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AS-CCGNST - AS Core Curriculum with a concentration in General Studies

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Abraham Baldwin Agric College

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

Type: Completion requirement
Additional Comments:
Type: Completion requirement
Additional Comments:

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): 3

  • course - 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*
    OR

    course - 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): 0 

  • course - 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): 0 

  • course - 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): 0 

  • course - 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): 0 

  • course - 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** 
    OR

    course - 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): 1

  • course 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

Type: Completion requirement
Additional Comments:

Additional Information

Notes

  • Students should follow their advisor’s recommendations for appropriate selections in Core Curriculum Area A1Area 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).