General Education Requirements for the
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree
This worksheet provided is for the Associate of Applied Science degree.
Refer to your specific program worksheet for information on any recommended or required classes.
GENERAL EDUCATION
This sheet is intended to outline only general education requirements and does not specify all
requirements needed to complete an AAS degree. 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 01/09/2014.
 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 113
COM 215
COM 285
ENG 101*
ENG 102*
ENG 107*
ENG 108
ENG 113*
ENG 114*
ENG 220*
ENG 221*
THTR 160
THTR 161*
Course Title
Business Speech Communications
Fundamentals of speech communications
Introduction to Group Communication
Communication Disabilities and film
Composition I
Composition II
Technical communications I
Technical Communications II
Composition I for International Students
Composition II for International Students
Writing Poetry
Writing fiction
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
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
 Diversity (DV)
(3 credits required-may apply to additional degree requirement)
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.
Course
Course Title
AAD 201*/
History of the Built Environment
HUM 201*
ANTH 201
People and Cultures of the World
ANTH 205/
Ethnic Groups in Contemporary Societies
SOC 205
ANTH 208
Fundamentals of Cultural Diversity
ANTH 229*
Fundamentals of Applied Anthropology
ART 263
Survey of African, Oceanic, & Native American Art
ART 270
Women in Art
COM 285
Communication Disabilities in Film
DAN 101
Dance Appreciation
EDU 203
Introduction to Special Education
ENG 231*
World Literature I
ENG 232*
World Literature II
ENG 267*
Introduction to Women and Literature
ENG 288*
Multicultural Literature
ENG 294*
Intro to Women’s History and Literature in the US
ENT 220*
International Women’s Entrepreneurship
*A prerequisite and/or co-requisite course is required, subject to change
Bold=Course may count as DV or US and additional requirement area
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
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
THTR 210
WMST 101
WMST 250*
WMST 255*
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
A Cultural Perspective: Spain…New Mexico
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
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
Aging in Modern American Society
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
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
 Fine Art/Humanities/Social Science (3 credits required)
Choose any course 100-level or above from the following areas:
Fine Arts (FA) -Any of the visual art forms that include the appreciation of
drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and ceramics as well as the
appreciation of the performing and literary arts that include creative writing,
music, drama, and dance.
Course
DAN 101
DAN 138
DAN 139*
HUM 105*
HUM 271
MUS 101
MUS 122
MUS 125
MUS 225
THTR 105
THTR 180*
THTR 205*
THTR 206*
THTR 210
THTR 235
THTR 258
Course Title
Dance Appreciation (DV)
Modern Dance, Beginning
Modern Dance, Beginning/Intermediate
Art in Film
Film and Literature
Music Fundamentals
Survey of Jazz
History of Rock Music
Introduction to Music History I
Introduction to Acting I
Cinema as Art and Communication
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
3.0
3.0
3.0
1.0-2.0
Humanities (HU) - A course of study that refers to the humanizing influences
of civilization from ancient times to the present day and continues the
development of the individual’s cultural base.
Course
AAD 201*
Course Title
American sign Language
Art
English (except 101,102,107,108,112D,113,114)
Foreign Languages
Humanities
Philosophy
History of the Built Environment (DV)
Credits
3.0
+Only students accepted into program may take this course
General Education Requirements for the
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree
This worksheet provided is for the Associate of Applied Science degree.
Refer to your specific program worksheet for information on any recommended or required classes.
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
Ancient and Medieval Cultures
The Modern World
American Experiences and Constitutional Change
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 I
Introduction to Theater
Theater practicum
Children’s Theater
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) A course of study that explores the functioning of society
and the human relations of individuals as members of society.
Course
CH 201*
CH 202*
CH 203*
EDU 201
EDU 202
EDU 203
HDFS 201
HDFS 202
JOUR 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)
Introduction to Elementary Education
Introduction to Secondary Education
Introduction to Special Education
Lifespan Human Development
Introduction to Families
Critical analysis of Mass Media
Introduction to Feminist theory (DV)
The American Women’s Movement (DV)
Credits
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Refers literally to all interactions among two or more people. Courses shall
include, promote or develop a minimum of 75 percent of the following using
experimental pedagogy: methods and techniques of developing self-actualizing
behavior; communication skills; improvement or enhancement of one’s selfconcept; 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 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
Course
BUS 117*
COT 110
CUL 245*
ECON 261*
ECON 262*
PSY 210*
SOC 210*
STAT 152*
Credits
3.0
1.0-3.0
3.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Course Title
Applied Business Math
Business Machines
The Business Chef
Principles of Statistics I
Principles of statistics II
Mathematics (100-level or above)
Introduction to Statistical Methods
Introduction to Statistical Methods
Introduction to statistics
Credits
3.0
1.0-3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
4.0
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
ANTH 110L
Physical Anthropology Lab
ATMS 117*
Meteorology
GEOG 103*/
Physical Geography / Physical Geography Lab
GEOG 104*
MT 150
Material Science
NUTR 121*
Human Nutrition
NUTR 223*
Community and Lifecycle Nutrition
3.0
3.0
3.0
 Human Relations (3 credits required)
Course
CE 201
+DA 110*
+DA 112*
+DA 125*
EPY 101
MGT 171
MGT 201
MGT 212
MGT 235*
PSY 102*
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
1.0
3.0
4.0
3.0-4.0
3.0
3.0
 U.S. & Nevada Constitutions (US)
(3 credits required-may apply to additional degree requirement)
A course used to satisfy the U.S. & Nevada Constitution requirement may also
apply to an additional degree requirement.
Course
CH 203*
Course Title
American Experiences and Constitutional Change
(Both Constitutions)
HIST 111
Survey of U.S. Constitutional History
(Both Constitutions)
PSC 101
Introduction to American Politics
(Both Constitutions)
HIST 101* &
US History I (to 1865)
HIST 102*
US History II (Since 1865)
HIST 101* &
US History I (to 1865)
HIST 217*
Nevada History
HIST 101* &
US History I (to 1865)
PSC 100
Nevada Constitution
HIST 101* &
US History I (to 1865)
PSC 208
Survey of State and Local Government
*A prerequisite and/or co-requisite course is required
Credits
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 (48-39 credits)
See program worksheet for specific courses.

Total Degree Requirements (60 Credits)
Quantitative Reasoning (3 credits required)
*A prerequisite and/or co-requisite course is required, subject to change
Bold=Course may count as DV or US and additional requirement area
+Only students accepted into program may take this course