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AS-CCGNST - AS Core Curriculum with a concentration in General Studies
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Program Description
Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College offers the Associate of Science in Core Curriculum. This degree provides students with the benefits of a broad general education, and prepares them for further study in many disciplines at ABAC or at other colleges and universities.
To earn an Associate of Science in Core Curriculum , students must successfully complete 42 credits in Areas A-E of ABAC’s University System of Georgia approved Core Curriculum, and 18 credits in Area F as prescribed by the student’s advising pathway. Additionally, students must complete ABAC’s Physical Education (PE) Requirement (PHED 1100, and 1 credit of PE activity course credit [unless exempt as defined in the Physical Education (PE) Requirements policy of this Catalog]).
ABAC offers the advising pathways which students can follow within the Core Curriculum to optimally position themselves for transfer into a bachelor’s degree program at ABAC or another institution.
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The Associate of Science in Core Curriculum requires 60 semester credit hours plus PHED1100 and one PE activity course for a total of 63 semester credit hours.
Program Information
See ABAC Core Curriculum, using Area D Non-Science option.
Choose 18 hours from the following:
course - Introduction to Agribusiness Management Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Agricultural Records Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
course - Principles of Accounting I Credit Hour(s): 3course - Introduction to Agricultural Marketing Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Agricultural Marketing Practicum Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Principles of Accounting II Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Introduction to Agricultural Technology and Systems Management (ATSM) Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Engineering Graphics Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Problem Solving in Agricultural Technology and Systems Management (ATSM) Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Agricultural Data Management Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Power Equipment Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Introduction to Agricultural Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Writing and Editing on Agriculture and Natural Resource Topics Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Fundamentals of Plant Protection Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Soils and Fertilizers Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Drawing I Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Two Dimensional Design Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Three Dimensional Design Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Art Appreciation (previously ARTS 2213) Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Computer Arts Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Art History I Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Art History II Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Painting Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Ceramics Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Introduction to Animal Science Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Elements of Dairying Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Principles of Biology I Credit Hour(s): 3 AND
course - Principles of Biology I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
course - Principles of Biology II Credit Hour(s): 3 AND
course - Principles of Biology II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
course - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hour(s): 3 AND
course - Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
course - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hour(s): 3 AND
course - Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
course - Foundations of Microbiology Credit Hour(s): 3 AND
course - Foundations of Microbiology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
course - Introduction to Business Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Communicating in the Business Environment Credit Hour(s): 3
course - The Environment of Business Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Principles of Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
course - Principles of Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
course - Fundamental Organic Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3 AND
course - Fundamental Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
course - Fundamental Organic Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Spreadsheet Applications Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Fundamentals of Computer Applications Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Public Speaking Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Communications Theory and Research Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit Hour(s): 3*
course - Introduction to Policing Credit Hour(s): 3*
course - Drugs in American Society Credit Hour(s): 3*
course - Intro Correct Probation Parole Credit Hour(s): 3*
course - Homicide Investigation Credit Hour(s): 3*
course - Intro to Criminal Procedure Credit Hour(s): 3*
course - Fundamental Criminal Law in Ga Credit Hour(s): 3*
course - Juvenile Procedure Credit Hour(s): 3*
course - Fundamental Constitutional Law Credit Hour(s): 3*
ORcourse - Introduction to Criminal Procedure Credit Hour(s): 3*
course - Introduction to Crime Theories Credit Hour(s): 3*
course - Introduction to Computing Credit Hour(s): 3
course- Computer Science I Credit Hour(s): 4
course - Computer Science II Credit Hour(s): 4
course - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
course - Applied Economics Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education Credit Hour(s): 3*
course - Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts Credit Hour(s): 3*
course - Exploring Learning & Teaching Credit Hour(s): 3*
course - World Literature I Credit Hour(s): 3
course - World Literature II Credit Hour(s): 3
course - British Literature I Credit Hour(s): 3
course - British Literature II Credit Hour(s): 3
course - American Literature I Credit Hour(s): 3
course - American Literature II Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Introduction to Creative Writing Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Writing Narrative Nonfiction Credit Hour(s): 3
course - News Writing and Reporting Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Introduction to Broadcasting Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Wellness Nutrition Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Consumer Economics Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Introduction to Marriage and Family Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
course - Introduction to Marriage and Family Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Natural Resource Conservation Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
course - Environmental Science Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Wildlife Ecology and Management I Credit Hour(s): 3
FRSC1900 - Intro to Forest Measurements Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Herbaceous Plant Communities Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Soils in Forest Resources Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
course - Soils and Fertilizers Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Geographic Information Systems Credit Hour(s): 4
course - Forest Entomology and Pathology Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Wildlife Ecology and Management II Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Forest Industries Credit Hour(s): 2
course - Forest Harvesting Credit Hour(s): 2
course - Forestry Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1
course- Introduction to Human Geography Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Introduction to Gender Studies Credit Hour(s): 3
course - World History I Credit Hour(s): 3
course - World History II Credit Hour(s): 3
course - United States History I Credit Hour(s): 3
course - African American History Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Multicultural America Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Introduction to Georgia and Local History Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Principles of Plant Science Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Turfgrass Science and Technology Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Turf and Ornamental Pest Management Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Golf Course Design and Management Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Grounds Irrigation Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Western Work Humanities I Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Western World Humanities II Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Wellness and Human Experiences Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Life & Earth Science for Elementary Teachers Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Physical Science for Elementary Teachers Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Introduction To Mass Media Credit Hour(s): 3
course- Elementary Statistics Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Foundations of Numbers and Operations Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Differential Equations Credit Hour(s): 4
course - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4
course - Calculus III Credit Hour(s): 4
course - Music Appreciation Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Music Theory I Credit Hour(s): 3 * AND
course - Aural and Sight-Singing Lab I Credit Hour(s): 1
AND
course - Secondary Piano (For Non-Keyboard Music Majors) I Credit Hour(s): 1 ** AND
course - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 *** AND
course - Music Concert Attendance Credit Hour(s): 0course - Music Theory II Credit Hour(s): 3 * AND
course - Aural and Sight-Singing Lab II Credit Hour(s): 1
AND
course - Secondary Piano (For Non-Keyboard Music Majors) II Credit Hour(s): 1** AND
course - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 *** AND
course - Music Concert Attendance Credit Hour(s): 0course - Music Theory III Credit Hour(s): 3 * AND
course - Aural and Sight-Singing Lab III Credit Hour(s): 1
AND
course - Secondary Piano (For Non-Keyboard Music Majors) III Credit Hour(s): 1 ** AND
course - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 *** AND
course - Music Concert Attendance Credit Hour(s): 0course - Music Theory IV Credit Hour(s): 3 * AND
course - Aural and Sight-Singing Lab IV Credit Hour(s): 1
AND
course - Secondary Piano (For Non-Keyboard Music Majors) IV Credit Hour(s): 1 ** AND
course - Applied Music Credit Hour(s): 2 *** AND
course - Music Concert Attendance Credit Hour(s): 0course - Vocal Diction: English and Italian Credit Hour(s): 1
OR
course - Vocal Diction: German and French Credit Hour(s): 1
OR
course - Concert Band Credit Hour(s): 1**
ORcourse - Concert Choir Credit Hour(s): 1**
OR
course - Jazz Ensemble Credit Hour(s): 1**
OR
course - Jazz Combo Credit Hour(s): 1**course - Field Experience Credit Hour(s): 1
course - Introductory Physics I Credit Hour(s): 3 AND
course - Introductory Physics I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
course - Introductory Physics II Credit Hour(s): 3 AND
course - Introductory Physics II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
course Principles of Physics I Credit Hour(s): 3 AND
course Principles of Physics I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1course Principles of Physics II Credit Hour(s): 3 AND
course Principles of Physics II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
course - Pharmacology for Health Professions Credit Hour(s): 2
course - Introduction to Political Science Credit Hour(s): 3
course - State and Local Government Credit Hour(s): 3
course - American Constitutional Law Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Global Issues Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Introduction to General Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Introduction to the Psychology of Adjustment Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Introduction to Abnormal Behavior Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Human Growth and Development Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Introduction to World Religion Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Medical Terminology Credit Hour(s): 1
course - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Introduction to Social Problems Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Class, Race, and Gender Stratification Credit Hour(s): 3
course or higher - Elementary Spanish II Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Intermediate Spanish I Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Intermediate Spanish II Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Theatre Appreciation Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Fundamentals of Acting Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Stagecraft Credit Hour(s): 3
course - Voice & Diction Credit Hour(s): 3
Plus course and one PE activity course.
Additional Information
Notes
Students should follow their advisor’s recommendations for appropriate selections in Core Curriculum Area A1, Area A2, and Area D.
Credit toward graduation not allowed for the following combinations of science courses:
Principles of Biology and non-Science Biology courses (see Biology Course Descriptions for specifics),
Principles of Chemistry and non-Science Chemistry courses (see Chemistry Course Descriptions for specifics), and
Principles of Physics and non-Science Physics courses (see Physics Course Descriptions for specifics).
The maximum number of hours that will be awarded for credit for completion of internships is 9 credit hours.
When a course is authorized in multiple areas of a degree program, students completing the course to meet requirements of one area must take a different course in the subsequent area(s) to meet the requirements of the subsequent area(s) (i.e., No course can be counted multiple times in a degree program).