Liberal Arts, International Studies Specialization
Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.)
Purpose
The associate of arts curriculum in Liberal Arts with a specialization in international studies is designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges or universities and seek bachelor’s degrees in international relations, foreign affairs, comparative politics, foreign languages and other majors with global perspectives.
Admission Requirements and Special Conditions
A high school diploma (or equivalent) and satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, JTCC offers developmental courses to prepare students for the curriculum.
Program Curriculum
| 1st Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 College Composition I | 3 | |
| ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts | 3 | See Note 4. |
| MTH 163 Precalculus I | 3 | MTH 158, MTH 170, MTH 173 |
| SDV 100 College Success Skills | 1 | |
| Foreign Language | 4 | See Note 3. |
| History Elective | 3 | See Note 2. |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
| 2nd Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
| ENG 112 College Composition II | 3 | |
| MTH 240 Statistics | 3 | MTH 164, MTH 270, MTH 174 |
| Foreign Language | 4 | See Note 3. |
| History Elective | 3 | See Note 2. |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
| 3rd Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
| ENG 251 Survey of World Literature I | 3 | ENG 252 |
| Laboratory Science Elective | 4 | See Note 5. |
| Foreign Language | 3 | See Note 3. |
| Transfer Elective | 3 | See Transfer Electives Document. |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | See Note 1. |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
| 4th Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
| PLS 241 International Relations I | 3 | ECO 210, GEO 210, SOC 211 |
| Foreign Language | 3 | See Note 3. |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | See Note 1. |
| Laboratory Science Elective | 4 | See Note 5. |
| Physical Education/Health Elective | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits For Program | 60 |
Notes and Additional Curriculum Options
- The humanities elective requirement can be satisfied by completing literature (ENG), foreign language, humanities (HUM), philosophy (PHI), art (ART), music (MUS), speech courses addressing performing arts or the history of theatre (CST), or religion (REL) courses. ENG 112, CST 100, CST 105 and CST 115 may not be used to satisfy humanities electives requirements. Students must take one of the following: ART 101, ART 102, ART 104, HUM 201, HUM 202, REL 230, REL 233, REL 237 or other humanities course with a global perspective or one offered as part of a study abroad program.
- Students must take one course from Group A and one course from Group B. Group A: HIS 121, HIS 122, HIS 141, HIS 142, HIS 269, HIS 276, HIS 277. Group B: HIS 101, HIS 102, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 211, HIS 203, HIS 225, HIS 226 or other history course with a global perspective or one offered as a part of a study abroad program.
- Students must demonstrate competency in a foreign language through the 202 level by completing appropriate courses and/or examinations. Placement in foreign language is by SAT II Subject Test score or departmental recommendation. Students who are not required to take introductory-level courses must substitute other approved general electives.
- Students with good computer skills may seek to satisfy this requirement by CLEP.
- The laboratory science requirement can be satisfied by the following courses: BIO 101, BIO 102, BIO 110, BIO 120, CHM 101, CHM 102, CHM 111, CHM 112, CHM 129, CHM 130, GOL 105, NAS 125, NAS 130, PHY 101, PHY 102, PHY 201, PHY 202, PHY 241, PHY 242.
For additional information on this program, please contact the Division of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences: 804-706-5086 (Chester) or 804-594-1509 (Midlothian).
2012-2013 Catalog
