Associate of Liberal Studies

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Associate of Liberal Studies Degree (ALS) offers students maximum flexibility in selecting courses to meet their individual employment and educational needs. Although many courses leading to the Associate of Liberal Studies degree may be transferable on an individual basis, the combination of courses may complete a major area suitable for transfer. Students should see a counselor or advisor pertaining to the transfer of courses taken to complete the Associate of Liberal Studies Degree.

NPC Honors Program: The NPC Honors Program is accepting applications. Learn more about the NPC Honors Program.

General Education Core - 33 Credit Hours

ORIENTATION - 2 CREDIT HOURS
ORT 1000 - Student LMS Training 0 Credits
ORT 1100 - NPC Orientation 0 Credits
ORT 1202 - College Seminar 2 Credits
ENGLISH - 6 CREDIT HOURS
ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits
MATHEMATICS - 3 CREDIT HOURS
Select one of the following courses:
MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits
MATH 1213 - Math Reasoning* 3 Credits
MATH 1223 - Pre-Calculus* 3 Credits
SCIENCES - 4 CREDIT HOURS
Select one of the following courses:
BIOL 1024 - Biology for Non-Majors* 4 Credits
BIOL 1114 - Biology for Majors* 4 Credits
BIOL 2224 - Anatomy & Physiology I* 4 Credits
CHEM 1104 - Chemistry For Non-Majors* 4 Credits
CHEM 1204 - Chemistry I for Majors* 4 Credits
ESCI 1104 - Earth Science* 4 Credits
GEOL 1104 - Physical Geology* 4 Credits
PHYS 1114 - Physical Science* 4 Credits
PHYS 1204 - Physics I for Non-Majors* 4 Credits
FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES - 6 CREDIT HOURS
Select two of the following courses:
ART 1593 - Art Appreciation* 3 Credits
ENG 2223 - American Literature I* 3 Credits
ENG 2233 - American Literature II* 3 Credits
ENG 2273 - World Literature I* 3 Credits
ENG 2283 - World Literature II* 3 Credits
MUS 1213 - Music Appreciation* 3 Credits
PHIL 1123 - Introduction To Philosophy* 3 Credits
SOCIAL SCIENCES - 9 CREDIT HOURS
Select one of the following courses:
HIST 2223 - United States History To 1865* 3 Credits
HIST 2233 - United States History Since 1865* 3 Credits
HIST 2253 - World Civilization To 1500* 3 Credits
HIST 2263 - World Civilization Since 1500* 3 Credits
POLS 1113 - American National Government* 3 Credits
Select two of the following courses:
PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 3 Credits
SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits
SOC 2203 - Social Problems* 3 Credits
COMPUTER LITERACY - 3 CREDIT HOURS
Select one of the following courses:
CIS 1023 - Introduction to Computing* 3 Credits
CIS 1013 - Information Systems 3 Credits

Discipline Area Tract - 15-16 Credit Hours

Select one Discipline Area Tract of your interest. Tracts may confer applicable existing Certificates of Proficiency upon completion.

Athletic Training Tract

16 Credit Hours

ALH 2003 - Nutrition 3 Credits
BUS 2043 - Sports Marketing 3 Credits
PE 1523 - Introduction to Sports Management 3 Credits
PE 1533 - Introduction to Athletic Training 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
BIOL 1114 - Biology for Majors* 4 Credits
BIOL 2234 - Anatomy & Physiology II* 4 Credits

Basic Business Management Tract

15 Credit Hours

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Basic Business Principles Tract

15 Credit Hours

Business Entrepreneurship Tract

15 Credit Hours

Criminal Justice Tract

15 Credit Hours

Digital and Media Arts Tract

15 Credit Hours

Math and Sciences Tract

15 Credit Hours

Classes should not conflict with General Education Core or Personal Enrichment selections.

Networking & Cybersecurity Tract

16 Credit Hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences Tract

15 Credit Hours

Classes should not conflict with General Education Core or Personal Enrichment selections.

Sports Management Tract

15 Credit Hours

Personal Enrichment Electives - 11-12 Credit Hours

60 Credit Hours

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