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Associate of Science University Studies

This general guide is designed for students who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree in general studies at another institution. These degrees are awarded under a variety of names at area universities, including University Studies, Individualized Degree Option, and Individualized Program, among others.

Course Number Course Title Credit
COM 100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
or COM 103 Public Speaking 3
CIS 100 Microcomputer Lit & Applications 3
ENGL 1010, 1020 English Composition I, II 6
LITERATURE English Literature 6
FINE ARTS ART 1030, ENGL 1030, HUM 1030, MUS 1030 or THEA 1030 3
HISTORY Two History Courses 6
MATH MATH 1010 or higher level course 3
Natural Science 8
PHYSICAL ED. Two 1-hour activity courses 2
SOCIAL SCIENCE Any 3-hour ECO, GEOG, HIST, POL, PSY, SOC, or SOS course 3
Total General Education 43

Recommended Area of Emphasis Courses in consultation with an academic advisor, students select 21 hours of electives from any of the College’s university parallel or transfer courses. Students wishing to pursue a baccalaureate degree in a specific major at another institution should consult the curriculum guide prescribed for that major to increase the likelihood that junior-level status will be attained upon completing the associate degree requirements.

Total Area of Emphasis
21
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
64

Associate of Applied Science

General Technology Option

This option is designed for individuals who wish to pursue a college degree and combine one of several approved training programs as part of their program of study. Individuals who have completed diploma programs at Tennessee Technology Centers have fulfilled certification in the major field.

General Education Courses

Courses That Fulfill Minimum Degree Requirements

Course Number Course Title Credit
COM 100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
or COM 103 Public Speaking 3
CIS 100 Microcomputer Lit & Applications 3
ENGL 1010, 1020 English Composition I, II 6
Fine Arts/Humanities 3 English Literature 6
MATH MATH 1010 or higher level 3
HISTORY Two History Courses 6
  Natural Science1 4
PHYSICAL EDUCATION One 1-hour activity course 1
SOCIAL SCIENCE One Social Science Course 3
Total General Education 23

1Not to include CHEM 105* or CHEM 110*

*Courses designated primarily for career programs. Some may transfer to senior institutions; the decision is made by the receiving college or university.

Course Number Course Title Credit
Electives Three courses selected as follows: 9 Choose one from the following: BUS 110*, MGT 120*, or MGT 260* Choose one from the following: BUS 222* or ENGL 1010* Choose one from the following: CIS 113* or CIS 150* 9
GTP General Technology Option Certification in the Major Field Core 28 or 32
  Total Major Core 37-41
Total Degree Requirements 60-64