Volunteer State at Livingston Degree Programs

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Associate of Science University Studies
Area of Emphasis

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

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Associate of Applied Science
General Technology Option
General Concentration

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