Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)  in General Studies
[University Parallel Program]

Community Colleges and Universities Classes
ALL DEGREE SEEKING RODP STUDENTS MUST TAKE THE COMPASS TEST OR SUBMIT YOUR ACT SCORES AND MEET YOUR HOME SCHOOL ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS. Some courses in developmental studies may be required.

Course Requirements*

• COL 101: Orientation: The College Experience (Competency test provided)  -- 3 hours

RODP General Education (41 hours) Approved for students admitted Fall 2004 and later.

• Communication ( 9 hours )
  • ENGL 1010 : English Composition I -- 3 hours
  • ENGL 1020 :  English Composition II  -- 3 hours
  • SP   110:  Fundamentals of Public Speaking -- 3 hours
     
• History (Choose two courses - 6 hours )
  • HIST 2010:  U.S. History I -- 3 hours
  • HIST 2020:  U.S. History II -- 3 hours
  • HIST 2030:  Tennessee History -- 3 hours
     
• Humanities ( Choose 9 hours including 3 hours Literature )
  • MUS  1030:  Music Appreciation  -- 3 hours
  • ENGL 2010:  Introduction to Literature I: Fiction -- 3 hours
  • ENGL 2110:  American Masterpieces I -- 3 hours
  • ENGL 2120:  American Masterpieces II  -- 3 hours
  • ENGL 2210: English Masterpieces I -- 3 hours
  • ENGL 2220: English Masterpieces II -- 3 hours
  • ART   1030:  Art Appreciation  -- 3 hours
  • ENGL 2410:  Western World Literature I -- 3 hours
  • ENGL 2420:  Western World Literature II -- 3 hours
  • PHIL    201:  Introduction to World Religions -- 3 hours
  • PHIL   1030 :   Introduction to Philosophy -- 3 hours    
     
• Sciences ( Choose two courses - 8 hours )
  • CHEM 1010:  Intro to Chemistry I and Lab -- 4 hours
  • CHEM 1020:  Intro to Chemistry II and Lab  -- 4 hours
  • BIOL 1010:  Biology I and Lab -- 4 hours
  • BIOL 1020:  Biology II and Lab -- 4 hours
  • PHYS 1030:  Concepts of Physics and Lab -- 4 hours
  • ASTR 1030:  Astronomy and Lab -- 4 hours
     
• Mathematics ( Choose one  - 3 hours )
  • MATH 1130:  College Algebra  -- 3 hours
  • MATH 1530:  Probability and Statistics (non calculus) -- 3 hours
  • MATH 1630:  Finite Mathematics -- 3 hours
  • MATH 1710:  Precalculus I -- 3 hours
  • MATH 1720:  Precalculus II (trigonometry) -- 3 hours
  • MATH 1830:  Intuitive Calculus -- 3 hours
  • MATH 1910:  Calculus I -- 4 hours
  • MATH 1920:  Calculus II -- 4 hours
     
• Social Science ( Choose two courses - 6 hours )
  • PSY   101:  General Psychology -- 3 hours
  • SOC  1010:  Introduction to Sociology   -- 3 hours
  • SOC  1020:  Social Problems  -- 3 hours
  • ECON 2010: Economics I -- 3 hours
  • ECON 2020: Economics II -- 3 hours
  • SOCI 1120:  Introduction to Cultural Anthropology -- 3 hours
  • POL1010:     US Government and Politics  -- 3 hours
  • GEOG 105:  World Regional Geography  -- 3 hours
     
• Electives (18 hours)
  • TELC 20013:   Adult Learners  -- 3 hours
  • TELC 2008:     Facilitating Learning through Assessment and Evaluation -- 3 hours
  • TELC 2014:    Managing the Learning Environment in Post Secondary School Settings -- 3 hours
  • TELC 2015:     Survey of Exceptionalities and Diversity in Adult Learners  -- 3 hours
  • TELC 2011:     Teaching and Learning with Technology -- 3 hours
  • TELC 2012:     Teachers as Agents of Change in Schools-- 3 hours

Total Hours for Associate of Science Degree = 60 credits

*Contact your Home School Campus RODP Contact Person or your Distance Education Dean or Director for your free RODP CD which contains an animated step-by-step visual and audio guide on how to use WebCT, a Virtual Student Center (games, sports, social happenings, ADA) Career Counseling, Financial Aid information, etc.