Central Texas College District
Associate of Applied Science in Graphics and Printing (AAS-GPGP)
SOCAD-2 Network: None
Fort Hood, TX
Degree Objective- Prepares graduates for entry-level positions in the graphic arts/printing profession. Degree plan comprises 72
semester credit hours of which 53 are in graphic arts, printing, press operations, digital publishing, management, and related subjects.
This degree may be appropriate for transfer into a technical-related, bachelor-level degree program.
POINT OF CONTACT
Denise Hazlett, Director of Evaluations
P.O. Box 1800, Killeen, TX 76540
(254) 526-1394 or (800) 792-3348, ext. 1394
(254) 526-1481
ctc.socad@ctcd.edu
www.ctcd.edu
Academic Residency- 18 semester hours
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
SOC CAT.
General Education
English
ENGL
ARMY
SCHOOL
ARMY
MOS
TESTS
CERT/
LIC
DIST LRNG
See Note 2
3 SH
1301
Composition I
3
Speech
EN024A
X
X
X
CM001A
X
X
X
3 SH
SPCH
1315
Public Speaking
3
SPCH
1321
Business and Professional Communications
3
Humanities/Fine Arts
X
X
3-4 SH
Mathematics
MATH
HOME
COLLEGE
18-20 SH
3 SH
1332
Contemporary Mathematics I
3
Social/Behavioral Science
GOVT
2301
American Government I
GOVT
2302
American Government II
MH051A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
3 SH
OR
3
3
Computer Skills/Technology*
PO078A
3-4 SH
AGRI
1309
Computers in Agriculture
3
X
BCIS
1405
Business Computer Applications
4
X
COSC
1301
Introduction to Computing
3
X
COSC
2425
Computer Organization and Machine Language
4
CPMT
1403
Introduction to Computer Technology
4
X
GAME
1403
Introduction to Game Design and Development
4
X
X
IMED
1416
Web Page Design I
4
CS401A
X
X
IMED
2409
Internet Commerce
4
BU322A
X
ITNW
1425
Fundamentals of Networking Technologies
4
ITNW
1437
Introduction to the Internet
4
ITNW
2405
Network Administration
4
Major Requirements
CS221A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
53 SH
ARTC
1302
Digital Imaging I
3
X
ARTC
1313
Digital Publishing I
3
X
ARTC
1327
Typography
3
X
ARTC
2305
Digital Imaging II
3
X
ARTC
2313
Digital Publishing III
3
X
ARTC
2333
Publication Design
3
X
ARTC
2348
Digital Publishing III
3
X
GRPH
1309
Press Operations I
3
X
GRPH
1374
Press Operations III
3
X
GRPH
1405
Introduction to Graphic Arts and Printing
4
X
GRPH
1408
Darkroom Techniques for Plate Development
4
X
GRPH
1419
Bindery and Finishing Operations
4
X
GRPH
1474
Preventive Maintenance
4
X
GRPH
2336
Prepress Techniques
3
X
GRPH
2338
Press Operations II
3
X
ARTC
2435
Portfolio Development for Graphic Design
4
X
ARTC
2488
Internship-Commercial and Advertising Art
4
X
OR
Free Electives
0-1 SH
Total Credits
72 SH
Notes:
X
X
X
X
CS106A
X
1) An "X" in a column indicates that the Institution guarantees to accept credit from the source shown for at least part of the requirement.
2) This column indicates whether a school accepts transfer credit for courses taken through distance learning. It does not mean that the school offers the course through distance learning.
3) A course may be used toward one requirement only.
4) Only lower-level courses are accepted in transfer unless a CTC equivalent course is listed in the appropriate SOC transfer guarantee.
5) The student is responsible for meeting course prerequisites. It is recommended that the student take placement tests prior to enrolling in mathematics, reading-intensive, and writing courses.
Based on scores, the student may be required to take a series of developmental study courses.
a) Mathematics courses may include DSMA 0101 Basic Developmental Mathematics, DSMA 0102 Developmental Mathematics Lab, DSMA 0300 Developmental Mathematics I, DSMA 0301
Developmental Mathematics II, DSMA 0303 Developmental Mathematics IV, DSMA 0305 Pre-Algebra, DSMA 0306 Intermediate Algebra I, DSMA 0307 Intermediate Algebra II, DSMA 0308 PreCollege Algebra, DSMA 0309 Fundamentals of Algebra, and/or DSMA 0310 Intermediate Algebra.
b) Reading courses may include DSRE 0101 Developmental Reading, DSRE 0300 Developmental Reading I, DSRE 0301 Developmental Reading II, DSRE 0302 Fundamentals of Reading I, DSRE
0303 Fundamentals of Reading II, and/or DSRE 0311 Developmental Reading II.
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c) Writing courses may include DSWR 0100 Developmental Writing Laboratory, DSWR 0301 Developmental Writing I, DSWR 0302 Developmental Writing II, DSWR 0303 Fundamentals of Writing I,
DSWR 0304 Fundamentals of Writing II, and/or DSWR 0311.
6) The non-native English speaking student may be required to take English-as-a-Second Language courses in reading, speaking, and writing.
a) Reading courses may include DSLA 0310 Reading and Vocabulary I, DSLA 0320 Reading and Vocabulary II, and/or DSLA 0330 Reading and Vocabulary III.
b) Speaking courses may include DSLA 0316 Listening Comprehension I, DSLA 0317 Speaking I, DSLA 0322 Academic Listening and Speaking II, and/or DSLA 0332 Academic Listening and
Speaking III, and/or DSLA 0340 Accent Reduction.
c) Writing courses may include DSLA 0314 Writing I, DSLA 0315 Grammar I, DSLA 0318 English for Foreign Students I, and/or DSLA 0321 Writing II.
*If a student takes a 3 SH course in place of a 4 SH required computer course, the student may make up the remaining semester hour through a free elective. The student may use credit awarded
for MOS or military service school.
Date Effective:
1-Jan-12
Term Effective:
T450
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