GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

1 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATE OF arts CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE MUST COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS WITH A GPA OF ON THOSE HOURS APPLIED TOWARD GRADUATION . I. GENERAL EDUCATION CORE 35-37 HOURS Completion of the basic core of General Education as outlined below is a requirement of the ASSOCIATE of arts degree. Developmental credit may not be counted toward the REQUIREMENTS for GRADUATION . COMPLETED CLASS NUMBER CREDIT HOURS College Algebra (or higher math) 3 English Composition I 3 English Composition II 3 Fine arts Art/Music/Theatre Appreciation, Art History I or Art History II 3 Humanities Foreign Language,*History, Literature, PHI2113, PHI2143, PHI2613, PHI2623 Note: A maximum of three hours of a Foreign Language may be used for this requirement.

2 6 Natural Science with Lab Anatomy & Physiology, Astronomy, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Microbiology, Physical Science, Physics, Zoology 8 Public Speaking 3 Social or Behavioral Science Economics, Geography, *History, PHI2113, PHI2143, PHI2613, PHI2623, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology 6 College Life Beginning with Fall 2012graduates, this course is required for GRADUATION and must be taken within the first twelve hours of enrollment. 2 TOTAL *Note: A maximum of six hours of history may be used in the categories of Humanities and Social or Behavioral Science to meet general education REQUIREMENTS .

3 35-37 II. ELECTIVE COURSES IN PROGRAM OF STUDY 23-25 In addition to those courses listed above, students should complete the remaining degree requirement hours as prescribed by the curriculum outlined in the catalog of the university to which the student intends to transfer. Computer Competency Requirement Candidates for the degree must demonstrate basic computer competency prior to GRADUATION . This requirement may be satisfied in one of three ways: 1. Complete and pass (grade of D or higher) an approved computer competency credit course: (ART1513, CSC1113, CSC1123, CSC1213, CSC1223, CSC2133, CSC2134, CSC2143, CSC2413, CSC2833, CSC2844, MUS2224, BOT1133, BOT2143, CPT1113, CPT1323, CPT1333, DDT1313, EET1613, NUR1119) 2.

4 Demonstrate existing computer competency through a skills demonstration procedure endorsed by the College. 3. Complete any online course with a grade of C or higher. Technical courses may not be applied toward an degree but may satisfy computer competency requirement. NOTE: Only three non-academic (activity) hours may be applied toward meeting GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS . (Non-academic hours include one-hour physical education, band, choir, drama production and publications.) GRAND TOTAL 60 HOURS Itawamba Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access.

5 The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Vice President of Student Services, 602 West Hill Street, Fulton, MS 38843, , Revised: 11/22/2016