This major offers the equivalent of the first two years in a four-year bachelor of arts or bachelor of science major. The curriculum is flexible; students select courses based on the requirements of the four-year college to which they plan to transfer. (We recommend that students identify the college to which they plan to transfer as soon as possible.) A faculty adviser works with each student to design a course sequence that best meets the student's future plans.
Effective Fall 2019
- School of Business, Arts & Sciences
- Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.)
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Recommended High School Subjects
Students should complete a college-preparatory academic program including English literature and composition, mathematics (including at least algebra), social studies, science, and relevant electives.
Special Equipment Needs
Laptop Computer Required
- Windows 11 or higher (recommended).
- Intel Core i5 or i7 (generation 10 or higher) processor (recommended).
- 8+ GB RAM (recommended).
- 250+ GB Solid State Disk (SSD) drive (recommended).
- Laptop must include a webcam and microphone (required).
- Laptop must include a wireless network card (required).
- Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required).
- Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance).
- Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited.
Remediation Strategies
All incoming students must meet placement requirements in math. Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies as explained in the College Catalog (see https://www.pct.edu/catalog/admissions-policy).
Transfer Procedures
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see http://www.pct.edu/catalog/TransferringCredits ). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals
A graduate of this major should have an academic background sufficient to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program and be able to:- apply critical-thinking skills to reason logically and to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information in a variety of academic, personal, and professional situations.
- explain the inter-relationships among various academic disciplines.
- demonstrate appreciation for the social, cultural, and natural environments and for diverse cultural beliefs and behaviors.
- use research skills in both preparation and presentation of written and oral projects.
- write with the proficiency sufficient to pursue upper-level coursework or meet entry-level professional requirements.
- employ effective oral and written communication skills in a variety of academic, personal, and professional situations.
- identify a focus for upper-level coursework.
Curriculum
| First Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FYE101 | First Year Experience | 1 | .50 | 1.50 | S | REQ | |
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| MMM | Math Elective (MTH151 or Higher) | 3 | S | MMM | |||
| OEE | Exploration Elective | 3 | S | OEE | |||
| SCI | Science Elective | 3 | S | SCI | |||
| CSC124 | Information, Technology & Society | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 | ||||||
| Second Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| ENL121 | English Composition II | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| MNS | Math Elective (MTH153 or Higher) | 3 | S | MNS | |||
| SPC101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
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| SPC201 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
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| SPC102 | Fundamentals of Small Group Communication | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| SSP | Core Social Science Perspective | 3 | S | SSP | |||
| SCL | Science Elective with lab | 4 | S | SCL | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 | ||||||
| Third Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| HIP | Core Historical Perspective | 3 | S | HIP | |||
| ARP | Core Arts Perspective | 3 | S | ARP | |||
| OEE | Exploration Elective | 3 | S | OEE | |||
| OEE | Exploration Elective | 3 | S | OEE | |||
| OEA | Open Elective | 3 | S | OEA | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||||||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| OEE | Exploration Elective | 3 | S | OEE | |||
| OEE | Exploration Elective | 3 | S | OEE | |||
| OEE | Exploration Elective | 3 | S | OEE | |||
| CDP | Core Global & Cultural Diversity Perspective | 3 | S | CDP | |||
| OEA | Open Elective | 3 | S | OEA | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||||||
Most bachelor-degree programs require at least one history course. A World History I and/or II (HIS 116, HIS 126) will satisfy that requirement as well as the diversity requirement.