Education - Secondary Associate in Arts Dickinson State University Transfer Degree Plan 2014-2015 Total Degree Credits 64-66 Note: Students need 60 credits to earn the AA degree; however, there are various electives that are required for the secondary education bachelor degree. Students must maintain a 2.75 GPA for eligibility to DSU's Bachelor in Education degree. Freshman Fall Semester Freshman Spring Semester Communications I Arts & Humanities (Select one course.) ENGL 110 College Composition I HIST 10 United States to 1877 Communications III HIST 104 United States since 1877 COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Arts & Humanities (Select one course.) Math, Science & Technology ART 10 Drawing I MATH 10 College Algebra (or higher, except 17) 4 ART 225 Water Media I Math, Science & Technology ART 250 Ceramics I GEOG 121/121L Physical Geography/Lab 4 COMM 211 Oral Interpretation -4 Social & Behavorial Science THEA 161 Acting I PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology THEA 201 Theatre Practicum Total Credits 17 Foreign Language Course Communications II ENGL 120 College Composition II Enrichment HPER 100 Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 2 Math, Science & Technology CSCI 101 Introduction to Computers Social & Behavorial Science (Select one course.) ECON 105 Elements of Economics ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics POLS 115 American Government Total Credits 17-18
Sophomore Fall Semester Sophomore Spring Semester Arts & Humanities (Select one course.) Electives ART 110 Introduction to the Visual Arts PSYC 211 Introduction to Behavior Modification MUSC 100 Music Appreciation PSYC 280 Education of Exceptional Learners RELS 20 World Religion -4 PSYC 5 Adolescent Psychology (Collaborative with DSU) THEA 110 Introduction to Theatre Arts Electives (Select one course.) Foreign Language Course ENGL 26 Women and Literature Electives ENGL 251 British Literature I EDUC 210 Education Technology ENGL 252 British Literature II EDUC 250 Introduction to Education 2 ENGL 262 American Literature II EDUC 298 Pre-Professional Experience 1 Free Elective Free Elective Select any course related to major specialization. Select any course related to major specialization. 1. 1. Total Credits 15 Social & Behavorial Science (Select one course.) SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology SOC 115 Social Problems Total Credits 15-16
General Education Requirements Category I: COMMUNICATIONS Communications I ( Credits) - ENGL 110 Gr. Cr. Transfer Course ENGL 110 College Composition I Communications II ( credits) - ENGL 120 or 125 (Select one) ENGL 120 College Composition II ENGL 125 Intro to Professional Writing Transfer Course Communications III ( credits) - COMM 110 Gr. Cr. Transfer Course COMM 110 Fund of Public Speaking Category II: ARTS & HUMANITIES Associate in Arts (AA) Legend (*) Course not approved as GERTA (**) Course may satisfy requirements with permission from the Department Chair and Dean of Academic Affairs (D) Course fulfills diversity requirements (Can also be used fo fulfill General Education requirements as well) (F) Course designated as Fine Arts (9 Credits) - No more than credits of Fine Arts activity can be used. D ART 110 Intro to the Visual Art D ENGL 261 American Literature I 1 F MUSC 15 Brass Ensemble I F ART 122 Two Dimensional Design D ENGL 262 American Literature II 1 F MUSC 16 Brass Ensemble II F ART 124 Three Dimensional Design ENGL 278 Alternative Literature 1 F MUSC 17 Jazz Ensemble F ART 10 Drawing I HIST 101 Western Civilization I 1 F/* MUSC 18 Percussion Ensemble D ART 210 Art History I HIST 102 Western Civilization II 1 F MUSC 145 Applied Music D ART 211 Art History II HIST 10 United States to 1877 1 F MUSC 146 Applied Music - Major F ART 220 Painting I HIST 104 United States since 1877 D PHIL 101 Intro to Philosophy F ART 221 Painting II HIST 220 North Dakota History PHIL 210 Ethics F ART 20 Drawing II HIST 222 History of the Western Frontier PHIL 220 Intro to Logic F ART 250 Ceramics I HIST 224 American Studies I D PHIL 250 Philosophy in Cinema F ART 251 Ceramics II HIST 225 American Studies II D RELS 120 Religion in America 2 F ART 265 Sculpture I 1- * HIST 24 Historical Investigations RELS 201 Life & Letters of Paul 2 F ART 266 Sculpture II D HUMS 210 Integrated Cultural Studies D RELS 20 World Religions COMM 211 Oral Interpretation 1-4 HUMS 211 Integrated Cultural Excursion RELS 220 Old Testament ENGL 211 Intro to Creative Writing 2 HUMS 212 Integrated Cultural Enrichment RELS 20 New Testament D ENGL 221 Intro to Drama MUSC 100 Music Appreciation 4 D SPAN 101 First Year Spanish I D ENGL 222 Intro to Poetry 1 F MUSC 117 Concert Choir 4 D SPAN 102 First Year Spanish II D ENGL 2 Fantasy & Science Fiction 1 F MUSC 118 Chamber Choir 4 D SPAN 201 Second Year Spanish I D ENGL 26 Women & Literature 1 F MUSC 121 String Ensemble 4 D SPAN 202 Second Year Spanish II D ENGL 28 Children's Literature 1 F MUSC 12 Wind Ensemble THEA 110 Intro to Theatre Arts D ENGL 251 British Literature I 1 F MUSC 1 Woodwind Ensemble I F THEA 161 Acting I D ENGL 252 British Literature II 1 F MUSC 14 Woodwind Ensemble II F THEA 261 Acting II Transfer Course Transfer Course Transfer Course
General Education Requirements Continued Category III: SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (9 Credits) D CJ 201 Intro to Criminal Justice D POLS 220 International Politics D SOC 220 Family * COMM 212 Interpersonal Communications PSYC 111 Intro to Psychology D SOC 221 Minority Relations ECON 105 Elements of Economics * PSYC 211 Intro to Behavior Modification D SOC 25 Cultural Diversity ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics PSYC 250 Developmental Psychology D SOC 251 Gerontology ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics PSYC 270 Abnormal Psychology D SOC 252 Criminology POLS 115 American Government D SOC 110 Intro to Sociology D SOC 275 American Indian Studies POLS 116 State & Local Government D SOC 115 Social Problems SWK 256 Development of Social Welfare Transfer Course Transfer Course Transfer Course Category IV: MATH, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (9 Credits) -Math - credit minimum (excludes Math 102 & Math 17) - Lab Science pair - 4 credit minimum /1 ASTR 150 Meteorology/Lab 4/1 CHEM 121 General Chemistry I/Lab * MATH 208 Discrete Mathematics 1 * BIOL 102 Intro to Aquarium Keeping 4/1 CHEM 122 General Chemistry II/Lab MATH 210 Elementary Statistics BIOL 109 Living World CSCI 101 Intro to Computers 4 * MATH 277 Math for Elementary Teachers I /1 BIOL 111 Concepts of Biology/Lab CSCI 122 Beginning Visual Basic /1 MICR 202 Introductory Microbiology/Lab /1 D BIOL 115 Human Structure & Function/Lab 4 CSCI 160 Computer Science I * NUTR 240 Principles of Nutrition BIOL 124 Environmental Science 4 CSCI 161 Computer Science II /1 PHYS 100 Concepts of Physics/Lab /1 BIOL 126 Human Biology/Lab /1 GEOG 121 Physical Geography/Lab /1 PHYS 110 Intro to Astronomy/Lab /1 BIOL 150 General Biology I/Lab /1 GEOL 102 Historical Geology/Lab /1 PHYS 211 College Physics I/Lab /1 BIOL 151 General Biology II/Lab /1 GEOL 105 Physical Geology/Lab /1 PHYS 212 College Physics II/Lab /1 BIOL 220 Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab GIS 105 Fundamentals of GIS 4/1 PHYS 251 University Physics I/Lab /1 BIOL 221 Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab * GIS 107 GIS Applications 4/1 PHYS 252 University Physics II/Lab /1 BIOL 250 Survey-Tropical Biology/Lab 4 MATH 10 College Algebra 2/1 PLSC 110 World Food Crops/Lab /1 BIOL 251 Community Ecology/Lab MATH 104 Finite Math /1 SCNC 101 Physical Science I/Lab /1 BOT 170 Plant Form & Diversity/Lab 2 MATH 105 Trigonometry Biology & Chemistry /1 CHEM 110 Survey of Chemistry/Lab 4 MATH 107 Pre-Calculus /1 SCNC 102 Physical Science II/Lab /1 CHEM 112 Intro to Forensic Science/Lab MATH 146 Applied Calculus I Physics & Geology /1 CHEM 114 Chemistry in Art/Lab 4 MATH 165 Calculus I /1 SCNC 10 Physical Science III/Lab 4/1 CHEM 115 Introductory Chemistry/Lab 4 MATH 166 Calculus II Astronomy & Meteorology 4/1 CHEM 116 Intro to Organic & Biochemistry/Lab 2/1 * SOIL 210 Intro to Soil Science/Lab Transfer Course Transfer Course Transfer Course
Enrichment Requirements (2 Credits) If a course is used to fulfill a General Education requirement, it can be used to fulfill the Enrichment requirement as well. ART 122 Two Dimensional Design COMM 244 Reporting & Feature Writing 1/1 MUSC 1/14 Woodwind Ensemble I & II ART 124 Three Dimensional Design -6 COMM 270 Basic TV & Video Production 1/1 MUSC 15/16 Brass Ensemble I & II / ART 10/20 Drawing I & II 1-2 COMM 281 Reporting & Editing 1 MUSC 17 Jazz Ensemble 2/2 ART 204/205 Jewelry I & II 1- ** COMM 299 Special Topics in Journalism 1 MUSC 18 Percussion Ensemble / ART 220/221 Painting I & II 1- ** COMM 299 Special Topics in Speech Comm. 1/1 MUSC 145/146 Applied Music & Applied Music -Major 2/2 ART 225/226 Water Media I & II ENGL 21 Literary Publications 1/1 MUSC 151/152 Class Piano I & II ART 21 Figure Drawing I 1- ** ENGL 299 Special Topics in English 1/1 MUSC 15/154 Class Guitar Beginner & II / ART 250/251 Ceramics I & II 1 FYE 101 Seminar on Success 1 MUSC 155 Guitar Ensemble 1- ART 252 Advanced Ceramics 2 HPER 100 Concepts of Fitness & Wellness 1 ** MUSC 160 Mini Music 2/2 ART 265/266 Sculpture I & II 1 HPER 101 Activity: Intro Level 1/1 MUSC 20/21 Class Voice (Women) /2 ART 270/271 Printmaking I & II 1/1 HPER 150/151 Varsity Athletics 1/1 MUSC 251/252 Class Piano III & IV 1- ** ART 299 Special Topics in Art 1 HPER 202 Activity: Intermediate Level 1- ** MUSC 299 Special Topics in Music AUTO 101 Intro to Automotive Technology 1 HPER 204 Dance Skills/Techniques 2 NURS 100 Nurse Assistant Training 1 BIOL 102 Intro to Aquarium Keeping 1 HPER 210 First Aid, CPR & AED 2 PLA 201 Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio 1 BIOL 108 Beginning Birding 1 HPER 212 Intro to Self Defense 1- POLS 195 Student Government /1 BIOL 126 Human Biology/Lab 1/1 HPER 250/251 Varsity Athletics 2 PSYC 105 Relationships & Self Esteem /1 BIOL 251 Community Ecology/Lab 1- ** HPER 299 Special Topics in Physical Education PSYC 207 Intro to Sports & Perf. Technology BCT 216 Sustainable Building I 1-4 HUMS 211 Integrated Cultural Excursion 1 SCNC 100 Success in STEM Careers CARP 112 Intro to the Green Environment 2 HUMS 212 Integrated Cultural Enrichment 2 SOC 120 Transition to College Life /1 CHEM 114 Chemistry in Art/Lab 2 MS 101 Foundations of Leadership 1 SVLN 195/295 Service Learning CJ 25 Field Experience/Internship 2 MS 102 Basic Leadership THEA 161 Acting I COMM 200 Intro to Media Writing 2 MS 110 Military Physical Fitness / THEA 167/267 Dance-Theatre Movement I & II COMM 201 Interpretive & Opinion Writing 1 MUSC 117 Concert Choir 1 THEA 201 Theatre Practicum COMM 222 Voice & Diction 1 MUSC 118 Chamber Choir THEA 247 Stage Makeup COMM 240 Intro to News Photography 1 MUSC 121 String Ensemble 1- THEA 255 One Act Play Production COMM 242 Advanced News Photography 1/1 MUSC 10/11 Class Voice (Men) THEA 270 Stagecraft 1 MUSC 12 Wind Ensemble Electives (Minimum of 22 Credits) Courses related to the major course of study. Gr. Cr. Course Gr. Cr. Course Gr. Cr. Course
Academic Skills Courses (ASC) The following Academic Skills Courses (ASC), as well as Math 102, are pre-college courses indicate the need for college preparation work before enrollment in college level courses. These courses will not carry honor points or earned credit and will not count toward the student's degree program. Gr. Cr. Gr. Cr. 2 ASC 082 Effective Reading 2 ASC 92 Algebra Prep II ASC 087 College Writing Prep 2 ASC 9 Algebra Prep III 1 ASC 088 Composition Lab /1 ASC 098 Basic Biology/Lab 2 ASC 91 Algebra Prep I Math 102 Intermediate Algebra Math 102 was offered for the last time at BSC in Spring 2012. Degree Checklist Credits Earned a minimum of credits in ENGL 110 Earned a minimum of 15 institutional credit (BSC only) Earned a minimum of credits in ENGL 120 or 125 Earned a minimum 2.00 institutional GPA (BSC only) Earned a minimum of credits in COMM 110 Earned a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA (BSC + Transfer) Earned a minimum of 9 credits in Arts & Humanities Earned at least credits from a course designated as Diversity Earned a minimum of 9 credits in Social & Behavioral Science Cleared all college obligations Earned a minimum of 9 credits in Math, Science & Technology Declared program of study is Degree-seeking Earned a minimum of 2 credits of Enrichment Filed an Application for Degree Earned a minimum of 60 total credits -Academic Skills Courses (ASC) do not apply toward graduation. Advisor: Office: Phone: Email: