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The Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.)
The Associate in Arts Degree is designed for students who wish to complete the
first two years of a baccalaureate degree and transfer to a senior institution.
The Associate in Arts Degree requires successful completion of 62 credit hours
with a minimum cumulative 2.0 G.P.A. and the completion of the General Education
Requirements. The last fifteen (15) hours of regular course work (excluding
credit-by-examination, independent study, and CLEP credit) must be completed at
the College unless a student has completed 30 or more credit hours at the
College. In that case, an exception may be granted based upon the recommendation
of the Petitions Committee and the approval of the Vice President of
Instruction.
Students planning to complete graduation requirements at the end of any given
semester will be required to file an application for graduation with the
Registrar’s Office no later than the end of the 6th week of that semester.
* Note: Students must make a “C” or better in English Composition I , English
Composition II, and College Algebra to receive an Associate degree from ANC.
General Education Mission:
To offer programs in general education that provide the students with the skills
and knowledge to succeed in their academic and career paths.
Students who are successful in the general education program will be able to:
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Speak, listen, write, and read competently in a critical and organized manner.
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Use mathematical skills appropriate to the task.
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Reason logically, develop independent thinking, use creative processes and scientific inquiry to analyze and make decisions.
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Use information technology to locate, process, and present information effectively and ethically.
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Set goals, learn independently, and develop human relation skills.
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Understand the social, political, economic, and cultural diversities of a global society.
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Recognize the essential worth of the individual person as a responsible and active participant in social and political change.
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Understand the creative process, aesthetic principles and the historical and cultural perspective of the literary and fine arts.
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Develop lifelong attitudinal and recreational skills for maintaining physical and mental fitness.
Arkansas Northeastern College has developed a rationale and a program of General
Education that is appropriate to the curriculum and directly related to the
mission of the College. These courses were approved through the General
Education Review and the Quality Review Project. It is an ongoing process to
guarantee that these courses shall provide for the establishment of “common
knowledge, intellectual concepts, and attitudes that every educated person
should possess.” (Executive Board of the Commission on Higher Education for the
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools).
ADVANCED LEARNING SKILLS........................12
HOURS (English Comp I - 3 hrs,
English Comp II - 3 hrs, Intro to Speech - 3 hrs, and College Algebra - 3 hrs.)
Rationale:
Advanced learning skills will provide students with the competencies that are
required in academic and professional careers. To speak, listen, write, and read
competently in a critical and organized manner are necessities in the world of
college and work. To perform computations, reason logically, and think
independently are also essential skills that will aid the student in every
college or career endeavor. Students must make a “C” or better in English
Composition I, English Composition II, and College Algebra to receive a degree
from ANC.
NATURAL SCIENCES.........................................................................8
HOURS
(A minimum of 4 semester hours of life sciences and 4 semester hours of physical
sciences.)
Life Sciences Physical Sciences
General Biology Physical Science
Botany General Chemistry I
Zoology General Chemistry II
Anatomy & Physiology I General Physics I
Anatomy & Physiology II General Physics II
Microbiology Physical Geology
Rationale:
The Natural Sciences provide the opportunity for the development of independent,
creative, and logical thinking while they enhance one’s understanding of the
effects of the sciences upon the individual, society, and the environment.
The information gained from studies in the biological and physical sciences is
based upon acute observations, experimentation, and arriving at logical
conclusions. The decision making processes that are used daily in coping with
life in a modern society are basically those practiced in all science classes.
The historical development of this logical process is an integral part of each
science class and, as such, provides the individual with a foundation for
continued personal growth.
HUMANITIES.......
......................................................9 HOURS (A 3 semester hour
integrative course, a 3 semester hour appreciation course, and one additional 3
semester hour course from either of the lists below if not selected to meet the
requirement.)
Integrative Appreciation
World Literature I Art Appreciation
World Literature II Music Appreciation
Humanities through the Arts Fine Arts Theatre
Introduction to Philosophy
Rationale:
The Humanities provide an integrated view of civilization and society. The
universal aspects of human emotions, self-preservation, and self identity are
studied as they have been expressed through the arts to supply answers to the
basic questions, “Who am I?” and “Why am I here?” Such study results in
flexibility, tolerance, and acceptance of other points of view and allows
students to see themselves and their time in perspective. The Humanities also
develop appreciation for aesthetic and creative endeavors through active
participation in the areas of art, music, and theatre.
SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, & HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES
......................................15 HOURS
(3 semester hours of World Civilization required plus 3 semester hours of
American Government or U.S. History; 6 semester hours from among Sociology,
Psychology, Anthropology or Economics. Three additional semester hours from
World Civilization, U.S. History or American National Government not selected to
fulfill history requirement.)
World Civilization
HI 13003 World Civilization to 1600
HI 13013 World Civilization since 1600
U.S. History/American Government
HI 23003 U.S. History to 1876
HI 23013 U.S. History since 1876
PO 23003 American National Government
Rationale:
History and social sciences provide the student the opportunity to develop an
appreciation of the essential worth of the individual person as a viable and
active instrument of change, socially and politically, in the affairs of life.
This can be accomplished through an integrated view of civilization, economic
development, and social evolution.
PHYSICAL FITNESS AND RECREATION...............................................2
HOURS
Rationale:
Physical fitness and recreation provide students the opportunity to understand
and participate in physical fitness and health maintenance activities while
exploring lifelong leisure and recreational options. Such opportunities help
develop lifelong attitudinal and recreational skills for maintaining physical
and mental fitness.
Social Science
SO 23013 Introduction to Sociology
PY 23003 General Psychology I
AN 23003 Introduction to Anthropology
EC 21003 Macroeconomics
Summary of Associate in
Arts Degree Requirements:
GENERAL EDUCATION 46 Hours
Advanced Learning Skills 12 hours
Natural Sciences 8 hours
Humanities 9 hours
Social, Economic, and
Historical Perspectives 15 hours
Physical Fitness & Recreation 2 hours
ELECTIVES* 16 Hours
TOTAL 62 Hours
* Electives should be selected according to the student’s chosen major and the
school he
or she plans to attend after graduating from Arkansas Northeastern. (For
assistance,
see your advisor.)
Associate in Arts Degree: University Parallel Programs
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Accounting
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Art
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Biological Sciences
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Business Administration
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Elementary Education
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English
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Foreign Language
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Forestry
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History
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Journalism
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Law Enforcement/Police Science
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Library Science
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Mathematics
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Music
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Physical Sciences
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Political Science
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Pre-Engineering
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Pre-Law
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Pre-Medicine
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Pre-Optometry
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Pre-Pharmacy
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Pre-Veterinary Medicine
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Psychology
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Secondary Education
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Speech/Communications
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Social Work Education
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Sociology
PRE-PROFESSIONAL MAJORS
Students who are majoring in pre-architecture, pre-engineering, pre-medicine, or
pre-dental should coordinate their work at the College with the entrance and
transfer requirements of the four-year institution to which they intend to
transfer. These requirements may vary institution to institution.