deduction; to discern bias and subjectivity; to perform appropriate calculations; and to understand, evaluate, model and effectively use data. 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 Social Science (SS) Course Human Relations (3 credits required) Credits 3.0 3.0 Course BUS 117* COT 110 CUL 245* ECON 261* ECON 262* MATH* PSY 210*/ SOC 210* STAT 152* Course Title Applied Business Math Business Machines The Business Chef Principles of Statistics I Principles of statistics II Mathematics (100-level or above) Credits 3.0 1.0-3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 Introduction to Statistical Methods 4.0 Introduction to statistics 3.0 Science (3 credits required) A course of study of the knowledge covering general truths and/or the operation of general laws of nature as established through the scientific method. Course Course Title Credits Astronomy (100-level or above) Biology (100-level or above) Chemistry (100-level or above) Environmental Science (100-level or above) Geology (100-level or above) Physics (100-level or above) ANTH 102 & Introduction to Physical Anthropology & 3.0 & ANTH 110L Physical Anthropology Lab 1.0 GEOG 103*& Physical Geography & 3.0 & GEOG 104* Physical Geography Lab 1.0 MTT 150 Material Science 3.0-4.0 NUTR 121 Human Nutrition 3.0 NUTR 223* Community and Lifecycle Nutrition 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 Core and/or Emphasis Requirements (39-48 credits) See program worksheet for specific courses. Total Degree Requirements (60 Credits) +Only students accepted into program may take this course